Brian Wilson is one of the most influential and iconic artists of the 20th century. What impact has he had on music and on culture, and who is he as a man, not just a musician?

God Only Knows: The Story of Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys, and the California Myth by David Leaf

Friendships are a force -- but why are friendships harder to come by as adults? And why do we not find them as important as, say, romance? We delve deep into the power of friendship in today's episode.

Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--Friends by Dr. Marisa Franco

Today, we unpack the impact belonging -- or not belonging -- has on our lives. It's a crucial and critical part of the human experience, and Rachel is lucky to have THE belonging expert, Geoffrey Cohen, on the show to discuss.

Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides by Geoffrey L. Cohen

Also check out The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories by a talent we lost far too soon, Marina Keegan

Boundaries are essential to living your best life and feeling empowered -- but, when it comes to enforcing them, the deck seems to be stacked against us, especially if you're a woman.

Brave Boundaries: Strategies to Say No, Stand Strong, and Take Control of Your Time by Dr. Sasha Shillcutt

The twenty-first anniversary of September 11, 2001 is this week -- may we never forget the sacrifices made.

Five Floors Up: The Heroic Family Story of Four Generations in the FDNY by Brian McDonald

Someday, that glass ceiling will shatter -- and we may be closer than we think.

Electable: Why America Hasn't Put a Woman in the White House...Yet by Ali Vitali

This week, Rachel would rather be delving into a time capsule of life in Los Angeles in the 1960s alongside then-married couple Dennis Hopper and Brooke Hayward.

Everybody Thought We Were Crazy: Dennis Hopper, Brooke Hayward, and 1960s Los Angeles by Mark Rozzo

Also check out An Unexpected Appearance by 13-year-old Isabelle Addo-Yobo!

This week, Rachel would rather be reading about how to get to the life she wants -- one day and one very important question at a time.

How Are You, Really?: Living Your Truth One Answer at a Time by Jenna Kutcher

Jenna is a podcaster, herself -- her Goal Digger podcast is a must listen.

This week, Rachel would rather be reading about liking herself rather than depending on others to do so. This is such a powerful book and conversation!

Liking Myself Back: An Influencer's Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Acceptance by Jacey Duprie

This week, right in the heart of baseball season, Rachel would rather be reading about the Bronx Bombers. Love 'em or hate 'em, you can't deny their power.

The Franchise: New York Yankees: A Curated History of the Bronx Bombers by Mark Feinsand