The Anxious Achiever The Couple Making the Most of ADHD for Their Creative Business
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Jan 8, 2025 
Penn and Kim Holderness, former Amazing Race winners turned entrepreneurs, share their journey of navigating ADHD as a couple. They discuss how they embraced neurodiversity to create a thriving business, offering strategies for balancing emotional dysregulation and task management. The couple highlights finding humor in creative pressures and the importance of adaptable environments for growth. They reflect on their transition from corporate life to creative freedom, embracing risk-taking in the digital landscape while maintaining family support.
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Emotional Impact of ADHD
- The emotional impact of ADHD, like shame from letting others down, is often overlooked.
- This emotional dysregulation is a significant aspect, especially concerning mistakes and their perceived impact on others.
Penn's Emotional Dysregulation
- Penn Holderness used to cry a lot, even as a teenager, due to emotional dysregulation related to ADHD.
- Now, he recognizes and verbalizes when he's emotionally overwhelmed, improving communication and relationships.
Managing ADHD in the Workplace
- Avoid overwhelming individuals with ADHD by managing incoming requests.
- When someone is hyperfocused, minimize interruptions and respect their need for uninterrupted work time.
