Digital Tools to Guide The Way: Apps, Podcasts, Visual Media and more!
Here you’ll find a collection of apps, podcasts, shows and other tools to serve as a resource as you pursue healing. Whether you’re looking for comfort, tips to improve your daily life, or to develop a deeper understanding of yourself and others, this library has you covered—and in the medium of your choice!
This page is a work in progress, and sections dedicated to TV show, movie and YouTube Channel recommendations are coming soon. Have a recommendation to add? Share it with us through our contact page!
Apps & AI Powered Tools
Below, you’ll find a curated collection of apps recommended by those engaged in trauma healing and inner work. From mood trackers to mindfulness guides, these tools aim to provide support, encouragement, and gentle motivation throughout your journey. Have an app you love? Share your recommendation with us via the contact page!
Finch
A self-care app where you nurture a virtual bird by completing daily wellness tasks, making mental health care feel fun and rewarding.
Headspace
A mindfulness app offering guided meditations and sleep aids to help reduce stress, improve focus, and support overall well-being.
Bearable
A customizable tracker for mood, symptoms, sleep, and energy that helps you identify patterns to support your overall well-being.
Daylio
A micro-journaling app that logs your mood & activities with just a few taps, helping you identify patterns and triggers over time.
Insight Timer
A meditation app featuring a vast library of guided sessions, music tracks, and sleep aids to support mindfulness and relaxation.
Paradym
An emotional intelligence and wellbeing app developed by clinicians, guiding users through their emotions.
FreeCBT
An open-source thought diary app based on CBT principles, helping users identify and challenge negative thought patterns.
Sphera
A wellbeing journal that offers personalized insights, designed to help you understand and manage your emotions effectively.
DISCLAIMER FOR AI TOOLS
Below you can find a short list of AI powered tools. While some are understandably skeptical—or outright opposed—to the use of AI chatbots, a growing number of people have also found a great deal of support in the use of these up-and-coming tools. In an ideal world, everyone has access to proper mental health care and a strong support network. But unfortunately, many don’t. While this should not—and cannot—replace the role of a therapist, this kind of software can create a safe space for those struggling to discuss their challenges and be met with empathy, as well as talk through situations and symptoms in length that provides relief and a greater sense of understanding. However, it’s pertinent to be aware of the drawbacks of using AI chatbots for mental health, because they do come with very real risks. In general, people with more acute or high-risk symptoms (active suicidality, severe psychosis, intense emotional dysregulation) are at higher risk, as opposed to those using chatbots for milder stress, general coping, or psychoeducation. Here is a limited list of how the use of AI chatbots may exacerbate certain disorders:
- Severe Depression or Suicidality – AI may fail to recognize the severity of suicidal thoughts or self-harm urges, which could delay life-saving interventions.
- Psychotic Disorders (e.g., Schizophrenia) – Chatbot responses might unintentionally reinforce delusions or hallucinations.
- Severe Anxiety or OCD – Overreliance on chatbots can feed reassurance-seeking cycles and compulsions.
Below, you can find links to various articles exploring the dangers of relying on AI chatbots, published by different sources. Please do your own research and proceed with caution.
WYSA
An AI chatbot that uses CBT, mindfulness, and journaling exercises to support stress, anxiety, and emotional well-being.
Woebot
A friendly AI companion that provides daily check-ins and CBT-based tools to help manage mood and thought patterns.
IFS Buddy
An AI chatbot based on the Internal Family Systems framework that guides you through parts‑work sessions and support healing.
Youper
Rooted in CBT, ACT and mindfulness and guides mood check‑ins, journaling, and evidence‑based reflections
Podcasts
Podcasts are an easy, effective way to promote growth and healing in your day-to-day. Whether you’re throwing an episode on during your morning commute or a relaxing evening stroll, it’s a way to make time for what really matters while not really trying to at all. Below, you’ll find three categories: one very human section dedicated to provide alleviate loneliness and maybe even make you laugh, another for those focused on EMDR and healing trauma specifically, and finally, a section for a more general exploration of mental health and ways you can improve your overall wellbeing. You can click on the “About Section” text for a slightly longer explanation of each. If you have any recommendations for podcasts or aditional cateogires, we want to hear them! Visit our contact page to submit your insight.
Candid, heartfelt convos about trauma, therapy and vulnerability, helping reduce shame and inspire healing through humor and honesty.
Comedian Paul Gilmartin interviews guests about mental health struggles, offering honesty, vulnerability, and connection.
Comedians and artists share personal stories of depression and mental illness with humor and honesty to break stigma and foster connection.
Nora Mclnery creates space for guests to share how they really feel, blending humor & heartbreak in conversations about trauma & grief.
Comfort, Connection & Comedy
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Healing is hard, and not everyone has a robust support system at the ready. These podcasts insert levity and light into stories and subjects that often feel heavy. If you’re looking for some background noise that makes you feel less alone, this is a great place to start.
Produced by the EMDR International Association, this podcast shares real stories that highlight the power of EMDR.
Thomas Zimmerman shares insights on EMDR for complex trauma, blending neuroscience, clinical tools and real experiences.
A podcast dedicated to EMDR and trauma therapy, offering practical discussions and insights for both therapists and patients.
Explores EMDR therapy through shared experiences and expert insight, helping listeners better understand trauma recovery.
Focused on trauma recovery, this show features experts and survivors discussing tools, stories, and practices for healing.
Deep dives into the neuroscience of trauma, exploring the nervous system & how healing practices can create change.
Explores attachment, trauma & neuroscience with tools and expert insights to support healing and stronger relationships.
Listeners sit in on real therapy sessions, offering a rare look into the therapeutic process and the struggles people face.
EMDR & Trauma Healing
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Looking for podcasts specifically on EMDR and healing acute and complex trauma? You’re in the right place. This is a dynamic list of podcasts mixed with insights from trained experts and survivors alike.
Backed by research from UC Berkeley, this podcast teaches practical practices to cultivate joy, gratitude & well-being.
Explores how anxiety shows up in leadership and work, reframing it as a strength while offering tools for balance and resilience.
Hosted by Dr. Laurie Santos, this podcast shares science-based strategies and surprising research on what truly makes us happy.
A podcast by the Mental Health Foundation featuring expert insights & stories that explore topics with grace and clarity.
Hosted by Jeremy Godwin, this podcast provides straightforward advice & tools for improving mental health & well-being.
Hosted by Dr. Chris and Lisa, this podcast covers a wide range of mental health topics in an accessible, conversational style.
Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman offers cutting-edge research into practical tools for mental health, performance & well-being.
Offers practical tips, calming techniques, and supportive insights for those working through chronic anxiety.
Mental Health & Well-Being
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If you’re looking for broader discussions on mental health, as well as practical, life-changing tips you can apply to your own life, this list is for you.
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