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Get Out of the Red Zone: Transform Your Stress and Optimize True Success™
Dr. E’s True Success™ series takes you on a journey from your inner critic to your authentic self through an accessible and research-supported process. The first book, Get Out of The Red Zone, addresses passion and stress, which we all experience. Knowing how to work with our passions and manage/use our stress is a game-changer.
In Get Out of The Red Zone, you will discover how to stop stressing and start living. The result is a transformation from the inside out where you will feel happier and more confident both personally and professionally.
“The words in this book give me the confidence I need to attack each day with great enthusiasm and the optimism I need to live a courageous life.” – Vernon Davis, Super Bowl Champion, Actor, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur
“Stress is something we all experience, but what we may not realize is how much it’s holding us back. Dr. E’s newest book will inspire you to take a look inside yourself and address your problems at their source, allowing you to have the best career and relationships possible!” – Rachel DeAlto, Author of How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even if It Scares You)
“In today’s environment, it is very easy to be hijacked by fear, anger, and anxiety. These moments can cost us dearly in professional opportunities, relationships, and happiness. Dr. E’s research-driven approach breaks down the obstacles you face in your day-to-day life to help you perform at the highest level and achieve exceptional results.” – Stephen Drum, Retired Navy SEAL Master Chief
“My podcast, Better Together w/ Anne & Heather, and our tribe of listeners depend on Dr. E each month for her concrete tips to living a happier life. Her latest book highlights her concept that I now live recognize when you are in a red zone. If you don’t know what I am talking about, you must read this book!” – Anne Heche, Emmy Award-winning Actor, Activist"Sometimes when I have to play a complex role I often get into the Red Zone, and thanks to Dr. Lombardo’s new book, I can cope with the difficulties of the stress that can be caused by a difficult part." – Taryn Manning, Actor, Musician
“Is stress leading you to scream at your kids, reach for that fattening doughnut, or say or do things you regret? In these pages, Dr. E will show you how to get out of the Red Zone—to be calm, happy, and in control no matter how stressful life gets. If you’re ready to take your life back—and to make the most of every day—this is a must-read.” – Dr. Kellyann Petrucci, NYT bestselling Author, Dr. Kellyann’s Bone Broth Diet, Host of the PBS special 21 Days to a Slimmer, Younger You“Dr. E’s latest book creates a roadmap to living an extraordinary life!” – Vince Poscente, Olympian, NYT Bestselling Author, The Earthquake
“Get Out of the Red Zone acknowledges an important We are often our own greatest obstacles when it comes to achieving success. This book teaches you how to stop self-sabotaging to reach your full potential!” – Ellen Rogin, Co-Author NYT Bestseller Picture Your Prosperity
"Powerful and timely! Dr.
In Get Out of The Red Zone, you will discover how to stop stressing and start living. The result is a transformation from the inside out where you will feel happier and more confident both personally and professionally.
“The words in this book give me the confidence I need to attack each day with great enthusiasm and the optimism I need to live a courageous life.” – Vernon Davis, Super Bowl Champion, Actor, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur
“Stress is something we all experience, but what we may not realize is how much it’s holding us back. Dr. E’s newest book will inspire you to take a look inside yourself and address your problems at their source, allowing you to have the best career and relationships possible!” – Rachel DeAlto, Author of How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even if It Scares You)
“In today’s environment, it is very easy to be hijacked by fear, anger, and anxiety. These moments can cost us dearly in professional opportunities, relationships, and happiness. Dr. E’s research-driven approach breaks down the obstacles you face in your day-to-day life to help you perform at the highest level and achieve exceptional results.” – Stephen Drum, Retired Navy SEAL Master Chief
“My podcast, Better Together w/ Anne & Heather, and our tribe of listeners depend on Dr. E each month for her concrete tips to living a happier life. Her latest book highlights her concept that I now live recognize when you are in a red zone. If you don’t know what I am talking about, you must read this book!” – Anne Heche, Emmy Award-winning Actor, Activist"Sometimes when I have to play a complex role I often get into the Red Zone, and thanks to Dr. Lombardo’s new book, I can cope with the difficulties of the stress that can be caused by a difficult part." – Taryn Manning, Actor, Musician
“Is stress leading you to scream at your kids, reach for that fattening doughnut, or say or do things you regret? In these pages, Dr. E will show you how to get out of the Red Zone—to be calm, happy, and in control no matter how stressful life gets. If you’re ready to take your life back—and to make the most of every day—this is a must-read.” – Dr. Kellyann Petrucci, NYT bestselling Author, Dr. Kellyann’s Bone Broth Diet, Host of the PBS special 21 Days to a Slimmer, Younger You“Dr. E’s latest book creates a roadmap to living an extraordinary life!” – Vince Poscente, Olympian, NYT Bestselling Author, The Earthquake
“Get Out of the Red Zone acknowledges an important We are often our own greatest obstacles when it comes to achieving success. This book teaches you how to stop self-sabotaging to reach your full potential!” – Ellen Rogin, Co-Author NYT Bestseller Picture Your Prosperity
"Powerful and timely! Dr.
