⋯ Books & Podcasts ⋯
Aligning with HereWithYou's mission and goals, these resources are insightful, thought-provoking, and some so hilarious they have us laughing out loud in public places.
Phenomenal Reads
Untamed
by Glennon Doyle
Vibe: Growth, embracing who we are + trusting ourselves, disrupting the status quo + our pasts that haunt us, setting boundaries + finding peace
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Vibe: Growth, embracing who we are + trusting ourselves, disrupting the status quo + our pasts that haunt us, setting boundaries + finding peace
Over the Top: - A Raw Journey to Self-Love
by Jonathan Van Ness
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Atlas of the Heart: - Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
by Brené Brown
Vibe: Growth and understanding ourselves and our emotions through tools, skills, and language. Utilizing the power of understanding, choice, and meaning.
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Fantastic Pods
Girls Gotta Eat
Vibe: comedic + insightful take on all things relationships, dating, personal growth, sex, + pop culture
From Rayna & Ashley - Consider this your (comedic) education in dating, sex, and relationships. Girls Gotta Eat is a top podcast since 2018 co-hosted by Ashley Hesseltine and Rayna Greenberg and covering everything from breakups to bl**jobs, finances to fetishes. New episodes drop every Monday so you can start your week EATING, then dive into The Snack (a lighter episode about pop culture) on Thursdays!
Why we love them: these ladies are funnier than all get out. Like, uncontrollable out-loud-laughing-while-listening-at-the-gym hilarious. They're not afraid to discuss 'taboo' & stigmatized topics, they teach us a ton & are entrepreneurial role models, have interesting guests & also great discussions as a pair, are accountable & embrace growth—all while being quick-witted and pure comedy. Know that there's explicit content, so be thoughtful where you listen ;P
Episodes we're obsessed with: ●The 'Let Them Theory' Will Change Your Relationships feat. Mel Robbins ➤ 10 Feb '25 ●Money Doesn't Buy Happiness with Sahil Bloom ➤ 27 Jan '25 ●Breaking Down High-Functioning Codependency with Psychotherapist Terri Cole ➤ 13 Oct '24 ●F*ck the Fairytale, Find What's Real with Damona Hoffman ➤ 8 Jul '24 ●How to Heal From a Narcissist with Dr. Ramani Durvasula ➤ 18 Feb '24 ●Are You Addicted to Drama? with Dr. Scott Lyons ➤ 25 Aug '24 ●Understanding (and Healing) Your Original Wounds with Therapist Vienna Pharaon ➤ 12 Nov '23 ●Do You Feel Like You've Lost Yourself? with Dr. Sara Kuburic ➤ 8 Oct '23 ●Quitting Drinking and Getting Horny with Nikki Glaser ➤ 3 Jan '21 ●Let's Talk About Mental Health feat. Comedian Brendan Eyre ➤ 22 Jul '19 ●What Happens When You Swear Off Men feat. Ashli Pollard ➤ 1 Dec '24 ●Being Happy Being Alone feat. Author Maria Del Russo ➤ 1 Jul '19 ●Dealing With Our Demons feat. Comedian & Bravolebrity Hannah Berner ➤ 17 Jun '19
We Can Do Hard Things
Vibe: personal growth, social justice, care for community, insightful, hopeful, compassion→action
From Abby, Glennon, & Amanda - Life is freaking hard. We are all doing hard things every single day – things like loving and losing; caring for children and parents; forging and ending friendships; battling addiction, illness, and loneliness; struggling in our jobs, our marriages, and our divorces; setting boundaries; and fighting for equality, purpose, freedom, joy, and peace. On We Can Do Hard Things, Glennon Doyle, author of UNTAMED; her wife Abby Wambach; and her sister Amanda Doyle do the only thing they’ve found that has ever made life easier: Drop the fake and talk honestly about the hard things including sex, gender, parenting, blended families, bodies, anxiety, addiction, justice, boundaries, fun, quitting, overwhelm . . . all of it. We laugh and cry and help each other carry the hard so we can all live a little bit lighter and braver, free-er, less alone.
Why we love them: dang, do Glennon, Abby, and Amanda get it. They somehow take all the things we might be feeling on the inside that might be freaking us out (like anxiety about or the heaviness of all that goes on in the world), help explain it so we can understand it, and then show us what we can do about it with what's within our power. They show us how to channel all the great pieces of us—our compassion, care, empathy, love—and do something with it. You're bound to feel better about everything that's running rampant in your mind and in a community of support with all of them. Contains explicit content at times.
