At Keys to Success, we believe healing and growth can be nurtured through the right words, stories, and shared experiences. This page is a curated space where we share a variety of media—books, articles, videos, and more—that have positively impacted our clients on their unique journeys toward sobriety and wellness.
Whether explored in group discussions or one-on-one sessions, these resources have sparked reflection, connection, and hope. Each recommendation has been thoughtfully selected with the intention of supporting and inspiring you wherever you are in your recovery process.
Please be aware that some of the materials may contain content that could be emotionally triggering. We encourage mindful engagement, and suggest using tools like The StoryGraph—a helpful website and app that offers detailed content warnings and reviews to guide your choices.
Thank you for being here. We invite you to explore, reflect, and return as often as you’d like.
“A Gentle Path through the Twelve Steps” lives up to its name, offering a compassionate and approachable guide through the Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve Steps. Written with a warm, reflective tone, it simplifies the traditional step work without losing depth. Carnes structures the book as an interactive workbook, incorporating questions, exercises, and personal reflections for each step. Carnes explores the emotional roots of addiction, including trauma, family background, and shame, helping readers better understand themselves and begin real, long-term healing.
Brianna Wiest’s ‘The Mountain Is You’ reframes self-sabotage as a learned survival strategy rather than a flaw in character. The mountain represents internal obstacles—trauma, shame, fear—that must be faced with intention and courage. The book emphasizes emotional awareness, habit change, and self-accountability—key elements in long-term sobriety and healing. Wiest’s message is clear: we are not beyond healing, and meaningful change is always possible.
Mel Robbins’ ‘The Let Them Theory’ offers a mindset shift rooted in emotional health and boundary-setting. Rather than reacting to how others view us, Robbins suggests we focus inward—allowing others the freedom to be themselves while protecting our peace. This approach encourages autonomy and healing from codependency, and honors the progress we make on our own terms.
Love TED Talks? So do we!
While TED's usage policy doesn’t allow us to host their videos directly on our business website, we’re more than happy to share our top picks with you. Just reach out—we’d love to recommend our favorite talks and podcasts!
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If one of these books catches your interest, do not hesitate to reach out to our office as we often have extra copies available to share.
Prefer listening over reading? We would be happy to help you find audiobook versions.
Enjoyed one of the videos? Let us know, we can recommend others that align with your interests or current season of growth.
Noticing a pattern in many of the books encouraging journaling? That is no coincidence—and we have journals ready for you!
Recovery is one step at a time. Choosing to walk this path takes strength, support, and regular encouragement. Let us partner with you by helping you find tools and resources that keep you grounded, inspired, and moving forward.