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Published September 30, 2021
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June 7, 2023
Read this as part of a work book club. We had a series of Team meetings where the author joined us and spoke more on the topic. She is very inspirational, very genuine and a lot of what she teaches is very helpful.
February 12, 2025
I can't say that this was a remarkable book. It was extremely concise and covered a lot of ground that has been covered elsewhere by others. That's the bad news.
The good news is that it is a good introduction to stress management through the eyes of a licensed clinical psychologist. If you have never been to the point of seeing a psychologist or asking for help in how to deal with stress, this is actually a pretty good starting point.
Because everyone is on a different journey, it's difficult to give this a proper score. If you are not at all familiar with this topic and are looking for a barebones minimalist approach, you may rate this pretty high. If you have been the victim of trauma and have spent years under the care of a psychologist, this might just serve as a refresher course with little new information and a lower score.
One other thing about this book. One thing that's a bit disappointing, actually, is that it didn't live up to my expectations. I mean, Dr. E is a brand. You see her on television. She makes public speaking appearances. She's become a celebrity, so therefore, I expected to pick up a well written book. This failed to meet basic expectations set by others in the industry. If you've read anything by Dr. James Dobson, Gary Smalley or Myles Munroe, you're pretty familiar with the format. Make a point, throw a couple of personal anecdotes from your practice or your family, drive home a key example, and finish with a few rhetorical questions to either use as follow up, or to lead to the next topic covered. This one fits the model. Unfortunately, she didn't apply it to her writing too well. She makes good points and tells some good stories, but we get too many "aside" comments that she sets off in parentheses. We get too many areas where she gets too repetitive about stuff that isn't important to the reader or listener.
Overall, it was an average book, worthy of an average score.
The good news is that it is a good introduction to stress management through the eyes of a licensed clinical psychologist. If you have never been to the point of seeing a psychologist or asking for help in how to deal with stress, this is actually a pretty good starting point.
Because everyone is on a different journey, it's difficult to give this a proper score. If you are not at all familiar with this topic and are looking for a barebones minimalist approach, you may rate this pretty high. If you have been the victim of trauma and have spent years under the care of a psychologist, this might just serve as a refresher course with little new information and a lower score.
One other thing about this book. One thing that's a bit disappointing, actually, is that it didn't live up to my expectations. I mean, Dr. E is a brand. You see her on television. She makes public speaking appearances. She's become a celebrity, so therefore, I expected to pick up a well written book. This failed to meet basic expectations set by others in the industry. If you've read anything by Dr. James Dobson, Gary Smalley or Myles Munroe, you're pretty familiar with the format. Make a point, throw a couple of personal anecdotes from your practice or your family, drive home a key example, and finish with a few rhetorical questions to either use as follow up, or to lead to the next topic covered. This one fits the model. Unfortunately, she didn't apply it to her writing too well. She makes good points and tells some good stories, but we get too many "aside" comments that she sets off in parentheses. We get too many areas where she gets too repetitive about stuff that isn't important to the reader or listener.
Overall, it was an average book, worthy of an average score.
February 18, 2022
Outstanding, Deeply Insightful and Actionable!
I really benefitted from this book, and I’m sharing it with my children to help them too. Anyone could benefit from reading it, especially in this time of such stress. The author is very relatable and clearly explains her research and techniques to help minimize bad stress and maximize good stress or passion. I know she has helped a lot of high performing people, so it’s great to be able to access her advice here. Excellent read and one to refer to again and again!
I really benefitted from this book, and I’m sharing it with my children to help them too. Anyone could benefit from reading it, especially in this time of such stress. The author is very relatable and clearly explains her research and techniques to help minimize bad stress and maximize good stress or passion. I know she has helped a lot of high performing people, so it’s great to be able to access her advice here. Excellent read and one to refer to again and again!
March 16, 2022
Dr. E's most recent book offers a perfect roadmap to both understand and manage stress. In this book, she has normalized the conversation around stress and created an incredibly accessible language to navigate this common and very human experience. This book should be in every therapist's bookshelf.
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Disclosure: I am a part of IOM, the publishing company for this book, and my review is my own.
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Disclosure: I am a part of IOM, the publishing company for this book, and my review is my own.
June 8, 2022
This book was given to me by my boss when she returned from a conference were Dr. Lombardo spoke. One of the reasons why I loved this book was because it's short but doesn't play around. Lombardo gets right to the point of the matter and has very little filler in her writing like some self improvement books have. The topics she discuss are put in such a simplistic matter that it makes it easy to understand for anyone and I really appreciated that.
March 21, 2022
This is a quick and easy read with lots of helpful information. Many of the concepts I’ve heard before but the author has framed it differently.
I like how she explains difficult concepts about brain functioning in easy to understand metaphors like the path in a field of grass that is easier to travel. And I like the catchphrase of “transforming for stress into success.”
I like how she explains difficult concepts about brain functioning in easy to understand metaphors like the path in a field of grass that is easier to travel. And I like the catchphrase of “transforming for stress into success.”
December 28, 2023
Short read with practical tips to immediately put to use in everyday circumstances.
January 23, 2025
Great book. Even better once you hear her speak. It hits home. Love her
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