Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health: The Personalized Program to Calm Anxiety, Boost Energy, and Beat Burnout

by Doni Wilson

Learn to manage stress and overcome anxiety with this customizable breakthrough program from leading adrenal distress/stress expert Dr. Doni Wilson.

We have come to accept stress and anxiety as being hand-in-glove with being successful. Many of us believe that we are supposed to be superhumans and just ignore stress—carrying on with long hours and sleepless nights, suffering quietly with the headaches, tension, and stomach sensitivity, rather than risk being perceived as unable to “keep up” with the demands of modern life. But we’re not robots or machines; we’re human. While stress is inevitable, and, in certain situations, even necessary for effective functioning, we must keep it from overpowering our daily lives by learning how to harness stress to empower us.

In Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health , Dr. Doni Wilson shows that the key to breaking the cycle is finding and treating your unique stress type . After more than 20 years working with thousands of patients, Dr. Doni has found that people generally fall into one of five types based on their adrenaline and cortisol levels throughout the the Night Owl, the Stress Magnet, Yawning on the Go, Tired and Wired, or Sluggish and Stressed. In this groundbreaking book, she'll help you identify your stress type--and give you the tools to make stress work for you.

Your body’s particular response is based on genetics and your lifestyle. Your pattern is unique—even in similar situations, different people may respond to that stress in a completely different way. Dr. Doni’s customizable C.A.R.E. program is Clean eating, Adequate sleep, Recovery, and Exercise. Dr. Doni shows you how to tailor each step of the program for your stress type to allow you


Far too many of us have accepted the negative effects of stress and anxiety as a fact of life—pushing through rather than risking falling short of the demands of modern life. This groundbreaking guide will set you on a path to become resilient to stress, so you can thrive like never before.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health, Self Help

288 pages, Paperback

Published May 3, 2022

Reviews

[Michelle Holbeche · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was great for helping me realize a lot of my stresses and anxieties I have struggled with. Reassuring me that I can reset and get back to my “old self” in some aspects. I need to take more time for myself and recover from traumas and stresses. There is a lot I will be introducing slowly into my daily life in order to not overload. I will definitely be taking CARE into my life

[Books Bliss and Biscuits Karolina & Natasha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you Netgalley for my free copy in exchange for an honest review!

"Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health" by Dr. Doni Wilson is a highly informative and empowering guide to understanding and managing stress to achieve optimal health and well-being. In this book, Dr. Wilson skillfully combines her expertise as a naturopathic doctor and her deep understanding of the mind-body connection to offer readers a comprehensive approach to stress management.

The book begins by delving into the science behind stress, explaining the various physiological and psychological mechanisms at play when our bodies encounter stressors. Dr. Wilson effortlessly breaks down complex concepts into accessible language, making it easy for readers of all backgrounds to grasp the vital information presented.

One of the book's strengths lies in its practicality. Throughout the pages, Dr. Wilson provides actionable steps, making it evident that her aim is to equip readers with the tools they need to take control of their stress and, in turn, their overall health. She emphasizes the importance of identifying personal stress triggers and how they can manifest physically, emotionally, and mentally.

What sets "Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health" apart from other stress management books is its holistic approach. Dr. Wilson advocates for addressing stress on multiple levels, including diet, lifestyle, sleep, and mindset. Drawing on her experience as a naturopathic doctor, she offers valuable insights into how nutrition, exercise, and supplementation can significantly impact stress levels and overall well-being.

Moreover, the book emphasizes the significance of self-care, mindfulness, and creating a support network. Dr. Wilson reminds readers that stress management is an ongoing process and encourages the development of personalized stress reduction strategies tailored to each individual's unique circumstances.

[Lorena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Naturopathic physician Dr. Doni Wilson provides an excellent overview of stress and burnout, but that was all content I had seen before. What’s different about this book is that she discusses five patterns of stress response she has seen in her patients based on levels of cortisol and adrenaline at different times of the day. She provides a quiz to help you identify your stress type, and then she provides a stress recovery protocol modified for each of those five stress types.

I thought this book was easy to understand and offered very practical suggestions for how to manage your stress and improve your physical and mental health. You can make small, manageable lifestyle changes supported by nutritional supplements. I liked how the author also addressed some of the genetic variants that might influence your nutritional needs and how you respond to stress.

The back matter includes 14 simple recipes, extensive endnotes, and an index.

These are stressful times, and most people could probably benefit from the strategies this book provides.

I was provided an unproofed ARC through NetGalley that I volunteered to review.

