Resources

I hope the following books, organizations, websites, and more are as healing for your heart as they have been and continue to be for me. This section is updated frequently. All links (underlined) are clickable.

Cancer support

American Cancer Society Share information and support for patients and families.

Cancer Support Community Greater St. Louis  Work to empower those affected by cancer.

Caregiving.com  A great resource for family caregivers and former family caregivers.

My First Cancer  A thoughtful blog about a personal cancer journey that is relatable to anyone who has had a brush with the disease.

Siteman Cancer Center Patient & Family Services  Psychological, spiritual, and creative resources. Visit the Office of Patient Affairs on campus for more information.

FILM —

Miss You Already Directed by Catherine Hardwicke

Reading —

When Breath Becomes Air  by Paul Kalanithi

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice For Difficult Times  by Pema Chödrön

Creative inspiration

The Cathedral ATX  Created to provide an inspiring space to work and gather that serves as a boutique event venue, art gallery, and co-working space.

CRAFT  Austin’s creative hub for DIY crafting, workshops, and events.

Filter Photo  A photography festival, workshops, and events in Chicago, Illinois.

The Knotty Pot  A ceramic and macrame small-business venture by artist, Christi Wiltenburg, out of New Mexico.

Medium Photo  An organization centered around educational photographic workshops, an annual lecture series, festival + portfolio review in February.

Oklahoma Shirt Company  A fun shop offering Shirt of the Month, custom screen printing, embroidery, and retail.

Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis  As the leading public catalyst for arts and culture in St. Louis, RAC leverages the power of creativity to strengthen and enrich our community.

Saint Louis Art Museum  A beautiful space to wander that is free to all offering workshops, lectures, and other special events.

Santa Fe Photographic Workshops  Offer workshops led by world-renowned Professional Photographers and Pulitzer Prize Winning Writers both in the U.S. and abroad.

Susan Burnstine Photography  Life changing creative photography workshops and mentorships.

card decks —

Art Oracles: Creative and Life Inspiration from Great Artists  by Katya Tylevich (Author) and Mikkel Sommer Christensen (Illustrator)

Podcasts —

Create If Writing  Helps writers and bloggers to create and promote their content on social media without being smarmy

Magic Lessons with Elizabeth Gilbert  Helping aspiring artists overcome their fears and create more joyfully.

Strategic Hype Here to help you get your YAY back in life and business.

Reading —

The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity  by Julia Cameron

Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear  by Elizabeth Gilbert

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King

Write For Life: Creative Tools for Every Writer  by Julia Cameron

Grief support

Care and Counseling  Multiple centers in the St. Louis area with specialists in grief therapy.

David Kessler / @iamdavidkessler  Author, public speaker, and death and grieving expert.

The Grace Edition  An effort to continue the legacy of Grace McKenna's kind heart through encouraging acts of kindness.

GriefShare  A Christian affiliated organization that offers support groups around the globe and online.

card decks —

The Grief Deck: Rituals, Meditations, and Tools for Moving through Loss  by Adriene Jenik and Artists’ Literacies Institute

FILM —

306 Hollywood  Directed by Elan and Jonathan Bogarin

Dick Johnson is Dead Directed by Kirsten Johnson

for children —

Always Remember by Cece Meng

I Miss You: A First Look at Death by Pat Thomas

Something Very Sad Happened: A Toddler’s Guide to Understanding Death by Bonnie Zucker

for parents —

Guiding Your Child Through Grief  by Mary Ann Emswiler and James P. Emswiler

Instagram-ers —

@goodmourningpodcast, @griefgifts, @griefjunkie, @griefshine, @grieftogloriousunfolding, @hernameisgrief, @staynearco, @thatgoodgrief, @thechroniclesofgrief, @thegriefgang, @untanglegrief

Podcasts —

The After Life  A podcast where guests share their stories of transformation after loss.

All There Is with Anderson Cooper  A deeply personal exploration of loss and grief with various guests.

Grief Out Loud  A podcast that opens up the conversation around grief.

Reading —

A Grief Observed  by C.S. Lewis

And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer: A Novella  by Fredrik Backman

Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole  by Susan Cain

Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow  by Elizabeth Lesser

Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief  by David Kessler

It’s OK That You’re Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture that Doesn’t Understand  by Megan Devine

On Death and Dying: What the Dying Have to Teach Doctors, Nurses, Clergy, and Their Own Family  by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

The Smell of Rain on Dust: Grief and Praise  by Martín Prechtel

The Year Of Magical Thinking  by Joan Didion

GROUNDINg in nature

National Park Service  The definitive website on everything National Parks!

National Parks Arts Foundation  Art programs and residencies inspired by our National Parks.

National Parks Foundation Helps guide charitable giving to the greatest needs within the National Park System.

Parks Project  Protect and preserve parklands for generations to come.

State Parks  Bring all of America's park resources together in one easy to find location.

Yellowstone Forever  The official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park.

Reading —

Canyon Solitude: A Woman’s Solo River Journey Through the Grand Canyon  by Patricia C. McCairen

Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness  by Edward Abbey

Nature Devotional: Eco-Spiritual Reflections, Meditations and Affirmations by Rebecca Reitz

The Way of the Traveler: Making Every Trip a Journey of Self-Discovery  by Joseph Dispenza

Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail  by Cheryl Strayed

Healing & Self Care

Citrine Self Care  Lindsey Richardson is a healing practitioner offering massage, emotion code sessions, and products like all natural detox bath.

Singing Bird Wild Feminine Life Coaching  Leads clients to be alive, embodied, and love themselves without conditions as the wise and wild woman they are.

