My favourite resources: July – September 2022
My favourite resources: July – September 2022
FULL DISCLOSURE: As I’m writing this week’s blog, it’s the first day off I’ve had since the last time I wrote a review of all the things I’ve been consuming. Because I’ve spent the last 12 weeks thigh-deep in research getting (another) thesis written I’m just flagging that I’ve probably read / listened / watched less than I usually do because so much of my time has been spent researching mediation studies looking at physical activity and depression and trust me, you don’t want to be reading all those research papers!
And as ever, a reminder about the purpose of this blog: I really want it to be a useful space where people can find all sorts of therapeutically relevant information, mixed up with a good dollop of personal reflections and ramblings with a sprinkling of humour for good measure. I also want it to be a place where you can find links to all the resources that I share with clients, things that I think have strong therapeutic merit or that are innovative and really want people to see. It also gives you an insight into me, what I believe in, how I practice, and I hope it helps to provide some tangible illustrations of my core values: authenticity, curiosity, integrity, openness and respect.
Therapy isn’t just about what happens in session. I’m all about being creative with therapy – that’s what the whole ‘therapy. done differently’ is about. I believe that therapy can also come in the form of blogs, podcasts, books and conversations with other people who are important to your healing.
This is the last week of the quarter and I’m again sharing some of my favourite blogs, websites, books, apps etc. with you all – these are the things I’ve been devouring – would love to hear what you think of them.
Podcasts / YouTube interviews:
Here’s some of the latest podcasts that I’ve had space for:
- The Tim Ferriss Show, episode #620: Dr Gabor Maté – The Myth of Normal, metabolising anger, processing trauma and finding the still voice within https://open.spotify.com/episode/6S8j6sjKKmV3rQQSZ8bzZ7?si=9e9f35a633634189
- Feel Better Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee, episode #294: Gabor Maté on Trauma, illness and healing in a toxic culture https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pkkwPhxm1i6n7YtiAsbiZ?si=99b45b23703d4b48
- The Huberman Lab podcast, episode #37: ADHD & How anyone can improve their focus https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Ahg0IWnyDPpKwIrrogOis?si=8b41038aa5384e6d
- Unlocking us with Brené Brown: Brené with James Clear on Atomic Habits, Part 1 of 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4FtUEweiSDXfHZCAPQhWEA?si=6dcfe0ebc2cd4af6
- Unlocking us with Brené Brown: Brené with James Clear on Atomic Habits, Part 2 of 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7toucYjIgxIePLEVE9oDhO?si=9e5e9ac4931741b0
Books:
The Myth of Normal – Gabor Maté
- (Rereading) Atomic Habits – James Clear
- When things fall apart – Pema Chödrön
- Radical Acceptance – Tara Brach
Apps:
- Hello Fresh – yes, seriously! This has saved us this semester while I have been too preoccupied with research to focus on all the food planning / shopping stuff!
If you’d like a space to talk about how you’re feeling, please get in touch with us: www.theabaker.com.au / hello@theabaker.com.au / 03 9077 8194