Educational References & Resources
For further reading, listening, and viewing on OCC related topics.
Book Recommendations
Never Bet Against Occam: Mast Cell Activation Disease and the Modern Epidemics of Chronic Illness and Medical Complexity, by Lawrence B. Afrin, MD
Biology of Belief, Unleashing The Power of Consciousness, Matter & Miracles, by Bruce Lipton, PhD
Social: Why our Brains are Wired to Connect, by Matthew D. Lieberman
Love, Medicine, and Miracles: Lessons Learned about Self-Healing from a Surgeon’s Experience with Exceptional Patients, by Bernie S. Siegel, MD
The Blue Zones: Nine Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest, by Dan Buettner
The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100, by Dan Buettner
Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds. The Nine Key Factors that Can Make a Real Difference, by Kelly A. Turner, PhD
TRIBE: On Homecoming and Belonging, by Sebastian Junger
The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It, by Kelly McGonigal, PhD
*The following is meant as an education for mental health professionals, but is written in a highly approachable way: Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection: 50 Client-Centered Practices, by Deb Dana
*If you’re up for some pretty thick science: Pocket Guide to Polyvagal Theory, The Transformative Power of Feeling Safe, by Steven W. Porges, PhD
*If understanding the habits of the mind (and practices for being present) explained through a more spiritual lens might interest you: A New Earth, Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose, by Eckhart Tolle
Audio Recommendations
Audio Presentation: Neuroscience of Change, A Compassion Based Program for Personal Transformation, by Kelly McGonigal, PhD -- available on Audible
Befriending Your Nervous System, by Deb Dana, LCSW
*If you’re interested in learning more about Polyvagal Theory and Safety in the context of a primary relationship (couples), the following is an Audio Presentation, available on Audible: Your Brain On Love: The Neurobiology of Healthy Relationships, Stan Tatkin PsyD, MFT
Video Recommendations
HEAL (2017) Starring: Dr. Deepak Chopra , Dr. Joe Dispenza , Anita Moorjani , et al.
Directed by Kelly Noonan-Gores and produced by Adam Schomer
E Motion (2016) Starring: Neale Donald Walsch , Joe Dispenza , Sonia Choquette
Directed by: Frazer Bailey
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