Well-Being and Self-Care Books*

  • How We Heal: Uncover Your Power and Set Yourself Free by Alexandra Elle 

  • Happy Mind, Happy Life: The New Science of Mental Wellbeing by Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, MD

  • Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab, MSW, LCSW

  • Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown, PhD, MSW

  • Good Vibes, Good Life: How Self-Love Is the Key to Unlocking Your Greatness by Vex King

  • The Sugar Jar: Create Boundaries, Embrace Self-Healing, and Enjoy the Sweet Things in Life by Yasmine Cheyenne

  • Real Self Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included) by Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, MD

  • The Seven Circles: Indigenous Teachings for Living Well by Chelsey Luger and Thosh Collins

  • It’s OK to Feel Things Deeply by Carissa Potter

  • Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski, PhD, and Amelia Nagoski, DMA

  • For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts: A Love Letter to Women of Color by Prisca Dorcas Monica Rodriguez

  • The Universe Has Your Back: Transform Fear to Faith by Gabrielle Bernstein

  • What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Dr. Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD, and Oprah Winfrey

  • The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, MD

  • Chica, Why Not? How to Live with Intention and Manifest a Life That Loves You Back by Sandra Hinojosa Ludwig

  • I Am Diosa: A Journey to Healing Deep, Loving Yourself, And Coming Back Home to Soul by Christine Gutierrez, MA, LMHC

  • The Pain We Carry: Healing from Complex PTSD for People of Color by Natalie Y. Gutiérrez, LMFT

  • Emotional Self-Care for Black Women: Discovery How to Raise Your Self-Esteem, Eliminate Negative Thinking and Heal from Past Traumas Even if Your Life is Chaotic Right Now by Alicia Magoro

  • Self Care Workbook for Black Women: 52 Week Guided Check-in Journal, Planner & Activity Book for Well-being: 12 Months of Self Care for Black Women Who Do Too Much by Stress Less Press

  • Get Untamed: The Journal. How to Quit Pleasing and Start Living by Glennon Doyle

  • A Year of Self-Care: Daily Practices and Inspiration for Caring for Yourself (A Year of Daily Reflections) by Dr. Zoe Shaw 

  • The Set Boundaries Workbook: Practical Exercises for Understanding Your Needs and Setting Healthy Limits by Nedra Glover Tawwab, MSW, LCSW

  • The Loving Yourself Book for Women: A Practical Guide to Boost Self-Esteem, Heal Your Inner Child, and Celebrate the Woman You Are by Diana Rachel Bletter

  • The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter — and How to Make the Most of Them Now by Meg Jay, PhD

  • How to Adult, A Practical Guide: Advice on Living, Loving, Working, and Spending Like a Grown-Up by Jamie Goldstein, PsyD

  • The Empowered Mama: How to Reclaim Your Time and Yourself While Raising a Happy, Healthy Family by Lisa Druxman 

  • Self-Care for New Moms: Thriving Through Your Postpartum Year by Corinne Crossley, LMHC

  • You are a F*cking Awesome Mom: So Embrace the Chaos, Get Over the Guild, and Be True to You by Leslie Anne Bruce

  • Breathe, Mama, Breathe: 5-Minute Mindfulness for Busy Moms by Shonda Morales, MSW, LCSW

  • Hiking Your Feelings: Blazing a Trail to Self-Love by Sydney Williams (forthcoming)

  • Friendly Reminders: Lessons From a Self-Care Savage by Scott Tatum

  • The Wisdom of Sundays: Life-Changing Insights from Super Soul Conversations by Oprah Winfrey

  • Oprah’s The Life You Want Love and Happiness Journal by Oprah Winfrey

  • The Age of Miracles: Embracing the New Midlife by Marianne Williamson

*Twelve Moons, Twelve Moons Press, and the resources provided on this website in no way dispense medical or psychiatric advice. The intent is solely to offer information to readers that may provide assistance in seeking knowledge, inspiration, well-being, and self-care support. Books and resources for children should be reviewed by parents or caregivers to ensure that they are suitable for their child.