Resources and Recommendations

As much of my work is built on my own experiences as a mom and the knowledge gained in graduate school, it’s also built on the valuable lessons I’ve learned from the brilliant minds working to move our society closer to justice. Below are links to some of the thinkers, writers, and activists that I follow. Stay tuned into my Shared Thoughts page to hear more about the impact and value of each piece of work.

Books

The 4th Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions and Finding Your Vitality by Kimberly Ann Johnson

Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey

Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans by Michaeleen Doucleff

All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenting by Jennifer Senior

The Body is Not An Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonya Renee Taylor

How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community by Mia Birdsong

Podcasts

Finding Our Way - Sonya Renee Taylor

Finding Our Way - adrienne maree brown

Finding Our Way - Mia Birdsong

Finding Our Way - Alicia Garza

We Can Do Hard Things - Tricia Hersey

We Can Do Hard Things - Dr. Becky Kennedy Part 1

We Can Do Hard Things - Dr. Becky Kennedy Part 2

Unlocking Us - Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah

Unlocking Us - Karen Walrond Part 1

Unlocking Us - Karen Walrond Part 2

Unlocking Us - Karen Walrond on Accessing Joy and Finding Connection in the Midst of Struggle

Under construction… Check back for local resources for parents in Central NJ/Southeastern PA.