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The Busy Brained Saint Podcast
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If you have a busy brain—whether you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD or suspect you might have it—this podcast is for you. Especially if you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints navigating ADHD within faith, family, and daily life.This podcast offers real-life perspective, practical tools, and steady support to help you work with your ADHD brain rather than against it. Each week, you’ll hear grounded guidance focused on self-acceptance, growth, and genuine satisfaction—without shame or hustle.Alongside solo episodes, the show features interviews with ADHD experts and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are living with ADHD, offering both professional insight and lived experience.Your host, Kamden Hainsworth, is a certified ADHD coach and ADHD professional who also brings lived experience as someone with ADHD, a business owner, and a mother raising children with ADHD. She shares what has helped her live joyfully and create real result
Episodes
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ADHD Women in the Church and Midlife
Get on Kamden's wait list for The HOLIDAY GAME PLAN: a three-day holiday planning workshop for the ADHD brain. kamdenadhdcoaching.com/holidays There's a unique intersection of ADHD, womanhood, midlife, and navigating life as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Hormonal...
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The ADHD Tax: The Real Cost of Executive Dysfunction
In this episode, host and ADHD coach Kamden Hainsworth dives into the concept of the "ADHD tax"—the hidden financial, emotional, physical, and energetic costs that result from executive dysfunction. Opening with a candid story about an impulsive splurge on an upcycled Moroccan carpet jacket…
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What If Scripture Study Isn't A Test
You’ve been doing it “right” for years. Reading every day. Journaling. Checking the box. But somewhere along the way, a gift became a test—and you started performing your faith instead of living it. For Kamden, 20 years of daily scripture study created a powerful habit and a crushing belief: If I...
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The ADHD Employee You Don't Want to Lose
You see their genius. You see their creativity. You see their potential. But you're also exhausted by their inconsistency, missed deadlines, and broken promises—even though you know they're capable. Here's the truth: ADHD is a disorder of doing, not knowing. Your employee isn't lazy, careless, or...
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Self- Authoring with ADHD
Are you living by rules you didn't choose, or are you authoring your own life? In this episode, Kamden explores the powerful concept of self-authoring—moving beyond letting other people's perceptions define who you are and stepping into intentional choice about your identity, values, and how you...
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ADHD: Temple, Belonging, and Divine Chaos
What happens when a busy brain meets faith? In this deeply personal episode, ADHD coach Kamden Hainsworth explores the intersection of neurodivergence and spiritual belonging within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Drawing from her own journey—from a burnout-induced temple...
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More Than Just a Worry Wart
It's not just that you're anxious. It's that you're living their life instead of your own. In this episode, Kamden explores why we assume our kids' experiences will mirror ours—and how that assumption hijacks our parenting. Whether you're worried about your daughter's social life, your teen's...
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The Names We Were Called
Careless. Lazy. Space cadet. Hot mess. If any of those words still make you flinch, this episode is for you. Kamden breaks down the everyday labels ADHDers hear — from childhood name-calling to workplace feedback — and translates each one back into what's actually happening in an ADHD brain,...
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Actions Are The Distraction
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...
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The Discipline of Constraint: ADHD Edition
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...
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Focused Faith E6: Jesus Christ Is Not Our Burden, He Is Our Relief
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...
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You Don't Have to Hide Your Brain
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…
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When Good Feels Bad
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…
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Rejection Express: When ADHD Makes Rejection Feel Devastating
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...
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ADHD Symptoms Are "The Problem", Not You.
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…
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Motherhood, Adoption & ADHD: Rewriting the Stories We Tell Ourselves with Rachel Nielson
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,...
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Putting Off the Natural Man with an ADHD Brain
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...
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Inside the ADHD-Informed Therapy Room with Mosiah Castrejon
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...
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Focused Faith E5: Come Home by Elder Clark G. Gilbert
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.”...
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Could It Be Dyslexia Too? Understanding the ADHD Overlap with Guest Elizabeth Hipwell
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…
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Hardest Questions I’m Asked as an ADHD Coach (ADHD 101)
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...
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From Masking to Radiating: ADHD and Spiritual Identity with Sierra Larson, M.S.W./M.Div.
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...
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Miserably Satisfied vs. Godly Attachment
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...
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Focused Faith E4: Cheering Each Other On by Sister J. Anette Dennis
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,...
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Breaking Stigmas: Embracing ADHD and LGBTQ+ in Faith Spaces with Guest Allison Dayton
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…
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Stop Shrinking Yourself: When Being Good started to Mean Being Small
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...
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Traveling Internationally with ADHD Families
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...
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ADHD within Marriage with Guest Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
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…
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Focused Faith E3: Safety for the Soul by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
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...
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God Made You All a-Flutter and Called It Good with Guest Aubrey Chavez
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...
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Wake Up With Me: Lehi’s Dream Reflections
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…
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When You Forget Your Goals: Vision Boards and Goal Setting
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...
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Focused Faith | Go and Do Likewise by Elder James E. Evanson
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…
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Understanding Advent with Pastor Darin Arntson
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...
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Creativity, Grief and God with Guest Lisa Valentine Clark
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…
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Remembering is Hard: And You Don't Have To Do It Alone
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...
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FOCUSED FAITH | The Eternal Gift of Testimony by Elder Kevin G. Brown
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...
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From Hydration to Hormones ADHD Friendly Health with Molly Phair, FNTP, CNP
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...
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Less Sunday, More Sabbath: Aligning Your Sabbath with God and ADHD
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…
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100 ADHD Things I'm Still Doing as an ADHD Coach
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...
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Overcome the World and Find Rest — A Tribute to President Nelson
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...
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Ask Without Knowing
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...
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Anchored in Worth: How to Hold Onto Yourself as a Busy-Brained Saint
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…
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Building Peace in the World with an ADHD Brain
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…
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Temple Worship with an ADHD Brain
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...
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Obedience Isn’t Perfection: It’s Consecration
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...
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ADHD Talks with Podcast Host, Author and Public Speaker Melanie Stroud
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…
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Old Wounds, Easy Targets
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…
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This was Just a Transition?!
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…
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First LDS Female Military Chaplain: Jenna Carson on ADHD, Faith, and Resilience
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
If you have a busy brain—whether you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD or suspect you might have it—this podcast is for you. Especially if you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints navigating ADHD within faith, family, and daily life.This podcast offers real-life perspective, practical tools, and steady support to help you work with your ADHD brain rather than against it. Each week, you’ll hear grounded guidance focused on self-acceptance, growth, and genuine satisfaction—without shame or hustle.Alongside solo episodes, the show features interviews with ADHD experts and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are living with ADHD, offering both professional insight and lived experience.Your host, Kamden Hainsworth, is a certified ADHD coach and ADHD professional who also brings lived experience as someone with ADHD, a business owner, and a mother raising children with ADHD. She shares what has helped her live joyfully and create real result
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