Book Reviews of Finding Wellness

Reviewed by Marie-Hélène Fasquel for Readers' Favorite: 5 Stars

Finding Wellness by Randall Hansen is a comprehensive guide whose aim is to help us be healthy. It tackles many issues: healing, trauma, gratitude, health, sugar addiction, and so much more. It is a reflective and accessible analysis of what it means to live a balanced, meaningful life in a contemporary world marked by speed, pressure, and fragmentation. The book includes very useful practical advice, relatable personal anecdotes, and broader reflections on physical, emotional, and mental health. The author shows that wellness is not a fixed destination, but an evolving process that requires our attention, patience, and a willingness to reassess our priorities. Each chapter focuses on a specific aspect but remains connected to a larger, holistic vision, which is so important nowadays. The author's tone is reassuring; we are guided rather than instructed. We are invited to reflect, and that is one of the things I liked the most about this amazing book. What is particularly striking is the emphasis on small, sustainable changes.

Finding Wellness by Randall Hansen also interested me as a teacher. I am sensitive to the way an author communicates his ideas, and here I found so much clarity. Hansen makes complex notions accessible. What’s more, the pedagogical dimension of the book is evident: it educates us and helps us understand what we can do to be healthier. As a mum, I was particularly touched by the insistence on the transmission of habits, values, and ways of being. Wellness is not an individualistic pursuit, as we are supposed to influence our families and communities. This resonates deeply with me. The idea that our daily choices, however modest, can shape the well-being of those around us is so empowering! The balance between reflection and practical information gives this guide its particular strength. The value of this book lies in its coherence, sincerity, and ability to bring together disparate elements into a harmonious whole. I will definitely reread it. Ultimately, Finding Wellness offers us the opportunity to change our mindset. And in a world that often encourages the opposite, this, I believe, is a significant contribution. Thank you for sharing such a gem of a book.

Jamie Michele Review for Readers’ Favorite: 5-Star Review Awarded

Finding Wellness by Randall Hansen tells us that health is the result of repeated choices, long shaped by systems that train us to accept symptom management. The problem is that it means the root causes remain. Hansen argues that healing begins when a person stops treating poor health as an unavoidable result of busy living and starts examining the habits that govern their daily life. He connects unresolved trauma to ongoing distress that remains active in the body and continues to affect behavior long after the original harm. The book traces the movement from dependence on outside direction toward a more deliberate way of living in which healing becomes part of everyday practice. Hansen presents wellness as something built over time through decisions that alter how a person lives at the most basic level.

Randall Hansen’s Finding Wellness is about taking a hard look at how you’re living each day and understanding that your health is being shaped in real time by your habits, your body, and your thinking. Hansen defines wellness as something you actively regulate, and this is supremely important in this day and age, when so many of us are stuck sitting for hours, constantly plugged in, and wondering why we feel so off. What I love is that Hansen connects those routines to what’s happening inside our body, then shows us what to do about it. I now know that brief movement breaks during long periods of sitting can help steady my blood sugar after meals, and that paced breathing can bring stress levels back under control when I'm not at my calm best. Well written and easy to follow, this is the perfect guide for people ready to take control, reset their daily habits, and find true wellness. Very highly recommended.

Mira states: Finding Wellness isn't just another self-help book -- it's a roadmap to wholeness.

Dr. Randall Hansen's Finding Wellness is a transformative guide that redefines what it means to truly heal. Combining decades of research with profound compassion, Hansen curates 50 deeply insightful articles that explore the intricate connections between the mind, body, and spirit. With clarity and authority, he exposes how modern lifestyles, processed foods, and systemic misinformation have quietly undermined our collective health -- and offers empowering, evidence-based solutions to reverse the damage.

Each chapter is both reflective and practical, guiding readers to understand the root causes of physical and emotional imbalance while offering actionable strategies for lasting change. From trauma recovery to nutritional awakening and spiritual growth, Hansen's writing radiates authenticity and wisdom.

