Create the Vitality You Crave: Epigenetics 101 to Unlock Your Healing Powers is an enlightening guide that delves deep into the unique health needs and wellness strategies tailored specifically for women. The book stands out not just for its comprehensive coverage of physical health, but for its holistic approach that also addresses mental and emotional well-being.
Rave Reviews For The Book!
“A must-read for women looking to embrace a healthier, more vibrant life, with realistic and achievable goals.”
One of the most resonant concepts presented in the book is the idea of "floors and ceilings" in behavior. This framework is both practical and empowering, providing a balanced perspective on personal goals and self-improvement. The "ceiling" represents the ideal, perfect form of a behavior – the highest standard we aspire to achieve. Conversely, the "floor" is the bare minimum – the essential actions we commit to, even on our most challenging days. The book encourages aiming for the ceilings while understanding that our daily performance will often land somewhere in between.
This concept is particularly effective because it acknowledges the variability of life. It offers a realistic approach to self-improvement, avoiding the trap of perfectionism and the guilt that can accompany unmet high expectations. By setting floors, women can ensure they maintain essential healthy behaviors, thus fostering consistency and long-term success. Aiming for ceilings, on the other hand, keeps them motivated and striving for excellence.
The book covers a wide range of topics including nutrition, exercise, mental health, and self-care practices. It offers evidence-based advice interwoven with personal anecdotes and practical tips, making the content relatable and actionable. The narrative is both informative and engaging, with a tone that is encouraging and supportive rather than prescriptive.
“Create the Vitality You Crave” is a valuable resource for any woman seeking to enhance her overall well-being. Its balanced approach, epitomized by the floors and ceilings concept, provides a sustainable framework for personal growth. This book is a must-read for those looking to embrace a healthier, more vibrant life with realistic and achievable goals.
~Laura Klein
“A compelling and empowering read for anyone interested in enhancing their quality of life.”
"Create the Vitality You Crave: Epigenetics 101 to Unlock Your Healing Powers" by Lori Finlay, is a comprehensive guide to achieving a happier and healthier life by understanding and leveraging the principles of epigenetics. Authored with a blend of scientific insight and practical wisdom, this book offers readers a roadmap from A to Z, covering essential aspects vital for optimal well-being.
One of the book's standout features is its ability to elucidate the significance of epigenetics in shaping our health outcomes. It effectively debunks the notion of genetic determinism, emphasizing that we are not bound to inherit the same health issues as our parents and ancestors. Through clear and accessible language, Lori illustrates how our lifestyle choices and environment can influence gene expression, offering hope and empowerment to readers seeking to take control of their health.
Furthermore, it delves into the importance of hormones with remarkable depth. It helps readers make informed choices to fuel their bodies optimally. The book highlights the importance of understanding hormonal balance, especially as we age, offering strategies to support hormonal health naturally.
Beyond the physical aspects of well-being, this book also underscores the significance of spiritual balance in fostering overall happiness. By exploring the intersection of mind, body, and spirit, Lori advocates for a holistic approach to health that encompasses not just physical vitality but also emotional and spiritual fulfillment.
Overall, "Create the Vitality You Crave" is a compelling and empowering read for anyone interested in enhancing their quality of life. Whether you're a health enthusiast seeking to deepen your understanding of epigenetics or someone looking to begin a journey of making meaningful lifestyle changes, this book offers valuable insights and practical guidance to help you unlock your full potential.
~ Russ Klein
“Any reader will be inspired by the knowledge and wisdom Lori has accumulated over the years!”
My experience as a psychotherapist over the years has caused me to appreciate the essential connection between our minds and our bodies. In this book, Lori has eloquently described this connection with excellent support from evidence-based scientific research. I also appreciate the personal and relatable information she shares, and believe that many women will identify with her stories.
