The Busy Brained Saint Podcast

thebusybrainedsaintpodcast
  • 4.9 (28)
  • Mental Health
  • Weekly

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 results while honoring both her brain and her values. If you’re looking for clarity, confidence, and a more compassionate way to live with ADHD, you’re in the right place.

  1. 6d ago

    How to Build Healthy, Connected ADHD Relationships with Guest Kristen Carder

    Halloween is this week, and your brain is already on December. 🎃➡️🎄 Join me Nov 2-4 (10-11am MDT) for a 3-day workshop for moms (and dads) with ADHD who want to plan the holidays calmly instead of scrambling. We’ll find your seasonal delights, sort and schedule them, and protect them with a plan. Body doubling, accountability, and real support included. Do the holidays YOUR WAY! A value of $600 for only $37! Sign up for The HOLIDAY GAME PLAN here--> kamdenadhdcoaching.com/holidays _________________________________________ What if the relationships that exhaust you aren’t a sign you’re failing, but a sign you’ve been giving everyone the same seat at the table? Let's talk with Kristen Carder about her new book, You Are Not In Trouble and find out why improving your relationships may be the most overlooked key to productivity with ADHD. In this episode: Why childhood experiences can “form or deform” our adult relationships, and what a survey of 2,165 adults with ADHD revealed Why parents only need to get it right about 30 to 50 percent of the time, and why repair matters more than perfection How to stop gaslighting yourself and start believing the “ouch” Kristen’s four tiers of relationships, from the few people who are truly safe to the ones you’ve quietly voted off the island How to release the pressure of treating everyone the same, and why you can still see people as children of God without giving them access to your heart 00:00 Welcome to Busy Brained Saint 00:30 Kristen Returns and New Book 02:03 Why This Book Now 03:31 Relationships Drive Productivity 06:47 Science First Foundation 09:25 Childhood Wounds and ADHD 11:19 Parenting Hope and Repair 16:25 Start With Self Trust 18:11 Stop Self Gaslighting 22:53 Prioritize Relationships by Tiers 27:16 Tier Two Reality Check 29:20 Tier Three Pressure Relief 31:18 Doctor Office Boundary Story 34:22 Tier Four Voted Off 37:22 DARVO And Manipulation 41:42 Transactional Vs Parasitic 42:49 Power Dynamics In Roles 47:17 Boundaries That Build Trust 48:16 Book Details And Farewell

  2. Oct 22

    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 shifts, midlife transitions, and menopause affect our faith, feelings, and daily life. Kamden walks through eight questions she’d want answered if she were just discovering ADHD through the lens of faith: -Does understanding your brain turn faith from a source of shame into relief? -How do you keep track of callings and commitments without feeling like a failure? -Why does “just pray harder” keep coming up, and how do you tell spiritual guidance from self-criticism? -How do you explain ADHD to family, your bishop, or Relief Society sisters without justifying yourself? -Is there space in your congregation to talk openly about mental health? -How do you honor motherhood while your own needs, creativity, and work matter too? -How do you stop comparing your inner experience to other women’s outward appearance? -What does it look like to draw close to God as the person you actually are?   00:00 Welcome and Episode Setup 04:16 Menopause Story Spark 06:31 ADHD Book Resources 09:05 Faith Shame or Relief 14:05 Callings Without Failure 20:13 Pray Harder vs Criticism 28:37 Explaining ADHD and Delegation 34:13 Mental Health in Church 40:19 Motherhood and Selfhood 45:39 Comparison and Hormones 48:41 Drawing Close to God 51:51 Final Encouragement Along the way: why estrogen and dopamine matter for executive function, how delegation and accountability partners can help in a calling, what a helicopter-pilot story taught her about measuring the right goal, and why God’s rest for you may look different from your neurotypical neighbor’s. Resources mentioned: Your Brain’s Not Broken by Dr. Tamara Rosier ADHD and Women by Dr. Jolene Brighten ADHD 2.0 by Dr. Edward Hallowell and Dr. John Ratey Taking Charge of Adult ADHD by Dr. Russell Barkley How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis

  3. Oct 14

    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, Kamden breaks down how brain wiring, dysregulated nervous systems, and decision fatigue drive impulsive behaviors, avoidance, and burnout. Examples include overspending, forgotten subscriptions, mail avoidance leading to late fees, and depleted energy from late-night scrolling, gaming, or gambling-like dopamine cycles. Rather than viewing these patterns as personal flaws, Kamden reframes them through the lens neuroplasticity and self-compassion. 00:00 Welcome Busy Brains 00:40 Moroccan Jacket Story 02:28 Ethical ADHD Marketing 03:59 What Is ADHD Tax 05:40 Impulse Spending Triggers 06:39 Costco Self Control Hack 10:14 Decision Fatigue Parenting 12:55 Hidden Fees And Avoidance 15:27 Energy And Sleep Costs 16:27 Health And Meal Planning 18:26 Neuroplasticity And Tools 22:06 You Are Not Broken 23:04 Closing And Community

  4. Oct 8

    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 read, God loves me. If I don’t, I’m failing. In this deeply honest episode, Kamden unpacks: The transactional faith trap — and how to tell the difference between “feeling invited to grow” and “feeling fundamentally inadequate” Why scripture study became impossible — the emotional baggage + ADHD executive dysfunction that builds a wall between you and the word ADHD-specific barriers: decision fatigue (“Do I read? Highlight? Journal? Listen?”), interruptions, transitions, the gremlins in your brain The reframe that changed everything — what her husband said that shifted everything (spoiler: there’s no temple recommend question about reading daily) Letting go of the transaction — what it looks like to receive instead of perform The bigger pattern: What good things have you accidentally turned into requirements? If you’ve ever felt like your spiritual practices became proof of your worth instead of sources of nourishment, this one’s for you. Faith isn’t productivity. Worship is deeper than discipline. EPISODE CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome & Spooky Season 00:23 Audio Quality Note 01:12 Episode Setup: Scripture & Testing 02:15 General Conference & Absorption 04:30 Transactional vs. Transformational Faith 07:45 ADHD Resistance (Not to God) 10:20 Emotional Barriers 12:15 ADHD Executive Function Barriers 15:30 The Reframe: It’s Not the Gift, It’s the Story 18:00 Gifting Yourself Permission 20:15 The Bigger Pattern: What Have You Turned Into a Test? 23:30 Closing & Where to Find Me Interested in Coaching? Start with a consultation.

