Penn and Kim Holderness discuss their journey and book 'ADHD is Awesome' on embracing neurodiversity. They highlight the strengths of ADHD, managing public exposure, and advocating for understanding neurodiverse individuals.
ADHD can be reframed as a brain difference, offering unique creativity and focus.
Understanding and patience are vital in supporting loved ones with ADHD.
Deep dives
Introduction and Background of the Podcast
The podcast features Scott Miller hosting discussions on leadership, welcoming guests from various fields like best-selling authors, industry leaders, researchers, and survivors of tragedies to share insights for personal development. In this episode, Franklin Covey interviews Pen and Kim Holderness, known for their social videos and their New York Times bestseller 'ADHD is Awesome,' offering a guide for thriving with ADHD.
Becoming Social Media Sensations
Pen and Kim Holderness share their journey from being in news and media roles to creating viral videos like 'Christmas Jamies,' garnering 17 million views in a week. The success led them to start their own content production, build a strong following on platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, beginning a career in innovative content creation.
Embracing ADHD as a Strength
Pen discusses his experiences living with ADHD, highlighting the upsides of creative and spontaneous thinking while acknowledging the challenges like forgetfulness and struggles with functioning. The couple aims to destigmatize ADHD, framing it as a brain difference rather than a disorder, showcasing how unique brain functions can lead to enhanced creativity and focus.
Parenting and Partnering with Understanding
Kim and Pen navigate the complexities of parenting and partnering with ADHD, acknowledging the importance of understanding and patience. Kim emphasizes the value of grace, sharing personal insights on how to support and communicate effectively with loved ones who have ADHD, promoting acceptance and appreciation for individual strengths and challenges.
Known for their viral social videos and Penn's unique ability to wrap everyday situations, Penn and Kim Holderness bring a refreshing and relatable perspective to the topic of ADHD in this episode discussing their latest book, ADHD is Awesome: A Guide to (Mostly) Thriving with ADHD. They share their personal experiences, from Penn's career as a sportscaster to their decision to start a media training company, and how their journey led them to write this inspiring and informative book. With humor and vulnerability, they explore the challenges and strengths of ADHD, offering insights for parents, partners, leaders, and individuals themselves. The conversation delves into the five stages of owning an ADHD identity and the importance of understanding and embracing neurodiversity.