Welcome to the Self-Care Lounge
A cozy corner for caring for yourself. Wander through the things I'm reading, listening to, learning, loving, and returning to. Take what speaks to you.
Feel
Still Me by JoJo Moyes
One Day My Soul Just Opened Up by Iyanla Vanzant
Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen
Sweet Heat by Bolu Babaloa
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan
Sister Friends Forever by Kimberla Lawson Roby
The Kiss Countdown by Etta Easton
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
Stories for the tender places.
The Soft Life Library
Cozy up with things I’m reading, rereading, writing in, and recommending to the women in my life. You’ll find books and journals that have helped me grow, heal, laugh, reflect, see myself and life a little differently. Some will teach you something. Some will meet you in a tender season. And some are simply here because they’re a good read. Let curiosity lead the way.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Inward by Young Pueblo
Self-Care for Black Women by Oludara Adeeyo
Seen, Loved, Heard by Tabitha Brown
The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur
Think Faster, Talk Smarter by Matt Abrahams
Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown
In the Meantime by Iyanla Vanzant
The Four Agreements, by Miguel Ruiz
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Wander
For the curious mind and wandering spirit.
Sacred Woman by Queen Afua
Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur
Be Here Now by Ram Dass
Sacred Rest by Saundra Dalton-Smith
Tapping the Power Within by Iyanla Vanzant
Of Water and Spirit by Malidoma Patrice Somé
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily & Amelia Nagoski
Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Waking the Tiger by Peter Levine
Rewired by Nick, Jessica & Alex Ortner
Return
Resources for coming back to yourself.
The Sound Sanctuary
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High Vibe Queen
Positive| Light-Hearted
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The Way Back to Me
Lo-Fi| Vibey
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Private Dance Party
Upbeat| Energizing
Wellness Circle
Just a few good people and resources worth knowing about.
Talk It Out
Therapy + mental health support
Inclusive Therapists for a provider who celebrates YOU
Therapy for Black Girls for women who need representation
Talkspace for navigating all chapters of life and military-friendly
Grow Therapy for affordable sessions that don’t break the bank
Woman Stuff
Women's health + reproductive care
Sync Botanicals for cycle-syncing teas
Maven Clinic for an all-in-one virtual health experience
Hinge Health for pelvic floor therapy and support
Elvie for training your pelvic floor muscles
Take Care of You
Personal hygiene + body care
Hair + Body care: 54 Thrones, Grace of Melanin
Skincare: HyperSkin, La Roche Posay
Menstrual Cycle: Honey Pot, Best Periodt, Thinx
Just Because
Whimsical things that make life more delightful
Be Rooted for something pretty to write in
Oracle Deck for the awakening woman
Vedic Birth Chart for curiosity of your own patterns and seasons
Come home to yourself.
You landing here today was no happy accident.
If you’ve been longing for permission to move gently, breathe deeply, reflect honestly, and remember yourself…
I'd be honored to practice with you.