Finding Wellness isn't just another self-help book -- it's a roadmap to wholeness. For anyone ready to reclaim their vitality, find peace, and live with purpose, this book offers a beacon of hope and an inspiring call to action. A must-read for anyone seeking true holistic healing.

MS writes: The Path Back to Truth, Vitality, and Wholeness: Great Read!!

Finding Wellness is a loving olive branch back to truth, vitality, and wholeness—offering research-backed wisdom and a call to remember our essence as sovereign, powerful beings capable of lives rich with energy, joy, and deep connection. Highly recommended.

Miss Optimist writes: 4.5 Stars; This Book Hits Different

Really debated between a 4 and 5 star rating. This book is important. Do I think everyone should read it? yes!

This book is written in the most basic, easy to understand way, of any health-related book I have ever read. Throughout the years I have struggled with diet, mental health issues (anxiety), and lack of motivation to exercise. This book gives ways to conquer these things, and the reasons for why it is so important to get these things under control. It is done in a way that does not sound "preachy", or condescending, or impossible to attain. I really appreciated the linked articles within the articles, and will confess that I went down the rabbit hole more than once exploring the new things that I was learning as I read.

So, why the four stars, you may ask? Well, Dr. Hansen has another book called "Triumph Over Trauma: Psychedelic Medicines are Helping People Heal Their Trauma, Change Their Lives, and Grow Their Spirituality" and I am certain it is an equally well written book, based solely on this one. However, the suggestions to use psychedelic drugs in this book simply rubbed me the wrong way because it is illegal in 48 out of 50 states. Having never done illegal drugs of any kind in my life, this rule-following gal could simply not get on board with this. I totally agree about everything said regarding the government and pharmaceutical outlines in the USA, but having mind-altering drugs is simply not going to do it for me. It's enough for me to be under anesthesia for dental or colonoscopy procedures to know this. I do not take any prescribed medications at this time, and my mindset for staying off meds is on track for staying that way, if I can simply make myself exercise more, which I felt this book may have helped me in that aspect.

Had there only been one chapter about psychedelic drugs, I probably could have just read over it, and five stars would have been an easy rating, but it seemed a little overplayed for me. But, regardless of how you feel about those, read the book, because it is a wealth of information. Is it stuff you may have already heard before? probably, if you've been trying and failing with weight loss or anxiety of some kind for many years.

But, I'm telling you, this book hits different for some reason, and I think it's simply the kind, bedside manner, that the author gives us as he gives us advice on how to overcome the obstacles.

Michael writes: This book felt like a breath of fresh air in a world full of confusion about health and wellness.

I loved how Dr. Randall Hansen took complex ideas and broke them down into words that just click. It wasn’t preachy, just practical and real. I found myself nodding through so many pages because he said what I’ve always felt but couldn’t express. The parts about connecting mental, physical, and spiritual health really hit home. It’s rare to find a book that inspires you to take care of yourself without guilt or pressure. I’ve already started making small lifestyle changes, and I can honestly say I feel more grounded and hopeful.

Adana writes: This book genuinely inspired me to take responsibility for my well-being.

Dr. Hansen has done something truly special with Finding Wellness. He takes what could easily be complex; the intersections of science, food, trauma, and healing, and turns it into something so human and relatable. I loved how each piece felt grounded in truth and compassion. The sections on food production and the influence of pharmaceuticals were eye opening. But what really touched me was how he reminded readers that real healing starts within. This book genuinely inspired me to take responsibility for my well-being.

Paul writes: It’s hard to put into words how much this book meant to me..

I’ve always been skeptical of wellness books, but Finding Wellness completely shifted my mindset. Dr. Hansen connects dots between our health, our habits, and even our environment in a way that feels eye opening. I highlighted so many lines! He doesn’t just talk about healing, he helps you believe you can heal. I finished it feeling more peaceful, more aware, and more ready to take control of my own journey.