Souls Adventures  Life coach and author who supports clients to harness their bravery to bring their gifts into the world.

Sweet Yield Studio  Create holistic education experiences that nurture both littles and adults in finding their identity, purpose, and wholeness in life in Oklahoma City, OK and online.

Wellness with Ashaleah  Kundalini Yoga Teacher and Licensed Massage Therapist offering healing classes and retreats in and around St. Louis, MO.

Yoga Buzz  Challenging your perception of yoga with pop up events in the Greater St. Louis area.

daily planners —

Oprah’s The Life You Want Planner: Part weekly planner, part intention journal, this powerful undated guide will help you set a vision for your life and intentions for each week  by Oprah Daily

Guided Journals —

Get Untamed: The Journal (How to Quit Pleasing and Start Living)  by Glennon Doyle

The Inner Me: A Journal to Connect with Yourself and Discover What Brings You True Happiness  by Editors of Chartwell Books

Make It Happen Despite Being Super Scared: A Guided Journal to Help You Get Where You Want to Be  by People I’ve Loved

Moonlight Gratitude: A Journal: Nighttime Meditations and Reflections for Better Sleep  by Emily Silva

The Self-Love Journal  by Kelsey Layne

Your Brightest Life Journal: A Creative Guide to Becoming Your Best Self  by Caroline Kelso Zook

Instagram-ers —

@morganharpernichols, @peopleiveloved, @treceintuitive

Podcasts —

Dear Sugars  Radically Empathetic Advice.

Hidden Brain  Explores the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior and questions that lie at the heart of our complex and changing world.

Sounds True: Insights At The Edge  Tami Simon interviews spiritual teachers, visionary writers, and living luminaries about their newest work and current challenges.

Unlocking Us with Brené Brown  Conversations that unlock the deeply human part of who we are, so that we can live, love, parent, and lead with more courage and heart.

Reading —

The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream  by Paulo Coelho

Homecoming: One Woman’s Story of Dismantling the Inner Cage and Freeing Her Wild Feminine Soul  by Linda Sewallius Katz

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking  by Susan Cain

Upstream: Selected Essays  by Mary Oliver

Pregnancy Loss

Ann-Marie Ferry  Thoughtful blog about the complexities of this type of grief.

Bridget’s Cradles Provide hospitals with knitted and crocheted cradles to hold babies who were born into heaven during the second trimester of pregnancy.

Mercy HeartPrints A very special program offered to provide support to families who experience the loss of a baby any time during pregnancy or the newborn period, including neonatal death, stillbirth, miscarriage, or ectopic pregnancy.

Kelli Miguez  Intimate Youtube videos about everything to do with infertility, pregnancy loss, and pregnancy after loss.

Pregnancy After Loss Support / @pregnancyafterlosssupport  Courageous Mama Values in action for those experiencing pregnancy after loss.

Sage Tree Therapy / @sagetreetherapy  Specialized therapists in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD), birth and pregnancy trauma, fertility concerns, and other reproductive mental wellness issues.

Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support / @nationalshare  A community for anyone who experiences the tragic death of a baby that offers support groups, events, and specialized care with over 75 chapters in 29 states.

card decks —

Expecting Happiness: Centering Thoughts For Pregnancy  by Law of Radiance Affirmation Cards

Instagram-ers —

@born_still, @jocelyn.coaching, @starthealingtogether, @the_worstgirlgang_ever

Podcasts —

Labor Pains: Dealing with Infertility and Loss During Pregnancy or Infancy  Host Teresa Reiniger offers this podcast as a place where you can find support and hope.

Rainbow Baby  A podcast documenting a journey of pregnancy after loss with host Taylor Bates.

Reading —

Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation  by Pam England and Rob Horowitz

Grief Unseen: Healing Pregnancy Loss through the Arts  by Laura Seftel

Sharing Magazine Published by the national office of Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support as a resource to bereaved families and the Share community.

Still Standing Magazine / @stillstandingmag  The world’s leading online voice in breaking the silence on child loss – from conception to adulthood, and infertility.

Spirituality

David Gandelman  Provides enlightening meditations and trainings.

Insight Timer  A free app for sleep, anxiety and stress that offers meditations, music, and courses.

Lee Harris Energy  Intuitive Guide who leads fantastic monthly video Energy Updates.

Mystic Valley  Create your best life with metaphysical items like crystals, incense, and gifts in St. Louis, MO.

Nature’s Treasures  Awesome rock and crystal shop in Austin, TX.

CARD DECKS —

Games for Humanity  by Erin Hickok

The Gentle Tarot Deck and Guidebook by Mari in the Sky

Namaste Blessing & Divination Cards  by Toni Carmine Salerno

Native Spirit Oracle Cards  by Denise Linn

New Moon Intention Oracle Cards  by Sage Goddess

The Spirit Animal Oracle  by Colette Baron Reid

Work Your Light Oracle Cards  by Rebecca Campbell

Podcasts —

Oprah’s Super Soul  Awaken, discover and connect to the deeper meaning of the world around you.

This Jungian Life  Three Jungian analysts talk about life, dreams, and how we grow.

Reading —

Almost Everything: Notes on Hope  by Anne Lamott

Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao  by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

It’s Easier Than You Think: The Buddhist Way of Happiness  by Sylvia Boorstein

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment  by Eckhart Tolle

Tao Te Ching, Pocket Edition  by Laozi and Stephen Mitchell

The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Alan Singer

Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life  by Jon Kabat-Zinn