Laugh Lines with Kim & Penn Holderness

Calling Senators & Making You Smile

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We know people come to our channels to laugh and escape, but the things happening in our world right now are not a laughing matter. So we decided to d...

Wait, Do We All Have ADHD? with Dr. Marcy Caldwell

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week called our friend, Dr. Marcy Caldwell, to ask her the Question of the Day: How many adults, specifically women, are going undiagnosed with A...

Life Goals in 2022

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to our marriage, I would definitely say I’m the big dreamer. I adore a 5-year plan and especially a color-coordinated vision board. Bu...

How To Get (and Stay) Organized with The Home Edit

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Penn and I have learned to be understanding of how each other’s brains work. He gives me grace when I need to get things in order and I try my best ...

Helping ADHD Kids with Dr. Norrine Russell

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As many of you know, we talk openly around here about mental health and the specific challenges we deal with in our own lives. We’ve written songs, ...

Making More Joy

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our podcast is our favorite thing we do. It’s like a built in day-date every week where we get to sit down and chat together for an hour. Sometimes ...

We're In A Slump

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I feel very fortunate to have had our careers and health for the past two years, but I have been in an emotional slump. I'm fighting mine by amping up...

Amazing Race Recap with Phil Keoghan (Bonus)

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Now that The Amazing Race has concluded, Penn and I have been interviewing as many of our co-contestants as possible. To wrap up these bonus podcast e...

Things We Used To Believe

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Growing up there were the beliefs we hung our hats on before we were old enough to know better. Recently, I wrote a blog post about these past ideals ...

Getting A Hobby & Going To Space

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My birthday was this past weekend, and it got me thinking about goal setting and aging. Usually, I am a very goal oriented person. However, with the w...

All About Marriage… and Man Purses

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recently, we asked you to send us your questions and you had a ton of great ones on marriage. Come on a double date with us while we discuss what to d...

Amazing Race Recap with Lulu & Lala (Bonus)

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It goes without saying that The Amazing Race pushed me out of my comfort zone. Never in a million years would I go bungee jumping off the highest jump...

What's Our Deal? (And More Questions)

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Penn and I are recovering from a busy couple of weeks, so we wanted to go back to basics. We asked you to submit any and all questions to us. And let ...

Amazing Race Recap with Raquel & Cayla (Bonus)

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While we are “getting back to normal” content in most ways, we will still want to spend some time and introduce you to some of the people we met a...

Supporting A Partner With Anxiety

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our years together, Penn has done an amazing job making me feel completely loved and accepted just the way I am - anxiety and all. And, in true Pen...

Amazing Race Finale Recap (Bonus)

05 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did we just win The Amazing Race? This week on the podcast recap, we give you more behind-the-scenes about what things were like leading up to and win...

Supporting A Partner With ADHD

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been following us here for a while, you know that we both openly talk about our mental health challenges. For Kim, it's anxiety and depres...

Amazing Race Recap - Ep 9 (Bonus)

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All my life I’ve always been a rule follower. I don’t cut corners. I don’t take shortcuts. This week on The Amazing Race my rule following almos...

How to Not Freak Out About College Admissions with Ethan Sawyer

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When intimidating headlines like “college admissions scandals” are swirling around, it seems like a perfectly natural reaction to feel overwhelmed...

Amazing Race Recap - Ep 8 (Bonus)

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We did it. We survived another leg of The Amazing Race. Besides, “when do you go to the bathroom” the next most commonly asked question is “what...

Focus On The Love with Akbar & Sheri Cook

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we interviewed our Amazing Race friends, Sheri and Akbar Cook. We wanted to bring this to you because they are pretty amazing people and hav...

Amazing Race Recap - Ep 7 (Bonus)

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’ll admit that even though we’ve lived it, I get anxious watching myself on TV when The Amazing Race is airing. But one of my favorite things has...

The Least Sexy Thing I Love About You

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you've been with your person for 20 years, the hot and heavy dopamine of the early days tends to wear off. But luckily for us, I think the way Pe...

Amazing Race Recap - Ep 6 (Bonus)

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hi, my name is Kim. I used to live with anxiety and depression. Now I don’t. I have just fundamentally changed my personality. It’s as simple as t...

