6 days ago

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.