4 Things with Amy Brown

OUTWEIGH: Welcome to the first part of our holiday series on Outweigh, where Amy and Leanne tackle a challenge that many listeners face during this festive season: navigating holiday gatherings without the burden of food guilt.  As the holidays approach, the temptation of indulgent foods can lead to feelings of being "out of control." We dive deep into understanding the roots of food guilt, often stemming from black-and-white thinking and the typical dieting culture that surrounds us. We'll explore how this "all-or-nothing" mentality not only perpetuates guilt but also fuels a cycle of overeating followed by restriction. We talk about the importance of shifting from a 'scarcity' mindset—where indulgence feels like a last chance—to an 'abundance' mindset that fosters a healthier relationship with food. And we will share practical strategies and real-life examples from clients' journeys to illustrate this shift, making the holidays a time for celebration rather than guilt. HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this ‘OG’ 4 Things episode Amy talks about the benefits of a ‘phone-free hour’ each day, how celebrating small wins keeps us going, the tough side of love (those hard talks with kids or in any relationship) and a twist on the bucket list that’ll remind you how much you’ve already accomplished.  Here is the Danae Hays TikTok if you need a laugh! (but also reminder: don’t comment on people’s bodies…you never know what they are going through!)  And here’s the episode Amy did with Danae last year!  HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy & Kat are diving into things women wish men knew—because let’s be honest, understanding what we all want can make relationships so much easier. Oh, and things get a little personal! Amy might have a relationship update soon, and her 14-year-old son, Stevenson, even joins in to share his own (hilarious) take on dating.  TODAY'S QUOTE: “Me and my work bestie explaining why we have to start every day with 30 mins of personal conversations.” Watch the 'explanation' HERE (it's sure to make you laugh!)  Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Vanburen // @KatVanburen // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Deedee has spent decades as a leader and source of strength in her community, supporting and guiding others while struggling silently behind closed doors. Her battle wasn’t with her role or her responsibilities—it was with food. For years, food felt like her secret demon—something she couldn’t seem to conquer, no matter how much discipline she tried to muster. Despite her outward success and commitment to helping others, food had a grip on her life that left her feeling ashamed, defeated, and isolated. Even though she was always giving so much of herself to others, she felt empty and disconnected when it came to her own health and relationship with food. It was a struggle she felt she had to face alone, with no one to confide in. But everything changed when Deedee finally made the choice to confront her relationship with food at its root. She realized that it wasn’t just about dieting or controlling her willpower—it was about healing the emotional wounds and unraveling the stories that were keeping her stuck. In this episode, Deedee shares her powerful transformation journey of breaking free from the grip of food and reclaiming control of her life. If you’ve ever felt like no one would understand your struggles, or like food has a power over you that you can’t break free from, Deedee’s story is a reminder that true freedom is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone. 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy has a challenge for you! If you haven’t taken a little time to sit down and create some core principles for yourself—or for your family—this is your sign to start now. In this episode, Amy and her dear friend, Chase Locke, each share four guiding principles they’re working to live by for a more meaningful, fulfilling life. So whether you’re just starting to think about what really matters or revisiting your list to tweak things, this chat is here to help you along the way. Having core principles to live by can totally change your life and make a big impact on the people around you—especially your kids!   HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Chase Locke // @ChaseLocke_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you a people-pleaser who says 'yes' even when you don’t mean it? Inspired by a listener's request for this topic, a quote from Kat, and a real-life example of Kat offering to record even when she’s sick…Amy dives into the reasons behind people-pleasing and why it’s so hard for some to say no, and she also shares tips for setting boundaries with kindness.  QUOTE: “If we don't say yes authentically, we say yes resentfully, and that leads to far more problems than if we'd said no in the first place.” Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Have you ever stood in front of the mirror, repeating mantras like “I love my body” or “I’m enough,” only to feel that little voice in your head whispering, “Who are you kidding?” In this episode of Outweigh, Leanne Ellington breaks down why the “just think positive” approach doesn’t work—and what’s really keeping you from truly loving yourself. Leanne gets real about her own struggles—how she grew up battling food and body shame, even after losing nearly 100 pounds, and why it took more than weight loss to break free. She explains why so many women get stuck feeling like self-love and positivity are unattainable, and how those feel-good mantras can actually make you feel worse when your brain doesn’t buy into them. So what’s missing? It’s the brain wiring beneath the surface that no amount of mantras or affirmations can fix. Leanne shares how negative beliefs and self-criticism get hardwired into your brain and create resistance—leading you to feel like a fraud. And why jumping straight to self-love can backfire if you haven’t addressed those deeper stories and beliefs that are running the show. 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy shares her experience of how our bodies remember trauma, especially around significant anniversaries, as this past weekend marked 10-years since she lost her mom to cancer. Amy talks about the importance of journaling and meditation for processing, but she also has Leanne Ellington join her for a special exercise that will come in handy when your body is stressed and needs to reset! Leanne guides us through a soothing 9-minute relaxation exercise to help you unwind and access the parasympathetic nervous system. Come back to this relaxation exercise anytime you need to rest…use it as a tool to support your emotional well-being and rejuvenate your spirit. HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellingtonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you trust people too quickly? That is something not to rush for sure. Amy & Kat go over 5 things in life you do NOT need to rush. Amy also shares 5 ways to co-regulate with an animal (sounds odd…but it can actually be very helpful if you’re dysregulated!) They also go over what you feel like when you’re regulated vs. what you feel like when dysregulated. Today’s Quote: “Just had to quit my job so I would have enough time to make sure I was eating enough protein.” - Simon C. Holland    Kat’s Protein Balls: 1 cup of old fashioned oats 1 cup of quick cooking oats ¾ cup of honey 1 cup of peanut butter 2-3 scoops of protein powder (chocolate or vanilla preferably)  Chocolate semi-sweet chips to your liking (measure with love….maybe ½ cup)  2 tbsp of ground flax seed  Mix everything in a bowl. Mash up with your hands until it’s all sticking together and roll into balls. Amy thinks sprinkling a little sea salt on top of each ball would be a yummy touch.  Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Vanburen // @KatVanburen // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Have you ever felt like you’re carrying a heavy secret—one that no one knows about? In this episode of Outweigh, Leanne Ellington dives deep into the struggle that so many women face but rarely talk about: feeling trapped in a hidden battle with food, body shame, and self-judgment. Leanne opens up about her own experience of being stuck in a “food and body prison” while presenting a happy face to the world. She breaks down how shame isolates us, making us feel broken, and why this isn’t just about food or weight—it’s about the stories we tell ourselves and the shame we carry silently. Through real-life examples of her clients’ struggles—like the superwoman hiding her midnight binges or the woman avoiding social events out of fear of being judged—Leanne explains why no diet, workout plan, or mantra will break this cycle. The solution isn’t another diet or exercise routine. It’s healing your self-image and rewiring the relationship you have with yourself. If you’ve ever felt like food struggles were your “dirty little secret” and wondered why you can’t just “get it together,” this episode is for you. Leanne shows how breaking free isn’t about more willpower—it’s about breaking out of the shame prison and reclaiming your sense of self-worth. 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy discusses 4 helpful brain strategies that will help you get things done in a more effective way with her friend and expert, Claire Carrico (a licensed speech language pathologist who specializes in neurological impairment & rehabilitation.) Claire teaches us about time buckets (and why checking things off a list is so important) + the basket strategy (and the one-touch rule) + anchor items (especially helpful for things you don't normally do) + task stacking technique (and using AI to help as well.) HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you tipping the energy scale in your relationships? That’s what “energy vampires” do. Amy & Kat go over how to tell if you're an energy vampire…and they share about times they’ve shown up sucking the life out of people, haha. We all want better sleep….and research from Harvard reveals that getting it might be easier than we thought. Amy shares what you can do for just 10 minutes before bed to boost your sleep.  Today’s Quotes: “Turns out you can just buy a birthday cake anytime and eat it yourself. Nobody checks.” (Kat reveals she likes the weirdest cakes ever)  “He blocked me on everything, so I applied at his job..see you in the morning!”  (Amy & Kat then share times they have acting a little crazy/emotional because of a guy) Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Vanburen // @KatVanburen // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Have you ever found yourself making promise after promise to “start fresh on Monday” or “stick to your plan this time,” only to fall off track again and again? If so, you’re not alone—and today’s episode of Outweigh is for you. In this powerful episode, Leanne Ellington tackles the struggle that so many women face: breaking the cycle of broken promises and learning how to rebuild self-trust. Leanne opens up about her own journey and explains how every broken promise and failed diet creates memories that get locked into your brain, forming a self-fulfilling prophecy of failure and eroding your trust in yourself. This cycle isn’t just about food or exercise—it’s about the emotional weight you carry when you feel like you can’t follow through. Tune in as Leanne shares why typical diet and fitness plans fall short: they address the surface-level symptoms but not the root cause—your brain’s wiring and self-image. It’s not about “fixing” yourself—it’s about transforming your self-image and rewiring your brain for sustainable success and self-trust. 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you wonder why certain relationship patterns (i.e. anxious or avoidant) keep showing up in your life? Thais Gibson, an expert in attachment theory and co-founder of the Personal Development School, is talking with Amy about attachment theory—how it shapes our lives, relationships, and even the way we see ourselves. Amy & Thais discuss: - Attachment theory and how it relates to our relationships. - How the 4 different attachment styles develop in childhood, and carry into adulthood.  - Signs someone might have an anxious or avoidant attachment style. - How to identify our own attachment style (especially if we feel like we don’t fit neatly into one category) - Where to start if you're looking to develop a secure attachment. - How a secure person reacts to not being texted back. - How attachment styles influence romantic relationships. - Red flags in relationships that might indicate attachment wounds are at play. - Attachment theory and the connection between self-love and self-worth. - How our attachment styles affect our friendships, non-romantic relationships, parent/child relationships and professional relationships. - How attachment styles impact our boundaries. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the idea of changing your attachment style, Thais offers some encouragement! Learn more on Thais' IG page and YouTube Channel. And a reminder to check out PIMPINJOY to support hurricane relief. 100% of proceeds are donated.  HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy reminisces about the time her dad told her he had an affair & Kat gets vulnerable about why she always would sleep with her glasses on as a kid. Today’s quote: “Never let your storm get your kids wet.” is not Kat’s favorite at all, but Amy likes it and appreciates the sentiment. Apparently, there are 7 questions (listed below) you should ask your kids before it’s too late. As Amy goes over them with Kat….turns out they are also good questions to ask yourself or your friends!   - What do you think about a lot? - What makes you happiest? - How do you feel around me most of the time? - Is there anything about the world or people you want to understand? - What’s your favorite memory with our family? - Is there anything you are worried or stressed about? - Is there anything you want to learn together?   Bonus Quote: “I love getting cute little good morning texts like “your order has shipped” - meme Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Vanburen // @KatVanburen // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Ever felt like a sugar addict? Like no matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to break free from its grip? In today’s episode, Leanne Ellington dives deep into the brain science behind those relentless sugar cravings and why it’s not about willpower or discipline. She shares her own struggle with food and body image—starting from a childhood weighed down by diet culture—and the truth she discovered along the way: that sugar cravings aren’t about the food at all-- they are about the BRAIN. Leanne explains how our brains get wired to seek out quick fixes like sugar, social media, or Netflix to soothe emotional discomfort and why these “quick hits” of dopamine leave us feeling overfed but still emotionally and mentally undernourished. This episode will change how you view your cravings and help you understand what your brain really wants (hint: it’s not more sugar!). Leanne also offers practical tips to rewire your brain and stop the cycle of cravings for good, starting with recognizing your true emotional needs and finding healthier ways to meet them. If you’ve ever felt controlled by food or like you’re stuck in a cycle of restriction, bingeing, and guilt—this episode is for 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy has been meditating for almost 2 years now. The last few weeks she’s been doing walking meditations and they’ve been so helpful. As she thought about this week’s 4 Things episode, a few words came to mind: relief from overwhelm!! For a lot of us, the news about the hurricanes has caused a sense of helplessness and for those that are directly impacted, the stress is unimaginable. Wherever you are and whatever you have going on in life, Amy’s hope is that today’s episode, which will be a walking meditation, will provide a way for you to reset...finding calm, clarity and relief from overwhelm.  4 benefits of a walking meditation are: increased mindfulness, improved mental clarity, physical and emotional balance and boosted creativity and problem solving. A mantra Amy has used for a long time that she got from Gabby Bernstein is: “I am open to creative solutions” and you’ll hear how that can come in handy as you meditate. Amy is ‘learning by doing’ with this episode and she's open to your feedback at 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com. Hope you enjoy and come back to it anytime you need a 5-minute walking meditation to reset your day.  HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy & Kat cover relationships to food & humans in this chat. Do you have a current 'food jag' right now? Amy learns from Kat that she has one right now and then they get into the benefits of humor in relationships + top reasons misunderstandings happen in relationships + red flags that are actually green.  Quotes:“Babe what’s wrong, you don’t like pumpkin spice wartime election eclipse hurricane season?” (random meme)  “13 Year-Old Me: Don’t tell me what to do! Me Now: Could someone tell me exactly, in chronological order, and with great detail, what I have to do?” (Lana Black)   Benefits of Playful Teasing: - Creates a bond between partners. - Allows them to navigate conflicts and stressful situations with greater ease.  - Shows emotional closeness and comfort within the relationship. - Helps couples address sensitive topics without causing tension. - Fosters sense of playfulness and connection. Top reasons why misunderstandings happen in relationships: - Poor Listening skills - Disrespecting your partner’s feelings - Seeing your partner as a competitor - Comparing your partner to another person - Compatibility problems - Assumptions - Choice of friends and acquaintances - Finances - Always claiming to be right - No quality time with your partner Red flags that are actually green: - No instant spark - Different Hobbies - Busy lives - Dealing with arguments - Setting Priorities   Here is the IG account Amy has appreciated lately: @dr.beachgem10 (ER doctor that lives in St. Pete, FL)  Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Vanburen // @KatVanburen // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Susan had been living in a 40-year food and diet prison, and she didn't know how to get out. Diets eluded her, and even though she had hope that there was a better way to go about her relationship with food, her body, and her health, she was almost at that point that she felt helpless. Food and her body was a topic that carried a lot of shame and guilt. And she had almost completely convinced herself that this was "just the way things were going to be". Her relationship with herself and those around her was suffering which added another level of guilt caused by not showing up as the woman, wife, mom, and therapist that she knew wanted to be. Feeling she had tried everything under the sun, Susan scheduled a call with me and took a leap of faith to finally commit to herself. Accepting that the road to peace, love and happiness with herself was a long term game, she began taking steps toward healing her body & mind and reclaiming her life-- not committing to another diet. And as you'll learn, it's never too late!In this interview she shares how her 54-year old therapist self got her life back, took back her power, and broke free from a 40-year food and dieting PRISON! 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy’s guest today is renowned TV reporter, Amy Robach. It’s powerful to hear how an unwanted career change led to a segment on Good Morning America that changed Amy's life forever. Actually, it didn’t just change her life…it saved it! You’ll also hear the important (behind the scenes roll) that Robin Roberts played in that part of her story.  Amy's story is impactful any time of the year, but especially during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we're grateful for her willingness to share so that others feel encouraged and that nobody ever feels alone. Amy & Amy discuss:   - The power of NOW & acceptance  - The importance of open conversations about breast cancer - Emotional challenges women face when making treatment decisions - Being your own advocate - Support systems (the role of family & friends)  - How early detection is EVERYTHING!! - How cancer changes your POV on every aspect of life - Resilience & growth   Amy Robach is co-host of the podcast “Amy & TJ” alongside her partner T.J. Holmes (both television news anchors!) Following a live mammogram on "Good Morning America" to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Robach, then 40, received a phone call several weeks later, in Oct. 2013, telling her she had stage 2 invasive breast cancer. Very soon after her diagnosis, Robach underwent a double mastectomy, followed by eight rounds of chemotherapy and then breast reconstruction surgery. She has been candid about the challenges of breast cancer treatment, and equally passionate about the importance of early detection and community building for others.   HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Amy Robach // @ajrobach See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the 5th Thing with Amy and Kat! This episode has a little bit of everything. Enjoy, and Have The Day You Need To Have! TODAY’S QUOTES: “I don’t want to be booked and busy. I want to be moderately scheduled and well rested.” “If cauliflower can become pizza, you can become anything you want.” “When you choose peace, it comes with a lot of goodbyes.” “It takes a special kind of person to wake up early, and still be late. That person is me.”   Amy & Kat share what style trends they regret participating in, plus go over the Three Questions to Ask A Friend Who's Having A Bad Day: - Do you want to talk about it? - Do you want a distraction? - Do you want some space?   Amy also shares 7 signs that you need to be less passive & more assertive!   Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Vanburen // @KatVanburen // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: In this final episode of the Outweigh Q&A series, we’re diving into a listener question about Orthorexia. While pretty much everyone knows what an Eating Disorder is, most have never even heard of this thing called Disordered Eating. An even lesser known (and talked about) form of Disordered Eating is something called Orthorexia. Orthorexia is when someone takes their health to an extreme, and they inhabit an excessive preoccupation or obsession with eating healthy food. According to The National Eating Disorders Association Orthorexia entails: Obsessive focus on food choices, food regarded primarily as source of health rather than pleasure; distress or disgust when in proximity to prohibited foods; periodic shifts in dietary beliefs; moral judgment of others based on their dietary choices; body image distortion; persistent belief that dietary practices are health-promoting despite evidence of experiencing malnutrition...and the list goes on, and on, and on. And because of all of the misinformation that's being thrown at us, Orthorexia is spreading like a wildfire -- ESPECIALLY in the female population. The EFFECT of all of this? An extremely DISORDERED relationship with food. And if you're like most women out there, you've been exposed to the 'Dark Side' of the health industry for a very long time, and it's super important that you know what to look out for to make sure that YOUR health journey....stays....healthy! Listen in to an interview with Leanne and Laura Lea Bryant where they unpack this super-important topic (and Laura Lea shares her personal experiences....and her experience as an influencer in the health and wellness world).  HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington GUEST: Laura Lea Bryant // llbalanced.com // @Lauraleabalanced 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy is diving into ADHD paralysis after a lister, Polly, emailed her about it. Amy was diagnosed with ADHD in college (over 20 years ago) and it’s been a journey of learning why her brain is this way and trying out strategies to help ever since. Amy is not an expert and she doesn’t want to come off as one…she is just a curious person that shares her own experiences and what she’s gathered so that you can feel supported and less alone if ADHD paralysis is something you struggle with. Amy starts by breaking down what ADHD paralysis is, what is happening when it kicks in, and what triggers it. She wraps up with strategies to overcome it and sends encouragement to loved ones of someone with ADHD.  If you have your own tips, stories or questions, email 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com or leave a voicemail for Amy (and/or Kat) by calling 877-207-2077. HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy & Kat start off with levity by sharing the last texts that made them laugh. However, Kat's text is about something that really hurt her feelings. What she shares is an important reminder of what NOT to say to a woman, but at least she can laugh about it now. Amy practices a line she is working on that may help her get certain needs met...and it might work for you...it's a good line for sure. They also read & discuss a couple of listener emails: one about ending a friendship & another about a weird food combo that is so yummy for fall. Other topics: Reese Witherspoon wearing Sneax (does she really like these shoes??), the word of the week, and here's the list of things that can be true at the same time that Amy shares:    - You can love your parents AND acknowledge the ways they hurt you.- You can set boundaries AND still be a good employee- You can be glad a relationship is over AND still miss the person deeply- You can prioritize rest AND still be successful- You can need emotional support AND still be a strong person QUOTE: “Never apologize for outgrowing people, places or dreams. The secret to life is to constantly reinvent yourself. Who do you want to be today?” – Sara Blakely   Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Vanburen // @KatVanburen // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: In this next episode of the Outweigh Q&A series, we’re diving into the delicate balance of supporting a loved one in recovery from an eating disorder, particularly from a mom's perspective. We’ll discuss practical ways to encourage and uplift your child as they navigate their journey to healing. Whether you’re a parent of a child in recovery or juggling your own eating challenges while raising a family, this episode offers compassionate advice and heartfelt support. It’s all about creating a nurturing environment where everyone in the family can thrive, heal, and learn healthier relationships with food together. HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy's got 4 things for you that are all different...but with a similar 'better quality of life' vibe inside each thing. FIRST THING: There is one hobby in particular that you need to take up that leads to more happiness....also there's a hobby of sorts you want to eliminate from your life because it's not healthy....you might be doing it and don't even realize it. SECOND THING: The 10 worst sleep mistakes according to experts. THIRD THING: Things you can do to turn your bad day around! FOURTH THING: A meditation from Amy's cousin, Amanda Rieger Green (and host of Soul Sessions podcast) that is an easy 5 minutes. Enjoy!  4 Things Gratitude Journal (all proceeds to education in Haiti)   The 'Walking Meditation' from Pass Around the Smile   Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy & Kat say wear whatever makes you feel good and also if you like to keep up with trends...word has it skinny jeans are back for fall 2024. Need tips regarding skinny jeans + boots to stay more current this season?? Amy & Kat have you covered...as they've been researching for themselves. They also talk about friendships (per today's awesome quote + Amy tried to convince Kat to watch Emily in Paris), they discover a 'word of the week' while going over styling tips for boots with jeans, they share who to follow on IG for fashion inspo/help & more! Today's Quote: “The older I’ve gotten, the more I’ve understood how truly important it is to have, not necessarily a big group, but a group that makes you feel big. And I have met some of those amazing women – and also men – that make me feel like the biggest version of myself in the last five years. I always thought that you had to have friends for decades in order to understand you and to stand up for you. And I've learned that when it is that you know who you are as a person and as a woman, and to be able to see that in other people, and encourage them to be the best versions of themselves, and the strongest versions of themselves, they in turn do the same for me.” – Lily Collins (Actress from Emily in Paris) Fashion tips mentioned are from @bestyledco_...check out their page for all kinds of helpful content....Amy & Kat were watching all of their style tips...they also like @nextdoorlife & @velvetsedge for outfit ideas. Hope you enjoy and have the day you need to have! Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Vanburen // @KatVanburen // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: In this next episode of the Outweigh Q&A series, we’re tackling your questions around the challenges of learning to love what you see in the mirror, especially in a world full of magazine-perfect images that make it hard not to compare. We’ll explore how to find value beyond appearance, weight, and diet—because you’re so much more than just what you see on the surface. If you find yourself liking your reflection some days but tearing yourself down on others, we’re here to help you shift that narrative. It’s time to build a lasting sense of self-worth that isn’t tied to your looks and learn to truly appreciate the person staring back at you. HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy 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.comResources Mentioned:  Do You Know Your True Value and Worth? (Part 1)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's an OG style 4 Things episode with Therapy Kat! First Thing: Amy and Kat explore what ChatGPT would define as the five key qualities of a perfect romantic relationship, imagining how it might answer if it were a relationship expert. Does the internet really know romance though?? Second Thing: Narcissist and Sociopath get thrown around a lot, but what about the real important question: How do you spot someone with no soul? No emotions and no guilt are just a few things to look out for! Third Thing: Amy is finally ready to talk about her dating life....on Monday's episode of Kat's podcast, You Need Therapy. But that doesn't mean they can't talk a little about it here! They go over 27 signs (or maybe just a few from this list) that a guy may like you as more than just a friend, sharing tips on how to read between the lines. And just like this past Tuesday's 5th Thing episode, there may be another surprise phone call in this 'Thing'!  Fourth Thing: Amy and Kat wrap up with a few weird food combinations that they have heard about or tried. Since producer and editor Houston is typing this, his two favorites (that are not mentioned in this) are a waffle with cottage cheese, add a little salt and pepper and enjoy OR two cooked eggs, folded into an omelette style shape, put some peanut butter on top after it's cooked, and get your entire daily dose of protein in one go! HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Kat Vanburen // @KatVanburen // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Stachira's 'urgent phone call' to Amy sharing about her first Ketamine experience...this episode is a special one full of 'Dan Dan Noodle' jokes, a marriage hack & more!    THE QUOTE: “If you are having a bad day, remember this: Life is like a wiener. Sometimes it gets hard for no reason, but it wont stay hard forever.” Amy & Kat also talk about the new Nicole Kidman show on Netflix: 'The Perfect Couple' (watch it if you haven't already) and then they go over unrealistic expectations TV shows gave us about family life.  Is walking really a marriage hack?? Amy shares the benefits & Kat talks about what she does on her walks with her husband that is probably rare....but could be something others want to try! Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Vanburen // @KatVanburen // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: In this next episode of the Outweigh Q&A series, we're answering more listener questions and diving deep into some of the more hidden struggles with disordered eating that many women face but often don't talk about. Have you ever found yourself chewing food only to spit it out, wondering if that's "normal"? You're not alone. We explore whether these behaviors are just quirky habits or signs of something deeper. We'll also share practical tools to help when those eating disorder thoughts creep back in, and tackle the fear many have: "What if fixing my relationship with food means gaining weight?" Join us as we unpack these tough topics with compassion, honesty, and actionable advice. HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy 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.comResources Mentioned:  PART 1: Do You WANT to Stop Dieting, But You Have No Idea What That Even Looks Like (and the alternative terrifies you!)? Let's Talk About It! (Outweigh) PART 2: Do You WANT to Stop Dieting, But You Have No Idea What That Even Looks Like (and the alternative terrifies you!)? Let's Talk About It! (Outweigh)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that we have 30,000 - 40,000 thoughts per day & most of them are not true? They're made up of a host of chemical signals that we interpret as feelings, which you make meaning out of, based on your past experiences. Amy's guest Dr. Lee Warren (neurosurgeon, veteran & author) is on to discuss our thoughts, our brain's response to trauma & how finding solid ground during a time of suffering is imperative for our brain + overall well being.  Dr. Lee shares his personal journey with the sudden death of his son and how he maintained hope during this season by leaning into his faith + creating positive-thinking neural pathways. Dr. Lee reminds us that two things can be true at the same time...it's not ok when you lose someone you love, but at the same time it is true that you can be happy, connect with new people, and become a more compassionate person.  We love Dr. Lee's 'biopsy your thoughts' exercise...after you have an upsetting thought, ask yourself: “Is this really true?” And then remind yourself, “not everyone in my life is going to do this to me.” By doing this, you put an executive decision in between the stimulus and the response. This will reliably produce better outcomes for you than if you just react to whatever you think or feel. Lastly, Dr. Lee and Amy talk about why gratitude is so important for the health of your brain and how it is actually the BEST way to combat anxiety. He also shares 4 things he is currently grateful for. Books Dr. Lee Warren Has Written: - Hope is the First Dose: A Treatment Plan for Recovering from Trauma, Tragedy, and Other Massive Things HERE - A Peek Under the Hood: A Brain Surgeon Looks at Life HERE - and many more! Find them all HERE! Listen to The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast: Neuroscience Faith Doubt and Hope HERE Listen to Spiritual Brain Surgery HERE   HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Dr. Lee Warren // wleewarrenmd.com // @drleewarrenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kat questions Amy's new desire to wear a weighted vest (but she has valid reasons backed by doctors) and they also discuss: beef tallow for the skin, what it takes to be a 'SuperAger' (hint: we all need to do crossword puzzles daily), things they've had to 'unlearn' and a listener named Gabrielle sent in an email asking for some updates on things like snail serum & other products Amy's discussed in the past. Click here for the weighted vest Amy ordered. She got the 12 pound, but is thinking maybe should have started with the 8 pound one?? Links & discount codes addressed in the email from listener Gabrielle: Biopelle Snail Stuff (code: HAPPY for discount)  - Amy's entire Biopelle routine + products can be found HERE (discount code works for everything)  Oak & Sage Beef Tallow (code: HAPPYSKIN for discount)  - The warm vanilla scent is what Amy gets Prose Hair Care (code: 4THINGS for discount) - Prose.com/4things 4 Things Gratitude Journals (fyi: ALL proceeds go towards education in Haiti)     TODAY'S QUOTE: “The real flex is when you realize that unlearning is just as necessary, crucial and powerful as learning.” – Jennifer Mann    Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @KatVanburen // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Welcome to the Outweigh Q&A series, where we are tackling your most pressing questions that you submitted. In this first episode of the series, we're diving into some of the most common struggles around disordered eating, especially when it’s fueled by habit, stress, or depression. Have you ever found yourself turning to food for comfort, only to feel more out of control afterward? You’re not alone. We're addressing how disordered eating shows up in these scenarios and sharing practical tips to break the cycle. Plus, if you've ever found yourself Googling binge eating facilities, wondering where to even start, we're here to guide you through the first steps towards reclaiming your relationship with food. Tune in for an honest conversation and actionable advice that can help you take control of your eating habits and start healing from within. HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy is chatting with Blake Blankenbecler, psychodynamic therapist by day and friendship expert by night! They discuss the different dynamics of a friendship, including how to approach conflict resolution, how to evaluate the friendship’s impact on you, as well as giving yourself grace when you drop the ball (there is no perfect friend!) and they close out with '4 Things Gratitude' (journals linked in case you want to try practicing gratitude at home!)  Friendship Fact: The average friendship lasts 7 years and we typically have 5 close meaningful relationships at any given time. These friendships have the biggest indicators on our health. Ever wonder how to re-initiate conversation with an old friend you haven't talked with in a while? Blake shares the best way to reach out to a long-lost friend with courage and transparency. Amy even shares her experience with rekindling an old friendship with a college roommate! How do we approach conflict resolution with a friend? “Don’t be afraid to lean in and ask the hard questions! Be brave!” Blake has some expert advice to help us determine whether or not we should continue to nourish a friendship or if it’s time to let it go. Listen to your body! Here are some questions you can ask yourself: How do you feel BEFORE hanging out with this friend? How do you feel DURING hanging out with this friend? How do you feel AFTER hanging out with this friend?   If you are looking for a different way to nurture relationships and deepen connection check out www.thefriendshipdeck.com!   Blake’s Book Recommendation: BFF: A Memoir of Friendship Lost and Found By Christie Tate Blake’s Instagram Follow Recommendation: @jordandann   HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Blake Blankenbecler // blakeblankenbecler.com // @blakeblankenbeclerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and Kat learn a new word (among other things) + they go over a list of lifelong behaviors we pick up from our parents + they share some personal stories that you may relate to (you're not alone if fractions are hard!)  Today's Quote: “The 3 C’s of Life: Choice, Chances and Changes. You must make a choice to take a chance or your life will never change.” – Naina Sanghvi  Bonus Quotes: “I bet it’s called Almond Milk because no one can say Nut Juice with a straight face.” “Learn your place in people’s lives so you don’t end up overplaying your part.”   Lifelong Behaviors Your Kids Pickup From You:- How you react when we are angry, afraid or frustrated.- How you treat other people.- How you handle mistakes and failure.- How you apologize when you’re wrong.- How you stand up for yourself and others.- How you solve problems.- How you ask for help when you’re struggling.- How you take care of yourself.- How you embrace differences in opinion, beliefs, preferences, etc.- How you solve disagreements.- How well you listen to others.- How well you take care of the environment.- How you treat animals.   Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @KatVanburen // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Welcome back for Part 6 of the official crossover series of the "What’s God Got To Do With It?" and Outweigh podcasts. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the game plan for success—how to carve out your own winning strategy, while also addressing a crucial piece of the puzzle: earning back your own trust.  You see, even if you had the perfect plan and the most ideal steps laid out, what good would it do if you couldn’t trust yourself to follow through? That’s why we dive deep into earning back your own trust so you can live in alignment and integrity WHILE you go after your health goals.   We often think the alternative to dieting is losing control, but the true alternative is freedom—freedom to nourish your body and soul, to wave the white flag, and declare peace. This episode is about shifting from the mindset of restriction and "repair" to one of  healing and "care". We’ll explore how to truly partner with your body and align your mind and heart to create a sustainable, peaceful life. We’ll also tackle those sneaky “Never-Gonna” inner voices that sabotage your success before you even begin. Together, we’ll reframe your approach so that you can build self-trust, stop the self-sabotage, and finally play a game that’s designed for you to win. HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington To learn more about how to turn off the part of your brain that’s obsessed with food or obsessed with your weight and rewire your own brain for peace and freedom,....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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is an episode Amy never thought she would relate to since divorce wasn’t ever going to happen to her, but it did, and now she’s thankful for conversations around the topic. Jon Slavet (founder of Halftime with Jon, a network dedicated to helping men successfully navigate separation & divorce) is Amy’s guest and the ‘4 things’ they touch on are: surviving separation/divorce, dating + turning your second half into your best half, co-parenting + kids, and gratitude (Jon shares 4 things he’s currently thankful for!)  HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Jon Slavet // @halftimewithjon // Halftime with Jon PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy tells Kat her belief that she’s simply not a romantic person…but she wants to be. What does one do when they want to learn something? They google it, of course. Amy does just that and shares 8 Ways to Show Someone You Care (aka: How to be Romantic), Kat gives us an awesome mantra: “Healthy Relationships Have No Rush” (while discussing love bombing & other red flags) and they both open up on how they’ve shown up in their own relationships!  Question: Is it okay to keep love letters or other memorabilia from exes?   Today’s quote is a post that Amy saw on Ellie Louise McBride’s account about Things That Happen to Almost Everyone:   - Not knowing to say - Misunderstanding a situation - Doing something embarrassing - Making mistakes - Saying something that's not interesting - Missing the point - Feeling insecure - Being awkward - Having weird quirks   Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @KatVanburen // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Welcome back for Part 5 of the official crossover series of the "What’s God Got To Do With It?" and Outweigh podcasts. This week we’re diving deep into a crucial part of the food and body image conversation—what Leanne likes to call your “body brain.” If you’ve been following along, you know we’ve been exploring how faith intersects with our struggles around food and self image. Today, we’re turning our focus to the physical side of things, and how your body (and your perception of it) are deeply intertwined. We’ll be looking at this from both a nervous system and physiological perspective, but we can’t ignore the importance of how you view your body and your relationship with it.This episode isn’t about offering a quick fix; it’s about helping you understand the deeper layers that contribute to your struggles. Leanne also shares her personal journey of overcoming her own body image (and chronic pain) battles, so you can see that real, lasting change is possible...but it starts with breaking the chains of your own harsh self-criticism, guilt, and shame. The hope is that by the end of this episode, you’ll feel empowered to start dismantling your own beliefs and step into a new story about your body. Remember, this isn’t just about what you weigh or how you look—it’s about freeing yourself from the heavy burden of judgment and stepping into a place of peace and self-compassion.  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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FIRST THING: Amy & Amanda talk about sobriety + wellness over alcohol. Grateful for Amanda sharing such a personal part of her life with us. SECOND THING: There’s a timeline for falling in love?? Yep. They go over when you should know you've found the one! THIRD THING: How many friends do you think people have on average?? Hint: They fit on one hand. Amy & Amanda talk about how they now prioritize their relationship and find quality time. FOURTH THING: Some are annoyed they’re turning into their parents, but Amy & Amanda have a different perspective on this! If you're interested...here are Warning Signs You're Becoming Your Parents from Study Finds.    HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Amanda Rieger Green // SoulPathology.com // @SoulPatholoySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Such a fun chat! Amy & Kat have a special guest...Amanda Rieger Green (Amy's psychic cousin!) Conversation starts around today's quote which is from Alissa Boyer: “You can be the nicest, kindest person, and you still may be the villain in someone else’s story. Have you ever had to deal with someone thinking you're a villain when really you just needed to set a boundary? They touch on how to handle this! Amy reads a special email from a listener named Susan from Austin and she's also written a really cool book that you may need in your life: Art for Your Sanity— How Art Journaling Can Help You Manage Chaos and Unleash Joy (she wrote this book after hearing Ally Fallon on the podcast...which is so special!!) Do you have good work boundaries? (i.e. not working at certain times or sending emails during work hours) They each share how they've implemented different rules around when they will send work notes to people....and it's stuff that could be a gamechanger for all! BONUS QUOTE:“I want AI to do my laundry and dishes so that I can do art and writing, not for AI to do my art and writing so that I can do my laundry and dishes.”– Joanna MaciejewskaClick HERE to see the You Need Therapy merch Amanda and Kat talked about! Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @KatVanburen // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.com GUEST: Amanda Rieger Green // SoulPathology.com // @SoulPatholoySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Welcome back for Part 4 of the official crossover series of the "What’s God Got To Do With It?" and Outweigh podcasts.If you’ve been struggling with disordered eating patterns, restrictive diets, or feeling chained to unhealthy eating habits, this conversation is for you. We talk about how inviting God into your journey can help break those chains, allowing you to step into a new identity rooted in peace, love, and TRUE freedom.We explore the concept of the "food brain" and how it’s wired to seek comfort and connection through unhealthy coping mechanisms like overeating, mindless scrolling, or other habits that distract from what your soul truly needs. This episode isn’t about quick fixes or surface-level solutions; it's about understanding the root of your struggles and learning to meet them with compassion, solution-focused care, and faith.If you’re ready to shift your focus from fighting with your body to truly healing your relationship with food, this conversation will guide you toward that transformation, with God right by your side. 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s an OG style episode...with Amy and Haley....4 totally different things! FIRST THING: Amy goes over '4 Days You Should Have Every Month' scheduled in advance (Adult Day + Selfcare Day + Family/Friends Day + Inner Child Day). Amy & Haley break down what these days might look like on your calendar.  SECOND THING: Amy & Haley answer '4 Questions To Ask Your Friends/Kids.' These are good for girls' nights or family dinners! What’s your rose? (recent successes) + What's your bud? (opportunities) + What's your thorn? (challenges) + If you didn’t know the day you were born…how old do you think you would be? THIRD THING: Amy shares '4 Questions to Ask Yourself Daily' that will help with big decisions and even small ones that need to be made! - Does this align with the life I want to create?- Am I choosing this for myself, or for others?- Will my future self thank me for this?- Does this raise or lower my energy? FOURTH THING: Amy and Haley do '4 Things Gratitude' and it doubles as recommendations for products they're loving right now + books/shows they're reading/watching + recipes they're making + grab bag (just something fun they're excited about & want to share!)   Haley: Dyson knock off.  Amy: Biopelle Snail Serum (use code HAPPY for a big discount!)  Haley: Lady in the Lake. (on Apple+) Amy: Mind Magic. (book)  Haley: Queso.  Amy: Meatballs. Haley: "I control my emotions."  Amy: Home Street Home fundraiser, Stories & Songs, next Wednesday night!!   HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Haley Dollarhide // @HaleyDollarhideSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Between Amy's mouthguard and new mouth tape, Kat's not sure she'll get a boyfriend! Both have benefits....at least the mouth guard does....jury is still out on the tape...but they go over what the research claims. Kat also tells us about "frownies" (wrinkle patches - are they legit or snake oil??) and Amy shares a list of healthy ways to lose track of time (Kat's new hobby lands on this list & we learn that Kat went on a potentially dangerous first date with a guy - before she met Big P, of course!) Today's Quote: "I've woken up over 10,000 times and I'm still not used to it." - El Arroyo sign in Austin, Texas   Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @KatVanburen // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Welcome back for Part 3 of the official crossover series of the "What’s God Got To Do With It?" and Outweigh podcasts.Last week, we explored the big picture of this conversation, and this week we narrow the focus to the self-image and identity piece of this food and body puzzle. We discuss the necessity of stepping into a new version of yourself if you really want to achieve true health and freedom in your relationship with food and your body.We talk about WHY transforming your self-image is crucial on a neuroscience level, and how it's not about what you eat--  but who you truly believe yourself to be. Only this time around, you're invited to address the roots of your identity and self-image in a way that aligns with God's view of yourself, instead of worldly and societal standards.And of course, we get a little 'geeky' and explore the Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC), and its significant role in self-perception, emotional and physical pain, and your coping mechanisms, AND how this is particularly important for women, whose ACCs are more active than men's. Throughout the episode, you'll hear scripture AND evidence-based research that supports the transformative power of faith. Dive on in to learn how integrating faith and science can lead to building YOUR new identity, free from the burdens of shame and self-rejection, and discover what it truly means to see yourself as God sees 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The weird thing Amy does while she is sleeping is revealed when Adelyn (her niece) answers what it's like to live with Amy. Since it's Adelyn's final night as Amy's roommate + summer intern, they thought a Q&A from listeners would be fun!! They cover everything from where they get home inspiration (shout out @rootdesignco) to favorite desserts to capsule wardrobes (and wearing same things over & over) to suggestions for bonding with nieces/daughters to what they've learned about each other to why Adelyn describes Amy as a 'high functioning wreck" to what's happening with more live podcast events + more (like 4 things gratitude!)   HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Adelyn Dozier // @adelynedozierSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy, Kat, Adelyn & Stachira all join in for a convo about hidden talents (Adelyn’s is so funny), a listener email about their ‘eat, pray, love’ experience (very inspiring), hacks that will save you money (they're weird + clever!), simple ways to make people like you instantly (5 things you can do in any situation) & more! Today’s Quote:  “Husband math is not wanting to pay anyone else to do the job, but having to buy at least 3 new tools to complete the job themselves.” - a random meme   Speaking of memes, another one that made us LOL:  Olympic Athlete: makes a tiny mistake Me: “pathetic”   Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @KatVanburen // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan interviews Amanda E. White, LPC, the founder of Therapy For Women Center and known as the "retired party girl." Morgan and Amanda discuss how to get out of a negative head space, and the importance of not objectifying your body. Morgan learns relationship scars are real, and how one can easily identify red flags in the dating world. Amanda also helps us understand why personalities are not fixed and what addictive behaviors can look like in every day life. If you liked this episode, please rate, review & subscribe!  Follow Amanda: @therapyforwomen Follow Morgan: @webgirlmorgan Follow Take This Personally: @takethispersonallySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Welcome back for Part 2 of the official crossover series of the "What’s God Got To Do With It?" and Outweigh podcasts. Today, we're diving deep into the intersection of faith, science, food, and body image. This is the big picture conversation -- where these themes overlap, so you can simply understand this connection between neuroscience and faith...and how it can lead to meaningful, lasting transformation in our lives. Leanne shares (for her) how embracing this dialogue meant confronting her skeptical, science-driven mindset and inviting a God-centered perspective into areas she was  previously tackling through her own might, and how this approach completed her story and aligned with her fascination with the brain and nervous system. She addresses topics like: Why do our brains play tricks on us? Why do we do what we do? Why can't we seem to shake life-long habits? With references to biblical scripture and modern neuroscience studies, Leanne highlights the transformative power of aligning your thoughts with a higher spiritual perspective. And of course you are invited to invite God into the conversation, recognizing that true transformation involves cultivating a new identity rooted in faith and understanding the profound connection between mind, body, and spirit...and self-image.  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 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Tale of 2 Roots Infographic Dr. Lee Warren Episode Part 1: Beyond the Scalpel: A Neurosurgeon's Tale of Loss, Faith, and HopeDr. Lee Warren Episode Part 2:  From Neuro-Hope to Neuro-Faith: Rewiring the Brain with God as the SurgeonAnd here's Leanne's interview on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast: Break Free from Self-DoubtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's an ‘OG’ episode…4 random things ft. Amy & her niece, Adelyn! FIRST THING: Rare Skin Care Tips That You Should Know! Like wearing gloves while driving, brushing your teeth before skincare & washing your hands before you wash your face. SECOND THING: Solo Dates for the Win!! Benefits of going on a solo date: Stress relief, Foster independence + confidence, Enhances creativity and problem solving, Appreciation for relationships, Meet new people, Self-discovery. Homework: Everyone go on a solo date and report back what they did and what it was like! Related to 'solo dates' is finding your 'third place'...Therapy Kat recently did an episode on 'third places' so click here to listen: Where Did All the Third Places Go? THIRD THING: Have you heard this TIPP to quickly get out of ‘fight or flight’? TIPP skills (developed by Marsha Linehan) get your nervous system out of the sympathetic state (fight or flight) and into the parasympathetic state (rest and digest). T - Temperature - put an icepack on your face or dunk your face in cold water for about 30 secs. I - Intense Exercise- do some form of aerobic exercise for several minutes. P - Paced Breathing- slow your breathing. Inhale for 4 counts, exhale for 7 counts. P - Paired Muscle RElaxation- Tense and release each muscle group while you say “relax”. Amy & Adelyn also go over the 3 H’s Of Feeling: HEAR, HAVE & HELP (learn more HERE) FOURTH THING: Amy wants to dig up her dad’s ashes after seeing a girl post on IG that she had smoothe white stones made out of her dad’s ashes. She was able to get 40-80 stones for everyone in the family to have. All you have to do is send your loved one’s ashes to Parting Stones and they will turn the ashes into stones! Cool, right?? I need my dad as a stone. HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Adelyn Dozier // @adelynedozierSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, Kathryn Hurley Dhall (founder of Wags & Walks Nashville Animal Rescue) stops by with her dog Jax. Kathryn and Dr. Josie talk through everything you need to know about adopting a pet. Kathryn breaks down the ‘3-3-3’ rule – what to expect 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months after bringing a rescue pet home. Dr. Josie and Kathryn address misconceptions about why animals end up in shelters, talk about if pit bulls deserve the bad rap they get and more. In the intro to Kathryn's interview, Dr. Josie also sits down with her co-host, radio personality Shannon Ella, to dive into the Case of the Week – a routine procedure expressing a King Charles Cavalier’s an*l glands going VERY wrong! A listener calls in to ask for feedback on his dog eating grass, and Dr. Josie’s answer may surprise you! After the interview, Dr. Josie and Shannon wrap up the episode with PAW & ORDER where Dr. Josie details things she’d never do with her own pets including leaving small dogs/cats unattended outside, making them a prime target for predators. If you liked this episode, please leave a rating & subscribe! Follow Dr. Josie @drjosievet Follow Shannon Ella @shannonella_ Follow Wags & Walks Nashville @wagsandwalksnashville Leave a question/voicemail for Dr. Josie: HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From fun recommendations to vulnerable journal entries, Amy & Kat talk about all kinds of things! Amy found a journal documenting her first 8 days of being a mom when her kids arrived from Haiti and, well, after reading through them, she realized her experience was far more difficult than she recalls (case in point: the quote in the title of this episode about the desire to rip a face off...yep THAT is something Amy said to her then husband, Ben, at the time!) Kat shares with us a psychological phenomenon called rosy retrospection which is remembering something more positively than it was actually experienced. That was clearly a tough season for Amy...that led to some laughs with Kat during this episode. They also do a little show & tell sharing some items/things they've been into lately (see links below for some stuff mentioned!) + remember per Kat's things: cross the simple things off your list & if at first you don't succeed.....paint the canvas white and try again! Have the day you need to have and come back Thursday for the 4 things episode! Bye!! Oh & check out You Need Therapy Podcast when you're done listening to this!  Big Magic (today's quote was also from page 13 of this book and it's a list of the many ways in which we might be afraid to live a more creative life!)  