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Below are my favorite books, podcasts, and other mental health resources that I recommend to my clients as a psychotherapist.

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Recommended Podcasts

The Huberman Lab
(Stanford University)

https://hubermanlab.com/

“Science-related tools for everyday life. Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology and by courtesy, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. In 2021, Dr. Huberman launched the Huberman Lab podcast. The podcast is frequently ranked in the Top 15 of all podcasts globally and is often ranked #1 in the categories of science, education, and health & fitness.”

The Happiness Lab by Dr. Laurie Santos
(Yale University)
https://www.drlauriesantos.com/happiness-lab-podcast

“You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong. Laurie has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our lives better. Based on the psychology course she teaches at Yale — the most popular class in the university’s 300-year history — The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos will take you through the latest scientific research and share some surprising and inspiring stories that will change the way you think about happiness. Brought to you by Pushkin Industries”.