Maintenance & Growth
Tools for sustaining mental health, continuing personal growth, and building resilience
157 resources
The Seat of the Soul
Gary Zukav
Spiritual psychology and exploration of authentic power. Essential for understanding consciousness and transformation.
101 Defenses
Comprehensive clinical guide to psychological defense mechanisms for therapeutic practice.
Awaken Your Third Eye
Exploration of expanded consciousness and development of intuitive awareness.
Coaches Rising Podcast
A podcast for coaches and therapists featuring in-depth interviews with leaders in coaching, psychology, and human development. Topics often include trauma, somatic work, and developmental psychology.
The Art of Impossible | Steven Kotler | Talks at Google
A talk by Steven Kotler, author and peak performance expert, discussing the neuroscience of flow states. He explains how to leverage flow to achieve peak performance and accomplish challenging goals.
Five Steps to Mental Wellbeing
NHS
Evidence-based guidance on maintaining mental health daily.
Caring for Your Mental Health
NIMH
Comprehensive resources on sleep, exercise, and social connections.
A Year of Zen: A 52-Week Guided Journal
Weekly guided mindfulness and Zen practice journal.
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself
Kristin Neff, PhD
Foundational research on self-compassion with practical clinical applications.
What Happened to You?
Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey
Shifts focus to 'What happened to you?' - trauma-informed approach to understanding behavior.
My Grandmother's Hands
Resmaa Menakem, MSW
Body-centered approach to racialized trauma with somatic practices.
Fierce Self-Compassion
Kristin Neff, PhD
Explores the protective and motivational side of self-compassion.
The Gift of Therapy
Irvin D. Yalom, MD
85 reflections on the art and practice of psychotherapy.
Internal Family Systems Therapy, Second Edition
Written by Richard C. Schwartz and Martha Sweezy, this book provides a comprehensive guide to the principles and practice of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. It outlines how to access and heal wounded inner 'parts' and access the 'Self'.
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself
A spiritual book by Michael A. Singer that explores the source and fluctuations of our inner energy. It provides a path to freedom from the limitations of the ego and habitual thoughts.
No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model
Dr. Richard Schwartz, the creator of IFS, introduces the model in an accessible way for a general audience. It explains how to understand and heal conflicting inner parts to achieve greater self-compassion and harmony.
VIA Character Strengths
Free research-validated assessment of 24 character strengths.
Self-Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff
A comprehensive resource from leading expert Dr. Kristin Neff, offering guided meditations, exercises, and research on the practice of self-compassion. It provides practical tools for building resilience and emotional well-being.
Personal Development Templates
Develop Good Habits
Templates for planning across finances, relationships, health.
LGBTQ+ Educational Content
LGBTQ+ focused entertainment and educational content. Supports inclusive and affirming practice values.
Attachment Theory
Understanding relational patterns and secure attachment development
ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Values-based approach to psychological flexibility
DBT - Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Skills-based approach for emotional regulation and distress tolerance
Compassion Focused Therapy
Compassion-based approach to shame and self-criticism
Self-Compassion Practices
Free guided audio meditations for self-compassion.
Center for Mindful Self-Compassion
Free meditations and practices by MSC founders.
Institute of Coaching
Research-backed positive psychology interventions from Harvard.
Amen Clinics
A group of outpatient clinics founded by Dr. Daniel Amen that uses SPECT brain imaging to help diagnose and treat mental health and behavioral disorders. They offer a unique approach combining neuroscience with psychiatry.
Transcendental Meditation (TM)
The official website for the Transcendental Meditation technique. It provides information on the practice, its scientifically validated benefits for stress and anxiety, and how to find a certified TM teacher.
5Rhythms | The Work of Gabrielle Roth
The official home of the 5Rhythms, a dynamic movement meditation practice created by Gabrielle Roth. The practice is a form of somatic therapy that uses movement to release the psyche and connect with the body's wisdom.
Unbeatable Mind
A personal and leadership development program created by former Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine. It focuses on integrating physical, mental, emotional, intuitional, and spiritual aspects to develop resilience and a warrior mindset.
Self-Care on GoodTherapy
An article explaining the importance of self-care for mental and emotional well-being. It offers examples and tips for integrating self-care practices into daily life.
Authentic Relating Training International (ART)
An organization that teaches the practice of Authentic Relating, a set of skills for creating more meaningful and connected human relationships. They offer courses and workshops designed to improve communication and relational intelligence.
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
A non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the art and science of yoga. They offer a wide range of retreats and trainings in yoga, meditation, self-discovery, and holistic health.
Earthlings
A resource focused on food. highly recommended for its valuable insights and content.
What the Health
A resource focused on food. highly recommended for its valuable insights and content.