Tissue Box Cover (this is the cutest thing that Amy only was attracted to finally order because she's sick & only $7.99)  Chic Toilet Bowl Brush & Holder (random but you may need this & it's so good/chic for $12.99)   Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @KatVanburen // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: We are so excited to bring you the first official crossover series of the "What’s God Got To Do With It?" and Outweigh podcasts.  If you have been listening to Outweigh, you know that THAT podcast is all about helping women break themselves out of the food and body prison, end the dieting madness, and take control of their health for good, but without all that restriction, obsession, and shame…and without dragging it out for years to address it. And if you’ve been listening to "What’s God Got To Do With It?", you know that it's all about the fusion of where science meets Faith and where faith meets transformation and miracles.  So this crossover series is a beautiful opportunity to talk about the crossover of where science meets food…& body image… & self image struggles…AND where THAT intersects FAITH (or what’s God got to do with allll of that?) And that’s exactly what this 6 part series is all about:Part 1 is an introduction and setting up this massive topic. Part 2 is all about the big picture of where faith meets science meets food & body image.Part 3 goes deep into the self image and identity that you need to actually step into the version of you that would have THAT health, that would have THAT relationship with food and her body, who would actually be at peace and feel free….…and of course how that fuses with this faith-brain conversation. Part 4 dives deeper into What God has to do with (what Leanne calls) your ‘food brain’ and disordered eating patterns, and filling voids in your head, heart, and spirit with food (or whatever your drug of choice is)…and it’s a hole that will never be filled by those things. Part 5 dives into the complicated relationship that women have with their bodies and their body image (and physical pain – a topic often avoided), and how to heal all of that from a faith-meets-science perspective.... AND invite God into the conversation. And then wrapping it up in part 6, we get into the strategy side of things. As in, what does it look like to use what you’ve learned about neuroscience and faith and healing your relationship with food and your body image to go create a winning game plan that sets you up to win AND one that your brain just learns so you can go live your life, food can be food, and you can feel comfortable in your skin and free from the chains of restricting or punishing your body.  So let’s dive in! Enjoy Part 1. 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Josie Horchak is Amy's guest today and they talk about everything from relationships (what couples fight about on vacation) to acupuncture (for humans & dogs!) to setting boundaries around 'work talk' to Josie knowing after just one month of dating that she was going to marry her boyfriend (now husband) & so much more! Check out Dr. Josie's new podcast: In the Vet's Office with Dr. Josie Horchak. She helps listeners navigate pet ownership and shares interesting cases that she's seen in her 18+ year career as a veterinarian. HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Dr. Josie Horchak // @drjosievetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy & Kat give advice to a listener that emailed asking how to juggle things in life she’s not good at (yet!) like cleaning/organizing, finances, and physical health. Intern Adelyn teaches us about ‘tinned fish girls’ and Amy quizzes Kat to see if she has a ‘girl math brain’ (ex: if you’re paying someone back for dinner and you have money in your Venmo account, that dinner is free, or anything you buy with a gift card is free!! haha)  QUOTE:“Our outer worlds invariably affect our inner worlds and vice versa.” – Danielle Roeske, Psy.D 5 Mental Health Benefits of Cleaning:- Sense of order and control- Familiarity and consistency- Released endorphins- Improved focus- Regulated emotions   Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @KatVanburen // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: In this episode of Outweigh, Leanne addresses a common question from women who have moved past the acute struggles of their eating disorders and disordered eating: "What's next?". She explores how to create a health plan that protects your relationship with food and newfound freedom while also focusing on overall health...and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing mental and emotional health above all else. Leanne also created a Top 10 list of practical 'filters' you can use to evaluate whether a plan or program is genuinely beneficial or potentially harmful in your healing journey. You'll walk away from this episode super-clear on all the reasons why your previous plans may have failed you and how to avoid falling into the same traps. This episode is essential for anyone looking to move forward in their health journey with clarity and confidence--- whether they are still IN the midst of their healing journey or on the path beyond it.  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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being unhappy at work impacts your mental health and Amy's guest, Ken Coleman, is here to help us clearly assess how we can find work that we're wired for! Ken is co-host of The Ramsey Show, host of The Ken Coleman Show and a bestselling author. He helps people discover what they do best so they can get unstuck and on the path to a meaningful life/career. The 4 things they talk through in this chat: 1. Self-Discovery, the beliefs we have about ourselves, and how the people you spend the most time with are either holding you back or pushing you forward 2. Finding the work you’re wired to do 3. How being unhappy at work impacts your mental health 4. Amy share's a listener email with Ken from a stay at home mom that wants to get more involved in finances, but she has a lot of fear and other emotions about money  Ken's Books: The Proximity Principle: The Proven Strategy That Will Lead to a Career You Love Get Clear Assessment: Find the Work You’re Wired To Do  HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Ken Coleman // @kencolemanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, Abby Smyers (animal rescue advocate and wife to Dan Smyers of Dan & Shay) stops by with one of her four rescue pups, Macaroni. Abby shares how she first got involved with animal rescue and how it quickly became her life’s passion. Abby opens up about her dog Joy’s recent cancer diagnosis. Joy was diagnosed with sarcoma, a soft tissue cancer, after Abby discovered a mass near her tail while out for a walk. Dr. Josie was one of Abby’s first calls and helped build out the care team that has taken are of Joy in recent months. Abby & Dr. Josie go in depth about the journey from diagnosis to how Joy is doing currently. In the intro to Abby’s interview, Dr. Josie also sits down with her co-host, radio personality Shannon Ella, to dive into the Case of the Week – an owner that came in asking for a mammogram for her 10-month-old dog, which led to an interesting discovery! A listener calls in to ask for help preventing ear infections in his dog that loves the water and another caller asks Dr. Josie when she can start taking her puppy on runs. After the interview, Dr. Josie and Shannon wrap up the episode with PAW & ORDER where Dr. Josie details things she’d never do with her own pets including not keeping an eye out for ring worm on your pets that are highly contagious to humans.   If you liked this episode, please leave a rating & subscribe! Follow Dr. Josie @drjosievet Follow Shannon Ella @shannonella_ Follow Abby Smyers @abbysmyers Leave a question/voicemail for Dr. Josie: HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy shares the ‘power of yet’ and a list of affirmations (see below) you can say to yourself when something isn’t making sense at the moment because maybe it just doesn’t make sense YET! Has someone ever said something rude and you didn’t know how to respond?? Amy & Kat go over responses/phrases you can keep in your back pocket for those moments when someone says or does something rude!  QUOTE: “I don’t usually think about what I’m going to say before I say it. No. I much prefer to think about it after I’ve said it, late at night, for the rest of my life.” AFFIRMATIONS: - I can’t do it YET.- I don’t understand this YET- I’m not good at this YET- It doesn’t work YET- This doesn't make sense YET- I don't get it YET Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @KatVanburen // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Have you ever gone to start a new plan or program, and on the surface you’re gung- ho — ready to take it by the reins, deeply committed, and hoping (praying!) that this time really IS different — that this will be ‘the thing’ that changes everything for you… but secretly in the back of your mind, you’re WAITING for it to fail? Perhaps you’re even outright EXPECTING it to fail, because you know in your heart-of-hearts that even though the plan or the program itself might be different…you know deep down that YOU haven’t changed — that you haven’t gotten your mind, your head, your brain, and your heart aligned in a way that WOULD cause things to be different? I see this happening ALL the time. Heck, it's exactly how I used to feel each time I started out some new plan or method that (eventually) I just STOPPED talking about it or telling anyone altogether. And in this episode of Outweigh we are going to talk about why this REALLY happens, how to earn back your own trust, and how to never become the "Girl Who Cried Wolf" ever again. 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you ever ask yourself: “How can I serve today?” One of the simplest ways to get to your highest self (and out of ego) is to serve others. Leanne Ellington joins Amy for this chat and they each share how they have been selfish in the past (and sometimes still can be!) but they both now very much strive for and strongly align with this affirmation: “I am here to be truly helpful.” The desire to give (and not get) puts us in an awesome energetic state that leaves us feeling more full and in tune with who we truly are!  Amy shares 4 quotes about service that offer solid encouragement as you look for ways to serve others: - “I start every day by wanting more for others than I do for myself. I think that is how God works, and that is how I think we have to work.” - Wayne Dyer - “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” - Mahatma Gandhi - “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” - Muhammad Ali  - “Our prayers for others flow more easily than those for ourselves. This shows we are made to live by charity.” - C. S. Lewis Listen to Outweigh HERE! Leanne's Podcast: What's God Got To Do With It   HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellingtonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Bob Goff as awesome as he seems? What is Amy & Kat's favorite and least favorite part of their jobs? Can you have a successful marriage with a narcissist? How to make friends in a new city, and more!   Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the 8th season of "On The Job," host Avery Thompson shares stories of folks making pivots in their professional - and personal - lives. Whether it's a successful athlete transitioning into a new career off the field, a fly fishing tour guide trying to introduce a new segment of folks to the joys of the outdoors, or a stadium beer and hot dog hawker who doubles as the CEO of a red-hot start-up, we'll find out what drives them, how they've managed their pivots and what lies ahead. Strap in for eight more entertaining and heartfelt stories of people finding their life's work. "On The Job" is brought to you by Express Employment Professions. On today's episode, author Adam Markel has learned the transformational power of making a professional pivot firsthand, and he shares his tips and tricks with us. https://adammarkel.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Last week Stephanie shared her incredible transformation from crockpot enthusiast to slow living guru. She's back on Outweigh to share the secret sauce behind her success. She walks us through "The Success Formula"and shares invaluable insights on how this formula has been instrumental in her journey to success, offering actionable strategies for harnessing the power of mindset, taking decisive action, and maintaining unwavering consistency along the way. GUEST: Stephanie O'Dea Stephanie's Website: Stephanieodea.com Stephanie's Podcast: Slow Living with Stephanie O'Dea Link to preorder your copy of Stephanie's new book: Slow Living: Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven World HERE!   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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy's sister, Cristi, joins Amy & Adelyn (her co-host for the month of June!) to talk about the power of flowers, dating in your 40s vs dating in your 20s, Cristi's desire for Amy to find a guy that she lights up around, boudoir photos, dating coaches, and more! Adelyn also shares 4 things she has learned while interning for Amy this last month. Hope you enjoy episode 4 of 4 with Adelyn....Amy for sure wants to have her back...so she might be back on in July! HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUESTS: Adelyn Dozier // @adelynedozier Cristi Dozier // @cristidozierSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, actress and country musician MacKenzie Porter (Thinkin’ Bout You, Pickup) stops by with her 5-year-old Maltipoo Willa Bean. At the time of this interview, MacKenzie was days away from giving birth. Dr. Josie & MacKenzie discuss preparing your dog for a new baby in the household, Willa Bean’s near fatal gastrointestinal issues and a scary trip to the emergency vet during a Nashville ice storm. Dr. Josie also sits down with her co-host, Canadian radio personality Shannon Ella, to dive into the Case of the Week – a dog that came in sick and Dr. Josie couldn’t believe her eyes when its x-ray came back. Dr. Josie takes listener calls, gives advice on finding a solid pet-sitter, recounts her friend’s horror story with a not-so-great pet-sitter, and tells one caller what to do about her dog having accidents in its bed. Dr. Josie and Shannon wrap up the episode with PAW & ORDER. The segment where Dr. Josie gives a list of things she’d NEVER do with her pets. This week’s PAW & ORDER focuses on what Dr. Josie would keep out of her pets’ reach that they like to eat but shouldn’t. If you liked this episode, please leave a rating & subscribe! Follow Dr. Josie on IG @drjosievet Follow Shannon Ella @shannonella_ Follow MacKenzie Porter @mackenziepmusic Leave a question/voicemail for Dr. Josie: HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy & Kat talk about their life hardships that have now become jokes told around the dinner table…in a good way. Adelyn (Amy’s niece) also shares an embarrassing crisis of her own that she hid from her boyfriend, but she finally told him and now they laugh about it.  In health news, Amy’s worried about her kidney stone because she learned that hot summer weather is horrible for kidney stones. She goes over signs that your kidney stone is about to pass and how to make staying hydrated more fun this summer (which we can all benefit from, whether we have kidney stones or not!) QUOTE: "The crisis of today is the joke of tomorrow."—H.G. Wells   Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

iHeartMedia and The Nashville Podcast Network presents “In The Vet’s Office” with Dr. Josie Horchak. Each episode, veterinarian Dr. Josie Horchak, sits down to answer questions she’s constantly hearing at the office -- What should I feed my dog? How do I potty train my puppy? Do I really need to brush my pet’s teeth? Dr. Josie helps listeners navigate pet ownership through sharing cases she’s seen in her 18+ year career as a veterinarian, answering listener calls, and giving her weekly “Paw & Order” list of things she would never do with her own pets. Dr. Josie has treated pets from the high rises of downtown Chicago to the pets of country stars in Nashville. Her ability to relate with owners has made her one of the most sought after veterinarians in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the 8th season of "On The Job," host Avery Thompson shares stories of folks making pivots in their professional - and personal - lives. Whether it's a successful athlete transitioning into a new career off the field, a fly fishing tour guide trying to introduce a new segment of folks to the joys of the outdoors, or a stadium beer and hot dog hawker who doubles as the CEO of a red-hot start-up, we'll find out what drives them, how they've managed their pivots and what lies ahead. Strap in for eight more entertaining and heartfelt stories of people finding their life's work. "On The Job" is brought to you by Express Employment Professions. On today's episode, former offensive lineman Pete McMahon applies gridiron grit to his Ames, IA Express franchise. https://www.expresspros.com/amesia/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: In 2008 Stephanie O'Dea made a New Year’s Resolution to use her crockpot slow cooker every day for a year and write about it online. This simple idea started with absolutely no-money down, and by the end of the year she had a book deal with a New York publisher, multiple television appearances, and a brand new career she could do at home, in her fuzzy slippers, while caring for her three children.What began as a simple New Year's resolution to use her crockpot slow cooker every day for a year evolved into a transformative journey towards slow living and self-care. Stephanie shares her 5 steps to embracing a slower, more intentional lifestyle in a fast-paced world. Discover how you can prioritize self-care, cultivate mindfulness, and find joy in the present moment as we delve into the art of slowing down with Stephanie O'Dea.   GUEST: Stephanie O'Dea Stephanie's Website: Stephanieodea.com Stephanie's Podcast: Slow Living with Stephanie O'Dea Link to preorder your copy of Stephanie's new book: Slow Living: Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven World HERE!   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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Amy and her niece Adelyn (ep. 3 of 4) as they bust out their journals and read off goals that they wrote for the year such as making the bed every morning, being more spontaneous, traveling, having more faces around the house, being a good friend, and camping!  In an effort to reach some of their goals (being that we are halfway through the year) they share 4 practical steps we can all do to achieve our goals (per Harvard Business Review.)  Adelyn also talks about doing Mel Robbins’ “Make 2024 Your Best Year” workbook with her mom earlier in the year, and she shares some of the questions you can ask yourself to make it a good year! HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Adelyn Dozier // @adelynedozierSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy & Kat talk about everything from TikTok food trends (like cottage cheese flatbread & chickles) to life lessons vs. life sentences (i.e. how long do we hold ourselves captive to mistakes we’ve made?!)  Amy has a marriage tip for Kat that she just read about...apparently this one simple thing could lead to a happier relationship & Amy wishes she'd known about it sooner.  Adelyn (Amy’s niece) shares her feelings on the infamous ‘what does this make possible?’ question when it was said to her this week after something hard.   QUOTE:  “Next time someone tries to bring up your past, while you are trying to improve your future, remember that your past is a lesson and not a life sentence.” —Xander Scott (Fitness and self development advocate)    Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the 8th season of "On The Job," host Avery Thompson shares stories of folks making pivots in their professional - and personal - lives. Whether it's a successful athlete transitioning into a new career off the field, a fly fishing tour guide trying to introduce a new segment of folks to the joys of the outdoors, or a stadium beer and hot dog hawker who doubles as the CEO of a red-hot start-up, we'll find out what drives them, how they've managed their pivots and what lies ahead. Strap in for eight more entertaining and heartfelt stories of people finding their life's work. "On The Job" is brought to you by Express Employment Professions. On today's episode: For seasoned beer and hot-dog hawker Jonah Fialkow, perfecting his game-day salesmanship has helped pave the way to launching a rapidly growing reality TV-centric start-up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: So far, we've explored the incredible power of neuro-thoughts, neuro-feelings, and neuro-beliefs. But how do these translate into action?  In this final episode of "Conversations with a Brain Surgeon", Dr. Lee Warren guides us through the fascinating realm of neuro-habits. We'll discover how your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs shape your daily actions, behaviors, and ultimately, your habits.  Join us as we uncover the neural mechanisms behind habit formation and explore strategies for rewiring our brain to cultivate healthier, more empowering behaviors.   GUEST: @drleewarren Dr. Warren's Podcast: https://wleewarrenmd.com/podcast/ Dr. Warren's Latest Book: https://wleewarrenmd.com/books/hope-is-the-first-dose/   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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy’s niece, Adelyn, joins again (ep. 2 of 4) and this time they’re talking about the bittersweet parts of life + living without regret + chasing your dreams + PIMPINJOY (spreading joy to others!) This chat is 2 of 4 that will happen this month and we love having Adelyn’s perspective on life.  Adelyn shares her experience of feeling both the bitterness of her losing her grandma (AKA: Marmie / Amy’s mom) to cancer and the sweetness of the impact and legacy that lives on through PIMPINJOY! Marmie also inspired a research paper Adelyn did this last semester on living without regret because something Marmie realized as she was dying, sadly, was that she didn’t chase her dreams….she didn’t even really let herself dream.  Patriotic PIMPINJOY line launches today! Check it out HERE…everything turned out so cute!!! The Bobby Bones Show partners with Building Homes for Heroes every year to help build a veteran a home. ALL proceeds are donated. Shout out Bobby’s wife, Caitlin, for this year’s designs & The Shop Forward for helping make it all possible. It's all perfect for the 4th of July!   The book that has the quiz Adelyn shares is called Bittersweet: How sorrow and longing make us whole by Susan Cain.    HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Adelyn DozierSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy & Kat go over signs of open-minded people vs. close-minded people and that leads to an unexpected chat about cults. It all stemmed from the quote for this episode: "The trouble with having an open mind is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it." — Terry Pratchett Dancing for the Devil: 7M TikTok Cult (doc on Netflix both Amy & Kat have watched)  Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism (book Kat recommends)    Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the 8th season of "On The Job," host Avery Thompson shares stories of folks making pivots in their professional - and personal - lives. Whether it's a successful athlete transitioning into a new career off the field, a fly fishing tour guide trying to introduce a new segment of folks to the joys of the outdoors, or a stadium beer and hot dog hawker who doubles as the CEO of a red-hot start-up, we'll find out what drives them, how they've managed their pivots and what lies ahead. Strap in for eight more entertaining and heartfelt stories of people finding their life's work. "On The Job" is brought to you by Express Employment Professions. On today's episode, Navy vet John Bethell starts over in a small town, yet finds himself in a familiar, and gratifying, role. https://piedmontprintandframe.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: We are back with Dr. Lee Warren to explore the two-way-street between thoughts and beliefs. In Part 1 we explored the power of neuro-thoughts, and part 2 revealed how they influence your neuro-feelings. Now, we get to the core: your beliefs! Dr. Warren delves into the fascinating world of neuro-beliefs, explaining the intricate dance between your thoughts and your core convictions. You'll learn how thoughts shape beliefs, and beliefs reinforce specific patterns of thinking and feeling. Prepare to unlock the secrets of your belief system, understand how it impacts your reality, and discover strategies to cultivate beliefs that actually empower you.   GUEST: @drleewarren Dr. Warren's Podcast: https://wleewarrenmd.com/podcast/ Dr. Warren's Latest Book: https://wleewarrenmd.com/books/hope-is-the-first-dose/   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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy has a goal of creating a home that is full of people & connection...where kids & friends always feel welcome. Her niece, Adelyn, joins her for this chat...sharing her experience growing up in a home that was the 'hangout house' and how her parents are very intentional about cultivating a home that is inviting...where people/teens/friends/family feel welcome even when things aren't perfect!    Key Takeaways: - Listen to Crowded Table by The Highwomen. - Don't overthink it. - Relax about stuff that doesn't matter in the big picture. - Always have a few extra stools to add to the table. - Be involved, curious, ask questions. - Serving both sides of the counter! - Root For Each Other (shout out Root House!) - No matter what, be welcoming.  - Offer rides. - Let them make the dang 'smash cake.'  - Have food on hand and a place where people feel like they can hang out....and it doesn't have to be fancy...HELLO CHEESE TOAST!  - Think: sausage on the grill, queso in a crock pot & pre-made cookie dough in the oven with a game of corn-hole and everyone around the fire pit. Keep it simple. - 4 Things Gratitude.   Adelyn is staying with Amy over the summer to complete an internship for her business degree at CU Boulder, so she'll actually be doing 4 episodes with Amy over the month of June talking about various topics! This is episode 1 of 4. Hope you enjoy it!! Adelyn is trying to get Amy to talk about dating for next week's episode! TBD.    HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Adelyn DozierSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"When you're meeting someone for the first time, you're not meeting them, you're meeting their representative." - Chris Rock Bonus Quote! “To succeed in life, you need three Things: A Wishbone. A Back Bone, and a Funny Bone" - Reba McEntire   Amy & Kat chat about: A listener email talking about last weeks episode with Steven from Home Street Home (Linked Blow!) The Four Gut Instincts You Should Not Ignore! Amy's thinking about trying a new form of therapy A listener email asking about what Cozy Earth Sheet's that Amy and Kat like most (Spoiler Alert: They're both amazing!)   Episodes that have come out recently that Amy talked about at the end: Episode #563: Steven Young from Home Street Home Episode #561: Walker Hayes Episode #559: Nada Taha   Other episodes with Steven Young are #96 and #256! Visit Blake's Instagram (Super_blake) for the bracelets that Amy talked about!   Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the 8th season of "On The Job," host Avery Thompson shares stories of folks making pivots in their professional - and personal - lives. Whether it's a successful athlete transitioning into a new career off the field, a fly fishing tour guide trying to introduce a new segment of folks to the joys of the outdoors, or a stadium beer and hot dog hawker who doubles as the CEO of a red-hot start-up, we'll find out what drives them, how they've managed their pivots and what lies ahead. Strap in for eight more entertaining and heartfelt stories of people finding their life's work. "On The Job" is brought to you by Express Employment Professions. On today's episode, fly-fishing guide Erica Nelson is welcoming a whole new segment of folks into her outdoorsy paradise. https://www.awkwardangler.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: In Part 2 of our series, "Conversations with A Brain Surgeon," we explore the profound connection between our thoughts and our feelings. Building upon the insights from Part 1, we delve into how our neuro-thoughts shape our emotional landscape, affecting our emotional regulation and overall well-being. Join us as we uncover the intricate interplay between our thoughts and feelings, and discover practical strategies to cultivate emotional resilience and balance. GUEST: @drleewarren Dr. Warren's Podcast: https://wleewarrenmd.com/podcast/ Dr. Warren's Latest Book: https://wleewarrenmd.com/books/hope-is-the-first-dose/   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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week we had Walker Hayes on for the 3rd time and this week we have Steven Young back for a 3rd time. Steven is the Founder of 'Home Street Home' and he has a very bittersweet story of redemption (he was homeless for 5 years and then 10 years ago made a change and started a ministry serving the homeless!) You'll hear some of Steven's story weaved into today's episode, but if you want more of his fascinating life story in full....listen to his 2 previous chats with Amy: ep. 96 (from Dec 2019) and ep. 256 (from June 2021) The theme of today's episode was a surprise to Steven and it's truly special hearing him share in this way (through 4 different poems/stories....a gift of his that Amy wanted to highlight) and the discussions of hope + healing that follow each one. The 4 poems/stories are linked below if you want to reference later or share with others: 1- May 1st, What Was Almost the Beginning of the End 2- 68 Years of Yesterdays 3- When the Petals Die... 4- That Still Small VoiceAmy & Steven also talk about ways you can support our homeless friends during the summer months or any time of year for that matter. One of the ways won't cost you a penny. :) Learn more about Steven & Home Street Home Ministries: Online: homestreethometn.org  IG: @homestreethome_tn Steven's Book: From Chains to Change: One Man's Journey from God-Hater to God-Follower   HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The truth is, sometimes you need to get where no one can stop you before you even tell people where you are going. It’s a lot like chess. You build your strategy in silence, move your pieces in silence and the only time you talk is when you say ‘check mate.’”—Vivian Tu (@your.richbff) Amy & Kat chat about:- today’s quote (above) - business ideas & 401k's- top dating red flags- love bombing- where are Amy’s ex-boyfriends now?? - first kisses - first dates (notably how Big P didn’t pay when he took Kat out for the first time)- Hinge’s new ghosting policy- more 4 Things LIVE podcasts in the fall- social media breaks- Stachira going to camp & Stevenson wanting to create/edit videos for Youtube    Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the 8th season of "On The Job," host Avery Thompson shares stories of folks making pivots in their professional - and personal - lives. Whether it's a successful athlete transitioning into a new career off the field, a fly fishing tour guide trying to introduce a new segment of folks to the joys of the outdoors, or a stadium beer and hot dog hawker who doubles as the CEO of a red-hot start-up, we'll find out what drives them, how they've managed their pivots and what lies ahead. Strap in for eight more entertaining and heartfelt stories of people finding their life's work. "On The Job" is brought to you by Express Employment Professions. On today's episode, Brian Murphy Is a fifth generation funeral director. Will there be a sixth? https://www.williammurphyfuneralhomeinc.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Ever wonder if your thoughts can literally change your brain? Welcome to the first episode of our Neuro-series where we are joined by Dr. Lee Warren, a neurosurgeon, author, and fellow podcaster, as we dive into the fascinating world of neuro-thoughts. Discover the power of neuroplasticity and neurobiology, and how there's an entire science behind how your thoughts can become your reality.We'll unpack the incredible power of your thoughts and how they can literally shape your reality, impacting your emotions, behavior, and even your physical health. Discover how to take back power from your mind for lasting change and a more fulfilling life.   GUEST: @drleewarren Dr. Warren's Podcast: https://wleewarrenmd.com/podcast/ Dr. Warren's Latest Book: https://wleewarrenmd.com/books/hope-is-the-first-dose/   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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer, song-writer, philanthropist, husband & dad, Walker Hayes, is Amy’s guest this week. This is Walker’s third time on the podcast and this time, Amy & Walker are talking about addiction, sobriety, transfer addiction, parenting, gratitude, & more (like what 3 words Walker would tell his 18-year-old self…this is such a fun question to ask yourself and others too!)    Walker’s JCP Collection  Walker’s Non-Alcoholic ‘Fancy Like’ Beer  Walker’s SAME DRUNK TOUR   HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Walker Hayes // walkerhayes.com // @WalkerHayesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy & Kat share some habits/activities that we often think are relaxing, but they actually can have the opposite effect. Also, did you know complaining to your friends can actually make you happier? Yep. Amy talks about a study from Southwest University that looked into the effects of co-rumination. Kat opens up about some of her recent obsessions: Cozy Earth, laminating things, puzzles and more! QUOTE: “Remember if you’re not speaking it, you’re storing it, and that gets heavy.” -  Christina Isabel   Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the 8th season of "On The Job," host Avery Thompson shares stories of folks making pivots in their professional - and personal - lives. Whether it's a successful athlete transitioning into a new career off the field, a fly fishing tour guide trying to introduce a new segment of folks to the joys of the outdoors, or a stadium beer and hot dog hawker who doubles as the CEO of a red-hot start-up, we'll find out what drives them, how they've managed their pivots and what lies ahead. Strap in for eight more entertaining and heartfelt stories of people finding their life's work. "On The Job" is brought to you by Express Employment Professions. On today's episode, Vanessa Vaught finds serenity, and a brand new livelihood, on a Texas dance floor. https://www.doubleornothingtwostep.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Amy and Leanne are back for our final episode of this series where they dive deep into the science of (what feels like) food 'addiction' within your own brain. They'll explore the role of the ACC, your "social brain," and its powerful need for oxytocin, the love and connection hormone. Learn why your brain might crave sugar, Netflix, or other "drugs" when it's really seeking deeper connection. This episode dismantles the myth of willpower and exposes the emotional root of your struggles. Discover how to replace the "fake connection" with genuine connection and emotional support, leading you towards lasting change and true nourishment for your soul. HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy first met Nada Taha 11 years ago during Nada's time on The Bobby Bones Show...so it's fun to catch up with someone that longtime listeners will know! Nada is a fellow cat lady that is outspoken about everything — marriage and divorce, being a female entrepreneur, mental health, and more! Amy & Nada chat about: Nada's TEDx Talk: Why "What do you do?" is the wrong question Marrying young (Nada got married at 18) and divorce  Will either of them ever get married again? Nada's trip to Egypt to better understand her roots The work Nada has done to be vulnerable, real, authentic Crying is good (Nada's infamous airport bathroom breakdown) Evolving, energy & manifesting You don't have to pick a lane (pursue all your passions, at once, despite societal norms) Using anger and strength to build your story Working through the past to strive in the now Still figuring it out (it = this whole “life” thing) 4 Things Gratitude Since Nada's time on the BBS, she's started two creative services agencies, hosted Soundcheck Radio and The Country Chart Show for Apple. Keep up with her on IG: @NadaMeansNothin.  HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A listener named Val sent us a great email full of amazing quotes that guided Amy's chat with Kat for this episode. Val divided them into 2 categories: serious & funny...we appreciate both (they're all listed below) and in addition to the quotes Kat played a round of "Make It Or Break It" with Amy (to see what she's down with when it comes to dating!) SERIOUS: - The tighter we cling to an identity, the harder it becomes to grow beyond it. - I have already lost touch with a couple of people I used to be - You will find that it is necessary to let things go; simply for the reason that they are heavy. - Buy less, choose well. - We all eat lies when our hearts are hungry - Just because you don't look like somebody who you think is attractive doesn't mean you aren't attractive. Flowers are pretty, but so are Christmas lights and they look nothing alike. - Everyone you meet always asks if you have a career, are married or own a house as if life was some kind of grocery list. But no one ever asks if you are happy. FUNNY: - I've moved past having a depressive episode. I am actually having a depressive series. Season 8 available now. - I'm not a licensed interior designer but I just figured out you can make a room look 30% bigger if you put away the 14 loads of laundry on the floor. - Neighbor said hi again...I'm just gonna move. - Lucky for me, I don't have enough friends for an intervention - I don't understand your specific kind of crazy, but I do admire your total commitment to it. - My room is not dirty. I just have everything on display...like a museum. - Some of you youths are going to be really disappointed when you discover that turning - 30 just means that you still have all the same weird interests but you can't turn your head all the way to the left anymore. - Hey, sorry for being so anxious earlier, I had no idea that everything would be fine. - I keep telling people that a vanilla soy latte is technically a three bean soup, but nobody understands. They just nod and smile like I'M the crazy one. - I found out why I'm still single. Apparently, you have to go outside and let people see you.   Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the 8th season of "On The Job," host Avery Thompson shares stories of folks making pivots in their professional - and personal - lives. Whether it's a successful athlete transitioning into a new career off the field, a fly fishing tour guide trying to introduce a new segment of folks to the joys of the outdoors, or a stadium beer and hot dog hawker who doubles as the CEO of a red-hot start-up, we'll find out what drives them, how they've managed their pivots and what lies ahead. Strap in for eight more entertaining and heartfelt stories of people finding their life's work. "On The Job" is brought to you by Express Employment Professions. On today's episode, Mark Erlich, a former carpenter who is now a Fellow at Harvard, gives us a look at the jobs market, and the ascendance of the “toolbelt generation.” https://clje.law.harvard.edu/team/mark-erlich/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Amy and Leanne are back for Part 4 of Binge-Free Brain where they explore the mind-blowing connection between emotional and physical pain. Did you know a key area of your brain, the ACC, houses a large number of receptors for both? This means emotional hurt can literally feel like physical pain, which can trigger us to seek comfort in food. We'll delve deeper into the concept of "sensory mismatch" and how it relates to fibromyalgia and other conditions. This episode will unveil the surprising reasons why emotional distress might manifest as cravings, helping you develop more effective coping mechanisms for lasting change.   HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy starts off with '4 Things Gratitude' sharing with you 4 things she's currently thankful for & hopefully through her gratitude you'll learn about some things to check out & then she shares some words of wisdom from Ally Fallon that will lead living life with more purpose & confidence.    FIRST THING: She's selling her house & here's the YouTube video she references "Declutter Your Home: The Ultimate Guide to Selling Fast | How to Get Rid of Your Stuff." (this is helpful for anyone...not just if you're selling your home!)    SECOND THING: Amy changed the energy of her home to an 8. What does that mean?? Well, read this Address Numerology blog that Amanda wrote and listen to this episode where Amanda told Amy about why she needs to change her home from a 2 to an 8 and it will all make more sense!    THIRD THING: Amy has felt so pulled together lately thanks to her new Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott jewelry. All of the pieces are so cute, cowgirl vibes & ranch inspired because 'country is cool again!' Girls trip to Austin anytime soon? Go by the Yellow Rose store hat bar and get custom hats to always remember the trip....so fun!    FOURTH THING: Ally Fallon's book launch party was on Tuesday night, so Write Your Story: A Simple Framework to Understand Yourself, Your Story, and Your Purpose in the World is officially out in the world and ready for people to read. Donald Miller read his forward for the book at the party and I loved his opening lines: "Years ago, I met a psychologist who gave me some advice about choosing friends. She said this: 'choose people who have a story to tell, rather than those who tell stories.'" Such a good quote. Ally feels strongly that writing our stories helps us understand ourselves so we can live with more purpose and confidence.    FUN FACT: Ally's Write Your Story Podcast is on Amy's network, so she's highlighting an episode that Ally put up last month that further dives into why writing our stories is so helpful....even if we never plan on anyone else reading it. This is such a good listen If you feel like you’re telling the same story over and over again....like the details may change (new boss, new partner, new hometown) but the cycle of the story keepings repeating itself.    HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy & Kat both share quotes in today's episode...one about living & another about the opposite (but that quote may spark an idea of what you want to happen to you once you die!)  Other Things Discussed: Sneaky Weights Keith Urban's Love Language Judah & the Lion's new album + the 5 stages of grief Body Keeps the Score Poetry for Neanderthals Email from a listener named Carol in Florida!  Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Ready to understand Binge Eating from the perspective of the female brain specifically? Part 3 of Binge-Free Brain dives into the fascinating science of the female brain. Did you know the Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC) plays a crucial role in our desire for connection, and when that need isn't met, it can lead to bingeing? We'll explore the key brain regions that differ between men and women, explaining why women are actually MORE susceptible to emotional eating. This episode will empower you to see binge eating as a response to unmet needs -- NOT a personal failing -- paving the way for a more compassionate and effective approach to healing. HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s no such thing as having it all. Every success takes sacrifice. Amy’s guest today is actress, singer, song-writer, wife & brand new mom, Mackenzie Porter! With her packed career and being in entertainment, Mackenzie definitely asked herself: “Can I have a baby and continue my work?” (a thought none of us should have, but we most certainly do!) This leads to a quote from Shonda Rhimes that we love:  “Whenever you see me somewhere succeeding in one area of my life, that almost certainly means I am failing in another area of my life.”  Her point being there’s no balance or “having it all” because perfection is impossible and we need not have those standards or be expected to do it all…just work hard and do our best where we are in each moment.    Mackenzie grew up on a bison and cattle ranch in Canada….so obviously Amy asks her if she knows the Bison Storm Analogy! They also talk about how Mackenzie started taking piano, violin and singing lessons at just 4-years-old, her acting career (Amy loved the show Travelers she was in on Netflix a while back), what it’s like to work with actors and other singers, shooting her shot with Walker Hayes, her new album ‘Nobody’s Born With a Broken Heart’ + songs on it, how writing is therapeutic, not comparing ourselves to others on social media & 4 Things Gratitude: Mackenzie shared 1) what she’s thankful for today, a show she’s obsessed with, a song she loves and a drink that’s been bringing her joy during this season of life!  HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy  GUEST: Mackenzie Porter // @mackenziepmusic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy & Kat share recent highs & lows from their lives...this leads to convos about grace, humanity (the light & dark side of it), cookies, 'The Gayle Tuck', how Amy's daughter wants a flip phone (so Gen Z of her) and more!! Amy shares 2 quotes in this episode: 1. “Twenty years from now, the only people who'll remember if you worked late are your kids.” ―Unknown 2. “Even if you’re on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there.”  —Will Rogers  HERE is the Aritzia satin blouse Amy talks about!  Producer Houston's fave cookie recipe (sans the nuts and oats if you want) can be found HERE (sharing this in the show notes because after he heard Amy & Kat talking cookies he thought we should know about this recipe!) Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Feel like your mind and your thoughts are holding you hostage when it comes to eating when you're not even hungry? Part 2 of our Binge-Free Brain series tackles the surprising truth: your beliefs about food are shaping your habits, not the other way around. We'll explore 3 common beliefs that can fuel binge eating, like "food makes me feel better" or "I'm powerless against cravings." Discover how to challenge these limiting beliefs and rewrite your food story for lasting change. HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Changing up small habits in your day can create big changes in your life (this is the power of conscious neuroplasticity) & that's the first thing that Amy gets into with her guest (who is also her cousin) Amanda Reiger Green. Then the second thing they get into is wild...Amanda explains 'Address Numerology' (a way to change the energy of your home through numbers. i.e. Amanda tells Amy what number to use to sell her house since she's about to put it on the market, and then what number to use to make her new house feel more organized!) Speaking of organization...the third thing is about cleaning out closets (and making space in your mind) because Amanda was finally able to go through her mom's clothes (she passed away over a year ago) and donate them to the right person. Fourth thing is CONNECTION (and the importance of it) so if you're in Austin...check out Amanda's Live 'Soul Sessions' Podcast Event (May 7th) for an evening of empowerment, connection, inspiration, and healing! Amanda will be doing live psychic readings, answering Q&A, and helping people gain clarity on their purpose and meaning.    The Jim Kwik Brain Gym Video Amy Has Been Doing    Amanda's Blog on Address Numerology    HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Amanda Reiger Green // SoulPathology.com // @SoulPathology   Amanda  is a world-renowned psychic medium, spiritual intuitive and wellness leader. Over the past decade, she has consulted for thousands of clients including Fortune 500 companies, CEOs, world leaders, government officials, communities, institutions, and seekers from all walks of life looking for spiritual connection and a path forward in their personal evolution. Amanda empowers her clients, engaging their innate abilities to create tangible, meaningful results in their daily lives. Amanda holds a B.A. in Religion from Sewanee, The University of the South and a Master’s Degree from Boston University in Public Health, with dual concentrations in Health Law, Bioethics, Human Rights and Health Services.  She’s also a certified yoga instructor (200 Hour RYT) and Reconnective Healing practitioner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy & Kat talk about everything from Amy's new co-parenting dynamic (dating) to 'rest corners' to Taylor's new album to podcast tour to a very cool listener email (from Sandy) about 'signs from the other side' to today's quote: "We don’t stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing.” which then led to Amy sharing that she channeled her younger self this past weekend....driving around with the windows down blasting music (Shaboozey to be specific!) & they chat about so much more....hope you enjoy it like it's you and your girlfriends hanging out! Have the day you need to have!  PRE-ORDER Ally Fallon's Book 'Write Your Story' HERE Watch Shaboozey's music video for 'A Bar Song' HERE & you'll for sure get addicted to this song like Amy! Check out Leigh Hetherington Music HERE (the woman that came up to Amy while eating lunch)  Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Feeling like willpower just isn't enough to conquer your binge eating? You're not alone! Amy and Leanne are here for the first episode of the Binge-Free Brain series, and the first episode dives deep into the 3 biggest mistakes women make when trying to "out-discipline" or outsmart their eating habits. Discover why restriction and white-knuckling it can actually backfire, and learn how to approach food freedom from a different, more empowering perspective. This is the first step to breaking free from the binge-eating cycle and re-wiring your brain to build a healthy relationship with food. HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you believe in signs from the other side? Amy does & her guest, Gracie Moakler, has a powerful story about a message she recently received from the other side. It's so clear that God was using this sign (from Gracie's sister) as a way to bring comfort and peace when it was very much needed. Amy also shares a message she got from her mom a few days ago (via a cardinal) that was very comforting as well. Side note: Go listen to Kacey Musgraves' song Cardinal ASAP if you haven't listened to it yet...it's so good!! If you don't believe in signs...well don't worry...they chat about other things too! Gracie is the founder of Emergency Confetti, a mom of 2, and wife to her sweet husband Steve...she wears a lot of hats and at times she wonders what she's gotten herself into. Being a small business owner comes with challenges...but if you want the garden...you've got to pull the weeds (fave quote from the episode!) Gracie has had to learn to expand + to not make her business her identity (i.e. separating herself from hard situations like taking out a big loan to make aforementioned expansion possible) + to not compare herself to other moms/business owners on social media. Gracie & Amy also talk about they're attempt at little to no clothes shopping this year + joy vs. happiness + 4 things gratitude (Gracie shares a book, a show, a drink and an IG follow that she's thankful for...so maybe there's a 'recommendation' in her gratitude that you'd enjoy!) HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Gracie Moakler // @GracieMoakler // @emergencyconfettiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking about your feelings is important, but there’s an anger management hack you need to try because new research shows that it can help alleviate feelings of anger and hostility. Amy & Kat share this hack + the most common friendship icks + documentaries they recently watched (Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV & Blackfish) + how to make texts unread! Today's quote: “Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.”  — Scott Adams   Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Leanne is back to continue the conversation from last week and dives deeper into the question of "Does it ever get easier?".  She argues that restrictive diets and intense exercise plans create a cycle of difficulty and ultimately fail because they train your brain for "hard work" instead of  training it for"ease."  This week Leanne literally shares a step-by-step checklist for how you can make sure your brain is focusing on creating "ease" by practicing behaviors that are enjoyable, sustainable, and create a sense of freedom.  You can take this "checklist" of practices that cultivate ease (flexibility, consistency, happiness)  contrasted with practices that reinforce difficulty (control, pain, guilt) to make sure that YOUR brain is set up for success.  By understanding these two categories (when your brain is practicing EASE vs. when your brain is practicing HARD), you can choose the path of least resistance which leads to lasting change and a more peaceful relationship with food and your body. HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington To learn more about how to turn off the part of your brain that’s obsessed with food or obsessed with your weight and rewire your own brain for peace and freedom,....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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy's guest, George Kamel, went from broke to millionaire in under 10 years! George is a personal finance expert, co-host of Smart Money Happy Hour + The Ramsey Show, and author of the bestselling book Breaking Free From Broke. His mission is to "help people spend less, save more, and avoid money traps so they can live a life with more margin, options and freedom."   Main '4 Things' Amy & George chat about: 1) Boosting Your Financial IQ 2) The #1 Wealth Killer 3) Teaching Teens About Money (adults can learn from this too)  4) Gratitude    Questions answered: - Is 'Rent the Runway' a good way to "shop"? - What is the worst financial crime Amy ever committed? - Should we invest in gold bars from Costco? (speaking of Costco, George shares the best frozen pizza to get)  - Are designer purses a good investment? - Should Amy have gotten a HELOC loan? - Should we have credit cards? - What are George's thoughts on rewards from credit cards? - Is Amazon killing our bank account? - Should we ever lease a car? - What's the craziest call George has gotten on The Ramsey Show? - How do we best talk to our kids about money?  - What is something George refuses to spend money on? - What are 4 things George is grateful for? - & More!   Visit the Foundations in Personal Finance for High School Students website for even more info!   HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: George Kamel // georgekamel.com // @GeorgeKamel   Voicemail Line: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy & Kat talk: Divorce Rings (Amy's trying to decide what to do with her wedding ring) + a New Nightly Ritual that will calm your worries (and it's good for your kids too) + hormones + Testosterone Cream Update + disordered eating + Dyslexia + Sometimes the thing that’s “wrong” with you is totally normal + Snail Serum (yes, Amy still uses it...there's a discount code below!) + Happy Couples Post Less on Social Media + listener emails (from Cynthia & Michelle) + a voicemail from Johnny Lasagna!    Today's quote: “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing—that’s why we recommend it daily.”  —Zig Ziglar (American author & motivational speaker)   CLICK HERE FOR AMY'S SNAIL SERUM (and don't forget to use the code 'HAPPY' for a discount!)  Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: On this week's episode of Outweigh, Leanne tackles a question on every woman's mind stuck in the diet-and-weight-loss cycle: "Does it ever get easier?"  Leanne challenges the idea of quick-fix diets and restrictive plans, arguing that they simply create more of the yo-yo effect that you're desperate to break free from AND leave you feeling like a prisoner in your own body. Instead, she proposes a different approach:  focusing on the "why" behind your struggles with food and body image. By becoming a master of your thoughts and habits,  you can break free from the "diet mentality" and start creating sustainable change.  The episode offers a seed of hope, suggesting that true ease comes from changing your thinking, not through sheer willpower and deprivation.HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington To learn more about how to turn off the part of your brain that’s obsessed with food or obsessed with your weight and rewire your own brain for peace and freedom,....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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As humans, experiencing challenges is part of life and facing those challenges head on is evidence of resilience. Camille Alston is back on as Amy’s guest, as she’s someone who has persevered through life experiences to get to where she is today. Most recently, a tornado touched down, changing her business as she knew it. This happened right after she came on the podcast last year, so she’s back on with a fresh take on resilience + hope (but don’t call it a comeback - she’s been here for years - shout out LL Cool J) and after listening you’ll see that Camille is for sure a buffalo, not a cow. Which one are you?   For the crew socks Amy & Camille love from N.B. Goods click HERE. They're so cute!    HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Camille Alson // https://shopnbgoods.com // @shopnbgoods   Voicemail Line: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's quote:  “When you are not used to being confident, confidence will feel like arrogance. When you are used to being passive, assertiveness will feel like aggression. When you are not used to getting your needs met, prioritizing yourself will feel selfish. With that being said, your comfort zone is not always a good benchmark.” — Words from a psychotherapist (Shared on IG By: Mariana Self Love Coach)   Amy shares an email from Martha asking about the hair mask Ashley Wahler recommended when she was on the podcast: "I was driving during this episode and couldn’t take notes! What was the hair oil and hair mask she mentioned? Thank you!"   Here you go Martha: Ashley recommended the Kerastase Elixir Hair Oil and you can find it HERE. Amy also shares with Kat why Ashley is not a fan of dry shampoo. If you missed the episode with Ashely it's definitely worth listening to. Click HERE to listen!   Kat talks about practicing patience with her Anthropologie orders (she's obsessed with that store) and how she's able to save so much money with her "method" + her clothing subscription...which leads to Amy talk about updating her closet to her 'summer colors' and the patience required for that (the 'summer colors' is from another episode worth listening to  about a color analysis Amy had done of her underlying skin tone. Click HERE to listen! Speaking of podcasts to listen to...Amy's been obsessed with the 'Something Was Wrong' podcast - she's already listened to 3 seasons and this lines up with an email we got from Tammy: "Amy, I was with someone who lied to me for 12 years. After he passed away I found terrible videos of his betrayal." Ugh, that's terrible. We feel for Tammy on this one.    Other things discussed: - Parachute (a movie that's coming out this weekend about eating disorders) - A Good Year (movie from 2006 starring Russell Crow that Amy just watched and loved)  - One Day (a show on Netflix...warning: you will cry!) - Voicemail from Heather recommending we look into playing padel (apparently, it's the fastest growing sport in the world!)   HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.com Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Ever find yourself stuck in a cycle of waiting for the other shoe to drop, even when you're doing everything "right"?  Join us for the fifth and final episode of our series 5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food, where we confront the pervasive fear of failure that lurks beneath the surface of your achievements.  We'll delve into the mindset of assuming failure from the get-go, and how it undermines your confidence and enjoyment of the present moment. Tune in as we unravel the root of this fear and provide practical tools to break free from its grip, allowing you to embrace success with open arms and a fearless spirit. HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dyslexia is not a sign of low intelligence & Dr. Kelli Cole wants Amy (and everyone else listening) to know that. With Amy's recent diagnosis, Dr. Kelli also wants to encourage any dyslexic adults to know that it’s never too late to get help/intervention.    