Health Mind & Mood Jessica Alba's Top 5 Mental Health Experts to Turn to When You Need a Boost The actress shares the books, podcasts, and apps that help her stay mindful. By Carissa Chesanek Carissa Chesanek Carissa Chesanek is a food, spirits, and lifestyle writer with more than 13 years of experience in the industry. She loves researching new trends, chatting with chefs, mixologists, and home experts about their craft, and creating well-researched, fun copy for her readers. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on January 19, 2024 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: YU TSAI Jessica Alba is the cover star for our Feelings Issue. The actress and founder of The Honest Company sat down with our editor in chief Lauren Iannotti to chat about self-care, and she even shared some of her go-to experts for a mental health reset. Whether you need better sleep or some mindfulness meditation, Alba’s list of recommended experts offer tools to help you better care for yourself. 01 of 05 Gabby Bernstein Daily life-coaching lessons, journaling sessions, and a meditation practice that only takes 10 minutes or less? Sign us up. No wonder Alba is a fan of the author and motivational speaker—Gabby Bernstein’s app offers quick guidance to help inspire no matter where we are in our day. Get the App 02 of 05 Joe Dispenza According to Alba, Joe Dispenza has really “nailed the whole meditation and mindfulness thing,” which means he must be doing something right. A New York Times best-selling author and lecturer, Dispenza also offers four powerful meditation types, including sitting, standing, walking, and lying down to help connect our brain and body and stay in the present. Learn More 27 Easy Mindfulness Activities to Feel Grounded Anytime, Anywhere 03 of 05 Sarah Blondin If you’re looking for better sleep or just need a quick reset, Alba recommends Sarah Blondin. As a meditation guide, Blondin shows you ways to find more peace and harmony in your everyday life with daily meditations. Alba is all about one meditation in particular, called “Sleep. Rest. Reset” which you can check out on Spotify. Listen on Spotify 04 of 05 Shirzad Chamine Shirzad Chamine is not only the chairman of the world’s biggest coach-training organization, but also the author of the New York Times bestselling book Positive Intelligence, which Alba picked up from a fellow entrepreneur. Any leaders looking to become more self-aware and understand their true potential on a personal and professional level might want to pick up this book, too. “It’s a really good read for leaders who want to be more conscious,” Alba says. Buy the Book 05 of 05 David Elliott Teacher and healer David Elliott enjoys inspiring balance in our day-to-day by teaching how to master proper breath work. Elliott has offers workshops and retreats that deal with creative expression and the art of healing, all in part of his Healer Training series that encourages others to learn techniques to help themselves and others. He also offers a free “Daily Meditation” exercise on Spotify. Listen on Spotify Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit