The Cortisol Reset Plan: The Complete Guide to Balancing Your Hormones, Reversing Weight Gain, and Restoring Nervous System Health – Combat Anxiety, Fatigue, and Insomnia Holistically

by Marina Wright

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Self Help

368 pages, Paperback

Published January 13, 2026

Reviews

[GONZA · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have been interested in this topic for some time, so as far as this book is concerned, in addition to the recipes that are included as usual, the most “innovative” part, in my opinion, concerns organizing one's activities according to circadian rhythms.

L'argomento mi interessa da tempo, quindi per quanto riguarda questo libro, oltre alle ricette che ci sono come al solito, la parte piú "innovativa" riguarda, secondo me, l'organizzare le proprie attività rispetto ai ritmi circadiani.

I received from the Publisher a complimentary digital advanced review copy of the book in exchange for a honest review.

[Sue · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Cortisol Reset Plan is one of those wellness books that feels very timely. It focuses on stress, hormones, sleep, food, and daily habits, all aimed at getting cortisol back into balance. I appreciated how approachable the information was — nothing felt wildly out of reach, and the explanations were easy to follow without being overly clinical.

That said, a lot of this will feel familiar if you’ve read other stress or hormone-health books. There’s solid advice here, but not much that felt groundbreaking. Where it works best is in pulling everything together into a clear, step-by-step plan that feels doable rather than overwhelming.

Overall, this is a good reset book if you’re feeling burned out, tired, or stuck in survival mode. It’s practical, gentle, and encouraging — just don’t go in expecting a miracle or totally new science

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC

[Kelley · Rating 3 out of 5]

An easy and accessible introduction to cortisol and the changes you can make to help make you feel better overall. The author gives a nice background on your body and how everything works in combination. She also shows where things can go awry. She gives concrete steps on how to incorporate her suggestions in your daily life. For example there are sections on how to balance your meals, which exercise plans may be best, and a daily routines for waking, sleeping, exercising. There is also a small set of recipes in the second half of the book to encourage you to balance your meals with the right amounts of protein, carbs, and good fats.

I do not feel that there is anything in the book that is truly a brand new way of thinking, but rather a nice grouping of trending strategies. This is helpful because you would not need multiple books to convert the same subjects.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperOne for the digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Michelle Wilson · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Cortisol Reset Plan is an incredibly informative and timely read—an excellent way to start the new year with a focus on better health. The book breaks down cortisol and stress in a way that’s mostly easy to understand while offering practical guidance for real life. I’m especially looking forward to trying the recipes, even though a few of them seem a bit challenging. This is a great book to pick up if you’re middle-aged and focused on staying healthy, balanced, and proactive about your well-being.

Thanks to Netgalley and Harper One for this informative ARC.

[Joél · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very “science” minded self help book that leans towards the medical jargon and verbiage throughout the book. While there are some very helpful and practical tips and tricks to guide you through ways to reset your cortisol levels, I did feel as though it could have been presented in a simpler and easier to understand way. The format of this book leaned very heavy on textbook feel and less like self help.

Thank to NetGalley for the ARC of this in exchange for my honest review.

[Marko Mravunac · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

You know things are not looking good if I am requesting advanced copies of self-help books. The Cortisol Reset Plan was an interesting read, I liked the fact it included scientific data and references, I wasn't just mumbo jumbo off the top of someone's head. The book also includes concrete steps and advice on what to do and how to do it in this era when most people are burned-out and just "off". I do hope I will use some of the recipes from the end of the book, let's see. All in all, it was an interesting read, but nothing groundbreaking.