Episodes we're obsessed with: ●365. Malcolm Gladwell: Are We at a National Tipping Point? ➤ 21 Nov '24 ●288. Alanis Morissette On Highly Sensitive People & Empaths ➤ 12 Mar '24 ●276. Dan Levy's Good News: No One Knows What They're Doing ➤ 30 Jan '24 ●52. Forgiving & Finding Peace with Ashley C. Ford ➤ 14 Dec '21 ●142. Codependence: How to Stop Controlling Others with Melody Beattie ➤ 25 Oct '22 ●361. Post Election Family Meeting ➤ 7 Nov '24 ●368. The Closure Myth: How Do We Really Move On? ➤ 5 Dec '24 ●What Your Sign Says About How You Love: Chani Nicholas (Best Of) ➤ 16 Feb '25 ●Calm News with Jessica Yellin: Stay Sane AND Informed ➤ 12 Feb '25
Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness
Vibe: curiosity, personal growth, self care, community engagement, social justice: sprinkled with comedy
From JVN and Team- Join Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye) each week for their next exciting endeavor! “Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness" is here to empower listeners (and also make them laugh) by using curiosity as a tool for personal growth. In a world that often feels overwhelming—where it’s easy to feel stuck, frustrated, or helpless—Getting Better offers a lifeline. Each week, Jonathan Van Ness, alongside experts and thought leaders, guides us through our shared challenges—confidence, productivity, mental health, happiness, relationships, and more—helping us emerge thriving, invigorated, and most importantly - a little bit better. Join us every Wednesday for brand new episodes, and catch full video episodes on YouTube! And tune in every Monday for brand new episodes of our companion show: The Monday Edit, where JVN and senior producer Chris giving you a behind the scenes look at the creation of Getting Better, hot takes on today’s headlines, and all in all share with you how the sausage gets made!
Why we love them: I mean, do we really even need to say? We've loved JVN since we first heard of them. Their energy, warmth, care, and love for others so clearly emanates from them and shows up in what they do in this world, whether that be on Queer Eye, this podcast, or their advocacy work. And having a podcast that engages our curiosity and dives into all kinds of topics with an open mind and growth mindset? Say less. JVN leaves us laughing, deep in thought, and sometimes tearful (but like, in a good way). Contains explicit content at times.
Episodes we're obsessed with: ●The Life Changing Science of Optimist (And How You Can Harness It) ➤ 19 Mar '25 ●Want to Love Better? Start Here with Yung Pueblo ➤ 2 Apr '25 ●How Is Trauma Dumping Affecting My Relationships? ➤ 12 Mar '25 ●What's The Value In Community? ➤ 5 Feb '25 ●How Do I Stop Being Such A People Pleaser? ➤ 29 Jan '25 ●What's The Real Cost Of Not Trusting Yourself? A Trust Expert Weighs In ➤ 22 Jan '25 ●How Are Eating Disorders Embedded In Our Culture? ➤ 31 Jul '24 ●How Can We Be More Effective With Language? ➤ 29 May '24 ●The 1 Minute Practice That Can Change Your Life with Manifestation Expert Gabby Bernstein ➤ 16 Apr '25
Unlocking Us with Brené Brown
Vibe: honest reflection, fostering emotional intelligence and community, social justice.
From Brené- I’ve spent over 20 years studying the emotions and experiences that bring meaning and purpose to our lives, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned it’s this: we are hardwired for connection, and connecting requires courage, vulnerability, and conversation. I want this to be a podcast that’s real, unpolished, honest, and reflects both the magic and the messiness of what it means to be human. Episodes will include conversations with the people who are teaching me, challenging me, confusing me, or maybe even ticking me off a little. I'll also have direct conversations with you about what I’m learning from new research, and we'll do some episodes dedicated to answering your questions. We don’t have to do life alone. We were never meant to.
Why we love Brené: We've consumed all the various mediums that Brené shares her work—from her TED talks, books, to podcasts & interviews—and we love the combination of her honest, human, emotional reactions alongside the understanding provided through evidence and research she's helped to pioneer. Whether it's with her sisters/team or a featured guest, she helps us explore, dive deep, and feel more at ease around topics that can quite honestly, make a lot of us riddled with anxiety and/or fear. If you want to see big growth in yourself, her work is for you.
