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Hi! I’m Bonnie Durkin and I’m glad you’ve made your way here.
In 1986, at the age of 25, I experienced my first panic attack.
There was nothing particularly stressful happening… and yet, out of nowhere, my heart began pounding so hard it felt like it would explode out of my chest. I truly believed I was dying.
That moment changed the direction of my life.
It led me on a 40-year journey of understanding the connection between our thoughts, our nervous system, and our emotional state—and discovering simple, powerful tools that actually help people feel better.
Today, I help people do exactly that.
You don’t need to overhaul your life. You just need to learn how to:
Regulate your nervous system so you can feel safe, grounded, and clear.
Learn how to gently redirect your thinking instead of fighting it.
Move out of stress, overwhelm, and anxiety into more ease and stability.
Build simple daily practices that rewire how you think and feel over time.
A simple, practical guide to calming your nervous system and retraining your thoughts — one small shift at a time.
A guided experience to help you apply these tools daily and create real, lasting change. One small step at a time.
One-on-one support to help you move through anxiety, emotional patterns, and life transitions with guidance and care.
Flip the Switch is a delightful blend of warmth, encouragement, and practical tools to calm the nervous system and shift your perspective. Bonnie’s bubbly, uplifting spirit shines through every page. She shares simple ideas that may seem small at first but have a way of working their way into your life and becoming tools you return to again and again. This book is a wonderful toolbox to help you shift your state and feel better, one small step at a time.— Robin Friedman, Integrative Energy Practitioner and author of The Energy of Abundance
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“When I started Flip the Switch, I was flooded with negative thoughts. Over the 30 days, my thinking became much more positive, I felt far less affected by other people’s negativity and I feel more confident. Now when I find myself spiraling downward, I reach for one of the tools. This transformative 30-days gave me a powerful realization: when you have the right tools, positive thoughts really are a choice. The toolbox Bonnie gave us made all the difference, and I am so grateful.” – RW”
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“Bonnie is one of the sincerest people I have ever worked with. Her guidance and self-regulating tools have helped calm me through difficult moments. Recently I woke up from a nightmare with my body shaking. I remembered the finger-holding technique she teaches in the book. I was so anxious I couldn’t remember which finger to hold, so I held them all — including my thumb for anxiety. Within minutes my body calmed and I was able to fall back asleep. WOW!” — L.D.
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“If you looking for easy to learn, effective ways to feel calmer and more in control Flip the Switch is a must read. Bonnie has a wonderful and rare gift for turning complex ideas into something clear, relatable, and easy to apply – it feels like advice from a trusted, wise friend. The short chapters make it easy to pick up anytime, and the gentle, practical techniques really work. The workbook is a standout – just a few minutes a day can create real, lasting change. I highly recommend it! This is the kind of book you’ll want to share – because if more people read it and used the tools the world would be a better, calmer place.” – Linda Dee
Copyright 2026 – Bonnie Durkin