Confession: I’m kind of obsessed with cults.

I’ve read a bunch of books by gurus and self-help teachers. They range from cult leaders to people whose work I would characterize as irresponsible/not in alignment with my values.

I read these books because I’m so fascinated by how and why people get swept up with certain types of teachers and where it can all go so terribly wrong.

Personally, I draw a hard line on the integrity of teachers. For some, a teacher’s message can be valuable notwithstanding the way that the teacher walks through the world. That just doesn’t work for me.

While I’m really curious and cast a very wide net for teachers, that same net is pretty tight– there aren’t that many teachers that I admire and follow.

If you’re looking for summer reading inspiration, below are some of my favorite self-help books from the teachers that I actually trust. These authors have the utmost integrity and heart, and I stand behind them completely.

• Boundary Boss by Terri Cole
• Do Less by Kate Northrup
• It’s On Me by Sara Kuburic
• Men’s Work by Connor Beaton
• Never Enough by Jennifer Wallace
• No One Succeeds Alone by Robert Reffkin
• Owning Our Struggles by Minaa B
• The Getting Unstuck Workbook by Britt Frank
• Softening Time by Elena Brower
• Strength in Stillness by Bob Roth
• Sweet Success by Candace Nelson
• The Calling by Rha Goddess
• The Feelings Journal by Amber Rae
• The Origins of You by Vienna Pharaon
• The Quiet Teachers by Ally Bogard
• Wildflower by Drew Barrymore
• Wisdom of the Path by Yasmine Cheyenne

Thank you for being here.🤍

With love,
Vanessa