Curated books and podcasts for calm, clarity, and inspiration.
When life feels noisy, we need fewer opinions and more grounding wisdom.
This collection brings together the books and podcasts that have inspired the calm-centered philosophy behind Yummi Mummis. Each recommendation is chosen for how it helps you restore focus, reconnect with yourself, and remember what matters most.
These aren’t “self-help” picks to add to your to-do list. They’re gentle companions for quieter moments — when you’re ready to refill, reflect, or reset.
You can explore by theme below. Each section aligns with one of the seven Lighthouse Beams that guide Yummi Mummis: foundations of calm, energy, emotional flow, connection, creativity, nature, and intentional leadership.
💡 Note: This library will keep growing — new reads are added seasonally as I discover voices worth sharing.
Calm begins with clarity. These recommendations teach the art of slowing down, building sustainable habits, reconnecting to your baseline, and cultivating gratitude.
Top Picks:
Atomic Habits — James Clear
The Power of Now — Eckhart Tolle
Clarity & Connection — Yung Pueblo
Podcast: The Mindful Kind
The Magic — Rhonda Byrne
Podcast: The Gratitude Attitude
Essentialism — Greg McKeown
Podcast: The Happiness Lab
Podcast: The Calm Collective
Clear Thinking — Shane Parrish
Podcast Episode: How to Change Your Habits: Why They Form and How To Build Or Break Them, Charles Duhigg M.B.A, The Peter Attia Drive
Simple movement, smart recovery, nourishing nutrition and sustainable energy — these resources help you care for your body.
Top Picks:
The Joy of Movement — Kelly McGonigal
Podcast: The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show
Podcast: The Model Health Show
Outlive — Peter Attia MD
Podcast: The Gabby Reece Show
Podcast: Huberman Lab
Why We Sleep — Matthew Walker
Food as Medicine — Dharma Singh Khalsa MD
Women, Food, and Hormones — Sara Gottfried
Podcast: Feel Better, Live More
Eat Real to Heal — Nicolette Richter
How Not To Die — Michael Greger MD
Podcast: Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin
Explore how to regulate stress, name emotions, and rebuild your life from the inside out. There is no such thing as too broken for change.
Top Picks:
Atlas of the Heart — Brené Brown
It’s Not Your Fault — Alex Howard
Master of Change — Brad Stulberg
Podcast: 10% Happier with Dan Harris
Podcast: Therapy Chat
How to Be the Love You Seek — Dr. Nicole LePera
The Untethered Soul — Michael Singer
You Can Heal Your Life — Louise Hay
Can’t Hurt Me — David Goggins
Podcast: A Slight Change of Plans, Maya Shankar
You Are The One You've Been Waiting For — Richard Schwartz PhD.
The Mountain Is You — Brianna Wiest
Wellness thrives in connection. These works remind us that care for others helps us light up our own hearts too.
Top Picks:
Together — Vivek Murthy
Podcast: We Can Do Hard Things
Podcast Episode: Meet My Moai— A Powerful Friendship Tradition, House Calls with Dr. Vivek Murthy
Daring Greatly — Brené Brown
Belong — Radha Agrawal
Between Two Kingdoms — Suleika Jaouad
Podcast Episode: Find Your People + Belonging, Anna Runkle, The Terri Cole Show
Reignite your inner spark through play, purpose, and creation.
Top Picks:
Big Magic — Elizabeth Gilbert
Podcast Episode: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself to Figure Out What You Really Want, The Mel Robbins Podcast
Podcast Episode: How to Overcome Inner Resistance, Steven Pressfield, Huberman Lab
Podcast: The Rich Roll Podcast
The Artist’s Way — Julia Cameron
Designing Your Life — Bill Burnett & Dave Evans
Do Nothing — Celeste Headlee
Awakening Your Ikigai- Ken Mogi
Podcast Episode: 5 Steps to Find Your Purpose, Jay Shetty, On Purpose
Grounding is not a trend — it’s a biological need. These resources explore how nature restores calm and connection.
Top Picks:
The Nature Fix — Florence Williams
The Comfort Crisis — Michael Easter
The Enchanted Life — Sharon Blackie
Podcast Episode: Grounding in Nature – Moving Meditation, The Sonya Looney Show
Forest Bathing — Dr. Qing Li
Podcast: Science of the Nervous System, Embracing Awe, Nature’s Healing Power, Leading Through Co-Regulation, Shifting Our Sense of Self with Jessica Maguire, One Wild Ride with Pru Chapman
Leading your life with integrity, presence, and emotional intelligence.
Top Picks:
The Way of Integrity — Martha Beck
Podcast Episode: Jake Muise – The Relentless Pursuit of Innovation, Quality, and Meaning, The Tim Ferriss Show
The Gifts of Imperfection — Brené Brown
Untamed — Glennon Doyle
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People — Stephen Covey
Podcast: Optimal Living Daily
Daring to Lead — Brené Brown
Tools of Titans — Tim Ferriss
Tiny Beautiful Things — Cheryl Strayed