“The Cortisol Cure, by Dr. Erin Kinney, is not simply an accomplished treatise on 'the' critical stress hormone made by the body; it is also a beautifully written and easy-to-understand tour through common symptoms and syndromes that physicians often find mysterious, and perhaps more importantly, what you can do about them. Having the honor of participating in her medical training, this is unsurprising; Erin is one of our bright stars in functional and naturopathic medicine, and I eagerly look forward to her future writings and discoveries.”
— Dr. Peter D’Adamo, Author of Eat Right for Your Type
“Dr. Kinney takes the notoriously complex topic of cortisol and chronic stress and breaks it down into clear, accessible, and actionable insights. She offers simple, practical frameworks to help address symptoms that so many of us are experiencing including constant fatigue, stubborn weight, poor sleep, pain, and digestive issues, so you can finally start supporting your body’s natural ability to heal.”
— Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD: The Thyroid Pharmacist, NYT Bestselling Author of Hashimoto’s Protocol
“Dr. Erin Kinney offers an eye-opening look at the role cortisol plays in our mood, metabolism, sleep, digestion, and even our sense of connection. In The Cortisol Cure, she reveals how the relentless demands of modern life disrupt the nervous system and shows readers how to restore balance in their bodies. As a relationship coach for high performers, I often work with couples who deeply love each other yet struggle with fading desire. Chapter 7 in particular illuminates how restoring balance to the nervous system can reignite desire at the biological level. The Cortisol Cure distills complex science into practical, easy-to-understand tools readers can apply right away. I highly recommend this book.”
— Melissa Nanavati, TEDx Speaker and Relationship Coach for High Performers
“Dr. Kinney takes the notoriously complex topic of cortisol and chronic stress and breaks it down into clear, accessible, and actionable insights. She offers simple, practical frameworks to help address symptoms that so many of us are experiencing including constant fatigue, stubborn weight, poor sleep, pain, and digestive issues, so you can finally start supporting your body’s natural ability to heal.”
— Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD: The Thyroid Pharmacist, NYT Bestselling Author of Hashimoto’s Protocol
“The Cortisol Cure is the book everyone needs, and the book I wish I had ten years ago. Dr. Kinney makes the science of the stress response both digestible and understandable, while offering actionable steps you can implement immediately. She beautifully weaves together the vulnerable parts of her personal story, her years of clinical expertise, and the physiology of the autonomic nervous system, creating a narrative that reads more like a story you can’t put down. I highly recommend The Cortisol Cure for everyone. It’s a resource I’ll be using in my clinical practice and will be returning to as a litmus test for my own nervous system for years to come.”
— Dr. Ana Rodriguez, ND
“As a therapist I work with so many burned-out, exhausted women who are doing everything 'right' and still not getting better. This is a must read. Dr. Kinney articulates what so many of us have sensed but couldn't fully explain, that what looks like depression, anxiety, or emotional dysregulation is often a body running on empty. The Cortisol Cure gave me a framework I now reference constantly in my own clinical thinking and with other mental health professionals. It will deepen your understanding and make you a better advocate for whole-person healing.”
—Danielle Swimm, LCPC and host of The Entrepreneurial Therapist Podcast
“The Cortisol Cure is a supportive guide for anyone seeking healing and a better relationship with their body. Dr. Erin Kinney combines relatable stories with clear science, creating so many “that’s me” moments. She offers both small, supportive actions and larger shifts, giving you the freedom to choose what is best for you. This is a compassionate resource for anyone ready to feel better and reconnect with their body’s natural wisdom.”
— Sara Corckran, Author of Grit and Grace: How to Find Clarity and Optimism in Overwhelming Situations
In The Cortisol Cure, Dr. Kinney makes stress physiology human, honoring the full story behind symptoms rather than reducing healing to numbers alone. What stands out most to me is her emphasis on attunement—understanding the whole person and restoring safety and support as foundational to recovery. In my work, I’ve seen how transformative it is when someone feels truly seen, and this book offers that same experience for anyone who has felt alone in their symptoms and is ready for a more supportive path forward.
— Deanna Smith, Life Coach