ADHD Experts Podcast 584- All You Can Be with ADHD: How to Uplift Kids Who Think Differently
Nov 18, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Penn and Kim Holderness, content creators and co-authors of 'All You Can Be with ADHD,' share their insights on uplifting kids with ADHD. They delve into the importance of recognizing strengths, using their book to navigate diagnoses, and creating safe spaces for children to thrive. They highlight key messages like 'you're not alone' and the need for strength-based praise. With a blend of personal stories and practical strategies, they inspire parents and educators to foster resilience and creativity in children who think differently.
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Childhood Costume Melted But Felt Belonging
- Kim describes preferring cheap plastic store-bought Halloween costumes as a child despite her mother's sewing skill.
- She remembers melting in Florida inside a plastic costume but cherishing the belonging it brought.
Emotional Dysregulation Explains Childhood Shame
- Penn realized emotional dysregulation in ADHD was overlooked in his childhood and it shaped his playground experiences.
- Recognizing emotions as part of ADHD reframes shame and explains unpredictable mood swings.
A Clubhouse Reframes ADHD As Strengths
- The ADHD clubhouse reframes traits as strengths and normalizes emotion, spontaneity, and creativity.
- Depicting famous members shows kids ADHD can fuel success, not just deficits.
