Feeling Things with Amy & Kat

OUTWEIGH: In Part 2 of our series, Leanne dives deep into the brain science behind why we crave approval—and how that craving can become a constant chase for validation. From diet culture to social media to people-pleasing, we explore how the world wires us to outsource our self-worth. But we don’t have to stay stuck in that loop. You’ll learn what it looks like to reclaim your inner authority, quiet the external noise, and anchor into a worthiness that isn’t dependent on who accepts you or applauds you. HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington To learn more about re-wiring your brain to heal from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) check out Leanne's FREE Stressless Eating Webinar @ www.StresslessEating.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and Kat respond to an email from a listener navigating a tough post-divorce situation. Her ex-husband’s behavior (especially around their daughter’s upcoming wedding) is testing her patience. He hasn’t offered a dime to help, and their adult kids are pulling away from him for a long list of reasons. Now she’s asking: Do I stay in my lane… or finally say something? Amy and Kat talk through boundaries, money, and how to support your kids without taking responsibility for what someone else refuses to do. Plus, something fun: They play a voicemail from a listener who called in with advice about her own breast augmentation — a nice follow-up to last week’s listener question. We love when listeners help each other out! Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077 HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Van Buren // @KatVanburen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy shares a personal story about the fears she had dating her boyfriend (a widower with three kids) and how her primal question of "Am I wanted?" came to the surface. Kat takes us through the emotion of gladness and why joy can sometimes feel just as scary as fear. Fear and gladness are the final 2 core feelings, so make sure to listen to the previous episodes if you missed the other 6 feelings. Per usual, Amy & Kat share the gifts and impairments of each emotion (including the feeling of the day!) Hope you enjoy the stories, therapy takeaways, and remember: if you have a “Lunch with Leslie” type situation pop up……it may just change your life!!!! Have the day (or feelings) you need to have! Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077 Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Van Buren // @KatVanburen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: We are kicking off a brand new series here on Outweigh with a truth most women never hear: you don’t have to love yourself first in order to feel worthy. In this powerful conversation, Leanne redefines worthiness—not as something you have to earn, hustle for, or feel 100% confident about—but as something you can reclaim right now. Even if self-love feels out of reach. Even if you still have doubts. This episode lays the foundation for a brain-based, heart-centered path to remembering your inherent worth… no perfection required. HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington To learn more about re-wiring your brain to heal from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) check out Leanne's FREE Stressless Eating Webinar @ www.StresslessEating.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy & Kat are answering a question from a listener who’s considering a breast augmentation. She’s navigating that familiar tension of wanting to feel more confident in her body…while also wanting to accept it as it is. Kat (who happens to be a therapist specializing in body image) offers insight on how to explore the why behind a choice like this, the difference between need vs. want, and where body-based decisions can lead emotionally. Amy shares her own experience and they also touch on topics like: breast implant illness, the long-term reality of having implants, and what it looks like to make a confident, informed decision. Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077 HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Van Buren // @KatVanburen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy & Kat are feeling embarrassed…and not just because Amy had to squat near tortillas at the grocery store to avoid peeing her pants. Amy & Kat also dig into 2 more core feelings: Shame and Guilt. They unpack the difference between the two (spoiler: they get confused a lot), share personal stories (both Amy & Kat have fertility journeys) and talking about how these feelings can actually guide growth and connection…when we let them. From awkward gym moments to mom guilt to deeper wounds around identity and worth, this episode is real, relatable, and kind of funny…in a vulnerable way. Enjoy and don’t forget to have the day you need to have! Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077 HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Van Buren // @KatVanburen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: In this episode of Outweigh, we’re diving deep into the science behind why food feels so powerful—and how to create the “Ozempic effect” naturally (using the power of your brain), without medication, side effects, or yo-yo weight regain. Leanne breaks down the brain’s food-seeking circuit, the hidden driver behind cravings, emotional eating, and that relentless mental chatter around food. You’ll learn why so many women regain weight after stopping Ozempic, why willpower has nothing to do with it, and most importantly—how to rewire your brain to work with you, not against you. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of losing and regaining weight, if you’ve struggled with cravings that feel impossible to resist, or if you’re tired of obsessing over food all day long—this episode is for you. Tune in as Leanne shares the exact three-step method to calm your brain’s food-seeking circuit, build new neural pathways, and finally break free from food obsession for good. HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington To learn more about re-wiring your brain to heal from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) check out Leanne's FREE Stressless Eating Webinar @ www.StresslessEating.