Digital Adultery

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When we left for The Amazing Race, the biggest source of anxiety I had was the fact that we could not bring our phones with us. But not having screens...

Amazing Race Recap - Ep 5 (Bonus)

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Coming into The Amazing Race, I had made the decision I would do the “falling off of things” challenges. I would hate it. I would have tears in my...

What Advice We Would Tell our Newlywed Selves

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Someone recently asked us, “What advice would you give to a newlywed couple?” and we realized... we had a lot to say. We’ve been married long en...

Amazing Race Recap - Ep 4 (Bonus)

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For me, sometimes just showing up is a victory. Never has it been more true for me than showing up to start The Amazing Race, AGAIN. But we did i...

Part 2 - Are You Living In The Wrong Story? with Ian Morgan Cron

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we complete the second half of our interview with Ian Morgan Cron. We've never done this before, but there was so much good stuff that it ha...

Amazing Race Recap - Ep 3 (Bonus)

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone has a story about what they were doing when the world shut down in 2020. Our story? Well, we finally get to tell you. We had just finished le...

Part 1 - Are You Living In The Wrong Story? with Ian Morgan Cron

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we had Ian Morgan Cron on our podcast to discuss his new book, The Story of You. It’s an enneagram-based book that not only talks about yo...

Amazing Race Recap - Ep 1 & 2 (Bonus)

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Watching ourselves on The Amazing Race is supposed to be the fun part. We’ve already done all the work and we know how the story ends. What I didn’...

Wartime vs Peacetime

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Before Penn and I went on The Amazing Race, we trained and planned as much as we could. But another thing we did was talk about how we were going to t...

Resolutions Worth Keeping... Just Sayin'

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Penn and I couldn’t be more opposite when it comes to making and keeping resolutions. This week on the podcast we heard from all of you about how yo...

Couple Things with Andrew East & Shawn Johnson

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we sit down to talk to Shawn Johnson and Andrew East about their transition from being professional athletes to content creators and everyth...

We're on The Amazing Race!

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Penn and I both agreed that being on The Amazing Race was a bucket list item for us. It was a fun dream because in our minds there was a ZERO percent ...

I'm Anticipating Your Needs

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marriage isn’t always 50/50. In fact, in our marriage, there are times one partner is pulling the entire load. The last few weeks have been tough fo...

Feel Good Comedy with Fortune Feimster

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's always fun to interview people we can fangirl over and this week's guest is no exception. Penn and I talk to stand-up comedian, writer, actor, an...

A Thanksgiving To Remember

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We thought it would be fun to hear from you guys this week on some of your favorite Thanksgiving traditions and your crazy stories... and thanks to th...

Be A Goldfish

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Penn and I talk about treating your marriage like a team using the most inspirational and uplifting muse we know… Ted Lasso. Our family loves watchi...

Keeping Kids Safe Online with Roo Powell

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

*This podcast episode is around the heavy topic of social media and the prevalence of sexual predators. There is content on the show that people may f...

We Weird Job So Hard with IMOMSOHARD

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

People always ask us what it’s like to do our job. We get it. It’s a weird way to pay the mortgage. Our version of a business seminar is when we g...

Treat Your Partner Like A Stranger

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Penn and I have been married for 16 years, so we've gotten real comfortable with each other. So comfortable, in fact, that one day we realized... are ...

Tackling Teen Transitions with Dr. Lisa Damour

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have Dr. Lisa Damour on the podcast, whose books have really helped us understand that teenage minds and bodies are going through A LOT. ...

Taking A Leap of Faith

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Penn and I went on Instagram to ask you about a time you took a huge leap and also what has held you back. (And wow, some of you guys are braver than ...

Favorite Podcast Moments

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Surprise! This week the Holderness Family team steps in to share their favorite podcast moments while Penn and Kim are traveling. From funny to heartf...

Know Your Fight Cycles with Christopher Edmonston

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever realized the fights you have with your partner have a pattern? Taking a 30,000 foot view to look at stressful seasons in our lives and h...

The Joy & Struggles of Youth Sports with Nina Westbrook

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As our kids are getting older, we want to know the best way to support their athletic goals without pushing too hard. This week on the podcast, we spo...

Why "I'm Sorry" Sucks

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Penn and I talk about how to really understand one another when in an argument. When you're in a fight, using the phrase “I’m Sorry” ...

