The Busy Brained Saint Podcast

Anchored in Worth: How to Hold Onto Yourself as a Busy-Brained Saint

In this episode of The Busy Brained Saint Podcast, Kamden unpacks what it means to practice differentiation—the ability to hold onto your own thoughts and feelings without getting lost in someone else’s. Drawing from her experience with ADHD, a heartfelt Instagram message, and the lived reality of ward boundary changes, she explores why people-pleasing feels so natural for ADHDers and why it’s worth the hard work of learning to stand in your own worth.
Through personal stories, insights from therapy, and gospel truths—including Elder Donald L. Hallstrom’s reminder that “I Am a Child of God”—this episode connects the dots between mental health skills and spiritual identity. As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we can anchor ourselves in the eternal truth that our worth is already secure in God, even when circumstances or emotions feel overwhelming.
If you’ve ever struggled to feel seen, or wondered how to balance connection with authenticity, this episode offers tools and encouragement to help you stay grounded, faithful, and whole.
I am a Child of God  
Differentiation of Self: An Overview & Why It’s Important in Relationships
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Building Peace in the World with an ADHD Brain

In a world full of loud voices and rising contention, what does it really mean to be a peacemaker—especially when you have ADHD? In this episode, Kamden explores both the spiritual call to peace and the neurological challenges that make it harder. With ADHD, emotions often run high, impulsivity can spark quick reactions, and overstimulation can lead to conflict.
Drawing on President Russell M. Nelson’s invitation to “choose to be a peacemaker, now and always,” and his reminder that “anger never persuades, hostility never heals,” Kamden shares why this counsel can feel especially difficult for busy brains and how to work with those challenges. Together, we’ll talk about practical ways to build bridges instead of walls, extend the pure love of Christ in daily conversations, and remember our divine worth (and the worth of others) as we navigate disagreements.
If you’ve ever wondered how to live with conviction and compassion at the same time—and how to do that with an ADHD brain—this conversation will leave you with hope and clear direction: contention is a choice, but so is peace.
 
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Peacemakers Needed 
Russell M. Nelson: We All Deserve Dignity and Respect
 
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Temple Worship with an ADHD Brain

Have you ever felt restless, bored, or even frustrated in the temple—and then wondered if that meant something was wrong with your faith? If so, you’re not alone. In this episode, I get real about what it’s like to attend the temple with ADHD.
After nearly 20 years of temple attendance, I’ve experienced both profound revelation and the honest ADHD realities of boredom, understimulation, and executive function struggles.
We’ll talk about:
Why the temple can feel hard with ADHD (long stillness, repetition, sensory overwhelm, scheduling barriers, and the pressure to “feel spiritual” every time).
Why the temple is actually really good for ADHD brains (structure, symbolism, repetition as a learning tool, opportunities for hyperfocus, and the spiritual “reset” it provides).
Practical ADHD-friendly hacks like keeping your temple bag in the laundry room, using sour candies or fidget rings, bringing a one-word theme to anchor your focus, letting yourself show up grumpy, and even outsourcing your reservation.
Spiritual reframes that help: allowing boredom, bringing your doubts and frustrations to God in the temple, and remembering that the Restoration is ongoing—God wants us to understand what is happening there.
The temple is both a challenge and a gift for ADHDers. It stretches our brains in uncomfortable ways, but it also gives us clarity, resilience, and connection with God that we can’t get anywhere else.
If you’ve ever felt like your ADHD makes temple worship “less than,” this episode will remind you that your worship—boredom, fidgets, doubts, grumpiness and all—counts. God isn’t asking for your perfection. He’s asking for you. 💛
Resources:
The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation by President Russell M. Nelson
Holiness to the Lord: A Conversation with Jonathan Stapley
 
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Obedience Isn’t Perfection: It’s Consecration

When you hear the phrase “obedience with exactness,” do you think it means being flawless? In this episode, I share why exactness isn’t about perfection—it’s about consecration. Through a story of axe-throwing at Young Women’s Camp, we’ll explore what it means to be teachable, to receive instruction, and to invite God into our imperfect efforts.
Life doesn’t come with a manual, and for those of us with ADHD, we often process instructions differently than others expect. That doesn’t mean we’re disobedient—it means our path looks unique. When we consecrate our performance to the Lord, He promises to turn our tries (whether successful or messy) into learning, growth, and strength.
If you’ve ever felt like your “obedience” doesn’t measure up, this episode will encourage you to see consecration as the heart of discipleship—and to trust that God magnifies even the imperfect.
 
