A place for the curious
We are shaped by those who came before us. Teachers, thinkers, artists, scientists, mentors. Their work expands what is possible. At the same time, we are the generation building what comes next. What we study, practice, question, and embody becomes part of that foundation.
This page is a compendium for the curious… a practical shelf of sorts. It holds the thinkers who shaped me, the books that sharpened me, some of the products I use, and the disciplines that keep me in my center. Some of what is here connects directly to mindset and personal development. Some of it extends beyond that scope. All of it reflects what I have found useful, clarifying, or strengthening.
Books I Love
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I Need Your Love – Is That True? by Byron Katie
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Loving What Is by Byron Katie
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Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins
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High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard
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You Are the Placebo by Joe Dispenza
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The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
The Giants
That made the way
Applied psychology, state management, and decision strategy. His work sharpened my understanding that mindset can be observed, measured, and trained.
Tony Robbins
Creator of The Work. A structured four-question inquiry that examines belief and its lived effect. The practice requires intellectual rigor and emotional steadiness. It remains foundational to how I approach cognitive clarity.
Worksheets for The Work are available here:
https://thework.com/instruction-the-work-byron-katie/
Byron Katie
Research-based high performance variables such as clarity, energy, productivity, influence, and courage. Thought translated into consistent behavior.
Brendon Burchard
Founder of Brainspotting. His work reinforced the neurological and somatic dimensions of emotional processing. Cognitive awareness and bodily integration operate together.
David Grand
Neuroplasticity and the biological consequences of sustained thought. Repetition shapes circuitry.
Joe Dispenza
Leadership defined by influence, character, and personal responsibility. Growth compounds when it is intentional and relational.
John C. Maxwell
Taking care of our Vessels
The body influences cognition and mood. Strength, sleep, nourishment, and environment affect perception and decision-making.
Movement remains essential. Strength training, time outdoors, and regular physical exertion cultivate resilience and discipline. I am an avid swimmer.
Eating well is also very important. Whole foods. Organic when possible. Minimal processing. Hydration. Adequate protein. These choices stabilize energy and reduce unnecessary physiological and psychological stress.
I also recommend practical options that align with that approach, for example, I love Carnivore Snax. And no, this is not an ad! I just love it!
Unlocked Movement
I always dreamed of clothing that could playfully evoke an elevated emotion, by capturing a notice, maybe silently connecting us, sharing a smile, spark a conversation, or igniting a new thought. My favorite memories consistently include giggling uncontrollably with loved ones or the gift of witnessing, experiencing, receiving or practicing the act of grace. Clothing evoking beautiful emotions AND contributing to our global community is a dream come true!
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Explore the brand here:
https://unlockedmovement.com
Spirit
Spiritual practice correlates strongly with reported fulfillment and life satisfaction across cultures and traditions. People who engage in consistent spiritual disciplines tend to report higher meaning, stronger resilience, and deeper relational connection.
For me, faith in Christ anchors that connection. For others, spiritual grounding may look different. What matters is sincerity of practice and coherence between belief and action.
Habits that nourish this area of life include:
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Daily prayer or meditation
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Sacred text reading with reflection
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Gratitude written in specific language
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Silence without digital input
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Time in nature to recalibrate perspective
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Honest moral inventory and course correction
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Community grounded in truth and accountability
Spiritual devotion strengthens personal resilience. It draws us closer to each other and to the source from which we believe life flows.
Music
Music conditions the nervous system. What you play on repeat shapes mood, breath, posture, and perception.
Charged, chaotic content can reinforce emotional dysregulation. Harmonious sound tends to regulate and restore coherence.
Sound affects physiology and psychology. Repetition builds internal climate. I say this with love: please choose accordingly!
Gospel Music
My favorite and most played. Gospel music carries conviction, reverence, and gratitude. I only listen to it on days that end with a “y”.
Instrumental Soaking Music
Instrumental and soaking worship music helps me create an atmosphere for prayer, reflection, and study
Still in Rotation
Kenny Loggins
Yes. Him. Ask me sometime.
Trauma-Informed Equine Therapy
My background includes board service in trauma-based equine therapy, and it remains one of the most profound modalities I have witnessed. Horses are highly attuned prey animals, and this makes them uniquely effective partners in trauma-informed work. This modality is particularly supportive for trauma survivors, individuals with chronic anxiety or hypervigilance, and those who struggle with boundaries or feel disconnected from their bodies.
If you are a therapist, coach, or healing professional and feel drawn to deepen your understanding of this kind of work through equine partnership, I can wholeheartedly recommend Natural Lifemanship as a place to explore and pursue this path.
