Recommended Reading

The Myth of Normal - Gabor Maté

 Gabor Maté examines how chronic stress and illness are shaped by modern life, trauma, and disconnection, arguing that what we call "normal" often isn't healthy at all.

Man's Search for Meaning - Viktor Frankl

Viktor Frankl's account of finding purpose amid suffering, and his development of logotherapy, remains one of the most influential works on resilience and meaning-making under extreme adversity.

The Decisive Moment - Jonah Lehrer

Jonah Lehrer explores the neuroscience of decision-making, revealing how emotion and reason work together, not against each other, when we make choices under pressure.

Love's Executioner - Irvin Yalom

Irvin Yalom's collection of case studies offers a candid, humane look into the therapeutic process and the universal struggles people bring into the room.

When Nietzsche Wept - Irvin Yalom

Yalom's novel blends philosophy and psychotherapy, imagining a fictional encounter between Nietzsche and a physician that explores existential despair and the search for meaning.

Atlas of the Heart - Brené Brown

Brené Brown maps the language of human emotion, offering a framework for naming and understanding the experiences that shape connection and meaning.

Dare to Lead - Brené Brown

Brown's exploration of vulnerability, courage, and values-driven leadership, directly relevant to building resilient, authentic leadership under pressure.