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 Links Book your FREE Mini Session Book and Resources from this Episode

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 (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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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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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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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.

Download my free Communication Guide for Overextended Women with ADHD to get scripts that make asking for what you need easier.

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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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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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