The Busy Brained Saint Podcast

Ever feel like you know what to change, but your brain just won't let you do it? In this episode, Kamden breaks down why chasing the result — the timer, the planner, the "just be on time" hack — almost never works long-term for ADHD brains, because the real problem isn't the action. It's what's fueling it. Kamden walks through her approach as a causal coach: working backward from the behavior you want to change to find the belief, fear, or nervous system response actually driving it. Using two relatable examples — a workplace pattern of shame and hiding, and the surprisingly universal struggle of putting on shoes — she shows how the exact same action can come from two completely different internal places, and why that difference changes everything about how sustainable the change actually is. If you've tried all the hacks and you're still stuck, this episode will help you understand why — and what to look at instead. Free Coaching Mini Session 

The Discipline of Constraint: ADHD Edition Ever been told to "just choose one thing and do it"? For an ADHD brain, that advice can feel almost impossible — and today I'm breaking down why. In this episode, I use the image of a bowling alley with no gutters — just one big open floor and 15 sets of pins in the distance — to explain what it's actually like inside an ADHD brain. While a neurotypical brain sees clear lanes and naturally knows where to aim, our brains see everything at once, with no built-in boundaries to guide us. That's why "just focus on one thing" can feel so much harder than it sounds. We'll talk about: Why your brain isn't broken, it's just missing the gutters How the limbic brain's motivational triad (conserve energy, avoid pain, seek pleasure) convinces us that chaos feels safer than constraint What it means to become the "VIP tour guide" of your own brain Practical ways to build your own gutters — lights, noodles, alarms, music, whatever works — so you can constrain to one lane at a time How to tell the difference between necessary pivots (like a hungry four-year-old) and the ping-pong ball effect Why constraining your focus doesn't mean being unrealistic, and why it's a skill, not a personality flaw Constraint is hard, and if it feels hard, that means you're doing it right. You don't have to knock down every pin at once to be worthy — you have to learn that as boring as it is you get to pick a lane and start. FREE MINI SESSION 

Focused Faith: Jesus Christ Is Not Our Burden, He Is Our Relief Heyo, busy brain — welcome back to Focused Faith, the monthly segment where we explore gospel topics through the lens of ADHD. This month I'm joined by my friend Melanie Stroud, host of the Come Follow Me For Us podcast, and we're digging into a beautiful talk from April 2026 General Conference: "Jesus Christ Is Not Our Burden, He Is Our Relief" by Elder David J. Wunderli. We talk about the backpack full of rocks we all carry, why ADHD brains especially tend to grip tight and try to muscle through instead of surrender, and what it actually looks like to let Christ lighten the load instead of just walking beside Him. Melanie also opens up about a hard season she's in right now — and how choosing relief instead of another to-do item has made all the difference. This one's honest, a little scattered (in the best way), and full of real talk about prioritization, rejection sensitivity, distraction, and how showing up imperfectly is still showing up. Come as you are — busy brain and all. Download Here:  Free ADHD-centric worship guide

So many people with ADHD carry a quiet shame — not because ADHD is a flaw, but because of how often it's been pointed out, joked about, or misunderstood by the people around them. This episode explores where that shame comes from, why it shows up so often in relationships and marriages, and what it actually feels like to be fully known and accepted without having to explain or defend your brain. If you've ever masked your ADHD, apologized for how your mind works, or felt embarrassed by a diagnosis, this conversation is a reminder: your brain isn't something to hide. It's something to understand — and you deserve people who meet you with curiosity instead of judgment. Shop ADHD Store Free ADHD Coaching Mini Session 

In this episode, we explore what happens when you finally reach a goal—but it doesn’t feel the way you expected. For many with ADHD, success can come with unexpected discomfort, self-doubt, and even anxiety as the brain tries to make sense of “good feeling bad.” We unpack the familiar ADHD patterns of overthinking, scanning for what might go wrong, and returning to old stories of not being enough. Through the “old teddy bear vs. new teddy bear” analogy, you’ll learn how your nervous system adapts to change—and why discomfort doesn’t mean something has gone wrong. You’ll walk away with a practical way to notice old thought patterns, pause, and choose a new response rooted in self-trust, emotional regulation, and freedom from survival-based thinking. This is about learning to let good feel new—and letting yourself grow into it.   00:00 When Good Feels Bad 00:12 Welcome and Weekly Journal 01:37 Why Success Feels Unsafe 03:21 Your Comfort Zone Teddy Bear 07:15 Limbic Brain Stories 11:02 Self Trust Over Scanning 14:50 Acclimating to New Good 17:53 Leveling Up in Sports 19:03 Events and Closing Encouragement Sign Up for Kamden's weekly ADHD journal HERE!

Rejection with ADHD isn't just "being sensitive"—it can feel like a freight train crashing through your nervous system. In this deeply personal episode, Kamden shares a vulnerable story of public embarrassment, rejection sensitivity (RSD), and what it looked like to regulate, recover, and keep showing up anyway. If criticism, shame, or feeling misunderstood hits you harder than it seems to hit everyone else, this episode will help you feel seen—and remind you that even painful experiences can become sacred teachers. Schedule your FREE ADHD Mini Session  Chapter Markers  00:00 Welcome Busy Brained Saints 00:30 What Is Rejection Sensitivity 01:37 How RSD Feels In The Body 04:32 Coaching Help And Mini Session 06:27 San Diego Sales Conference Setup 11:47 Called On Stage For Podcast 16:29 Public Feedback And Meltdown 23:53 Staying In The Room To Learn 29:29 Bathroom Break And Boundaries 33:15 Dinner Decision After The Crash 40:06 Explaining RSD To The Group 47:57 Meaning Making And Christlike Rejection 54:16 Hand Squeeze And Farewell

In this episode of The Busy Brained Saint Podcast, Kamden Hainsworth talks about the difference between who you are and the symptoms of ADHD. After listening to a research talk on ADHD and relationships from Kristen Carter, Kamden shares how it brought up strong emotions as a parent and led her to reflect on how easy it is to turn ADHD struggles into personal shame. She explains that ADHD symptoms can create difficult behaviors like forgetfulness, overwhelm, and emotional dysregulation—but those behaviors are not your identity. You are not “lazy” or “too much.” You are a person with a brain that works differently. This episode is a reminder that you are not the problem—your symptoms are something you can understand, manage, and work with, without shame. Schedule a free ADHD mini session with Kamden     

Rachel Nielson, host of the beloved podcast 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms, joins me for an honest conversation about receiving an ADHD diagnosis at age 41 and how it reframed decades of feeling scattered, overwhelmed, and "not quite enough." Together we explore the realities of ADHD in women, motherhood, entrepreneurship, adoption, self-compassion, and the power of understanding your unique brain. Rachel shares how becoming a mother revealed challenges she couldn't explain, how her son's ADHD diagnosis led her to her own answers, and why learning to work with her brain instead of against it changed everything. This conversation is full of wisdom, vulnerability, and hope for any woman who has ever wondered why life feels harder than it seems to for everyone else. In this episode we discuss: • Late-diagnosed ADHD in women • Motherhood and executive functioning • Adoption, attachment, and nervous system regulation • Self-compassion after diagnosis • Hyperfocus and entrepreneurship • Supporting ADHD children while understanding yourself • Finding the "flecks of gold" in everyday life <- Purchase Rachel's Flecks of Gold Journal  FREE ADHD MINI SESSION with Kamden  Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Busy Brained Saint 00:28 Free Coaching Mini Sessions 02:00 Meet Rachel from Three and 30 04:14 Rachel’s Late ADHD Diagnosis 07:56 Grace After Diagnosis 10:44 ADHD Humor and Family Traits 16:02 Adoption and ADHD Links 19:30 Newborn Separation and Nervous System 22:55 Holding Adoption’s Complexity 26:37 Beauty in the Mess 27:21 Mentors in Open Adoption 28:48 Honesty Builds Attachment 29:59 Family History Triggers 31:06 Dark Days of Motherhood 32:10 Troll Comment and Healing 34:52 Public Sharing with ADHD 41:44 Building an ADHD-Friendly Team 42:51 Hyperfocus Retreat Strategy 46:42 Flecks of Gold Practice 49:07 Closing and Where to Follow