Some of my favorite segments of the book include: The “consider this” sections at the end of each chapter which are really helpful for self reflection. I also love the content in the section about compound interest where Lori uses a great metaphor related to our health to bring those concepts home. I found the section on creation principles inspiring! I love the examples of the power of the mind and belief. I also appreciate the specific interventions that address a number of common concerns or problems that women have.
In this compelling and inspiring book, Lori shares the secrets she has uncovered on her quest for heath and wellness. Lori’s personal examples illustrate how she has defied her own genetic predispositions and family history. Any reader will be inspired by the knowledge and wisdom she has accumulated over the years!
~ Joanna Kester, LPC, NCC, CBTS
In this compelling and inspiring book, Lori shares the secrets she has uncovered on her quest for heath and wellness. Lori’s personal examples illustrate how she has defied her own genetic predispositions and family history. Any reader will be inspired by the knowledge and wisdom she has accumulated over the years!
~ Joanna Kester, LPC, NCC, CBTS
“It reads like a letter from your best friend, experienced sister, and knowledgeable medical team all in one”
This book is truly life changing, even life saving and most significantly life lifting. Vitality is the perfect word for this work that encompasses total health. This book is a comprehensive guide in navigating women’s health.
It reads like a letter from your best friend, experienced sister, and knowledgeable medical team all in one. A resource you can trust and come back to again and again.
The research and science aspects were delivered clearly in a way my non science disposition was easily able to comprehend with insights for practical application.
Some books are narrow or single focused in one aspect of health. With this book I was thrilled to find all aspects of health addressed: physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual. It is refreshing to be addressed as a whole woman rather than in fractions.
The personal stories are tender, relevant and relatable. This personal touch gave this work it’s heartbeat that syncs with a woman’s desires for a life of vitality in all areas.
The ‘ consider this’ section at the end of each chapter are brilliant guideposts for rethinking; they have an effect of anchoring knowledge in a way it can be easily accessed.
This is a book I will refer to again and again. I will gift it again and again. I will share it again and again. No matter a woman’s personal starting point or circumstance ,each will find added knowledge, value, encouragement and motivation in this book.
As a woman heals her heart, mind, body, and soul it truly is a step to healing our homes, communities, and nation. This book has a part to play in my healing and yours.
~ Jennie McClaws - Certified Reiki Master and Coach
It reads like a letter from your best friend, experienced sister, and knowledgeable medical team all in one. A resource you can trust and come back to again and again.
The research and science aspects were delivered clearly in a way my non science disposition was easily able to comprehend with insights for practical application.
Some books are narrow or single focused in one aspect of health. With this book I was thrilled to find all aspects of health addressed: physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual. It is refreshing to be addressed as a whole woman rather than in fractions.
The personal stories are tender, relevant and relatable. This personal touch gave this work it’s heartbeat that syncs with a woman’s desires for a life of vitality in all areas.
The ‘ consider this’ section at the end of each chapter are brilliant guideposts for rethinking; they have an effect of anchoring knowledge in a way it can be easily accessed.
This is a book I will refer to again and again. I will gift it again and again. I will share it again and again. No matter a woman’s personal starting point or circumstance ,each will find added knowledge, value, encouragement and motivation in this book.
As a woman heals her heart, mind, body, and soul it truly is a step to healing our homes, communities, and nation. This book has a part to play in my healing and yours.
~ Jennie McClaws - Certified Reiki Master and Coach
“Lori's book is a testament to the power of integrating body, mind, and spirit in the healing process, and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a comprehensive guide to becoming their best self”
"Lori Finlay's Create the Vitality You Crave stands as a beacon of hope and healing in the expansive sea of self-help literature. Having read other notable works like Beyond the Pill and WomanCode, I found Finlay's book not only comprehensive but uniquely practical in its approach to holistic health. Unlike the narrower focus of some texts, Finlay’s work weaves the complex interplay of functional medicine, epigenetics, and spiritual wellness into a cohesive narrative that resonates deeply with anyone looking to reclaim their health....
