Wellness Reading List

Solitude Seeker
3 min readAug 10, 2023

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Disclaimer:

All of the books below are ONLY meant as suggestions and not as medical advice. The purpose is to help support individual or guided personal wellness journeys and each book has been read by or recommended to Paige Mathison. Every book is to be read and/or listened to at your own risk without liability to the person who created the reading list.

Recent Reads

The Subtle Art of NOt Giving a F*ck: The Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

Author: Mark Manson

(Reading: Complete)

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The Unexpected Gift of Trauma: The Path to Posttraumatic Growth

Author: Dr. Edith Shiro

(Reading: Complete)

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What Happened to You: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing

Author: Bruce Perry (M.D., Ph D.) & Oprah Winfrey

(Reading: Partially Complete)

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Reading List

The 5 Love Languages:

Author: Gary Chapman

(Reading: Complete)

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Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting or Self-Involved Parents

Author: Lindsay C. Gibson

(Reading: Partially Complete)

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Belonging: Remembering Ourselves Home

Toko-pa Turner

(Reading: Partially Complete)

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Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking

Author: Malcolm Gladwell

(Recommended)

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The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma

Author: Bessel van der Kolk

(Reading: Complete)

**Trigger Warning: Multiple Graphic Stories of Abuse**

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The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World

Authors: Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu & Douglas Abrams

(Reading: Partially Complete)

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Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle

Authors: Emily Nagoski & Amelia Nagoski

(Reading Complete)

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The Choice: Embrace the Possible

Author: Dr. Edith Eva Eger

(Reading: Complete)

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Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief

Author: David Kessler

(Recommended)

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Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being

Author: Martin E.P. Seligman

(Reading: Partially Complete)

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The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients

Author: Irvin Yalom

(Reading: Partially Complete)

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Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment

Author: Tal-Ben-Shahar

(Reading: Complete)

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The Laughing Cure: Emotional and Physical Healing? A Comedian Reveals Why Laughter Really Is The Best Medicine

Author: Brian King

(Reading: Complete)

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Man’s Search for Meaning

Author: Viktor E. Frankl

(Reading: Complete)

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The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture

Authors: Gabor Maté, MD with Daniel Maté

(Reading: Partially Complete)

**Trigger Warning: Trauma Related Material**

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The NEW Comedy Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Performing Stand-Up Comedy

Author: Judy Carter

(Reading: Complete)

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No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us

Author Rachel Louise Snyder

(Reading: Partially Complete)

**Trigger Warning: Interpersonal Violence**

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On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss

Authors: Elisabeth Kübler-Ross & David Kessler

(Reading: Complete)

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Polyvagal Exercise for Safety and Connection

Author: Deb Dana

(Reading: Complete)

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Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol

Author: Holly Whitaker

(Reading: Complete)

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Resilience Project: Finding Happiness Through Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness

Author: Hugh Van Cuylenburg

(Reading: Complete)

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Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself

Author: Kristin Neff, PH. D.

(Reading: Complete)

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Soul Therapy: A 365 day journal for self exploration, healing and reflection

Author: Positive Soul by Jacqueline Kademian

(Journal: Partially Complete)

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Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom and Wonder

Author: Arianna Huffington

(Reading: Complete)

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Untamed

Author: Glennon Doyle

(Reading: Complete)

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You, Happier: The 7 Neuroscience Secrets of Feeling Good Based on Your Brain Type

Author: Daniel G. Amen, MD

(Reading: Complete)

**Trigger Warning: Elimination Diet & Weight Related Studies**

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Solitude Seeker
Solitude Seeker

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