Resources

This is a collection of tools that I've found useful in my comedy, mental health, and creative endeavors. I also occasionally tweet links to resources and quotes that I find insightful. 

ABOUT COMEDY

Comedy In Coffee Shops Videos

Discover the best comedians like Dan Cummins, Erin Jackson, Joe Zimmerman, Dwayne Perkins, and Beth Stelling.  Watch videos >

Let's Talk About Sets Podcast

Taking nerdy joke analysis even farther and broken down by comedy skill like presence and relatability. Listen here >

The Comedy Bible

Nothing to do with religion, but the single best guide for writing jokes and getting started with comedy.  Check out Judy Carter's book >

James Hamblin on Multitasking

Modern day Doogie Howser offers the best parody of the challenges of the internet and health trends. Start with this video >

Good One Podcast

Vulture Senior Editor, Jessie David Fox interviews comedians and gets deep and nerdy about the art of crafting a good joke.  Have a listen >

ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH

Tara Brach Podcast

​Insightful and practical combination of psychology, buddhism, and mindfulness to accept wherever you are as you are. Listen >

Lori Gottlieb's Writing

The most helpful explanation about what's happening in therapy and why to do it.  Maybe You Should Talk To Someone >

Running On Empty No More

Learn about your emotional gaps and troubleshoot their impact on you and loved ones. Check out Jonice Webb's book >

Happy Feed Gratitude App

Helpful app for a super helpful practice, capture three gratitudes a day and get an emotional booster shot with flash backs.  Try it >

Brene Brown on Empathy

A great description of empathy that should be required listening for all humans to learn about connection.  Watch the video >

10% Happier App

Meditation practice and expert interviews by self-described skeptic, Dan Harris. Get mindfulness support >

ABOUT CREATIVITY

Bird By Bird

The most dense and delightful book on writing wisdom you'll ever find. Check out Anne Lamott's book >

Sara Armour Coaching

We should all have a creativity coach as good as Sara to encourage us towards our goals. Connect with Sara >