i really enjoyed this, even though i haven't actually been diagnosed, so take my review with a grain of salt. i appreciated the friendly and supportive tone of the book, i feel like i got some good tips and some new ways to think about or do things, and hopefully i'll be a little kinder to myself after this book.

I really liked how simple and straight forward this was to read. The sections about movement, nutrition, and hormone cycles were very helpful. This is a great book to have in your toolbox!

Author Lisa Dee wrote about her experiences with ADHD as written in her book Healthy Happy ADHD. Author Lisa Dee writes on how she found that she might be experiencing ADHD symptoms. The book is written basically for women on what ADHD is and the symptoms along with ways of how to deal and cope with the disorder in their daily lives. Day to day life at home, work and out in the community. If you find yourself struggling and feeling that you might have ADHD please see advice.

Really useful book for someone with ADHD. It took me a while to get into, but that always happens with non-fiction. I took away a lot from it and will definitely refer back to this one in future

Happy Healthy ADHD by Lisa Dee is an empowering and practical guide for neurodivergent women looking to build a healthier lifestyle that works with their ADHD, not against it. Lisa Dee’s blend of personal experience, research, and actionable tips makes this book both relatable and accessible.

What I appreciated most was the book’s ADHD-friendly approach—short, digestible sections and clear, adaptable advice. Dee’s emphasis on ditching restrictive, shame-based health norms felt refreshing and inclusive, and her strategies for creating ADHD-friendly routines were genuinely helpful. The Easy Meals section and guidance on managing hormonal fluctuations were particularly valuable, offering insights that felt tailored to the unique challenges of ADHD.

While the advice was practical and encouraging, some areas could have gone a bit deeper. For example, I would have loved more examples of how to adjust the tips for those facing severe executive dysfunction. Still, the book’s overall tone of self-compassion and empowerment makes it a standout resource.

If you’re a woman navigating ADHD and looking for approachable strategies to improve your well-being, Happy Healthy ADHD is an excellent pick. Lisa Dee’s honesty, warmth, and expertise make this book a must-read for anyone seeking to thrive with ADHD.

This book offers a helpful introduction to managing ADHD, especially for femme-presenting individuals. It thoughtfully addresses masking and the “female” neurodivergent experience, with well-researched, practical tips beyond generic advice. The friendly tone kept me engaged, and I appreciated the “take what resonates” approach.

However, some aspects felt out of touch, assuming access to resources like gyms, therapists, and free time. The emphasis on body shaping also had subtle fatphobic undertones.

Overall, it’s a useful guide, but its accessibility may vary depending on individual circumstances.


Thank you to NetGalley and Rodale Inc.

Synopsis
This book is a life blueprint tailored specifically to ADHD but anyone can read it. It has different sections like grocery shopping tips, exercises you can do and mental health tips. With the end of each section the author answers a question from their platform.

Thoughts
I loved it! Can I just say that this book needs to be published. I need to preference this by saying I don’t have ADHD but I have another severe mental illness. I want to implement some of these tips in my daily life and see if they work.

Audience
I think that the tips in this book aren’t just for those with ADHD but everyone. Adults struggling with their 20s, adults that have faced trauma, adults that have relationship issues. You have really done a good job by targeting a wide array of people.

This is a great book for adults with ADHD who are full of guilt about whether or not they "do enough". There are practical tips on how to be happy and healthy and lots of reminders that your brain is different and what works for others may not work for you and that's ok.

(ad pr) Thank you to NetGalley, Rodale Inc & Lisa Dee

Usually, I love reading Self help items and have always been curious about ADHD though I’ve never been diagnosed with it, however I kept getting distracted reading this, would re start over sections. I thought the layout was great and it wasn’t long sections but just didn’t hold my attention.

Publication date: 4th February, 2025
Read dates: 13th November – 17th December 2024

I enjoyed this book. As an adult woman who is not diagnosed, this book was pretty helpful and insightful. Will be reading it again and recommending it to friends and family.

This book is great for anyone with ADHD. It has really helped me step back and see how I treat myself and how to live with ADHD in a more positive light.

A nice read for someone who is newly diagnosed, probably good for someone in their late twenties or early thirties. I’m glad I read this, I think it has shifted my perspective on a how I treat myself. And it has motivated me to try some new things! Would recommend to a newly diagnosed adhd woman.

Well written, informative and provided a lot of actionable intelligence and ideas for me to implement in my daily life.

As someone newly diagnosed with ADHD, I thought there were a lot of helpful tips and interesting information in this book. I'll definitely be going back to further explore some of her insights and suggestions.

This was a bit of a mixed bag for me.

The good:
* Spoke well to the "female" experience of having neurodivergence- as a parent with an AFAB child with classic AuDHD symptoms who is dismissed because they mask/perform just fine, this will be enlightening and affirming for many.
* The tips were helpful and well researched. It wasn't just "eat well, workout" in the generic sense, but in a "here is how to keep your struggling body on track" kind of way.

The not-as-good:
* A little bit fatphobic?- I can't say the author openly linked weight to health and happiness, but the hyper-focus on how training/shaping/maintaining her body really helped felt like there were some worrisome undertones there.
* A bit out of touch-while all these recommendations were solid, this feel very "conventionally attractive white woman discovers self-care" and didn't necessarily get into options for those who don't have access to grocery stores, therapists, gyms, free time etc. "Just wander the world and find yourself" isn't really advice that is useful to most of us.

Overall, this is a good introduction to the basics that can help people with ADHD, especially those who are femme-presenting. However, the implementation described in this book might not be super accessible.

I need to thank you the author. As a woman I don't think there is enough awareness for us about ADHD. Is always "You are hormonal" and never "hey is because your brain is just different" . Thank you for giving me what I needed. Thank you.

Overall this was a solid read. It is a great beginner book for someone new to learning about ADHD but also had a lot of tips for someone who has been diagnosed for many years looking for more help. It got a little tedious talking about food and dietary options but the tips about staying regulated were very helpful at the end.