What if the thoughts and feelings taking over your mind aren't actually you? In this episode, Kamden digs into one of the most relatable struggles for people of faith with ADHD — the constant tug-of-war between the survival brain (natural man?) and the spirit — and why that battle feels so much louder when you have ADHD. Drawing from Mosiah 3:19, Galatians, Ephesians, and Romans, Kamden connects the gospel concept of "putting off the natural man" to the very real neuroscience of the limbic brain and prefrontal cortex — and why those two don't communicate as smoothly in an ADHD brain. You'll learn why your brain isn't broken — it's just wired for a world that no longer exists, and why the carnal state and the survival state might essentially be the same thing, how to start calming that part of yourself with compassion instead of judgment, and what it feels like when your spirit and your body finally start working together. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt trapped by their own thoughts, stuck in an old story, or just too overwhelmed to hear what God might be saying. You're not alone — and you have more choice than your brain is letting you believe. Schedule your FREE ADHD mini coaching session HERE.  Episode Timestamps 00:00 Welcome Busy Brained Saint 00:35 Thoughts Aren't Identity 01:10 Mortality And Opposition 04:00 ADHD Brain Basics 07:11 Hunters Gatherers Strengths 09:03 Scriptures Natural Man 13:31 Survival Brain In ADHD 15:29 Coaching Tools Calm Ostrich 16:39 Free Mini Session Invite 20:28 Mindset Of The Flesh 23:27 Rewrite Old Stories 6:17 Become Like A Child 29:32 Soul Alignment And Joy 31:51 Prayer Choice And Closing

What does it actually look like when a counselor truly gets your ADHD brain? Today I sit down with Mosiah Castrejon, a Clinical Mental Health Counselor who not only specializes in ADHD-informed therapy — he lives it himself as a late-diagnosed ADHDer. follow on IG Mosiah brings a rare and refreshing perspective to this conversation. As someone who discovered his own ADHD through his clinical work, he opens up about what it means to finally see your entire life story through a new lens — and why that realization changes everything. In this episode we cover: What an ADHD-informed therapy room actually looks and feels like Why traditional therapeutic approaches often fail ADHDers — and what to do instead The "double whammy" of ADHD and conditional self-worth, especially within faith communities How shame silently drives so much of our struggle — and how self-compassion is the antidote Parenting, partnership, and being honest with your family about your brain His powerful three-pillar framework for approaching ADHD healing Whether you're searching for the right therapist, trying to understand your own diagnosis, or simply want to feel less alone in your experience — this conversation will leave you feeling seen, validated, and more equipped to move forward. You were given this brain. Let's figure out what to do with it. Schedule your FREE ADHD mini session with Kamden   

What if coming home to Christ wasn’t about fixing yourself—but remembering you already belong? In this month’s Focused Faith episode, Kamden Hainsworth is joined by Melanie Stroud (Come Follow Me For Us Podcast) to explore Elder Clark G. Gilbert’s April 2026 General Conference talk, “Come Home.” Together, they walk through four common experiences—feeling like you don’t belong, not measuring up, doubting, or feeling stuck in tradition—and reframe them through both a gospel and ADHD lens. Using simple coaching tools like the STEAR map, Kamden breaks down how our thoughts shape our spiritual experience—and how even a small shift can open the door to connection, peace, and belonging. This episode is a gentle reminder that: You don’t have to be perfect to come home Christ isn’t waiting at the finish line—He’s with you right now And no matter how far you feel, you are already part of the story If your faith has ever felt scattered, heavy, or out of reach… this conversation will meet you there—with honesty, hope, and a fresh perspective. Talk: Come Home by Elder Gilbert 00:00 Welcome Busy Brain 01:12 Episode Setup Come Home 02:26 New Apostle "We Not I" 07:32 Redeemer And Repairer 10:05 Hope For Straying Saints 13:54 Talk Subtitles Overview 15:38 Steer Map Belonging 20:32 Shift The Thought Line 24:06 Free Coaching Mini Session 25:15 Making Space For Others 27:20 Invite the Lonely In 28:24 You Already Belong 29:56 Clear the Thought Line 31:24 Why Church and Covenants 32:52 Joy Through Hard Things 35:32 No Gap Jesus 39:17 Choose Joy With STEAR 42:15 Grace for ADHD Moments 44:47 Scriptures Lead to Love 46:40 Softly and Tenderly 48:31 Final Thanks and Outro --------------------------------------------------------- Schedule your FREE mini coaching session with Kamden https://www.kamdenadhdcoaching.com/bo...

Research shows that 25–40% of individuals with ADHD also have dyslexia—yet so many go undiagnosed or misunderstood. In this episode of The Busy Brained Saints, I’m joined by my dear friend, educator, and dyslexia interventionist Elizabeth Hipwell to unpack what dyslexia actually is, how it overlaps with ADHD, and why it so often gets missed—especially in high-functioning kids and adults. With over 25 years of experience supporting learners from preschool through college, Elizabeth brings both professional expertise and deeply personal insight as someone with ADHD and dyslexia, and as a parent of two children with ADHD. Together, we explore: What dyslexia really is (and what it’s not) Why so many adults—especially women—are missed The shared executive function challenges between ADHD and dyslexia How this overlap shows up in school, work, and everyday life Practical tools, accommodations, and next steps for both kids and adults On a personal note, Elizabeth is also the one who helped me recognize my own mild dyslexia—giving me a key piece of my own puzzle. This conversation is both validating and eye-opening, and I’m so excited to share it with you. If you’ve ever felt like ADHD doesn’t fully explain your struggles… this episode might connect some important dots.   Elizabeth Hipwell, M.Ed || Dyslexia Specialist https://www.thedyslexiadigest.com/ Resources from episode: Dr. Jacob Santhouse  Jo Rees Natalie Brooks --------------------------------------------------- Schedule your FREE mini coaching session with Kamden https://www.kamdenadhdcoaching.com/book-online

Some of the hardest questions asked as an ADHD coach… aren’t actually the deep, emotional ones. They’re the basic ones. In this episode, I walk through the foundational questions about ADHD—the ones that should be simple, but often feel the hardest to answer in the moment. From “What is ADHD?” to “How is it diagnosed?” to “Is ADHD good or bad?”—we’re covering it all in a clear, honest, and pressure-free way. This is your ADHD 101, but with some depth, and real-life application. We’ll talk about executive functions, medication, hormones, women and ADHD, and why understanding your brain is one of the most powerful things you can do. This will clear up some of the most basic and also important ideas with ADHD, without me having to recall them all by memory in the moment.    00:00 Welcome Busy Brains 00:28 Free Mini Coaching 02:01 Episode Setup 04:08 What Is ADHD 06:03 Executive Functions 08:44 Symptoms And Types 10:01 Women Vs Men 13:36 Medication Basics 14:54 Diagnosis Process 17:36 Hormones And ADHD 19:23 How Common Is ADHD 21:05 Superpower Or Struggle 25:28 Books And Wrap Up 26:44 Final Thanks And Links Book your FREE Mini Session Book and Resources from this Episode

