Books and podcasts have been a constant companion on my journey. I'm excited to share many of my favorites with you!

Anxiety & Overthinking

Therapy in a nutshell podcast. "4 types of overthinking and how to stop them-worry, intrusive thoughts, ruminaton, over-analyzing."
April 24th, 2026

Being Well podcast. "Breaking the Habit of Overthinking: Rumination, Cognitive Bypassing, and the Insight Trap."
April 19th, 2026

When Life Feels Heavy

A slight change of plans podcast. "The science of self-compassion."
Jun 25th, 2023

Evidence-Based: A new Harbinger Psychology podcast. "behavioral activation for depression."
April 29th, 2025

Living with
Grief & Loss

Huberman lab podcast. "healing from grief and loss with Dr. Mary-Francis O'Conner."
June 2nd, 2025

Relationship Communication

The skillful podcast from the bay area DBT  & couples counseling center. "Applying dear man in difficult interactions." Nov 29th, 2023

Decision Making

The skillful podcast.
"problem solving."
jan 17th 2024

the psychology of your 20's podcast. "How to stop ruminating." July 8th, 2025

Burnout

10% happier with dan harris podcast. "the science of burnout and how to recharge from stress." jan 20th, 2025

Fried: The burnout podcast."Re-Release: 7 stages of burnout."
Jan 17th, 2026

Motivation

on purpose with jay shetty."10 ways to get things done even when you don't feel like it."
March 4th, 2022

A slight change of plans podcast."The science of change."
June 9th, 2021

ADHD

ADHD Experts podcast. "Stuck in procrastination mode?turn intention into action with adhd." March 24th 2026

Building Community

how to be a better human podcast. "The secret to making new friends as an adult." May 1st, 2023

Dating

Psychology of dating podcast. "What if there's no wrong answer? A new way to navigate dating choices."
Dec 9th, 2025

OCD

the OCD stories podcast. "Dr. Steven Phillipson-How ERP works, and the power of choice."
oct 6th, 2021

Perfectionism

The psychology sisters podcast. "understanding perfectionism." oct 6th, 2021

Sleep

The Matt Walker podcast. "Insomnia-Part 7."
Oct 10th, 2022

career contessa. "unlocking your stress cycle with Emily nagoski."
July 16th, 2024

Emotion Regulation

regulate and rewire: An Anxiety & Depression podcast. "How to build nervous system regulation into your daily life." April 11th, 2023

The happiness lab with Dr. Laurie Santos. "what your negative emotions are trying to tell you."
may 24th, 2026

Panic

Therapy in a Nutshell podcast. "A guided walkthrough for getting through an anxiety attack." nov 17th, 2022

Trauma & Healing

Therapy in a nutshell podcast. "9 micro habits for self-regulation of trauma or anxiety."
September 4th, 2025

Therapy in a nutshell podcast. "Talking about trauma won't heal you."
march 21st, 2025

*Note: I share resources based on the quality of the information-not necessarily the titles.

Life Meaning
& Purpose

hidden brain podcast. "happiness 2.0: cultivating your purpose."
feb 20th, 2023

Crisis Resources

If you're in a mental health crisis or need immediate support, please reach out: 

- Call or text 988: The suicide  & crisis  Lifeline is available  24/7 to provide free confidential support. 
- Call or text (855) 600- 9276: The california warm Line is available to all California residents for confidential emotional support.
- If you're experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

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At the end of the day, you don't have to figure it all out by yourself. With the right tools and support, it's possible to navigate this season of life with greater ease, self-compassion, and connection.

Life is hard enough in itself.

Dr. Sierra Garthwaite, Psy.D.

Psychologist in California