Explore practical, Expert-recommended resources to read, watch, listen to, and try.
The Book of Delights
A collection of 102 short, lyrical essays by poet Ross Gay, each capturing a moment of daily joy—ranging from cradling a tomato seedling on a flight to the subtle nod between strangers—revealing the profound beauty in everyday life.
Ross Gay
April 20, 2025
Permission to Rest
A compassionate guide by breathwork expert Ashley Neese, offering transformative rest practices to counter burnout and promote holistic well-being.
Ashley Neese
April 20, 2025
Expressive Writing
Expressive writing is a healing practice for grief, stress, or change, helping you release emotions, ease rumination, and gain clarity—while also boosting mood and supporting overall well-being.
Greater Good Science Center
April 20, 2025
Empty Nesting: Co-Creating What’s Next for You
When your kids leave home, the change can bring a mix of emotions: sadness, freedom, uncertainty, excitement, and the question, What now? In this conversation, Sam Expert Paige Zuckerman, M.Ed., CMHC explores the emotional side of empty nesting and offers a practical way to think about what comes next.
Paige
October 4, 2026
What to Bring to a Cognitive or Dementia Evaluation
Designed to help you prepare for a cognitive or dementia evaluation for a loved one, especially when you’ve noticed changes in their memory or behavior.
Leslie Kernisan, MD, and Paula Spencer Scott
April 25, 2025
Being Mortal: Medicine & What Matters in the End
Being Mortal is a thoughtful, compassionate read on aging and end-of-life, centering dignity and autonomy over prolonging life, and inviting reflection on what it truly means to live well.
Dr. Atul Gawande
April 18, 2025
Strangers by Belle Burden
Read this when you feel blindsided by a partner’s sudden change and need to know you aren't alone in the shock and heartbreak of a relationship ending.
Belle Burden
May 4, 2026
In Put Your Armor On: The PhD is IN
Academia runs on brilliance, but its culture can wear you down in a hundred small ways: someone takes credit for your idea, another committee lands on your plate, a colleague makes a joke at your expense, or a meeting gets lost in politics. If you’ve started making yourself smaller to keep the peace, this conversation is for you.
Joanna
October 4, 2026
AARP Family Resource Guide
AARP’s Family Resource Guide offers checklists, tips, and tools to help families navigate caregiving, aging, and major life transitions with clarity, preparation, and support.
AARP
April 18, 2025
How Mattering to Yourself & Others Can Change Your Life with Oprah, Jennifer Wallace & Ina Garten
Listen to this interview with author Jenny Wallace as a reminder that you are not tied to your worth.
Jennifer Wallace
May 4, 2026
The Invisible Kingdom
The Invisible Kingdom is a gripping memoir for anyone with chronic illness, revealing healthcare gaps and urging a more compassionate, holistic approach to treating unseen, complex conditions.
Meghan O’Rourke
April 18, 2025
Reconnecting With Your Body After Breast Cancer | Intimacy & Self-Trust with Dr. Kara Catrelle
Feeling at home in your body after breast cancer takes time. Join Dr. Kara Catrelle for an honest conversation about intimacy, body image, and self-trust. Try a simple body check-in, learn how to put your needs into words, and explore what feels right for you now—without pressure to return to who you were before.
Dr. Kara
October 16, 2026