Resources That Helped Me Find My Way

View my Blog post for the list of Books that Shaped Me

Meaning, Inner Work & Personal Transformation - These resources helped me turn inward, build emotional resilience, and understand my own patterns

  • You can find his pod cast on Spotify and Apple

    https://www.findingyouprograms.com/

    I found Brad at a time when I was overwhelmed, scared, and searching for anything that might help me support my child through anxiety, depression and addiction. At first, I couldn’t get through a full podcast episode. I felt irritated, resistant, and unsure. I even stopped listening for a while. 

    But something drew me back. Slowly, over time, I realized that the most powerful way to help my daughter was to begin helping myself. Brad’s podcasts — and later, the Finding You retreat — became a turning point. They opened the door to a new way of seeing, healing, and showing up in my life.  Since my daughter’s passing, I don’t listen to the podcast as often, as the focus on family dynamics can be difficult. But I continue to meet regularly with my coach from the Finding You organization, and that support remains invaluable. 

  • https://theholisticpsychologist.com/

    A friend recommended Nicole LePera’s book “How to Do the Work” during a time when I was struggling to find any sense of calm or peace. I was nearing the end of a job that had become intolerable, and my daughter was preparing to transition out of her residential treatment program. I downloaded the book immediately, and as soon as I began listening to the introduction, I was unexpectedly overwhelmed with emotion. Tears streamed down my face. I didn’t fully understand why, but I knew the message was reaching me at exactly the moment I needed it — and that I was finally ready for change.  In full transparency, I didn’t follow the step by step guidance but I have incorporated many of the key themes in my life.

  • https://www.melrobbins.com/

    Mel Robbins an author, speaker, and podcast host.  Her work centers on helping people move past hesitation and reshape their mindset so they can truly thrive. I love her podcasts and have learned so much from the people she interviews — especially the conversations focused on women’s health and wellness. 

    The first episode I listened to was about women’s health and menopause, and it honestly made me furious. I had no idea how many challenges women face in peri‑menopause and post‑menopause, or how little accessible information exists for the public. 

    Even so, just having a bit of knowledge felt empowering. It helped me understand simple changes I could make to support my own health and well‑being. We can age gracefully and we deserve a high quality of life as we do. 

Grief, Loss & Meaning‑Making - These resources held me through the unimaginable and helped me navigate life after loss.

  • https://grief.com/

    David Kessler is an American author, speaker, and leading expert on grief and loss. Through his books, talks, and the resources he shares on his website, Grief.com, he offers guidance that is both practical and compassionate. His videos, books, and live events have been a source of real comfort for me, providing insights and tools that have helped me navigate this difficult journey. 

  • Book and Podcast: Warriormoms.me

    Link to Podcast page: https://warriormoms.me/#podcast

    Warrior Moms is a group of women in North Atlanta that have all experience the death of a child.  Years ago, two friends starting gathering monthly to support one another and over time the group grew as they met other women experiencing the same loss.  They have evolved, starting a podcast, writing a book and hosting in person retreats.  It is moms supporting moms.  "How many children do you have?"  is one of the most dreaded questions for a parent faced with the death of a child.   I was so grateful that I heard Episode 3: Telling THE Story of this podcast just a few days prior the first time someone I asked me that question. 

  • https://www.loveinthetrenches.org/

    I found LITT after the death of my daughter when I knew I needed peer support. Grief is uniquely personal, but community helps lessen isolation and shame while supporting individual and family healing after traumatic loss. I now volunteer with LITT as a peer support group leader.

    LITT offers support groups, recovery resources, private peer counseling and education to parents of those who suffer with substance use disorder and to individuals who have lost a child or sibling to this disease.