ADHD Is Awesome Book Trailer

ADHD Is Awesome arrives April 30th. Pre-order your copy now at theholdernessfamily.com/adhd-...
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[@thedupontnest]

Not me searching for this book on Amazon, getting distracted and looking for another book, only to end up practicing piano for a half hour and just now opening my phone realizing the irony of what happened. 😂 I think I’d benefit from reading this!

[@user-zn4wl4qc7n]

😂 oh i know that experience so well

[@jennifermarsh3201]

🙋‍♀️me too!

[@Molly_1123]

If (impulse control alert) you can’t wait until April, after you pre-order the Holderness’ book, check out “How to ADHD,” which is both a great channel and a new book

[@VintageToysASMR]

We're SO glad Penn has the brain he has, because what wonderful fun songs and memories he has made for us all! ❤❤❤

[@carynplatt9790]

What an important public service announcement for those with ADHD, those who love someone with ADHD, and those who have no one in their life with ADHD! So, basically, it's a good book to read for everyone! 😊

[@whatisthisalgorithm]

You are the reason I found out i have ADHD. My College Writing professor from 2020 put your COVID videos in our weekly assignment page when we went virtual and I ended up watching a lot of your other videos on my own and realized, "I do all of these things". Thank you😁

[@anneliesejohnson3662]

I love this! I'm a "Kim", a wife of an awesome ADHDer. My son also has ADHD, and I often joke that my life is ruled by it. I look forward to reading your book and love that you wrote it! Every teacher should be required to read it, too.

[@mimiresnick9251]

You'd be surprised how many teachers have ADHD with a smidge of OCD to get the job done right. Think about it 😁👍.

[@anneliesejohnson3662]

@@mimiresnick9251 Agree! I taught for many years, and I'd like to think I had a good pulse on handing ADHD. Unfortunately, my now high school son has been told that over the years that our schools aren't for him. Luckily, for him, he's got a mama in the know!

[@kimberlyr2864]

This Kim is also an ADHD wife & Mom! ❤️🙋🏻‍♀️

[@LucaGames123]

This is such a good channel, I have ADHD and autism, and I have bullies, In fact, one of them has called me a dumbass for fidgeting with a pencil, he has harassed me for giving an a answer to a question about cells, getting called racist for telling the teacher about a student moaning and it making me and my friends uncomfortable. I do everything to see if people will like me, and I found some people who have helped me through this entire thing, They both have adhd, and they have siblings just like me, so once again, thank you for creating this channel and making these enchanting videos about what it’s like living and having adhd is like. ❤❤

[@user-zn4wl4qc7n]

this was adorable, i love it. i'm really glad you created this book!! AND I just have to say, that the most memorable part of that video for my ADHD brain was "wow, that's a lot of guitars on the wall" 🤣

[@appleonaya2659]

This bout made me cry. I work with the department of voc tech because I've hardly kept a job more than a year. I have no friend group. Still single. What you said in this video and writing this book really really touched my heart and means so much. Thank you Penn.

[@sarah-phillips]

My son has ADHD and HOLY SMOKES YES. I know your book will help many so people! As part of my son's diagnosis we took a course on ADHD and while I knew a lot, I learned so much. Like every educator and school administrator needs to get information like that. It's an invisible diagnosis. You're just seen as a problem. A disruptive student. So not fair. Fortunately he had wonderful teachers who worked with him but that's not always the case.

[@kyleregan302]

More children need to hear this! Uplift and encourage! Support play and fund what works to make our future bright!

[@davidcarner5085]

I just want to say thank you for this book. I was diagnosed with autism and anxiety 8 yrs ago, and two weeks ago, got to add ADHD to the plate. Reading Kim saying, "It's going to be okay." .....it made me cry. It made me realize how badly I needed to hear that. Thank you.

[@stephenlondon3363]

Wow, not only was this an amazing and awesome public service announcement for ADHD, but leave it to Penn to put his patented comedic spin on this subject, and it was absolute genius to have him on the left and his ADHD on the right!! Plus I love when he graces us with one of his original tunes, being such a fantastic singer and multi-instrumentalist… And God bless Kim for being his life partner all these many years… I just love the Holderness family!! 👱🏻‍♂️👩🏼🎼🎤🎹

[@earnestlanguage4242]

I'm audio-booking How to ADHD by Jessica McCabe right now. Your book is up next. I love ADHD'ers because they are fun, interesting, surprising, and persistent

[@Sam_on_YouTube]

How do you think that book would be for a newly diagnosed 12 year old? I have ADHD and I'm taking my 12 year old daughter to be evaluated next week.

[@limalicious]

I'm getting so much out of that book right now. My mom wants to borrow it next.

[@CrystalKStearns]

This is awesome. The best way for people to understand is by hearing the experiences from those that actually live with it.

[@tammywegner5110]

Just finished your book. I read it and listened to it. Not exactly sure why but balled at the end. I have a daughter who is now 23 and a boyfriend who both have severe ADHD. It can be exhausting for me I can only imagine being the one that has it. My other two children has accused me of making excuses for her through out the years because of her behavior but as a mom I always felt she needed protection a. She has been on medication since 5th grade which has helped but as she got older high school she found pot and started self medicating and has gone back and forth with medication. She still lives with me we still struggle. As for my BF he just was diagnosed a month ago as I had saw all the signs. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this book. As I’m crying writing this. It has helped me so much and hoping my daughter and BF will open themselves to read or listen to it also. I know I will be listening to it a few times as the support and knowledge has been such a help and encouragement. Thank you to your whole family!!

[@janedeuber1596]

I’m a “first hour” after post subscriber because I know that no matter what the topic, you will make me laugh. Getting the book now. Thank you!🙏🏻

[@diceman74]

Ordered! I'm 49 and I was just diagnosed last week. It's a relief to know what's been going on with me, and I'm glad to start being able to harness it better.

[@jedisentinel1499]

Im 47 at diagnosed at 45. Tragic but I finally have some closure. Hope you’re well!

[@snelson2669]

Thank you for being such an amazing advocate for those with ADHD. You make it look good. Keep it up. I think it will make a bigger difference than you think.

[@lyndakadey6327]

We finished listening to the book. I was only diagnosed in my 50’s, yes ADHD is a label but it is a welcome label because my husband grew up having many many negative associations. Even my husband wasn’t sure sure although I suspected he did. It has been challenging at times being diagnosed later in life but books like yours are so uplifting and kind. Things are definitely looking up thanks to the book. There are so many times I can relate to Kim. I’ve noticed my husband is doing some more silly things when he has an ADHD moment. Perhaps more forgiving of himself.

[@DeliahAyala.2.14.91.]

I love how you guys are really tackling this head on. I really liked the other video you made about ADHD as well. You're totally right, it's not a nice name at all, it forces you to live with a stigma (that you dont deserve at all) and in my experience, every person ive known with adhd has been insanely intelligent with exceptional problem solving skills. You are a clear example. It needs a new name! Thank you for writing this, it will help so many people ❤ Kim I think you're a great wife and mother

[@Jen-jy9gv]

I'm just about to read your book. I have off the charts ADHD for a female.... but I'm 55, a tenured professor of Neuroanatomy, and a witness to the power of a combo of meds and lifestyle management. No matter how many meds I take - and I am thankful for them - there are still everyday ways to be better. I have memorized "glasses, wallet keys and phone". It's nice to see you being yourself but respectful of the non-ADHD people in your life. But just recently I lost something off the top of my vehicle, not sure what

[@mgon6536]

I love your channel! Thank you for all that you guys do. It is awesome you wrote a book! I was recently diagnosed with autism and ADHD at the age of 46. I have basically lived with it all my life n by the grace of God learned to cope somehow. The neurologist just told me the diagnosis and said , "there is nothing else I can do for you,"follow up with your doctor". No explanation, pamphlet, or help. I hope one day your book will be in the doctor's offices. I know your book will help a lot of people because your channel already has.

[@lindseybriggs2771]

I've loved you guys for so many years. I've suffered professionally for so many years because of this condition. I'm smart enough to be able to succeed in spite of it but not without a huge ton of stress and anxiety and feelings of just worthlessness. I'm glad that you're making this effort because honestly I think it could change lives.

[@dianaheilman5163]

Thank you for writing this!! You give us so much hope.

[@jarrodsmith8260]

Just pre-ordered! So glad you're helping remove the stigma around having ADHD. It really is a super power when used for good

[@Songdaddy]

I'm 61 years old and was labeled Learning Disabled grade school and was put into LDG (Learning Disability Group) classes. The things that had us do in order to make us "normal" could fill a book. I was finally diagnosed with A.D.D. at age 41.

[@LS-ei7xk]

I'm learning disabled, too... but suspect I'm either ADHD (the spacey type), or have a mild degree of autism-- or both! However, I have a lot of other things like PTSD... a veritable alphabet soup of dx. It gets tiresome. At the end of the day, I'm just me. : ) I'm 74.

[@adcharz7105]

I'm a male fellow Kim, and know this is gonna be an awesome read. And congrats. on finishing a book. I'm writing two, without ADHD and have finished neither..

[@reginahernandez7810]

I love that point! " disorder" I'm pretty sure my grandson has that. Unfortunately when your kids are older, they don't like being told what to do. I've told my daughter to get it checked. She gets mad at him when he gets in trouble for " distracting" class. I feel so bad for him, I cry. He is soooo smart and soon loving and caring. I cried one time with happiness to him because he held a door opened for an elder woman. He has such great qualities. I don't know what to do. I pray to GOD to watch over him for now. Thank you guys for making my day with your videos. Out of all my KZbinrs I watch, you guys are so real and I don't think you can do anything to make someone question your thoughts. LOVE YA!

[@beththecatlover]

Oh you are so funny Penn.🤣😆🤣😆 Just LOVE and ADMIRE how you write lyrics on the fly! Your singing is so expressive. I WANT ADHD to escape my over-attentiveness and nerdiness. The endng was GREAT and so honest!!

[@mikemeyerphotopro]

Another great video Penn. I love your content and this video is another great example. I think I have ADD and a little Dyslexia but being 62 we didn't get diagnosed back in the 60's. I've survived but I wonder what my life would have been like with a little more help in elementary school 🤔😀

[@bobaagard]

Thank you! Been a fan since just before Covid, but it wasn’t until Amazing Race that I realized that ADHD was a superpower, and going back and watching the channel has helped me harness this power. Looking forward to the book.

[@elizabethduthie409]

Just watched this WONDERFUL teaching’s for all of us. I have a wonderful with a Books Store here on Whidbey and will go down to tell of this book and take my iPad to show with a Latte for her. Thank You awesome guys for this book. I was the one in my younger years of giving some trust and friendship. They a still given me a hug when we cross paths.❤❤❤❤

[@maritzatdolich]

I love you guys! Following you since COVID. Thank you for "coming all out". ADHD is a gift and a challenge... But mostly a gift. God bless you and the family.😊

[@stacymichele6840]

I can't love this enough!! My son (12) and I (Both ADHD) LOVE all of the positive messages and videos that you share about ADHD and how it can be used as a Superpower! My hubby is the Kim in our family, and I know ALL of us will enjoy reading this book together!!

[@creyn143]

I really thought the book was great! Me and mother both read it. We figured out my ex, and my dad both have severe ADHD. I think reading this book will help us begin to handle my dad better. We just never thought he was listening, or cared about what we were talking about. I love your videos too btw, you guys are funny.

[@stephaniebarrows5428]

Oh, my gosh. I’m going through the audiobook, which has been a challenge! (Ironically, I wasn’t able to finish audiobooks until this summer … when I finally found an affordable assessment for ADHD!) I’m on chapter 9, and I’m recalling how my fave job was clean-up and deboning the humongous turkey. (I also love to eat, which has provided its own challenges, because of hypoglycemia which in the past was controlled by all the exercise I was doing.) I’ve gave my Lyft driver a referral for your book and Jessica McCabe’s book. (Oh, and ADHD for Smart-A** Women, of course!)

[@linkedtogether2071]

THANK YOU!!! I have preordered this book and can't wait to read it and share with my great nephew who was diagnosed a year ago and is still trying to adjust.

[@RachelSmith-ll6uv]

Just preordered on Barnes & Noble. Was diagnosed at age 33, and have been slowly learning about how my brain works differently than others. Can't wait to read this!

[@PeytonStraub-mh5vc]

Me wanting to add a comment but realizing I dont have a account so figuring out how to make a account and then going on a wild goose chase to find my email and then tottaly forgetting what I was doing because I was going through my camera roll to find a profile picture but I ended up looking through all my old photos and then remembering that I was making a account so I finished making my account and watched some other youtube videos and my recommended showed me this and then I remembered I had been watching it but then just remembered I wanted to write a comment but now I forget what I was origanally gonna say. Anyway, u guys are amazing, ive been watching you forever and have listened to all ur podcast episodes. Keep on making these videos, always give me a good laugh. Maybe this comment will make it into your podcast. Aw man now I have to say somthing funny or heartwarming because I want to get on the podcast. I remember when I was like 15 me and my family were sitting around the table at thanksgivig and my dad was scrolling somthing and saw the all about the baste video its what I reccomend any time I show someone you guys. U guys have helped me through the years and I thank you for it.

[@quinnywinnybobinny]

omg yes!!!! penn and kim told me about this during the holiday meet and greet!! i'm so excited it's coming soon!!!!

[@Molly_1123]

This is so great! Congrats on finishing a big project (“outlines…but all of my ideas are on post-it notes…can’t we just mind-map this thing?”). I’m a therapist with ADHD and hyped about reading it! Also a GenX Tarheel alumna who has enjoyed the Holderness Family videos over the years!

[@brendaomeze6851]

Why can't I like more than once..heck why isn't there a love button to click? Awesome!! Hope it goes viral..both book and video 😅

[@CourtneyDraper-ml6we]

I can't wait for this book. Both my husband and i have ADHD. (And our kids dont really have a chance, of course they all have it.) Our house is crazy, but it sure is fun!

[@shannonkatherine]

I was diagnosed with ADHD in grade 2. I’m 34 now. The doctors you worked with are the cream of the crop. Love the idea of lots of graphics and fast paced and entertaining! Pre-ordering.

[@heathrusty]

I already love it just based on the title - I love that it celebrates who we are rather than how do we overcome this "problem" of who we are. Can't wait to see what's inside. (I'm a mom with ADHD parenting a child with ADHD, so probably will be helpful in many ways in our house.)

[@heathersimboli1093]

As a fellow ADHDer and a mom of 2 ADHD kiddos, we embrace our differences and use them as our amazing superpowers! Thank you for working to de stigmatize ADHD!

[@renagadexx3623]

Your videos been a huge impact in my life I was born with Adhd and I feel like nobody understands me I always feel like im a outcast I was bullied thank you so much Penn love you and your family

[@juliec3819]

Can’t wait for your book. I just preordered it. My son and I both have ADHD. I hope this book will be a good tool for us to manage our squirreley brains. Oh look there’s a squirrel outside on the fence!

[@Magiasama88]

Penn. I've worn your ADHD is Awesome (insert squirrel emoji) so much the collar is deflated and I've got big ol' holes in the armpits. I've gotten so many compliments and notices of recognition while adorning this proud symbol of greatness. I am going to be a father soon and I if my genetics have anything to say about it I want to make sure my kid knows they are powerful and capable. This book is on my shopping list as of... (goes to link)... link not loading.. damnit! I'LL KEEP TRYING!!!

[@Sam_on_YouTube]

I was at a school function chatting with another father. A couple of years ago, I told him about my ADHD diagnosis and it sounded... familiar. He is now diagnosed and so is his daughter. His daughter has taken to rigid scheduling as a strategy which has worked very well for her. A little too well, he's talking to her about scheduling in some unscheduled time into her schedule. Anyway (tangent, sorry) he came up to me to tell me about it wearing an ADHD shirt. Then another father who also has it noticed the shirt and came over to talk to us both about it. One of my daughters I'm pretty sure has it too. She's being evaluated next week.

[@lvohra77]

Thanks! Just got this for my daughter and me (I'm pretty sure I've gone undiagnosed). Hoping for Barnes and Noble in Northern VA! :)

[@mikemeyerphotopro]

B&N in NOVA is awesome ... except their bathrooms are always a mess 🤔

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Awesome! Needed resource! Best book ad I’ve ever heard/seen! 😆👍🎊You Rock!

[@RuariB-gp4jt]

Thank you. I am a ADHD patient. I do wanna hide. Thisade me feel so much better about myself. You guys are amazing.

[@ScotHarkins]

There are more people with ADHD than have blonde hair. I outnumber myself! Diagnosed in 2001 at age 35, at my own expense. "ADHD in spades." There was so so little available for adults with ADHD. Meds help A LOT, but learning how to drive this brain has been a job unto itself. Life can be so much better, but it takes work and support and a forgiving nature. Pre-ordering now. Yay!

[@LEM19284]

Hi there The book link is not working. It won’t open. Just a white screen. Ok, I’ll check back… so I can pre-order 😊❤

[@tiashort282]

Same!

[@ginettemusker7872]

Same, not working. Help, we have ADHD, you know we'll forget to come back to order! @@tiashort282

[@Sam_on_YouTube]

Question: I have ADHD. I am also taking my daughter next week to be evaluated. I'm pretty confident she has it too. Her case is more obvious than mine (I have inattentive type and am not hyperactive, she is both inattentive and hyperactive, symptoms that are much more noticeable, which is why I wasn't diagnosed until after law school). Would this be a good book for a 12 year old just learning about her condition? She knows a little. I've always talked openly about it and she knows I suspect she has it and why and she watches KZbinrs with it sometimes (including you sometimes, mostly your music). But would this book be good for her, or is the target audience older? Thanks for all you do.

[@user-zn4wl4qc7n]

great question. I obviously dont know the answer, but I wanted to make a suggestion: a resource that might be good for her is the youtube channel How To ADHD

[@Sam_on_YouTube]

@@user-zn4wl4qc7n I watch that channel a lot. My daughter doesn't like it that much. It is geared toward a little older, high school and into adulthood. Some good stuff for a 12 year old, but not enough for her to relate to it. A lot of neurology on that channel, along with strategies for finance and other things she doesn't relate to yet.

[@crazytown9140]

Yes this is my question also with an almost 12 year old. Of course she isn’t the only one with it in our family.

[@kathyoverton998]

Back when I was diagnosed, they called it minimal brain damage . So I was put in the "special" class and rode the "special" bus. Show my parents treated me like I was fragile and my brother has always resented how I was spoiled.

[@geniereiman1089]

My son is ADHD, but was never super hyperactive. He had trouble staying focused on school work that did not interest him. I did lots of research on this and one thing I remember reading was the ADHD is a hunter trait. If you stay to focused on what is just in front of you, you could miss the fact that a bear is coming up behind you. I love this idea. It makes so much sense.

[@cathymaymoyer5992]

ADHD is. awesome. You and Kim are. awesome. And as a petite woman with ADHD who is soooo close to finishing a PhD in special education, and who is a big advocate of raising awareness and breaking stigma, and who shares your videos when teaching undergrads, and who totally loves Kim’s beautiful style, and who is going to your website to buy the book just as soon as I finish this comment… Know what other ADHD merch I’d love to see? 😁 An “ADHD is Awesome” shirt that fits like the ones Kim wears. Please. If you can. If not, no worries, still love you ❤️ (But if you can, that’d be awesome… great song btw. 😊)

[@theatregirl16]

This is so amazing, thank you Penn and Kim for making this known to everyone. Bring an adult with ADHD, watching you guys has made me more confident in myself. Thank you!!!🩵🩵🩵

[@kathyfritz9962]

As a teacher, I just pre-ordered

[@geemeyers2559]

My husband has ADHD. Awesome is exactly how I describe him. I am going to purchase this book, thank you.

[@mihaelahuban5287]

congratulations 🎉 for your book! i pre-ordered the book and find out you two have another book, “everybody fights….” and i bought this one on kindle and i started reading it. i,m looking forward to read the new book, good job

[@alyasviews]

I just got the book yesterday. It’s awesome!!!

[@hemaccabe4292]

Go Penn Go! Now let's get that Potluck Concert going!

[@charlescampisijr.8065]

This is amazing. Much love.

[@shanaadams5119]

My brother has ADHD. I'm looking forward to reading the book, but I also might like to get one for him. Will there be an audiobook version? He is unable to read except for a few select words that he has learned to recognize.

[@amberyoung4425]

Love this!! I need this book

[@brendaokuda2158]

YES WE ARE!!!! 💖💖💖

[@leslieroycroft3569]

We’ll put. I hate the name. There are some crazy superpowers that I’m so proud of and I’m not ashamed to be different. I use to mention it to people often because I felt like there was nothing to be ashamed of. I still feel that way but I do mention it less than I used to because when people/coworkers know then everything gets noticed and chalked up to me having ADHD. Like “normal” busy people don’t set things down somewhere and forget where they put it or get distracted. I mention it less now because I feel like when people are well aware that I have ADHD then they almost keep an unspoken tally of everything i do and the label ends up hurting me, when really I’m also doing some pretty awesome things that would get more recognition if I weren’t being judged for silly things.

[@billy91011]

I have adhd, my wife has adhd, my son has adhd, my friend adhd.... I need this book.

[@JoeytheCardKing]

The squirrel with the pizza 🍕 Love it!

[@TheSarahbear03]

I have had ADD for about 20 years & I cried my eyes out through the whole chapter you read on Sound Cloud. My son just got done being tested for ADHD & we have his evaluation meeting in a couple weeks. I feel a lot of shame that my son got his ADHD from me because ADHD is genetic.

[@ashley31278]

Pre-ordered!

[@carynplatt9790]

I was trying to figue out the whole time which one of the Penn's is actually there and which one is on a green screen.... 🤔 Can anyone tell?

[@tony_2024]

My name is Tony, I am an Midwestern with ADHD and Autism, I have had bad things happened to me in the past but I don't let bullying get to me as of 2024.

[@LEM19284]

I am so glad I know you have the same thing I recently found out I have too. I’m buying the physical book 📖 now

[@martyschrader]

Jam it, Penn! "Writing" on the fly, oh, yeaaaaaaah.

[@Charlotte_923]

This video is awesome!

[@Blondieyee]

You guys are awesome 😍 this made me proud of having ADHD

[@phillylilmermaid7802]

Already ordered.

[@carolynpotter4418]

Trying to find the link again?

[@tuskawilla]

This felt like a cimbalta commercial but i'm gonna buy 3 books for all my squirrels

[@justinewhite-hadley3138]

I freakin love ya!!❤😂

[@HueOfFunAdventures]

will there be an audiobook? - migraines damaged my eyesight so can no longer read books

[@danielhimes9068]

Ordered :-D

[@kelleywimberley]

My whole family has ADHD- it’s a little hectic at times 😂

[@angelalita77]

It’s super true…ADHD is so improperly named.

[@natashaw401]

Lolll recorder solo n ur reaction

[@robbymounce5764]

My birthday is April 15…………… DARN! Lol! ❤

[@RavageEject84]

As a 52yr old diagnosed with ADHD at 5yrs old I’m definitely not where I should be in life professionally partly due to lack of focus and not going to work. I get easily burnt out and depressed and growing up on Ritalin has caused memory issues. I feel stuck 😢

[@holleighlordel1575]

Wait when did you switch from the guitar to piano? 😂 preordering this now so I don’t forget 😜

[@lisaroper421]

Cool!

[@SantosChronicles]

My oldest was diagnosed a few years back with ADHD and she is the calm one in the family. I always knew I had it but. Never diagnosed. Will Defintely get the book - but how do I get a signed one also.

[@alext5340]

Penn is just an awesome person and dad.

[@ktburger659]

Will there be an audiobook??

[@lpassion7401]

Your twin🤣 is talented!

[@natashaw401]

Holy heck lots of guitars on the wall

[@user-zn4wl4qc7n]

i noticed the same thing!!!

[@leahzaloudek6978]

*pokes the link way too many times* It won't load :( ... I hope it's traffic~

[@tiashort282]

Same!

[@TransAroPan]

I've Got Autism as Well as ADHD,They go Hand in Hand

[@billy91011]

Like Cory "Mr.Saftey" Williams said "ADHD isn't a disorder it's a different order

[@manyalevine1017]

I am "kim" with ADHD 😂😂😂