Dial Down: Holistic Strategies to Move from Chaos to Calm
By Raquel Durden
Dial Down: Holistic Strategies to Move from Chaos to Calm is a practical guide focused on holistic wellness techniques to help individuals manage stress and find calmness in their lives. The book integrates evidence-based wellness practices with personal stories and poems aimed at offering readers actionable tools for transformation. Drawing from her work with women veterans and first responders, Raquel demonstrates how holistic strategies can be powerful tools for finding peace and balance. Raquel emphasizes connection—both to oneself and to others. With its blend of holistic practices, real-life stories, and creative exercises, Dial Down is a comprehensive roadmap to personal well-being. The book is full of nurturing both body, mind, and spirit.
Praise for Dial Down
“Thought-provoking tools to help navigate the many challenges life can present.”—Major Oprah Odugbela, U.S. Air Force and Family Nurse Practitioner
“Encouraging and inspiring, this book offers practical tips and authentic insights on finding peace and balance amidst chaos. A must-read for anyone seeking calmness and grounding in their lives.”—Rachel Draxler, Principal Fraud Investigator
“Where were these tools when I was a young firefighter? I feel that first responders and military members will benefit from learning these methods of releasing from the chaos of our jobs both in the short and long term.”—Michael Hook, Fire Captain (ret.) and U.S. Navy veteran
“An organic, compelling collection of real-life challenges and triumphs showing that we can impact ourselves and others in immeasurable ways. Dial Down instills the valuable lesson of how important true connection is. It compels us to learn to cherish, protect, and support the ones we love, including ourselves.”—Joe’s Legacy: Ciera Durden, Karli Durden Nelson, and Jake Durden
About the author:
Raquel Durden is a proud hometown girl—born in Two Rivers, raised in Manitowoc, and a UW-Stevens Point alum. She is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and combat veteran, with a distinguished career. An advanced-stage cancer survivor, she credits holistic wellness for her recovery, leading her to numerous holistic certifications. Raquel is the founder of Humble Warrior Wellness & Yoga, a nonprofit supporting women veterans and first responders for almost a decade. A sought-after consultant and speaker, she inspires others to transform adversity into growth. Raquel resides in Georgia and summers in Wisconsin with her husband Dave.
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