From Masking to Radiating: ADHD and Spiritual Identity with Chaplain Sierra Larson In this deeply honest and faith-centered conversation, Kamden sits down with therapist, Air Force Reserve chaplain, double masters degrees in Social Work and Divinity and Radiant Awakening host Sierra Larson to explore what it really means to understand your worth—not perform for it. Together, they unpack the fear so many ADHD women carry of being “too much”—too loud, too bright, too successful—and how that fear keeps us stuck in cycles of masking, overthinking, and shrinking ourselves for the comfort of others. Sierra shares the concept behind her work*Radiant Awakening*: the idea that true transformation comes in two parts—waking up to your divine identity as a child of God, and then allowing that light to actually radiate in your life. This episode dives into: * Why ADHD brains are wired to scan for approval—and how that disconnects us from our worth * The core beliefs (like “I’m not enough”) that quietly run the show * How to challenge shame using both truth and faith * What “spiritual fitness” really looks like beyond checklists and perfection * The difference between performing righteousness and building a real relationship with Christ * How to stop shrinking your gifts and start trusting the way God created you If you’ve ever felt like you need to tone yourself down to be accepted—or worried that shining brightly might make you seem prideful—this conversation will meet you right where you are and gently invite you into something more honest, more grounded, and more freeing. You were never meant to be less. You were meant to **radiate**. ✨ **00:00** Welcome Busy Brains **00:39** Free Mini Session Offer **01:25** Meet Sierra Larson **02:11** Radiant Awakening Meaning **03:43** Fear of Being Too Much **05:05** Unmasking and Approval Scanning **07:11** Challenging Shame Beliefs **11:18** Spiritual Fitness Defined **14:09** Beyond Ritual to Relationship **16:36** Scriptures as Love Letter **18:46** Radiating Christlike Connection **20:25** Beyond Checkbox Faith **21:27** Cracking Open Hearts **22:21** Loved Unmasked by Christ **24:27** Visionary Gifts in Prayer **25:23** Leading with God-Given Vision **27:53** Zion Needs Different Brains **28:35** Women and Priesthood Power **30:11** Covenants, Authority, and Miracles **33:06** Praying Healing Like Children **35:56** Your Worth Is Infinite **38:03** Closing Thanks and Next Steps   --- Schedule your free ADHD coaching mini session with Kamden here; https://www.kamdenadhdcoaching.com/ Thank you for following the podcast and sharing it with people you love—it truly means so much. If this episode resonated, we’d love for you to leave a five-star review and like the show. You can also connect with us on social media: @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint on Instagram ✨

Miserably Satisfied vs. Godly Attachment (ADHD & Faith) In this episode, Kamden Hainsworth explores what it means to feel “miserably satisfied”—when we get what we want, but it doesn’t lead to the life we actually desire. Through Attachment Theory (Bowlby & Ainsworth) and the parable of the vineyard in Matthew 21, she unpacks how God honors our agency while continually inviting us into something better. Kamden connects anxious, avoidant, disorganized, and secure attachment to real-life ADHD examples—especially in parenting and relationships—and contrasts control-based reactions with secure attachment, where we communicate clearly, hold boundaries, and stay grounded in who we are. This is a conversation about moving from reactive living to secure, God-centered connection. Timestamps: 00:00 Rom Com Hook 00:41 Podcast Welcome 01:48 Miserably Satisfied 02:22 Vineyard Parable 04:49 Attachment Theory 06:19 Four Attachment Styles 08:15 Secure With God 09:52 Love Respects Agency 12:24 Anxious Control Loop 18:03 Teen Tech Example 23:34 Secure Conversation 28:28 Easter Closing Thanks for Following and Sharing this podcast! Book Your FREE Mini ADHD Coaching Session https://www.kamdenadhdcoaching.com/book-online FREE General Conference Downloadable for the ADHD brain  https://www.kamdenadhdcoaching.com/generalconference

What if the people around you are running races you can’t see? In this episode of Focused Faith (Kamden Hainsworth and Melanie Stroud), we reflect on Sister J. Annette Dennis’ message about cheering each other on and how deeply that matters—especially for those of us navigating ADHD, insecurity, and the quiet fear of not being enough. We talk about loneliness at church, the need for validation, giving grace, and learning to see others (and ourselves) the way Christ does. If you’ve ever felt behind, unseen, or unsure—you belong here. And you’re still in the race. Episode Time Stamps  00:00 Welcome Busy Brain 01:09 Coaching Beta Invite 02:34 Talk Setup Cheering On 03:13 Race Story Takeaway 06:48 Cheerleaders And ADHD 11:37 Golden Rule And Forgiveness 16:19 Bear Or Heap Burdens 18:27 Courage To Show Up 19:53 Hidden Anxiety And Tools 23:48 Second Wife Struggles 24:36 Tulips And New Friends 26:59 Feeling Seen At Bunko 28:32 Belonging And Contribution 30:34 Ask For What You Need 32:56 Divorce Needs Support 38:17 Charity In Action 41:12 Cheer Each Other On 43:37 Final Encouragement And Outro ---------------------------------------------- Would you or someone you love be perfect for my ADHD BETA Coaching Experience? Deadline March 31, 2026 Book Your FREE Mini ADHD Coaching Session  

On this episode, Kamden Hainsworth sits down with Allison Dayton, founder of Lift + Love, a community supporting LGBTQ Latter-day Saints. Allison opens up about her personal journey—growing up with ADHD, navigating early diagnosis, school challenges, and stigma, and discovering her unique strengths in connection, problem-solving and entrepreneurship. She shares the heartbreak that inspired her work, including the loss of her older brother to suicide and her experiences supporting her son as he came out. Together, they explore the intersections of neurodivergence, faith, and family—how intense, spirit-driven study can fuel passion but also risk burnout. Listen in as Allison shares heartfelt insights and the mission behind Lift + Love: to provide hope, guidance, and community for queer individuals and families navigating life in the church.   00:00 Meet Allison Dayton 00:39 Podcast Welcome 01:02 BETA Coaching Offer 04:08 Free Mini Session 05:55 Introducing Today Guest 07:10 Early ADHD Diagnosis 08:46 Stigma And Medication 10:13 College And Self Doubt 11:05 Finding Strengths 15:37 Learning Through Kids 16:28 Music Reading Struggles 20:24 Hard Work And Drive 22:42 Problem Solving Superpower 24:59 Enneagram And Motivation 26:21 Speed Dopamine And Tickets 27:16 Quitting Advertising for Jewelry 28:05 Design Wins and Big Clients 28:44 Family Struggles and Church Policy 30:50 Starting Lift and Love 33:12 Study as a Spiritual Pivot 34:39 Working Memory and Revelation 36:40 Burnout and Needing Brakes 39:51 Deceived Trigger and Tree of Life 47:54 Complexity of Identity and Bodies 50:45 Lift and Love Mission and Burnout 53:38 Closing Thanks and Outro ---------------------------------------------- Would you or someone you love be perfect for my LDS Women's ADHD BETA Coaching Experience? Book Your FREE Mini ADHD Coaching Session  