Food Matters
A resource focused on food. highly recommended for its valuable insights and content.
Hungry For Change
A resource focused on food. recommended as a valuable resource.
Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead
Joe Cross
A resource focused on food/health. recommended as a valuable resource. by joe cross.
Forks Over Knives
A resource focused on food. highly recommended for its valuable insights and content.
Food Inc.
A resource focused on food/social. recommended as a valuable resource.
Minimalism
A resource focused on soical. highly recommended for its valuable insights and content.
The Earthing Movie
A resource focused on wellness/nature. recommended as a valuable resource.
Blue Zones
Dan Buettner
A resource focused on wellbeing/longevity. highly recommended for its valuable insights and content. by dan buettner.
Most Leaders Don't Even Know the Game They're In
Simon Sinek
A resource focused on empathy. highly recommended for its valuable insights and content. by simon sinek.
Sentis Brain Animation Series
Sentis
A resource focused on physiology. highly recommended for its valuable insights and content. by sentis.
The Correct Way To Breathe In
Belissa Vranich
A resource focused on breathwork. highly recommended for its valuable insights and content. by belissa vranich.
Wim Hof Tutorial
Wim Hof
A resource focused on breathwork. recommended as a valuable resource. by wim hof.
5 Ways to Improve Your Breathing
James Nestor
A resource focused on breathwork. highly recommended for its valuable insights and content. by james nestor.
Breathe
Joe DiStefano
A resource focused on breathwork. recommended as a valuable resource. by joe distefano.
Breathe to Heal
Max Strom
A resource focused on breathwork. recommended as a valuable resource. by max strom.
Sudarshan Kriya...
Art of Living
A resource focused on breathwork. recommended as a valuable resource. by art of living.
This is Why You Don't Succeed
Simon Sinek
A resource focused on tech. by simon sinek.
How to Make Stress Your Friend
Kelly McGonigal
A resource focused on stress. by kelly mcgonigal.
Sit Smarter, Not Harder
Scott Donkin
A resource focused on movement. recommended as a valuable resource. by scott donkin.
2 Sleeping Positions You Must Avoid
Bob & Brad
A resource focused on movement. recommended as a valuable resource. by bob & brad.
BEST Sleeping Positions for Back Pain, Neck Pain, Sciatica
Bob & Brad
A resource focused on movement. recommended as a valuable resource. by bob & brad.
Never, Ever Give Up
Diane Nyad
A resource focused on motivation. recommended as a valuable resource. by diane nyad.
How to Integrate Your Shadow
Academy of Ideas
A resource focused on shadow. recommended as a valuable resource. by academy of ideas.
4 MISSED depression and fatigue blood tests
Dr. Anthony Kaveh
These 4 key labs are often missed or misinterpreted by doctors in patients with fatigue, depression, chronic pain, or brain fog. 💛 Visit Dr. Kaveh's longevity clinic for ketamine therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, and more: https://www.clarus-health.com 🫀 Exclusive access to Dr. Kaveh's live streams + more: / @medicalsecrets
Why You Are Who You Are: The A.C.T. Model (The Happiness Trap)
A short, animated video explaining the core concepts of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). It illustrates how to unhook from difficult thoughts and feelings and commit to value-driven actions.
My Therapy Session with Dr. Gabor Maté
Journalist Abigail Shrier on Gen Z's Anxiety Problem and Why Therapy May Not Be the Solution
Johann Hari on The Way Loneliness Impacts Mental Health | Joe Rogan
Dr. Paul Conti: How to Improve Your Mental Health | Huberman Lab Guest Series
Dr. Paul Conti: Tools and Protocols for Mental Health | Huberman Lab Guest Series
Why Do I Feel So Anxious All The Time? Dr. Tracey Marks Explains Anxiety, the Brain & Mental Health
Top 4 Inherited Mental Health Disorders: What You Need to Know
The Truth About Anxiety & ADHD: Life-Changing Tools From Renowned Psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Marks
Dr. Mike Talks with Harvard Psychiatrist Dr. K
Doctor Mike On Anxiety & Social Media | Conversation w/ Jonathan Haidt
Mental Health In The Media: Good Intentions, Bad Outcomes? | Doctor Mike
Solving Actual Problems (Instead of Just Coping Skills) - Break the Anxiety Cycle 26/30
Finding Purpose and Meaning to Overcome Anxiety - Break the Anxiety Cycle 29/30
Busting mental health myths... UNDER ANESTHESIA
The Secrets and Science of Mental Toughness | Joe Risser MD, MPH | TEDxSanDiego
Mental health and resilience - the secrets of inner strength | DW Documentary
The Silent Crisis of Men's Mental Health | Dustin Hogan | TEDxGrandviewHeights
How to manage your mental health | Leon Taylor | TEDxClapham
Mindset Reset: Take Control of Your Mental Habits | The Mel Robbins Podcast
Struggling With Depression? Have You Tried This? | Mel Robbins
Mel Robbins Talks 'Let Them Theory;' Career Journey, AI & Social Media Effects, Mental Health +More
Hidden Signs of Emotional Intelligence & The Mental Health Impacts | MedCircle LIVE Panel
MedCircle Doctors Tell All: Hear Their Mental Health Stories
Supporting Someone's Mental Health
4 Simple Therapy Techniques to Actually Reach Your Goals | MedCircle
Mental Health with Therapist Kati Morton
The Power of Vulnerability
Brene Brown
TEDx talk about courage, vulnerability, and connection for healing.
