The Busy Brained Saint Podcast

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:

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.

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00:00 Welcome & Spooky Season

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:

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.

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00:00 Welcome Busy Brains

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:

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.

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:

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.'"

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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:

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.

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, straight from the diagnostic criteria.

This isn't about excuses. It's about the difference between a label that shames and a diagnosis that explains. Kamden walks through inattentive and hyperactive symptoms one by one, showing how "irresponsible" is really working memory, how "lazy" is really a stalled dopamine system, and how "rude" is really a brain that can't filter stimuli the way a neurotypical one does.

If you've spent years believing these labels were just who you are, this episode offers a different starting point: it makes sense — and now you get to choose what comes next.

Topics covered: ADHD labels and stigma, ADHD shame, DSM-5 ADHD symptoms explained, inattentive vs. hyperactive ADHD, ADHD and self-worth, reframing ADHD diagnosis

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.

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:

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.

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.

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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.