Parenting Gets Easier, Right? with Taylor and Heidi Calmus

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather potty train a toddler or teach a teen to drive? This week we have Dude Dad's Taylor and Heidi Calmus on the podcast to talk all about...

Decisions That Made Us

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Right now, there's a trend on TikTok where people are sharing one small decision that changed the entire course of their lives. It got us thinking: Wh...

How to Ask For What You Want

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it so hard to tell someone what you need? This week Penn and I break down a phrase we say often: “Mature people ask for what they want.” We...

How to Navigate the Awkward Years with Michelle Icard

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s be real, middle school was (all-caps) AWKWARD. Between the braces (and for me, a bad perm) and hormones, it’s a wonder we survived. Michelle...

9 Questions For Your Partner

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the past year we've spent more time together than ever before, so why does it feel like we haven’t had as many good conversations? You know I lov...

When to Push Through, and When to Pause

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A major theme of this years’ Olympics has been mental health and the pressure athletes face. We wanted to know - what’s the right balance between ...

Our Kids Take Over The Podcast

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time ever, our whole family is on the podcast together! Lola and Penn Charles answer all your questions, including which parent they wou...

Where Comedy Comes From with Charlie Berens

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone has one of those friends who has you in stitches every time they open their mouth. For us, that guy is comedian and author, Charlie Berens. (...

What Our Vows Should Have Said

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Til Death Do Us... Fart 💀 If wedding vows were realistic, what would they say? Penn and I rewrite our vows If we knew then what we know now. (Also ...

Behind-The-Scenes with Our Team

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Penn and I get asked all the time, “How do you make so many videos all by yourselves?” The short answer is, we don’t do it alone. Enter Ann Mari...

Sorry Kids, You're Stuck With Us

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about our recent trip to Florida then dive into why arguing with your family isn't the worst thing ever with Lynda Cormier. You can learn more...

Crossing The Finish Line

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The end of the school year is finally here, and I feel like we are crossing the finish line being held together with tape and glue. Last August, I wro...

Released Back Into The Wild?

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Penn and I talk about our recent experience ON AN ADULTS-ONLY VACATION. (Yes, we actually left the house. I'm just as shocked as you are.) It was a fu...

Let's Talk About... Ice Cream, Part 2

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wanted to want "ice cream" more? Our friend and entrepreneur, Cindy Eckert, is back to talk more about Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder...

Knowing When To Get Help

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Danielle and Adam join us to talk about their experience in marriage counseling and how to start more meaningful conversations with their new e-book, ...

I Do Everything And You Do Nothing

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Surprise! We're back to give you a free BONUS chapter of our audiobook. The lessons we learned in this chapter are something that we revisit often. Ge...

Our Book Is Here + Audiobook Preview!

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Penn and I celebrate today's book launch on this week's podcast and give you a free chapter of our audiobook. It is so surreal to say our book is here...

Money, Sex, and Power

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss common marriage fights with Dr. Christopher Edmonston in advance of our book release. We also reflect on all the diary-level detail of our ...

Has It Really Been A Year?

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As we approach the one year anniversary of the pandemic, Penn and I revisit how life has changed for us and we give an update on his parents.  WE WRO...

We've Hit A Wall

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The adrenaline that fueled my productivity early in this pandemic is officially zapped. Penn and I talk about what we've been up to lately and how we'...

Pandemic Productivity

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we caught up with our best friends, Page and Jake Fehling, on our podcast about their experience writing a book together... in a pandemic. I...

ADHD vs. Anxiety Couples

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're back for 2021, guys! As everyone knows, Penn has ADHD. Basically it’s his superpower. My superpower? Constant worry and dread thanks to anxiet...

A Look Back at 2020

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Penn and I reflect on some of the most memorable moments of our podcast in 2020. Thanks so much for riding out this crazy year with us. WE WROTE A BOO...

What Our Holiday Plans Are

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas 2020 is going to be one for the books. Here is how we are trying to keep things positive at our house. WE WROTE A BOOK, GUYS! Get your pre-s...

Are We Always Happy & Fun?

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

WE WROTE A BOOK, GUYS! Get your pre-sale copy of Everybody Fights here: http://everybodyfightsbook.com/ Join our Facebook family: www.facebook.com/t...

