Laugh Lines with Kim & Penn Holderness New Year, Slightly Improved Me
Jan 13, 2026
Welcome to 2026, where the hosts embrace a 'slightly improved me' approach to the year! They share the bittersweet feelings of having a college kid home, humorously recount a dog’s early morning mishap, and touch on the ups and downs of parenting. New projects are brewing, like their upcoming children's book and a potential space podcast. They also explore the emotional load of holiday tasks and the importance of authenticity in sharing their journey. It’s all about being real, having laughs, and growing together!
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College Dropoff Emotional Whiplash
- Kim describes deep emotional whiplash when her college daughter Lola returned home for 26 days and then left again, unexpectedly triggering intense sadness.
- She realized she needed to give herself grace and avoid making decisions while still grieving the re‑departure.
Dog Barf Wake‑Up Call
- A dog vomiting at 7:20 AM jolted Kim and Penn awake and cleared their foggy morning.
- They used the incident to laugh and reframe the day as a helpful shock to start moving.
Fan Spreadsheet Chronicles
- Listener Gerald created an Excel spreadsheet cataloging which clipboard Kim used across episodes, sparking delight and self‑awareness.
- Kim admits the well‑worn clipboard shows family use and old nervous habits like chewing the corner.