Amy & Dr. Kelli cover: - Dyslexia, dysgraphia & dyscalculia  - Myths of dyslexia  - Adult dyslexia, and what signs to look out for - Where to get tested, and how to find resources - Brain exercises (Brain Gym)  - Brain foods  - 4 Things Gratitude...Dyslexia Edition (Dr. Kelli shares 4 things she's thankful for and her gratitude is beneficial to you, because they're resources you can check out for more information. She shares a show, a book, a food and an instagram follow (all related to dyslexia!)   About Dr. Kelli Cole: Bachelor's Degree - Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX Doctorate of Education - Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX CERI - International Dyslexia Association Knowledge Charged - Her business in Fort Smith, AR that she began 7 years ago. Website: www.knowledgecharged.com Instagram: @knowledgecharged    Resources: Online dyslexia program called Dyslexia Gold Movie: Embracing Dyslexia Books for kids with dyslexia and siblings of those that have dyslexia: Fish In A Tree Here's Hank Dyslexia Workbook for Adults   HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy   Voicemail Line: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“What you don't know can be your greatest asset if you let it. If you are thinking, I have an idea, and I want to start, but I don't know how it's supposed to be done, that’s your gift. If you don’t know how it’s supposed to be done, that will ensure that you will do it differently. Real innovation only happens when you do it differently than everyone else has been doing it. Don't let it intimidate you because it’s really your greatest gift.” That is today’s quote from Sara Blakely (founder of Spanx) and Kat shares how ignorance has been great for her career path as well.    Amy & Kat also go over the “Worst Self-Help Advice You Can Receive” and share little thoughts after each thing on the list:   - Never give up - If you want it done right, do it yourself  - Find your purpose  - No pain, no gain  - Good things come to those who wait  - Time heals all wounds    Side note: Amy has a weird rash on her chest…and she doesn’t know what is causing it. Anyone else have something just pop up on their chest randomly throughout the day? Like it’s there and then it’s gone and then it’s back again??   HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.com Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Do you find yourself trapped in a cycle of labeling everything as "good" or "bad," "right" or "wrong," especially when it comes to food and your body?  Join us for the fourth episode of our series 5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food, where we tackle the pervasive mindset of black-and-white thinking.  We'll explore how this rigid mentality permeates every aspect of your life, fostering feelings of guilt, shame, and restriction. Tune in as we uncover the detrimental effects of this binary, all-or-nothing approach and provide strategies to embrace a more nuanced and balanced perspective. HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Sports Broadcaster, Inspirational Speaker, and Author of “Relentless Joy”, Rachel Baribeau, joins Amy on today’s episode to talk cultivating joy, seeing pain as a gift, the act of truly listening, cherishing the moment, and so much more. Amy & Rachel discuss losing their parents, the difficult periods they’ve been through, and how they got through it. They talk:   Learning to heal and grow from painful experiences The ability to choose to stay bitter or decide to get better and move forward The importance of releasing emotions stored in your body Remembering that you are not a burden and connecting with friends during the tough times Changing the narrative of how you see yourself and what you are capable of Advice for parents about how to make kids know their worth (hint: use compliments like "I’m proud of your pretty soul”) Choosing to spread joy in the world   HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Rachel Joy Baribeau // RachelBaribeau.com // @RachelBaribeau For more from Rachel check out JoyStartersClub.com and MentalHealthBattlePlan.com   Voicemail Line: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kat asks Amy what she learned this last year of her life since she's now 43 years old (as of this week) and she also asks about a fun memory from the year (since it was a rough year around the sun with the divorce and all!) Have you ever rubbed your eyelids?? Because that's a thing you'll learn about in this episode...and it's something Amy enjoys very much!    Quote:  “Some people talk to you in ‘their free time’... and some people ‘free their time’ to talk to you. Make sure you know the difference.” -Someone’s Grandpa   They also talk about 4 gut instincts we should not ignore:   1) A Sense That You Are Not Well: For example, Amy felt "off" so she got blood work and turns out she has very low testosterone (like very, very low!!) and that is causing her to feel very spacey. She's getting some cream to run on the back of her leg, so we shall see if that helps.    2) Excitement About An Opportunity: Excitement is your intuition’s way of saying that something about that opportunity is resonating with your soul (so don't let your logical mind talk you out of something you feel is aligned for you!!)    3) A Feeling Of Danger: When you feel an immense sense of nervousness, take it seriously (better to be safe than sorry!)    4) Being Drawn To Someone: People are in our life for a reason, a season or a lifetime! (IYKYK: Amy is going to frame this for Kat's office because Kat doesn't think it's that deep, but Amy does haha)    HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.com Call us: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Ever find yourself dreading the thought of starting something new, already envisioning the uphill battle ahead?  Join us for the third episode of our series 5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food, where we shine a light on the frustration of grappling with tasks that feel overwhelmingly difficult or draining.  We'll explore why certain approaches leave you feeling depleted and disheartened, and how this impacts your overall mood and motivation. Tune in as we dissect the root of the struggle and uncover strategies to shift your mindset and approach towards a more sustainable and fulfilling path. HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley Wahler, celebrity hair stylist and TV personality, and wife to Jason Wahler (known for his appearances on Laguna Beach and The Hills) joins Amy on today’s episode. Ashley talks reality TV, her husband’s experiences with addiction, and learning how to be a partner to someone in recovery – including facing her own codependency issues and educating herself on alcoholism as a disease. When you are in the depths of dealing with someone with addiction, it is a lonely place to be. Jason’s addictions led to them losing everything, and led Ashley to lose who she was – feeling depressed and soulless, and living with someone in the depths of their disease with no tools to fix it. Ashley learned that struggling alone is not an option and that recovery is a disease that touches the whole family. She is now helping and supporting others with the Family Recovery Foundation who offer free zoom meetings with a licensed therapist to any family dealing with addiction. PLUS – Ashley dishes on her hair stylist secrets: her favorite hair dryer, why you shouldn’t be using dry shampoo, how hot your hair tools should be, and how much hair shedding is normal!   Check out Doc Amen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/doc_amen/   Listen to Amy’s episode on Color Matching: Elevate Your Confidence, Style, and Power with This Life-Changing Tip   HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Ashley Wahler // tfrfoundation.org // @ashleywahler   Voicemail Line: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kat's wedding day pimple has reminded her how she wants to show up in this world & Amy's processing a recent Dyslexia diagnosis. They also talk about making anti-bucket lists (like what is something you will NEVER do again?) and they share tips that The Sleep Foundation put out to help us feel better during Daylight Savings (because spring forward is the worst).  Call and leave us a voicemail: 877-207-2077 Or you can email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Have you ever promised yourself that "this Monday will be different," only to find yourself right back where you started?  Join us for the second installment of our series 5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food, where we explore the disheartening experience of continuously setting intentions to change, yet witnessing your trust in yourself diminish with each unfulfilled commitment.  We'll delve into the erosion of self-belief and the impact it has on your ability to follow through on your aspirations. Tune in as we uncover the root of this trust deficit and discover strategies to regain confidence in yourself and your journey. HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FIRST THING: Habits that will make us happier + one habit in particular that will leave us feeling the most fulfilled. SECOND THING: Understanding loneliness + the amount of time you need to dedicate to connection each week to combat feeling lonely.   THIRD THING: Digital Body Language (paying attention to how we communicate on social media, text messages, dating apps & work emails!)FOURTH THING: 4 Things Gratitude, love languages & reiki. HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Voicemail LIne: 877-207-2077 Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com GUEST: Moe Ari // theemoeari.com // @loveoutproud (licensed Marriage & Family Therapist + Hinge’s Love and Connection Expert)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kat is back from her honeymoon!! While Kat was gone, Amy messed up a podcast & we got a voicemail line!! We want to hear from you! Give us a call at 877-207-2077 to leave us a message (don’t forget to say your name & where you’re from!)Amy & Kat played and respond to some of our voicemails about:  *   Dealing with someone that’s a narcist, not overutilizing the term, and why someone doesn’t need to be a narcist to be someone that you don’t want to be with  *   Tips on how to greet people when you don’t know if you’ve met them before  *   Not feeling bad about yourself when you mess something up – things happen, just roll with it!  *   Letting other people know about your mistakes makes it less shameful (shoutout to our listener Ami and her podcast, The Honey Bee Hill)!  *  Plus, Amy’s sister just met Mel Robbins randomly in a hotel lobby - did she high five her or hug her??Today’s quote: “I did a lot of things, not in the right way. Some may even call them mistakes. I just call them scars that keep me from touching the oven too long when it’s hot.” – Cleo WadeICYMI - check out Amy’s episode with Chase: How to Move On After You’ve Messed Up, Embracing Surrender, Gratitude, and GenerosityEmail: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.comVoicemail line: 877-207-2077 HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Ever feel like you're stuck in a never-ending loop of thoughts about food, your body, or your weight? Join us for the first episode of our  series 5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food, where we delve into the perplexing phenomenon of spending countless hours fixating on these issues, yet still feeling utterly unfulfilled.  We'll uncover the open loop in your mind, where the absence of a to-the-root healing strategy perpetuates the obsession. Tune in as we explore why your subconscious knows there's more to the story, and how to break free from the cycle once and for all. HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FIRST THING: We all screw up once and a while. Amy & Chase talk about what you can do when it happens so that you're able to move forward vs. getting stuck because of a mistake. - Chase's Amazon Cold Plunge  SECOND THING: Encouragement to let go of what is no longer serving you, stop resisting & surrender.  THIRD THING: Gratitude. Amy & Chase share 4 things they're thankful for!  - Amy's Happy Light - Rocket Money FOURTH THING: Giving back + Be a Craig + One Country's Lake House Giveaway Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com Voicemail line: 877-207-2077 HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Guest: Chase Locke // @chaselocke_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy has started the viral tik tok Who TF Did I Marry from Reesa Teesa about her marriage to a narcissistic, manipulative liar and she's obsessed. It is a 52-part story that we should all pay attention to when dating...especially if using apps.  Amy's other obsessions: -Humm Kombucha (mango passionfruit) -Nike Air Monarch Sneakers -Chamomile Lavender tea with raw honey and lemon before Bed-Betty Buzz & WithCo    Today's Quote: “No people find each other more absurd than lovers” ― C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce   If you ever need help navigating narcissism, make sure you follow Dr. Ramani on IG!  We now have a podcast voicemail line! CALL US!!! The '4 Things' podcast phone number is 877-207-2077. Amy (and Kat) would love to hear from you. There's also a 4 Things Podcast Instagram now (will be doing a giveaway there soon, so make sure to follow!)    Email us: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com    FYI: Kat will be back from her honeymoon next week, but we are thankful to have Jeremiah fill in for her!  Have the day you need to have. Byyyyyyeeee!! HOST:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Leanne is back for Part 2 of this series to help you understand how to get off the diet roller coaster for good. So many women WANT to stop dieting, but they don't know how, or they don't know what that even looks like, because it's all they've ever known. So this idea of "food freedom" or NOT being on some sort of diet is not only foreign to them, but it's actually pretty scary, because all their brain has known is what it's like to count, measure, restrict, and control. Or their brain knows what it's like to bounce to the opposite end of the spectrum, and end up in an uncontrollable cycle of mindless eating, emotional eating, stress eating, or binging, and they just end up feeling super out-of-control. This week Leanne is laying out the 5 step crystal-clear path way to finally STOP dieting without feeling like you're going off the deep end if you're NOT on something. HOST: @leanneellingtonTo learn more about how to turn off the part of your brain that’s obsessed with food or obsessed with your weight and rewire your own brain for peace and freedom,....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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FIRST THING: Amy read something special her sister wrote called That Time We Tore Down the Fence. Loving your neighbors well, getting outside of your comfort zone, and answering dreams, but never forgetting what you have experienced and learned and loved on the way. SECOND THING: Taft Hansen (a medical laboratory scientist/parasitologist) is a guest for this continued conversation about parasites. He sent Amy an email after hearing her episode with Katie Decker and he wanted to contribute. They talk about why you should never kiss your dog, cooking meat properly, parasites in the brain and more. 3RD THING: Taft's wife Morgan joins in for '4 Things Gratitude' and some good movie, tv and book recommendations come up during it!  4TH THING: Amy's cousin, Amanda Rieger Green is on talking about how 2024 is the year of empowerment. She released a Numerology Guide Book that’s special for this year (an 8 year, BTW) and people are loving it, so Amanda gave us the details & also shared with us some mantras and intentions that are good for us to use this year specifically! HOST:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy & Cryo Kat (Therapy Kat is on her honeymoon!!) are back together again talking about a recent sacrifice that was made in the name of their friendship + things you can say when you're feeling misunderstood + their obsession with things like AlphaTenn Bars & ground beef & the 'cocaine queen.' Today's quote: "Dang girl, are you a fitted sheet because you are complicated and hard to manage!" AlphaTenn Bars (use KAT10 for 10% off) Email Amy: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOST:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: So many women WANT to stop dieting, but they don't know how, or they don't know what that even looks like, because it's all they've ever known. So this idea of "food freedom" or NOT being on some sort of diet is not only foreign to them, but it's actually pretty scary, because all their brain has known is what it's like to count, measure, restrict, and control. Or their brain knows what it's like to bounce to the opposite end of the spectrum, and end up in an uncontrollable cycle of mindless eating, emotional eating, stress eating, or binging, and they just end up feeling super out-of-control. But again, NOT being ON something scares them, because when they are not ON, they are totally OFF, and as you can imagine, it's one massive vicious cycle and downward spiral.And because this topic truly is multi-faceted, Leanne broke it up into 2 parts. Part 1 is about the mindset and heartset and brainset shifts that need to happen to make the strategy-side-of-things Leanne will share in Part 2 even possible. So enjoy this episode, and make sure to come back next week where Leanne is going to break it down into 5 crystal clear steps of what that actually looks like to heal from the diet mentality for good.  HOST: @leanneellingtonTo learn more about how to turn off the part of your brain that’s obsessed with food or obsessed with your weight and rewire your own brain for peace and freedom,....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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy just discovered color matching & it's blown her mind. Her guest, Hannah Garber (a color analyst) breaks it all down for us. Amy met Hannah after she booked an appointment to find out her "season" (she learned she's a 'cool summer' palette, btw) and when Hannah told Amy her underlying skin tone was one that radiates in NAVY BLUE & NOT BLACK Amy was fascinated! She knew she wanted Hannah on the podcast ASAP. Why are we just now learning about this? In a nutshell, we all have certain colors that give us the power to show up with more confidence and look our best. Everything from the way we color our hair, to our makeup choices, the clothing we wear, nail color, jewelry etc..  Amy & Hannah talk about the colors/seasons (winter, summer, spring & autumn), confidence, capsule wardrobes (imagine if getting dressed was easy!!), the science behind it all, how Hollywood uses color matching for character building (shout out Anne Hathoway in Devil Wears Prada) & so much more (like memories of our moms with their signature lip colors & how switching your mascara color from black to brown is a game-changer or vice versa...it all depends on the "season" that you are!) DM Hannah on IG. She'd love to hear from you: @houseofcolournashville_hannah Email Amy: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@Gmail.com  HOST:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s quote is from Ally Fallon: “You rarely know the whole story already – when things don’t make sense it’s usually because there’s missing data, untapped information. Maybe someone is keeping something from you, maybe you’re keeping something from yourself. Maybe certain things are none of your business - and maybe you need to wait a little longer to collect more puzzle pieces.”   What are the facts in the story you’ve built in your head? Practice patience – the other pieces of the puzzle are coming.   Amy & Kat “popcorn” through different topics:   How Kat’s feeling leading up to her wedding! What’s the right way to order your bridesmaids/groomsmen? Survey: 1/3 of Americans feel lonely at least once per week Filling your cup with connection & community Horrible hygiene habits that are way too common Gwyneth Paltrow uses a baseball bat to release anger Emotional intelligence quiz   Gaslighting and the Keanu Reeves mindset (2+2=5)   Will Amy make 2024 the year of no shoes in her house? Only time will tell :) Wishing Kat a happy wedding week!!! Check out her episode about The Loneliness Epidemic on You Need Therapy.   HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: When it comes to the diet mentality, body shame, disordered eating, and all the internal stress and chaos that comes alongside all of that, for so many women this is their deepest held secret. This struggle with food, their body, the war in their head, the fight in their hearts, and the shame. All that shame about their body, feeling so out of control all the time, feeling like a failure….for so many women, no one even knows what's really going on!   ★ No one knows how much they are REALLY struggling and suffering. ★ No one knows how much time and energy they are spending thinking about what they should or shouldn’t eat, what they should wear — or what they can wear that fits or doesn’t look tight. ★ No one knows how much time they are thinking about how bad they actually feel. ★ No one knows that they aren’t even fully present in their lives— that even though they are there in the flesh and blood, they aren’t really ‘there’ -- they aren’t fully present.   What’s even worse is: no one is talking about this OR how to get past it. In today’s episode of Outweigh Leanne takes a look at this overlooked subject, but  also shares the “What I know now that I wish I knew then” steps to actually get PAST it. HOST: @leanneellingtonTo learn more about how to turn off the part of your brain that’s obsessed with food or obsessed with your weight and rewire your own brain for peace and freedom,....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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy is joined by Lisa Hayim, host of The Truthiest Life, for an OG-style episode talking about these 4 things:- Embracing lost seasons of life & sitting in our discomfort/fear - Getting comfortable being nude (in a non-sexual way!) - The power of female friendships and unleashing your fierce feminine fire Fake urgency & removing the time-scarcity mindsetFind out more about Lisa’s CAMP METREAT in Mexico this April & join Lisa for her 90-minute free METREAT this Sunday at 9:30am ET for yoga, breathwork, journaling, chanting and more! You can also find Lisa on Instagram: @LisaHayim. Check out the amazing podcasts on the Amy Brown Podcast Network & follow the awesome hosts to show your support and engage with a strong group of women: - Outweigh with Amy Brown and Leanne Ellington - Soul Sessions with Amanda Rieger Green - The Truthiest Life with Lisa Hayim - You Need Therapy with Kat DeFatta - What’s God Got To Do With It? with Leanne Ellington - Write Your Story with Ally Fallon - It’s OK That Your Not OK with Megan Devine Send us an email at: 4thingswithAmyBrown@gmail.com   HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Lisa Hayim // lisahayim.com // @LisaHayimSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s quote: “The view is always better from the high road – and there’s less traffic!”   Amy & Kat answer two questions from a listener email:   How should we feel if a friendship ends? A lot of people don’t talk about ending friendships, but it can feel like more of a loss than someone we’ve been dating (even if you knew it was the right decision for yourself)!   It’s a VERY normal experience for a friendship to end (and it can really suck). Kat reminds us that grieving is not about getting over something – it’s about learning live with the loss.   How can get your doctor to take your symptoms seriously? Amy is in perimenopause and is getting her hormones tested to try to figure out the right way to treat her symptoms. There’s a lot of shame around menopause especially if you’re doctor isn’t taking your symptoms seriously or is disregarding your concerns.   Reminder! You are allowed to have information & ask questions about your own health!! Don’t feel bad advocating for yourself and if you need to, find a new doctor who will listen to you!   PLUS – beauty mishaps: Veet for eyebrows and Preparation H for undereye?!   HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: In the final episode of "Unfiltered Confidence: Navigating Self-Discovery Within Recovery," Leanne interviews Suzanne, a living testament to the transformative journey of overcoming disordered eating and toxic shame. In "From Vision To Reality Through Grateful Anticipation." Suzanne shares her incredible experiences and the power of gratitude and (her own version of) manifestation by simply being "grateful in advance." Through Leanne and Suzanne's candid conversation, it's an invitation to  gain insight into the art of manifesting profound changes by using your brain. Suzanne shares how this included for her attracting a life partner after a prolonged period of not dating, and how she first started by creating radical self-acceptance and self-love within herself as prerequisites to receiving love from others. They also explore the necessity of using specificity in setting intentions, highlighting the importance of writing down your aspirations as a tangible step towards turning visions into reality. HOST: @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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy’s friend and fitness trainer, Jeremiah Carter, is back on the show for an OG-style episode talking about 4 things Amy is grateful for right now:   Her favorite new habit of taking cold plunges & why we want to do hard things The benefits of cod liver oil Intentional breathing exercises that help you relax (The Wim Hof Method) Trying new meats & eating organs??   Would you try any of these new habits?? Email us at 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com   HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Jeremiah Carter // @jmiahcarter // @streetkings_fc // https://www.startstopsmost.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy & Kat are answering your questions!! Today’s quote: “Sometimes are the things that break your heart end up fixing your vision.”   Bonus quote: “Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness, it took me years to figure out that too was a gift.” – Mary Oliver   Amy & Kat talk: Kat’s excitement & sadness leading up to her wedding and whether Amy will find a hinge date in time The best way to handle seasons of waiting A list of two things that can be true at the same time How ultimatums can be boundaries   Plus- they’re answering your questions! Current TV shows they’re binging? How did Amy & Kat meet? Have been trying to have a baby for 2 years, how do I enjoy life while waiting? After 9 years shouldn’t a guy want to marry me? Besides dating apps, how do people meet these days?   Related episodes: Body Image X Pregnancy with Emily Pardy (from You Need Therapy) Releasing Shame, Dating with Curiosity, Learning To Adult (from 4 Things)   HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: We are back for Part 3 in "Unfiltered Confidence: Navigating Self-Discovery Within Recovery," where Leanne interviews Suzanne, a living testament to the transformative journey of overcoming disordered eating and toxic shame.  In "Self-Compassion Beyond the Reflection." Leanne and Suzanne explore the profound role of self-forgiveness and compassion in the healing journey with your body. Suzanne shares her own personal experiences, anecdotes, and insights, illuminating the path towards cultivating a compassionate relationship with your physical self -- even if you've felt disconnected from your body for a long time. They unravel the complexities of self-discovery beyond the surface, and how understanding of the healing potential found in embracing self-compassion isn't always easy to put into practice. Enjoy this candid dialogue as they navigate the nuances of self-reflection and learn to extend kindness and forgiveness to the most intimate aspect of our being – our own bodies. HOST: @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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy’s friend, Ally Fallon, joins the show today! Ally is an author, public speaker, writing coach and host of the podcast “Write Your Story” which is also the title of her upcoming book!  Amy & Ally talk: -Dealing with shame & guilt so you can have more fun in your life!! -Dating with curiosity. -What is Wintering??? -Learning to adult after divorce   Plus, “The Bear”, guilt over not making elaborate dinners, and the recipes Amy & Ally are loving right now!    Ally’s suggested journal prompt for feelings of embarrassment / shame / guilt / regret:  Identify what you're feeling or how it feels in your body  Identify stories or moments in your life where you remember feeling this way    Quote from Bill Crawford: “Regret acknowledges that I made a mistake, shame says I am a mistake and guilt is what others use to try to make us feel ashamed.”   Listen to Ally’s Write Your Story episode about the concept of wintering: “What’s Happening When It Feels Like Nothing Is Happening”.   HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Allison Fallon // writeyourstory.com/ // @AllyFallonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s quote is from Brené Brown: “choose discomfort over resentment.”   Amy and Kat discuss Brené’s habit of using a “boundary ring” where she spins her ring around three times before she makes a decision as a way to keep her from saying yes when she really means no.   It’s 25 days until Kat’s wedding and she’s chasing down 100 RSVPs because of this very “forward” thing she did with her invites.   Amy shares a list of things you should never say to your partner: Don’t use “never” and “always” Instead of “yes, but” use “yes, and” Don’t compare: “you should be more like _____” Avoid dismissals like “you’re overreacting”, “calm down”, and “this is not that big of a deal”   One of Amy’s goals this year is trying to be a better adult and Kat talks about the process of growing up and “getting” old” in her latest episode of You Need Therapy.   HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: We are back for Part 2 in "Unfiltered Confidence: Navigating Self-Discovery Within Recovery," where Leanne interviews Suzanne, a living testament to the transformative journey of overcoming disordered eating and toxic shame. In "Owning Your Worth in the Face of Haters," they delve into the post-recovery journey, exploring self-endorsement and the profound ability to own your journey and not veer from your vision, even when others don't understand (and even in the presence of "haters".) Suzanne candidly shares her personal experiences, offering a firsthand account of how she learned to navigate the complex terrain of self-image and confidently embrace her own worth, even when others were actively speaking against her. It's a powerful conversation that unravels the intricacies of self-discovery beyond the physical, empowering you to cultivate unshakable confidence and freedom in your own life. HOST: @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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy was given a book about self-forgetfulness from her friend, Jeremiah Carter, so he is on with her to talk about the meaning of it. Whether we admit it or not, we all care to varying degrees what people think of us. The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness (by Timothy Keller) is a little gem of a book that will have you considering how busy most of us are measuring up all of our words, actions, and responses to both the standards of those around us and our own standards. It’s a short read with a powerful message. Amy and Jeremiah also talk about homemade sourdough bread (and Amy's favorite way to eat it), a movie recommendation, visualization/manifestation gratitude and more! HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How is it already mid-January?? So yeah, time flies. But we are our own pilots according to Michael Altshuler: "The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot." Kat is piloting and navigating her wedding big time right now and Amy doesn't have a Hinge update for us....but there's still time for her to find a Hinge date for Kat's wedding. Something Amy is currently trying to pilot: Chocolate Chip Cookies!!! Amy bought a cookbook that is all chocolate chip cookie recipes. It's called The Chocolate Chip Cookie Book - it's by Katie Jacobs and it's genius. There's recipes for classic chocolate chip cookies and more unique ones but also recipes for stuff like chocolate chip cheesecake and a cookie dough milkshake. There's tips and tricks shared as well. Could be a great birthday present for someone this year...someone in your life that loves cookies. Speaking of cooking, do you use plastic or wood cutting boards? Amy & Kat also talk about why we shouldn't be using plastic cutting boards! HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PART 4 of 4: If you're tired of the 'say-do' gap, this episode will help bridge the divide and you'll see that you can achieve results by working smarter, not harder. The final part to break free from negativity and help you nurture an "emotionally healthy" brain is the doing and you're awesome for making it to the homestretch! In PART 4 you learn:👉How to play a "winning game" (And STOP playing a "losing game")👉Minimums, not maximums (and how this is also part of neuro-magic)👉How to "Reverse Engineer" your life.👉Now you can truly “act as if.”All the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at:www.LeanneEllington.com/ActingAsIfThis is a 4-part series, so if you missed PARTS 1, 2 & 3 go give them a listen. Amy & Leanne designed it to listen to (in order 1-4) to help you learn, grasp, and use right away – even if “positive thinking" or “acting as if” has NEVER worked for you in the past.   HOST: Amy Brown // @RadioAmy // RadioAmy.com HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: We are back to kick off this new series "Unfiltered Confidence: Navigating Self-Discovery Within Recovery," where we embark on a profound exploration with Suzanne, a living testament to the transformative journey of overcoming disordered eating and toxic shame.  The first episode in this series is called "Navigating Life Beyond the Checklist," our conversation delves into the shift from external accomplishments to internal growth. Suzanne shares insights on the pivotal distinction between "who she wanted to be" versus "what she wanted/needed to do", and how that was a major shift in creating her identity and her own self-discovery.They got into the specifics of how "doing less is doing more" and share how unraveling the power of simplicity could be your super-power when it comes to your own healing and well-being journey. They also talk about how removing toxic influences can pave the way for a more authentic and fulfilling life, and throughout the episode, Suzanne offers personal anecdotes and milestones, illustrating the journey from a checklist-driven existence to a life guided by authenticity and inner peace. HOST: @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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where do parasites come from? What is hair analysis? Why don't they show in a stool test or colonoscopy? What is the significance of cleansing around the full moon? How do you get ready to parasite cleanse? These are just some of the questions answered in today's episode about parasites with Integrative Health Practitioner, Katie Decker. Katie's Bio: I live and play in Southern Utah with my incredible husband Taz and our 3 girls. I graduated with a bachelor's degree from The University of Utah in 2004 after becoming a D1 All-American athlete. In 2007 I began my personal health journey to address my hypothyroid + hashimotos and repeated miscarriages. After deep internal healing work I came to realize that it was my unique gift to guide others along their journey to healing. I created an online small group coaching program and began hosting women’s healing yoga retreats. I am a certified Life Coach, Yoga teacher, and Integrative Health Practitioner that uses the incredible tool of epigenetic hair analysis to guide health and healing. I have been offering hair analysis for over 2 years now and have seen close to 1400 hair analysis reports. I work with clients in person and virtually all over the United States. I am so passionate about empowering people with information about their health and giving them this practical guide to overall wellbeing! HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Katie Decker // @Simply.well.katie // Braveheartliving.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PART 3 of 4: In this episode you will discover the truth about beliefs & change with Amy as Leanne shatters myths, revealing the powerful role of genuine belief in transforming your life.In PART 3 you learn:👉How your CURRENT Self-Image & Beliefs unconsciously undermine what you truly want.👉Why "You can’t kid a kidder" (Why you cannot "B.S." your self-image)👉Positive vs negative neuro-associations -- and how to make your Self Image beliefs (what they refer to as) "neuromagic"👉How to do "A Beliefs Overhaul" (The 3 Steps that you can wash, rinse, repeat)All the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at:www.LeanneEllington.com/ActingAsIfThis is a 4-part series, so if you missed PARTS 1 & 2 go give it a listen. This was designed to listen to (in order 1-4) to help you learn, grasp, and use right away – even if “positive thinking" or “acting as if” has NEVER worked for you in the past.   HOST: Amy Brown // @RadioAmy // RadioAmy.com HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy has a big change to announce that is sort of painful to say out loud....at least for her...haha. It's very much out of her comfort zone. Change is good, though, per the quote for this episode: “Change is painful, but not as painful as being stuck somewhere you don’t belong." (a listener, Melissa, emailed us this quote & we love it)  Amy & Kat answer these prompts...they could be fun for you to answer for yourself with your partner or friends as well: This Year I really want to... What I order for the table... I go crazy for... Another prompt...list 3 movies...you have to eliminate 1. Below are Amy's 3: - Gladiator - The Notebook - Hitch Which one would you eliminate?Amy also has a movie review for a movie that came out 23 years ago. She never watched it because she assumed she wouldn't like it. She assumed wrong!   HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: In this 4th and final episode of the "Redefine to Align" Series, Amy and Leanne talk about the dynamics of redefining results, and they explore the nuanced relationship between time, intensity, and sustainable change. In this episode, they shine a light on the common pitfall of succumbing to the "Short-Term Gratification Trap", where the allure of immediate pleasure often overshadows long-term well-being...AND your long-term happiness.  They dissect the unconscious choices that lead to a pattern of trading short-term happiness for longer-term discontent, examining the underlying mental and emotional things that are also at play. By unraveling the interplay of time and intensity, Amy and Leanne simply want to empower you to grasp a new understanding of results—-- one that prioritizes sustainable growth over short-term goals that "suck you in", so that you can break free from the Short-Term Gratification Trap and redefine the very essence of results in your own life. HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmyHOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you able to identify exactly how you are feeling? Having awareness of your feelings is a very important part of managing and/or healing from something going on in your life. Amy’s cousin Amanda Rieger Green (@SoulPathology) is on to talk about feelings, emotions, & more!!  “The Triple A” (as Amy & Amanda decided to call the process last minute during this chat) is a way to understand and process what you’re feeling: AWARENESS ARTICULATION ACTION Listen to hear how Amanda recently went through being AWARE that she was feeling sad, how she was able to ARTICULATE that to herself + others, and then how she took ACTION.  Feelings are hard, so here is a link to the ‘Feelings Wheel’ that Amanda uses to help identify emotions. Check out Amanda’s podcast, Soul Sessions with Amanda Rieger Green or book a session with her to get in touch with your higher self at SoulPathology.com!  Use Amanda’s 18-Day Meditation Dedication to support you in meditatively dedicating your energy to strengthen and harness your point of attraction.    AMANDA’S BIO:Amanda is a passionate advocate, teacher and thought leader on the crucial intersections of spirituality, human potential, public health and inspiring personal and collective evolution.  She is a world-renowned teacher and consultant to organizations, leaders, officials, communities, institutions, and seekers looking to practice a more conscious way of leading and creating results. Amanda empowers clients, reflecting their innate abilities to and through them at these intersections to create tangible, meaningful results on micro and macro scales. She uses her profound abilities as a precognitive combined with strategic, practical business acumen and academic expertise to understand the needs of individuals and varying populations to provide groundbreaking Soul-utions for their unique practical objectives and visionary aims. HOST:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Guest: Amanda Rieger Green // SoulPathology.com // @SoulPathologySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Amy’s cousin, Amanda Rieger Green, as she guides you through a 5-minute open eye meditation to connect your inner and outer vision!  Amanda explains the benefits of Open Eye Meditation and why the Winter Solstice is a great time for meditating in her episode of “Soul Sessions”: Winter Solstice Wisdom: A Time For Reflection, Healing and Breakthroughs Keep your eyes open, look out the window or sit outside in nature, and fixate your eyes on something while gazing your eyes down at a 45 degree angle. Allow your eyes to get hazy and out of focus - be ok with the discomfort! This 5-minute active reset will help clear your vision. Take notice of what appears to you, what ideas and insights pop into your head, or what becomes clear during the meditation! Enjoying this meditation? Check out Amanda's 18-Day Meditation Dedication for 36 powerful meditations to help you find a greater sense of peace & ease in your day, help heal anxiety, depression, an overactive mind, fear, physical pain, and so much more! Follow Amanda on Instagram @SoulPathologySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Amy’s on break, enjoy this episode from “What’s God Got To Do With It?” with Leanne Ellington - part of the Amy Brown Podcast Network! In this episode, Leanne takes you on a journey to explore the profound interplay between faith, self-image, and neuroscience. Leanne breaks down (in simple science terms) how just influencing ONE specific part of the brain (the Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC), or the "social brain" as she calls it) can change the game for you -- simply by knowing about it -- as just this ONE part of the brain influences everything from self-perception and emotional pain to coping mechanisms and physical pain. Inviting God into the conversation right away, she shares how this region of the brain drives our need for acceptance and connection while also playing a big role in your coping mechanisms or habits which you feel are "out of control". And it's not just theory either, as she shares evidence-based scientific studies that show how faith has been proven to drastically impact everything from self-esteem and addiction recovery...to the alleviation of physical pain, and how THIS can hold the keys to your own mental and emotional health. Ultimately, she's simply inviting you to 'try on' this idea that faith can be a catalyst for healing, strength, and transformation in the realm of mental and emotional well-being.HOST: @LeanneEllington To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PART 2 of 4: Ever wonder why your thoughts and feelings don't sync up? Amy & Leanne share a fresh-yet-totally-doable approach that will help you reclaim the reins of confusing thoughts in our head…so that stepping into WHO YOU WANT TO BE actually becomes possible!In PART 2 you learn:👉Why it's not your CIRCUMSTANCES that dictate your reality, it's your THOUGHTS, and how every single thought CAUSES a feeling-- not the other way around.👉Why your Self Image knows how you really feel, so before you can "act as if" or "believe a new reality", it's got to FEEL good, FEEL true, and resonate.👉How to truly flip "negative emotions" on their head and find the gold in what it's trying to teach you.All the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at:www.LeanneEllington.com/ActingAsIfThis is a 4-part series, so if you missed PART 1 go give it a listen. This is designed to listen to (in order 1-4) to help you learn, grasp, and use right away – even if “positive thinking" or “acting as if” has NEVER worked for you in the past.   HOST: Amy Brown // @RadioAmy // RadioAmy.com HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: In the 3rd episode of the "Redefine to Align" Series, Amy and Leanne are back to redefine typical definitions of "stress" and the notion that stress is this inevitable and uncontrollable force in our lives. While stressful circumstances arising is indeed inevitable, Amy and Leanne invite you to break free from the misconception that stress must be a constant companion or a dominant force in your life. By examining the ways in which our nervous systems become accustomed to heightened states, they explore redefining stress (and how you react to it) so that you can recognize that stress doesn't define you; rather, it's a learned response that can be unlearned. It's about cultivating a new relationship with stress and gathering the tools to help you break free from its grip and reclaim control over your well-being. Only then can you start aligning with the version of yourself that you truly want to be.  HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmyHOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and her cousin, Amanda Rieger Green, just got back from a restorative getaway trip! It was good for the soul in so many ways: laughter, meaningful conversation, time in nature, Lifetime movies, good food, time to EXHALE & more... A quote from Rumi that came up on their trip that will change the way you think: “It's your road, and yours alone, others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.” In other words, if you don't find the courage to go after what you want in life, you'll never get it. Amanda is personally working through this as we speak!    OTHER THINGS DISCUSSED WITH AMANDA: - Taking 5 minutes per day to meditate (also loaded on your 4 Things feed today is a free 5-min meditation led by Amanda. Try to do it every day this week because it will be a game-changer!)  - Challenging yourself to feel better & create balance  - Recognizing the call to action and TAKING THE ACTION - Knowing that everyone is going through something even when from the outside they seem to have it all together - Taking the word “bad” out of your vocabulary - The data is in the doing (and you only get data by TRYING/DOING) - Having courage to look back at your past to move forward - Forest bathing, grounding, negative ions  - Paying attention to who you can be your best, silliest, light-hearted self around (shout out Danae Hays & Lispy Linda!) - Therapy & knowing your worth Listen. Enjoy. Like. Subscribe. All the things. And most importantly, have the day you need to have!  HOST:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmyGUEST:Amanda Rieger Green, MPH // soulpathology.com // @soulpathology Listen to the Soul Sessions podcast: HERE Email Amy with questions, comments, thoughts: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This bonus episode is special!! Amy's cousin, Amanda Rieger Green, is leading you (& Amy!) through a 5-min guided meditation that will help you open up and make space for all of the amazing things in your day. Try to do this meditation 7 days in a row and then see if you can keep going after that! It will be a game changer if you can commit!  Enjoying this meditation? Check out Amanda’s 5-Minute Open Eye Meditation to connect your inner and outer vision! Listen to Amanda explains the benefits of Open Eye Meditation and why the Winter Solstice is a great time for meditating: Winter Solstice Wisdom: A Time For Reflection, Healing and Breakthroughs HOST:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmyGUEST:Amanda Rieger Green, MPH // soulpathology.com // @soulpathology Listen to the Soul Sessions podcast: HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PART 1 of 4: Are you feeling stuck or battling self-doubt? Do you want to take ownership of your life by taking ownership of your thoughts? If yes and yes, then "Acting As If" is for you! Amy Brown & Self-Image Scientist Leanne Ellington designed this 4-part series to help you shift your thoughts, so that “Acting As If” becomes possible for your brain to adopt. In each episode, you get effective strategies to break free from the grip of negativity & gain insights on nurturing an "emotionally healthy" brain.In PART 1 you learn:👉Why "Acting As If" is not a matter of positive affirmations or fake-it-til-you-make it.👉Rewiring your brain for peace in the chaos👉Distinguishing the data vs the drama of your situation👉How to give yourself your own "reality check" to stop the downward spiral of thoughts in your brain.We can all struggle with downward spiraling thoughts:"Why did I eat that?""Why didn't he call me?""Why can't I stop that?""Does that make me a bad mom?""Why should I bother? Is this just how it will always be?"Things like "fake it ‘til you make it" + turning everything “into a positive" will NOT outsmart your brain...and there’s a reason why.All the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at:www.LeanneEllington.com/ActingAsIf HOST: Amy Brown // @RadioAmy // RadioAmy.com HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Amy’s on break, enjoy this episode from “What’s God Got To Do With It?” with Leanne Ellington - part of the Amy Brown Podcast Network! Leanne is kicking off a new series based on her own experiences navigating "The Paradox of Worthiness" (as she calls it). As in, how do you feel worthy when you don't feel worthy?There is so much talk nowadays about self-love and worthiness, but the crucial question remains: How do we truly embrace it if all we’ve ever known is the opposite? How do you suddenly feel worthy if all you’ve ever known is feeling unworthy?   In this kickoff to the series, Leanne introduces you to (what she calls) "The 5 Blocks To Love", and how she discovered that when it came to actually FEELING worthy of being loved, that was a really hard concept for her to grasp at first. It felt like something was actually blocking her. And that's when she discovered that there were "5 Blocks" that were hindering her ability to RECEIVE what was already there, and that this was what was actually causing her resistance. She also discovered that removing those blocks catapulted her ability to connect to herself, others, and God. You're going to get an in-depth look at each of these blocks in this upcoming series, but first she dives into the fusion of faith, neuroscience, and self-image as a pathway to feeling worthy and putting yourself in the optimal position to remove your own blocks. HOST: @LeanneEllington Enjoyed this episode? Check out the other episodes in this series: Removing The Blocks: Self Acceptance and God’s Unwavering Grace  Divine Partnership: Health & Self-Care With God's Support Currency of the Soul: God's Truth About Your Divine Worth Earning Back Your Own Trust With God As Your Co-Pilot Trading Up: Exchanging External Judgments For Your God-Given Value To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Amy and Leanne are back for PART 2 of the "Redefine to Align" Series, where they explore the complex topic of boundaries—  which is an integral part of self-discovery, but also an often-misunderstood part. While society often portrays boundaries as external limitations imposed on US, Amy and Leanne want to challenge that narrative and unravel the misconception that boundaries are merely external barricades, emphasizing that true boundary-setting originates from within. They explore  the concept that what may appear as a boundary problem is often rooted as an integrity problem, and they guide you to reevaluate your relationship with your own personal limits. This episode was designed to empower you to redefine boundaries not as restrictive walls, but as liberating expressions of self-respect and authenticity so you can align with the version of yourself that you TRULY want to be. HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmyHOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy’s friend Claire joins her for a chat about book clubs! Have you wanted to start a book club but are worried about the potential hassle and commitment that comes with it? Claire has figured out the way to make your monthly book club meet ups stress free!    Claire & Amy discuss their favorite books right now and the 4 things you need to set your book club up for success: When What How Retreat   Would you want to join Amy’s book club if she started one?   HOST:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy brings on her friend Claire to fill in for Kat today! They chat about being able to slow down in December and the coming new year, and all sorts of great gift ideas and book recommendations! It's a very casual chat that might spark some ideas for YOU to begin in 2024! Today's quote: "If you don't like to read, then you haven't found the right book" - J.K. Rowling HOST:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leanne is back as we conclude our deep dive into the Paradox of Worthiness. In this final episode of the series, she unravels the concept of "Self-Endorsement" and explores this idea that it's possible for you to value your own opinion of yourself and God’s opinion of you more so (even just a little bit more so) than someone else’s opinion of you. And how THAT can liberate you from the constant need for external validation. Self-Endorsement is truly about standing confidently in who you are, but more so who God says you are, and seeking approval from God, rather than relying solely on others' opinions. Leanne encourages you to break free from society's definition of approval and external validation, renew your mind, and invite God into the process through prayer.  As she wraps up this series, the invitation is clear: explore a new perspective, be patient with yourself, and trust the unfolding journey of self-discovery as you identify what you need for your head, heart, and spirit.HOST: @LeanneEllington To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Welcome to the "The Redefine to Align" Series, a new 4 part series here on Outweigh where we are going to dive headfirst into the transformative journey of redefining typical words or paradigms in our lives that might NOT be aligning us in the direction we WANT to go. Amy and Leanne are here to help you navigate the challenging landscape of the holiday season, where societal pressures and external expectations often dictate your sense of accomplishment, and this first episode was designed to be a source of hope and inspiration to redefine YOUR own definitions of success. Their goal is simply to challenge the conventional notions tied to success, unraveling the 'typical' narratives that are tied to success -- things like weight loss, food choices, and exercise metrics  -- that often overshadow the intrinsic value within each of us, and take us OUT of alignment.  By examining these subtle yet profound shifts in your mindset, what would happen if you detached from external validations and began cultivating a more authentic definition of success —-- one that resonates from YOU and where you are in your journey? THAT is the journey they are inviting you into. HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmyHOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PART 2 of Amy's chat with Camille Alston is less on business and more on Camille's personal life. Specifically, the loss of her father and how he's very much still with her, guiding her in spirit. Amy also shares a clear sign her mom sent her from the other side just the other day and they chat about so much more. If you missed PART 1 (more on the start of Camille's business) check out last Thursday's episode: 'Nobody Really Knows What They're Doing.'    Speaking of Camille's business, 2 days after last week's episode aired, a tornado hit her warehouse and she has since had to close up shop. Below is a note from her website on what to expect & how you can still support this amazing small business if you'd like.    From N.B. Goods Website: HI FRIENDS. UNFORTUNATELY OUR WAREHOUSE & INVENTORY TOOK A DIRECT HIT IN THE TORNADO. WE WILL BE CLOSED WHILE WE ASSESS THINGS. ALTHOUGH OUR GOODS ARE GOOD, THEY ARE STILL JUST THINGS. WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR OUR SAFETY AND THINKING OF OUR NEIGHBORS WHO WERE NOT AS FORTUNATE. WE ARE DOWN BUT NOT OUT. UR HOPE IS TO RETURN IN EARLY 2024. IF YOU’D LIKE TO SUPPORT US BY PURCHASING A GIFT CARD YOU CAN DO SO HERE!   HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Camille Alston // @shopNBgoods // shopNBgoods.com hello@shopnbgoods.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leanne is back to continue exploring this complex topic of worthiness, diving into the paradox of feeling worthy when you DON'T feel worthy. Once again Leanne talks about the 5 Blocks to God’s love, originally introduced as a 'Self-Imaging' formula, and how these blocks, if not addressed, can hinder your experience of love and worthiness. This episode focuses on the fourth ingredient and God block: Self-Esteem, where she teaches about understanding Self-Esteem as more than just confidence, but a profound interplay of "knowing, liking, and trusting" yourself. She explores this concept that most people are walking around very untrusting of themselves, because somewhere along the lines they stopped believing themselves when they made promises to themselves. And this causes them to not only STOP trusting themselves, but to also LOSE respect for themselves, believing themselves less and less the NEXT time they commit to something. And THAT is what damages your Self-Esteem. She takes you on a deep-dive of how to repair your integrity if you've gotten into the habit of making promises to yourself without actual follow-through. She also shows you how to invite God into this conversation to explore the power of promise-keeping when it comes to restoring your Self-Esteem. Leanne encourages and invites you to create a new definition of Self-Esteem, only this time around taking your "spiritual integrity" into account and seeking God's perspective on getting back in alignment with yourself WHILE you embrace the concept of taking radical ownership of your own Self-Image...and the spiritual journey towards God-inspired integrity. HOST: @LeanneEllington To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy & Kat both share how life experiences have helped them have more compassion and understanding for what someone else might be going through. Kat tells us the difference between a complaint and criticism (this is important to know for any relationship!)  Today's quote: “Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, you'll be a mile from them, and you'll have their shoes." ― Jack Handy Listener email: Amy read a note from a listener who's had a hard year. Hopefully you feel encouraged after hearing it to have the holiday season you need to have. HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Leanne is back to close out our The Truth About Your Fat series, where she takes you on a tour of the 5 categories of fat and fascia that you might have.    These 5 'types' just further emphasize that fat and fascia are interconnected, and their relationship can impact your overall health and well-being.    Leanne's goal for this episode is to simplify the often-complex topic for you, making it accessible and relatable, so you can stop fighting your body and, instead, focus on learning how to take care of it and embrace a new, more positive body image.  