Our Secret Contracts

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Christopher is back to talk about secret contracts. They are agreements we’ve made with our spouse that we’ve never spoken out loud. Ho...

This Is The Year Of Clarity

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk with Elyse Snipes, who is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and podcast host of Trailercast. She is also the Founder of Radi...

The Art of Listening + Book Preview!

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast we shared an excerpt from our upcoming book, Everybody Fights, and had our marriage coach, Dr. Christopher Edmonston, on to t...

How Often We Have Sex & Other Fun Facts

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Communication is a big part of Penn and I’s marriage. It’s how we handle parenting decisions that we disagree on. It’s how we decide how many ti...

How to Stay Positive

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Positivity is not my default setting. Luckily I married human Golden Retriever, Penn Holderness, who always seems to keep things upbeat. Penn shares h...

Don't Make 2019 Goals

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Emily King reminds us what we should consider a success for 2020, especially when it comes to our children and this school year. Her recent viral ...

Preparing Our Kids For School

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mariah Morris is North Carolina’s 2019 Teacher of the Year and currently leads her district as their Innovation and Special Projects Coordinator. We...

For Better or Quarantine

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

WE WROTE A BOOK, GUYS! Get your pre-sale copy of Everybody Fights here: http://everybodyfightsbook.com/ Thank you for being here! Would you consider l...

The Back to School Decision

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling with what to do about school this year? Us too. So we invited Dr. Hope Seidel onto the podcast to provide some advice. Dr. Seidel i...

What If 2020 Is Good For Us?

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Even though 2020 has been a dumpster fire, I want to remain positive and hopeful. A lot of success and progress comes out of tragedy. Maybe we needed ...

Making Sense of Screen Time

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let's face it, this is not the summer your kids were hoping for. Massive screen time and little socialization could have your kids in a funk. Dr. Emil...

Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire with Jen Hatmaker

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this podcast we speak to Jen Hatmaker, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning host of the For the Love podcast. We discuss the importa...

Working on Being A Better Ally

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we sit down with Donald Thompson and Jackie Ferguson of The Diversity Movement to have a conversation about race and how to be better...

Should we live in an RV?

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

-- WE WROTE A BOOK, GUYS! Get your copy of Everybody Fights here: http://everybodyfightsbook.com/ Thank you for being here! Would you consider leaving...

Why You're Feeling This Way

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What if I told you there was a name to the rollercoaster of emotions you are feeling right now? The coronavirus pandemic has us all on a wild ride, so...

Build your QuaranTEAM

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

WE WROTE A BOOK, GUYS! Get your copy of Everybody Fights here: http://everybodyfightsbook.com/ Thank you for being here! Would you consider leaving a ...

Doing the Impossible

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Right now a lot of parents are working, parenting, and teaching all at once. We are doing the impossible. In talking with Dr. King, we gained a silver...

All About Enneagrams

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to Enneagram expert, Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober, to learn about our Enneagram types and how they can be helpful in all relationships. You can follo...

The Same Fight We Always Have

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have talked on the podcast before about fighting, but what about the aftermath? On this week’s podcast our marriage coach, Christopher Edmonston,...

The Dark Side of Social Media

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Disclaimer: While this is the most important podcast we’ve ever done, it is about preventing the sexual predation of minors online. We recommend lis...

You Aren't the Person I Fell in Love With

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you the same person you were when you got married? I know I’m not. I used to be more fun and spontaneous before life happened. So how do you evo...

Vision Boards & Compromise

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to goal setting I love to vision board, while Penn would rather internalize his ambitions. I love to plan ahead. Penn likes to live in t...

What NOT to Say to Someone with a Special Needs Child

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chances are you know someone who has a child with special needs. This podcast is all about how to support these friends, what not to say, and how to b...

Penn Was Silently Dying

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are so excited to announce the launch of Well Body Reset! It is available for pre-order now with a discount of over $50 off: https://www.wellbodyre...

Best of 2019

31 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We are so excited to announce the launch of Well Body Reset! It is available for pre-order now with a discount of over $70 off: https://www.wellbodyre...

What the Kids REALLY think about being in videos

24 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We are so excited to announce the launch of Well Body Reset! It is available for pre-order now with a discount of over $70 off: https://www.wellbodyre...