FUEL THE JOURNEY

A curated collection of my favorite tools and resources to help you decompress, reconnect, and keep going — with more clarity and peace.

Reflect & Reset

When life feels overwhelming, reflection helps us hear ourselves again. Whether it’s journaling, a mindful pause, or a soulful podcast, these tools help you reset from the inside out.

Apps:

  • Day One – beautiful journaling app

  • Presently – simple gratitude journal (Android)

Podcasts:

  • The Next Right Thing – short, reflective episodes by Emily P. Freeman

  • Mindful in Minutes – guided meditations and mindfulness tools

Books:

  • The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

  • Burnout by Emily & Amelia Nagoski (especially the chapters on completing the stress cycle)

Prompts:

  • What do I need to let go of today?

  • What’s one small thing I can do just for me?

Community Recharge

Laughter, vulnerability, and real connection recharge us in ways nothing else can.

Podcasts:

  • We Can Do Hard Things – Glennon Doyle, honest convos

  • The Lazy Genius – making life work smarter, not harder

  • The Mom Hour – support for moms in every stage

Apps:

  • Marco Polo – video messaging for busy friendships

  • Voxer – voice messages that feel like IRL chats

  • Meetup – explore interest-based meetups near you

Ideas:

  • Host a “Refill Night” — no makeup, wine/tea, and real convos

  • 15-minute “walk + talk” phone call with a friend each week

  • Ask a friend: “What’s helping you cope lately?”

Relaxation Tools

Rest isn’t a reward, it’s essential.

Apps:

  • Insight Timer – free meditations, sleep stories, breathwork

  • StretchMinder – gentle reminders to move/stretch during the day

  • Pause – mindfulness using slow, visual tracking

Books:

  • Sacred Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

  • The Art of Stillness by Pico Iyer

Products:

  • Lavender eye pillow or bath salts

  • Dry brush or gua sha tool

  • Essential oil roll-ons (lavender, eucalyptus, bergamot)

Ritual Ideas:

  • Light a candle + put on calming music while folding laundry

  • Hot shower followed by 5 minutes of deep breathing with your hand on your heart

Feed Your Mind

Learn, grow, and feel seen through words and stories that inspire.

Books:

  • Untamed by Glennon Doyle

  • Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo

  • Daring Greatly by Brené Brown

  • Option B by Sheryl Sandberg & Adam Grant

Podcasts:

  • 10% Happier – practical mindfulness tools

  • Unlocking Us – Brené Brown, science + storytelling

  • The Mel Robbins Podcast – motivation with truth-telling edge

Audiobook Apps:

  • Libby – free audiobooks with a library card

  • Audible – great for mindset + memoirs