164. ADHD Strategies for Missionaries and RMs with Kamden Hainsworth

Episode 164 - ADHD Strategies for Missionaries and RMs with Kamden Hainsworth In this episode, I had an insightful conversation with Kamden Hainsworth, an ADHD coach and advocate. We discussed the unique challenges that missionaries and returned missionaries with ADHD can face, and Kamden shared valuable strategies and insights to help support them. Kamden shared her own experiences serving a mission in Minnesota and the struggles she faced due to her underdeveloped prefrontal cortex, which can lead to issues with attention, focus, organization, and emotional regulation. She emphasized the importance of understanding ADHD as a neurodevelopmental condition, not a deficit, and the need for flexibility and self-compassion when managing the demands of missionary work. Kamden provided practical tips for missionaries with ADHD, such as building in buffer time, prioritizing personal strengths, and learning to manage rejection sensitivity. She also encouraged listeners to view ADHD as a gift, with unique abilities and potential. Overall, this episode offers a compassionate and empowering perspective on navigating the mission experience with ADHD. As always, if you found this episode helpful, I want to invite you to subscribe if you aren't already, share this episode with your friends and missionaries you know, and write a review. I know this work will help missionaries around the world and it would mean so much to me if you did. Until next week my friends.   Kamden is a dedicated ADHD coach and advocate with a rich background in education. Leveraging her personal experience with ADHD, she provides tailored one-on-one support to clients in life management, business strategies, relationships, and parenting. Kamden is especially passionate about helping people of faith understand and navigate how ADHD impacts their spiritual lives. As the host of The Busy Brained Saint Podcast, she offers practical advice, personal stories, and expert interviews. Kamden shares her insights and strategies on Instagram @kamden_adhd and @thebusybrainedsaint. She resides in Springville, Utah, with her husband and their four wonderful daughters.   Learn more from Kamden: Website | Instagram | Podcast   Learn more from Jennie: Website | Instagram | Facebook   Get the Full Show Notes HERE   Free PDF Download:  Preparing Missionary Cheat Sheet   My Free Training for Preparing Missionaries:  Change Your Mission with this One Tool   RM Transition Free Video Series:  3 Tools to Help RMs in Their Transition Home   Free Guide:  5 Tips to Help Any Returning Missionary   Schedule a Free Strategy Call:   Click Here