The Busy Brained Saint Podcast

Welcome to the very first episode of Focused Faith, a monthly segment of The Busy-Brained Saint featuring fan-favorite guest Melanie Stroud from the Come Follow Me for Us podcast. In this episode, we dive into Elder Kevin G. Brown’s October 2025 General Conference talk, “The Eternal Gift of Testimony,” and explore what testimony, faith, and spiritual consistency look like through the lens of ADHD....

In this episode of The Busy Brained Saint Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome Molly Phair, FNTP, CPT—Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and the owner and founder of Phair Phitness & Nutrition, as well as co-owner of RockBox Fitness Meridian. Molly is on a mission to help others reclaim their right to vibrant health through holistic, customized wellness p...

In this episode, I’m inviting you to reimagine the Sabbath — not as a checklist Sunday, but as a sacred rhythm already blessed and waiting for you to enter it. I revisit a topic I spoke about years ago in The ADHD Sabbath Struggle, but this time through new eyes — eyes softened by time, compassion, and a deeper understanding of what rest really looks like for a busy-brained Saint. As I share refle...

Welcome back, Busy Brained Saints — my brain is busy, and my heart is full. 💛 In today’s episode, we’re getting real about what it means to live with ADHD — even when you coach others through it. I’m sharing some of the 100 ADHD things I still do, from leaving dishes overnight and forgetting sunglasses to showing up five minutes late to therapy (on purpose). This episode is about releasing the sh...

Kamden opens her heart about the talk that reshaped her discipleship and ADHD journey: President Russell M. Nelson’s “Overcome the World and Find Rest.” This episode weaves testimony with real-life practice—from a year of 6:30 a.m. live scripture body-doubling (and the burnout that followed) to learning how spiritual rest, self-discipline, and agency can steady a busy brain. With warmth and candor...

What if asking wasn’t about already knowing the answer, but about creating space to receive? In this short episode, Kamden explores the intersection of ADHD, creativity, and faith—how our busy, imaginative minds can actually model what it means to come before God with openness. Drawing from scripture and personal experience, she reflects on asking not from fear or pressure, but from trust, creativ...

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 wor...

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. Nel...

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 execut...

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...

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 fou...

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...

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...

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. ---------------------------------------...

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 s...

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 rea...

In this episode of The Busy Brained Saint, we're naming the unspoken rules and internalized beliefs that often sabotage the ADHD experience—especially for those of us trying to live a faithful, values-aligned life. From “I have to be consistent to be successful” to “I shouldn’t need help if I’m smart,” we unpack the subtle (and sometimes loud) ways our culture, upbringing, and expectations have tr...

In this episode, Kamden shares a tender spiritual reflection on self-worth, struggle, and the quiet, steady mercy of God — even in moments when He feels far away. Drawing on stories from scripture, including the heartbreaking scene in Alma 14 where Amulek watches helplessly as women and children are cast into the flames, Kamden explores what it means to believe in a God who doesn’t always rescue u...

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 lif...

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...

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 s...

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-f...

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 r...

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 re...

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 h...