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ADHD Talks with Podcast Host, Author and Public Speaker Melanie Stroud

Today’s episode is a special one! Come with me inside MiNDFUL as I introduce you to one of my favorite people and clients, Melanie Stroud. She’s the voice behind the highly popular Come Follow Me For Us podcast, as well as an author and public speaker. Thousands have already fallen in love with her fun, open, and gospel-centered personality—and I’m excited for you to do the same.
Over the past four years, I’ve had the privilege of coaching Melanie, and she continues to inspire me with her determination to better understand and work with her ADHD. What you’ll hear today is a unique and deeply honest coaching conversation we shared inside MiNDFUL. It was so powerful, full of laughter and insight, that by the end we joked it had to become a podcast episode.
This conversation is packed with real talk about the highs and lows of ADHD, the role of God and faith in our lives, the patience it takes to know your brain, and the power of coaching. Melanie also shares scriptural insights and personal perspectives that make this episode both uplifting and practical.
I hope you enjoy this fun, spontaneous ADHD talk. And if it sparks something in you, I’d love to invite you to learn more about MiNDFUL—a faith-affirming ADHD coaching program designed to help you create a life of purpose, peace, and progress through a gospel lens.
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Old Wounds, Easy Targets

In this episode, Kamden explores how unresolved trauma — both big and small — can leave behind “sensitivity buttons” that the adversary loves to push. She shares personal insights on how these unprocessed experiences can resurface years later, fueling distraction, avoidance, and even what scripture calls “transgression.” Drawing from therapy, coaching, and faith, Kamden discusses how healing makes those buttons less sensitive, strengthens our spiritual armor, and helps us find joy and focus in God’s work. She also unpacks why our brains often confuse discomfort with danger, why play is the opposite of trauma, and how awareness is key to resilience.
 
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This was Just a Transition?!

Whether it’s switching from work mode to mom mode, stepping into a new calling, or wrapping up a family road trip that felt more like a survival challenge — transitions are everywhere. And if you have ADHD, they don’t just feel inconvenient... they feel existential.
In this episode, I share five of the most common transitions we experience as humans (day to day, year to year, and across a lifetime) — and why they hit so differently for the ADHD brain. I also open up about the transition I didn’t see coming this summer: coming home from our big family road trip and trying to reintegrate without losing my mind... or my laundry.
If you’ve ever wondered why change feels like chaos — even good change — this episode is for you. Let’s normalize the grief, the resistance, the overstimulation, and the awkward grace of moving from one season to the next.
 
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First LDS Female Military Chaplain: Jenna Carson on ADHD, Faith, and Resilience

Jenna Carson made history as the first female military chaplain endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2022. Her journey wasn’t easy—she faced rejection after rejection but refused to give up. In this episode, Jenna opens up about resilience, faith, and her recent ADHD diagnosis—and how each shaped her ability to keep pushing forward.
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Mental Health Through a Spiritual Lens with Coach Niki Olsen, LCMHC

In this episode, I’m joined by Niki Olsen, an Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Together, we explore what it really looks like to keep Christ at the center of our progress—even when we’re unsure how to invite Him into our healing journey. Niki shares simple, practical tools you can begin using right away to feel more grounded, centered, and at peace. If you’ve been searching for ways to strengthen your mental health while drawing closer to Christ, this conversation will encourage and inspire you.
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Why You Can't Think Straight: Thinking Brain vs. Survival Brain

Ever feel like your brain is stuck in panic mode, even when nothing’s really wrong? In this episode, we explore the difference between your survival brain and your thinking brain—and why understanding that difference is a game-changer for ADHD. Learn how metacognition (thinking about your thinking) can help you shift out of overwhelm, reconnect with your values, and start responding instead of reacting.
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