The Emotional Side of ADHD with Dr. Tamara Rosier (Part 2)

The Emotional Side of ADHD with Dr. Tamara Rosier (Part 2)

From Laugh Lines with Kim & Penn Holderness by Kim & Penn Holderness

March 10, 2026 · 58 min · Season 10 · Episode 9

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In this episode, Kim and Penn Holderness continue their conversation with ADHD expert Dr. Tamara Rosier, exploring the emotional aspects of ADHD and its impact on individuals and families.

Last week I shared that I was diagnosed with ADHD at 49. It was a big moment for me, and judging from your messages (thank you for those!) it resonated with a lot of you too. So this week, Penn and I continuing the conversation with someone we absolutely adore, ADHD expert Dr. Tamara Rosier. In this episode we dig into something that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough... the emotional side of ADHD. Why do ADHDers feel things so big? Why can small moments feel overwhelming? Why do shame, perfectionism, and rejection sensitivity show up so often in ADHD brains? Dr. Tamara walks us through the science, but also gives us metaphors that are so good you’ll never forget them. There’s the swimming pool of emotions. The window of tolerance. And my personal favorite, when two ADHD people meet and suddenly it’s like two squirrels playing in a park. (Which might explain Penn and I better than anything else ever has.) We also talk about ADHD in families, raising kids with big emotions, why so many women are misdiagnosed with anxiety, and how to replace shame with understanding. This conversation is equal parts therapy session and pep talk. If you’ve ever wondered why your brain works the…

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Hosts: Kim Holderness, Penn Holderness

Guest: Dr. Tamara Rosier

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