This book was written for me. I loved the ways the author explained the connections between ADHD and hormones, menstrual cycles, different stages in life, diet, you name it! ADHD is not just a brain condition but truly impacts and is impacted by the whole body. This connected so many dots for me and gave me insight into how all my symptoms are related.

Coming from a family in which every woman, from mid 60s to as young as 5, has been diagnosed with ADHD or other neurodiversity’s, this was so validating to read. There is so much to learn about the way our bodies work. The medical field has a lot of catching up to do but this book was more informative and empowering than anything I’ve come across so far.

I want to buy this book for every neurodivergent woman I know.

I have been following Dr. Jolene Brighten for years and have loved her other books, so I was really excited to read this book! As a woman myself, I absolutely love that she's bringing more attention to how differently ADHD can show up in women because it truly is not talked about enough.

One of my favorite parts was how much she focuses on the connection between hormones, our menstrual cycles, PMDD, perimenopause, and menopause. These are conversations we desperately need to be having, and I learned so much. I also really appreciate that Dr. Brighten takes a holistic approach with nutrition, gut health, and supplements while also recognizing that Western medicine absolutely has its place when it's needed. It's such a balanced and practical perspective.

This is such an informative, empowering, and validating read. Whether you've just been diagnosed or you've known you have ADHD for years, I think there's something valuable here. I honestly think this book could be life changing for so many women trying to understand themselves and finally feel like they have a roadmap. Highly recommend!

I likel how this book helps explain why we may struggling so much during perimenopause. What I don’t like is the overly marketing style language. There’s no solution, protocol, or even a quiz that would solve all the issues. But it is still helpful to learn more about the processes that are taking place.

As an undiagnosed woman who strongly relates to many ADHD traits, this book was an incredibly eye-opening read.

It helped me better understand the unique challenges women with ADHD can face, particularly the impact hormones can have on symptoms throughout different stages of life. So many things that I’ve experienced suddenly made sense, and I found myself having countless “that explains so much” moments while reading.

I also read this with my daughter in mind, and it gave me a much deeper understanding of how to better support her. The information was presented in a way that was easy to understand without feeling overwhelming, even though it does include a lot of medical terminology intended to be useful when speaking with healthcare providers. Despite this, it is still very accessible and easy to follow, and I came away feeling more informed, validated, and compassionate.

One of my favorite additions was the 14-day reset plan and the included recipes. I love that the book doesn’t just explain the science—it also provides practical steps you can take. I’m really looking forward to trying the reset for myself to see whether it helps improve my hormones and, in turn, my ADHD symptoms.

This is one of those books that I know I’ll return to again and again. In fact, I’ll be purchasing my own copy because I want to be able to revisit it throughout different stages of my life and eventually share it with my daughter as she grows older.

I’m incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to read this book. I would highly recommend it to any woman with ADHD, anyone who suspects they may have ADHD, or those wanting to better understand the unique experiences of women living with it

This came at a perfect time for, as someone recently diagnosed with ADHD. Dr. Brighten connects the dots in an easy to understand manner, making this a valuable read for women with ADHD.

As an elementary teacher and woman in perimenopause, this book was very informative. It was refreshing to finally understand why I had been experiencing symptoms that seemed odd for many years. The author explained how our hormones affected ADHD women differently, which was so eye opening for me. I will be recommending this book to other teachers that I know that also have ADHD. This is a must read for all neurodivergent women.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (4.5/5)
This book connected so many missing dots for me! Dr. Brighten explains the intricate links between ADHD, hormones, menstrual phases, PMDD, and nutrition in a way that just makes sense. Realizing that ADHD isn't just in your head, but a full brain-body experience, was so validating.

This is a life-changing book. It is full of wisdom that will help the reader live a more full and happy life. This is one I will return to again and again. Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the advanced copy of the book.