Episodes we're obsessed with: ●Grief, Laughter, and Sisterhood: Losing Our Mom and Holding On to Each Other ➤ 23 Oct '24 ●Valarie Kaur on Sage Warrior: Wake to Oneness, Practice Pleasure, Choose Courage, Become Victory ➤ 11 Sep '24 ●Dr. S. Craig Watkins on Why AI's Potential to Combat or Scale Systemic Injustice Still Comes Down to Humans ➤ 3 Apr '24 ●Dr. William Brady on Social Media, Moral Outrage and Polarization ➤ 27 Mar '24 ●Esther Perel on New AI — Artificial Intimacy ➤ 20 Mar '24 ●Rula Daood and Alon-Lee Green on Standing Together ➤ 29 Feb '24 ●Brené with Beto O'Rourke on Brave Leadership ➤ 17 Oct '22 ●Brené with Karen Walrond on Accessing Joy and Finding Connection in the Midst of Struggle ➤ 9 Mar '22 ●Brené with Esther Perel on Partnerships, Patterns, and Paradoxical Relationships ➤ 22 Sep '21
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
Vibe: inquisitive, challenging the status quo, fostering growth and emotional intelligence
From Dax and Monica- Hi, I’m Dax Shepard, and I love talking to people. I am endlessly fascinated by the messiness of being human, and I find people who are vulnerable and honest about their struggles and shortcomings to be incredibly sexy. I invite you to join me as I explore other people’s stories. We will celebrate, above all, the challenges and setbacks that ultimately lead to growth and betterment. What qualifies me for such an endeavor? More than a decade of sobriety, a degree in Anthropology and four years of improv training. I will attempt to discover human “truths” without any laboratory work, clinical trials or data collection. I will be, in the great tradition of 16th-century scientists, an Armchair Expert.
Why we love Dax & Monica: These two are like two peas in a pod—that aren't afraid to challenge each other or call one another out when needed (we <3 that level of integrity). With various styles of episodes interviewing experts in their respective fields, celebrities, or anonymous storytelling, this pod has lots to offer. Better understanding certain topics or issues in our current climate, seeing the humanness of cultural icons, getting into the nitty gritty of our beliefs and emotions, and making you laugh hysterically through the retelling of life experiences are just some of what this series has to offer. And the familial and friendly relationship between Dax and Monica is super freaking endearing.
Episodes we're obsessed with: ●Brené Brown Returns ➤ 10 Feb '22 ●Nikki Glaser ➤ 24 Feb '25 ●Gretchen Rubin (on happiness) ➤ 11 May '23 ●Mindy Kaling ➤ 3 Mar '25 ●Jenny Taitz (on stress resets) ➤ 15 Jan '25 ●Keith Payne (on the psychology behind the political divide ➤ 13 Nov '24 ●Michael Morris (cultural psychologist on tribalism) ➤ 16 Oct '24 ●Andrew Newberg Returns (on Sex, God, and the Brain) ➤ 29 Aug '24 ●Maya Rudolph ➤ 22 Apr '24
Fantastic Pods
Girls Gotta Eat
Vibe: comedic + insightful take on all things relationships, dating, personal growth, sex, + pop culture
From Rayna & Ashley - Consider this your (comedic) education in dating, sex, and relationships. Girls Gotta Eat is a top podcast since 2018 co-hosted by Ashley Hesseltine and Rayna Greenberg and covering everything from breakups to bl**jobs, finances to fetishes. New episodes drop every Monday so you can start your week EATING, then dive into The Snack (a lighter episode about pop culture) on Thursdays!
