Welcome to Bonnie’s Bookshelf, my personal, curated collection of books, podcasts, and resources. Good books and podcasts are dear to my heart — these are some of my favorites that have supported me over the years. Consider them trusted companions for your journey — a sanctuary of insight, nourishment, and soul‑aligned growth.
Autism & Neurodiversity
Insights that expand empathy, deepen understanding, and shift hearts toward celebration rather than deficit.
- The Telepathy Tapes — Ky Dickens
A groundbreaking podcast exploring Autism, the voices of nonspeakers, and the science of consciousness, connection, and communication. - The Reason I Jump — Naoki Higashida
A profound window into non‑verbal cognition and sensory experience. - NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and How to Think Smarter About People Who Think Differently — Steve Silberman
A landmark exploration of autism’s history, celebrating diversity and challenging outdated narratives. - Different, Not Less — Chloé Hayden
A modern reflection on neurodivergent life, celebrated for its honest voice and perspective.
Divine Feminine
Honoring the sacred feminine impulse — intuition, embodiment, and the soulful tapestry of inner life.
- The Meaning of Mary Magdalene — Cynthia Bourgeault
A luminous reinterpretation of feminine sacred presence in Christian mystical history. - Mary Magdalene Revealed: The First Apostle, Her Feminist Gospel & the Christianity We Haven’t Tried Yet — Meggan Watterson
A modern spiritual re‑visioning of Mary Magdalene’s role and voice that centers her as an apostle and divine feminine presence. - Women Who Run With the Wolves — Clarissa Pinkola Estés
A modern classic on deep feminine archetypes, instinct, and soul recovery.
Enneagram
For seekers ready to deepen self-awareness through sacred patterns of personality, purpose, and growth.
- The Wisdom of the Enneagram — Don Richard Riso & Russ Hudson
A compassionate and thorough guide to all nine types, offering pathways to growth, clarity, and soul integration. - The Road Back to You — Ian Morgan Cron & Suzanne Stabile
An accessible and engaging introduction to the Enneagram for everyday transformation.
Leadership & Conscious Change
Resources for heart-led leaders, changemakers, and those shifting systems from the inside out.
- The Power of TED (The Empowerment Dynamic) — David Emerald
A radical shift from victimhood to empowerment, offering a clear model for resilient, conscious leadership. - Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. — Brené Brown
A foundational leadership book that teaches leaders to lead with vulnerability, courage, and trust — redefining strength as the willingness to show up and be seen. - Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead — Brené Brown
Explores how embracing vulnerability leads to deeper connection, innovation, and courageous leadership — a must‑read for transformational leaders. - The Gifts of Imperfection — Brené Brown
Guides leaders in shedding perfectionism and stepping into wholehearted living — an essential piece of emotional courage and authenticity. - Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t — Simon Sinek
Explores how leaders can create environments of trust and psychological safety — where collaboration, loyalty, and service flourish. - Turn the Ship Around — L. David Marquet
Former Navy Captain David Marquet’s true story and personal insights to create workplaces where everyone takes responsibility for their actions, where followers grow into leaders, and where happier teams create better outcomes.
Parenting
- The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness — Jonathan Haidt
A wake-up call for parents raising kids in the digital age, blending research with deep cultural insight — and offering solutions that start at home. - Atlas of the Heart — Brené Brown
Maps human emotions and experiences that help leaders cultivate deeper connection, communication, and relational intelligence.
Poetry
- Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver — Mary Oliver
Soul‑stirring poetry that opens the heart and quiets the mind. - Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words — David Whyte
A treasury of reflections for transitions, grief, courage, and the quiet triumphs of becoming.
Somatic Healing
For those reclaiming their bodies as sources of wisdom, resilience, and liberation.
- Eastern Body, Western Mind — Anodea Judith
A bridge between Western psychology and the chakra system — a roadmap for understanding mind‑body dynamics. - Getting Our Bodies Back — Christine Caldwell
Trauma‑informed pathways to reclaim safety, presence, and grounded embodiment. - My Grandmother’s Hands — Resmaa Menakem
A call to action examination of the damage caused by racism in America from the perspective of trauma and body-centered psychology.
Spirituality & Purpose
Books that whisper to the soul, guide contemplative practice, and invite expansive inner seeing.
- Let Your Life Speak — Parker J. Palmer
A timeless companion for leaders moving from ego to heart‑centered influence. - Vibrate Higher Daily: Live Your Power — Lalah Delia
A soulful guide to energetic responsibility, intentional living, and spiritual sovereignty for modern living. - Man’s Search for Meaning — Viktor E. Frankl
One of my personal favorites — a profound story about purpose and presence in the face of suffering. - Gene Keys: Unlocking the Higher Purpose Hidden in Your DNA — Richard Rudd
A mystical and practical journey through your unique energetic imprint, offering a contemplative path toward your soul’s highest potential.
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This bookshelf is a living space — evolving as life does. Check back for seasonal updates and reading lists. Each month, I’ll share book selections, reading reflections, and journal prompts with my Cosmic Coaching newsletter.