Hey, there! You've found a few of my favorite things. Because folks are always askin' about products, books, and food that help relieve, remove, or reduce stress, I decided to put my best recommendations all in one place so they're easy to find.
I'll do my best to keep updating this resource as I discover more useful products, books, and resources.
I hope you find this list helpful!
Dr. Kate
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NEW! Holiday Gifting Guide
Soothing Steel Tongue Drum
An awesome gift for kids that encourages musical play (parents will appreciate it, too!)
Stylish Blue-light Blocking Glasses
Minimize the impact of screens on your sleep cycle and look fab at the same time! (a great stocking-stuffer)
Llamaste & Friends Book
Helping kids use their bodies to calm their emotions is an enduring gift (and fun, too).
Thumper Sport Massager
A great option for that athletic friend or family member who is always asking for a back rub.
Calming Wind Chime
In our tech-focused world, gifts that engage the senses (away from a screen) are welcome.
Ergonomic Laptop Stand
Know someone who's working from home? Help them help themselves - and their posture.
BPA-free Oil Diffuser
Aromatheraphy has long be used to improve mood and help with sleep. But make sure your diffuser is BPA-free!
Breathe Necklace
A lovely, daily reminder to practice the simplest of stress-optimizing strategies: breathwork
The Five Minute Journal
This guided journal works with your brain's Reticular Activating System to decrease stress - in record time!
Four Sigmatic Cacao Mix
Guilt-less hot chocolate with immune-boosting medicinal mushrooms? Ummm, heck yea! One for them, one for YOU!
Grove Collaborative VIP Membership
I've used Grove to take the stress out of my household needs for years. Get the clean, green products you want delivered to your door monthly, hassle-free!
Hoplark Relax Pack
A delicious, craft brewed beer alternative with calming herbs and bright hoppy, flavor! So refreshing!
Books, Books, Books!
The Body Keeps The Score
Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
Greg McKeown
Trying
Kobi Yamada
* for Kids! *
Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers
Robert Sapolsky
Stress Less Tools
Weighted Blanket
For those who love a tight hug, the pressure of a weighted blanket promotes calm and restful sleep.
21oz Hydroflask
You know you're more likely to drink enough H2O when it's from a cute, BPA-free bottle, right?
The 10-Day Stress-Away Reset
Give your stressed-out loved one the gift of life-changing knowledge in the form of this awesome resource!
Fresh Coast Candles
These soy-based, non-toxic candles are scented with therapeutic-grade oils. Handmade in Michigan!
Good Eats
Zing Bars
My favorite protein/meal replacement bar for taste, texture, and content!
Kevin's Sauces
I don't know how these sauces are so good AND gf, paleo, and keto!
M Salt
One of my favorite, go-to spice blends for chicken, eggs, roasted veggies, etc.
Banza Chickpea Pasta
The best gluten-free pasta I've found - plus VEGGIES!