[Faiza Fazle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health is a self-help book by the naturopathic physician, Dr. Doni Wilson.

She provides an overview of stress and burnout and discusses five patterns of stress response she has seen in her patients based on levels of cortisol and adrenaline at different times of the day. There's also a quiz to help you identify your stress type, and a stress recovery protocol is provided that is modified for each of those five stress types

This book was easy to understand and offered some practical suggestions for stress management. The author also addressed some of the genetic variants that might influence your nutritional needs and how you respond to stress. 14 recipes are also included, which was a nice touch!

Overall, this was a fun read, and do pick it up if you are looking for something to read if you're looking to slow down!

3.5 / 5 ⭐

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the book!

[Lauren B · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thanks to Netgalley and publishers for an advanced copy of this book.
I don't often read this genre of books nowadays, and I must admit, this was a slow read for me.
However, there are many great points that can be brought into your daily life to help reduce the stress being held in your system, and to better handle future stress.
This has given me a few ideas to run with, and I'm impressed with the amount of advice provided.
Sometimes the medical jargon went over my head and when this was heavy in sections I struggled to push through with reading, however from the discovery of your "stress type" to the recipes at the end I was intrigued.

[Kiirstyannee.reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you @netgalley, Benbella books and Dr Doni Wilson for the ARC of this book.

I found this book to be informative, easy to understand and packed full of useful tips/information. I found out my stress type and some easy to follow small changes to make in my day to day life.

I feel that it was well organised and very easy to follow. I loved the simple CARE message which brings our priorities back to what we need as the basics in our life and I loved the recipes at the end of this book.

I would definitely recommend this book for those who are interested to learn about their own stress/anxiety as well as those who are just curious about stress and anxiety in general.

[Kimberly Barnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stress and anxiety have become so commonplace. However, they don’t have to continue to impact your daily life. Master your stress and reset your health is a groundbreaking new book that assists you in determining what type of stress impacts your life so that you can develop a plan to combat it. The following stress types are explored: the night owl, the stress magnet, yawning on the go, tired and wired, and sluggish and stressed. The information is presented in an easy to read format. Stress recovery protocols are provided for each of the 5 stress types. I highly recommend this book. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advance review copy in exchange for my honest review.

[Hindley · Rating 5 out of 5]

The irony of my life is that when I research lessening stress, I end up becoming more stressed. That was not the case when reading this book. Dr. Doni Wilson's approach is first and foremost focused on compassion and allowing the de-stressing process to be relaxing, fulfilling, and always changing and growing as we realize our needs overtime. Her approach acknowledges all of us are different and deliberately makes space for our uniqueness to shine through the physical and spiritual journey of becoming healthy. This book is a breath of fresh air, and I feel so inspired to make small, manageable changes which will have profound impacts on my health.

[ThatBeMeDiana · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very naturopathic way to manage your stress through healthy foods that affects you on a molecular level to balance your stress hormones. A very interesting concept and very thoroughly explained!

[Victoria · Rating 3 out of 5]

I skim read this from 1/3 the way. It certainly didn’t hold my attention.

[readingfortheseasons · Rating 4 out of 5]

We can not get rid of the stress in our daily lives, but we can learn how to handle it so that our bodies and our minds are healthy. In Master your Stress, Dr., Wilson gives practical tips on how to manage stress and get the most out of life.

When we are not dealing with stress properly, it can not only affect our mood, but physical symptoms develop as well. We can fell tired, sick, and lack energy to get through the day.

She identifies 5 Stress types:

1) Stress Magnet
2)The Night Owl
3)Sluggish and Stressed
4) Blah and Blue
5) Tired and Wired

There is a quiz to figure out your stress type and then learn the best way for You to deal with it.

My thoughts:

This book was difference because it did not tell you to get rid of the stress in your life, which we all know if impossible, but showed you how to deal with the stress in the right way for your stress type. Stress is a fact of life and the best way to not let it interfere negatively with your life is to deal with it effectively. This is exactly what this book teaches your to do.

[Karen Schex · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a nutrition practitioner, I see many clients dealing with stress, which in turn, contributes to gut dysbiosis, inflammation and other ailments. So many clients do not know how to deal with stress, acknowledge stress is affecting their health or simply just ignore stressful situations, leading to more health issues.

Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health is a quick, easy-to-read book for those who want practical tips on how to manage one's stress. Dr. Wilson has identified five stress response patterns along with a quiz to determine which pattern the reader might follow.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC and the opportunity to review this book.