The Gifts of Imperfection
Brene Brown
Guide to wholehearted living and embracing who you are.
Psychedelic Support
An online directory for finding licensed mental health professionals and integration coaches who specialize in psychedelic-assisted therapy and harm reduction. They also offer online courses and educational resources.
Healing After Trauma
Samra Zafar
Personal journey of overcoming adversity and integrating trauma.
Resilience and Trauma
Charles Hunt
How trauma can teach resilience as a learnable trait.
Relationships in Healing Trauma
Karen Treisman
How interpersonal connections are key to trauma recovery.
Emotionally Focused Therapy for Trauma
Susan M. Johnson and T. Leanne Campbell
EFT application to trauma recovery with couples work.
It Didn't Start With You
Mark Wolynn
Explores inherited family trauma and breaking cycles of pain across generations.
Narcotics Anonymous Step Working Guides
Official NA guides for 12-step recovery program.
The Brain That Changes Itself
Norman Doidge, MD
Groundbreaking book on neuroplasticity and brain recovery through experience.
Existential Psychotherapy
Irvin D. Yalom, MD
Comprehensive guide addressing death, freedom, isolation, and meaninglessness in therapy.
The Brain's Way of Healing
Norman Doidge, MD
Noninvasive neuroplastic healing approaches for brain recovery.
How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence
Michael Pollan's exploration of the history and science of psychedelics. This book chronicles the resurgence of research into substances like psilocybin and LSD for treating mental health conditions.
Gaia
Premium streaming dedicated to consciousness, yoga, meditation, spirituality, and personal transformation.
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
The professional association for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapists and researchers. It provides information on EMDR therapy, training standards, and a directory to find certified therapists.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
A U.S. government agency leading public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. Offers data, publications, and a national helpline for substance abuse and mental health issues.
That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief
An interview with grief expert David Kessler published in Harvard Business Review. It discusses collective grief, especially in the context of the pandemic, and the value of naming feelings to manage them.
Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma
Peter A. Levine's foundational book on Somatic Experiencing. It explains the physiology of trauma and offers body-based exercises to help gently release traumatic stress.
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook: Practical DBT Exercises for Learning Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, and Distress Tolerance
A practical workbook by Matthew McKay, Jeffrey C. Wood, and Jeffrey Brantley offering exercises for learning core DBT skills. It's designed to help individuals manage overwhelming emotions and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose
A spiritual guide by Eckhart Tolle that builds on the concepts of 'The Power of Now'. It focuses on transcending our ego-based state of consciousness to achieve personal happiness and build a better world.
The Call To Courage
Brene Brown
A resource focused on emotion. highly recommended for its valuable insights and content. by brene brown.
Vagus Nerve Massage For Stress & Anxiety Relief
Sukie Baxter
A resource focused on self-massage/emotion. recommended as a valuable resource. by sukie baxter.
Why You Feel Lost in Life: Dr. Gabor Maté on Trauma & How to Heal
Why Normal Is a Myth-Dr. Gabor Maté
Joe Rogan Experience #1869 - Dr. Gabor Mate
Joe Rogan Experience #2121 - Jonathan Haidt
JOE ROGAN’S FAITH JOURNEY: A Sign of the Times?
