Crisis Lines
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you are in suicidal crisis, call or text 988
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Call/Text: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
Perinatal Support Washington Warm Line
Support for Parents | Call/Text: 1-888-404-7763
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call: 1-800-799-7233 | Text: “Start” to 88788
Books, Articles & Podcasts
Below are various articles, books, and podcasts I hope will enhance your therapeutic journey as you navigate your relationship with your body & food, pregnancy & postpartum, and ongoing learning how to be a human. I do my best to add/update this page as I can, and I welcome any suggestions!
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Postpartum Support International has an extensive list of recommended reads for both clients and providers
Nurture: A Modern Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, Early Motherhood - and Trusting Yourself and Your Body by Erica Chidi Cohen, Birth & Postpartum Doula
The First Forty Days by Heng Ou
Poppy Seed Health - Pregnancy, postpartum & loss support, on demand
Paternal Mental Health Fact Sheet - See other fact sheets from MMHLA
Transformed by Birth by Britta Bushnell PhD
Food & Body
Embody by Connie Sobczak of The Body Positive
Center for Body Trust - A place to explore your body story and read Reclaiming Body Trust
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski, PhD and Amelia Nagoski, DMA
The Body Is Not An Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor
Food Psych Podcast - Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, CDN
Eating in the Light of the Moon by Dr. Anita Johnston
Body Respect by Lindo Bacon, PhD and Lucy Aphramor
The Secrets of Feeding a Healthy Family by Ellyn Satter
Being Human
Women Who Run with the Wolves by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes - a helpful companion to discover the Wild Woman Archetype
Journal As Altar - Journaling inspiration
Planet SARK
SARK is Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy, an artist and author with several inspiring books!
The Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller - book on the sacred work of grief
Gottman Institute with Drs. John & Julie Gottman have many books and courses for couples