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy & Kat respond to a listener email from a mom who set firm boundaries with her husband’s family after ongoing disrespect. It’s been 2 years of no contact, but now her kids are starting to ask questions. How much do you tell them? How do you keep it age-appropriate? And how do you model healthy boundaries without blaming or bashing? Amy & Kat share thoughts, personal stories, and practical advice that applies to way more than just family drama! Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Van Buren // @KatVanburen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back with 2 more core feelings: Sad & Angry! Plus, our feeling of the day: Energized (even though Amy wanted it to be “sore” because she’s on a sprinting-for-hormones journey!) Somehow childhood memories come up about naked pool parties + doors getting removed from hinges + blow up dolls + the infamous frog paper weight (with a very funny body part situation!!) Also: Amy and Kat both get real about what sadness & anger are trying to tell us, men crying, Amy’s face fitness scam saga continues, and the noise Kat has to navigate at her office while trying to do therapy with clients. Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Van Buren // @KatVanburen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: What if the emotions you fear most are actually the gateway to your greatest freedom? In this final episode of our series, Chip and Leanne explore how to stop fearing emotions and start listening to them instead. They break down the connection between numbing and disconnection, why vulnerability is the key to healing, and how embracing your emotions can lead to real joy and fulfillment. With practical tools and mindset shifts, this episode will empower you to move from numbing to healing—so you can reclaim your peace, presence, and power. Visit Chip's website at: ChipDodd.com You can order your copy of Chip's book, The Voice of the Heart: A Call To Full Living HERE. Listen to the Living With Heart Podcast HERE. Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington To learn more about re-wiring your brain to heal from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) check out Leanne's FREE Stressless Eating Webinar @ www.StresslessEating.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and Kat respond to a heartfelt message from a listener who’s re-entering the dating world after a stage 4 metastatic breast cancer diagnosis. She asks a vulnerable and powerful question: “At what point do I tell someone I have breast cancer?” They offer encouragement to anyone navigating dating with a complicated backstory. Whether you're dealing with illness, grief, or another personal challenge, this conversation reminds us that we’re all worthy of love—and that vulnerability can be a bridge, not a burden. Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Van Buren // @KatVanburen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kat runs Amy through a ‘con artist checklist’ to see if Amy’s fallen for a scam with all of her face fitness investments. Amy and Kat also go over 2 of the 8 core feelings: lonely and hurt (sharing gifts, impairments and relatable stories for each feeling—which the story that came up with hurt is something that recently happened between Amy and Kat!) Feelings can either guide us toward healing or lead us into cycles of suppression and disconnection. Feelings aren't good or bad, they simply are, and acknowledging them can be the first step toward reclaiming our energy, health, and wholeness. Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Vanburen // @KatVanburen Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radioamy/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: If willpower alone isn’t enough to stop numbing, what is? In this episode, Chip and Leanne explore why true healing starts with understanding the function of our coping behaviors—not just trying to “fix” them. They share the first steps to recognizing an unhealthy coping pattern, decoding what it’s really telling you, and shifting from avoidance to awareness. This episode is all about embracing discomfort as the key to freedom and learning how to break the cycle for good. Visit Chip's website at: ChipDodd.com You can order your copy of Chip's book, The Voice of the Heart: A Call To Full Living HERE. Listen to the Living With Heart Podcast HERE. Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington To learn more about re-wiring your brain to heal from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) check out Leanne's FREE Stressless Eating Webinar @ www.StresslessEating.com Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radioamy/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever found yourself crying over something like mustard being put on your burger when you asked for ketchup or getting tots instead of fries? How about getting cream cheese on your bagel when you asked for butter? Chances are...you know exactly what we are talking about!! In an effort for y'all to get to know Kat better (since she is joining Amy as a full-time co-host next week) Amy is playing her favorite You Need Therapy (Kat's podcast) episode about the time Kat cried over a bagel. Why do small inconveniences sometimes take away our ability to utilize rational thinking and drive us to make these mountains out of molehills? What is underneath our inability to regulate our emotions in the moment? Kat talks about how she processed her "dramatic" moment and brings Patrick on to give his take on what he saw going on as it was happening. Learn how to gain information about your needs during experiences when it feels like your disappointment is someone else's fault. Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Vanburen // @KatVanburen // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.com Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radioamy/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Things with Amy Brown is getting a makeover! Starting April 1st, the podcast will change to Feeling Things with Amy & Kat. It'll still be on the same feed (you don’t need to change a thing), but now Kat Van Buren, the therapist you already know and love from our 5th Thing episodes and host of You Need Therapy podcast, is officially joining Amy as full-time co-host. In this episode, Amy & Kat talk about why they're making the change, what you can expect moving forward, and how you can get involved (hint: go follow @FeelingThingsPodcast on Instagram for a very good giveaway). This change reflects where we’ve grown and where we’re going: more honest conversations, more laughter, more depth, more stories, and definitely more feelings. Think of it as a natural evolution of everything we’ve already been building together. Thanks for being part of this journey with us. Change can be hard, but it can also be really beautiful. Like butterflies...which is why this is today's quote: “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty!” - Maya Angelou HAVE THE DAY (OR THE EVOLUTION) YOU NEED TO HAVE! Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Vanburen // @KatVanburen // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.com Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radioamy/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Why do we turn to food, alcohol, shopping, or even busyness when life feels overwhelming? In this episode, Chip and Leanne dive into the real reason we numb—what we’re actually trying to escape or avoid—and how society conditions us to suppress rather than process emotions. They break down the neuroscience behind coping mechanisms, revealing why they provide short-term relief but lead to long-term suffering. If you’ve ever wondered why breaking free from old habits feels impossible, this episode will give you the clarity you need to start shifting your patterns. Visit Chip's website at: ChipDodd.com You can order your copy of Chip's book, The Voice of the Heart: A Call To Full Living HERE. Listen to the Living With Heart Podcast HERE. Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington To learn more about re-wiring your brain to heal from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) check out Leanne's FREE Stressless Eating Webinar @ www.StresslessEating.com Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radioamy/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy was inspired by a conversation with her girlfriends at her birthday party this week to share a chat that Kat had with Justin Baldoni about some of the harmful messages that our culture's idea of masculinity creates. Justin came out with a book, titled Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity, and started the Man Enough Podcast in 2021 in an effort to further undefine masculinity and offer freedom to those who have been hurt by the current popular beliefs of what being a man looks like. In this episode you will hear about some of those beliefs and gain a better understanding of why we need to start shifting how we view masculinity. HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radioamy/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not only does Amy bring the craziest story about her niece and her boyfriend, she also has a breakthrough as to why celebrating her birthday is a little uncomfortable. Kat provides today’s quote: “Don’t be so attached to who you are in the present that you don’t give your future self a chance” from Vin Jang after she heard him on another podcast. This quote leads to conversation around CHANGE!! Speaking of change, next Tuesday (March 25th) is the big announcement that Amy & Kat have been so excited to tell you about. They also talk about Amy’s improv & more! HAVE THE BIRTHDAY YOU NEED TO HAVE! Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Vanburen // @KatVanburen // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.com Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radioamy/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Addiction isn’t just about substances—it’s about the ways we cope with pain, stress, and unmet needs. In this episode, Chip Dodd and Leanne unpack how behaviors like emotional eating, over-exercising, workaholism, and social media addiction follow the same addictive patterns as substances. They explore the difference between coping mechanisms that help us heal versus those that keep us stuck, and how the brain wires itself for addiction. If you’ve ever felt caught in a cycle of numbing or self-sabotage, this episode will help you understand why—and what you can do about it. Visit Chip's website at: ChipDodd.com You can order your copy of Chip's book, The Voice of the Heart: A Call To Full Living HERE. Listen to the Living With Heart Podcast HERE. Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington To learn more about re-wiring your brain to heal from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) check out Leanne's FREE Stressless Eating Webinar @ www.StresslessEating.com Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radioamy/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off her family therapy retreat, Amy reflects on the importance of quick, effective ways to create moments of refuge throughout the day. She goes over 4 simple ways to help reset and reconnect. First thing is a concept from therapist Katie Gustafson: hosting emotions like guests at a dinner party! Second thing is dopamine dressing: how intentional outfit choices can boost mood and confidence. Third thing is unusual signs of emotional stress: like yawning, itching, and fidgeting, and how they may indicate the body is holding onto emotions. For the fourth thing she revisits the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method: a sensory-based technique for regaining focus and presence in overwhelming moments. This episode is brought to you by the All-New Nissan Murano...because finding moments of peace in a fast-moving world matters. HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radioamy/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.