The episode is the perfect 'tour' of the multifaceted aspects of fat and fascia and how they influence our overall health and well-being and will hopefully encourage a shift in perspective towards health & self-care and a better understanding of your body's complex mechanisms. HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com 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    Resources: Learn From My Mistakes EPISODE   The Cost Of Skinny EPISODESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PART 1 of Amy's chat with Camille Alston is about 'How I Built This' - Camille made other people’s dreams come true in the music industry for 15 years (managing artists like Kelsea Ballerini & Brett Eldredge) and then she stepped away from her career to follow a passion for classic & witty gender-neutral style. In 2020 she founded N.B. GOODS and people are loving her nostalgia-driven brand that specializes in accessories, apparel, and gifts in Nashville, TN. Her story will encourage you to also chase your dreams & remind you that nobody knows what they're doing.....we're all just figuring it out as we go! FUN FACT: Camille and Amy were on 'Building Roots' together (season 2, episode 2) when Amy's sister and her husband brought their show to Nashville. If you missed the night it aired on HGTV the episode is called 'A River Runs Through It' and you can stream it on HBO MAX. PART 2 This will air next week and will focus less on business and more on Camille's personal life (specifically, the loss of her father and how he's very much still with her, guiding her in spirit.) It will air next Thursday. Such a good chat. You won't want to miss it.  HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Camille Alston // @shopNBgoods // shopNBgoods.com hello@shopnbgoods.com725 Porter RoadNashville Tennessee37206 United StatesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it annoying when someone says they're giving 110%? Kat can't stand when people say that, but it doesn't bother Amy. They agree to disagree on this topic, but they both agree that Brene Brown gets it right when she says that in a relationship, it’s never 50/50. Percentage talk came up because of today's quote: “On the days you have only 40%, and you give 40%. You gave 100%.” – Jim Kwik Back to Brene Brown and relationships...some days one partner may only have 20%, and the other might pick up the slack. Or maybe you and your partner have a combined 40%- and if so, that’s ok! Amy and Kat remind us that we can line up activities that meet you where you are that week. You gave 100%.” – Jim Kwik yourselves! Amy also shares a listener tip for a useful app she found called ‘Just Watch’. It’s a helpful resource to find where your favorite tv shows are playing, so you can find which streaming app you need! Kat and Amy discuss sharing passwords with significant others, and their favorite traditions around the holidays! What foods they like to make and what Christmas movies they like to watch!  Amy and Kat both recommend following @Peaceful_barb if you're not already. She's great!  Have the day you need to have!! HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leanne is back to continue exploring this complex topic of worthiness, diving into the paradox of feeling worthy when you DON'T feel worthy. Once again Leanne talks about the 5 Blocks to God’s love, originally introduced as a 'Self-Imaging' formula, and how these blocks, if not addressed, can hinder your experience of love and worthiness. This time however, the spotlight turns to the third ingredient and God Block: Self-Worth, as Leanne emphasizes the importance of understanding what you're "weighing and measuring" to define your own worth. She shares personal experiences of tying self-worth SOLELY to external factors like appearance, relationships, and achievement, and how goal-setting can be great, but if that's the ONLY place you are finding your worth, that's where the trouble lies. Leanne encourages and invites you to create a new definition of self-worth, only this time around taking a "spiritual currency" into account and seeking God's perspective on your divine worth, teaching you how to embrace the concept of taking radical ownership of your own Self-Image... while inviting God into the process as your co-pilot and divine partner. HOST: @LeanneEllington To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a fun 'bonus episode' with Amy & Jackie, a co-worker + friend that has all the good finds (at reasonable prices too!) when it comes to GIFTS for all the people in your life that you're shopping for. There is a GIVEAWAY too...full of amazing goodies you can win by listening...it's valued at well over $500 and you will want to win this! Jackie's IG: @jaclyncaldwell_ Gift Guides: Jackie's SHOPMY Gift Guide - Jackie's Amazon Gift Guide Biopelle Discount Code - HAPPY for 25% off -Tensage 40 Snail Serum is Amy's favorite treatment. She also uses their Radiance Eye Cream. They're also launching eye patches soon (good stocking stuffer for moms!) Just go to Biopelle.com and enter code HAPPY to save 25% Kitsch Discount Code - AMYBROWN15 for 15% off! Satin Pillow Case is Amy's favorite. She also loves the creaseless hair clips, and the scrunchies.This LINK will automatically apply the discount or if you're shopping later at MyKitsch.com just enter code AMYBROWN15 to save 15% Other Gift Idea Links: NB Goods (we looooooove their trucker hats & crew socks!!) Getaway House (such a cool "EXPERIENCE" gift idea!) Marlow Pillow (Amy swears by this pillow!) Root House Coffee (there's other gifts on the site besides coffee) Skin Deep Friends (conversation starters for friends) Skin Deep Couples (conversation cards for couples to deepen relationship) Gifts That Give Back to Haiti: Star Necklace, 4 Things Gratitude Journal (You can also just go to ShopEspwa.com for all kinds of gifts that give back to Haiti) Items in the GIVEAWAY: Biopelle snail serum, Eye patches, ZO skincare products, Root House coffee, NB Goods trucker Hat (wild heart rodeo hat in camo/brown) Olive & june nail polish, MixHers, Emergency Confetti, 4 things tote, Fable & Mane hair oil, Eye cream, Nutrafol for hair growth, Marlow pillow, Kitsch satin pillowcase + SO MANY other little Kitsch products, Visa gift card, Starbucks gift card.*listen to find out how to enter and win this awesome giveaway*See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Leanne is back for Part 3 of The Truth About Your Fat, where she covers: A deeper look at the importance of understanding and accepting your body, including your fat and fascia, rather than shaming or blaming it. A deep-dive into the interconnectedness of fat and fascia within our bodies and their roles in the nervous system, endocrine function, and sensory capabilities. She introduces to you to 3 amazing experts who have been Leanne's teachers over the years, and have dedicated their lives to studying and educating people about the nervous system, fat, and fascia.    Leanne's goal is to empower you to take care of your body (and this includes your fat and fascia), and to help you unravel the mysteries of body fat and fascia to help you improve your overall well-being and relationship with your body.   HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com 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    Resources: Dr. Cobb's Z-Health Education: https://zhealtheducation.com/Thomas Myers Anatomy Trains: https://www.anatomytrains.com/ Ashley Black's Fasciablaster:  https://fasciablaster.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial expert, Rachel Cruze, joins Amy to talk about her new book I'm Glad For What I Have. “It’s ok to have nice stuff, just don’t let your stuff have you” is something Rachel often says, so it was important for her to write this book to spark meaningful conversations with kids about entitlement and contentment.  Amy & Rachel also talk about the top things we get wrong about money, creative side hustles, money ‘trends’ that are draining our bank accounts, when to discuss money when dating, and recommendations for listeners (especially women) who need to ask for a raise.  ABOUT RACHEL: Rachel is a two-time #1 national bestselling author (Know Yourself Know Your Money and Love Your Life Not Theirs: 7 Money Habits For Loving The Life You Want.) She's also the Host of The Rachel Cruze Show and co-host of Smart Money Happy Hour.   HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy   GUEST: Rachel Cruze // @rachelcruze (Instagram, Twitter (X) & TikTok)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is watching TV together the lowest form of intimacy? Amy & Kat break down a comment made by Jay Shetty about TV being the lowest form of intimacy for couples. Kat reminds us that this blanket statement has the potential to make people feel shame or question what is working for them in their relationship. Depending on what you both enjoy, tv watching might be a great way for you to connect with your significant other! When an expert shares something like this, approach it like an idea, not a fact. Kat shares that she loves watching shows and also listening to audiobooks with her fiancé while they are on a walk together. They might not be talking in those moments, but they are still enjoying something together and it leads to conversations afterwards. Amy and Kat also chat about some recent health scares they’ve both had, including Amy’s rash on her temples, and Kat’s confession of having 11 cavities after not going to the dentist for 5 years! PSA: Flossing is important! Don’t skip it! Today’s Quote is from a sign in someone’s front yard: “I love you. You are probably thinking you don’t even know me, but if people can hate for no reason, I can love for no reason.” Kat is considering putting a little sign outside of her therapy practice. Amy suggested putting up a therapy joke: "Why did Waldo go to therapy? To find himself!"Have the day you need to have!! HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as Leanne continues to explore the complex topic of worthiness, diving into the paradox of feeling worthy when you DON'T feel worthy. Once again Leanne talks about the 5 Blocks to God’s love, originally introduced as a 'Self-Imaging' formula, and how these blocks, if not addressed, can hinder your experience of love and worthiness. This time however, the spotlight turns to the second ingredient and God Block: Self-Care, as Leanne challenges 'conventional' views of health by emphasizing a 3-dimensional approach—mental, emotional, and spiritual care—as the foundation for physical well-being. She encourages you to redefine health and self-care, while inviting God into the journey and addressing the cultural misconceptions that often lead to harmful practices, and she paints a picture of shifting from the world's take on health...to a more all-encompassing, God-centered one. It's time to toss out the one-size-fits-all approach, and figure out your unique recipe for health and well-being. But this time around: inviting God in as your Divine Partner. HOST: @LeanneEllington To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: In Part 2 of this series, Leanne is back to discuss the often-misunderstood topic of body fat and its relationship with fascia. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and appreciating fat, as it plays a crucial role in the body's functions and should not be stigmatized.    She also delves into the science behind fat and fascia, breaking it down very simply, but also highlighting how they are not just passive tissues but play active roles in metabolism, hormonal regulation, and more.   She also walks you through how fascia, a connective tissue, can interact with fat, affecting issues such as fat storage and fat loss.    Leanne's goal is to empower you to take care of your body (and this includes your fat and fascia), and to help you unravel the mysteries of body fat and fascia to help you improve your overall well-being and relationship with your body.   HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com 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    Resources: Learn From My Mistakes EPISODE The Cost Of Skinny EPISODESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat DeFatta, from You Need Therapy Podcast, is taking over 4 Things in a special Thanksgiving/Holiday inspired episode. FIRST THING: Kat talks about her favorite holiday traditions and what she thought only her family did until she learned on social media that just about everyone engages in this. SECOND THING: Kat brings her fiancé, AKA, Big P into the conversation to process what it has been like to combine families around the holidays. The holidays can be stressful when it comes to the “people pleasers” of the world and Kat reminds us that it is ok to be mindful of what you need as well as others! THIRD THING: Kat shares two of her favorite dessert recipes that will be making an appearance at her holiday get-togethers. FOURTH THING: Kat touches on body image around the holidays!    Blackberry cobbler recipe Homemade Chex Mix   You Need Therapy Body Image/ED related episodes: 5 Things to Remember on Thanksgiving Body Image Talk: With Crystal Lunenschloss MS, RDN, CEDRD, LPN Is Ozempic A Miracle Drug? with Jamison Worley MS, LDN, RDN, CNS Diet Culture Lives in the Safe Places with Leslie Schilling   HOST: @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Email Kat at: Kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!   Have the Thanksgiving you need to have!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the "God Pod", Leanne invites you to redefine "surrender" and actively shift from self-reliance to God's guidance. Diving into the first ingredient AND the first "God Block", the focus is on Self-Acceptance as both an ingredient for a loving Self-Image and a potential block to receiving God's love. Consider this episode a roadmap to recognizing and addressing your own "God Blocks", fostering self-acceptance, and taking practical steps to actually break through the "Paradox of Acceptance"...and how to accept yourself (even with all the messy bits) when you DON'T accept yourself. HOST: @LeanneEllingtonTo learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s quote is from NEEDTOBREATHE’s song “Dreams”:   That's why I throw my bones in the rhythm Sink my teeth in a good time Whole lot more than a feeling I could lose That's I why I brace myself every minute Trying to hold on tight for a good ride Fools like us are only here to prove You make dreams come true   Amy asks the question: when it comes to accomplishing the dreams in your life, where there has been struggle, but you’ve preserved - what comes to mind for you?     As a follow up to Amy’s conversation with her friend, Jeremiah, last week, Kat gives her thoughts on the 7 Primal Questions:  Am I safe?  Am I secure?  Am I loved?  Am I wanted?  Am I successful?  Am I good enough?  Do I have purpose?   Kat’s fiance did something to make her feel insecure when talking in his sleep which leads to a conversation about premarital couples counseling, keeping separate bank accounts, and interdependence (the healthy space between fully independent & co-dependent).  Email us: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com  Have the day you need to have!!   HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Nowadays fat has a bad rap. We hate it. We fear it. We name it. We blame it. We shame it. Some people will do whatever they can to destroy it and eliminate its "wrath" from their lives. But who ever said that fat was ugly, or something to be ashamed of? And what if you could work WITH it (learn how to actually take care of it on a nervous system level so you can actually get rid of it if that's what you want to do) instead of working AGAINST it? Since it IS such a prevalent "enemy" in today's world, and since it's not going away anytime soon, we might as well learn about it, right?    Unfortunately no one is talking about that side of it. What you eat and how you move is PART of the equation, but it doesn’t cover the whole picture. Not even close! And I truly believe (and science will back me up!) that your health, body, and emotional struggles are simply EFFECTS of something going on ‘higher up’ in your brain and nervous system (SEE ALSO: That system of systems that dictates EVERYTHING!). And in this 4 part series, we are going to talk about a subject matter that baffles most women and causes more shame and sadness than any topic I’ve encountered:  The Truth About YOUR FAT (and what you can actually do about it)   HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com 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    Resources: Learn From My Mistakes EPISODE The Cost Of Skinny EPISODESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you heard of Seven Primal Questions by Mike Foster? Amy's sister, Cristi, told her to get this book and take the quiz. Amy did and ended up with "Am I Wanted?" as her primal question (same as her sister!) Cristi highly recommends this book as part of a journey towards understanding yourself more and expressing yourself from a more authentic place.Am I safe?  Am I secure?  Am I loved?  Am I wanted?  Am I successful?  Am I good enough?  Do I have purpose?Amy's friend Jeremiah Carter joins her for this chat and they talk about the primal questions & so much more. HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda’s cousin & co-host of The Bobby Bones Show, Amy Brown, joins the podcast today!   Amanda & Amy talk about making necessary changes when you’re not feeling inspired, how your faith can expand during difficult and beautiful times, changing the filter on your perspective, and moving through the holidays with grace, solitude, & nostalgia.   They discuss:  Making necessary changes to follow your heart  Noticing when your energy lights up  How meditation led Amy to a stronger prayer practice Asking God for signs Being present  Tweaking your perspective & the shift from isolation to solitude  Celebrating the holidays through change & loss   Resources:  Listen to Amy & Amanda’s 5-Minute Guided Meditation Resource Download Amanda’s free “Waving Dreams Into Reality” Meditation Check out Amanda’s 18-Day Meditation Guide   Follow Amanda & Amy on Instagram @SoulPathology & @RadioAmy    Visit SoulPathology.com for more tools & resources or to book a private session with Amanda today! Enjoy the “Soul Sessions” podcast? Follow, subscribe, rate & review wherever you listen to podcasts! Send us an email with your thoughts, questions & feedback: Podcast@SoulSessions.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s quote: “Therapy should have open houses like elementary school so my therapist can meet everyone I talk about” - @steadfastcounseling    Inspired by Annie Downs, “That Sounds Fun”, Amy & Kat talk about making a list of things that sound fun to you during the stressful holiday season (rather than just focusing on the things that sound like a drag on your to do list). Ideas include:   Grabbing your favorite coffee drink Baking chocolate chip cookies Hiking in the woods  Reading a good book Singing carpool karaoke  Have a game night Curling up by a fire Learning something new    What sounds fun to you?? Make a list!    Amy & Kat have fun playing The Toast’s “When You Know The Words To The Song” Game    Other topics discussed: Cooking for the holidays (links to Amy’s fav recipes below!) Apple TV’s “Lessons in Chemistry” (spoiler alert!) and other shows that remind us of the double standards women used to face Do you feel stressed when trying to verify you're not a robot??  Amy’s picture frame TV doesn’t actually have a frame… Amy bought Kat something inappropriate for her Bachelorette party on Etsy  PTL = Praise the Lord    Amy’s Recipes:  Alabama Mac & Cheese Cinnamon Rolls & Sausage Gravy Sweet & Salty Grilled Cheese   Bonus quotes:  “The future is going to be crazy”  “Today I completed a chore that I’ve been putting off for 6 months. It took 15 minutes. I will learn nothing from this”  “I love the concept of being somebody’s peace, but unfortunately I’m insane”     If you’re looking for gifts for the holidays that can be fun & help with gratitude & perspective- grab a 4 Things Gratitude Journal at 4Things.com (100% proceeds go to education in Haiti via Project Medishare).   Email us: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com  Have the day you need to have!!   HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leanne is kicking off a new series based on her own experiences navigating "The Paradox of Worthiness" (as she calls it). As in, how do you feel worthy when you don't feel worthy?There is so much talk nowadays about self-love and worthiness, but the crucial question remains: How do we truly embrace it if all we’ve ever known is the opposite? How do you suddenly feel worthy if all you’ve ever known is feeling unworthy?   In this kickoff to the series, Leanne introduces you to (what she calls) "The 5 Blocks To Love", and how she discovered that when it came to actually FEELING worthy of being loved, that was a really hard concept for her to grasp at first. It felt like something was actually blocking her. And that's when she discovered that there were "5 Blocks" that were hindering her ability to RECEIVE what was already there, and that this was what was actually causing her resistance. She also discovered that removing those blocks catapulted her ability to connect to herself, others, and God. You're going to get an in-depth look at each of these blocks in this upcoming series, but first she dives into the fusion of faith, neuroscience, and self-image as a pathway to feeling worthy and putting yourself in the optimal position to remove your own blocks. HOST: @LeanneEllington Episodes Mentioned: ★ The Faith-Brain Connection: Where Self Image Meets Neuroscience★ A Scientist Goes Looking For God★ How God Helped Me Heal My Fears About Being Alone the Rest of My Life Authors Mentioned: ★ Curt Thompson: https://curtthompsonmd.com/ ★ Chip Dodd: https://www.chipdodd.com/ To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Amy and Leanne are back for PART 5 of the 5-part Self-Image series called "Do You Know Your True Value and Worth?", where they take a deep dive into the concept of "Self Endorsement".  It's not practical or even possible for anyone (specially women) to completely disregard what others think about them. However, what is possible is learning to value your own opinion of yourself (even just a little bit) more than someone else's opinion of you. Imagine a world where you might LIKE that validation, but you don't NEED external endorsement to determine your own self-worth, beauty, or desirability. That is the conversation that Amy and Leanne invite you into in this episode, helping you to ultimately reshape your own self-image in a more empowering way.   HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmyHOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com 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.

Have you watched the David Beckham documentary? Amy has never been into soccer, but she is now!!! The doc about Becks is so good. It even motivated Amy to go to her first ever professional soccer game. Her friend Jeremiah Carter (a soccer maven) joins her this episode to chat all things Beckham & so much more! #pimpinjoy HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Jeremiah Carter // @jmiahcarter // @streetkings_fc // https://www.startstopsmost.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's quote: "Vacations are cool, but have you ever stayed home in your pajamas and not spoken to anyone for a week?" - @mytherapistsays Amy talks about her next vacations plans; going to Hawaii with her kids and her sisters family for Thanksgiving! Which leads into a conversation about coparenting, and if it's not your turn to have the kids home for the holiday. Does a once in a life time trip make it an exception? Other topics discussed: - New Balance shoes - What Amy might do on Christmas Day / Bartaco - Kat's fancy juice machine - Bucket List places to travel - Britney Spears' new memoir and the "It's Britany" series   This years gift guide episode is coming soon!   Email us: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com Have the day you need to have!!   HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rewind about 4 years ago to when my dear friend Ketric Newell told me something I DID NOT want to hear..."Leanne your Self-Imaging curriculum is GREAT, but I don't want you to teach it to the teenage girls at The Teen Dream Center....YET."Ugggh! The nerve of him to tell me it wasn't ready --  or that I wasn't ready! (Or whatever I perceived him to be saying to me.)But now I can see that he had a VERY good reason to say that to me, and it was this: I was still teaching "self-love" and "self-worth" as something that you do (strictly) through your OWN strength. In other words, it was this hyper-independent reliance on SELF to do all the heavy-lifting. And yes I was a little bit "butt hurt" (as the kids say nowadays) when I first heard him say that, but that's only because I didn't yet GET IT!That is...until I DID get it.Because in a world that often encourages self-sufficiency, this concept of letting go and allowing God to take the lead can feel a little daunting (or if you're anything like me....totally FOREIGN!) But what if you could see it in a whole new light?If you think that asking for help is WEAKNESS (as I raise my hands in admission)If you struggle with this idea of surrendering your burdens over to God or a higher power (boy did I ever!)  If you constantly feel like you have to prove how strong, able, tough, or [fill-in-the-blank] you are (SEE ALSO: my entire life before I let God in)...Then you will LOVE this intimate sit-down with a man I describe as a humble, poetic, prophetic named Ketric. It's an invitation to simply try on a new definition of "surrender" and the profound impacts that can happen when you shift from self-reliance to God's guidance.HOST: @LeanneEllingtonGUEST: @KetricYou can find out more about Ketric and the Teen Dream Center here:https://www.ketric.tv/https://www.teendreamcenter.com/To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Amy and Leanne are back for PART 4 of the 5-part Self-Image series called "Do You Know Your True Value and Worth?", where they take a deep dive into the concept of "Self Worth". It's crucial to understand what you are "weighing" and measuring in your life, as well as the currency by which you are judging yourself --- especially if you are constantly "weighing" yourself based on external factors like your appearance, jean size, career status, relationship status, fill-in-the-blank --- rather than defining and setting your own 'currency' for self-worth. Many women have never examined this aspect of themselves, and that's why Amy and Leanne encourage you to reflect on how you are valuing yourself, and in this episode they walk you through creating a self-worth currency that aligns with your personal goals and happiness, rather than relying solely on external 'measuring sticks'.    HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmyHOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com 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.

If you could sit down with the moms of entertainers that you love & admire...what would you ask them? Amy's guest today gets to do just that. Jennifer Vickery Smith, host of the 'Got It From My Momma' podcast, sits down with Amy to share where the idea for such a fun podcast came from (hint: it was during a big night for her rising country star son) & inside scoop on some of the moms of artists & athletes she's had on (most recently Travis Kelce's mom!)  Out of all the moms Jennifer has interviewed, she share's who is the… funniest (Luke Bryan's mom) biggest fan of their child (Parker McCollum's mom) full of wisdom (Steph Curry's mom)  Other moms she's interviewed you may want to check out: Kelsea Ballerini's mom Jonas Brothers' mom Thomas Rhett's mom Jessie James Decker's mom Hardy's mom Lauren Alaina's mom Sadie Robertson's mom & so many more!   Jennifer has so many great stories & we love this chat so much! ABOUT JENNIFER: Jennifer is a 20-year media veteran, having worked as an on-camera reporter, anchor, producer, and print journalist in both the world of entertainment and broadcast news. Jennifer has worked with each of the major networks, and nationally broadcast entertainment programs, including Entertainment Tonight and EXTRA and can often be seen on Nashville’s WSMV-TV. Jennifer is momma herself to rising country music artist Conner Smith. (Valory/Big Machine) JENNIFER'S PODCAST:'Got It From My Momma' is an interview-format podcast with the moms of your favorite entertainers and entertaining moms! In each episode, our guests share stories from an artist’s childhood and the journey to stardom from the perspective only a momma can share! Heartwarming and never-before-heard stories about family, faith, and fame fill the engaging episodes, appealing to fans of the stars and listeners who love good stories and great advice!JENNIFER ONLINE: @jvickerysmith@gotitfrom_mymomma@dollyrvwww.gotitfrommymommapodcast.com HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re kicking off November by diving into the energies and experiences we're all going to be faced with this month!    November is a month of completion, closure, wisdom, and ascension. It’s the time to step into your integrity and highest character but it’s also a month of added stress, pressure, & responsibility which can lead to feeling overwhelmed instead of joyful during the holiday season.    Amanda will talk through how to practically harness your energy this month to find deeper clarity and purpose. She will talk about the difference between gratitude & appreciation and how tapping into appreciation can be a game changer for shifting your outlook, finding more joy in your day, and taking you to a higher vibration in life!  In this episode, we discuss:  The numerology of November: it’s time to dream big! Reducing clutter in your life to find greater happiness, health and wellbeing  Showing up with integrity and compassion in your relationships and the world Being more intentional and finding joy during the stressful holiday season Learning to better communicate your needs  Creating positive energy in daily interactions and clearing your energy field of resentment and negativity  The difference between gratitude and appreciation   Join Amanda as she shares tips and insights on how to make the most of November to better align with your highest self!    Questions to ask yourself when feeling overwhelmed: What am I ready to let go of for the greater good?  Where can I make sacrifices in my day? What really matters?  How can I better communicate my needs & ask for help? How can I make greater meaning out of seemingly innocuous moments in my day? Where can I find the rainbow in my clouds?    Related Episodes: Numerology 101, The Numerology of 2023,    Send us your feedback! SoulSessions@me.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you heard of PMI? Short for "premature intimacy". It's when you share too many personal details too early in a relationship. Amy & Kat talk about everything from dating trends (like PMI & VBD: "vision board dating") to a list of things people pretend to hate (like gossip) to what women do for confidence (like changing hair). Kat also shares some wedding updates...like her new exciting idea to do at the end of the evening for a late night treat. This led to an entire conversation about dipping sauces & whether or not it's acceptable to put ketchup on a breakfast biscuit?? This led to a grilled cheese hack that Amy's dad taught her...it guarantees the perfect golden outside & she also shares a tasty+salty+sweet concoction that he used to make! Circling back to gossip...Kat shares some ways to not use it as a low form of connection since it's one of the top things people pretend to hate. What are other things you think people pretend to hate?? Email us: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com Have the day you need to have!!   HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Ridley Baron's life took an unimaginable turn when he survived a traumatic car accident, which tragically claimed the life of his beloved wife. As if fate hadn't dealt him a heavy enough blow, another devastating twist awaited him at the hospital when an accidental overdose took the life of his infant child. Ridley found himself a single father and a pastor who had lost his way, grappling with grief and questioning his connection to God.But in the depths of his despair, Ridley embarked on a remarkable journey of healing, redemption, and unwavering faith. Join us as he shares his story of finding light in the darkest moments, discovering strength when he didn't think he had any left, and ultimately finding purpose in (and through) his trials.Prepare to be inspired as we explore the depths of human faith, resilience, and the boundless capacity to find purpose even in the midst of the most profound tragedy.HOST: @LeanneEllington GUEST: Ridley Barron, Lead Pastor Grove Hill Church // Ridley Barron You can find Ridley's Book On Amazon HERE! To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Amy and Leanne are back for PART 3 of the 5-part Self-Image series called "Do You Know Your True Value and Worth?", where they take a deep dive into the concept of "Self Esteem", which revolves around the "know, like, and trust" factor of yourself. Many women struggle with trusting themselves because they make promises to themselves but fail to follow through. And this is the cycle that causes you to lose trust and respect in yourself, and leads you to lack confidence and reliance on your own abilities. Instead of having a relationship of trust, confidence, and belief in yourself, your trust becomes negotiable, and it affects your entire self-image...until NOW! Amy and Leanne walk you through the process of up-leveling and rewiring your self-image, so you can stop the cycle of making unkept promises, earn back your own trust, and make certain aspects of your life non-negotiable. HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmyHOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com 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 first learned of the "snail stuff" she puts on her face from her go-to face girl, Keri (@thenashvillebeautygirl) and ever since she's been obsessed. There are so many benefits and since Amy's not an expert....she brought one on Valerie Johnston who is a consultant to Biopelle for product, scientific and training resources. Valerie is highly knowledgeable and experienced and gives us all the details! Amy is simply a fan of this stuff, as are some of you, so she wanted an expert to break things down! "Snail Stuff" = Biopell's Tensage 40 The Radiance Eye Cream Amy loves! You can also hit up Biopelle.com to learn more. Make sure to check Amy's "snail" highlight button on her Instagram page (@RadioAmy) to grab a code that may work - it's not always active - but worth looking into + Amy will always share on IG when Amazon has it on sale!    HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sex drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll was a way of life for Pastor Corey Trimble, until God intervened and reshaped his destiny.In this heart-to-heart conversation with Pastor Corey, he shared his raw and unfiltered account of his tumultuous journey marked by moments of despair, suicide attempts, and drug abuse that led to the pivotal moment he found God that forever altered the trajectory of his life.If you've ever grappled with thoughts like: "I'm too far gone to ever change.""I'm too broken to be loved.""All the bad things I've done — God MUST be mad at me.""Is this what rock bottom feels like?"...then please, please, please go hear Corey's story.It serves as a testament to the miraculous power of faith and forgiveness, and directly illustrates the unlimited potential for redemption and healing on the path from brokenness to wholeness -- even in the darkest of days. I'm honored to share Corey's testimony and this powerful reminder of the unwavering love of God that made it all possible.  HOST: @LeanneEllington GUEST: Corey Trimble, Lead Pastor Experience Community Church To learn more about ECC: https://experiencecc.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ExperienceMurfreesboro/ @theexperiencecommunitychurchtnTo learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and Kat cover a variety of topics in this episode including the reason you should keep your gas tank on empty, Amy’s recent AHA moment, what they are both celebrating right now (Kat got a new weave!), and the benefits of putting up Christmas decorations early. Kat also gives her expert advice to a listener who emailed us asking about the best way to respond when lighthearted comments are made about food or body in a family setting. TODAY’S QUOTE: “The most powerful person is who decides their self-worth is not a group decision.”- @case.kenny LISTENER EMAIL:What is the best way to respond when lighthearted comments are made about food or body in a family setting? Send your emails to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com. We love hearing from you.  Have the day you need to have! HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Amy and Leanne are back for PART 2 of the 5-part Self-Image series called "Do You Know Your True Value and Worth?", where they take a deep dive into the concept of "Self Care", which  (as you'll learn) is so much more than a "manicures and bubble baths" conversation. Amy and Leanne give a perspective on Self Care that extends beyond physical health and includes the mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and relational side of things, which is CRUCIAL if you truly want to learn to care for your own needs. Self-care is not just about diet and exercise but about understanding what it takes to care for yourself in a holistic sense, and that's why they invite you to redefine your own definition of health, starting at the mind, body, spirit, heart level, rather than being solely focused on physical aesthetics or hard work. Self care is SO personal, and that's why relying on others to dictate your own health and well-being can be limiting and disempowering. Join Amy and Leanne as they pave the way to a more 3-dimensional Self-Care conversation that encompasses taking care of your entire brain and nervous system -- from mind and body to heart and spirit. HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmyHOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com 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 talks to Haley about a recent terrorization at her home by teenagers in her neighborhood. They had shirts covering their faces in an effort to remain anonymous, but they messed with the wrong house because Haley is an enneagram 8. She was not going to let this go until she tracked down who these kids were. She called 911, talked to the police & put a campaign up on her social media. In a few short hours she had them identified....don't mess with Haley (or her husband, as he is a lawyer!) These teens probably think they're partaking in something innocent & funny, but their behavior is not okay! Parents: we need to make sure we're talking to our kids about the dangers of these types of "pranks" (someone could get shot...seriously!) Other things discussed: - Acceptable pranks (what happened to simply toilet papering houses?) - One bad decision could change your life - Ghostbusters - Nicole Galyon    HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Haley Dollarhide // @HaleyDollarhideSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode revolves around a post that one of our listeners, Ashley Beck, put up about how the worst of us can show up so easily online. She appropriately titled the post: "A Place for the Worst in Us" and we hope this chat will help us all think twice before we post a rude or snarky comment online. Ashley starts off asking for help (on Nextdoor) after her home was burglarized. She was hoping to find neighbors who might have video surveillance, etc... The comments were thoughtful at first and then soon went to the place most social media has the tendency to go: meanness and name-calling about elected officials, police, and generalizations about the citizens of Baton Rouge. None of it was helpful or relevant. This leads Ashley to wonder: Have we lost the ability to hold our tongues, to take a step back, to not rush to snap judgment or share every thought that enters our minds?? Her post ends with encouragement as she longs for neighbors who can agree to disagree and respond with civility and respect on important matters like political issues and religious views, and more benign things like hobbies, tone of voice, and food choices, and everything in between.  Thank you Ashley for this important conversation...we all need to keep this in mind when we're online! QUOTES: "Be so confident knowing what you bring to the table that you're willing to eat alone until you find the right table." - @WomenOnTop "Maybe the journey isn't so much about becoming anything. Maybe it's about unbecoming everything that really isn't you. So that you can be who you were meant to be in the first place." - Paulo Coelho HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this next episode of "The God Pod", Leanne shows you how to take a faith-based approach to addressing your own food and body struggles, by blending spirituality and faith WITH rewiring your brain for peace-of-mind and freedom. On the surface, it might not seem like the way we relate to our bodies and our eating habits has anything to do with God, but as you'll learn it's ALL related. She'll draw from biblical wisdom AND evidence-based research to highlight the idea that faith can be a guiding force in breaking free from self-limiting beliefs and finding the strength to overcome addiction-like behaviors with food or sugar.  Faith and spirituality can absolutely play a profound role in your own personal growth and healing, and that's why Leanne's goal is to simply invite you into this new way to approach your struggles and to take away a renewed sense of empowerment, self-love, and faith, as you consider new ways to tackle your own food and body struggles. So whether you're seeking guidance, inspiration, or a fresh perspective on your own journey, this episode has something valuable to offer everyone. HOST: @LeanneEllington RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Tale of 2 Roots Infographic HERE Stressless Eating Masterclass HERE To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Amy and Leanne are here for PART 1 of the 5-part Self-Image series called "Do You Know Your True Value and Worth?", where they take a deep dive into the concept of "Self Acceptance". This is often the most challenging aspect of our Self-Image to grasp, because many of us are so focused on our flaws, shortcomings, and past mistakes... so accepting ourselves feels foreign. Amy and Leanne walk you through practical ways to practice true self-acceptance when it comes to embracing yourself without exception, without shame, blame, guilt, or self-rejection, and without comparison-itus or perfectionism. It's about accepting yourself as you are right now, 'warts' and all, without waiting to achieve certain goals to feel that way. This is so much easier said than done, and that's why they break it down in easy-to-digest baby steps that will meet you where you are in your own self-acceptance journey. HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmyHOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com 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's guest is Josie Rushing, an Award Winning Brazilian Celebrity Massage Therapist and one of the names behind the Brazilian Lymphatic Massage.    AMY & JOSIE DISCUSS: -Ways to Detox Your Body Daily (you need to get this tongue scraper ASAP)  -How to know if your body is inflamed -Benefits of Lymphatic Massage  -Why self-tanner is ruining our skin  -Josie shares an easy self-massage that you can do to your stomach when you need to use the bathroom but you're not able to (aka: you're constipated!)  -& More   Considered a major part of our immune system, lymph nodes are located all over the body but most identifiable in the neck, armpits, and groin areas. Unfortunately, stagnant lymph flow can result in swelling, bloating, fatigue, and/or excess toxins left to accumulate within our body. Having a BLDM regimen can assist us with promoting that system to detox naturally — and energize the body. In Brazil, having these types of therapeutic massages done is a regular thing like getting your hair done, nails, or facials are here in America.   The Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage by Josie Rushing is an exclusive method that instantaneously sculpts your body. It starts with an invigorating warm up; stimulating specific points of the body, while improving blood circulation with the “cupping” technique. The Majority of the work is done manually and is perfect for aligning and exalting your curves. This massage provides you with a 50-minute session of relaxation that will make you forget about all the worries of your busy life.   Brazilicious Beauty Spa by Josie Rushing Locations: Nashville, Round Rock, Austin & Brazil   HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Josie Rushing // @braziliciousbeautyspa // @josiesrushingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is World Mental Health Day, and that’s why it's the perfect time to talk about the faith-brain connection, and how it has EVERYTHING to do with your  own mental and emotional health. In this next episode of The God Pod, Leanne takes you on a journey to explore the profound interplay between faith, self-image, and neuroscience. Leanne breaks down (in simple science terms) how just influencing ONE specific part of the brain (the Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC), or the "social brain" as she calls it) can change the game for you -- simply by knowing about it -- as just this ONE part of the brain influences everything from self-perception and emotional pain to coping mechanisms and physical pain. Inviting God into the conversation right away, she shares how this region of the brain drives our need for acceptance and connection while also playing a big role in your coping mechanisms or habits which you feel are "out of control". And it's not just theory either, as she shares evidence-based scientific studies that show how faith has been proven to drastically impact everything from self-esteem and addiction recovery...to the alleviation of physical pain, and how THIS can hold the keys to your own mental and emotional health. Ultimately, she's simply inviting you to 'try on' this idea that faith can be a catalyst for healing, strength, and transformation in the realm of mental and emotional well-being.HOST: @LeanneEllington To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com. What's God Got to Do With It is an iHeartRadio podcast on the Amy Brown Podcast network. It's written and hosted by Leanne Ellington, Executive Produced by Elizabeth Fazio, Post Production and Editing by Houston Tilley, and Original music written by Cheryl Stark & produced by Adam StarkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

QUOTE: What is meant for you will arrive in clarity, not confusion (from @steven) JOKE: Did you hear about the two spiders that just got married?!? I HEARD THEY MET ON THE WEB! (Amy shared this in honor of Kat & Big P's wedding shower this last weekend - since they met online - shout out Hinge!) THE MEANING OF LIFE: The meaning of life. To give love and receive love. (from @MelRobbins) Love is a verb.  Demonstrate it. Express it. Show it. And allow yourself to receive love - let it in- in ALL beautiful forms..... A smile from a stranger The sun rising every morning A hug from someone you love Helping out a neighbor A high-five in the mirror Checking in on a friend Showing up Love is expressed in so many ways. Receive it all and express it every single day.   LISTENER EMAILS: Email from Donnetta: I'm catching up on the Bobby Bones Show podcast (I'm way behind!) and just heard the segment about one of your kids going by a different name at school. I love that you are trying to be supportive of your kid in their name choice. When I was in 4th grade, I wanted so badly to be Kelly Kapowski from Saved by the Bell, and I was tired of people struggling with my name (and mocking my last name, which was Stonerock....lots of Flintstones jokes made at my expense), so I started signing my assignments with the name Kelly. My math teacher (which was at a private school) decided to keep me from getting the grades I earned because "there's no Kelly in this class" and without my name on a paper (in a class of 8, mind you. Process of elimination should have been pretty simple), I got a zero. When my parents heard about it, I got into so much trouble for trying to change my name because they had put time and effort into my name. I remember being so angry and feeling like they didn't care about my feelings or opinions, nor were they interested in listening to anything I had to say.  All that to say, it actually helps my inner child to hear your very different approach to a similar situation.Email from Kayla: You asked in a recent the 5th thing episode about whether episode titles affect how we listen. I’m sure it’s different for everyone but I personally do enjoy getting a little glimpse of what the episode is going to entail, so that I can gauge if it would be a good time for me to listen to a particular episode based on my mood. For example, I recently skipped one about grief because while it’s been 11 years since my dad passed, I just wasn’t in a place that day to listen to anything heavy or grief related. While I like the idea of a cute title such as “food, free people, & freeing your mind”, I really appreciate the titles that provide some insight as to what the episode covers.  Love everything y’all do! keep it up! Email from Hannah: Just started listening to your podcast, so I’m going back and listening to past episodes. Just listen to your newest episode today and I’m not going to lie if I see a title that has nothing to do with me or something that I’m not interested in knowing or learning about. I have skipped it. I love your show so far. I listen to Bobby bones show all the time and one day I looked your name up on Apple Podcasts and found this one!4 THINGS GRATITUDE: Amy and Kat both share what they're currently thankful for in these 4 categories: -Food or Drink -TV Show or Movie -IG Follow -Book & MORE!!!   HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: In part 3 of "Beyond the Mirror: Fashion's Role in Self-Love and Body Image," Sarai White is back on the show with Leanne to share a comprehensive how-to guide on dressing for your body type, helping you discover the art of embracing your unique beauty through fashion. The journey begins with a fundamental shift in perspective, encouraging you to evaluate your body from a place of neutrality, free from judgment and societal standards.   Next, they explore how to transform your confidence by curating clothing that enhances your body type, as they also delve into the positive impact of social media, guiding you to find influencers who specialize in dressing for your specific body type, promoting self-love and body positivity.   And of course, they'll share practical tips on how to embrace (rather than conceal) yourself in your clothing choices. Whether or not your body is where you THINK you want it to be right now, it's time to celebrate and highlight your unique beauty and learn how to use fashion as a tool for self-expression and self-love, continuing your journey towards a more positive body image.   HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com 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    GUEST: Sarai White // @GetFitWithSarai https://www.thestyledmagnolia.com/ @thestyledmagnoliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haley shares why she throws parties and is a carefree host + the outdoor movie party she's been throwing for 12 years! (this is partly her overcompensating as an adult because of things from her childhood, but thanks to the enneagram she has learned to compensate the right amount!) Do you think if you ignore a problem enough it either goes away or ruins your life?? (this is the gist of a quote Amy shares that might make you lol a little) Amy shares how people express their affection through food (so many ways to show love through food + Amy talks about the amazing food spread at Haley's party last weekend + shares a yummy ham & swiss sliders recipe) There's a 6 word phrase that will shift your day & help you feel more joy (this comes from Mel Robbins and could be a game changing thing you can say to yourself every day!) Songs Amy is loving from women in country music (3 songs from 3 artists & they are all so good) + speaking of women in country music, Haley is running the @WomeniHeartCountry account, so make sure you're following that & listening to the show that Amy hosts every weekend! HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Haley Dollarhide // @HaleyDollarhideSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Free People clothing to food cravings to finding the right way to tell someone you're pregnant (when you know they desperately want a baby too) to figuring out locked away memories/pain in your brain, Amy & Kat talk about several different things (mostly driven from listener emails!) TODAY'S QUOTE: "Nothing is impossible. The word itself says 'I'm possible!'" — Audrey HepburnLISTENER EMAILS: -What type of shirts is Amy's sister wearing on the episode of Building Roots that she did with Amy? -Who is the impartial news source we often talk about? -What is the best way to tell someone I'm pregnant when they are trying to get pregnant and haven't yet been able to? -What is EMDR? Brainspotting? Send your emails to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com. We love hearing from you.  Have the day you need to have!    HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have beliefs that are holding you back that (no matter what you try), they continue to have a stronghold on you?In this week's episode of the God Pod, Leanne Ellington shares her personal journey of transforming beliefs through the unique intersection of where "faith meets science"...and where "science meets faith", as we start to unravel how faith and science intersect in transforming your deepest-held beliefs about yourself. She shares a unique process to transform your own beliefs, but also takes you on a deeply introspective voyage, and candidly discusses her transition from attempting to change her beliefs purely through scientific and emotional tools...to inviting God into the conversation. She shares her initial struggles with self-worth and the fear of "being alone the rest of her life", and details how she crafted new beliefs that resonated with her core self and how she "backed them up" with carefully-chosen scripture. Leanne's journey from skepticism to faith, from doubt to trust, ultimately culminated in a profound transformation, including the unexpected and beautiful development of a loving relationship, and this episode invites you to explore your own beliefs and see where "faith meets science" can help you reshape your own self-perceptions.HOST: @LeanneEllington To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.What's God Got to Do With It is an iHeartRadio podcast on the Amy Brown Podcast network. It's written and hosted by Leanne Ellington, Executive Produced by Elizabeth Fazio, Post Production and Editing by Houston Tilley, and Original music written by Cheryl Stark & produced by Adam StarkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: In part 2 of this series, Leanne is back with guest Sarai White as they dive into the foundational beliefs that undermine our relationship with fashion (and how these beliefs can be reshaped to foster self-love and confidence).  They challenge the common notion that you need to meet certain standards or goals before you 'deserve' to look and feel great in your clothes and other myths and common beliefs that come up for women as they are exploring this subject. More importantly they invite you into the powerful transformation that occurs when you recognize your worth right now (not “when you get there” or reach a certain goal)...and embrace fashion through THOSE eyes.    They highlight the importance of living in the present moment, reminding you that the most special occasion is today. Waiting for some future "when" can hinder your journey towards self-love, and they explore how investing a little extra time in choosing and planning your outfits can make a world of difference in how you feel about yourself NOW.   Lastly, they celebrate the individuality of fashion. It's about defining your own style, not adhering to trends or others' expectations. Your fashion choices should be a reflection of your unique essence, and fashion is (and can be!) a potent tool for nurturing self-love and confidence.   HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com 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    GUEST: Sarai White // @GetFitWithSarai https://www.thestyledmagnolia.com/ @thestyledmagnoliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cristi & Ben Dozier (Amy's sister & brother-in-law) join as guests and the 4 main things they touch on: Amy's major mistake when she interviewed Dolly!! There's a very special story about Dolly & Jesus that went down when Amy & Cristi's dad passed away...so Crisit fills us in on that beautiful story. The episode of Cristi & Ben's HGTV show that Amy was a part of last weekend (you can stream it now on Max...just search Building Roots season 2 episode 2...the episode title is: "A River Runs Through It") Mantra cards & Crisit's new life mission statement: "I am now fully aware of my agency to create a life of purposeful intention & profound meaning!" Cristi shares simple ways to make your home more inviting...she calls it "making your home feel like a welcoming hug!" HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUESTS: Cristi Dozier // @CristiDozier // RootHouseCo.com (coffee shop) Ben Dozier // @BenDozier // RootDesignCompany.com (design firm) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's quote comes from Marilyn Monroe: "I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." THINGS DISCUSSED: -Opposites don't actually attract (study shows most couples are more similar) -Kat shares some wedding updates -Parasites and full moons -Finding out what you want &/or need in a partner (Kat shares her 20, 10, 3 exercise which could also be used to narrow down traits you're looking for in friends too)  -Meeting expectations (FYI: your partner doesn't have to meet ALL of your needs!)    HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Leanne and special guest Pastor Kevin Queen delve into the beliefs that often keep people from forming a meaningful relationship with God. They explore the misconceptions, worldly views, and unbiblical beliefs that can hinder individuals from connecting with their spirituality, inviting listeners to consider new possibilities.Beliefs Explored Were:"I’m too broken-- too far gone."Addressing feelings of unworthiness, the podcast highlights God's love and forgiveness."My shame is different/worse than others'."Emphasizing that shame is a common struggle, the episode provides a biblical perspective on coping."I’ve been this way far too long."Discussing transformation and redemption, the podcast assures it's never too late to begin anew with God."God is mad at me."Correcting the misconception of God's anger, the episode emphasizes His love and forgiveness."I was around religion growing up, and I know what it’s like. I don't want 'that'."Distinguishing religion from a genuine relationship with God, the podcast encourages exploration."What would my family think?" and "What would my friends think?"Addressing concerns about family and peer reactions, listeners are urged to explore their beliefs independently.The episode wraps up by reiterating the invitation to listeners: "Just try on this new story, this new possibility." It emphasizes the importance of challenging and reevaluating these beliefs about God,  regardless of your current beliefs, to open your hearts and minds to a different perspective on spirituality and God.   HOST: @LeanneEllington GUEST: Pastor Kevin Queen @crosspoint.tv  or https://crosspoint.tv/ To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com. What's God Got to Do With It is an iHeartRadio podcast on the Amy Brown Podcast network. It's written and hosted by Leanne Ellington, Executive Produced by Elizabeth Fazio, Post Production and Editing by Houston Tilley, and Original music written by Cheryl Stark & produced by Adam Stark.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a minute since we have done a listener Q&A so we are pumped to have one up for you! Kalya, who has been a listener for 15 years, is on a growth journey, so her questions for Amy were centered around that! Hope you Enjoy!! THINGS DISCUSSED: -Values or character traits Amy uses to make decisions-What people misunderstand about Amy -When Amy's kids look back on their childhood what does she hope they remember -What would Amy tell herself 10 years ago to help enhance her lifeThanks for the great questions, Kayla!  GUEST HOST: Listener Kayle HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: In the first episode of "Beyond the Mirror: Fashion's Role in Self-Love and Body Image," Leanne brings on Sarai White to take you on a journey into the world of fashion as a powerful tool for healing your body image. Drawing inspiration from iconic makeover shows like Oprah, Sally Jessy Raphael, and Ricki Lake, Sarai shares how she first explored the art of dressing for the body you have -- rather than feeling shame about the body that you DON'T have.    