Ever since I read this book, I’ve loved being a bit of a curator in my own life, actively seeking out and asking for recommendations of resources, activities, and ideas that could possibly support, help, and transform my life and those lives around me.
Treasures for my own files, if you will.
So, in the spirit of sharing some of my “files,” I wanted to share with you some gems I’ve recently found. One to read, one to listen to, and one to watch – all wrapped around the theme of “feeling less alone.”
Something I’m sure many of us are longing for, particularly in this day and age.
My hope is that the resources will help you feel a little more compassion if you’re feeling different, other, or alone right now.
And that by exploring one or all of them, you’ll feel just a little more connected to yourself, to your heart and your truth, to your significant other or your community of friends, and possibly even to your Higher Power or greater purpose.
#1. You’re Not Alone In the Struggles Of Your Relationship: Esther Perel’s New Audible Series
As a therapist, I believe that most of us feel like we’re struggling or failing in our romantic relationships at some point or another.
And most of us feel like we’re the only ones feeling this disconnected, confused, resentful, guarded or shutdown.
We tend to think everyone else has it figured out; we’re the ones who don’t.
Which, of course, isn’t true. But it’s a wildly pervasive and heavy thought.
That’s why I’m absolutely loving this new podcast from famed couples counselor, intimacy expert, and psychotherapist Esther Perel, as she firmly puts these ideas to rest.
In her new Audible series, Where Should We Begin?, Esther Perel invites real-live couples into a session with her to work through some of their most pressing issues, including rebuilding trust and intimacy after an affair, feeling connected through raising children, feeling “put off” by the personality of their mate, etc.
This series is different and special because, in my opinion, hearing the voices of real people articulating their experiences, steeped in raw emotion in the moment, is so much more relatable and visceral than reading someone describing what couples are going through.
Plus you get to hear the interventions and commentary of a master couples therapist which, even to this seasoned couples therapist, is illuminating and powerful!
Check out the new podcast through Audible, you may just feel less alone in your relationship struggles after listening to this.
#2. You’re Not Alone in Speaking Your Truth: Brené Brown’s Newest Book, Braving the Wilderness
Social science researcher, professor, author, vulnerability expert, and cultural icon Brené Brown’s books are always brilliant and I recommend all of them (yes, really!) but her newest is beyond timely.
