July 24, 2026: International Self-Care Day

Mindful Being: Towards Mindful Living Course (AoL Mindfulness) by Nataša Pantović

Mindful Being towards Mindful Living: AoL #4 is a 12-module self-development course that integrates personal growth tools from both Western and Eastern philosophies. This course is designed to help individuals achieve spiritual, emotional, and mental growth, combining modern techniques with ancient practices. It uses a mix of personal development tools to promote well-being, self-awareness, and mindfulness in daily life.

BANDAIDE: Back and Neck Discomfort Relief with Altered Beliefs, Intelligent Posture, Dynamic Movement and Exercises by Dr George Ampat

BANDAIDE, AKA Back and Neck Discomfort Relief with Altered Beliefs, Intelligent Posture, Dynamic Movement and Exercises, in the long-form. Self-management is the key to success in low back pain. Helping patients to overcome the fear of movement and build up the core muscles is the main strategy in low back pain.

The Self-Care Cookbook: A Holistic Approach to Cooking, Eating, and Living Well by Dr. Frank Ardito

The Self-Care Cookbook is divided into 10 chapters, each of which focuses on one dimension of personal wellness: physical, spiritual, emotional, environmental, intellectual, nutritional, protectoral, social, occupational, and financial. Each chapter includes 13 recipes―from starters to mains to desserts―that support well-being through carefully selected ingredients and cooking methods.

The Little Frog’s Guide to Self-Care: Affirmations, Self-Love and Life Lessons According to the Internet’s Beloved Mushroom Frog by Maybell Eequay

Meet the little frog! With its mushroom hat and endless collection of fabulous footwear, this adorable amphibian is here to be your new best friend. Whether you need an emotional boost, some friendly encouragement, or an honest view on the world, the little frog will be your guide.

The Mysteries of Mental Illness (DVD), PBS (Direct), Documentary

Mysteries of Mental Illness explores the story of mental illness in science and society, tracing the evolution of this complex topic from its earliest days to present times. The four-part series examines the dramatic attempts across generations to unravel the mysteries of mental illness and give voice to contemporary Americans across a spectrum of experiences.

NOVA: Your Brain – PBS

Is what you see real? Does your mind control you? Discover how your brain really works. How does your brain create your reality? Are you in control, or is your brain controlling you? Discover the surprising answers based on the latest research in this eye-opening journey into the human brain with neuroscientist Heather Berlin. Your brain – for centuries a black box – is slowly giving up its secrets to modern neuroscience, shedding light on big questions that go to the very heart of who you are.

No Stupid Questions Hosted by Angela Duckworth & Mike Maughan

Each episode typically runs about 30 minutes and covers topics such as human behavior, culture, decision-making, and even the meaning of life.

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

With the help of behavioral scientists, historians, and cultural critics, Yale psychologist Dr. Laurie Santos challenges some of our biggest assumptions about what it takes to live a good life. Dr. Laurie explores topics like why we should forget about TMI and lean into oversharing, how dumping small talk makes for better conversations, why the kids these days are doing just fine, and how men can establish strong bromances. Each episode unpacks a bold, counterintuitive claim — using research, data, and expert insight to question the conventional wisdom around happiness and wellbeing.

We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyl

We Can Do Hard Things is a hilarious, raw, comforting “support system for braving the everyday.” The Pod Squad goes hard ($56 Million raised in global aid) and stays soft: meet here on Tuesdays to laugh, talk, and cry our way through the pain and magic of being human.

10% Happier with Dan Harris

Drawing on a mix of ancient Buddhism and modern science, this podcast covers such topics as meditation, stress, anxiety, depression, sleep, self-compassion, fitness, relationships (personal and professional), productivity, focus, decision-making, and time management.