  5. Sep 17

    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 untrustworthy. Their prefrontal cortex doesn't break down tasks or manage emotions the way neurotypical brains do. And they've probably never learned how. In this episode, Kamden breaks down: Why ADHD employees are often your best creatives and visionaries—if you know how to support them The real cost of resentment and what it costs your business long-term How to have clear, kind conversations about accommodations without condescension Practical support strategies (task breakdown, time ranges, reminders, pre-made systems) Whether disclosure helps or hurts—and how to build the trust needed for it How this applies to church callings, too Whether you're a manager, CEO, or leader of volunteers, learn how to keep your best people by dropping the judgment and building structures that let them thrive. EPISODE CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome Busy Brains 00:23 Restore Conference Invite 01:28 Episode Setup ADHD Employee 02:25 Doing Versus Knowing 03:08 Manager Frustration Cycle 05:41 Reframe Not Lazy 06:59 Musical Ear Analogy 08:29 Adjust Expectations Together 10:33 Drop Judgment Build Trust 14:16 Practical Support Scripts 15:47 Fill Skill Gaps Early 18:30 Right Roles For ADHD 20:57 Advocate And Ask Help 23:04 Closing And Where To Find Me www.kamdenadhdcoaching.com Restore Conference 10% off code: KAMDEN

  6. Sep 11

    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 live. Drawing from insights shared by Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, Kamden examines Matthew 5:28 and what Christ's higher standard really means for people with ADHD. It's not about checking boxes or following external rules—it's about developing true self-mastery by learning to exercise restraint and agency in alignment with your own values. You'll discover: The difference between passive compliance and active, intentional choice How building capacity requires practicing restraint (even when it's hard) Why ADHD brains need a different approach to developing discipline The inspiring story of Olympic skater Alyssa Liu and what her comeback teaches us about self-authorship How to parent (and raise) neurodivergent teens with autonomy instead of rigid control Why your "wobbliness" with ADHD impacts this process Whether you're struggling with productivity rules that don't fit, trying to figure out your own values, or parenting a busy brain, this episode invites you to stop being defined by others' expectations and start creating the life—and faith—you actually want. Remember: You're not alone, and your brain isn't the problem. The world is waiting for what only you can create. 00:00 Welcome Busy Brains 00:25 Restore Conference Invite 02:29 What Self Authoring Means 04:29 Beyond Checklists and Rules 08:09 Building Capacity Through Restraint 19:16 ADHD Regulation and Guardrails 22:01 Self Authorship in Real Life 28:21 Choosing Your Gas and Brake 30:48 Faith Agency and Closing 33:38 Outro and Connect Online Register for Restore Connect Conference by Faith Matters 10% off code: KAMDEN Interested in ADHD Coaching? CLICK HERE

  7. Sep 4

    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 experience that led to her ADHD diagnosis at 36 to years of coaching others—Kamden challenges misconceptions about what worship and participation should look like. In this episode, you'll discover: Why ADHD brains thrive with "flexible structure," not rigid expectations How rejection sensitivity dysphoria affects faith and community participation Real strategies for finding your "Goldilocks zone" in sacrament meetings and temple worship Why your wandering mind in church might be exactly where God needs it How to bring your full, authentic ADHD self to your faith without shame or masking Perfect for: ADHD individuals in faith communities, parents of neurodivergent children, religious leaders seeking to create more inclusive spaces, and anyone asking "Is something wrong with me?"—the answer is no. You're just wired differently. "He didn't say, 'Come to me and I will show you how to be neurotypical.' He said, 'Come to me and find rest.'" Don't miss the Restore by Faith Matters Conference, Sept 24-26 at UVU Orem, Utah. Use code KAMDEN for 10% off! Connect with Kamden: Instagram: @Kamden_ADHD | @thebusybrainedsaint Website: kamdenadhdcoaching.com

  8. Aug 27

    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 independence, or your child's future, you're likely projecting your own eighth-grade fears, your own insecurities, your own story onto theirs. The real issue? Your ADHD brain sees every possible problem all at once and believes it's your job to solve them. But here's what changes everything: Recognizing which problems are actually in your lane right now (and which aren't) Letting your kids own their own first days, their own stories, their own failures Releasing the cords of control—in parenting, marriage, and partnerships Trusting that future version of yourself to figure it out when it matters Because they only get one life. And so do you. For: Parents managing anxiety about their kids' futures, ADHD adults who catastrophize, anyone tired of carrying everyone else's emotional load. ADHD Mini Coaching Session

See All (163)

4.9
out of 5
28 Ratings

About

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 results while honoring both her brain and her values. If you’re looking for clarity, confidence, and a more compassionate way to live with ADHD, you’re in the right place.

Information

  • Creator
    thebusybrainedsaintpodcast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    163
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2022 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Busy Brained Saint Podcast

You Might Also Like