Bodies Change but the Soul is Eternal w/Raghunath Cappo | Joe Rogan
Essentials: Breathing for Mental & Physical Health & Performance | Dr. Jack Feldman
Ketamine: Benefits and Risks for Depression, PTSD & Neuroplasticity | Huberman Lab Podcast
How Ketamine Works & Its Potential for Depression Relief | Dr. Andrew Huberman
Neuroscientist Explains WHY He Believes In GOD (How Prayer Works)
The Science of Gratitude & How to Build a Gratitude Practice | Huberman Lab Essentials
Science and spirituality: Jeff Lieberman at TEDxCambridge 2011
Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman on Prayer, God, & Spirituality with Lex Fridman - Commentary
Why Social Health Is Key to Happiness and Longevity | Kasley Killam | TED
Human Spirituality Untethered From Religion | Rodrick Echols | TEDxLaguna Beach
The Power of Spirituality in Dehumanizing Times | Karina Gerhardt-Stachan | TEDxQueensU
Psychosis or Spiritual Awakening: Phil Borges at TEDxUMKC
Understanding This Will Change How You Experience Your Entire Life
Hospice Nurse Julie LIVE | 5PM (PST) | Let's Talk About Death and Dying
Hospice Nurse Julie McFadden: I’ve Seen Hundreds Die — And This Life Isn’t the End
What Happens When We Die? (w/ Hospice Nurse Julie) | Soul Boom
How to Pair Spirituality With Mental Health
Kati Morton | Identify, Understand, and Cope with PTSD and Emotional Stress | Talks at Google
How can I heal trauma & depression? MDMA & Ketamine are changing therapy
Ligare - A Christian Psychedelic Society
Ligare
A Christian psychedelic society discerning how faith and traditions may support the ethical and spiritually grounded use of psychedelics for healing and renewal. Ligare (Latin: 'to join or link') explores the intersection of Christianity and psychedelic-assisted therapy.
The Power of Now
Eckhart Tolle
Transformative guide to present moment awareness and reducing suffering through mindfulness.
The Proof with Simon Hill
A science-based podcast that delves into nutrition, health, and longevity. It often features experts discussing topics like neuroscience, mental health, and the physiological impacts of lifestyle choices.
How to Change Your Mind (Official Trailer) | Netflix
The trailer for the Netflix docuseries based on Michael Pollan's book. It explores the history and science of psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, MDMA, and mescaline for mental health.
Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research
A leading academic center for advancing the understanding of psychedelics and consciousness. Their website provides information on their groundbreaking research, publications, and team of scientists.
Silver Hill Hospital
A non-profit psychiatric hospital in New Canaan, CT, offering comprehensive treatment for psychiatric and substance use disorders. They have a reputation for high-quality care and offer a range of programs, including a ketamine treatment program.
The Interpretation of Dreams
Sigmund Freud
Foundational psychoanalytic text on dream analysis and the unconscious mind.
NAMI
National Alliance on Mental Illness - nation's largest grassroots mental health organization.
The Neuroscience of Trust
An article in Harvard Business Review by Paul J. Zak that explains how the neurochemical oxytocin is a key biological basis for trust. It discusses how building a culture of trust benefits organizations and individuals.
Proof of Life After Life: 7 Reasons to Believe There Is an Afterlife
Dr. Raymond Moody
Published 2023, compiles nearly 50 years of research, case studies, and expert interviews arguing for consciousness survival after death. Co-authored with Paul Perry.
The Light Beyond
Dr. Raymond Moody
Further exploration of near-death experiences with additional case studies and analysis of the common elements people report during these profound experiences.
Dr. Raymond Moody Official Website
Dr. Raymond Moody
LifeAfterLife.com - the official hub for Moody's work on NDEs, shared death experiences, and grief recovery. Features his book library, learning paths, and consciousness forum videos.
Being Human #344 - Life After Life Interview
Dr. Raymond Moody
In-depth podcast interview exploring what happens when people die, referencing Moody's classic work and decades of NDE research.
Let's Talk Death with Raymond Moody
Dr. Raymond Moody
YouTube interview exploring how Moody's interest in the afterlife began and his journey researching near-death experiences for over 50 years.
Raymond Moody on Proof of Life After Death
Dr. Raymond Moody
Two-part video conversation discussing the evidence for consciousness survival after bodily death, based on his latest research.
A Master Key: How Psychedelics May Reopen Critical Periods in the Brain
Greg Rienzi / Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins researchers show that psychedelic drugs including MDMA and psilocybin can reopen critical periods in the brain—windows of enhanced learning and neuroplasticity—potentially enabling treatment for stroke, traumatic brain injury, and other conditions.
Closing the I: Research Takes a Closer Look at the Experience of Ego Dissolution
Steven Jay Lynn et al. / Binghamton University
Research exploring ego dissolution—the loss of ordinary sense of self—and its connection to psychedelics, meditation, and daily life experiences. Includes development of a validated scale to measure both positive (unity) and negative (ego loss) aspects of this phenomenon.
Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS)
Institute of Noetic Sciences
A nonprofit scientific research center founded in 1973 by Apollo 14 astronaut Dr. Edgar Mitchell, specializing in the intersection of science and profound human experience. IONS conducts research on consciousness, interconnectedness, and human potential.
How Meditation Works & Science-Based Effective Meditations
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