Laugh Lines with Kim & Penn Holderness Mental Breakdowns & Moonshot Goals with Mike Massimino
Jul 29, 2025
Join former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino, a veteran of two spaceflights and author of 'Moonshot,' as he shares inspiring tales of perseverance and goal-setting. He reveals how he overcame three rejections from NASA and trained to pass a tough vision test. The heartfelt discussion also delves into emotional challenges, like parents coping with their kids leaving for college, and the importance of teamwork in achieving dreams. Listeners will find a mix of humor, personal growth, and insights on pursuing seemingly impossible ambitions.
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Pre-Grieving Kid Leaving Home
- Kim Holderness experienced an emotional breakdown about her daughter leaving for college.
- Despite attempts to plan and stay busy, she felt waves of grief and tears before the event.
Express Emotions to Heal
- Put words to your emotions instead of suppressing them to begin healing.
- Processing feelings openly is healthier than pushing them down for later.
Facing Feelings vs Numbing
- Kim Holderness shared her struggle resisting instincts to numb emotions with scrolling, eating, or drinking.
- Despite wanting to avoid discomfort, she forces herself to face emotions authentically.
