My Top 5 Book Recommendations

A shorter, personal list — the books I find myself recommending most often, across a range of topics.

1. No Bad Parts  —  Richard Schwartz

Written by the creator of Internal Family Systems (IFS), this book invites you to meet every part of yourself — even the ones you've judged or tried to silence — with curiosity and compassion.

2. Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle  —  Emily Nagoski & Amelia Nagoski

A clear, research-backed look at why stress gets "stuck" in the body and what it actually takes to complete the stress cycle — practical relief for anyone feeling depleted.

3. When Love Hurts  —  Jill Cory & Karen McAndless-Davis

A compassionate, women-centred guide to understanding abuse in relationships, blending research, decades of counselling experience, and real stories to help readers trust their own judgment.

4. The Wisdom of Your Body  —  Hillary McBride

An invitation to reconnect with the body as a source of wisdom rather than something to fix or manage — especially grounding for anyone healing from trauma or disconnection.

5. For the Love of Men: A New Vision for Mindful Masculinity  —  Liz Plank

A thoughtful exploration of how rigid ideas of masculinity harm men and the people around them, and what a healthier, more connected version of masculinity can look like.