Here at Bonfire Socials we are passionate about being in and creating community. We think that boils down to relationships. And that starts with us, and gathering the tools we need so we can build bridges together.
But you don’t know what you don’t know - so here is a list of podcasts, websites, and books we are currently reading or recommend.

Enjoy, Cultivate, Grow!

Podcasts

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Websites

Books

Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--Friends Book by Marisa G. Franco, PhD
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab
Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues by David Bradford and Carole Robin
The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience  by Brene Brown
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff
Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power & Thrive by Kristin Neff
We Need To Talk - How To Have Conversations That Matter by Celeste Headlee
The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World by Joe Koehane
Plays Well with Others: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Relationships Is (Mostly) Wrong by Eric Barker
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel A. van der Kolk
How to Break Up with Your Friends: Finding Meaning, Connection, and Boundaries in Modern Friendships by Erin Falconer
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski

Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski

The Art of Showing Up: How to Be There for Yourself and Your People by Rachel Wilkerson Miller
Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication by Oren Jay Sofer