Sarai shares her personal journey from "fitness to fashion" and how it played a role in experiencing herself and her clients (where she witnessed firsthand) the profound impact of choosing clothing that complements and celebrates your unique beauty.    They'll uncover how it's not just about having a stylist or a massive budget; it's about selecting clothing that enhances your natural features AND contributes to your own healing journey with your body. The best part? You can do the same for yourself!   Throughout this episode, they discuss the importance of understanding your unique body, using clothing as a confidence booster, and providing practical tips on selecting outfits that suit your body type and personal style.    They'll also talk about the incredible transformation that's possible when you look through the lens of fashion as a tool to discover more self-love & healing.   HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com 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    GUEST: Sarai White // @GetFitWithSarai https://www.thestyledmagnolia.com/ @thestyledmagnoliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you share your location with friends or family/spouses?? Amy & Haley sit down for an OG episode with all 4 things being different and the FIRST THING is tracking locations of loved ones! Haley has location services on for all of her friends...too much true crime has made her this way. There's also a girl on TikTok going viral for her "controversial" rules that have kept her relationship strong and 1 of those rules is that both of them have their phone location turned on "at all times" for "convenience and safety." SECOND THING: Amy shares an easy thing you can do to make new friends based on research. This leads to a conversation about pet peeves and common daily stressors that annoy us! THIRD THING: A Stanford neuroscientist claims THIS morning routine "makes you better at everything" so Amy goes over his step-by-step rules for an "optimized" morning routine! FOURTH THING: When you go for a walk, do you always have your earbuds in? You may want to leave them at home next time. Amy & Haley talk about why "silent walks" are good for you and why psychologists are encouraging people to take walks sans music, etc...   HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Haley Dollarhide // @HaleyDollarhideSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Leanne and special guest Pastor Kevin Queen explore how to "try on" a new story to meet you where you are on your own journey. As Leanne shares the practical path she needed to take to meet her in her own skepticism, doubt, and curiosity, Kevin shares his own insights and wisdom on how we can all take steps to meet ourselves where we are. The 4 Steps they shared specifically were: Step 1: Discovering Jesus The Man - A Historical PerspectiveFirst, how to suspend disbelief and dive into the historical accounts of Jesus as a man from Nazareth. Learn what history books say about Jesus as a foundational starting point.Step 2: Unveiling Jesus' Character and TeachingsExplore the heart, soul, and character of Jesus, focusing on his interactions and teachings. Discover how Jesus treated the marginalized and his perspectives on old and new laws.Step 3: The Trade-off and Promises of Following JesusDelve into the concept of following Jesus, considering what you give up and what you gain. Explore the promises and blessings that come with this choice.Step 4: Investing in TransformationEmbrace the idea of investing your time, energy, heart, and soul in reevaluating various aspects of your life through Jesus' teachings. The invitation strictly being: Just try on this new story and new possibility. Regardless of your familiarity with Jesus, Leanne and Kevin offer a fresh perspective on his life and teachings, encouraging personal growth and transformation. You're simply invited to "Get To Know This Guy Called Jesus", and open your hearts and minds to the possibilities that await when you embrace this new perspective. HOST: @LeanneEllington GUEST: Pastor Kevin Queen @crosspoint.tv  or https://crosspoint.tv/ To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com. What's God Got to Do With It is an iHeartRadio podcast on the Amy Brown Podcast network. It's written and hosted by Leanne Ellington, Executive Produced by Elizabeth Fazio, Post Production and Editing by Houston Tilley, and Original music written by Cheryl Stark & produced by Adam Stark.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How is it that Kat has never seen an episode of Golden Girls? Amy is shocked to learn this after sharing a Rose (Betty White) quote at the top of today's show. Amy also went over a post that shared some really good mental health advice (i.e. treat yourself like someone you're responsible for taking care of!) ROSE'S QUOTE: ''The older you get, the better you get. Unless you're a banana."  THINGS DISCUSSED: -Yummy 3 ingredient Protein Pancakes that Amy's son likes to make (1 banana, 2 eggs, scoop of vanilla protein powder)  -The 5 types of friends you need in your life -Not everyone is a close friend and that's OK. (different friends fill different roles) -A listener emailed in asking for tips on how to be more approachable   HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: In this eye-opening episode of Outweigh, we take a deep dive into the untold truths about the "Cost of Skinny."    Leanne reflects on a pivotal moment in her own life, a major spine surgery at just 25 years old, which she endearingly calls the "Cost of Skinny." It's a powerful reminder of how the relentless pursuit of an idealized body image can lead to devastating consequences.   For years, Leanne was fixated on attaining a 'skinny,' 'lean,' 'toned,' or 'hot' body, drowning out the critical signals her body was sending her. Ignoring the screams for self-care, she pushed herself to the brink until her body couldn't take it anymore.   But that wasn't the only cost she paid. The "Diet Mentality" she had embraced for decades had inflicted additional invisible wounds:   ★ A Food Prison: Constantly toggling between restrictive eating and carefree indulgence, caught in a cycle of obsession and guilt over every morsel of food.   ★ A Body Prison: Feeling trapped in a body that didn't align with her true self, hiding behind oversized clothes, and allowing her body to dictate her life.   ★ A Shame Prison: Carrying the burden of shame for struggling with food and body image, believing she was fundamentally flawed.   ★ A 'Fat Head': A self-image tainted by negative self-perception, no matter how much weight she lost or how successful she became.   Leanne knows that her experience is far from unique. Every woman stuck on the diet and weight loss roller coaster is unknowingly paying their own "Cost of Skinny." In this episode, we dissect the ins and outs of how to break free from this destructive cycle, providing insights and strategies to help you avoid your own "Cost of Skinny" and embark on a journey toward self-acceptance, self-care, and genuine well-being.   HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy is so excited for this chat with Sissy Goff. She's wanted her on the podcast for a long time and Sissy is finally here!!! If uncovering the roots of your own anxiety and learning how to process it in a healthy way sounds good to you....Sissy is your girl. Sissy is the Executive Director of Daystar Counseling Ministries here in Nashville, where she works alongside your pet therapist, Lucy the Have-anese. She's a sought-after speaker for parenting events across the country. Sissy is a frequent guest on CNN, Good Morning America, Christianity Today and more. She's a bestselling author of 13 books including her latest: The Worry-Free Parent: Finding the Confidence You Need So Your Kids Can, Too. Anxiety is contagious, and it's likely affecting your kids, distracting you in the present, and making you feel like it will define your family's future. Sissy's new book is full of well-researched, practical tools that will make a difference in your life and the lives of our children. She'll teach you how to: -Uncover the roots of your own anxiety -Process anxiety so you don't pass it on to others -Model bravery  -Have a deeper, freer connection to our kids, or other people in general   HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Sissy Goff // @raisingboysandgirls and @sissygoff // RaisingBoysAndGirls.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you believe that numbers have meanings and energies beyond their mathematical functions? Do you want to learn how to decode the numbers that appear in your life and discover their messages for you?  Join Amanda as she dives into the fascinating world of numerology, the ancient science and art of interpreting the hidden meanings of numbers.  In this episode she’ll discuss: The energy of numbers and how they affect our lives The characteristics and challenges of each number from 1 to 9 How to calculate your attitude and life path numbers Can you calculate the energy of the day?  Changing the energy in your home with address numerology   Numbers open a sacred door for Amanda - numerology has helped her develop her intuition and helps her tap into the unconscious soul. Amanda will explore the basic building blocks of numbers from 0 to 9, and how they relate to different aspects of our personality, destiny, and life path.  She’ll also teach us how to calculate our attitude and life path numbers, and what they reveal about our strengths, challenges, opportunities, and lessons. She’ll also give us some tips and tricks on how to use numerology as a tool for guidance, validation, and empowerment. Whether you’re new to numerology or already familiar with it, this episode will help you unlock the secrets of the numbers around you and tap into their wisdom and power!   Numbers are everywhere…when you learn to find the harmony and balance of our energies, our frequencies- the numbers around us, magnificent things can happen!! September Numerology Blog: The Capstone Month: https://soulpathology.com/september-numerology-a-capstone-month/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the debut episode of the "What's God Got To Do With It" podcast, host Leanne Ellington takes listeners on a deeply personal journey of self-discovery and transformation. Leanne begins by sharing her background as a bacon-loving Jew with a Jewish heritage, where Judaism was more of a cultural 'thing' in her life, but NOT a connection to God. She candidly discusses her lifelong struggles with food, body image, and toxic shame, tracing her introduction to weight watchers at just 8 years old and her ongoing battle with depression and anxiety. Despite losing nearly 100 pounds, Leanne reveals how she still felt trapped by the cycle of dieting and exercise.This paved the way for Leanne's awakening to the need for deeper change, as she shares her realization that she couldn't diet or exercise her way out of her self-image issues and her newfound commitment to breaking free from the shackles of restriction and obsession. And that's when Leanne's life took an unexpected turn and introduced her pursuit of faith (despite not having a previous connection to God in her life). She delves into the concept of neuroplasticity and how it influenced her journey, acknowledging her initial skepticism about faith and spirituality.She continues to share how her search for "surrender," led to her discovering God in the most unexpected places, and as the stage for her podcast's purpose, she invites listeners to explore faith, skepticism, and doubt in a safe space while contemplating the intriguing intersection of faith and science, inviting you on an enlightening and introspective journey into the intricate relationship between faith, identity, and self-discovery.HOST: @LeanneEllington To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com. What's God Got to Do With It is an iHeartRadio podcast on the Amy Brown Podcast network. It's written and hosted by Leanne Ellington, Executive Produced by Elizabeth Fazio, Post Production and Editing by Houston Tilley, and Original music written by Cheryl Stark & produced by Adam Stark.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this next episode Leanne takes you on an unexpected and deeply personal journey of spiritual discovery. She shares a bit about her upbringing, and what caused her to feel a yearning for something more, leading her to explore her own spiritual path. She emphasizes the importance of embracing one's unique journey and adapting language to fit your own personal experiences and beliefs.Throughout the episode, Leanne explores the diverse paths to faith, drawing from her experiences working with clients from various backgrounds who grapple with their relationship with their own connection with God and spirituality. She reflects on the power of words and the significance of inner experiences over specific faith-based terminology. Leanne's connection to her Jewish heritage and love for Israel sets the stage for a twist of fate that propels her toward faith, highlighting the transformative power of surrender and the impact of worship music.The episode truly comes to a head when Leanne shares a pivotal moment on a paddleboard, where a song's lyrics lead her to straight to her knees, praying for help and discovering a deeper sense of the concept of "surrender" she had been searching for. This experience prompted her to make a brave and profound transition from the fitness industry to a faith-based approach to emotional transformation, ultimately trusting in God's guidance (even if she wasn't calling that presence 'God' at the time). Leanne shows us the importance of stepping into the unknown, embracing uncertainty, and finding trust in God, even when the concept is new. As she explores Christianity and attends Crosspoint Church in Nashville, her open-hearted approach to worship music and teachings shows us that there is this universal search for connection and completeness. HOST: @LeanneEllington To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com. What's God Got to Do With It is an iHeartRadio podcast on the Amy Brown Podcast network. It's written and hosted by Leanne Ellington, Executive Produced by Elizabeth Fazio, Post Production and Editing by Houston Tilley, and Original music written by Cheryl Stark & produced by Adam Stark.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Leanne reflects on a pivotal moment when she found herself in the office of Pastor Kevin Queen and handed him an envelope with $500, not knowing exactly what it was for, but sparking intrigue and curiosity in her spiritual journey. She shares her reservations about Christianity and her initial hesitations to fully embrace it.The episode highlights her struggle with complex spiritual concepts and the discovery of a transformative book, "Let Your Spirit Guide Speak." A serendipitous find of the book at a Goodwill store reinforces her sense of progress. She discusses her spiritual practice of connecting with 'spirit guides' through a simple prayer and a profound encounter with God's presence during a bike ride.Leanne's decision to embrace the idea of God, miracles, and purpose despite her Jewish upbringing and initial skepticism is explored. She immerses herself deeply in her faith journey, engages with a supportive church community, and meets Pastor Kevin Queen, solidifying her sense of belonging. The episode concludes with Leanne's gratitude for personal growth and a teaser of what's to come in her spiritual exploration.   HOST: @LeanneEllington To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com. What's God Got to Do With It is an iHeartRadio podcast on the Amy Brown Podcast network. It's written and hosted by Leanne Ellington, Executive Produced by Elizabeth Fazio, Post Production and Editing by Houston Tilley, and Original music written by Cheryl Stark & produced by Adam Stark.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reminder: You are not responsible for how others feel or react. Just because someone's feelings are hurt, doesn’t necessarily mean you did anything wrong! It’s important to check-in with yourself: Did you say something unkind and need to apologize for that? Or is this person just upset because they didn’t get the answer they were hoping for? Today's quote obviously inspired this discussion: “We are not responsible for how others feel or react.” (from a @YouNeedTherapyPodcast post about a recent "couch talks" episode) OTHER THINGS DISCUSSED: -Codependency -People pleasing (when you people please you give up the opportunity to be your authentic self!) -We make decisions that others may not like because NEWS FLASH: we're different -4 Thoughts To Lose If You Want To Be Happy-Onomatopoeias -Benefits of Celebration Journaling -It’s ok to brag on yourself to your brain! -Thriller books Kat is reading right now! -The hurdles in booking a hotel block in Nashville -The best burger Amy has ever had!   HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: One of the biggest myths out there in the Women’s Health ‘world’ is this idea that you should get ‘good’ at trying to CONTROL yourself.    I can’t even tell you how many women I speak with that WISH that they simply had more willpower or discipline or perseverance to feel 'in control',  and that if they could just figure out how to make THOSE things show up for them, all would be well, and the problem would be solved.   I used to think the SAME THING about my own struggles with my weight and my own inability to stick with whatever the ‘diet of the month’ I promised myself I would follow through on.I came to learn that it was only because I was focusing on the WRONG thing. In fact, I was actually making my disordered eating WORSE! Because willpower and motivation and the ability to ‘grit’ my way through yet another unsustainable diet, were NOT my problems.   The REAL problem was this idea in my head that actually WANTED to ‘get good’ at controlling myself…or to be a better ‘rule-follower’.   THAT was the problem. It was that ‘Hyper-Control Mentality’ that was keeping me stuck, and the fact that I was trying to become MORE skillful in a way of thinking that was setting me up to LOSE and setting me up to FAIL…well that was just the icing on the cake. In this episode of Outweigh, we are going to explore the in’s and out’s of the ‘Control’ Myth….   HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first words out of Ben's mouth are: "It's only awkward if you make it awkward" after Amy shares that 1 of the 4 things she's thankful for (during '4 Things Gratitude') is her co-parenting relationship with Ben and being able to celebrate his birthday as a family because some may find it odd that they get along so well, or awkward that they would record a podcast together, but nothing about this is awkward and the only goal is to potentially help others in a similar situation. The purpose of today's episode is to let listeners know that they will be recording a co-parenting Q&A (with questions sent in by listeners) and an interview with a co-parenting expert, as Amy and Ben make it clear that they are NOT experts. Email your questions to 4thingswithamybrown@gmail.com and put CO-PARENTING in the subject line. OTHER THINGS DISCUSSED: -Amy asked Ben to share some "wisdom" now that he's another year older -Will they ever write a book together? -Something their therapist had them do often to help with communication was: "what I heard you say was...." and they still use that to this day -Ben told Amy that he might get a "green ring" (something single people that aren't on "dating apps" wear to indicate that they're open to meeting people/dating) -Ben's LinkedIn (his only real social media presence) and its for his company (Tough Stump Technologies) -& More! P.S. Get your own 4 Things Gratitude Journal to help with a consistent gratitude practice & to support Haiti, as a 100% of proceeds go to education in Haiti. HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmyGUEST: Ben Brown // ToughStump.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's quote: "Some people hold you down and some people HOLD you down" immediately reminded Amy & Kat of a quote that has similar vibes: "You can't change the people around you, but you can change the people around you." (such a good one - they both are!) THINGS DISCUSSED: -The time Amy threatened Steve Harvey on Family Feud -Amy's dry mouth update & hormones  -You can die from drinking too much water? -Full body scans that could save your life -Amy's echocardiogram  -"Clear is kind, unclear is unkind" -The healthiest food in the world (adding to grocery list asap)  -Amy's Rent-to-Own mishap  -Noticing charges on your bank account that aren't yours -What people need to go on a second date with someone (and Amy's response to that) -Beanie Baby movie on Apple+ (Amy's Madame Alexander dolls) -Cricket Feet in bed will help you fall asleep faster -5 minute meditation (are y'all doing it? Amy's sister texted her that she's thankful for something like this that is totally doable for her)  Hope you enjoy and have the day you need to have!! HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PART 1 of 4: Are you feeling stuck or battling self-doubt? Do you want to take ownership of your life by taking ownership of your thoughts? If yes and yes, then "Acting As If" is for you! Amy Brown & Self-Image Scientist Leanne Ellington designed this 4-part series to help you shift your thoughts, so that “Acting As If” becomes possible for your brain to adopt. In each episode, you get effective strategies to break free from the grip of negativity & gain insights on nurturing an "emotionally healthy" brain. In PART 1 you learn:👉Why "Acting As If" is not a matter of positive affirmations or fake-it-til-you-make it.👉Rewiring your brain for peace in the chaos👉Distinguishing the data vs the drama of your situation👉How to give yourself your own "reality check" to stop the downward spiral of thoughts in your brain.We can all struggle with downward spiraling thoughts:"Why did I eat that?""Why didn't he call me?""Why can't I stop that?""Does that make me a bad mom?""Why should I bother? Is this just how it will always be?"Things like "fake it ‘til you make it" + turning everything “into a positive" will NOT outsmart your brain...and there’s a reason why.All the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at:www.LeanneEllington.com/ActingAsIf HOST: Amy Brown // @RadioAmy // RadioAmy.com HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PART 2 of 4: Ever wonder why your thoughts and feelings don't sync up? Amy & Leanne share a fresh-yet-totally-doable approach that will help you reclaim the reins of confusing thoughts in our head…so that stepping into WHO YOU WANT TO BE actually becomes possible! In PART 2 you learn:👉Why it's not your CIRCUMSTANCES that dictate your reality, it's your THOUGHTS, and how every single thought CAUSES a feeling-- not the other way around.👉Why your Self Image knows how you really feel, so before you can "act as if" or "believe a new reality", it's got to FEEL good, FEEL true, and resonate.👉How to truly flip "negative emotions" on their head and find the gold in what it's trying to teach you.All the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at:www.LeanneEllington.com/ActingAsIf This is a 4-part series, so if you missed PART 1 go give it a listen. This is designed to listen to (in order 1-4) to help you learn, grasp, and use right away – even if “positive thinking" or “acting as if” has NEVER worked for you in the past.   HOST: Amy Brown // @RadioAmy // RadioAmy.com HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PART 3 of 4: In this episode you will discover the truth about beliefs & change with Amy as Leanne shatters myths, revealing the powerful role of genuine belief in transforming your life.In PART 3 you learn:👉How your CURRENT Self-Image & Beliefs unconsciously undermine what you truly want.👉Why "You can’t kid a kidder" (Why you cannot "B.S." your self-image)👉Positive vs negative neuro-associations -- and how to make your Self Image beliefs (what they refer to as) "neuromagic"👉How to do "A Beliefs Overhaul" (The 3 Steps that you can wash, rinse, repeat)All the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at:www.LeanneEllington.com/ActingAsIf This is a 4-part series, so if you missed PARTS 1 & 2 go give it a listen. This was designed to listen to (in order 1-4) to help you learn, grasp, and use right away – even if “positive thinking" or “acting as if” has NEVER worked for you in the past.   HOST: Amy Brown // @RadioAmy // RadioAmy.com HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PART 4 of 4: If you're tired of the 'say-do' gap, this episode will help bridge the divide and you'll see that you can achieve results by working smarter, not harder. The final part to break free from negativity and help you nurture an "emotionally healthy" brain is the doing and you're awesome for making it to the homestretch!  In PART 4 you learn:👉How to play a "winning game" (And STOP playing a "losing game")👉Minimums, not maximums (and how this is also part of neuro-magic)👉How to "Reverse Engineer" your life.👉Now you can truly “act as if.”All the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at:www.LeanneEllington.com/ActingAsIf This is a 4-part series, so if you missed PARTS 1, 2 & 3 go give them a listen. Amy & Leanne designed it to listen to (in order 1-4) to help you learn, grasp, and use right away – even if “positive thinking" or “acting as if” has NEVER worked for you in the past.   HOST: Amy Brown // @RadioAmy // RadioAmy.com HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Can you be happy and satisfied and feel like you've 'arrived'....AND still desire to do more, be more, have more, create more (and be absolutely unapologetic about it!)?  We absolutely think so! And that's why we are here to talk about this very important distinction.  These things do NOT have to cancel eachother out or stay mutually exclusive. But...there are some very important distinctions that you want to keep in mind--- especially since there are a lot of mixed messages out there about this topic.     Amy & Leanne are back again for the EIGHTH episode of the Mini-Series Two Things Can Be True At The Same Time (Normalizing the In-Betweens and Healing From Extremism) where they share their thoughts and takeaways on how you can have BOTH:   You can be happy and satisfied and feel like you've 'arrived'....AND still desire to do more, be more, have more, create more (and be absolutely unapologetic about it!)   HOST: Amy Brown // @RadioAmy // RadioAmy.com HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and her cousin, Amanda Rieger Green, just got back from a restorative getaway trip! It was good for the soul in so many ways: laughter, meaningful conversation, time in nature, Lifetime movies, good food, time to EXHALE & more...   A quote from Rumi that came up on their trip that will change the way you think: “It's your road, and yours alone, others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.”   In other words, if you don't find the courage to go after what you want in life, you'll never get it. Amanda is personally working through this as we speak!    OTHER THINGS DISCUSSED WITH AMANDA: - Taking 5 minutes per day to meditate (also loaded on your 4 Things feed today is a free 5-min meditation led by Amanda. Try to do it every day this week because it will be a game-changer!)  - Challenging yourself to feel better & create balance  - Recognizing the call to action and TAKING THE ACTION - Knowing that everyone is going through something even when from the outside they seem to have it all together - Taking the word “bad” out of your vocabulary - The data is in the doing (and you only get data by TRYING/DOING) - Having courage to look back at your past to move forward - Forest bathing, grounding, negative ions  - Paying attention to who you can be your best, silliest, light-hearted self around (shout out Danae Hays & Lispy Linda!) - Therapy & knowing your worth - Acting As If (special 4-part mini-series that will drop on the 4 Things podcast feed on Labor Day - this coming Monday!)   Listen. Enjoy. Like. Subscribe. All the things. And most importantly, have the day you need to have!    HOST:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmyGUEST:Amanda Rieger Green, MPH // soulpathology.com // @soulpathology Listen to the Soul Sessions podcast: HERE Email Amy with questions, comments, thoughts: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This bonus episode is special!! Amy's cousin, Amanda Rieger Green, is leading you (& Amy!) through a 5-min guided meditation that will help you open up and make space for all of the amazing things in your day. Try to do this meditation 7 days in a row and then see if you can keep going after that! It will be a game changer if you can commit!    Listen. Enjoy. Like. Subscribe. All the things. And most importantly, have the day you need to have!  HOST:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmyGUEST:Amanda Rieger Green, MPH // soulpathology.com // @soulpathology Listen to the Soul Sessions podcast: HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today’s quote: “Power of empathy: I’m in it with you. I’m not here to fix you. I’m not here to feel it for you. I’m here to feel with you and let you know you’re not alone.” -Brene Brown    Amy reads a few listener emails: one about connection & sharing things, one about a co-worker conflict, and another about evolving (which FYI: if you’re not evolving, you're dead!)   Kat gives us something to keep in mind when it comes to what we share publicly (like on social media or other platforms): “There is this culture that our whole lives can be exposed if we want them to be.” (Sometimes just sharing a small detail is more powerful than giving it all.)   HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.com Please send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com!   ShopEspwa.com for all items that support Haiti! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Brown is on a never-ending journey of self-discovery – always looking for different perspectives on health, life, and transformation!    This new mini-series will tackle the concept of “Acting As If” – learning to believe the things you WANT to believe and reclaim the reins of the confusing thoughts that can sometimes takeover your mind.    If you're feeling stuck, battling self-doubt, or simply want to take ownership of your life by taking ownership of your thoughts , "Acting As If" is just for you:   How to stop the downward spiraling thoughts from ruling your life Why your thoughts don’t match up with your feelings You can't out-smart, out-positive-think, or out-motivate your beliefs How to work smarter (not harder) to align what you DO with what you SAY Positive thinking alone doesn't always cut it, there is so much more to it than that – that’s why Amy has teamed up with Self-Image Scientist Leanne Ellington to share a fresh-yet-totally-doable approach so that stepping into WHO WE WANT TO BE… actually becomes possible.   Listen to all 4 episodes next Monday, September 4th for you to listen to while driving home from your long weekend, enjoying your day off, or to download and listen whenever you’re ready for new levels of awareness and growth!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Yep....it's true! Even the most confident, self-assured, empowered women can revisit old thought patterns.. This does NOT have to mean anything, it does NOT mean that you have backslid or regressed, and in fact, it's totally normal. What matters most is how you RESPOND (instead of react) to those thoughts. And that's why on this episode of Outweigh, we share some very important distinctions that you'll want to keep in mind around this subject specifically.    Amy & Leanne are back again for the SEVENTH episode of the Mini-Series Two Things Can Be True At The Same Time (Normalizing the In-Betweens and Healing From Extremism) where they share their thoughts and takeaways on how you can have BOTH: You can be revisit an old pattern, habit, or circumstance ...AND still be 'evolving' or growing past it (AKA experiencing something that you thought was “part of your past“ does not mean that you HAVE regressed or ARE regressed)     HOST: Amy Brown // @RadioAmy // RadioAmy.com HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After searching for someone to be Amy's right hand for the podcast, she found someone who was literally "waiting for her call." In this episode you meet Haley D & if her story (after a string of no's) doesn't give you hope that there's a yes around the corner...well...we don't know what will. Haley D. has a very interesting life & we look forward to getting to know more about her. THINGS DISCUSSED WITH HALEY D: -If you're getting no after no right now...let her story be hope for you -BravoCon & her theory on Andy + John Mayer -American Idol (she tried out for it 10 years ago & made it to Hollywood)  -She had a hysterectomy at 33 (hormones, rage, etc...) -There will be a future episode with her on postpartum  -Mississippi to Nashville for a new life! -4 Things Gratitude -Why she walks in silence or with a friend (it's therapeutic, yes, but it's more to do with her new TrueCrime obsession that now has her paranoid)  -Therapy / Knowing Your Worth-Acting As If (special 4 part series coming up!!)  -& MORE Listen. Enjoy. Like. Subscribe. All the things. And most importantly, have the day you need to have!  HOST:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Haley D // @HaleyDollarhide Email Amy with questions, comments, thoughts: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you heard of PMDD? Amy was diagnosed with it in college and took Zoloft for it. This came up because last week on Thursday’s 4 Things episode Danae Hays talked about being put on Zoloft at 11-years-old. When Amy got on it in college it totally changed her personality (for the 2 weeks out of the month that she was supposed to take it), so she didn’t end up taking it too long. Should we be able to take off of work during our time of the month (IF WE NEED TO) without consequences? TODAY’S QUOTE:“Confidence is 10 percent hard work and 90 percent delusion. I firmly believe that the number one most important life skill you can learn is how to do scary things scared.” - Tina Fey OTHER THINGS DISCUSSED:-The more self-aware you are…the more you realize how much you don’t know -Mom-shaming, limited viewpoints (mom-shaming examples)  -This is how Keanu Reeves protects his peace: “1 + 1 = 5?? Ok sure, you’re right.” (he just doesn’t want to waste time arguing with people and doesn’t have time for that as he’s gotten older)  -Impromptu actors/movie game -What are you too old to tolerate? Amy shares a list of things (i.e. standing at a concert, holding pee, waiting in long lines…)  -Share movie recs with us: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com  HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Yes.... you heard that correctly. Your life can be amazing, you can be living in gratitude, experiencing joy...AND you can also be coincidingly be going through some sort of mental, emotional, or spiritual [breakdown/breakthrough/existential crisis].   These things do NOT have to cancel eachother out or stay mutually exclusive. But...there are some very important distinctions that you want to keep in mind to make sure that you are leading yourself in the direction of health, freedom, and healing while you navigate this wide array of emotions..    Amy & Leanne are back for the SIXTH episode of the Mini-Series Two Things Can Be True At The Same Time (Normalizing the In-Betweens and Healing From Extremism) where they share their thoughts and takeaways on how you can have BOTH: a happy life AND emotional challenges.    HOST: Amy Brown // @RadioAmy // RadioAmy.com HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com 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’s guest today is the multi-talented content creator, influencer, singer-songwriter, comedian and TikTok star Danae Hays! Danae talks about her journey from softball player at Alabama to social media star to now recording a Country comedy album and developing her own 'one-woman show' with the various characters she's created over the years.Growing up in Alabama, Danae had a passion for comedy – creating her own Saturday Night Live skits as a kid and being fascinated by video & editing. During the pandemic, she used that creative spirit to launch a TikTok filled with different characters inspired by her life which went viral overnight. Like many comedians, Danae had some childhood trauma that played a role in her desire to make others laugh. She opens up about anxiety, OCD, being put on Zoloft at 11 years old, conversion therapy, and more. She also shares some very exciting news during '4 Things Gratitude.' Enjoy this fun chat & have the day you need to have!! HOST:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmyGUEST:Danae Hays // @Danae.Hays on IG // @DanaeHays on TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just because you’ve been in therapy for 15 years (or however long) and you still go doesn’t mean something is wrong with you or that it’s not working. Some people seem to think that there is a final destination when it comes to personal growth and that’s just not the case. This topic came up because of today's quote: “Debating if I should continue my healing journey or go insane?” (this made us Lol because it most definitely hits home for some days!)   Does Amy have some weird disease?? Amy has an underlying issue that is causing her mouth to be really dry. If anyone has any idea what this could be….let us know!    Shoutout Little Words Project!! Amy was given LWP bracelets by two different friends at a radio seminar this last weekend. One friend gave her ‘BLOOM’ and another gave her ‘KEEP GOING’ - these bracelets are so cute!    Do you know the difference between unplugging and recharging? It’s very important to know the difference and make sure you’re doing both!    What does Amy do with her wedding ring now that she is divorced? Jewelry is precious, so keeping it in the family is likely what she will do! Thoughts?   Amy & Kat talk about all of this & MORE! Hope you enjoy and have the day you need to have!!   HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Amy and Leanne are back again sharing Two Things that can ABSOLUTELY be true at the same time: You can be self-endorsed and uber-confident.... AND still care what other people think of you (or fear judgment).   These things do NOT have to cancel each other out or stay mutually exclusive. But...there are some very important distinctions that you want to keep in mind--- especially since there are a lot of messages out there telling you that you "shouldn't" care what other people think about you.   Here at Outweigh, we love to give a different perspective, and that's why Amy & Leanne came together for the FIFTH episode of the Mini-Series Two Things Can Be True At The Same Time (Normalizing the In-Betweens and Healing From Extremism) where they share their thoughts and takeaways on how you can have BOTH: You can be self-endorsed and uber-confident.... AND still care what other people think of you (or fear judgment).   HOST: Amy Brown // @RadioAmy // RadioAmy.com HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com 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.

FIRST THING: Amy shares her stressful mammogram call back appointment that led to an ultrasound and a very emotional 2-hours at the doctor. Ultimately her story is about facing your fears and doing what you need to do to take care of yourself!! For the next three things, Amy gives you a look into three of the shows on her podcast network!SECOND THING: Kat DeFatta gives important advice to a listener asking how to survive your job when you hate it.THIRD THING: Amanda Rieger Green does a reading for iHeartRadio’s Emily Curl which touches on worthiness – do you ever ask yourself “am I enough”?FOURTH THING: Ally Fallon reminds us that we’re in charge of writing our own stories!Did you enjoy a glimpse into these podcasts? Check out the full episodes below!- You Need Therapy with Kat Defatta - Couch Talks: How Do I Survive A Job I Hate? - Soul Sessions with Amanda Rieger Green - Am I Enough or Am I Too Much? with iHeartRadio's Emily Curl - Write Your Story with Ally Fallon - The Magical Parallels of Storytelling and Life (The One Big Problem)Check out our 4 Things Gratitude Journals 100% of proceeds go towards education in Haiti.   HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and Kat talk about birds, but specifically Cardinals, and how they would do if it was the end of the world. Kat gives the deets about the new hair extension product she wants to try. Do checks expire? Amy may have forgot to check her mailbox at work, and there was a very important piece of mail waiting for her…possibly for too long? Watch out!! Internet scams are everywhere, and Kat found out the hard way.  HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: We are back with our final follow-up to a topic that Amy and Leanne talked about a few weeks ago: How to have BOTH: a healthy relationship with food and your body AND begin to work towards the goals that are important to you (aka getting stronger, fitter, etc).    In that episode, Amy and Leanne explained that you absolutely can go set goals for yourself, but they invite you to take a sabbatical from typical goal-setting and “go-getting” and go heal your relationship with food and your body FIRST and rewire your brain….and then with THAT new brain and that NEW relationship with food and your body….then head in the direction of body-changing and weight loss or whatever goals you have in mind.  But don’t skip over the healing phase.    That being said,  it’s also important to talk about HOW to do just that… and what that actually looks like practically (including the “why behind the what”).   In this episode of Outweigh, health and fitness expert Holly Baxter is back on the show to to talk about setting goals AFTER your healing journey. She shares the most important things you need to know about making sure your healing journey stays front-of-mind, the mistakes to avoid along the way, and some pivotal advice to take into consideration if you are ready to focus on setting goals again AFTER you’ve healed from your own disorder.      CONTENT WARNING: Here at Outweigh we want to be sensitive to the fact that some of this subject matter might be a little bit confrontational for some of you on your healing journey, but we didn’t want to just NOT talk about it, or avoid these important subjects altogether. Because, wherever you are on your healing journey, at some point in time, you might be ready for whatever YOUR next step is, and that might include goal setting or focusing on new outcomes.    And most of what’s out there in the modern day world to meet you in those goals is a surefire way to bring you back down the road of toxicity and disorder, and we didn’t want to leave you hanging like that. So if you are in that place in your healing journey, and you’re ready to look at what’s next,  this interview series shares a perspective on how to do just that– while still keeping your mental and emotional health AND your healing journey front and center.    So this is just a bit of a heads up that we are going to be covering some topics that might not have been broached yet on this podcast, but also just reiterating that the purpose is to show you how to view these once-controversial or difficult topics in a beautiful, healthy, and empowering way that ensures that your healing journey stays front and center. That's if or when you are ready. And if you’re not there yet, that is absolutely OK as well, and we simply invite you to tuck this information in your back pocket (or just skip it altogether right now) and just know it’s there when you’re ready.  Because here at Outweigh, we always want you to feel safe to be exactly where you are, and we will always try to meet you there.  HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com GUEST: Holly Baxter // @Hhollytbaxter // @teamhollytbaxterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you gone through a break-up, loss of a loved one, or anything in life that’s overwhelming? Amy’s guest and dear friend, Laura Lea Bryant, shares her process of healing from a divorce and other breakups and we are so thankful for her wisdom! Drawing upon her decade in the wellness industry and exploration into the science of grief, Laura Lea began cooking her way through the fog and created her newest cookbook, Recipes for an Aching Heart, which also includes lifestyle and fitness choices that aided her on her journey out of heartache. We love that Laura Lea chose ‘Aching’, not ‘broken.’ She said she did this because her cookbook content can serve you during any stressful season of life, not just romantic grief, and because there is NOTHING broken about you! Laura Lea is also a Heartache Consultant. If you are struggling to get over an ex and it is affecting you mentally, physically and emotionally connect with Laura Lea HERE!    HOST:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST:Laura Lea Bryant // LLBalanced.com // @LauraLeaBalancedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you try to hold it together when what you really need is to fall apart? Kat showed up to Amy’s house in tears and she almost didn’t allow herself to show up that way. And that’s where today’s quote from Ally Fallon comes into play: “Things that want to hold together hold together. Things that want to fall apart fall apart.”    What is something that you thought was weird that only you dealt with, but later you found out you’re not alone and others deal with it too? Amy & Kat share some of their things and their face shaving tips!   There has been some controversy around the Barbie movie, so Kat & Amy shared their thoughts and Kat even did an entire ‘You Need Therapy’ podcast episode about it. Click HERE to listen to that!    HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Have you ever heard of the concept of “Reversing”? It's something that is such a powerful tool for healing, but it is very rarely talked about. If you’ve ever wondered how to repair the physiological repercussions of living with disordered eating or an eating disorder, you don't want to miss this episode. Health and fitness expert Holly Baxter is back on Outweigh to talk about the healing powers of "Reversing". You’ll learn exactly what it is, why you should know about it, and how it can truly help you heal mentally, physically, metabolically, and beyond.    CONTENT WARNING: Here at Outweigh we want to be sensitive to the fact that some of this subject matter might be a little bit confrontational for some of you on your healing journey, but we didn’t want to just NOT talk about it, or avoid these important subjects altogether. Because, wherever you are on your healing journey, at some point in time, you might be ready for whatever YOUR next step is, and that might include goal setting or focusing on new outcomes.    And most of what’s out there in the modern day world to meet you in those goals is a surefire way to bring you back down the road of toxicity and disorder, and we didn’t want to leave you hanging like that. So if you are in that place in your healing journey, and you’re ready to look at what’s next,  this interview series shares a perspective on how to do just that– while still keeping your mental and emotional health AND your healing journey front and center.    So this is just a bit of a heads up that we are going to be covering some topics that might not have been broached yet on this podcast, but also just reiterating that the purpose is to show you how to view these once-controversial or difficult topics in a beautiful, healthy, and empowering way that ensures that your healing journey stays front and center. That's if or when you are ready. And if you’re not there yet, that is absolutely OK as well, and we simply invite you to tuck this information in your back pocket (or just skip it altogether right now) and just know it’s there when you’re ready.  Because here at Outweigh, we always want you to feel safe to be exactly where you are, and we will always try to meet you there.  HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com GUEST: Holly Baxter // @Hhollytbaxter // @teamhollytbaxterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Divorce is heartbreaking for any family, but it can be uniquely brutal for the family of a megachurch pastor. Amy’s guest, Brandi Wilson, tells her story of healing and wants women (especially Christian women) to know that divorce is not the end of their story and that they will be better than okay!!    Through her new book, Better Than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends, Brandi helps women: rely on and find comfort in the promises of God, begin a new journey toward healing, and find freedom in their new reality!    HOST: Amy Brown // @RadioAmy // RadioAmy.com GUEST: Brandi Wilson // @lovebrandiwilson // BetterThanOkayBook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Bob Goff as awesome as he seems? Is Amy going to write a Christmas movie? Did your question make it on this Q&A episode? Listen to find out!    HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: We are back with another follow-up to a topic that Amy and Leanne talked about a few weeks ago: How to have BOTH: a healthy relationship with food and your body AND begin to work towards the goals that are important to you (aka getting stronger, fitter, etc).  In that episode, Amy and Leanne explained that you absolutely can go set goals for yourself, but they invite you to take a sabbatical from typical goal-setting and “go-getting” and go heal your relationship with food and your body FIRST and rewire your brain….and then with THAT new brain and that NEW relationship with food and your body….then head in the direction of body-changing and weight loss, or whatever goals you have in mind. But don’t skip over the healing phase.    That being said, it’s also important to talk about HOW to do just that… and what that actually looks like practically (including the “why behind the what”).   In this episode of Outweigh, Leanne invites her mentor, friend, and health and fitness expert Holly Baxter on the show to share a bit about redefining health on your own terms. She shares her own testimony, battle with eating disorders and body shame, and talks about how it’s shaped the way she coaches female clients – especially those that are on the road to healing.    CONTENT WARNING: Here at Outweigh we want to be sensitive to the fact that some of this subject matter might be a little bit confrontational for some of you on your healing journey, but we didn’t want to just NOT talk about it, or avoid these important subjects altogether. Because, wherever you are on your healing journey, at some point in time, you might be ready for whatever YOUR next step is, and that might include goal setting or focusing on new outcomes.    And most of what’s out there in the modern day world to meet you in those goals is a surefire way to bring you back down the road of toxicity and disorder, and we didn’t want to leave you hanging like that. So if you are in that place in your healing journey, and you’re ready to look at what’s next, this interview series shares a perspective on how to do just that – while still keeping your mental and emotional health AND your healing journey front and center.    So this is just a bit of a heads up that we are going to be covering some topics that might not have been broached yet on this podcast, but also just reiterating that the purpose is to show you how to view these once-controversial or difficult topics in a beautiful, healthy, and empowering way that ensures that your healing journey stays front and center. That's if or when you are ready. And if you’re not there yet, that is absolutely OK as well, and we simply invite you to tuck this information in your back pocket (or just skip it altogether right now) and just know it’s there when you’re ready. Because here at Outweigh, we always want you to feel safe to be exactly where you are, and we will always try to meet you there.    HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com GUEST: Holly Baxter // @Hhollytbaxter // @teamhollytbaxterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FIRST THING: Do you have people that you can share the good & the messy with, without judgment? If not, you need to find your people!! SECOND THING: Do you want to be inspired by stories of resilience & perseverance? If so, this episode is filled with stories of people overcoming adversity. THIRD THING: Have you ever wondered if Tim Tebow is the real deal? Well, founder of myLIFEspeaks, Mike Wilson, is Amy's guest & he shares an intimate Tim Tebow story that will answer that question for you. FOURTH THING: Are you involved in supporting a cause that you actually care about? If not, Mike will encourage you to find something that is your jam & park your heart there ASAP!  Mike is the founder of myLIFEspeaks, an orphan care nonprofit based in Neply, Haiti that has been doing amazing work for over a decade. Mike has been on the podcast before and we appreciate his big heart so much. Sadly, Mike and his family had to leave Haiti because it's now too dangerous for Americans to be there. Mike gives us a glimpse of what is going on there and it's truly heartbreaking. Can you imagine kids being on a waiting list to join a gang? Because that is the reality for some kids in Haiti right now that have no family to care for them....they think the best option for "community" and "belonging" is a gang. It's tragic. Thankfully myLIFEspeaks has always been run by Haitians, so even though Mike and his family had to leave the place they call home and love dearly, the village and the programs there are still thriving. They have overcome so much adversity and the work happening is life changing for so many. There is a way you can come alongside the work they are doing: CLICK HERE to learn more about what they do and to get details about their big event in October where Tim Tebow will be the keynote speaker! General admission tickets go on sale August 1st! HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Mike Wilson // @mylifespeaks // MyLifeSpeaks.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you know what you really want in life or do you only know what society tells you that you should want? Amy & Kat chat about several different things this week, but the most important part of their conversation is the reminder to ask yourself this question anytime you’re making a decision (especially a big “life” decision): “What part of me wants to do this and why?”  Years ago, Amy was doing everything under the sun to get pregnant because she didn’t want to fail as a woman (so we are made to believe) and it led to some interesting things. Amy found herself getting colonics (yes, THAT type of treatment) because she heard doing them regularly would up her chances of conceiving. The woman administering colonics started putting some bizarre lies (conspiracies) in Amy’s head and she was tempted to believe them since she was willing to try almost anything to get pregnant. All that to say, fertility issues led to the adoption of two sweet kids from Haiti, so you never know what blessings will come from surrendering to what you really want/need to do vs. what society tells you that you should want/need to do!  TODAY’S QUOTE:“Forgive yourself for not knowing what you didn’t know before you learned it.” - Maya Angelou TOPICS:-Trendy nail color idea (something fun to try out for summer) -Email from a listener about PCOS-Why Amy was doing colonics & avoiding dryer sheets-So much of our identity (as women) is wrapped up in getting pregnant / having kids-Your story is different than others and that’s not bad (so know what YOU want out of life for YOURSELF, nobody else) -Gender specific colors (pink for girls & blue for boys) -Journaling (Amy’s childhood diary) -The online address book that Kat used to gather info from her friends-& More HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Leanne is here today with a follow-up to a topic that Amy and Leanne talked about a few weeks ago. How to have BOTH: a healthy relationship with food and your body AND begin to work towards the goals that are important to you (aka getting stronger, fitter, etc).  In that episode, Amy and Leanne explained that you absolutely can go set goals for yourself, but they invite you to take a sabbatical from typical goal-setting and “go-getting” and go heal your relationship with food and your body FIRST and rewire your brain….and then with THAT new brain and that NEW relationship with food and your body….then head in the direction of body-changing and weight loss or whatever goals you have in mind. But don’t skip over the healing phase.  That being said, it’s also important to talk about HOW to do just that… and what that actually looks like practically (including the “why behind the what”). In this episode of Outweigh, Leanne shares her journey when it comes to seeing goals AFTER her healing journey. She shares the mistakes that she made, the lessons she learned, and some pivotal advice to take into consideration if you are ready to focus on setting goals again AFTER you’ve healed from your own disorder.    Link Mentioned: Watch the Stressless Eating Webinar where Leanne walks you through her exact 5 Step Game Plan her clients use to heal themselves from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting themselves, punishing their bodies, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) 😉 www.StresslessEating.com   HOST:Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy's guest is the guy that every girl we know follows on socials, Trey Kennedy!! Trey is a comedian, singer, actor, influencer and he is funny, cool, nice...all the things!! THINGS DISCUSSED: How Trey got his start (as a comedian / influencer) 4 Things Gratitude (Trey shared 4 things he's thankful for)  Growing up in the church (evolving from fundamentalist roots)  Is Trey funny because of hard times he faced as a child? Being a new dad (he just had his first baby!) Amy pitched a skit idea for Trey's "teenage" character! Knowing your value (a reminder to not undervalue your work!)  Getting older (Trey gets vulnerable with his hair loss)  Trying something new (which might mean sacrificing comfort)  @abby.anderson1_ from the Bobby Bones Show also joins in on the chat too!  And more!! If you love to laugh (which who doesn't?) and you're not already following Trey...you should be...his handle is @treynkennedy. He first got attention on Vine back in the day and now has a huge presence on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. You will love his content (p.s. it's family friendly!!) and if you have a chance to see him live (he's currently on tour) you totally should! HOST: Amy Brown // @RadioAmy // RadioAmy.com GUEST: Trey Kennedy // @treynkennedy // TreyKennedy.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy thinks she has her attachment style figured out, but Kat challenges Amy’s self-assessment. Secure attachment is the goal for all of us, and while there’s hope for that, most of us are either avoidant, anxious or disorganized. Do you know your attachment style? An episode of Mel Robbins’ podcast is what got Amy started on attachment styles. You can listen to it HERE.   Quotes from this episode:  -“Your circle is supposed to be proud, not jealous!” -“Some people will judge you for changing. Others will celebrate you for growing. Choose your circle carefully!” -“Parked car conversations are low key therapy!!”   Other things discussed: -Don’t underestimate a staycation! -Positive Energy Meditation HERE -Trey Kennedy is the ‘4 Things’ guest for this Thursday’s episode!  -Amy started watching ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ (on Amazon) & it’s so good!! -ATTN: Perfectionists!! Read this book: The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power  -Kat updated us on “slow blinking” (like cats do to their owners)  -An email from a listener named Amy about the infamous “what does this make possible” question!    HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.com Please send emails for the 5th thing to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com    P.S.  Stachira’s teeth whitening deal HERE (only good for July 11th & 12th)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Can you love food AND maintain a healthy relationship with food? We absolutely think so! And that's why we are here to talk about this very important distinction.  These things do NOT have to cancel eachother out or stay mutually exclusive. But...there are some very important distinctions that you want to keep in mind--- especially since there are a lot of mixed messages out there about this topic. Amy & Leanne are back again for the FOURTH episode of the Mini-Series Two Things Can Be True At The Same Time (Normalizing the In-Betweens and Healing From Extremism) where they share their thoughts and takeaways on how you can have BOTH:  You can heal from your disordered eating and have a healthy relationship with food.... AND still love food, love sugar, find pleasure and joy in food....AND still have food 'stuff' you're continually working though (it can ALL be true).   HOST:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST:Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com 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.

