Towards Joy and Peace

Dr. Laurie Santos is a psychologist and professor at Yale University, best known for her work on the science of happiness. Through her podcast The Happiness Lab and her popular online course The Science of Well-Being, Laurie has helped millions of people understand how to improve their mental health, boost happiness, and make more intentional […]

If you’ve ever wondered why you struggle with stress, addiction, or emotional pain—despite your best efforts—Gabor Maté has some eye-opening insights for you. A physician and trauma expert, Maté has spent decades studying how childhood experiences, emotional repression, and societal pressures shape our physical and mental health. His work challenges the traditional medical model, arguing […]

If you’ve ever felt lost—stuck in a career that drains you, unsure of your next step, or just disconnected from your true self—Martha Beck has a roadmap for you. A Harvard-trained sociologist turned life coach and bestselling author, Beck helps people realign their lives with their deepest, most authentic selves. Her work blends science, intuition, […]

We all want to be happier, but the path to lasting happiness isn’t as straightforward as we might think. Many of us believe that happiness is a destination—that once we reach certain milestones, we’ll be content. But the science tells us something different. The key to long-term happiness is about intentional habits, mindful choices, and […]

We all want to be happy, right? But so often, our happiness feels like it’s just out of reach—tied to external things like success, relationships, or the next big milestone. In Inner Engineering: A Yogi’s Guide to Joy, Sadhguru challenges that whole mindset. He argues that happiness isn’t something we need to chase—it’s something we […]

We live in a world that constantly pushes us to do more, achieve more, and control everything around us. But what if the key to a happy and fulfilling life wasn’t about striving—but letting go? That’s the wisdom at the heart of the Tao Te Ching: A New English Version, a collection of ancient Chinese […]

We all have an inner compass—a deep, intuitive sense of what brings us joy and fulfillment. But over time, societal expectations, fear, and self-doubt can pull us away from that true direction. That’s where Finding Your Own North Star: How to claim the life you were meant to live by Martha Beck comes in. This […]

We’ve all heard that meditation is good for us—it reduces stress, improves focus, and helps us feel calmer. But Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body, by Daniel Goleman and Richard J. Davidson, goes beyond the usual mindfulness hype. This book dives deep into the neuroscience of meditation, showing us […]

In The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment, Eckhart Tolle invites us to step into the present moment—away from the mind’s constant chatter, the emotional baggage of the past, and the anxieties of the future. Tolle explains that true peace and happiness exist only in the present moment, and that by reconnecting with […]

The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture by Gabor Maté invites us to step back and take a hard look at the “normal” we’ve been taught to accept—one that’s often steeped in trauma, stress, and a disconnection from our bodies and emotions. But Maté doesn’t leave us hanging; instead, he […]