The Busy Brained Saint Podcast

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.” 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
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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 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
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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 “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 LinksBook your FREE Mini SessionBook and Resources from this Episode

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 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
 
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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 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
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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, 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
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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 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
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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 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
 
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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 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.
 
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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 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
 
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