“Wonder is the root of love, the lack of wonder is the root of violence.”  Is there a way to create boundaries with someone who wishes to cause harm? Can you love them and hold them accountable? Do you have to fight for a just world for everyone? Valarie Kaur is no stranger to violence. As a Sikh, as a woman, as a person of color, violence has shaped both her activism and her deep sense of community care. Her Revolutionary Love Project is the blueprint for organizers, activists, and really - anyone in love with the world and what it could be.    This week, the activist, and best-selling author of See No Stranger joins me to talk about love, action, and the power of wonder in the face of impossible things.    We cover activism, wonder, horror, grief, acts of violence, acts of justice, parenting in an age of rampant school violence, healing family wounds, building true community - and why fighting for love and pleasure is always going to be more sustainable than fighting against hate.  “I spent the last 20 years organizing my life around hate and I want to spend the next 20 years organizing around love. The pain of the world is the pain of the world, regardless.” - Valarie Kaur   * One brief content note, Valarie’s neighborhood had some construction going on, so there’s more background noise in this episode than usual. Listen for the goodness, though - it’s all around you.    In this episode we cover: How do you continue to work on behalf of EVERYONE for a more just and beautiful world, when some of those people cause great harm?  Getting outside of unbearable pain so you can survive Do you have to suffer in order to be of service? Being an activist for the long haul “Squad care” and what it means for activists and anyone alive in the world What do you want future generations to inherit from your time here?    Want grief support with Megan? Apply for 1:1 sessions here, or join the monthly Q&A here.  Related episodes: The Love-Filled World A Place Called Home: a conversation with child welfare advocate, David Ambroz Connection is the best medicine: with Dr. Rana Awdish Notable quotes:  “We're living in a time where we have to metabolize grief on a scale that no other generation before us has had to.” - Valarie Kaur   “Our solidarity is only as deep as our ability to love one another, and our ability to love one another is only as deep as our ability to weep with one another.” -  Valarie Kaur About our guest:  Valarie Kaur is a renowned civil rights leader, lawyer, award-winning filmmaker, educator, author of the #1 LA Times Bestseller SEE NO STRANGER, and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project. A daughter of Punjabi Sikh farmers in California, her work has ignited a national movement to reclaim love as a force for justice. See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love.  About Megan:  Psychotherapist and bestselling author Megan Devine is recognized as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on grief, from life-altering losses to the everyday grief that we don’t call grief. She helms a consulting practice in Los Angeles and serves as an organizational consultant for the healthcare and human resources industries.  The best-selling book on grief in over a decade, Megan’s It’s Ok that You’re Not OK, is a global phenomenon that has been translated into more than 25 languages. Her celebrated animations and explainers have garnered over 75 million views and are used in training programs around the world.   Additional resources: Valarie Kaur’s websiteThe Revolutionary Love Learning Hub   Want to talk with Megan directly? Two options: apply for one of her 1:1 sessions through the contact form at megandevine.co, or join our Patreon community for live monthly Q&A sessions. Either way, it’s your questions, answered.   Check out Megan’s best-selling books - It’s OK That You're Not OK and How to Carry What Can’t Be Fixed    Books and resources may contain affiliate links. Get in touch: Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of It’s OK that You’re Not OK. Tune in, subscribe, leave a review, tag us on social with your thoughts, and share the show with everyone you know. Together, we can make things better, even when they can’t be made right.    Follow the show on TikTok @itsokpod and use the hashtag #ItsOkPod on all social platforms   For grief support & education, follow us at @refugeingrief on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok, and follow Megan on LinkedIn For more information, including clinical training and consulting and to share your thoughts, visit us at megandevine.co  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy 4th! While Amy’s out, enjoy this special reading Amy’s psychic cousin, Amanda, did for Morgan from the Bobby Bones Show as part of her new podcast, Soul Sessions!    Morgan Huelsman, Digital Director for The Bobby Bones Show, joins the show today for a reading!   Morgan is turning 30 and looking for what’s next in this upcoming chapter of her life. Amanda shares insights on Morgan’s perfectionism, recognizing where she can relinquish control and learning how to find the fulfillment, sense of peace, ease and freedom she desires.   It’s a year of decisiveness for Morgan; a time to trust her gut & be spontaneous. Amanda encourages Morgan to lean into excitement, focus on using her voice, and take risks.    Amanda holds space for Morgan to talk candidly about trust issues built up over the years - both professionally and personally.   After being in challenging relationships and having not so great dating experiences, Morgan is struggling to find her person. She opens up about looking for love but having the fear many of us share at some point or another-  “what if my person is not out there?” or “what if there’s not someone that knows how to love me for me?”   What’s next for Morgan’s career? Amanda shares some exciting opportunities on the horizon…she’s in her dream job, but what comes next? What does it look like?    Morgan’s fiery grandmother comes through with supportive messages and reassurance that she will help Morgan her person - someone who will finish her sentences and be a perfect match just like her grandma and grandpa.    Follow Amanda: https://www.instagram.com/soulpathology/ Follow Morgan: https://www.instagram.com/webgirlmorgan/   Amanda Predicts Someone Will Leave The Bobby Bones Show Next Year: https://bobbybones.iheart.com/featured/bobby-bones/content/2022-10-04-psychic-predicts-someone-will-leave-the-bobby-bones-show-next-year/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: You can be on the journey to self-love and self-worth... AND still have really crappy thoughts about yourself show up. Yep....it's true! Even the most confident, self-assured, empowered women can have "ugly" thoughts about themselves. This does NOT have to mean anything, and in fact, it's totally normal. What matters most is how you RESPOND (instead of react) to those thoughts. And that's why on this episode of Outweigh, we share some very important distinctions that you'll want to keep in mind around this subject specifically. Amy & Leanne are back again for the THIRD episode of the Mini-Series Two Things Can Be True At The Same Time (Normalizing the In-Betweens and Healing From Extremism) where they share their thoughts and takeaways on how you can have BOTH: You can be on the journey to self-love and self-worth... AND still have really crappy thoughts about yourself show up. HOST:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST:Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com 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.

Something happened to Amy after she had a really good cry the other day, an epiphany of sorts, and it has her feeling very thankful for everything that led to her breakdown. Claire, Amy's friend that joined in on this episode (who also happens to be a cognative therapist), says what Amy experienced after all of her tears totally makes sense. Amy and Claire talk about the power of a good cry, gratitude, gardening, "spending commandments" from @Your.RichBFF (so you don't regret a purchase), 4 things you can do to protect your summer self-care from @KatieGustafson.co, pre-marital counseling, adoption, @TheNashvilleBeautyGirl (ZO Skinhealth + Biopelle), Stachira running Amy's Instagram account for links, and more!! HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Send emails to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan Huelsman, Digital Director for The Bobby Bones Show, joins the show today for a reading!   Morgan is turning 30 and looking for what’s next in this upcoming chapter of her life. Amanda shares insights on Morgan’s perfectionism, recognizing where she can relinquish control and learning how to find the fulfillment, sense of peace, ease and freedom she desires.   It’s a year of decisiveness for Morgan; a time to trust her gut & be spontaneous. Amanda encourages Morgan to lean into excitement, focus on using her voice, and take risks.    Amanda holds space for Morgan to talk candidly about trust issues built up over the years - both professionally and personally.   After being in challenging relationships and having not so great dating experiences, Morgan is struggling to find her person. She opens up about looking for love but having the fear many of us share at some point or another-  “what if my person is not out there?” or “what if there’s not someone that knows how to love me for me?”   What’s next for Morgan’s career? Amanda shares some exciting opportunities on the horizon…she’s in her dream job, but what comes next? What does it look like?    Morgan’s fiery grandmother comes through with supportive messages and reassurance that she will help Morgan her person - someone who will finish her sentences and be a perfect match just like her grandma and grandpa.    Follow Amanda: https://www.instagram.com/soulpathology/ Follow Morgan: https://www.instagram.com/webgirlmorgan/   Amanda Predicts Someone Will Leave The Bobby Bones Show Next Year: https://bobbybones.iheart.com/featured/bobby-bones/content/2022-10-04-psychic-predicts-someone-will-leave-the-bobby-bones-show-next-year/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s quote is from Anne Lemott: “Help is often the sunny side of control.” This led Amy to think of a scene from Jerry Maguire: “help me help you.” Kat reveals that she has never seen Jerry Maguire….what??? Amy gives her homework to watch it with Big P. There’s also a line in the movie that a lot of people found very romantic, but it is actually asking someone else to make you happy and that’s not romantic…it’s unhealthy. ALSO DISCUSSED:-How to achieve work/life harmony??-Questions you can ask yourself to shift perspective for harmony-Amy & Kat’s favorite songs-Email from Emily about slow blinking to bond with cats…which led to Kat’s second homework assignment: slow blinking to Big P to see if he responds to it like cats do.  HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: We are back again sharing Two Things that can ABSOLUTELY be true at the same time: You can be on the journey to self-love and self-worth (and not have self-worth tied to your appearance)....AND still care about what you look like. These things do NOT have to cancel eachother out or stay mutually exclusive. But...there are some very important distinctions that you want to keep in mind--- especially since there are a lot of messages out there telling you that you "shouldn't" ever focus on your appearance or that it is 'vain' to care what you look like. Here at Outweigh, we love to give a different perspective, and that's why Amy & Leanne came together for the SECOND episode of the Mini-Series Two Things Can Be True At The Same Time (Normalizing the In-Betweens and Healing From Extremism) where they share their thoughts and takeaways on how you can have BOTH: You can be on the journey to self-love and self-worth (and not have self-worth tied to your appearance)....AND still care about what you look like.    HOST:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST:Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com 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.

Motivational speaker & author, Lizzie Velasquez {@littlelizziev}, is on for all 4 things. FIRST THING: Lizzie was born with an extremely rare congenital disease. It prevents her from accumulating body fat and gaining weight. Her parents were told by doctors when Lizzie was born, she wouldn’t be able to do simple things on her own and live a “normal life." There are a lot of things in this world that people allow to define them (job, culture, age, role in life, appearance, etc.)...Lizzie talks about what defines her and how she encourages others to discover their purpose. SECOND THING: No matter who you are, people will try to create their own labels to put on you. Lizzie shares her experience with this & how she handles bullying...specifically when a photo was being used of her on the TikTok #NewTeacherChallenge. “If you are an adult who has a young human in your life, please do not teach them that being scared of someone who doesn’t look like them is OK." -Lizzie. THIRD THING: Lizzie is all about using some of the bad things that happen as a “teaching moment." Many people find it difficult to stay in the moment during conflict. Lizzie shares how she stays the course and speaks truth without allowing the lies to creep in about self-worth. FOURTH THING: Lizzie shares 4 things she is currently thankful for! Watch Lizzie's Ted Talk HERE! HOST:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST:Lizzie Velasquez // @littlelizzievSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the '5th Thing' with Amy & Kat!! Today’s quote gives us a reminder of things we need to never feel guilty about (but yet we somehow do at times). Then we get into personal boundaries and answer some emails about: eye patches/pimple patches, bird seed recommendation, and how to deal with all the things.    HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.com   Please send emails for the 5th thing to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com    ShopEspwa.com for all items that support Haiti (including ‘4 Things’ merch!) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Yes.... you heard that correctly. You can be pro body-image (and pro-self worth and body-positive) ....AND still have health goals you want to reach. These things do NOT have to cancel eachother out or stay mutually exclusive. But...there are some very important distinctions that you want to keep in mind to make sure that you are leading yourself in the direction of health, freedom, and healing. Amy & Leanne come together for the FIRST episode of the Mini-Series Two Things Can Be True At The Same Time (Normalizing the In-Betweens and Healing From Extremism) where they share their thoughts and takeaways on how you can have BOTH: a healthy relationship with food and your body....AND work towards the goals that are important to you. This is also Leanne's first episode as the official Co-Host of Outweigh alongside Amy, and we are so excited to be co-pilots as we bring you a weekly dose of hope, insight, inspiration, and healing.   HOST:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST:Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com 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.

Do you ever ask yourself: “How can I serve today?” One of the simplest ways to get to your highest self (and out of ego) is to serve others. Leanne Ellington joins Amy for this chat and they each share how they have been selfish in the past (and sometimes still can be!) but they both now very much strive for and strongly align with this affirmation: “I am here to be truly helpful.” The desire to give (and not get) puts us in an awesome energetic state that leaves us feeling more full and in tune with who we truly are!  Amy shares 4 quotes about service that offer solid encouragement as you look for ways to serve others: - “I start every day by wanting more for others than I do for myself. I think that is how God works, and that is how I think we have to work.” - Wayne Dyer - “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” - Mahatma Gandhi - “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” - Muhammad Ali  - “Our prayers for others flow more easily than those for ourselves. This shows we are made to live by charity.” - C. S. Lewis Also, everyone give Leanne a warm welcome as Amy’s new ‘Outweigh’ podcast co-host! Whoop!!! ‘Outweigh’ is our weekly dose of service…we hope you’ll check out our “Two Things Can Be True” mini series that starts this Saturday!! 4 episodes will be released over the next 4 Saturdays. Then there will be a break with some interviews and then 4 more will start in late July.  HOST:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST:Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy hosted an event the other night with Kelsea Ballerini and Kelsie mentioned this quote: “People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.” Amy shared it as the quote for this episode and the main idea behind “reason, season, lifetime” is that all relationships, regardless of their length, have some sort of purpose. Kelsea also has a song about ride or die friendships “If You Go Down (I’m Going Down Too)” so Amy & Kat discussed what they would be willing to do for each other…“Goodbye Earl” style??? ALSO DISCUSSED:- Amy’s story about a worker at her house that made a murder joke (which led to a note from a listener that works at ADT reminding us you can make temp codes for workers!)- List of smart tips for living alone, but honestly they are good tips for families to implement too! Example: “Say hello + goodbye out loud when arriving or leaving your house as if you’re talking to a real person. That way people don’t assume you live alone.”- Email from Tiffany about how we don’t have to allow other people’s perceptions of things to rule our lives. - Email From Heather about Amy’s psychic cousin’s new podcast: Soul Sessions with Amanda Reiger Green - Amy told Kat about the ‘Let Them Theory’ that was discussed on last week’s 4 things episode  HOSTS:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Comments like “Eat a burger!!” (when someone thinks a person needs to gain weight) or “Are you really going to eat that burger?”(when someone thinks a person needs to lose weight) are not okay. However, these comments happen (sometimes to often), and how we respond is up to us. Licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, joins Amy for this episode and she encourages curiosity over judgment when comments like this come up. Healthy conflict for the win! HOST:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST:Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you feel about your self-awareness? 95% of people think that they’re self-aware, but only 10-15% actually are! Amy shares a simple fix to increase your self-awareness for a more fulfilled life. This "simple fix" is based on research done by Dr. Tasha Eurich and it all boils down to one word. Amy's cousin, Amanda, joins in on this chat and they both share their experience with this one word and how it's impacted the way they look at their lives.  The "Let Them Theory" is so simple, you’re going to start using it right away!! It’s a simple phrase that will give you freedom! When you say "Let Them" - you're giving yourself permission to let others do whatever it is that they want to do. You are free from trying to control them. This phrase creates emotional peace for you and a better relationship with the people in your life. Shout out to Mel Robbins for teaching this to us! Spreading joy is another thing that can lead to a more fulfilled life. We’ve teamed up with BUILDING HOMES FOR HEROES to help veteran USMC Corporal Aaron Mankin and his 2 children. Our LIMITED EDITION Patriotic PIMPINJOY Line is on sale tomorrow (FRIDAY, June 9th) at BobbyBones.com and TheShopForward.com/pimpinjoy – 10a eastern / 9 ct / 8 mt / 7 pt.  United States Marine Corps Corporal Aaron Mankin enlisted in the military out of his hometown of Rogers, Arkansas in 2003, right at the onset of the war in Iraq. He proudly served his country until he was medically retired in 2008. On May 11, 2005, while deployed near the Syrian border of Iraq, Corporal Mankin’s vehicle was attacked with an improvised explosive device (IED). Since then, he has undergone 70 surgeries throughout his recovery to better his face, hands, and arms. He sacrificed so much and deserves this new home so much. Thank you for shopping PIMPINJOY if you're able to help...and you will get these items in time for 4th of July!    HOST:  Amy Brown // @RadioAmy // RadioAmy.com GUEST: Amanda Reiger Green // Amy's Psychic Cousin & host of Soul Sessions podcast // @SoulPathology // SoulPathology.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This chat ended up being a PSA to set up your emergency contacts in your phone ASAP if you haven't already done it. However, you might want to make sure that you select people that will actually respond if an SOS gets sent out. Amy for sure needs to rethink hers...since she basically could have been murdered or kidnapped this weekend...and nobody would have saved her.  Other topics: - Don't sleep on Facebook Marketplace, it has some good finds! - Is Amy supposed to change her name because Brown isn't her maiden name? - Kat teaches us how to figure out who a lost phone belongs to if you find it!  - Amy shares an email from a listener named Katie who has seen a dramatic shift in her life since she started practicing gratitude!! - What is something you're proud of yourself for today? - Amy's new podcast room (filming the 5th Thing will start soon!!) - Is Kat a good therapist?   Today's quote is from Jay Shetty: "If you can build a muscle, you can build a mindset."  HOSTS: RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: We're bombarded with pressure to look a certain way. It can be overwhelming and constantly worrying about your appearance can distract you from living your life. Amy wants you to feel empowered by rejecting these thoughts and to start practicing radical self-love! To help you REFRAME things, Amy shares positive affirmations/mantras that will help you on your journey towards loving yourself more: mindy, body and soul! The goal of the affirmations is to train your brain to overcome self-sabotaging thoughts. Reframing takes time, but you are worth it, and it can start with 1 simple affirmation (although Amy shares several for you to work with!) Amy also closes this episode out with 2 journaling prompts that will help you have more positive thoughts about yourself and gratitude for your body! HOST: Amy Brown // @RadioAmy // RadioAmy.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"If you’re thinking of doing a thing but aren’t sure how it will “turn out” here’s your nudge to DO IT ANYWAY!!!" Cryo Kat, not to be confused with Therapy Kat, is Amy's guest and they are talking about so many things....some of them you may even want to try....so take this chat as your nudge to go for it! They talk about everything from yoga to adaptogenic mushrooms to foam rolling to pink salt in your water to interesting (weird) habits they have to '4 things gratitude' and appreciation to protein pancakes + so much more and not at all in that order!! Hope you enjoy all the things and it feels like you're listening to two of your friends chat! Thanks for joining us.    Find the AlphaTenn bars that Kat mentions HERE (Code: KAT10 for discount)    The probiotic they both love from Just Thrive HERE (Code: 4THINGS)    HOST: Amy Brown // @RadioAmy // RadioAmy.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy once went away for a 3-day intensive at a hotel with a therapist that she had never met before because she was so desperate to process an immense amount of pain she was dealing with. She knew that avoiding it would eventually make her sick…like cheesecake zipped up in a Chanel purse. Our negative emotions get zipped away when we don’t deal with them and sit rotting in our bodies. Pain is a part of life, but suffering doesn’t need to be, so finding a way to process negative emotions is imperative.    Watch the ‘Cheesecake in a Chanel Purse’ analogy HERE !!   Amy and Kat also talk about brainspotting, EMDR, The Body Keeps the Score, Kat’s feelings about Starbursts (because of the quote for this episode: “Never let anyone treat you like a yellow starburst, you are a pink starburst!”), Blinkist (a way to “read” a book in 15 minutes), manifesting an interview with Mel Robbins & co-hosting Good Morning America with Robin Roberts, and more + bonus quotes!! HOSTS: RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: I’ve been on diets and weight loss programs since the age of 7.   I got really good at outsmarting whatever plan or program I was on.   I got really good at “fake it till you make it” and motivational pump-me-ups.   I got really good at tricking the scale, tricking my stomach, and tricking my mind.   I got really good at living my life hungry, tired, miserable and restricted.   Yup I mastered them alright, but there was a major cost.   Food was the boss of me.   And...   I was a slave to my brutal workout routine to ensure that I didn’t gain anything back.   Because no matter how motivated or disciplined I got myself to be on a day to day basis, food and exercise still ruled my every move.   So how can YOU tell if you’re using food and exercise as a tool to get yourself healthy? Or...   ...if you’re using it as a weapon: a weapon of punishment, control, restriction, or shame.   In this episode of Outweigh we talk about four tell-tale signs to help you discover if you too are using food & exercise as a weapon AND if so, how you can change that! Link Mentioned:    Watch the Stressless Eating Webinar where Leanne walks you through her exact 5 Step Game Plan her clients use to heal themselves from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting themselves, punishing their bodies, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) 😉 HOST: www.StresslessEating.com // @LeanneEllington To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy's friend, Chase, joins her for this talk because this same "one thing" has changed his life for the better too! This one thing = stillness!! What is stillness? Well, achieving stillness looks different for everyone, but it requires the mind, body, and spirit to slow down!! All three parts of us have to slow down so much that we quiet our minds enough to receive intuitive guidance, hear from God, and get into the flow. Amy's preferred methods to get still are mediation, prayer, journaling and this mantra from Gabby Bernstein: "Stillness is my key to success." This mantra/belief has been a game changer for Amy. She thinks more clearly, surrenders with ease, feels more peace, sees the bigger picture, is more fulfilled, and the list goes on!!! In a nutshell, this episode is simply Amy and Chase having an open and honest conversation about stillness, aligning with God, faith, love, fear and more. Hope you enjoy it!! HOST: Amy Brown // @RadioAmy // RadioAmy.com GUEST: Chase Locke // @ChaseLocke_ // OneCountry.com 4 THINGS GRATITUDE:If you want to practice gratitude & give back to Haiti CLICK HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Soul Sessions! Amanda Rieger Green invites you on a journey to explore your intuitive development- deepening your connection with your higher power, the universe, God, or faith in an effort to better know yourSelf and feel aligned with your soul’s evolutionary path. Intuition takes courage, practice and dedication. As children, we come onto the planet highly intuitive and curious. For some people that sticks, and for others it’s underdeveloped or halted at times based on life experience. Amanda is going to show you how to build and strengthen your intuitive muscles while developing a community where we can get curious and have fun together in our own self-exploration.  This week, Amanda shares her journey through the dark night of the soul, which blocked her from the sunlight of the spirit. Dealing with old traumas through alcoholism, addiction, depression, and anxiety, Amanda wasn’t living an aligned life or feeling connected to God and source energy. When she came to a place of compassionate surrender, she started developing hope and the desire for peace- wanting to heal, live clearer and more aligned with something greater.  While her gifts are organic, they didn’t happen overnight. Amanda was using her intuitive gifts in a leadership capacity in the healthcare field and eventually could not deny her soul’s calling to support others in channeling and focusing their divine spark. Amanda wants to share practical tools & techniques to help you learn to embody your innate wisdom. She tells the story of her first time reading spirit for someone she didn’t know which affirmed her God-given gifts, sparked deeper personal meaning, and helped her know that we are not alone.  Join us on this journey – be curious, ask questions, get your spiritual light turned on, and learn to live authentically yourself!    Website: https://soulpathology.com/ Intuition Development 101 Blog: https://soulpathology.com/intuition-development-101/ Follow Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulpathology/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Careful planning that ensures a consistently good mood = curating anticipatory joy. Kat is all about this, but Amy is a proud type B and isn't trying to control or plan out her fun/joy. Anticipatory joy is so important to Kat's well-being that she plans her life in such a way that she almost always has something to look forward to!! Are you like Kat or like Amy?? Speaking of planning things, Kat is working on her bachelorette party and Amy is feeling her "Coastal Grandma" theme. They want it to be cool and a good time, but also not be out late, as that would result in exhaustion upon return and nobody has time for that. ha. QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don't find myself saying, "Soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner." I don't try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds.” ― Carl R. Rogers "Anticipatory joy is often greater than the joy brought to us by experiencing the very things we anticipate. This is often because what we expect an experience to be like is often not what it's like and the difference between our expectations and reality mutes our experiential joy. But it's also because anticipating a pleasure is itself intrinsically pleasurable." ― Psychology Today"Did you know a loving, connected conversation with someone will turn on genes that shut off inflammation? Your mind is the most potent pharmacy ever , and it will either drive inflammation or it will stop inflammation simply by your thoughts." ― Dr. Mark Hyman EMAILS: April reminding us to not downgrade big things that we're doing in life!! From this note Amy & Kat realized that they both ran the same exact St. Jude half marathon/full marathon back in 2013 before they ever even knew each other! - Lauren who gave us a good whey protein recommendation that is lactose free so Amy doesn't have to only use her "goat's whey" powder! This leads to a memory from Amy's college days and a weird bet she made with her college boyfriend that involved a protein powder oatmeal situation. Send us your thoughts, questions, recommendations. Just hit up 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com and put 5th Thing in the subject line!   HOSTS: RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: For the first (near) 30 years of my life, my relationship with food had 2 'modes'.   ✔️ On -OR-  ❌ Off   There was no middle ground for me.  I was either walking around day-in, day-out as:    👮‍♀️ My Inner Food Police: 🚨   Micromanaging every morsel of food I ate or thought about eating. Controlling myself, restricting myself, punishing myself, and persuading myself not to eat certain things because they were "bad" or "not healthy". Obsession. Harsh judgments. All that shame, blame, guilt, comparison, and perfectionism...    -OR-   🍨 🍕My Inner Rebel (See also: Inner Glutton!) 🍩🍔   Carefree abandonment – eating whatever I could get my hands on. Gluttonously over-stuffing myself.  Binging on the weekends. Utter lack of care of my body, what I ate, how I moved, and my health in general. But also feeling like I had to "get it all in" over the weekend before I went back into "Police" mode on Monday.     And THIS was my life for nearly 30 years!   Bouncing from one extreme to the other:  I would diet and restrict until I couldn’t possibly take it anymore, and then....I would TOTALLY let myself go.   But the day came that I hit my 'enough is enough' point, and I realized that if I didn't change my STRATEGY and change the STORIES around food and my body that were keeping me stuck, this is how it would ALWAYS be!   And that scared the crap out of me, and THAT is when I knew I had to set out to change it.    Because...   ★ I was SICK of all the dieting and restricting and constantly playing 'food police'. ★ I was SICK of all the judging and shaming and EMOTION that came alongside food. ★ I was SICK of hating what I had to DO, who I had to BE, and how I had to FEEL to get the "body I always wanted".    It was EXHAUSTING. And I was the OPPOSITE of FREE.    So if YOU are still stuck on that on-again, off-again roller coaster with food or your body or your emotions, I'm here to tell you:   There IS a better way! And you don't have to live like this!      And that’s why I break down what’s happening deep down in your BRAIN when this happens...and how to stop it in its tracks.  Link Mentioned:    Watch the Stressless Eating Webinar where Leanne walks you through her exact 5 Step Game Plan her clients use to heal themselves from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting themselves, punishing their bodies, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) 😉   HOST: www.StresslessEating.com // @LeanneEllington To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you want to stop taking things personally, work on your limiting beliefs, avoid mosquitos, improve your self-tanner game and/or meditation, Amy is covering it all this week. In the FIRST THING she has a homework assignment that her friend Leanne Ellington gave her to rewire her brain. You’re going to want to try this exercise if you’d like to move past any limiting beliefs. For the SECOND THING Amy goes over a list of things she often gets questions about (like her favorite self-tanner) and things she’s loving right now (like her new Abercrombie coated black jeans). This is all stuff Amy buys with her own money and she’s sharing because you have asked or she just thinks you’ll love. Everything is linked below. In the THIRD THING Amy talks about common blocks regarding your career & she gives you mantras that will help you stop taking things personally. The FOURTH THING is like inception!! It’s 4 little random things inside the 4th thing: the scent you really need to be wearing to repel mosquitos, covering webcams to avoid hackers, reframing meditation and a new podcast you should check out!    Tanceuticals Self Tanning Mousse (Dark)  James Read Tan H2O Tan Mist Face Gradual Tan ZO Skin Health (Regimen Finder) Kitsch Shower Cap (Black & White Striped with Bow) Kitsch Satin Pillow Cases Abercrombie Ultra High Rise 90s Slim Straight Jeans (Coated Black with Vent Hem) Zazzee USDA Organic Spirulina Powder Natural Vitality Calm Magnesium Gummies (Raspberry Lemon)  Lulu Soy Candles (Spiced Vanilla)     Hope you enjoy & have the day you need to have!! HOST: Amy Brown // @RadioAmy // RadioAmy.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today's quote is from Annie Gottlier: "When some things go wrong, take a moment to be thankful for the many things that are going right." Amy pulled this from the '4 Things Gratitude Journal' along with this one from Jessica Honniger: "What if all you ever wanted is what you have right now? Gratitude is the byproduct of contentment." Both quotes are so good...Jessica's got Amy thinking about contentment and what that really means. Her favorite definition of it is: peaceful satisfaction!!! However, she did NOT have peaceful satisfaction the other day when she found out how much it was going to cost to fix the leaking pipe at her house OR when she realized there were raisins in her oatmeal cookies. Kat gives her opposing stance on raisins and they both share 4 things they are grateful for in this episode. Focusing on gratitude is a game changer. It doesn't ignore the situation, but redirects things.....to get back to that peaceful satisfaction faster! They also go over a couple of listener emails from Julie and Katie. Julie wanted to get the 'Lucky Days' poem that Amy's sister, Cristi wrote because she wants to frame it in her house. It's such a special poem, so Amy decided to read it again for those that have never heard it or may need to hear it again. Katie wanted to know where to get the buffalo necklace that was mentioned a few weeks ago!  Hope you enjoy the episode & have the day you need to have! HOSTS: RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast P.S. The '4 Things Gratitude' journal is a great way to practice gratitude and a thoughtful gift for someone too! ALL proceeds go to Project Medishare in Haiti where they provide education for children and prenatal and postnatal care for moms & babies. Haiti is really suffering right now, so they could use our help. If the journal is something you've been thinking about getting...now is the time. There are two cute color combo options. Click HERE to see them! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Have you ever gone to start a new plan or program, and on the surface you're gung- ho -- ready to take it by the reins, deeply committed, and hoping (praying!) that this time really IS different -- that this will be the 'the thing' that changes everything for you...   ...but secretly in the back of your mind, you're WAITING for it to fail?   Perhaps you're even outright EXPECTING it to fail, because you know in your heart-of-hearts that even though the plan or the program itself might be different....   ...you know deep down that YOU haven't changed -- that you haven't gotten your mind, your head, your brain, and your heart aligned in a way that WOULD cause things to be different?   Don’t worry, you are SO not alone. This is one of the most common struggles that women have today when it comes to their relationships with food, their bodies, and themselves.   In this week’s episode of Outweigh we are going to get you clear on exactly why this happens (why you lose trust in yourself or in the possibility that it will ever get any better), and how you can finally shift this for good. Link Mentioned:  Watch the Stressless Eating Webinar where Leanne walks you through her exact 5 Step Game Plan her clients use to heal themselves from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting themselves, punishing their bodies, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) 😉   HOST: www.StresslessEating.com // @LeanneEllington To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FIRST THING: Have you ever just sat and stared your partner or a friend in the eyes? You might end up trying it out after listening to this episode. Affection in a relationship with a partner or a friend (or even a pet!) might mean trying new things like the "slow blink" method to connect. It also might require conversations or research because not everyone shows affection in the same ways. We all need affection. Giving it, as well as receiving it, helps us feel good!   SECOND THING: Do you feel misunderstood on text at times? Amy had a communication mishap over text this week and she realizes that it all could have been avoided if the person could have heard her tone from the beginning. Misinterpretation is caused by perception.  And because perceptions are unique to each of us, it’s inevitable that misinterpretation will happen to us all…so maybe having difficult conversations on text should be avoided?!! Amy also defines the true meaning of an emoji that she is always confused by when people send it.    THIRD THING: Do you want less stress and more flow? Less stress and better gut health? Amy shares 5 holistic ways to reduce stress from a doctor and then a 6th way with Tina Anderson, founder of Just Thrive. Amy takes (and pays for with her own money) the Just Thrive probiotic every day and has for the last 2 years (along with their Gut-4-tify). She recently added their Just Calm to the mix. Tina joins Amy to talk about Just Calm because stress is impacting our digestive system and our cognitive health. We are all about anything that can help us stay calm and clear when we feel stressed...and that's where Just Calm comes to the rescue. Tina has given ‘4 Things’ listeners a code…just enter 4THINGS when you check out HERE & you’ll save 20%!    FORTH THING: Are you okay with aging? If you’re not, you should start being okay with it. Why? Because researchers from the Yale School of Public Health discovered that thinking positively about the aging process can slow cognitive decline in older adults. They found that people who held “positive age beliefs” were more likely to recover from mild cognitive impairment than those who didn’t. Amy used to not be okay with aging, but now she’s into it and can’t wait to see what her 40s and 50s bring!! Just remember no matter your age…you are useful to society, work, family, etc…    Hope you’re having the day you need to have!! HOST: Amy Brown // @RadioAmy // RadioAmy.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two ducks showed up in Amy's backyard and she thinks it's a sign. Kat isn't so sure about it though...she thinks Amy needs to call animal control. Amy tries to convince her by sharing the meaning of seeing ducks, as it totally matches her life right now: "Two ducks are also generally seen as symbols of new beginnings or change. This is because they have the ability to adapt to new environments easily and quickly. They are also known for being able to find food and shelter in even the harshest conditions. As such, they can be seen as a reminder that no matter what challenges we face in life, we always have the potential to overcome them." The two in Amy's yard are clearly in love and going to have ducklings....similar to Kat & Big P!! Obviously the quotes (yes, multiple) for this episode are duck related, like this one: "Be like a duck. Calm on the surface, but always paddling like the dickens underneath." - Michael Caine Amy even shares a handful of duck jokes. This is our fav: Why did the duck go to the chiropractor? To get his back quacked. A listener named Sarah emailed in to share that she's so thankful that she learned about Mel Robbins by listening to the 5th Thing! Mel posted this quote the other day and we love it: "Enough with the overthinking. Nobody gives a crap. Do it." Amy & Kat go over a few recent posts from Mel including one about ADHD & and one about knowing that you need to do something, but being too scared to do it!  Thanks & Have The Day You Need To Have!!! HOSTS: RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast   Send questions/comments for the 5th Thing to: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: I believe that I can tell a lot about a woman's emotional health based on how much time she spends on social media. I know that might sound a little bit weird, but social media has a bigger impact on your mind, brain, self-esteem, and self-image than you might think.   And THAT is the elephant in the room that I bring up on today’s podcast: Facebook and Instagram and other forms of social media (if you allow it) can be used as powerful tools to connect, share parts of your life, and keep your finger on the pulse of the lives of people that matter to you. But if you're not careful, they can easily become a weapon of comparison-itus, unattainable standards, isolation, and loneliness.   On top of that though, for people out there that ALREADY struggle with self-esteem, body image, or self-worth, I believe it can be even MORE dangerous. And that’s why I felt called to simply have a conversation about it and take a look at how it is TRULY impacting us.   In this episode of Outweigh,  I teach you some valuable distinctions that will help you discover if you are the one influencing it, or if it is the one controlling you. I even give you an action plan on how you can take back ownership of your Social Brain and how to ensure that you have a healthy ‘relationship’ with social media.   ======   Link Mentioned:  Watch the Stressless Eating Webinar where Leanne walks you through her exact 5 Step Game Plan her clients use to heal themselves from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting themselves, punishing their bodies, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) 😉   HOST: www.StresslessEating.com // @LeanneEllington To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have a designated friend to burn your journals if anything should ever happen to you so that nobody can read your deepest thoughts? Amy's talking with Laura Tremaine about her latest book The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs that offers a new way to think about friendship. Laura shares from her personal experiences and inspires us to be better friends, make new friends, and appreciate the many different types of friendships in our lives. Amy & Laura talk about the 'Empty Chair Friend,' the 'Yes Friend,' the 'Password Friend,' the 'Business Bestie,' mastermind groups (could be a game-changer for your career), 4 things gratitude & more.  Links to Laura's books: The Life CouncilShare Your Stuff. I'll Go First. More About Laura: Laura Tremaine grew up in small town Oklahoma and moved to Los Angeles sight unseen when she was twenty-two years old. She worked in film and television production for many years at MTV, VH1, Fox, and Paramount Pictures before pursuing writing full time. Laura has been sharing her life online since 2010. She writes about friendship, anxiety, motherhood, and marriage. Her blog posts and podcast episodes resonate with women looking for ways to connect more deeply with others as they transform from one era of life into another. Laura lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Jeff, and their two children. HOST: Amy Brown // @RadioAmy // RadioAmy.com GUEST: Laura Tremaine // @laura.tremaine // LauraTremaine.com Checkout Laura's episode on Kat Defatta's You Need Therapy Podcast HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is one thing you wish you had learned earlier in life? Amy & Kat go over a whole list of things and share multiple quotes for you to keep in your back pocket when it comes to evolving/changing: "The measure of intelligence is the ability to change" -Albert Einstein "The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude" -Oprah Winfrey "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself." -Leo Tolstoy   HOSTS: RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast   Send questions/comments for the 5th Thing to: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com   Thanks & Have The Day You Need To Have!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Do you struggle with binge eating, mindless eating, stress eating, or overeating in general?   Does it ever feel like food or sugar has a magnetic pull over you when you’re bored, sad, lonely, or stressed?   Have you ever wondered: “Am I addicted to sugar?”   If you’ve ever felt out-of-control when it comes to food and sugar, then this episode is for you!    We will cover:   How you’re not really weak-willed, a self-sabotager, or a sugar addict – even if you THINK you are.  Why and how your brain got ‘fired and wired’ to reach for sugar, and what your brain is REALLY telling you.  How to relinquish the shame that comes alongside this (often shame-filled) topic.    All that and more…   ======   Link Mentioned:    Watch the Stressless Eating Webinar where Leanne walks you through the exact 5 Step Game Plan her clients use to heal themselves from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting themselves, punishing their bodies, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) 😉     HOST: www.StresslessEating.com // @LeanneEllington To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Going old school today with 4 totally different things! If you procrastinate...you're going to enjoy the FIRST THING, where Amy breaks down the 'Pomodoro Technique' so you can give it a try the next time you catch yourself putting something off. Remember: “The dread of doing a task uses up more time and energy than doing the task itself.” — Rita Emmett Think you have adult ADHD? The SECOND THING is for you, but it also turned into a PSA to do your breast exams, be your own advocate & be as proactive as possible with your health.  THIRD THING is a blog post (You Are Worthy) from a listener named Alyssa Khrystyne! She wrote about her experience at the live podcast in Nashville & shared 4 main things that she took away from being there. We also love the super cool way God answered Alyssa's prayer about who to bring with her to the live...so special!!  Amy's friends at @myLIFEspeaks inspired the FOURTH THING with a heartbreaking update from Haiti & an urgent request for prayer. Go to their IG to see the post that Amy shared & tap the link in their bio for a script if you decide to reach out to your representatives. HOST:RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Language (in your head & out loud) is powerful, but did you know that your behavior is just as important? Yep, put those two things together and they can be quite the little team when it comes to how you want to show up and your successes in life. Henry Ford's famous quote kicks off a lot of what Amy & Kat talk about in this episode: 'Whether you think you can, or you think you can't – you're right.' Now, take that quote (the "think you can" part since we are talking positively here) a step further by throwing in behavior and start acting like you're already who you want to be and everything else will follow! Amy shares an inspiring story that she heard from Trevor Moawad on Tom Bilyeu's show about a guy's life completely changing after he got a very unexpected high SAT score. He suddenly felt smart and started acting as such. The trajectory of his life changed, but years later he found out the scores were mixed up and he actually scored very low. However, just thinking all those years that he had a high score changed his life!!!  Wish we knew this guy's name...so Amy & Kat try to find out if the story is 100% true...but either way...it's encouraging and will challenge you to change your thoughts, your language, and your behavior to match what you want to do!   HOSTS: RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast   Thanks & Have The Day You Need To Have!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Amy’s guest for the next 3 weeks is Crystal Lunenschloss (MS, RDN, LDN, CEDRD). Crystal became a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian to help people reconnect and heal their relationship with food and their bodies. In this episode, Crystal helps us understand how body image is more about our brains than what we look like and she gives us a few things we can do to immediately combat negative body image thoughts, so our brain can rewire to a more neutral/positive state! They also talk about how eating disorder behaviors are just as common in men as they are in women.    For more from Crystal check out: HorizonNutritionCounseling.com  SUBSCRIBE and follow so you never miss an episode and SHARE with your friends & family. HOST: RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy’s sister, Cristi Dozier, just got a new necklace with a buffalo on it and she learned from someone she works with that buffalos turn into a snow storm rather than drifting with the wind because they instinctively know that walking into the storm will get them out of the weather quicker. So next time you are faced with a challenge, whether it be a situation at work or a difficult conversation you need to have with someone, ‘Be the Buffalo’ and avoid procrastination. Go directly toward the obstacle. Take it head on.  Amy also shares what she did today to change her mood when it turned negative!! Shout out Gabby Bernstein for these 4 things we can ask ourselves and work through to shift our mindset: How do I want to feel today? Who do I want to be today? What do I want to receive today? What do I want to give today? HOST:RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST:@CristiDozier // RootHouseCo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Double standards are everywhere!! Amy & Kat talk about a long list of things that are socially acceptable for a man to do, but frowned upon when a woman does it! For example: "being dedicated to your work and, as a result, missing time with your kids" or "not wanting to have children because clearly that means you're wasting your life." Don't even get us started on "dad bods vs mom bods" and "women being the primary breadwinner!" Hope you enjoy this topic and feel encouraged to ditch any deep rooted double standards that might be buried in the back of your brain that you didn't even realize that you had! Have the day you need to have!! HOSTS: RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Send emails for the 5th Thing to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Exercise is a well-known way to get endorphins. That was made clear to a lot of us back in 2001 when Reese Witherspoon, playing Ell Woods, gave us this classic line in Legally Blonde: “Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don't shoot their husbands. They just don't.” However, exercise it's not the ONLY way to release endorphins. When Amy first started true recovery 3 years ago…she had to put a halt to a lot of her working out because she didn't really know how to enjoy it and do it for the good of her body. Her reasons for working out were going through her eating disorder filter. For example: She would exercise more after eating a lot or missing a workout and she ran a lot even though she truly didn’t like running. In recovery, Amy had to build a new filter for herself when it came to exercise, so she had to halt almost all workouts (sans hiking & walking!!) for a while to recalibrate. Maybe you are in a place where you need to press pause on working out so that you can reset and work on a new filter. In this episode, Amy shares several ways you can still release endorphins (and keep your body full of feel-good chemicals) without working out! HOST: RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy's dad passed away 2 years ago this month, so it got her thinking about what caused his health to really go downhill. She truly believes some of it was due in part to lack of connection with others. He was isolated because of the pandemic and that impacted his health tremendously. Amy shares this to set up a little chat she had with Dr. Mark Hyman about connection & community because he says those who are connected to others live longer + have better health + less stress. In addition to encouraging connection & community, Dr. Hyman shares a few other ways to help manage stress (i.e. cold showers!!) Amy also shares 4 things we can do for more intentional relationships and more connection with others: Plan Quality Time Focus Ask Questions Unplug Speaking of connection, Amy enjoys being able to connect with you guys through listener led Q&A chats. Amy shares one in this episode that she did with Crystal, who's from Indiana! Hope y'all enjoy!!! And shout out Crystal for taking a leap to start her new business: Creative Digital Connections!! We are cheering her on!  Thanks for listening & have the day you need to have!   HOST: RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kat shares how Big P proposed, Amy makes sure Kat's ceremony isn't going to be super long in case she has to pee & Kat explains WHY she's giving Amy a plus-one even though Amy says she doesn't need it. Bladder & don't hover while you pee clip is from @thepelvicdancefloor. Click link below for full video:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CqGHJk4gqiG/!! Pro-Tip: Get married during the "off-season" + on a Friday = saving so much money!!! Kat shares some things she's learned the last couple of weeks about being engaged and planning a wedding! WE ARE SO EXCITED FOR KAT! They also talk about side hustles, hobbies, and how Amy found a wedding dress she loves.....so if Kat doesn't buy it Amy will........even though she's single now......you can never be too prepared!    HOSTS: RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Send questions/comments for the 5th Thing to: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com Thanks & Have The Day You Need To Have!