When did being “good” start to mean being small? So many women — especially moms with ADHD — learn to quiet themselves, over-accommodate, over-explain, and over-function in order to be seen as loving, responsible, and Christlike. But what happens when “good” turns into disappearing? In this episode, I’m talking about: The subtle ways we shrink ourselves How resentment builds when we don’t ask for what we need Why managing everyone else’s emotions is exhausting The difference between healthy sacrifice and self-neglect And how honesty — not shrinking — is actually holiness If you’ve felt like you’ve lost yourself inside motherhood… If you’re overwhelmed but telling yourself you should be fine… If asking for help feels harder than just doing it all… This is your permission slip. You are not too much. You are not selfish for having needs. You are a whole human. And you don’t have to shrink to stay good. 00:00 Welcome Busy Brain 00:23 Free Scripts Guide 01:38 Episode Theme Being Small 02:50 Mission Confidence Story 04:19 Moms Need Support 05:33 Ask For Help Steps 07:05 Brandi Carlile Balance 12:04 Treat Yourself Humanely 14:24 Resentment And Needs 16:10 Mindful Group Coaching 17:52 Christ Big And Humble 20:36 Stop Managing Emotions 22:21 Laundry Conversation Example 25:52 Work Life Miscommunication 26:08 Solo Workload Reality 27:14 Rest Interrupted Misread 30:19 Feelings Versus Truth 32:04 Overexplaining Patterns 34:48 Stop Overfunctioning 38:37 Healthy Sacrifice Lessons 42:47 Find Yourself Again 47:02 Modesty As Stewardship 49:52 Motherhood Truth And Hope 52:19 Next Steps And Farewell   Download my free Communication Guide for Overextended Women with ADHD to get scripts that make asking for what you need easier. Songs Mentioned: So Myself  My Body's My Buddy -------------------------------------- We’re so glad your busy brain made it here. 💛 Hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and share this with another Latter-day Saint who has (or loves someone with) ADHD. Also check out: -Kamden's Website | https://www.kamdenadhdcoaching.com/ -Kamden's Instagram | / kamden_adhd, /thebusybrainedsaint -Subscribe to The Busy Brained Saint on Apple Podcasts or Spotify | https://www.kamdenadhdcoaching.com/po... -MiNDFUL ADHD Group Coaching https://mindful.kamdenadhdcoaching.co... For 10% off your first month use code: FOCUS10  

International travel with ADHD isn’t just about passports, packing cubes, and flight times. It’s about nervous system stewardship. It’s about turning question marks into periods. It’s about scaffolding discomfort instead of forcing toughness. In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned from traveling internationally — both as an ADHD adult and as a mom of four neurodivergent daughters. From Sweden and London to years of travel in Central and South America (and most recently El Salvador), I’ve discovered that travel can absolutely be brave and beautiful — if we approach it honestly. We talk about: • How flexible structure lowers anxiety • Why ADHD brains need anchors (not over-scheduling) • The “menu” method for planning without overwhelm • Familiarity as regulation (yes, bring the beef jerky) • How to tell the difference between discomfort and dysregulation • Why the first 48–72 hours matter • Creating a “What to Expect” booklet for kids • Managing reassurance-seeking and OCD tendencies • Screens as regulation (without shame) • Gradual cultural immersion vs. full immersion • Building margin so no one floods Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or with a neurodivergent family, this episode will help you prepare in a way that protects your capacity instead of draining it. Because growth feels stretchy. Dysregulation feels panicked. And we’re aiming for stretchy. You don’t have to prove toughness to be adventurous. You don’t have to flood your nervous system to build resilience. With preparation, margin, and flexibility, ADHD brains can experience the world in ways that are grounded, joyful, and deeply meaningful.   ---------------------------- MiNDFUL  ADHD Small Group Coaching for Latter-Day Saints and Friends kamdenadhdcoaching.com   Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint

Welcome to The Busy Brained Saint podcast! In this episode, host Kamden Hainsworth invites Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, an LDS Relationship and Sexuality coach, to discuss ADHD within marriage. They explore the complexities of ADHD, its impact on relationships, and how it intertwines with faith and intimacy. Join us as we delve into the distinctions between neurological factors and relational issues, offering valuable insights and strategies for couples living with ADHD. They also touch on the importance of self-understanding, taking responsibility, and maintaining compassion in relationships. Join us for an enlightening conversation that blends faith, focus, and the divine design of our minds.   Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife https://finlayson-fife.com/   00:00 Welcome to Busy Brained Saints 00:28 Introducing Dr. Jennifer Finlayson Fife 02:04 Understanding ADHD in Relationships 03:35 Navigating ADHD and Emotional Connection 06:50 The Role of Labels and Self-Responsibility 11:26 Finding the Right Environment for ADHD 18:11 ADHD, Anxiety, and Intimacy 22:04 Understanding Neurological vs. Relational Factors in Intimacy 23:44 Addressing Anxiety in Intimate Relationships 24:48 Introduction to ADHD Coaching 26:48 Rebuilding Hope in ADHD-Affected Marriages 29:05 Accepting Responsibility in Relationships 32:04 The Gift and Challenge of Loving Imperfections 36:51 Personal Reflections on ADHD and Learning 38:32 The Value of Love and Intimacy in Marriage 40:55 Resources and Final Thoughts   Also check out: -Kamden's Website | https://www.kamdenadhdcoaching.com/ -Kamden's Instagram |   / kamden_adhd, /thebusybrainedsaint -Subscribe to The Busy Brained Saint on Apple Podcasts or Spotify | https://www.kamdenadhdcoaching.com/po... -MiNDFUL ADHD Group Coaching: https://www.kamdenadhdcoaching.com/mi... For 10% off your first month use code: FOCUS10

Join Kamden Hainsworth and Melanie Stroud in this episode of Focused Faith as they delve into Elder Holland's impactful talk 'Safety for the Soul.' They discuss the profound truths in the Book of Mormon, its role as a stabilizing force for those with ADHD, and personal experiences that highlight its power to bring peace and faith. Learn why consistent engagement with the Book of Mormon is crucial for spiritual well-being and how it serves as a countermeasure against deception. Tune in for heartfelt testimonies, practical advice, and uplifting discussions aimed at enriching your spiritual journey.   MiNDFUL ADHD Group Coaching   >>10% off ⬆️ your first month use code: FOCUS10 Also check out: -Kamden's Website | https://www.kamdenadhdcoaching.com/ -Kamden's Instagram | / kamden_adhd, /thebusybrainedsaint -Subscribe on YouTube The Busy Brained Saint    

In this episode of The Busy Brained Saint, Kamden sits down with Aubrey Chavez, co-host of the Faith Matters podcast, for an honest and deeply moving conversation about late-diagnosed ADHD, faith, dopamine, rest, and the quiet work of self-acceptance. Aubrey shares the story of her diagnosis—received in the middle of a spiritual retreat—and the moment that shifted everything: a courtyard suddenly filled with fluttering birds, offering a lived metaphor for a brain once labeled “disordered,” now seen as intentional and good. Together, Kamden and Aubrey explore what happens when we stop moralizing productivity, stop confusing dopamine with spirituality, and begin trusting the rhythm God actually gave us. This episode touches on: Late ADHD diagnosis and internalized shame Reframing “disorder” through a faith lens Dopamine, rest, and why low-energy days aren’t spiritual failures Letting go of the need to fix yourself Parenting, partnership, and modeling self-trust for our children Why God may be far more comfortable with our flutter than we are This is a conversation for anyone who has ever felt like they were trying to become someone more “steady,” more “typical,” or more acceptable—only to discover that God was never asking for that in the first place. You are not broken. You are not behind. You were made divinely and purposefully a-flutter— 00:00 Welcome to Busy Brained Saints 00:29 Introducing Special Guest Avery Chavez 01:49 Aubrey's Late ADHD Diagnosis 03:19 Understanding ADHD in the Family 04:41 The Emotional Journey of Diagnosis 06:01 The Retreat and Diagnosis Confirmation 08:30 Embracing ADHD and Finding Peace 13:39 Reframing Productivity and Rest 20:30 Dopamine, Spirituality, and ADHD 28:53 ADHD at Home and Family Dynamics 31:27 Embracing Self-Acceptance and Parental Growth 33:56 The Power of Openness and Peace 35:38 Navigating ADHD Challenges in Daily Life 37:39 Insights from Hosting the Faith Matters Podcast 39:40 Leveraging ADHD for Success 50:05 The Joy of Creative Outlets 53:20 Final Thoughts and Community Support ---------------------------- MiNDFUL  ADHD Small Group Coaching for Latter-Day Saints and Friends kamdenadhdcoaching.com   Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint    