Earlier this year, I had the privilege of consulting with Lori Finlay, and the impact was immediate. As someone who has grappled with PMDD since 2018, navigating through a maze of endocrinologists, OBGYNs, and hormone specialists, it was only under Finlay's guidance that I saw a transformative shift in my wellbeing. Her holistic approach, which starkly contrasts the often fragmented medical advice I had received, helped illuminate a path out of what felt like an endless struggle.
The book does an excellent job of demystifying the complexities of our bodies' inner workings. Finlay encourages readers to explore beyond conventional medical advice, advocating for a profound and often overlooked connection between our physical health and our mental, emotional, and spiritual states. This is particularly evident in her discussions about the gut-brain axis and hormonal balance, which are presented with clarity and actionable advice.
For anyone feeling overlooked or underserved by traditional medical systems, this book offers not just advice but a new perspective on health. It empowers readers with knowledge and the confidence to take charge of their health journey. As Finlay states, "self-care isn’t selfish," a mantra that reverberates throughout the chapters, pushing readers to prioritize their well-being as the foundation of a vibrant life.
In conclusion, Create the Vitality You Crave is more than a book; it is a companion for anyone on the path to wellness. Lori Finlay doesn’t just present information; she equips you with the tools to transform that knowledge into a sustainable lifestyle of health and vitality. Her book is a testament to the power of integrating body, mind, and spirit in the healing process, and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a comprehensive guide to becoming their best self.
~Kristen Powell
Meet The Author: Lori Finlay
Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Health Coach & Creation Coach, Speaker and Author
About Lori
About Lori
Lori Finlay, Founder and CEO of Women, Wisdom & Wellness, is a retired Clinical Nurse Specialist and Adult Nurse Practitioner with over 40 years of experience in women's health and functional medicine.
Her journey into this work wasn't academic — it was personal. At 42, Lori was navigating premature menopause, 15 years of chronic fatigue, heavy metal toxicity, Epstein-Barr, black mold toxicity, a breast cancer scare, and a cascade of symptoms that traditional medicine kept calling "normal."
Through epigenetics, targeted biohacking, and functional medicine, she rebuilt her health from the inside out — and she's been healthier at 65 than she was at 42. That pain became her passion.
Today, Lori helps high-achieving women understand their genetic blueprint, decode their hormones, and restore the energy and vitality that chronic stress and over-functioning have quietly stolen. But she's clear about one thing: hormones don't exist in a vacuum. They respond to your relationships, your environment, your unspoken stress, and the chemicals in your food and home.
Real balance means clearing what's driving the chaos first — the xenoestrogens, the draining relationships, the burnout — then nourishing what's been depleted. Body, mind, and spirit. In that order. Using tools like the DUTCH test, DNA analysis, and personalized functional protocols, she goes beyond chasing labs — she finds why the body is struggling and creates a clear path forward.
Her clients have recaptured their sanity, lowered their stress, and revitalized their lives. She's been called a woman's mind and body "tune-up" specialist — and she's known for cutting through the overwhelming noise of wellness so women can actually get well. And yes — she's also spared countless innocent partners and children from the collateral damage.
Long before she was speaking about vitality and hormones, Lori was on Big Pharma stages, teaching at national critical care conferences, presenting at CEU events across the country, and serving on an international medical advisory board — shaping conversations at the highest levels of conventional medicine. She knows that world intimately. And she knows what it misses. Today, Lori brings that rare combination of clinical authority and functional wisdom to large stages, cruise ships, The Martha Stewart Radio Show, Tampa's BLOOM Wellness TV, Good Things Utah, and numerous podcasts. She is the award-winning, bestselling author of Create the Vitality You Crave: Epigenetics 101 to Unlock Your Healing Power and its companion workbook — with her upcoming book, Biohack Perimenopause, arriving soon.
Whether she's coaching one-on-one, leading a group, or speaking to a packed room — women leave feeling seen, clear, and finally ready to reclaim their vitality.
