The topic of mental health has really been pulling me in lately. I mean... I’m married to a therapist so it’s always gonna be right by me, but I recently dove into these reads from three very different flavors within the world of counseling. Here’s #somebooknotes

Try Softer

By Aundi Kolber

Many people try to find their way in life by just trying harder and burning out, so this book advocates for an opposite approach– embracing your emotions, being aware of your own physical sensations, and accepting compassion. This book also offers a great intro to concepts like attachment styles or fight/flight responses.

Mating in Captivity

By Esther Perel

I’ve appreciated Esther Perel’s TED Talk and other work, so I’m glad I finally got the chance to do a deeper dive into her book. This one is all about intimacy and erotic intelligence- which includes sex, but also so much more. Some of the things that deepen desire can run counterintuitive to our programming about what works.

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

By Lori Gottlieb

Man, this book was beautiful, and by the end I really felt like it helped me appreciate and feel more grateful for life... which is about the highest praise I can give a book. The writing is honest, smooth, and very much human. I picked this one up after hearing it referenced in a few favorite podcasts and it far exceeded expectations.