In this heartfelt podcast episode titled 'Wake Up With Me in Lehi's Dream,' the host takes listeners on a nostalgic journey back to their early days of scripture study sessions on Instagram. Emphasizing the concept of 'body doubling' as a productivity tool for individuals with ADHD, the host delves into the transformative power of shared spiritual practices. The episode revolves around a deep exploration of Lehi's vision from the Book of Mormon, highlighting the significance of the rod of iron, the path to the tree of life, and the lessons of faith, fear, and divine love. Through personal anecdotes and scriptural insights, the host encourages a personalized approach to the gospel and emphasizes the importance of individual experiences in strengthening one's testimony. The episode is a blend of spiritual reflection, personal growth, and a call to embrace the unique journey of faith.   00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:45 The Power of Body Doubling for ADHD 01:53 Scripture Study and Lehi's Vision 07:52 Personal Reflections on Faith and Fear 11:48 Exploring Lehi's Vision in Detail 22:02 ADHD Coaching and Personal Growth 29:11 The Nature of Deception and Redemption 30:21 Lehi's Vision and Mortal Life 32:10 The Mist of Darkness and the Iron Rod 34:21 Struggles and Perseverance on the Covenant Path 40:37 Shame and the Great and Spacious Building 48:30 Concluding Thoughts on Faith and Safety   ---------------------------- MiNDFUL  ADHD Small Group Coaching for Latter-Day Saints and Friends kamdenadhdcoaching.com   Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint    

In this episode of The Busy Brained Saint podcast, Kamden Hainsworth discusses the challenges of achieving goals when dealing with ADHD. Kamden shares her personal experiences with vision boarding, emphasizing the importance of visual reminders to keep her goals in focus. She talks about the evolution of her vision boards over the years, how they have helped her maintain a connection with her spiritual and personal intentions, and how they've empowered her to navigate life's challenges. Listeners are encouraged to find their own methods for staying focused and to embrace their ADHD as a uniquely wired brain that can still achieve divine purpose.  ---------------------------- MiNDFUL  ADHD Small Group Coaching for Latter-Day Saints and Friends kamdenadhdcoaching.com   Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint    

In this episode of Focused Faith, Kamden Hainsworth and Melanie Stroud delve into the spiritual journey of service missions, particularly focusing on Elder James E. Evanson's talk 'Go and Do Likewise' from the Fall General Conference 2025. They share personal ADHD moments and insights on leveraging hyperfocus for good, and trusting in the Lord. The discussion highlights the importance of humility, surrender, and viewing all service—whether traditional or nontraditional missions—as valuable to God's work. Tune in to explore how serving others brings joy, peace, and spiritual growth, and how God uses our unique capacities to bless lives. 00:00 Welcome to Focused Faith 00:54 ADHD Moments and Personal Reflections 03:12 Leveraging Hyperfocus for Good 04:41 Service Missions and Mental Health 05:41 Celebrating All Missionary Calls 08:05 The Humility of Service 11:54 Miracles and Persistent Service 19:24 The Joy of Helping Others 20:53 The Joy of Service and Feeling the Spirit 21:37 Witnessing Service in Action 22:31 Teaching Service to the Next Generation 23:17 The Lord's Teachings on Service 24:20 The Impact of Having a Missionary at Home 25:48 Challenges and Blessings of Service Missions 27:03 The Humility and Sacrifice of Service Missionaries 34:31 Concluding Thoughts on Service and Sacrifice 37:12 Final Remarks and Podcast Outro We’re so glad your busy brain made it here. 💛 Hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and share this with another Latter-day Saint who has (or loves someone with) ADHD.  Also check out: -Kamden's Website | https://www.kamdenadhdcoaching.com/ -   MiNDFUL ADHD Group Coaching https://mindful.kamdenadhdcoaching.co... For 50% off your first month use code: CHRISTMAS2025   Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint    

In this episode of The Busy Brained Saint Podcast, host and ADHD coach Kamden Hainsworth dives into the Christmas season—focusing specifically on the rich and reflective tradition of Advent. She’s joined by one of her dearest childhood friends, Pastor Darin Arntson, a United Methodist minister in San Diego. Together, they explore the significance of Advent far beyond the familiar chocolate-filled countdown calendars. Advent is a sacred four-week season of anticipation, patience, and longing for the coming of Christ. Pastor Darin shares the history, traditions, and personal practices surrounding Advent, offering practical and heartfelt insights on how to observe this meaningful season both in church and at home. From lighting Advent candles to pondering prophetic texts, this conversation invites listeners to slow down, center their hearts, and deepen their relationship with Christ as they prepare for His arrival as a baby and look forward to His second coming. ---------------------------- MiNDFUL  ADHD Small Group Coaching for Latter-Day Saints and Friends kamdenadhdcoaching.com   Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint    

In this heartfelt episode, we explore 'Creativity, Grief, and God' with special guest Lisa Valentine Clark. Lisa is a multi-talented writer, actress, comedian, and host of The Lisa Show on BYUtv, also known for her work in 'Once I was a Beehive,' 'Random Acts,' and 'Show Offs.' She's the author of 'Real Moms: Making It Up as We Go' and has navigated profound grief after losing her husband to ALS. Join us as we discuss creativity, resilience, improv, mental wellness, neurodiversity (all her kids have ADHD, and they suspect she does too- haha), and spirituality. Lisa shares her grounded perspective and how her creative upbringing, faith, and ability to adapt have shaped her journey. Don't miss this inspiring conversation filled with humor, vulnerability, and real talk about life's challenges and joys.   00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:12 Guest Introduction: Lisa Valentine Clark 01:05 The Journey to Creativity 02:43 Improv and Creativity as a Spiritual Gift 03:46 Growing Up in a Creative Home 06:31 The Reality of Pursuing Creativity 07:44 The Importance of Authenticity 08:38 Living a Creative Life 12:53 Mindful Coaching Program 16:16 Balancing Creativity and Life 27:18 Creating Your Own Opportunities 28:46 Embracing Imperfection and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 30:48 The Value of Mediocre Hobbies 35:02 Navigating Grief and Finding Joy 42:22 Faith and Creativity in the Face of Adversity 48:10 Pushing Through Discomfort to Create a Happy Life   We’re so glad your busy brain made it here. 💛 Hit Follow, and share this with another Latter-day Saint who has (or loves someone with) ADHD.   Also check out: -Kamden's Website | https://www.kamdenadhdcoaching.com/ ---------------------------- MiNDFUL  ADHD Small Group Coaching for Latter-Day Saints and Friends For 10% off your first month use code: FOCUS10 kamdenadhdcoaching.com Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint

In this week’s episode of The Busy Brained Saint Podcast, Kamden Hainsworth, certified ADHD coach,  dives into the unique challenges and blessings of living with ADHD through a faith-centered lens. Drawing from John 14:26, she explores the promise that the Holy Ghost will bring all things to our remembrance. Kamden discusses how people with ADHD can balance following divine promptings with staying productive, sharing personal stories of navigating forgetfulness, impulsivity, and other ADHD challenges. She emphasizes that God understands our neurodiverse brains and encourages self-trust, faith integration, and practical strategies for daily life. Tune in for actionable tips, spiritual insight, and encouragement to embrace your ADHD while deepening your connection with God. ---------------------------- MiNDFUL  ADHD Small Group Coaching for Latter-Day Saints and Friends kamdenadhdcoaching.com   Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint    

Welcome to the very first episode of Focused Faith, a monthly segment of The Busy-Brained Saint featuring fan-favorite guest Melanie Stroud from the Come Follow Me for Us podcast. In this episode, we dive into Elder Kevin G. Brown’s October 2025 General Conference talk, “The Eternal Gift of Testimony,” and explore what testimony, faith, and spiritual consistency look like through the lens of ADHD. Kamden (Busy-Brained Saint Podcast + MiNDFUL ADHD Coaching) and Melanie (Come Follow Me For Us Podcast) share real, relatable stories about prayer, overwhelm, revelation, self-doubt, and those busy-brain moments that make spiritual life both hilarious and holy. Together, they talk about choosing faith with intention, noticing unhelpful thoughts, and finding personal ways to connect with Jesus Christ — even when your mind feels anything but still. If you’re a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with ADHD — or you’re simply a Latter-day Saint with a fast, busy, or scattered mind — this episode was created with you in mind. This is a safe, faith-affirming place to explore the gospel of Jesus Christ in a way that honors your brain and strengthens your testimony. Topics in this episode: • General Conference insights for ADHD minds • Testimony: choosing belief with a busy brain • ADHD moments that derail + deepen discipleship • Integrating Christ into everyday chaos • The Brother of Jared + “bless my plan” faith • Noticing thoughts + slowing spirals • Faith, doubt, spiritual momentum, and grace • Friendship, joy, and real-life LDS living We’re so glad your busy brain made it here. 💛 Like, subscribe, and share this with another Latter-day Saint who has — or loves someone with — ADHD. And if you prefer to watch these episodes instead of listening, they’re also available on YouTube — just search “The Busy Brained Saint.”   MiNDFUL ADHD Group Coaching   >>10% off ⬆️ your first month use code: FOCUS10   Also check out: -Kamden's Website | https://www.kamdenadhdcoaching.com/ -Kamden's Instagram | / kamden_adhd, /thebusybrainedsaint -Subscribe on YouTube The Busy Brained Saint    

In this episode of The Busy Brained Saint Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome Molly Phair, FNTP, CPT—Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and the owner and founder of Phair Phitness & Nutrition, as well as co-owner of RockBox Fitness Meridian. Molly is on a mission to help others reclaim their right to vibrant health through holistic, customized wellness programs that go beyond cookie-cutter solutions. Drawing on her expertise in nutrition, fitness, and functional health, she blends science, faith, and heart to empower individuals with ADHD and beyond to understand their bodies’ unique needs and create lasting, practical lifestyle changes. In our conversation, we explore strategies for nourishing your body and brain, building sustainable habits, and working with your natural rhythms instead of against them. We also touch on the joy of balancing family, faith, and wellness, as Molly shares insights from her experience as a proud mom of four and grandma of three. Whether you’re looking to improve energy, focus, or overall wellness, this episode is packed with actionable tips and encouragement to help you thrive in your everyday life. [email protected] PhairPhitness Instagram ---------------------------- MiNDFUL  ADHD Small Group Coaching for Latter-Day Saints and Friends kamdenadhdcoaching.com   Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint    

In this episode, I’m inviting you to reimagine the Sabbath — not as a checklist Sunday, but as a sacred rhythm already blessed and waiting for you to enter it. I revisit a topic I spoke about years ago in The ADHD Sabbath Struggle, but this time through new eyes — eyes softened by time, compassion, and a deeper understanding of what rest really looks like for a busy-brained Saint. As I share reflections from a recent ADHD adventure, insights from prophets across decades, and lessons from my own family’s experiments with Sabbath living, we’ll explore how to move beyond the “letter of the law” into a living relationship with the Lord — one built on curiosity, trust, and faith that God’s gifts are already here. If Sunday has ever felt overstimulating, performative, or heavy, this episode is your permission slip to rediscover the Sabbath as a place of delight, not demand. Join me as we practice “less Sunday, more Sabbath” — and learn how to create holiness, rest, and joy that feel true to your brain and your heart.   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎄Holiday Coaching Package 2025 35 % off Regular Price! Six 1:1 sessions (3, 55 minute) November (3, 55 minute) December _____________________ $1112.50 $750 Plus Marco Polo App Access during the week!   -Limited Number of Slots -Mention this Ad in your email to [email protected] -Pay up front or in 2 Payments of $375   ACT NOW! Offer ends November 3, 2025 EMAIL ME [email protected] with me to learn more.    Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint

Welcome back, Busy Brained Saints — my brain is busy, and my heart is full. 💛 In today’s episode, we’re getting real about what it means to live with ADHD — even when you coach others through it. I’m sharing some of the 100 ADHD things I still do, from leaving dishes overnight and forgetting sunglasses to showing up five minutes late to therapy (on purpose). This episode is about releasing the shame, softening self-judgment, and learning to work with the brain God gave us — not against it.   Whether you’re leaving preschool pickup reminders on repeat or re-learning compassion for yourself in a new season, this episode is a gentle reminder: you don’t have to be mistake-free to be effective. You just need to be willing to grow — with grace, humor, and Jesus. ✨ Highlights: Learning to hold your ADHD quirks with kindness Letting go of perfection and shame Finding peace in spiritual transitions Why “progress over performance” is the real goal How Christ helps us co-regulate and recover faster 🕊️ Take a breath. Laugh a little. Lighten up. You’re doing better than you think — and God knows it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎄Holiday Coaching Package 2025 35 % off Regular Price! Six 1:1 sessions (3, 55 minute) November (3, 55 minute) December _____________________ $1112.50 $750 Plus Marco Polo App Access during the week!   -Limited Number of Slots -Mention this Ad in your FREE Discovery Call. -Pay up front or in 2 Payments of $375   ACT NOW! Offer ends October 31, 2025 EMAIL ME [email protected] or schedule a discovery call with me to learn more.    Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint

Kamden opens her heart about the talk that reshaped her discipleship and ADHD journey: President Russell M. Nelson’s “Overcome the World and Find Rest.” This episode weaves testimony with real-life practice—from a year of 6:30 a.m. live scripture body-doubling (and the burnout that followed) to learning how spiritual rest, self-discipline, and agency can steady a busy brain. With warmth and candor, Kamden reflects on choosing Christ over crowd-pleasing, finding peace at home amid neurodiversity, and letting covenants lift us “above the pull of the world.” In this episode, you’ll hear: Why “take charge of your testimony” mirrors taking ownership of ADHD. How novelty, flexibility, and sustainable rhythms prevent spiritual + nervous-system burnout. A practical STEAR map lens (Situation-Thought-Emotion-Action-Result) for gospel living. The difference between scarcity seeking dopamine and abundance rooted in gratitude. What President Nelson’s joyful example teaches about peace, purpose, and rest in Christ. Scriptures & references mentioned: Matthew 11:28–30; Mosiah 3:19; “Overcome the World and Find Rest.” "Smiling Faces and Grateful Hearts" "Tune Your Heart to Jesus Christ: The Sacred Gift of Primary Music"     If this resonates: Explore community support inside MiNDFUL or connect for 1:1 ADHD coaching that honors both your brain and your faith. Kamden’s cheering you on. MiNDFUL is open!  ADHD Group Coaching for Latter-Day Saints and Friends Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint

What if asking wasn’t about already knowing the answer, but about creating space to receive? In this short episode, Kamden explores the intersection of ADHD, creativity, and faith—how our busy, imaginative minds can actually model what it means to come before God with openness. Drawing from scripture and personal experience, she reflects on asking not from fear or pressure, but from trust, creativity, and curiosity. This isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about showing up with an open heart, an empty bowl, and the faith that God delights in filling it.   MiNDFUL is open!  ADHD Group Coaching for Latter-Day Saints and Friends Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint

In this episode of The Busy Brained Saint Podcast, Kamden unpacks what it means to practice differentiation—the ability to hold onto your own thoughts and feelings without getting lost in someone else’s. Drawing from her experience with ADHD, a heartfelt Instagram message, and the lived reality of ward boundary changes, she explores why people-pleasing feels so natural for ADHDers and why it’s worth the hard work of learning to stand in your own worth. Through personal stories, insights from therapy, and gospel truths—including Elder Donald L. Hallstrom’s reminder that “I Am a Child of God”—this episode connects the dots between mental health skills and spiritual identity. As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we can anchor ourselves in the eternal truth that our worth is already secure in God, even when circumstances or emotions feel overwhelming. If you’ve ever struggled to feel seen, or wondered how to balance connection with authenticity, this episode offers tools and encouragement to help you stay grounded, faithful, and whole. I am a Child of God   Differentiation of Self: An Overview & Why It’s Important in Relationships MiNDFUL is open!  ADHD Group Coaching for Latter-Day Saints and Friends Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint

In a world full of loud voices and rising contention, what does it really mean to be a peacemaker—especially when you have ADHD? In this episode, Kamden explores both the spiritual call to peace and the neurological challenges that make it harder. With ADHD, emotions often run high, impulsivity can spark quick reactions, and overstimulation can lead to conflict. Drawing on President Russell M. Nelson’s invitation to “choose to be a peacemaker, now and always,” and his reminder that “anger never persuades, hostility never heals,” Kamden shares why this counsel can feel especially difficult for busy brains and how to work with those challenges. Together, we’ll talk about practical ways to build bridges instead of walls, extend the pure love of Christ in daily conversations, and remember our divine worth (and the worth of others) as we navigate disagreements. If you’ve ever wondered how to live with conviction and compassion at the same time—and how to do that with an ADHD brain—this conversation will leave you with hope and clear direction: contention is a choice, but so is peace.   Sources:  Peacemakers Needed  Russell M. Nelson: We All Deserve Dignity and Respect   ---------------------------------- MiNDFUL is open!  ADHD Group Coaching for Latter-Day Saints and Friends   Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint

Have you ever felt restless, bored, or even frustrated in the temple—and then wondered if that meant something was wrong with your faith? If so, you’re not alone. In this episode, I get real about what it’s like to attend the temple with ADHD. After nearly 20 years of temple attendance, I’ve experienced both profound revelation and the honest ADHD realities of boredom, understimulation, and executive function struggles. We’ll talk about: Why the temple can feel hard with ADHD (long stillness, repetition, sensory overwhelm, scheduling barriers, and the pressure to “feel spiritual” every time). Why the temple is actually really good for ADHD brains (structure, symbolism, repetition as a learning tool, opportunities for hyperfocus, and the spiritual “reset” it provides). Practical ADHD-friendly hacks like keeping your temple bag in the laundry room, using sour candies or fidget rings, bringing a one-word theme to anchor your focus, letting yourself show up grumpy, and even outsourcing your reservation. Spiritual reframes that help: allowing boredom, bringing your doubts and frustrations to God in the temple, and remembering that the Restoration is ongoing—God wants us to understand what is happening there. The temple is both a challenge and a gift for ADHDers. It stretches our brains in uncomfortable ways, but it also gives us clarity, resilience, and connection with God that we can’t get anywhere else. If you’ve ever felt like your ADHD makes temple worship “less than,” this episode will remind you that your worship—boredom, fidgets, doubts, grumpiness and all—counts. God isn’t asking for your perfection. He’s asking for you. 💛 Resources: The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation by President Russell M. Nelson Holiness to the Lord: A Conversation with Jonathan Stapley   ---------------------------------- MiNDFUL is open!  ADHD Group Coaching  Coupon: LABORDAY15 for 15% off your first month inside!    Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint

When you hear the phrase “obedience with exactness,” do you think it means being flawless? In this episode, I share why exactness isn’t about perfection—it’s about consecration. Through a story of axe-throwing at Young Women’s Camp, we’ll explore what it means to be teachable, to receive instruction, and to invite God into our imperfect efforts. Life doesn’t come with a manual, and for those of us with ADHD, we often process instructions differently than others expect. That doesn’t mean we’re disobedient—it means our path looks unique. When we consecrate our performance to the Lord, He promises to turn our tries (whether successful or messy) into learning, growth, and strength. If you’ve ever felt like your “obedience” doesn’t measure up, this episode will encourage you to see consecration as the heart of discipleship—and to trust that God magnifies even the imperfect.   Restore Conference Tickets Code for 10% off: BUSYBRAIN10 --------------------------------------------------- MiNDFUL is open!  ADHD Group Coaching  Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint

Today’s episode is a special one! Come with me inside MiNDFUL as I introduce you to one of my favorite people and clients, Melanie Stroud. She’s the voice behind the highly popular Come Follow Me For Us podcast, as well as an author and public speaker. Thousands have already fallen in love with her fun, open, and gospel-centered personality—and I’m excited for you to do the same. Over the past four years, I’ve had the privilege of coaching Melanie, and she continues to inspire me with her determination to better understand and work with her ADHD. What you’ll hear today is a unique and deeply honest coaching conversation we shared inside MiNDFUL. It was so powerful, full of laughter and insight, that by the end we joked it had to become a podcast episode. This conversation is packed with real talk about the highs and lows of ADHD, the role of God and faith in our lives, the patience it takes to know your brain, and the power of coaching. Melanie also shares scriptural insights and personal perspectives that make this episode both uplifting and practical. I hope you enjoy this fun, spontaneous ADHD talk. And if it sparks something in you, I’d love to invite you to learn more about MiNDFUL—a faith-affirming ADHD coaching program designed to help you create a life of purpose, peace, and progress through a gospel lens. ✨ Join Us – Enroll in MiNDFUL 🛒 Zion, But Make It ADHD – LDS + ADHD Storefront Code: BUSYBRAIN15 for 15% off orders of $50+ 🎟 Restore Conference Tickets Code: BUSYBRAIN10 for 10% off 📲 Follow Kamden: @kamden_adhd | @thebusybrainedsaint

In this episode, Kamden explores how unresolved trauma — both big and small — can leave behind “sensitivity buttons” that the adversary loves to push. She shares personal insights on how these unprocessed experiences can resurface years later, fueling distraction, avoidance, and even what scripture calls “transgression.” Drawing from therapy, coaching, and faith, Kamden discusses how healing makes those buttons less sensitive, strengthens our spiritual armor, and helps us find joy and focus in God’s work. She also unpacks why our brains often confuse discomfort with danger, why play is the opposite of trauma, and how awareness is key to resilience.   Restore Conference Tickets Code for 10% off: BUSYBRAIN10 --------------------------------------------------- MiNDFUL is open!  ADHD Group Coaching  Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint

Whether it’s switching from work mode to mom mode, stepping into a new calling, or wrapping up a family road trip that felt more like a survival challenge — transitions are everywhere. And if you have ADHD, they don’t just feel inconvenient... they feel existential. In this episode, I share five of the most common transitions we experience as humans (day to day, year to year, and across a lifetime) — and why they hit so differently for the ADHD brain. I also open up about the transition I didn’t see coming this summer: coming home from our big family road trip and trying to reintegrate without losing my mind... or my laundry. If you’ve ever wondered why change feels like chaos — even good change — this episode is for you. Let’s normalize the grief, the resistance, the overstimulation, and the awkward grace of moving from one season to the next.   Restore Conference Tickets Code for 10% off: BUSYBRAIN10 --------------------------------------------------- MiNDFUL is open!  ADHD Group Coaching  Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint  

Jenna Carson made history as the first female military chaplain endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2022. Her journey wasn’t easy—she faced rejection after rejection but refused to give up. In this episode, Jenna opens up about resilience, faith, and her recent ADHD diagnosis—and how each shaped her ability to keep pushing forward. --------------------------------------------------- MiNDFUL is open!  ADHD Group Coaching  Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint

In this episode, I’m joined by Niki Olsen, an Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Together, we explore what it really looks like to keep Christ at the center of our progress—even when we’re unsure how to invite Him into our healing journey. Niki shares simple, practical tools you can begin using right away to feel more grounded, centered, and at peace. If you’ve been searching for ways to strengthen your mental health while drawing closer to Christ, this conversation will encourage and inspire you. Niki's Instagram  www.NikiOlsenCoaching.com --------------------------------------------------- MiNDFUL is open!  ADHD Group Coaching  Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint

Ever feel like your brain is stuck in panic mode, even when nothing’s really wrong? In this episode, we explore the difference between your survival brain and your thinking brain—and why understanding that difference is a game-changer for ADHD. Learn how metacognition (thinking about your thinking) can help you shift out of overwhelm, reconnect with your values, and start responding instead of reacting. -------------------------------------------------------------- MiNDFUL is open!  ADHD Group Coaching  Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint

In this episode of The Busy Brained Saint, we're naming the unspoken rules and internalized beliefs that often sabotage the ADHD experience—especially for those of us trying to live a faithful, values-aligned life. From “I have to be consistent to be successful” to “I shouldn’t need help if I’m smart,” we unpack the subtle (and sometimes loud) ways our culture, upbringing, and expectations have trained us to distrust our own brains. These beliefs don’t just get in the way of productivity—they chip away at our sense of worth, our spiritual identity, and our capacity to show up fully in the life God is inviting us to co-create. This episode walks you through: The top beliefs that don’t serve the ADHD brain Why they feel true (but aren’t) What more life-giving, ADHD-affirming truths sound like instead How to begin replacing guilt-based rulebooks with something more aligned with grace, progress, and divine trust This conversation is a call to stop trying to become the “ideal” version of yourself and start embracing the way your brain was actually designed to work—with flexibility, creativity, and support.   Utah Area LDS + ADHD Conference  1:1 Coaching Details Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint

In this episode, Kamden shares a tender spiritual reflection on self-worth, struggle, and the quiet, steady mercy of God — even in moments when He feels far away. Drawing on stories from scripture, including the heartbreaking scene in Alma 14 where Amulek watches helplessly as women and children are cast into the flames, Kamden explores what it means to believe in a God who doesn’t always rescue us from pain but instead sanctifies it. Through personal stories and lived experience, she invites listeners to consider that just because Christ suffered doesn’t mean we’re supposed to hurt more to prove our devotion. Maybe, she suggests, the invitation is to co-create with God — to hand Him our burdens and make space for more rest, joy, patience, and presence. This episode is a gentle call to stop comparing pain, to stop carrying it all alone, and to believe that trusting God with your grief doesn’t minimize it — it consecrates it.   Utah Area LDS + ADHD Conference  1:1 Coaching Details Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint

In this powerful episode of The Busy Brained Saint, we’re joined by Sierra Larson—a woman whose life reflects deep faith, bold leadership, and lived neurodivergence. Sierra is a U.S. Air Force chaplain, a stake Relief Society president, a licensed counselor, a mother, and co-host of the Guiding Light podcast. She was also diagnosed with ADHD in her early 30s—an insight that reframed her entire life and strengthened her resolve to lead from aplace of honesty and compassion. Together, we explore the often-unseen layers of spiritual leadership, the integration of faith and psychology, and the challenges of navigating systems that don’t always make room for neurodivergence—especially for women. Sierra shares how her ADHD now informs the way she ministers, leads, and connects with others, and what she wishes more people within the Church understood about neurodiverse minds. If you’ve ever felt called to lead in a way that doesn’t quite fit the mold—or if you’re just starting to recognize your own ADHD story—this conversation is for you.   Utah Area LDS + ADHD Conference  1:1 Coaching Details Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint

In this soul-stirring episode, Kamden challenges the belief that being “too much” is something to hide or fix. What if the discomfort others felt around your joy, awe, or passion said more about their limitations than your brightness? Today, we explore the full spectrum of expansive, high-vibration emotions—joy, surrender, love, and wonder—and how many of us were conditioned to stay small to keep others comfortable. Kamden shares how emotional intensity isn’t something to fear but something we were designed to experience. When others label us as too loud, too sensitive, or too passionate, it often reveals the boundary of their own healing—not a flaw in our expression. This episode is a powerful invitation to reclaim your space, live safely in joy, and stop dimming your light just to fit within someone else’s comfort zone. Tune in for a healing reminder: your emotional fullness is not a problem. It’s part of your divine purpose.   Utah Area LDS + ADHD Conference  MiNDFUL Group Coaching Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint

In this episode of The Busy Brained Saint, we’re exploring the sneaky lie so many of us—especially those with ADHD—cling to: the idea that if we can just control enough things, we’ll finally feel safe. But what if that sense of safety is a counterfeit? What if chasing certainty is actually keeping us from the peace we’re craving? We’ll talk about why the ADHD brain longs for control, how anxiety shows up when we try to do God's job, and what the gospel of Jesus Christ offers instead. You’ll hear truth about joy in the midst of uncertainty, hope in the heaviness of the world, and how to release the exhausting need to “hold it all together.” This one’s for the over-functioners, the worriers, and the ones trying really hard to be everything for everyone. Take a deep breath—you’re not alone, and you don’t have to carry this by yourself.   Utah Area LDS + ADHD Conference  MiNDFUL Group Coaching Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint  

In this episode of The Busy Brained Saint, Kamden unpacks a powerful section from Tamara Rosier’s book, Your Brain’s Not Broken, titled “Dancing Through a Minefield.” This chapter highlights nine common thinking traps that often catch ADHDers off guard—especially those who naturally rely on divergent thinking. From chasing only big challenges to overcomplicating tasks or getting stuck in problem-finding mode, Kamden walks you through each of these patterns with insight and real-life application. Whether you're newly diagnosed or decades into understanding your ADHD, this episode offers validation, language, and perspective to help you recognize where your brain might be tripping you up—and how to move forward more intentionally.   "Your Brain's Not Broken" by Dr. Tamara Rosier ___________________________________________________ Utah Area LDS + ADHD Conference  MiNDFUL Group Coaching Follow Kamden on Social Media @kamden_adhd @thebusybrainedsaint