The Busy Brained Saint Podcast

Wired for Ministry: A Conversation with Chaplain Sierra Larson

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.
 
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You Were Never Too Much

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.
 
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The Counterfeit of Control

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.
 
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Creative But Stuck: ADHD Thinking Errors

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
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Capacity-O-Meter: How to Do Anything When Everything's Too Much

When everything feels urgent and your brain hits shutdown mode, traditional to-do list strategies just don’t cut it—especially for ADHD brains. In this episode, Kamden introduces a powerful, compassionate method for getting things done based on capacity, not pressure.
You’ll learn a simple yet transformative framework to help you sort your tasks by the mental, emotional, and physical energy they require—so you can stop spinning and start moving. Whether you’re a student, parent, homemaker, or professional, this method helps you reclaim your day without burning out.
Expect practical examples, a fresh take on productivity (spoiler: it’s not about doing the hardest thing first), and permission to honor your energy without guilt. This is the episode you’ll want to bookmark for every chaotic week ahead.
Listen in and discover:
Why ADHD overwhelm often leads to inaction
How to rate tasks by energy required, not just urgency
What a realistic daily “capacity budget” looks like
How to build momentum and protect your executive function
Why rest and recovery aren’t optional—they’re strategic
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Trauma, ADHD and Healing: Why ACE Scores Matter More Than You Think

In this powerful episode, Kamden dives into the deep connection between childhood trauma, ADHD, and the generational patterns that often go unseen. Drawing on her recent experience at the Healing Generations in Utah conference Kamden explains what ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) are and why individuals with ADHD often carry high ACE scores.
You'll hear about the essential role of emotional regulation, the importance of trauma-informed therapy like EMDR and ART, and how healing in one generation can dramatically improve outcomes in the next. Kamden also sheds light on Utah-specific cultural dynamics that may contribute to higher ACE scores—and what we can do about it.
Finally, you'll walk away with a toolkit of evidence-based "Stress Busters" from Dr. Nadine Burke-Harris that can support long-term healing and regulation for both children and adults with ADHD.
In This Episode:
What ACEs are and how they affect ADHD
Shocking statistics on the overlap between trauma and ADHD
Why coaching must include emotional regulation work
The cultural and systemic factors that make Utah unique
How to use your healing journey to impact future generations
What every parent, caregiver, and educator should know
The difference between toxic stress and tolerable stress—and how to buffer it
📚 Resources Mentioned:
ACE Study (Adverse Childhood Experiences) – https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces
"The Deepest Well" by Dr. Nadine Burke-Harris
Dr. Nadine Burke-Harris TED Talk – How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime
Helton, Gocke-Kerr & Gruber, 2017 – Study showing children with learning disabilities are 2.5x more likely to be victims of sexual abuse
What Happened To You?
The Body Keeps the Score 
My Body! What I say GOES! 
Body Safety Education: A Parents guide to protecting kids from sexual abuse
 
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Finding Progress Through Christ's Grace with ADHD

In this special Easter episode of The Busy Brained Saint, Kamden offers a gentle and powerful perspective on what the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ can mean to someone with ADHD. Drawing from scripture, personal experience, and coaching insights, she explores how Christ’s ministry teaches us the value of small progress, humility, and simple consistency over perfectionism and hustle.
You’ll hear reflections on the Savior’s most public miracles coming at the end of His ministry—not the beginning—and how that pattern gives us permission to grow slowly and intentionally. Kamden speaks to the deep, soul-level belonging Christ offers us through His Atonement, reminding us that He has already chosen us, even before we “get it all together.”
This episode includes references from the Bible, Book of Mormon, and inspired words from Elder Uchtdorf and Sister Reyna Aburto. Whether you're feeling spiritually scattered, emotionally worn down, or simply trying to make sense of what Easter means for your neurodivergent journey—this episode will meet you with grace, compassion, and hope.
Key Themes:
The humility of Christ’s ministry and what it teaches us about progress
Undoing the myth of “perfect” ADHD functioning
Finding identity and belonging in the Savior
Spiritual preparation and the personal meaning of resurrection
Simple teachings from Christ that reshape how we live day to day
Referenced Talks:
"Nourish the Roots, and the Branches Will Grow" – Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf
"The Grave Has No Victory" – Sister Reyna I. Aburto
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The Brain Your Child Borrows with Guest Brittney King

What does it mean when we say a neurodivergent child is “borrowing your brain”? In this episode, Kamden sits down with Brittney King—a licensed professional counselor, ADHD specialist, and parenting coach for families raising neurodivergent kids—to unpack this powerful concept.
Brittney, a neurotypical mom to an AuDHD child, brings both clinical expertise and personal experience to the conversation. Together, she and Kamden talk about the mental and emotional load parents carry, especially those who are also neurodivergent themselves. They explore how to set supportive boundaries, regulate emotions (yours and your child’s), and build family systems that foster confidence and connection.
This conversation is for any parent who has ever felt overwhelmed, unsure, or stuck in self-doubt. You’ll leave feeling more equipped, more understood, and more empowered to parent with compassion and clarity.
 
Brittney King Coaching Instagram
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General Conference, ADHD and Trusting Personal Revelation

General Conference can be an incredible opportunity for personal revelation—but for ADHDers, it can also feel like an information overload. The urge to write everything down, capture every quote, and keep up with every talk can leave us exhausted and disconnected from what matters most. In this episode, we’re rethinking how we approach Conference with ADHD. Inspired by Elder David A. Bednar’s counsel—“Nothing you hear tonight will come from my voice… Write down what the Holy Ghost tells you”—we’ll explore why ADHDers feel the need to write everything down, how we can develop greater self-trust in receiving revelation, and practical strategies to truly hear what God has for us. Instead of fighting our ADHD, we can work with our brains to create a more meaningful, Spirit-led experience. Tune in for a fresh perspective on engaging with General Conference in a way that works for you!
 
ADHD General Conference Notes Downloadable
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Do You Really Need to Be Fixed?

Have you ever felt like if you were just a little more patient, a little more disciplined, or a little more faithful, things would finally fall into place? Maybe you’ve believed that if you worked harder on yourself, others would change—the child would listen, the relationship would heal, the burden would lift. But what if self-improvement isn’t about fixing yourself to fix the situation?
In this episode, we explore the pressure to constantly improve through the lens of ADHD and faith. We’ll talk about why personal growth isn’t a bargaining chip for better outcomes, how to find optimism even in hardship, and when it’s time to stop waiting for others to change and step into our calling—just like Moses did. Through scripture, ADHD insights, and personal reflection, we’ll uncover the truth: You are not broken. And you are not responsible for changing everyone around you. If you’ve been carrying the weight of believing you’re the problem, this episode is for you.
 
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