Why we love them: these ladies are funnier than all get out. Like, uncontrollable out-loud-laughing-while-listening-at-the-gym hilarious. They're not afraid to discuss 'taboo' & stigmatized topics, they teach us a ton & are entrepreneurial role models, have interesting guests & also great discussions as a pair, are accountable & embrace growth—all while being quick-witted and pure comedy. Know that there's explicit content, so be thoughtful where you listen ;P
Episodes we're obsessed with: ●The 'Let Them Theory' Will Change Your Relationships feat. Mel Robbins ➤ 10 Feb '25 ●Money Doesn't Buy Happiness with Sahil Bloom ➤ 27 Jan '25 ●Breaking Down High-Functioning Codependency with Psychotherapist Terri Cole ➤ 13 Oct '24 ●F*ck the Fairytale, Find What's Real with Damona Hoffman ➤ 8 Jul '24 ●How to Heal From a Narcissist with Dr. Ramani Durvasula ➤ 18 Feb '24 ●Are You Addicted to Drama? with Dr. Scott Lyons ➤ 25 Aug '24 ●Understanding (and Healing) Your Original Wounds with Therapist Vienna Pharaon ➤ 12 Nov '23 ●Do You Feel Like You've Lost Yourself? with Dr. Sara Kuburic ➤ 8 Oct '23 ●Quitting Drinking and Getting Horny with Nikki Glaser ➤ 3 Jan '21 ●Let's Talk About Mental Health feat. Comedian Brendan Eyre ➤ 22 Jul '19 ●What Happens When You Swear Off Men feat. Ashli Pollard ➤ 1 Dec '24 ●Being Happy Being Alone feat. Author Maria Del Russo ➤ 1 Jul '19 ●Dealing With Our Demons feat. Comedian & Bravolebrity Hannah Berner ➤ 17 Jun '19
We Can Do Hard Things
Vibe: personal growth but also as a community, insightful, hopeful, compassion→action
From Abby, Glennon, & Amanda - Life is freaking hard. We are all doing hard things every single day – things like loving and losing; caring for children and parents; forging and ending friendships; battling addiction, illness, and loneliness; struggling in our jobs, our marriages, and our divorces; setting boundaries; and fighting for equality, purpose, freedom, joy, and peace. On We Can Do Hard Things, Glennon Doyle, author of UNTAMED; her wife Abby Wambach; and her sister Amanda Doyle do the only thing they’ve found that has ever made life easier: Drop the fake and talk honestly about the hard things including sex, gender, parenting, blended families, bodies, anxiety, addiction, justice, boundaries, fun, quitting, overwhelm . . . all of it. We laugh and cry and help each other carry the hard so we can all live a little bit lighter and braver, free-er, less alone.
Why we love them: dang, do Glennon, Abby, and Amanda get it. They somehow take all the things we might be feeling on the inside that might be freaking us out (like anxiety about or the heaviness of all that goes on in the world), help explain it so we can understand it, and then show us what we can do about it with what's within our power. They show us how to channel all the great pieces of us—our compassion, care, empathy, love—and do something with it. You're bound to feel better about everything that's running rampant in your mind and in a community of support with all of them.
Episodes we're obsessed with: ●365. Malcolm Gladwell: Are We at a National Tipping Point? ➤ 21 Nov '24 ●288. Alanis Morissette On Highly Sensitive People & Empaths ➤ 12 Mar '24 ●276. Dan Levy's Good News: No One Knows What They're Doing ➤ 30 Jan '24 ●52. Forgiving & Finding Peace with Ashley C. Ford ➤ 14 Dec '21 ●142. Codependence: How to Stop Controlling Others with Melody Beattie ➤ 25 Oct '22 ●361. Post Election Family Meeting ➤ 7 Nov '24 ●368. The Closure Myth: How Do We Really Move On? ➤ 5 Dec '24 ●What Your Sign Says About How You Love: Chani Nicholas (Best Of) ➤ 16 Feb '25 ●Calm News with Jessica Yellin: Stay Sane AND Informed ➤ 12 Feb '25
Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness
Vibe: curiosity, personal growth, self care, community engagement, social justice: sprinkled with comedy
From JVN and Team- Join Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye) each week for their next exciting endeavor! “Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness" is here to empower listeners (and also make them laugh) by using curiosity as a tool for personal growth. In a world that often feels overwhelming—where it’s easy to feel stuck, frustrated, or helpless—Getting Better offers a lifeline. Each week, Jonathan Van Ness, alongside experts and thought leaders, guides us through our shared challenges—confidence, productivity, mental health, happiness, relationships, and more—helping us emerge thriving, invigorated, and most importantly - a little bit better. Join us every Wednesday for brand new episodes, and catch full video episodes on YouTube! And tune in every Monday for brand new episodes of our companion show: The Monday Edit, where JVN and senior producer Chris giving you a behind the scenes look at the creation of Getting Better, hot takes on today’s headlines, and all in all share with you how the sausage gets made!
Why we love them: I mean, do we really even need to say? We've loved JVN since we first heard of them. Their energy, warmth, care, and love for others so clearly emanates from them and shows up in what they do in this world, whether that be on Queer Eye, this podcast, or their advocacy work. And having a podcast that engages our curiosity and dives into all kinds of topics with an open mind and growth mindset? Say less. JVN leaves us laughing, deep in thought, and sometimes tearful (but like, in a good way). Contains explicit content at times.
Episodes we're obsessed with: ●The Life Changing Science of Optimist (And How You Can Harness It) ➤ 19 Mar '25 ●Want to Love Better? Start Here with Yung Pueblo ➤ 2 Apr '25 ●How Is Trauma Dumping Affecting My Relationships? ➤ 12 Mar '25 ●What's The Value In Community? ➤ 5 Feb '25 ●How Do I Stop Being Such A People Pleaser? ➤ 29 Jan '25 ●What's The Real Cost Of Not Trusting Yourself? A Trust Expert Weighs In ➤ 22 Jan '25 ●How Are Eating Disorders Embedded In Our Culture? ➤ 31 Jul '24 ●How Can We Be More Effective With Language? ➤ 29 May '24 ●The 1 Minute Practice That Can Change Your Life with Manifestation Expert Gabby Bernstein ➤ 16 Apr '25
Unlocking Us with Brené Brown
Vibe: honest reflection, fostering emotional intelligence and community, social justice.
From Brené- I’ve spent over 20 years studying the emotions and experiences that bring meaning and purpose to our lives, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned it’s this: we are hardwired for connection, and connecting requires courage, vulnerability, and conversation. I want this to be a podcast that’s real, unpolished, honest, and reflects both the magic and the messiness of what it means to be human. Episodes will include conversations with the people who are teaching me, challenging me, confusing me, or maybe even ticking me off a little. I'll also have direct conversations with you about what I’m learning from new research, and we'll do some episodes dedicated to answering your questions. We don’t have to do life alone. We were never meant to.
Why we love Brené: We've consumed all the various mediums that Brené shares her work—from her TED talks, books, to podcasts & interviews—and we love the combination of her honest, human, emotional reactions alongside the understanding provided through evidence and research she's helped to pioneer. Whether it's with her sisters/team or a featured guest, she helps us explore, dive deep, and feel more at ease around topics that can quite honestly, make a lot of us riddled with anxiety and/or fear. If you want to see big growth in yourself, her work is for you.
Episodes we're obsessed with: ●Grief, Laughter, and Sisterhood: Losing Our Mom and Holding On to Each Other ➤ 23 Oct '24 ●Valarie Kaur on Sage Warrior: Wake to Oneness, Practice Pleasure, Choose Courage, Become Victory ➤ 11 Sep '24 ●Dr. S. Craig Watkins on Why AI's Potential to Combat or Scale Systemic Injustice Still Comes Down to Humans ➤ 3 Apr '24 ●Dr. William Brady on Social Media, Moral Outrage and Polarization ➤ 27 Mar '24 ●Esther Perel on New AI — Artificial Intimacy ➤ 20 Mar '24 ●Rula Daood and Alon-Lee Green on Standing Together ➤ 29 Feb '24 ●Brené with Beto O'Rourke on Brave Leadership ➤ 17 Oct '22 ●Brené with Karen Walrond on Accessing Joy and Finding Connection in the Midst of Struggle ➤ 9 Mar '22 ●Brené with Esther Perel on Partnerships, Patterns, and Paradoxical Relationships ➤ 22 Sep '21
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
Vibe: inquisitive, challenging the status quo, fostering growth and emotional intelligence
From Dax and Monica- Hi, I’m Dax Shepard, and I love talking to people. I am endlessly fascinated by the messiness of being human, and I find people who are vulnerable and honest about their struggles and shortcomings to be incredibly sexy. I invite you to join me as I explore other people’s stories. We will celebrate, above all, the challenges and setbacks that ultimately lead to growth and betterment. What qualifies me for such an endeavor? More than a decade of sobriety, a degree in Anthropology and four years of improv training. I will attempt to discover human “truths” without any laboratory work, clinical trials or data collection. I will be, in the great tradition of 16th-century scientists, an Armchair Expert.
Why we love Dax & Monica: These two are like two peas in a pod—that aren't afraid to challenge each other or call one another out when needed (we <3 that level of integrity). With various styles of episodes interviewing experts in their respective fields, celebrities, or anonymous storytelling, this pod has lots to offer. Better understanding certain topics or issues in our current climate, seeing the humanness of cultural icons, getting into the nitty gritty of our beliefs and emotions, and making you laugh hysterically through the retelling of life experiences are just some of what this series has to offer. And the familial and friendly relationship between Dax and Monica is super freaking endearing.
Episodes we're obsessed with: ●Brené Brown Returns ➤ 10 Feb '22 ●Nikki Glaser ➤ 24 Feb '25 ●Gretchen Rubin (on happiness) ➤ 11 May '23 ●Mindy Kaling ➤ 3 Mar '25 ●Jenny Taitz (on stress resets) ➤ 15 Jan '25 ●Keith Payne (on the psychology behind the political divide ➤ 13 Nov '24 ●Michael Morris (cultural psychologist on tribalism) ➤ 16 Oct '24 ●Andrew Newberg Returns (on Sex, God, and the Brain) ➤ 29 Aug '24 ●Maya Rudolph ➤ 22 Apr '24