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: How many times have you felt guilty before or after you ate something? Saying things to yourself like: "I shouldn't have..." or "Should I compensate after eating this...” That inner voice that beats us up before we eat and makes us feel guilty afterward is our worst enemy. Amy shares some ways to calm yourself down when food guilt pops up and stresses you out:  - Something easy that you can do anytime, anywhere......is 4 rounds of the 4, 7, 8 deep breathing technique - Put on your favorite song….and sing along!!!!- Take a cold shower!!!- Practice the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 grounding technique! Acknowledge 5 things you see in your surroundings; 4 things you can tough, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell and finally 1 thing you can taste. - Find a quiet place to try this calming yoga pose, the legs up the wall pose! Lie down on the floor and let your straight legs rest against the wall. Your butt should be up against the wall so that your body is at a 90 degree angle. If you're able, stay in this position for a full 20 minutes to really let your body reset.  Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all want to declutter and organize our lives, but we can't do that without first talking about our buying and acquiring habits. Why do we shop and overbuy? What are clutter magnets? Where do we start when it comes to getting rid of things? Our expert guest, Tracy McCubbin, answers all of these questions and more. Absolutely loved chatting with Tracy and especially enjoyed doing '4 Things Gratitude' with her! The 4 things she's thankful for are so good (i.e. she impromptu shared some dating tips after revealing that she just got married for the first time in her 50s to a man she met on Bumble!!)    ABOUT TRACY: Tracy McCubbin is an entrepreneur, CEO, and the author of Making Space, Clutter Free: The Last Book On Decluttering You'll Ever Need (June 4th, 2019) and the newly launched book, Make Space for Happiness: How to Stop Attracting Clutter and Start Magnetizing the Life You Want (Sourcebooks, October 4th, 2022). She has always referred to herself as "Obsessive Compulsive Delightful," but who knew she could turn that trait into a booming business? While working for a prominent television director in Los Angeles, Tracy discovered she could see through any mess and clearly envision a clutter-free space. Coupled with keen time-management and organizational skills, Tracy soon found more and more people were asking her for help. Before she knew it, dClutterfly was born. Over fifteen years and thousands of clients later, dClutterfly is currently Los Angeles' premier organizing and decluttering company. Tracy has been interviewed for several decluttering segments, including Fox 5 Washington DC and ABC7 Los Angeles, KTLA Morning News, KCAL9 CBS Los Angeles, and Good Day Sacramento. She and her company have also been featured in top-tier publications, including Real Simple, House Beautiful, Goop, Refinery 29 and Woman's Day.   When not decluttering, she is the proud Co-Executive Director of OneKid OneWorld, a non-profit building strong educational foundations for children in impoverished communities throughout Kenya and Central America. www.onekidoneworld.org  Tracy lives in Los Angeles and knows where her keys are.     Website: www.dclutterfly.com IG: @tracy_mccubbin FB: Tracy McCubbin TikTok: tracymccubbin YouTube: Tracy McCubbin   Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was so fun having listeners in the same room to tape this bonus episode!! Cryo Kat shares some quotes and then Amy & Kat answer a couple of questions from listeners: Shawn wants to know how to step outside his comfort zone to leave his career, and start his own company and create something he's actually passionate about. Ashley asks how to navigate unworthiness even though she's independent and self-sufficient, in relation to building a family and currently in a stable career. Shout out to VIP sponsors: Biopelle Tensage Intensive Serum 40 (use code: Amy20 for discount on this snail secretion growth factor that Amy is obsessed with): https://biopelle.com/tensage-growth-factor/intensive-serum-40/  Zo Skin Health (each person got a face peel from Amy’s fave skincare line):https://zoskinhealth.com  Taylor Farms (gifted salads for everyone - chopped salads are Amy’s jam):https://www.taylorfarms.com  Alpha10 Bars (use code: Kat10 for discount - these bars are so yummy): https://alphatennbar.com/collections/all  All of these goodies were inside a Shop Forward & Espwa 4 Things Zipper Pouch - customize your own HERE!  HOSTS:@RadioAmy@Kat.Defatta@YouNeedTherapyPodcast RadioAmy.com 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com to send questions or feedback in about the 5th Thing!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Leanne Ellington says there are 5 ingredients of self-imaging: Self Acceptance Self Care Self Esteem Self Worth Self Endorsement   Amy shares some questions that she got from Leanne that you can ask yourself surrounding all 5 of these ingredients that make up how you see yourself! Answering the questions will help you understand what kind of goggles you have on because "what you see is who you be", and you are worthy of being the BEST version of yourself possible. The great news is....you can get a NEW pair of goggles if need to...you can rewire your brain!  StresslessEating.com for more from Leanne!    Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if you could cut through the noise in your brain, quiet the voices of doubt, unworthiness, or "not enoughness" & truly change the game for yourself? Amy’s hope for anyone listening to this is that you can finally start living the full & beautiful life that you deserve!! The LIVE shows from Nashville were truly so special & being in person was such an amazing energy...you'll feel it through your headphones!   FIRST THING: You are not crazy in feeling unworthy & you are not alone - with self-image scientist, @LeanneEllington    SECOND THING: There are tools that can help you on this journey towards feeling worthy in all areas - with author & writing expert, @AllyFallon    THIRD THING: You decide your own worth…not anybody else - with musical guest, @BrittneySpencer    Cowboy Take Me Away by The Chicks A Hundred Years Old (a Brittney original) Rainbow by Kacey Musgraves Outweigh (ft. Stachira)    **We can't load 3 of the 4 songs Brittney sang on the podcast because of laws/rights/etc… but we left the Outweigh (theme song) up because Amy wrote it…so nobody can sue her for leaving it in. Haha.    FOURTH THING: You are worthy of trying whatever it is you’ve been scared to try because “trying is cool” & you deserve to give it a go - with licensed therapist, @Kat.Defatta (also host of @YouNeedTherapyPodcast)   Special thanks to @SoulPathology (Amy's cousin, Amanda) for all of her help & to @GracieMoakler for sharing encouragement through @EmergencyConfetti with audience members that bravely opened up & asked questions!   Check out how cool Emergency Confetti is HERE Shout out to VIP sponsors: Biopelle Tensage Intensive Serum 40 (use code: Amy20 for discount on this snail secretion growth factor that Amy is obsessed with) HERE Zo Skin Health (each person got a face peel from Amy’s fave skin care line) HERE Taylor Farms (gifted salads for everyone - chopped salads are Amy’s jam) HERE AlphaTenn Bars (use code: Kat10 for discount - these bars are so yummy) HERE All of these goodies were inside a Shop Forward & Espwa 4 Things Zipper Pouch - customize your own HERE   LAUGH OFTEN.SHARE STORIES.FIND RAINBOWS.SPREAD JOY.   **So grateful to Moody’s Tire for gifting a set of tires to someone at 3pm AND 7pm…such a special #PIMPINJOY moment at both shows!!!**   PIMPINJOY merch HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was so fun having listeners in the same room to tape this bonus episode!! Cryo Kat shares some quotes and then Amy & Kat answer a couple of questions from listeners: Vanessa wants to know how to find her worth outside of a career title and Hannah asks about handling ADHD without medication.  The 7pm 5th Thing LIVE will load next Tuesday!  Shout out to VIP sponsors: Biopelle Tensage Intensive Serum 40 (use code: Amy20 for discount on this snail secretion growth factor that Amy is obsessed with): https://biopelle.com/tensage-growth-factor/intensive-serum-40/  Zo Skin Health (each person got a face peel from Amy’s fave skincare line):https://zoskinhealth.com  Taylor Farms (gifted salads for everyone - chopped salads are Amy’s jam):https://www.taylorfarms.com  Alpha10 Bars (use code: Kat10 for discount - these bars are so yummy): https://alphatennbar.com/collections/all  All of these goodies were inside a Shop Forward & Espwa 4 Things Zipper Pouch - customize your own HERE!  HOSTS:@RadioAmy@Kat.Defatta@YouNeedTherapyPodcast RadioAmy.com 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com to send questions or feedback in about the 5th Thing!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Certified eating disorder coach Kristie Amadio is our guest today. After 14 years of battling her eating disorder and seeking treatment in both Australia and New Zealand—where she was told she was ‘chronic’ and should expect to struggle with food and body image issues for the rest of her life—Kristie flew to America for intensive treatment and made a full recovery. Kristie was stunned by the gap and unequal access to support and resources both here and overseas, so she resolved to make cost effective support available to everyone, no matter where they lived. By working online and living with people in recovery all around the world, Kristie Amadio is adding a new dimension to the platform used to treat eating disorders.    “All you need is to have the curiosity of what it would be like to not have an eating disorder in order to start your journey to recovery.” - Kristie Amadio    Learn more about Kristie’s work here:  https://www.recoveredliving.com    Kristie’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ut3rxb1nwc    Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.com     SUBSCRIBE and follow so you never miss an episode and SHARE with your friends & family. This podcast was edited by Houston TilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy and her cousin, Amanda, sat down on her bed to talk about all kinds of things with you:  -Amy’s crazy dog ate her vision board & all of Amanda’s vitamins (including melatonin) -The super cute Zara suits that you need (in white, pink or orange!) -Calm gummies & Cleanse More (good sleep & good elimination) -Falafel (shout out CAVA) -Judy the Angel (divine moments when Amanda’s mom was passing) -Stachira & Stevenson (kids really do listen to us)-Soul Sessions (Amanda’s new podcast COMING SOON!!)-Dear Edward (new show on Apple+ that they just started watching)-Process not perfection breads progress (Amanda’s wisdom for the day) -It’s all part of the plot (what younger people are saying about life events)-It’s okay to not be okay (preach!!!) -Choosing things for yourself (like abundance, love and connection) -Positive language (flipping the narrative to be more positive instead of negative)-& More ;)  Amanda’s IG & website:@SoulPathology www.SoulPathology.com  Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy  Link to 3pm tickets for ‘4 Things’ LIVE in Nashville at Franklin Theater HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Can we stop screwing around and just frost the whole pop tart? We have the technology!” This is a quote that Amy feels at her core. However, Kat, brings a more serious quote about seeking peace for yourself instead of trying to change others!!! Deep! Then Amy & Kat chat about all kinds of things from hiding important documents in the freezer, to end of life thoughts about being so difficult to please, to cheering on our people, to Amy’s dad putting bourbon in her bottle, what Amy is supposed to call her in-laws now that she’s no longer going to be married, because they will always be in her life……and more!!! Hope you enjoy and have the day you need to have! Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com  Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy  And more Kat:@Kat.Defatta @YouNeedTherapyPodcast  Link to 3pm tickets for ‘4 Things’ LIVE in Nashville at Franklin Theater HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Amy sat down to chat with Leanne Ellington about the 'why behind the what' of our 'animal brain'!  LeanneEllington.com StresslessEating.com   Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kat joins Amy to help her share something that has not been a secret, but that she has kept private so she could heal and take care of her family. She is so grateful for the love and support during this difficult season and hopes that this glimpse into her life will help others going through something similar feel less alone.    Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com    Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy  And more Kat:@Kat.Defatta @YouNeedTherapyPodcast  POP-UP SHOP FOR HAITI. Details & RSVP HERE!  Link to 3pm tickets for ‘4 Things’ LIVE in Nashville at Franklin Theater HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, this episode is fun!! Amy & Kat talk about all kinds of things: pure happiness, Amy’s colonoscopy, Kat’s weird encounter watching a woman peel an avocado like a potato, a medication mishap, an OBGYN experience that may not be normal, and more!! Hope you enjoy and have the day you need to have! Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com  Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy  And more Kat:@Kat.Defatta @YouNeedTherapyPodcast  POP-UP SHOP FOR HAITI. Details & RSVP HERE!  Link to 3pm tickets for ‘4 Things’ LIVE in Nashville at Franklin Theater HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Curious if you have an eating disorder? Do you actually have to talk to a professional to find out, or is there a way you can figure it out on your own? Amy is joined by Kat Defatta (licensed therapist that specializes in eating disorders & host of You Need Therapy podcast) to answer these questions. We hope this episode encourages you to take inventory of your relationship to food (and your body) and that you never feel alone in your thoughts or any shame about your behaviors!! Where to find more Kat: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast @Kat.Defatta  Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is neuroscience behind manifestation!! Sandra Grahame is our expert guest who answers that for us today along with sharing how we can create a meaningful + aligned vision board for ourselves and even how we can create a daily manifesting practice! After transforming her own financial situation, Sandra landed herself on Oprah and her business took off from there. She's the CEO of SmartCookies (where they do courses, sell these adorable vision kits and more!), she's co-authored 2 books, been featured on the Today Show, The New York Times...the list goes on! She has spent the last 13 years helping thousands of women achieve life changing financial goals. We love this quote from her: "when we get honest about our dreams and our money and support one another...we become richer together, and there's nothing that can stop us!"  Sandra is a big believer in creating a vision and manifesting dreams....especially encouraging groups of women to rally and do so because everyone is WORTHY of full and beautiful life....we are so thankful for her wisdom. She also does '4 Things Gratitude' and shares 4 things she's currently thankful for! Sandra is @SmartCookiesCollective on Instagram and you can go to SmartCookies.com to learn more about her work + see her beautiful vision board kits!!Don't forget to email 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com to enter the Vision Board Kit GIVEAWAY!4 Things Gratitude Journal:https://www.theshopforward.com/products/4-things-gratitude-journal-3-0Custom 4 Things Tote:https://www.theshopforward.com/products/4-things-custom-tote-bag See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

POP-UP SHOP FOR HAITI. Details & RSVP HERE!! Link to tickets for the ‘4 Things’ LIVE in Nashville at Franklin Theater HERE  Thank you licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, for joining us with her wisdom. You can find her on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta+ @YouNeedTherapyPodcast. Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com 4 Things Gratitude Journal 3.0 (all proceeds to education in Haiti):https://www.theshopforward.com/products/4-things-gratitude-journal-3-0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Amy starts off with a clip from Kat Defatta's 'You Need Therapy' podcast that went up this week where she processes diet culture and anti-diet culture's wildly polarizing content that has left many of us very, very confused. It's so good!!! You can listen to Kat's full episode called "NEDA Week: Diet Culture vs. Anti Diet Culture" linked HERE!    Without judgment, Amy encourages you to take note of all the fears diet culture has given you about food. Journal what it would feel like to have a drama-free relationship. What would you do with all the brain space you would get back if you stopped obsessing about food? Our desire is for all of us to feel more peaceful around food and our bodies.  POP-UP SHOP FOR HAITI. Details & RSVP Here!  Link to ‘4 Things’ LIVE in Nashville at Franklin Theater HERE.   Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many of us don’t realize that we are inadvertently giving power to negative words even when we are trying to be positive because our brains have a negative bias! Amy is personally working on removing innocent negative words from her vocabulary, so she is sharing positive swaps to consider!  Are you doing the best type of self-care for your personality? Amy talks with us about a self-care workshop she went to last weekend that used the enneagram to help people come up with the best self-care routine! Amy also shares 4 tips for a happy life and the key to succeeding in life!!  Link to the top 5 free enneagram tests: www.enneagramgift.com  POP-UP SHOP FOR HAITI. Details & RSVP HERE!  Link to ‘4 Things’ LIVE in Nashville at Franklin Theater HERE.  Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The one who falls and gets up is stronger than the one who never tried. Do not fear failure but rather fear not trying.”  ― Roy T. Bennett Trying something new may:-Increase your self-confidence -Open doors to enlightening experiences-Improve your memory, mood and motivation-Increase your adaptability and agility-Also, when we experience something new and like it, our brain triggers a release of dopamine.  Why is it hard to try new things?-Humans are often afraid of the unknown. -Familiar things are more comfortable and easier.-Trying new things requires a lot of effort and courage.  Amy & Kat want to do a “Trying Is Cool” challenge!! Are you in?? Some ideas of things to try:Bungee jumping Improv class Hip hop dance class Pottery classAny new habit (daily journal, alarm, meditation)Going somewhere alone A tik tok danceCooking/baking (host a cooking night at house?)Cryotherapy Murder mystery partyNew book  Arthur Ashe says: “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”  Palliative care nurse Bronnie Ware recorded the top 5 regrets she heard from her patients as she cared for them at the end of life:•"I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me."•"I wish I hadn't worked so hard."•"I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings."•"I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends."•"I wish that I had let myself be happier." Link to Glow Cube HERE POP-UP SHOP FOR HAITI. Details & RSVP HERE!! Link to tickets for the ‘4 Things’ LIVE in Nashville at Franklin Theater HERE  Thank you licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, for joining us with her wisdom. You can find her on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta+ @YouNeedTherapyPodcast. Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com 4 Things Gratitude Journal 3.0 (all proceeds to education in Haiti):https://www.theshopforward.com/products/4-things-gratitude-journal-3-0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: It is estimated that over 30 million Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime, and something you may not be aware of is that In the United States, eating disorders are the second most fatal mental illness, surpassed only by opioid use disorder. Both of those stats are wild.  It's National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, so NEDA and other organizations will spend the week focusing on people with eating disorders and educating others about eating disorders — both of which are key to change. We highly encourage you to check out the NEDA website for info, tools, support, helplines, etc... It is: nationaleatingdisorders.org  5 Mental Health Self-Help Ideas for you to keep in your back pocket:-Try Mindfulness-Keep a Gratitude Journal-Focus on Sleep-Soak up Uncomplicated Relationships (for example, your pets!!)-Tap Into Your Creativity If you're here because you're curious about whether or not you even have disordered eating behaviors, Mental Health America has an eating disorder test up on their website - the link will also be in the show notes. This test can't diagnose an eating disorder, but it can help you understand where you are. So looking into where you fall with this screening tool could be helpful.  Eating Disorder Test:https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/eating-disorder/  Sending hugs to everyone. You are not alone. And we hope you get the support you need!  Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy shuts down when it comes to finances, so she was excited for this chat with personal finance expert Paco de Leon. They talk about the roots of our financial fears, money saving tips, why it feels so good to spend money, joint accounts vs. separate accounts in relationships, emergency funds and so much more!! Changing your relationship with money starts by first examining your thoughts, beliefs, biases, and emotions around money. Paco believes you can’t change your relationship with money until you acknowledge the role those things have played on your views and beliefs on money. Paco, the author of Finance for the People: Getting a Grip on Your Finances and host of ‘Weird Finance’ podcast. Learn more about her work at TheHellYeahGroup.com and she is @TheHellYeahGroup on IG.  Link to tickets for the ‘4 Things’ LIVE in Nashville at Franklin Theater HERE!! Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This unknown quote is so good: “It's okay to be a glow stick. Sometimes we need to break before we shine.”  The Four Agreements:Be impeccable with your word. Don't take anything personally. Don't make assumptions. Always do your best.  Listener emails from Taylor (about encouragement) and Laney (sharing book recommendations!) A celebrity once ate potatoes for two weeks straight as they opened up about the pressures society puts on bodies, so this got Amy & Kat talking about all the different ways to eat potatoes, and what their last meals would be before they die?? Speaking of dying…Alexander the Great’s three dying wishes are inspiring: Only the very best doctors should carry my coffin: To show that even the best doctors are powerless to cure in front of death. Scatter my wealth on the road to the graveyard: So everybody can see that riches gotten on earth, stay on earth. Leave my hand hanging in the wind for everyone to see: To show we are born empty-handed and we leave empty-handed. POP-UP SHOP FOR HAITI. Details & RSVP HERE! Link to ‘4 Things’ LIVE in Nashville at Franklin Theater:https://secure.franklintheatre.com/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=370547~cfe40b7d-1c56-4c4b-b937-600bdd7c5904  Thank you licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, for joining us with her wisdom. You can find her on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta+ @YouNeedTherapyPodcast. Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Do you feel guilty if you crave something? Well, this is your permission to stop that. You should never feel guilty for craving anything. Laura Lea Bryant is Amy’s guest today and she is all about normalizing cravings!! We need to learn to pay attention to our body and what it’s asking for. It’s also important to keep in mind that it’s natural for cravings to ebb and flow…especially if you’re dealing with heartache, grief, loss or stress. Laura Lea explains why we might be craving certain things depending on our situation/heartache + how cooking can be a part of the healing process! Amy shares that she doesn’t like to cook much, but she made soup (chili) the other day and it was surprisingly therapeutic for her…recipe linked below!   Creamy White Chicken Chili: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/creamy-white-chicken-chili/   Laura Lea Bryant Holistic Health and Heartache Consulting @lauraleabalanced www.llbalanced.com   Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you experienced a divorce, heartache, loss, or any stressful event? Amy’s guest, Laura Lea Bryant, is passionate about helping people (especially women) heal from heartache & stress, holistically. After experiencing a divorce and several difficult breakups, Laura Lea combined her food knowledge and experience with scientific theories on grief, to create offerings that help women relieve the physiological and psychological symptoms of heartache. Laura Lea Bryant is a Certified Holistic Chef with over 10 years of experience in the wellness industry. She has hosted hundreds of people in her cooking classes over the years, teaching her community how to eat well for both health and pleasure. Laura Lea has written two best-selling cookbooks, The Laura Lea Balanced Cookbook and Simply Laura Lea, and her third cookbook will launch in the late Spring of 2023. Her third book, Recipes for an Aching Heart, reflect Laura Lea’s most recent business venture. You can learn more about Laura Lea and her work at www.llbalanced.com!! Laura Lea BryantHolistic Health and Heartache Consulting@lauraleabalancedwww.llbalanced.com  Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy  Details & RSVP link for the 'Pop Up Shop For Haiti' Flash Sale HERE!  Link to the LIVE in Nashville at Franklin Theater HERE!  4 Things Gratitude Journal 3.0 (all proceeds to education in Haiti):https://www.theshopforward.com/products/4-things-gratitude-journal-3-0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you see relationships through the lens of love? It’s Valentine’s Day so we have a lot of fun quotes to celebrate…such as this one from Will Ferrell: “Before you marry a person, you should first make them use a computer with slow Internet service to see who they really are.” Also discussed: best candy ever, starving for salvation, how certain prolonged emotions affect our organs (ex. worry weakens your stomach), staying aware of your mood (+ other ways you can take better care of yourself!!), Chick-fil-a’s new cauliflower sandwich, and more!!!! It’s a jam packed episode with Amy & Kat. Hope you enjoy!!! POP-UP SHOP FOR HAITI. Details & RSVP Here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pop-up-shop-for-haiti-an-espwa-pimpinjoy-flash-sale-tickets-529336358297?aff=ebdssbdestsearch  Link to ‘4 Things’ LIVE in Nashville at Franklin Theater: https://secure.franklintheatre.com/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=370547~cfe40b7d-1c56-4c4b-b937-600bdd7c5904  Thank you licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, for joining us with her wisdom. You can find her on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta+ @YouNeedTherapyPodcast. Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Amy has had many disordered eating behaviors over the last 25 years, binge eating being one of them. A couple of questions Amy had early on in her recovery from binge eating were: "What is the difference between binge eating and overeating?" and "How can I tell the difference between the voices of my lower brain (that causes binges) and my higher brain (that could stop me from the binges)?" She answers both of those questions from her personal experience and the tools that worked best for her.    Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's not just one secret to happy relationships with others and ourselves, but prioritizing our self-care, not being sleep-deprived, and good self-esteem can help. Amy digs deeper into those 3 things in this OG 4 things episode, as for the 1st thing though, Amy shares a relationship trick called the 5-to-1 Ratio that relationship experts swear by!! Hope you enjoy this episode and it helps you take better care of yourself so that you can, in turn, have better relationships with others!!   Link to tickets for the ‘4 Things’ LIVE in Nashville at Franklin Theater: https://secure.franklintheatre.com/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=370547~cfe40b7d-1c56-4c4b-b937-600bdd7c5904    Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy   Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have an “emergency outfit” that you keep ready to go? Want a way to feel instantly better? Do you have jeans that you’re holding onto that you need to get rid of? Have you ever had a jean burning ceremony? All of these things (and more!!!) are addressed today and let’s just say that we are worried for Kat’s clients on her “leggings day” Lol.  Today’s Quote:“The key to looking amazing is looking like crap most of the time!” Friendly Reminder: “Anything that costs you your mental health is too expensive!!” Amy and Kat also go over some listener emails!!  Link to tickets for the ‘4 Things’ LIVE in Nashville at Franklin Theater:https://secure.franklintheatre.com/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=370547~cfe40b7d-1c56-4c4b-b937-600bdd7c5904    4 Things Gratitude Journal 3.0 (all proceeds to education in Haiti):https://www.theshopforward.com/products/4-things-gratitude-journal-3-0 Thank you licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, for joining us with her wisdom. You can find her on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta+ @YouNeedTherapyPodcast. Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Knowing you are not the only person in the world struggling with food & body image is comforting. Patrick Custer (host of Rooted Recovery Stories podcast) is Amy’s guest today & passionate about reminding people that they are NOT ALONE in disordered behaviors. He shares a little bit of his story & Amy encourages people to check out his podcast as another resource. Details & link below:  Rooted Recovery Stories podcast is all about bringing you stories of hope, healing & triumph over the bondage of addictions, mental health struggles, trauma & dysfunctional family systems. Courageous storytellers have chosen to live their journey out loud in order to show others that they don’t have to suffer in silence. The stories you will hear are raw, real and may involve graphic and triggering content. This podcast is brought to you by Promises Behavioral Health’s Rooted Alumni Community. Link: https://www.promises.com/rooted-recovery-stories/    Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Red Flags Part 2! Last week, Amy & Katherine Cox (Cryo Kat) went over 13 red flags to look out for in relationships, so this week they’re following up with how to know when something is for you + more warning signs to keep in mind + money red flags! When something is for you:-it will bring clarity & alignment to your life, not chaos & confusion.-you won’t feel the need to beg, convince or force…things will feel grounded & safe.-it will feel healthy & supportive, not toxic & destructive.*check out the full post about this from @alex on instagram - it’s so good!!! Quotes we love from this chat:“Fall In love with people you love yourself around.”“People who can’t communicate think everything's an argument!”“Indecision is a decision.”“If you settle for crumbs, you’ll always be starving!” Money red flags to watch for in a potential partner:They’re not willing to talk openly about finances.They use money to control you. They make you feel embarrassed about your financial situation. They’re overly flashy. They don’t tip.They lie about money. Other warning signs:Love BombingImbalance of powerStonewallingDramaKeeping a scorecard Link to tickets for the ‘4 Things’ LIVE in Nashville at Franklin Theater:https://secure.franklintheatre.com/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=370547~cfe40b7d-1c56-4c4b-b937-600bdd7c5904  Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy  Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do vision boards really work? YES!!! Amy shares how hers is already coming true and we are only one month into the year! This all might sound quite mystical, but vision boards are in fact rooted in neuroscience. Neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart explains: "Looking at images on a vision board primes the brain to grasp opportunities that may otherwise go unnoticed. That’s because the brain has a process called ‘value-tagging’ which imprints important things onto your subconscious and filters out unnecessary information.” Today’s quote: “The phrase: ‘Don’t take this the wrong way has 0% success rate!’” This quote led to Amy and Kat also discussing unsolicited advice and how that is actually a form of judgment.  Amy and Kat also read some listener emails about Undo The Booze and God having different plans for you when something falls through that you were really looking forward to!  Link to tickets for the ‘4 Things’ LIVE in Nashville at Franklin Theater:https://secure.franklintheatre.com/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=370547~cfe40b7d-1c56-4c4b-b937-600bdd7c5904  Thank you licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, for joining us with her wisdom. You can find her on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta+ @YouNeedTherapyPodcast. Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: If you are struggling with constant thoughts about food—you are not alone. Amy shares some things that worked for her in stopping the neverending thoughts about food. You deserve to think about other things…so listen and add these tips to your tool box of recovery!  Link to tickets for the Amy’s ‘4 Things’ LIVE in Nashville at Franklin Theater:https://secure.franklintheatre.com/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=370547~cfe40b7d-1c56-4c4b-b937-600bdd7c5904    Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are red flags in a relationship? They’re warning signs that there might be unhealthy patterns/behaviors between you and your partner or someone else. Amy and her friend Cryo Kat (Katherine Cox) go over 13 different red flags, yellow flags vs. red flags, and how to approach red flags in a relationship. Cryo Kat has a very personal story of how multiple red flags were right in front of her face and she didn’t/couldn’t even see them at the time…so much so that she married the guy. They have since gotten divorced, so this conversation will hopefully spare others from getting into a similar situation + create awareness + also encourage some self-reflection (because maybe we are a red flag, not someone else!!!)  And remember: your body (energy) will tell you before your brain will about how you’re connecting with someone…you just have to listen!  Link to tickets for the ‘4 Things’ LIVE in Nashville at Franklin Theater: https://secure.franklintheatre.com/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=370547~cfe40b7d-1c56-4c4b-b937-600bdd7c5904    Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Every year you make a resolution to change yourself. This year, make a resolution to be yourself.” - Unknown Being able to BE YOURSELF is knowing your story, owning your story, and acknowledging what you bring to the table in your relationships. What is part of YOU being YOU that can overflow into someone else’s life when the time is right? This isn’t something to force…just encouraging us to be open to the idea of OVERFLOW (which is something we talked about on the ‘5th Thing’ last week!)  Amy reads an email update from our precious listener Ithzel and how another podcast listener OVERFLOWED into her life. Ithzel’s words are also going to OVERFLOW into your ears as you listen to it. It is a very amazing note!!! 4 Things Gratitude Journal:https://www.theshopforward.com/products/4-things-gratitude-journal-3-0   Thank you licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, for joining us with her wisdom. You can find her on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta+ @YouNeedTherapyPodcast. Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Did you know snapping a rubber band on your wrist can help stop a negative pattern in the brain? Did you know you can create more self-acceptance by consistently saying 3 things in the mirror that you like about yourself? Did you know creating new habits in the brain might be more beneficial to your recovery than working through emotions? Amy is answering these questions with her expert guest, Sheri Rowney, certified LENS (neurofeedback) practitioner & owner of Harmonized Brain Center.  ‘Brain Over Binge’ (by Katheryn Hansen) is a book that was instrumental in Amy’s recovery from a very grueling binge, restrict, purge cycle. Amy & Sheri also talk about this quote from the book: “I never want to discourage anyone from resolving issues in their lives, but I do want binge eaters to avoid working endlessly on other problems and emotions without ever addressing the habit in the brain.” - Brain over Binge 2nd Edition, pg. 243 To learn more about Sheri and her work click the link below:https://harmonizedbraincenterstn.com/about/   Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you feel like your brain is half asleep at times? Well, it might be!! Amy’s neurofeedback therapist, Sheri Rowney, is on to talk about our brains!! Sheri is the owner of Harmonized Brain Center and is one of the most experienced & knowledgeable LENS therapists in the country. Sheri talks about: what LENS is (low energy neurofeedback), why water is so important for our brains, how “covid brain” is putting our brains to sleep, ADHD, the impact of positive thinking when it comes to rewriting the brain, foods that are good for your brain and more! Sheri also does ‘4 Things Gratitude’ with Amy! Link to Sheri's website HERE! Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy found the perfect clone to an expensive perfume that is so much cheaper…you need this in your life!! Today’s Quote: “A dream written down without a date becomes a goal. A goal broken down into steps becomes a plan. A plan backed by action becomes reality.” - Unknown Since “trying is cool” Amy & Kat share a thread from @MikeFoster2000 called: “SOME THOUGHTS ON THOSE WHO TRY.” Such a good reminder to keep showing up for yourself even if something you put out into the world fails. Speaking of trying things…Amy’s going to do another LIVE podcast event. The date and location will be announced this coming Friday 1/20. The word OVERFLOW was brought to Amy’s attention from a listener named Ashley Beck that emailed in. Here’s an excerpt:  “I finally listened to your live podcast and wanted to share some hopefully encouraging words about what I walked away with after listening.  The word "overflow" kept coming to me as I was listening.  Each person who spoke: you, Kat, Cristi, all had something to offer from your own life that was able to overflow to those listening. That concept of overflow is such a hopeful one that constantly gives me encouragement when I'm going through difficult times. I guess it's the idea that our pain is not in vain -- that our pain will be redeemed not only in ourselves, but also in the lives of others. We are able to share and at the very least help someone not feel alone, and at the best, help them find their own redemption and healing.” This got Amy & Kat talking about what we all can overflow into someone else’s life this coming year. How can you use part of your story to help someone else? And while Ashley was referring to the LIVE podcast - this doesn’t have to be a public thing - just as a way to overflow into your family, your friends, someone else in your life that might need your story, your encouragement, your hope.  4 Things Gratitude Journal 3.0 (all proceeds to education in Haiti):https://www.theshopforward.com/products/4-things-gratitude-journal-3-0   Thank you licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, for joining us with her wisdom. You can find her on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta + @YouNeedTherapyPodcast. Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: How do you handle a man calling you husky? Cryo Kat (Katherine Cox) joins Amy to talk about the time her grandma’s boyfriend called attention to her pregnant body by saying: “Well, aren’t you looking husky!!!” He then proceeded to tell her that his wife didn’t really gain any weight when she was pregnant with all 5 of their kids!! Well, Kat gained 100 pounds while pregnant, so she clearly found his words hurtful and beyond annoying. Kat has also dealt with an ex husband that killed her confidence…it’s almost like her body was never good enough for him…even when she felt her best.   This chat is a friendly reminder to not comment on people’s bodies!! People can even have good intentions with their comment (i.e. complimenting weight loss, but weight loss doesn’t always = good and weight gain doesn’t always = bad!)   If someone does make a comment about your body (or food you’re eating) that you’re not comfortable with…you’re allowed to share your feelings and say that you’d like to change the subject!!   Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you want to show up in the world? Do you stop to celebrate big & small moments? Amy's friend, Gracie Moakler, just launched Emergency Confetti (something you can use in case of good news!) so that we can easily show up for ourselves and/or for others in a fun way (with cute little poppers!!) to celebrate all of life’s magical moments. Gracie is a 7 on the enneagram + has an entrepreneurial spirit (she calls herself a “googlepreneur”) and she offers encouragement to others that may want to start a business by sharing how Emergency Confetti came to fruition and how she & her husband still make time for themselves with busy careers + 2 kids.  Amy and Gracie also chat about:-Keeping a gift drawer at your house (you need to do this!!)-The Glow Cube (link below) -Prioritizing nights with your girlfriends-4 Things Gratitude  When/How To Use Emergency Confetti:Give as a gift, or keep on hand and be prepared for every occasion, big or small. These kits include two poppers with biodegradable confetti, two clean-up aids (because confetti is fun… until it’s not!), and a reusable tin. Suggested uses: Buying a new home | Job Promotions | Running a marathon | Engagements | Finishing a round of chemo | Two pink lines | Finding the dress | Adoption | Graduations | Congratulating your team | Birthdays | New Beginnings  @emergencyconfettiwww.emergencyconfetti.com  Link to the ‘Glow Cube’ that Amy is obsessed with: https://amzn.to/3X4KNhV  4 Things Gratitude Journal HERE! Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever been on a bad date? Do you beat yourself up over bad decisions? Are you feeling hopeless? Do you need good/cute/affordable places to shop? Do you love Harry Potter? Well, this episode is for you…Amy & Kat talk about a lot of random things!   The Quote: “Good decisions come from experience, and experience comes from bad decisions.” -Anonymous   Kat tells a story about one of the worst dates she’s ever been on. After sharing the quote for this episode, Amy reads an email from Chelsea who opened up about some of her feelings right now (hopeless and angry) and this led to a conversation about identifying our emotions. Knowing what you’re feeling is amazing because that tells you what you need…and there is hope in that.   They also talk about Kat’s recent obsession with Harry Potter, cute places Amy’s been shopping lately, and some goals for the year when it comes to additional resources for the podcast (i.e. a newsletter!!)   4 Things Gratitude Journal 3.0 (all proceeds to education in Haiti): https://www.theshopforward.com/products/4-things-gratitude-journal-3-0   Thank you licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, for joining us with her wisdom. You can find her on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta + @YouNeedTherapyPodcast. Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Do you ever say that a particular food is bad or good? The words we say about food matter!! Dr. Amy Porto (@dr.amyporto) is our expert guest today and she talks with Amy about words that matter when it comes to food because that often extends to what we say about our body…which leads to what we think of our body…and ultimately our self and self-worth.  Dr. Amy Porto is an anti-diet registered dietitian, nutrition educator, and certified intuitive eating counselor. As an expert in her field with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Porto speaks the truth about nutrition. Her purpose is to disrupt mainstream diet culture with real science, a dash of humor, and a little bit of common sense. She believes you shouldn’t need a PhD to decode food labels at the grocery store. Breaking down complex information about food and nutrition into digestible bite-sized pieces of information is her passion — plus, she loves a good pun. Her ultimate goal is to help you trust your body and reclaim your relationship with food.   Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy   To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is this year the end of TikTok in America? @Mosheh (our fave news guy!!) answers this & more of what 2023 may bring when it comes to technology + pop culture + travel deals + the economy. We could listen to Mosheh talk all day…he’s full of so much information & shares in such a digestible, non-biased way!  For all things Mosheh (podcast, socials, newsletter, etc…) check out his Link Tree:https://www.modigital.live/linktree  Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s the last thing that made you cry? Amy & Kat share some of their latest cries: Amy felt her mom watching over her when travel plans went terribly wrong & Kat ended up with cream cheese instead of butter on her bagel…those tears are clearly deeper than cream cheese!! They also talk about the quote below, their vision board plans & more!   Today’s quote is from Gabby Bernstein: “I claim my desires. I hold great visions. I am ready to receive.”   Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com   Thank you licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, for joining us with her wisdom. You can find her on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta + @YouNeedTherapyPodcast.   Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Amy & Kat Defatta (licensed therapist) do an eating disorder Q&A. Send any questions you may have to hello@outweighpodcast.com. Thanks for listening and Happy New Year!!!   Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.com Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.com  Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When things get tough, are you able to eventually step back to see the bigger picture? Granger Smith shares how he’s had to learn to do that in his life and how his first acting role was portraying a character (Will Brown) that was needed to do the same (in time, learn how to see the good that could come from pain!)  The movie ‘Moonrise’ came out a couple of weeks ago on PureFlix and is such a powerful story: “After country singer Will Brown's wife passes away, his grief sidelines his career and pushes him away from his young daughter until a bright and talented horse trainer shows him strength, forgiveness and grace to live life again.”    In addition to playing the main character, Granger wrote all of the songs that accompany the movie. Granger took on this entire project because the script spoke to him, as the main character experiences tragedy and hardships, parallel to his own life!   Granger also does '4 Things Gratitude' with Amy by sharing a book + a tv show + a drink + an Instagram follow that he's currently thankful for!   Link to 'Moonrise' on PureFlix: https://www.pureflix.com/movie/moonrise    For more Granger: https://www.grangersmith.com & @GrangerSmith on Instagram Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the '5th Thing' with Amy & Kat!! Instead of just one quote today…we got all kinds of fun quotes shared at the top of this episode that led to coversation! Then Amy & Kat chatted multiple emails from listeners..shout out: Donnetta, Emily & Miranda!!!  Thank you licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, for joining us with her wisdom. You can find her on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta + @YouNeedTherapyPodcast. Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy  Send emails for the 5th thing to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com with the subject "5th Thing". MOTHER’S DAY SHOPPING TO SUPPORT HAITI:https://www.theshopforward.com/collections/espwaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Orthorexia in its simplest terms means an obsession with healthy eating, and for people who are not immersed in this field, that may not sound like a bad thing because eating healthy isn’t bad. So, this week, Kat is diving into the topic to bring light to what becoming obsessed with the health and quality of the food we consume can do to our mental health. Someone who develops orthorexia most likely doesn’t start out being obsessed but things can take a turn pretty fast not just due to reasons associated with the individual. This issue is very much connected to our culture and the messaging companies and brands use to attract and illicit business and the manipulation involved in how diet culture sells their ideals and products. So, sit tight and get ready to hear how some of the most popular diets and diet buzz words have created a rise in some of the most stealth disordered eating patterns we are currently seeing today.    Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.com Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.com  Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this new series from Kaleidoscope co-founder Mangesh Hattikudur, we journey into the weird, wonderful world of astrology with a little help from: Mangesh's mom, a science writer, a famous musician, and one very sneaky author! But when an ominous prediction suddenly comes true, his life turns upside down.   We made you a mixtape! Listen Sounds from Skyline Drive here!  A transcript of this episode is located here.     Like what you hear? Follow us @kscope_nyc on Instagram and Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you able to identify exactly how you are feeling? Having awareness of your feelings is a very important part of managing and/or healing from something going on in your life. Amy’s cousin Amanda Rieger Green (@SoulPathology) is on to talk about feelings, emotions, & more!!    “The Triple A” (as Amy & Amanda decided to call the process last minute during this chat) is a way to understand and process what you’re feeling:   AWARENESS ARTICULATION ACTION   Listen to hear how Amanda recently went through being AWARE that she was feeling sad, how she was able to ARTICULATE that to herself + others, and then how she took ACTION.    Feelings are hard, so here is a link to the ‘Feelings Wheel’ that Amanda uses: https://feelingswheel.com    Other things you’ll hear them talk about in this episode: - Tupac (his song ‘Changes’ is everything!) - Emotions are not logical - Amanda’s obsession with peppermint bark - Why Amy can’t resist something like jalapeño, pimento cheese, & honey popcorn  - Healing is a journey - Creating space for yourself & others - The salty & the sweet of life - 4 things gratitude  - & more!   AMANDA’S BIO:Amanda is a passionate advocate, teacher and thought leader on the crucial intersections of spirituality, human potential, public health and inspiring personal and collective evolution.    She is a world-renowned teacher and consultant to organizations, leaders, officials, communities, institutions, and seekers looking to practice a more conscious way of leading and creating results.   Amanda empowers clients, reflecting their innate abilities to and through them at these intersections to create tangible, meaningful results on micro and macro scales. She uses her profound abilities as a precognitive combined with strategic, practical business acumen and academic expertise to understand the needs of individuals and varying populations to provide groundbreaking Soul-utions for their unique practical objectives and visionary aims.    WEBSITE: https://www.soulpathology.com    INSTAGRAM: @SoulPathology   Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy   Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the '5th Thing' with Amy & Kat!! Today’s quote is: "Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those who need it most." - Ruth Carter Stapleton (FYI: she is the youngest sister of President Jimmy Carter, no relation to Chris Stapelton - which was Amy’s first thought!!) Amy gives a shout out to Kat’s ‘You Need Therapy’ podcast (her Nov 23rd ‘Couch Talks’ episode) and Kat talked about fairly splitting time between families, in-laws, and people you love during the holiday ANNNNND how to handle and prepare for harmful comments about food, body image, and weight during a season heavily influenced by food! Something that also stood out to Amy while listening was: “when emotion comes in…logic turns off” so Amy & Kat break that down a little bit. The episode is called ‘Holiday Help’ and you can listen to it HERE!  Also discussed in this episode: How we will never have it all figured out in life A listener email from “Mama Mary” who is 65 years old that has some wisdom in her note Amy’s daughter hops on the mic to remind Amy that she doesn’t have it all figured out the definition of a Homie Hopper Why salt is in salt shakers at restaurants How to make your house smell like the holidays (other than stovetop potpourri Candles being hazardous for your home & more!   Thank you licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, for joining us with her wisdom. You can find her on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta + @YouNeedTherapyPodcast. Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Amy’s expert guest today is Blake Blankenbecler - a psychodynamic therapist specializing in anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders. Out of her work emerged a desire to study friendships. She believes that life is meant to be lived in connection and helps friends have more meaningful conversations and create more sustainable friendships. Blake recently released The Friendship Deck, a conversation game for friends who are craving more depth and intimacy with each other that can be purchased at www.thefriendshipdeck.com!  Blake has a private practice, Fig Holistic Psychotherapy in Charleston, South Carolina where she gets to help folks come into greater compassion and integration with their story, their body, and their emotions. You can also find her on instagram @blakeblankenbecler and tiktok at @blakeblankenbecler.lpc Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy’s friend Kat (not “Therapy Kat” but “Cryo Kat”) joins us to chat with Amy about SO MANY THINGS: cryotherapy + alternatives to New Year's Resolutions (like picking a word of the year & other ideas) + staying in joy with gratitude + stimulating the vagus nerve + social media breaks + angel tree shopping + sharing 4 things gratitude (FYI: NEW JOURNALS NOW AVAILABLE with 100% proceeds going to education in Haiti - linked below!)  Amy’s word of the year for 2023 might be vagus…for the vagus nerve. Because she wants to find all the ways to stimulate it. Benefits of stimulating your vagus nerve: - Helps with depression.- Regulate your emotions.- Reduce blood pressure.- Lower your heart rate.- Reduce inflammation.- Help with headaches. Cryotherapy is a way to stimulate the vagus nerve, reducing anxiety and fatigue. Other ways to stimulate vagus nerve since cryotherapy is NOT an option for everyone: - Breath work- A cold shower or bath, or even splashing cold water on your face- Getting direct sunlight - Singing, Humming, Chanting and Gargling- Probiotics- Meditation- Omega-3 Fatty Acids- Exercise- Massage Shop ESPWA & 4 Things Items That Support Haiti For Christmas:https://www.theshopforward.com/collections/espwa  (NEW JOURNALS….WHOOOOP!) *FYI: the last day to shop anything from @TheShopForward and receive it in time for Christmas is this Friday, Dec 16th at 2pm CST!  Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the final chapter of Wild Chocolate! This week, we dive into the actual experience of eating REAL chocolate. Why does it have an almost drug-like effect on so many of us? And what can a chocolatier do to make that experience pop? And, you know, where can I get me some? (To start go to www.stettler-chocolate.com)  For seven weeks, we’ve dragged you past floods and jungles, electric eels and narco traffickers and this week, we’re not gonna do any of that. No dangers, no scandals, just bliss. So kick back and relax. This is desert. Want some of this god-level chocolate? Kaleidoscope has joined forces with Luisa Abram and Stettler Chocolate to make a special box to go along with this very podcast.. Just visit: www.stettler-chocolate.com to order your wild chocolate today. Like what you hear? Follow us @kscope_nyc on Twitter and Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the '5th Thing' with Amy & Kat!! Today’s quote is from Dr. Seuss: “How did it get so late so soon? It's night before it's afternoon. December is here before it's June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon?” Seriously, how is it already the middle of December?? This led to a BONUS QUOTE from unknown: “December: A month of lights, snow, coziness, and feasts; time to make amends and tie up loose ends; finish what you started and make your wishes come true.” In honor of the NEW ‘4 Things Gratitude’ journals (yes, plural*) that are NOW available as of TODAY, Amy and Kat both share 4 things they are currently thankful for (subsequently, Kat finally learns about @BrunchWithBabs - Amy’s latest IG obsession!) *There are 2 new and oh so cute color options for the gratitude journal. 100% of the proceeds will go to education through Project Medishare!   There’s a special quote from Robin Roberts on the first page that she gave us specifically for our gratitude journal: “I firmly believe you have to change the way you think in order to change the way you feel. The moment you focus on the simple things you’re grateful for, just watch how that positive energy makes you feel!”  Stovetop Potpourri That Will Make Your House Smell Like Christmas:-Fresh rosemary (or pine needles)-Fresh cranberries-Orange slices-Cinnamon sticks-Whole Cloves Put it all in a small pot with water and simmer over low heat! Enjoy!!   Thank you licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, for joining us with her wisdom. You can find her on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta + @YouNeedTherapyPodcast. Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com! Click HERE to shop with a purpose for Christmas! Shop Espwa sends love to Haiti! (all ‘4 things’ items can be found there too!!!)  Direct Link To The NEW Gratitude Journals HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Amy's guest today is Bobbi Giudicelli. After successfully transitioning from being out of control around food to learning to love eating again, Bobbi is now on a mission to teach and support others in their journeys to understand the emotional relationship with food, to create a new healthy lifestyle, and ultimately - get their lives back.   Drawing on her personal journey and how she successfully overcame food-related issues, Giudicelli is proud to announce the release of her book, “Freedom from a Toxic Relationship with Food: A Journey That Will Give You Your Life Back.” Giudicelli is also the founder of Read the Ingredients, which offers super-clean, gluten-free, 100% plant-based SuperLoafs.   Bobbi@FoodFreedomAdvocate.com www.FoodFreedomAdvocate.com @FoodFreedomAdvocate Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quick BONUS episode because Amy has a FUN announcement (well, actually 2) but one of the things is only good for the next 24 hours! Also, if you are feeling overwhelmed right now, Amy is too!! She shares questions you can ask yourself that will help you manage your time & sanity during the holidays! THE SPECIAL CHRISTMAS DEAL: For a 24 hour period (from 5pm tonight Friday Dec 9th until 5pm tomorrow Saturday) Amy has a gift for you: everyone's favorite ESPWA  ‘I’m Fine’ black lightweight pullover is only $29!! This pullover is normally $44. This price is a gift to YOU in case you have wanted one, but the cost was too steep or if you have some Christmas shopping to do! Maybe this will help you knock some people off your list while spending less!!!! 100% of the proceeds will be donated to @mylifespeaks in Haiti to help orphan/foster care. There are limited quantities, and limited time! Click the link below or go to 4things.com and click on the black lightweight pullover!!  https://www.theshopforward.com/collections/4-things/products/4-things-im-fine-pullover-black  Listen to hear the questions you can ask yourself so that you can protect your time and energy....especially during the holiday season when you may be feeling stretched a million different directions! Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy’s guest is movie director Shaun Paul Piccinino! Studies show that we are a super stressed out society…so we need to start doing more things that help us relax…like watch movies! Shaun shares one of his go-to comfort movies! What would yours be?? They also talk about how we can make people happy with simple phrases…Amy goes over a list of things you can say to someone that will instantly brighten their day! Shaun does ‘4 Things Gratitude’ by telling us 4 things he‘s currently thankful for!! They also chat a little bit about what things were like on the set of ‘Holiday Harmony’ when Amy filmed her scene in L.A.!  ABOUT SHAUN:Shaun Paul Piccinino (@directorshaunpiccinino) is an award winning film and television director who currently has 6 feature films streaming on Netflix. "A California Christmas" hit the top of the charts at number one worldwide. Followed by "A California Christmas: City Lights" & "That's Amor" which both finished in the top 3 world wide. All three films together amassed more than 150 million watched hours. He is also the director of “Holiday Harmony” (the HBO Max movie that Amy had a part in) and it is currently in the top 3 world wide as well!  Shop ESPWA Items That Support Haiti For Christmas: https://www.theshopforward.com/collections/espwa   Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Volker continues his quest for the perfect bean, police stage a stake out on his property to snare local cacao thieves. Want some of this god-level chocolate? Kaleidoscope has joined forces with Luisa Abram and Stettler Chocolate to make a special box to go along with this very podcast. Just visit: www.stettler-chocolate.com to order your wild chocolate today. Like what you hear? Follow us @kscope_nyc on Twitter and Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the '5th Thing' with Amy & Kat!! Today’s quote is from Maya Angelou: “You can tell a lot about a person by the way they handle three things: a rainy day, lost luggage and tangled Christmas tree lights.” Speaking of Christmas - @TheNashvilleBeautyGirl wants to do a skincare giveaway…a consultation + ZO Skin products…listen for the details!!  Amy and Kat both do ‘4 Things Gratitude’ (side note: NEW 4 Things Gratitude Journals are COMING SOON!!) which led to Amy sharing what special thing inspired her to get both of her kids cards this week & Kat sharing a very vulnerable + embarrassing moment with her boyfriend.  Amy then reads an email from Crystal in Indiana asking about when Gracie Moakler’s ‘Emergency Confetti’ will be available for purchase & if there are plans for another LIVE episode event. Amy thinks that something quarterly might happen next year (so 4 stops - just not sure where those stops will be just yet!!) Also, friend tip: some friend groups are hard to get all together because of everyone’s life schedules, so try putting something on the calendar quarterly with them - then you don’t go months and months without gathering - about every 3 months or so you’ll have a little date night with your girlfriends!! Tracy Anderson Arm Workout For Gwyneth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1LVFFzi_f0  Shop ESPWA Items That Support Haiti For Christmas: https://www.theshopforward.com/collections/espwa   Thank you licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, for joining us with her wisdom. You can find her on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta + @YouNeedTherapyPodcast. Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy   Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Self-Love Coach, Aubree Henderson is our expert today! She talks with Amy about befriending your inner critic...recognizing and more deeply understanding your inner critic voice, where it comes from, and how to engage with it more compassionately. About Aubree:Aubree Henderson is a self-love coach, author, and pleasure activist. Aubree works with clients and students to increase their self-confidence, improve their relationships, and love themselves more deeply. Her coaching specialties include boundaries, body image, relationships, sexuality, and self-confidence. Aubree holds a Masters Degree in Counseling & Human Development, is a Certified Professional Life Coach, and is currently pursuing certification in Sex, Love, & Relationship Coaching with the VITA Institute. She is the author of Breaking Up With People-Pleasing. You can learn more about Aubree and her work on social (@ahhhhbree on all platforms) or at aubreehenderson.com To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.com Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Smallbone (@matt.smallbone) is Amy's guest today. If you want to transition into different seasons of life with grace and increase your 'window of tolerance' - this chat is for you! You'll also hear how you can make an impact in the foster care world (even if you're not called to be a foster parent) because there is a deep need for help in this area across the country. Matt specifically shares with us what his church is doing in Nashville to help foster children and DCS workers through Isaiah 117 House --> learn more by clicking this link: https://isaiah117house.com!! Link to donate: https://isaiah117house.com/donate   Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy!   Send emails to Amy: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com!   Shop with a purpose for Christmas through ESPWA:  ShopEspwa.com sends love to Haiti! (all ‘4 things’ items can be found there too!!!) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When a Brazilian prodigy discovers a wild new strain of cacao, she can’t tame the flavor, until a mysterious fixer shows up at her door with a plan. Want some of this god-level chocolate? Kaleidoscope has joined forces with Luisa Abram and Stettler Chocolate to make a special box to go along with this very podcast. Just visit: www.stettler-chocolate.com to order your wild chocolate today. Like what you hear? Follow us @kscope_nyc on Twitter and Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the '5th Thing' with Amy & Kat!! Amy starts off asking Kat about her family giving the gift of experiences instead of things this year-her family just took a trip over Thanksgiving, but that was everyone’s Christmas gift! Kat shares why she loved it!! Today’s quote is “listening to sad songs can actually boost your mood!” -@UberFacts. Kat shares that she has a playlist titled: “Songs That Make You Cry.” Amy shares songs that make her sad & then shares a tip on how to claim money that you might have out there through your state. Example: claimittexas.gov is where she got money that was owed under her own name and also her parents name (since they have passed away - Amy was able to claim their money too!) Kat is now going to try to claim money owed to her in Tennessee. FUN FACT ABOUT KAT: She used to teach spin class-so Amy asks if she ever put sad songs on during a class. Kat says that sad songs are good for when you’re “climbing” a hill” and then fun songs when you get to the top of the hill-it’s a journey!! Amy doesn’t like spin class, but when she’s taken a class she says she would never add too much resistance-but Kat shares why resistance is actually good for you (metaphorically). This led to talking about Nicolle Galyon’s song “Winner” and then Jessica Simpson’s book “Open Book” being turned into a TV show-starring John Stamos!!   Thank you licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, for joining us with her wisdom. You can find her on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta + @YouNeedTherapyPodcast. Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy   Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com!   Click link below to shop with a purpose for Christmas:  ShopEspwa.com sends love to Haiti! (all ‘4 things’ items can be found there too!!!) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Singer/Song-writer Maura Streppa is Amy's guest today! Maura battled with an eating disorder for most of her life, but didn’t realize it until she was a freshman in college. She started recovery over COVID and really used songwriting to help get through it. She wrote a song called “Skinnier” that comes out December 2nd and hopes it will help others feel less alone + encourage them to NOT think that life will be better if/when they are skinnier!! About Maura: There is a place where country meets soul meets pop. That sweet spot exists in the heart of singer/songwriter, Maura Streppa. Heavily influenced by Bob Dylan, John Prine, Amy Winehouse, Kacey Musgraves, and more, Maura uniquely and effortlessly creates a home for lovers of the old and the new alike. Hailing from the suburbs of Chicago, Maura discovered her love for music at a young age. After a move from the city to the south lands of North Carolina, Maura found that her mother’s piano keys helped her express her deepest emotions. It was from that moment on that she decided she wanted to share these cathartic songs with the world. Maura continued writing, singing, and sharing until the age of 18, when she was asked to play the Carolina Country Music Festival and to open for country music star, Jimmie Allen. It was in that opportunity that Maura became more sure than ever that singing country music for thousands of people was what she wanted to do with her life. She promptly packed her bags and made her way to Music City. Since making the big move to Nashville, Maura has been performing almost every single night, sharing her soulful songs with those who cross her path. She recently won Tennessee Songwriter’s Week and made her debut at The Bluebird Cafe with her song, “Singer and The Song”. The eclectic artist has a strong conviction to create music with authenticity, love, and purpose and works hard to carry out that calling every day. Instagram: @maurastreppamusic  To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.com Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s more to sleep than being a good sleeper. So many factors—from overall health to our environments—impact our experience of sleep and how our brains and bodies behave while sleeping. From restless leg syndrome to sleepwalking to narcolepsy, researching and diagnosing sleep uncovers myriad solutions for getting the quality sleep that helps us live our best lives. In this episode, Anahad speaks with doctors whose passion and calling is sleep in all forms. Dr. Logan Schneider, a clinical assistant sleep professor of Sleep Medicine at the Stanford Sleep Center, the important role sleep analysis plays in managing our health. Sleep neurologist Dr. Chris Winter returns to the show to share his insights on the importance of evaluating our sleep and the future of sleep wellness and health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Thanksgiving!! Today's the day that Amy's Christmas movie is available to stream on HBO Max. It's a romantic drama called 'Holiday Harmony' and we are freaking out. Amy tells Kat about the eyebrow mistake she made just days before filming. Brooke Shields is in the movie, so maybe Amy was inspired by her brows?? Big mistake, huge. In honor of thanksgiving, Kat & Amy do a special "4 things gratitude" sharing the thanksgiving side dishes + pies + family games + Christmas movies that they're most thankful for! Amy also sat down for 2 separate chats with people from 'Holiday Harmony.' The first chat is with the writer & producer of the movie, Lauren Swickard! The second chat is with the lead actor in the movie, Annelise Cepero (her character is Gail & that's who Amy shares a pivotal moment with during the infamous bathroom scene!)  HOPE YOU HAVE THE THANKSGIVING YOU NEED TO HAVE!! Don't forget you can shop with a purpose this holiday season at @TheShopForward. There are so many amazing gifts that GIVE BACK! High quality stuff (beware of knock off pullovers and other things - they are NOT the same quality and they do not have a donation attached!) ShopEspwa.com will get you to items that support Haiti. 4Things.com will get you all 4 things type items (that also support Haiti). But you can also just go to TheShopForward.com. Whatever is easiest for you to remember! It's all under the TSF umbrella!!! You'll also find all PIMPINJOY items there - if you want to spread a message of JOY this holiday season! Also, Amy's friend Andrea makes the most beautiful vintage ornament wreaths! You can check out her instagram if you're into that sorta vibe for your holiday decor because these wreaths are STUNNING! Her handle is @tannersbridewreaths !! Amy's other friend Sundi also has amazing Christmas gift ideas/options if you want to support another woman run, small business - just go to MockingbirdOnBroad.com to check out all the goodies on her site!   Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the edges of one of the world’s most stunning nature preserves, an ancient Mayan secret has been hiding in plain sight. Want some of this god-level chocolate? Kaleidoscope has joined forces with Luisa Abram and Stettler Chocolate to make a special box to go along with this very podcast. Just visit: www.stettler-chocolate.com to order your wild chocolate today. Like what you hear? Follow us @kscope_nyc on Twitter and Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the '5th Thing' with Amy & Kat!! Today’s quote is: "I've learned to hold on to me. My favorite version of myself. Don't lose yours, okay?" - Amy in Holiday Harmony (the Christmas movie that she is in...it comes out on HBO Max in 2 days...eeeeeekkk!!!!) That line isn't exactly what Amy ended up saying in the movie, but that was the original script and we love that it's a reminder to stay true to ourselves....our favorite versions of ourselves!!!!!! This Thursday's 4 Things episode will be a special Thanksgiving episode with Kat joining in a little, along with the writer/producer of Holiday Harmony and the main character...can't wait for y'all to hear that! Amy heard a woman humming while she peed. It wasn’t like a musical hum…it was like she was peeing and hummmmmming to make it possible since she was in a public restroom. Seemed like she had to hum to pee. Or it was a meditative type thing. Not sure. Also, did you know we aren't supposed to squat to pee?? Squatting over instead of sitting down on the toilet can change the mechanics of urinating; over time that can increase the risk of lowering urinary tract symptoms including pelvic floor dysfunction and infections. Amy share's an email from a listener that just lost 2 loved ones this year so the grief is super heavy...and she's trying to hold it together for her family & 2-year-old. Amy recommends Megan Devine's grief journal (link below) and Kat shares her thoughts on showing emotion/grieving/crying in front of our kids. How to Carry What Can't Be Fixed: A Journal for Grief:https://www.amazon.com/How-Carry-What-Cant-Fixed/dp/1683643704  Thank you licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, for joining us with her wisdom. You can find her on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta + @YouNeedTherapyPodcast. Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy   Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com!   P.S. '4 THINGS' CUSTOM CHRISTMAS PULLOVERS ARE AVAILABLE: This is a limited time thing and super cute for the holidays!! You can put whatever 4 things you love about Christmas on the red pullover (just has to be 13 characters or less) and these make great shirts for holiday events + matching family pajamas + gifts for friends!   4things.com to make Christmas pullovers and for other 4 Things gifts that give back to Haiti. You can also check out ShopEspwa.com or TheShopForward.com for gifts that give back!! So many cute, high quality, meaningful items...including all 4 things items, PIMPINJOY, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Emily Riley is Amy's guest today and she's sharing her own journey living with an eating disorder, and then cancer. About Emily:Emily Riley is a people-lover, sunshine addict, and latte-obsessed human being with the painful experience of choosing eating disorder recovery in 2014 and then simultaneously walking through an unexpected journey with Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma cancer treatment at 28 years old in 2019. Emily is originally from Birmingham, Alabama, yet moved to Nashville in 2013 after graduating from Auburn University. Follow along Emily’s continued pursuit in finding beauty in the mundane on Instagram @emilybrookeriley!    To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.com Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us take sunset as the cue to start winding down our day, but what if the sun never sets? The remote city of Inuvik, Canada is so deep in the Northern Hemisphere that it experiences months of non-stop sunlight in the summer, followed by months of fulltime darkness in the winter. Host Anahad O’Connor sits down with Inuvik resident Adi Scott who details what it’s like to keep a sleep schedule when you can no longer rely on the regular day-night cycle of the sun. Joined by neuroscientist and sleep expert Dr Steven Lockley, explore the powerful impact of light and dark on the brain, and how that triggers the complex internal mechanisms that influence our sleep.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FIRST THING - Give Fear Space: Amy's friend @LisaHayim put up a post on Instagram recently about giving fear space! Everything she shared about fear is so spot on, including the things we can do instead of pushing through fear (thank you Lisa for the tips!) We second Lisa's plea to normalize being afraid, have healthy skepticism, and give fear some breathing space. Such a good IG post!!! Speaking of IG, Amy also shares that you need to be following @BrunchWithBabs on IG if you’re not already! Her bio: “the internet mom/grandma you didn’t know you needed - come for family recipes, stay for the motherly advice!”   SECOND THING - Try Stream Of Consciousness Writing: One of Amy's recent journal entries was dedicated to this mantra: "Think thoughts about what you want to be." and that led into her making a list of all the things she wants to be and then flowed into "stream of consciousness writing" - a helpful tool that Amy uses to just get everything from her brain to paper!   Benefits of Stream of Consciousness Writing: -allows you to avoid overthinking -takes you on a journey of self-discovery -stops writer's block -teaches you to be vulnerable -helps you explore your thinking patterns -can help you make decisions -you can discover your writing style -can help release your mental load   THIRD THING - Make Easy Cookies: It's that time of year!!! Amy always loves to remind you about her favorite & VERY easy Pumpkin Cookies. They require only 2 ingredients.   Ingredients: -1 can of pumpkin puree (15 oz) -1 box spice cake mix (or simple mills pumpkin muffin mix)    Instructions: -Preheat the oven to 350° -Line baking sheet with parchment paper -Mix your pumpkin and cake mix together in a medium bowl until there are no more lumps. -Scoop a tablespoon(ish) onto baking sheet & keep them an inch or 2 apart -Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the edges start to golden a little bit -Remove from the oven & allow cookies to cool - if you can even wait that long before eating one!   *You can also frost them with cream cheese, vanilla, or a sugar glaze icing if you want to go the extra mile, but not necessary (as that would technically be a 3rd ingredient and we don't have time for that!!)      FOURTH THING - Seek Change Out Of Love (Not Hate) For Yourself: Amy actually shares 4 things inside this fourth thing - it's like inception - or something??   One of the most popular 4 things items for Christmas is now available - for a limited time - red customizable Christmas pullovers! You can put whatever 4 things you want (each thing just has to be 13 characters or less!) For example Amy's says:    BABY JESUS.  MARIAH CAREY.  FAMILY TIME.  COOKIES.    These pullovers also go towards supporting Haiti, so if you want to make some as gifts or for a cute family pajama pictures (just add flannel bottoms & everyone looks festive) then order soon - because you'll want enough time to get them made & shipped out to your before the holiday season really kicks into gear! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remember the Mast Brothers scandal? Think you are eating sustainable, small batch chocolate? It's way more complicated than that. Plus: when three idealists try to tackle the evils of Big Chocolate, they realize treacherous roads, nails and bullets are just the beginning of their problems.   Want some of this truly bean to bar chocolate? Kaleidoscope has joined forces with Luisa Abram and Stettler Chocolate to make a special box to go along with this very podcast. Just visit: www.stettler-chocolate.com to order your wild chocolate today. Like what you hear? Follow us @kscope_nyc on Twitter and Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the '5th Thing' with Amy & Kat!! Today’s quote is: "I used to sneak out of my house to go to parties, now I do the opposite!" (from the @elarroyo_atx sign) Hopefully not too many people snuck out of our Wichita LIVE party...Lol. At the beginning of the evening (before everyone attending took their seats) some people wrote down their expectations for the night. You'll hear Kat share some of them with Amy (because she never got to look at them) and it's cool to hear what people hoped to get out of the evening...and even cooler that most expectations seem to have been met!   Amy then shares a few emails from people that were at the LIVE podcast and one of them is a very touching email from a listener named Tosha...it's such an impactful note about what went down for her that night and her plans moving forward. Tosha's words are going to touch someone listening to this episode...we just know it!! We are so thankful to listeners that are willing to share their stories with all of us! Thank you, Tosha!   Since cursing is a topic that came up during the LIVE podcast, Amy tells Kat about a study she came across the other day: "Swearing Is Extremely Helpful in Modern Life!" Kat says she keeps a book about cursing at her office!! There's obviously times when it's offensive and inappropriate - but the point of this chat is simply that it can be helpful at times if you just need to release anger or frustration, etc...   Thank you licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, for joining us with her wisdom. You can find her on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta + @YouNeedTherapyPodcast. Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy   Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com!   P.S. '4 THINGS' CUSTOM CHRISTMAS PULLOVERS ARE NOW AVAILABLE: This is a limited time thing and super cute for the holidays!! You can put whatever 4 things you love about Christmas on the red pullover (just has to be 13 characters or less) and these make great shirts for holiday events + matching family pajamas + gifts for friends! Go to 4Things.com to customize Christmas pullovers and to see other 4 Things items that help spread hope in Haiti!   You can also check out TheShopForward.com or ShopEspwa.com for so many cute gift ideas that give back!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Riley Laster (dietician + big fan of intuitive eating) is our expert guest this week with Amy. In this episode (3 of 3) they talk about how raising your kids in a diet-free buffer zone has been going (what you’ve found to work for you and your family, why you’ve felt the need to do this) and this episode is your permission slip to like food!!!!!!!!   Riley's Instagram: @rileylaster To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.com Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Astronauts undergo rigorous training to prepare their bodies and minds for space, but once they arrive, the experience of being weightless thousands of miles above Earth is like nothing they’ve ever felt before. Join host Anahad O’Connor as he learns from former NASA astronaut and International Space Station commander Leroy Chiao about what it’s like to work and sleep in space, including the dramatic changes the body endures over the course of a mission. Sleep science researcher Dr. Mathias Basner joins to share how zero gravity and noise can impact everyday activities like resting in space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our first ever LIVE podcast taping went down in Wichita and we had the best time!! It was so awesome to have listeners from all over Kansas join us and even cooler that some traveled from Texas, California, Oklahoma, Colorado, and West Virginia to be a part of this special evening! Amy is on a journey to really LIVE LIFE, to GET UNSTUCK, to MAKE A MOVE, and assess how she wants to SHOW UP in the world, so those are the 4 things she talked about:   LIVING LIFE: What does it look like to really live your life? (ft. Dierks Bentley’s thoughts on his song ‘Living’)   GETTING UNSTUCK with @KatDefatta: What have you not been able to admit to yourself? (ft.Walker Hayes’ thoughts on his song ‘Beer In The Fridge’)   MAKING A MOVE with @CristiDozier: What is the next right step for you? (ft. Nicolle Galyon’s thoughts on her song ‘Winner’)   SHOWING UP: How do you want to be remembered? (ft. Little Big Town’s thoughts on their song ‘Rich Man’) Journaling has been a huge part of Amy’s healing the last couple of years, so we are very grateful to have writing prompts for each thing from writing expert & author, @AllyFallon   LIVING LIFE: Write a hypothetical journal entry for a day that you’re really living your life the way you want to live it. Example: What do you do on that day, who do you talk to, what do you not do, where are you, how do you feel about yourself, what decisions would you make, what conversation would you have? Take 5 minutes to imagine this day and write it as if it already happened.   GETTING UNSTUCK: What is keeping you stuck and what it might look like to let go of it?   MAKING A MOVE: Make a list of 10 things that would feel like winning to you even though it might look like losing to someone else?   SHOWING UP: Imagine this is your last day on earth - who do you want by your side - and what do you hope they remember about you? Books have also been helpful during this time, so Amy put together book recommendations for each thing as well:   LIVING LIFE: Hero On A Mission by Donald Miller    GETTING UNSTUCK: The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel A. van der Kolk   MAKING A MOVE: Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed.    SHOWING UP: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom   Kat DeFatta - You Need Therapy: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-you-need-therapy-72848161/   Cristi Dozier – HGTV’s Building Roots: https://www.hgtv.com/shows/building-roots/articles/get-to-know-the-hosts-of-building-roots   Fork The Noise / Truthiest Life: https://forkthenoise.com   #PIMPINJOY video: https://paid.texasmonthly.com/texas-optimism-project/amy-brown-optimism-video/ Thanks to Texas Monthly Studio, Matthew Fultz (Animator), and Sara Kopke (Illustrator) @texasmonthly   Live from Wichita Playlist: https://www.iheart.com/playlist/4-things-with-amy-brown-live-312064750-XNDv9Fpwh6TP1PoosyaFMt/     Links to Olive & June, Mockingbird on Broad, Root House Coffee, The Shop Forward & One Country https://oliveandjune.com https://mockingbirdonbroad.com https://roothouseco.com https://www.theshopforward.com/collections/espwa https://onecountry.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No one should be murdered over some cacao beans. But as the world gets a taste for wild chocolate, competition becomes cutthroat.  Want some of this god-level chocolate? Kaleidoscope has joined forces with Luisa Abram and Stettler Chocolate to make a special box to go along with this very podcast. Just visit: www.stettler-chocolate.com to order your wild chocolate today. Like what you hear? Follow us @kscope_nyc on Twitter and Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the '5th Thing' with Amy & Kat!! Today’s quote is from Taylor Swift’s song Anti-Hero: “It’s me. Hi. I’m the problem, it's me.” Amy has been singing that song a lot lately and is obsessed with the video. This led to a conversation between Amy, Kat, and Amy’s BFF from high school, Andrea. This episode is recorded from Amy’s hotel room in Kansas just hours before her first LIVE podcast show (that will air this coming Thursday for those of you that weren’t able to be in the audience!) Kat also shares with Amy the crazy dream that she had about the live show and Andrea shared some insight from God, yes God!!! Love this chat from the bed of Amy’s hotel room…hope you do too! Thank you licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, for joining us with her wisdom. You can find her on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta + @YouNeedTherapyPodcast. Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com! To see ‘4 Things’ swag: 4things.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Riley Laster (dietician + big fan of intuitive eating) is our expert guest for the next 2 weeks with Amy. In this episode (2 of 3) they talk about wading through influence culture (as Riley has gained a following on Instagram in the last year!), how annoying it is when people post "what I eat in a day" posts/videos, and how a cucumber simply cannot replace a cupcake.    Riley's Instagram: @rileylaster To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.com Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you’re a wildlife documentarian, you camp in the most remote parts of the world, ready at a moment’s notice to record elusive subjects. You also have to sleep when you can, where you can, often in extreme, uncomfortable, sometimes sub-zero conditions. Chris Morgan is a renowned filmmaker, ecologist and conservationist who’s journeyed the world, including deep into the Siberian tundra, tracking endangered species. With insights from sleep psychologist and researcher Dr. Jade Wu, discover how Chris uses sleep strategies borrowed from the military to stay alert and how time in nature can actually help improve sleep.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy sat down with her friend, Meredith Lile, to talk about the benefits of float therapy. Meredith first started floating to help with her anxiety and she loved it so much that she decided to open two studios of her own in the Nashville area: Pure Sweat + Float Brentwood and Pure Sweat + Float Cool Springs.   Meredith explains what float therapy is and the benefits (sleep being one of them because of all the magnesium that’s in the float tub!!) She also shares 4 things she’s thankful for (one of the things being her husband’s sobriety…which is such a blessing!)    FLOAT THERAPY BENEFITS: The buoyancy and healing effects created by the dense Epsom salt solution removes the feeling of gravity on the body, relieves all pressure and stress that gravity normally places on one’s muscles and joints, aiding in pain relief. The reduction of environmental stimulation - such as sight, talk, interruption and noise - enables the mind to become tranquil and clear.    Provides Deep Relaxation Lowers Blood Pressure + Heart Rate Reduces Stress on Spine, Hips + Joints Relieves Pain + Muscle Soreness Boosts Hair + Skin Health Restores Magnesium + Sulfate Lowers Cortisol, Acth, Lactic Acid + Adrenaline Improves Circulation Distributes Oxygen + Nutrients Increases Endorphins Aids in Visualization + Creativity Boosts Performance Relieves Insomnia, Fatigue + Jet Lag   PS+FS Brentwood: https://www.puresweatfloatstudio.com/brentwood    PS+FS CoolSprings: https://www.puresweatfloatstudio.com/coolsprings    Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy   Tickets to Amy’s 4 Things LIVE Event In Wichita, Kansas: https://selectaseat.com/amy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cacao hunter Volker Lehman has spent 20 years ruining his life to chase the perfect flavor. But he just can’t quit the Amazon.  Want some of this god-level chocolate? Kaleidoscope has joined forces with Luisa Abram and Stettler Chocolate to make a special box to go along with this very podcast. Just visit: www.stettler-chocolate.com to order your wild chocolate today. Like what you hear? Follow us @kscope_nyc on Twitter and Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the '5th Thing' with Amy & Kat!! Today’s quote is from @YouNeedTherapyPodcast: "It's not hard to be who you are, what's hard is trying to stop being who you think others want you to be." Kat then shares her thoughts on “magical thinking” and how much energy we put into who we “really are as a person” when maybe we just need to strip it down to the facts of who we are. Email topics from Brian, Kent, and Mireya lead to chats about: doing something for yourself instead of others (which might include starting over in life if need be), learning new things, trying is cool, making tough decisions, thoughtful gift idea from a listener’s husband, Amy’s favorite high waisted jeans, the definition of fun, doing something outside of your lane/comfort zone, and more! Thank you licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, for joining us with her wisdom. You can find her on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta + @YouNeedTherapyPodcast. Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy Tickets to Amy’s 4 Things LIVE Event In Wichita, Kansas:https://selectaseat.com/amy  Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Riley Laster (dietician + big fan of intuitive eating) is our expert guest for the next 3 weeks with Amy. In this episode (1 of 3) they talk about Riley's personal story and struggles with eating/clean eating, seeking control through dieting, getting attention with weight loss (which is why we never want to comment on anyone's weight loss!!!), hitting rock bottom, and relationships not getting full attention because of getting distracted by diets!    Our favorite quote from this episode comes from Riley's husband: "My life sucked when you were eating rice cakes."    Riley's Instagram: @rileylaster To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.com Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you going through hard things...feeling confused by it all and like you've just been thrown out in the middle of the ocean all alone wondering if you'll ever find your way back to shore? Well, this podcast is a community that is here for each other with all kinds of reminders that you're not alone. Amy especially feels this when she gets to meet y'all face to face and when she reads your emails. Today's episode is from our community!!!! All 4 things are emails from listeners that are currently in hard times or have made it to the otherside - so yep - these stories are from someone just like you that listens to the podcast and I just know it will be. Hope you enjoy this special episode!!!  Tickets to Amy’s 4 Things LIVE Event In Wichita, Kansas: https://selectaseat.com/amy  4 Things I'M FINE Pullover: 4Things.com  Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the '5th Thing' with Amy & Kat!! Today’s quote is from a listener that sent us something from @_typelikeagirl: "There's a difference between giving up and knowing that you've had enough." Amy shared about a psychiatric assessment she recently had that led to a conversation about medication & how our brain chemistry changes over time, so stuff we tried years ago that didn’t work…might work for us now…or vice versa. They also share listener emails from Sara & Naomi + we hear a special message from JAX (the artist behind the song ‘Victoria’s Secret’)  Tickets to Amy’s 4 Things LIVE Event In Wichita, Kansas:https://selectaseat.com/amy  The Shop Forward FALL Collection:https://www.theshopforward.com/collections/fall-collection  Thank you licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, for joining us with her wisdom. You can find her on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta + @YouNeedTherapyPodcast. Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy Send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Kayla Carson (RDN, cPTs, & director at Odyssey Eating Disorder Network) is our expert guest for 3 weeks with Amy. In this episode (3 of 3) they talk about "fitness" having a specific "look," societal common language around food, fitness & body image, and managing body comments & judgement.    KAYLA'S BIO: Kayla Carson has extensive expertise in the eating disorder and substance use disorder field. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), she has worked directly with clients in treatment centers struggling with eating disorders and co-occurring disorders for nearly a decade. She is also a certified body movement specialist and a public speaker. Kayla received her bachelor’s degree in Nutrition & Dietetics with a minor in Movement Instruction from Indiana University and completed her Dietetic Internship at Loyola University Chicago. She has a passion for helping individuals find food freedom and mindful movement by breaking the chains of physique training and diet culture. Kayla enjoys connecting with other clinicians in the field and strives to be the first call to connect clients to quality higher levels of care when in need. To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.com Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We may not think of gaming and eSports as physical events, but professional gamers like Will Wiggins, who goes by Black Oni on Twitch, condition themselves and their sleep as if they’re professional athletes to enhance performance and extend the longevity of their careers. Neurologist and sleep specialist Dr. Chris Winter, who works with professional sports teams, explains the science of sleep for performance, and how games may be tricking our brains to stay awake, with tips on how to avoid blue light. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FIRST THING:Amy loves listening to Oprah’s podcast & her intro gets Amy every single time! She loves it. It goes like this: "I'm Oprah Winfrey. Welcome to Super Soul Conversations: The Podcast. I believe one of the most valuable gifts you can give yourself is time—taking time to be more fully present. Your journey to become more inspired & connected to the deeper world around us starts right now." TIME IS A GIFT!!! However, time can be hard to find, so Amy shares some tips from Ally Fallon’s (@AllyFallon) book: The Power of Writing It Down on “Making Space In Your Calendar” — these tips will help you take an honest look at your calendar so you can see where all your time is going! Also, you’ve likely heard the saying: “If it’s not a hell yes, it’s a no” — try to keep that in mind when you’re looking at your calendar too! SECOND THING:Amy talks about exploring, dreaming & discovering with her brother-in-law Ben Dozier. It all started with this Mark Twain quote: “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Ben then shares a motto his family & business has adopted that is in alignment with this quote and it’s “vamos afuera” which means let’s go out / let’s go outside! They like to say that and see where it takes them! What are your vamos afuera moments in life??? Another good quote to keep in mind that has a similar theme is this Chinese Proverb: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”  THIRD THING:Amy shares a post that recently resonated with her from @TheAngryTherapist! It’s all about how we are meant to lose our way because that is how we find ourselves. The post is from his Instagram page on October 3rd if you want to go back and read it.  FOURTH THING:Amy saw someone share that they often search thrift stores for cute casserole dishes…so that way when they have to make a home cooked meal for someone…they can deliver it in a REAL DISH that the person can then just keep (and not have to worry about washing & returning). Such a good idea, right?? This led to Amy sharing some other “home hacks” from a cool account that’s gone viral on TikTok called: @CreativeExplained.  Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy LINK TO Amy’s LIVE Podcast Event:https://selectaseat.com/amy LINK TO @TheShopForward FALL COLLECTION:https://www.theshopforward.com/collections/fall-collectionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the '5th Thing' with Amy & Kat!! Today’s quote is from @overheardnewyork: “This guy at work called me a girlboss, so now I call him a boy boss…he hates that!” Lol **Bonus quote from Bob Goff: “You will find what you are looking for. If you look for fear…you’ll find it. If you look for stuff to bum you out…you’ll find it. If you look for hope you’ll find it.”   Do you lock your doors at night? Do you keep a key under your doormat? Kat just started watching “The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist” and this show is blowing her mind. This convo is a reminder to NOT post in “real time” if you’re on vacation because people will know you’re away and they can break into your house…also make sure you have your precise location off on social media!    Email Time!!!! Stephanie sent us an email about gratitude & making sure we don’t take things for granted + her prayer journal + she shared several awesome/encouraging quotes that we all can benefit from! One of our faves that she sent: “Focus on the good and the good will come into focus!”   Amy then went over a list of “Health Rules That Are Total B.S.” (i.e. eating late at night causes weight gain)    Link if you want tickets to the Wichita show: selectaseat.com/amy    Thank you licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, for joining us with her wisdom. You can find her on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta + @YouNeedTherapyPodcast. Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Kayla Carson (RDN, cPTs, & director at Odyssey Eating Disorder Network) is our expert guest for 3 weeks with Amy. In this episode (2 of 3) they talk about prioritizing ED recovery socially (with friends/family) & financially (i.e. will you sacrifice other spending to get the treatment you need?!!), Kayla's personal struggle with perfectionism, and more.   KAYLA'S BIO: Kayla Carson has extensive expertise in the eating disorder and substance use disorder field. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), she has worked directly with clients in treatment centers struggling with eating disorders and co-occurring disorders for nearly a decade. She is also a certified body movement specialist and a public speaker. Kayla received her bachelor’s degree in Nutrition & Dietetics with a minor in Movement Instruction from Indiana University and completed her Dietetic Internship at Loyola University Chicago. She has a passion for helping individuals find food freedom and mindful movement by breaking the chains of physique training and diet culture. Kayla enjoys connecting with other clinicians in the field and strives to be the first call to connect clients to quality higher levels of care when in need. To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.com Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emergencies can happen anytime, and ER doctors need to be ready and rested to treat everything from cardiac events to gunshot wounds or broken bones. Their work could mean life or death for the patients in their care. NYC ER doctor George Russo shares how he finds time to rest despite long days and constantly changing shifts in order to put patients first, while pulmonologist and sleep advocate Dr. Seema Khosla weighs in on the benefits of regular sleep for the wellbeing of both doctors and their patients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So excited to have Jen Hatmaker on to talk about these 4 things with Amy:  STARTING OVER:  In 2020, after 27 years of marriage, Jen found herself unexpectedly getting a divorce...forcing her to start things over! She talks about the suffering and loss and how she was able to rebuild and heal (regarding this topic...please go to Jen's Instagram, @JenHatmaker, and read her post from July 26th with the side by side picture of herself 2 years apart to the date...it's crazy/awesome how much lighter she looks this year!!)    BEING OUTSIDE OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE:  Jen is no stranger to writing (she's a New York Times bestselling author!!) but she just wrote a cookbook for the first time and she definitely had to step outside of her comfort zone + learn to flex new muscles during that process! Her cookbook is called Feed These People (releasing 10/18) and it's all about cooking for normal people, hospitality, & the importance of the table! Amy's favorite sections are for sure: "Food That Goes In Carbs" & "Food When You Have No More Damns To Give." Click Here to order!   EMPTY NESTING (sort of):  Jen has no kids living with her for the first time since she was 23; and the "sort of" part is because Remy (a junior in high school) is doing a year abroad in Spain - so Jen is experiencing a quiet home for the first time in a very, very long time and she shares what that's been like for her! GRATITUDE:  Jen does '4 Things Gratitude' by giving us a TV show, a book, a drink, and an Instagram follow that she is currently thankful for! TV show: Derry Girls (Season 3 recently came out)Book: Codependent No More by Melody BeattieFood/Drink: Old FashionedInstagram Follow: @VicBlends   JEN'S BIO:Jen Hatmaker is the New York Times bestselling author of For the Love and Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire, along with twelve other books. She hosts the award-winning For the Love podcast, is the delighted curator of the Jen Hatmaker Book Club, and leader of a tightly knit online community where she reaches millions of people each week. Jen is a co-founder of Legacy Collective, a giving organization that grants millions of dollars toward sustainable projects around the world. She is a mom to five kids and lives happily just outside Austin, Texas.   To learn more about Jen and her latest book, Feed These People: Slam Dunk Recipes for Your Crew (on sale October 18, 2022), visit www.jenhatmaker.com.   Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the '5th Thing' with Amy & Kat!! Today’s quote is from the El Arroyo sign “Whenever I read a memoir I think: ‘How did you remember all of that?’” **Bonus quotes from the sign: “Egg salad is still technically chicken salad.” + “No more stress for me. Thanks, I’m full.” + “Are you the ‘password child’ or the ‘reason they drink child’?” + “Amazonesia: When you forget what you ordered this time.” + “If my mouth doesn’t say it, my face will.”  Email time!!! Amy shares emails from Jessica (about getting a tattoo in remembrance of her dad in his handwriting, and Kat shared her tip on getting a tattoo with a THIN needle) + from Chelsea (about how she is flying in solo to Wichita to see the first ever ‘4 Things’ LIVE podcast, which will be a FUN night for sure!!!!) + from Katie (about having body specific goals during eating disorder recovery)! Link if you want tickets to the Wichita show:selectaseat.com/amy    Link if you want tickets to the Wichita show: selectaseat.com/amy    Thank you licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, for joining us with her wisdom. You can find her on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta + @YouNeedTherapyPodcast. Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OUTWEIGH: Kayla Carson (RDN, cPTs, & director at Odyssey Eating Disorder Network) is our expert guest for the next 3 weeks with Amy. In this episode (1 of 3) they talk about using "wellness" as an identity and/or hobby, being unwell in a smaller body & well in a larger body, and more!   KAYLA'S BIO: Kayla Carson has extensive expertise in the eating disorder and substance use disorder field. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), she has worked directly with clients in treatment centers struggling with eating disorders and co-occurring disorders for nearly a decade. She is also a certified body movement specialist and a public speaker. Kayla received her bachelor’s degree in Nutrition & Dietetics with a minor in Movement Instruction from Indiana University and completed her Dietetic Internship at Loyola University Chicago. She has a passion for helping individuals find food freedom and mindful movement by breaking the chains of physique training and diet culture. Kayla enjoys connecting with other clinicians in the field and strives to be the first call to connect clients to quality higher levels of care when in need.   To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.com Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s said that “The news never sleeps,” but the reporters who are breaking news in this nonstop 24-hour cycle have to get shut-eye sometime. ABC News anchor Diane Macedo has worked all hours day and night in news, and while her passion for reporting has never diminished, the adrenaline and anxiety that come with the job makes getting quality sleep a challenge. Discover what sleep professionals say about that sensation of being “tired but wired,” and learn about Diane’s journey to restful sleep even on busy news days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The awesome duo, Jill and Kate, join Amy for a chat that you're going to love about these 4 things: what to do when life doesn't go the way you planned (you especially don't want to miss the crazy story about a blog that Kate wrote about a body shaming confrontation that ended a working relationship they had) + foster care/adoption (during the pandemic Kate decided to become a foster parent and it lead to an adoption) + using social media for good (when covid made them pivot their music plans...a successful business was born!) + 4 things gratitude (they each share 4 things they are currently thankful for!!)    JILL AND KATE BIO: Jill and Kate have been in business together for over 20 years. They began their career in music and have spent two decades touring the globe and releasing several albums and singles. In 2018, they launched a podcast, Girls Just Pod To Have Fun, and established themselves as motivational speakers while speaking across the country, including delivering a TEDx talk on the topic of Uncharted Waters: Navigating the Unknown. They are no strangers to the spotlight, as they toured the world with international superstar, Kelly Clarkson for 6 years performing on Oprah, The Today Show, Ellen, Saturday Night Live, and more. With the knowledge and experience they collected over 20 years, they began pouring into coaching and consulting artists, brands, and businesses in order to help them grow their audiences, increase their reach, and help create a purpose and plan for their Instagram accounts.    Find them on Instagram: @jillandkate jillandkate.com    tickets to Amy's LIVE show: https://selectaseat.com/amy Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the '5th Thing' with Amy & Kat!! Today’s quote is from Adam Grant: “You got this. Win or lose. Love watching you try. Trying is cool.” -Erin Lane **Bonus quote for all you snoozers out there: “I always set 2 wake up alarms…for the person I want to be…and for the person I am.” Have you read the book: ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’??? We are thinking of doing a very unofficial reading of this book…so download it or grab it to read so we can all journey through it together! Another book recommendation that comes up in this episode is: ‘Luckiest Girl Alive.’  In other news, Kat would like for everyone to know that Barney (the purple dinosaur) did not hide drugs in his tail. IYKYK. In addition to going over common household arguments…you’ll also hear some listener emails from Kayla (super nice email that also included a cool quote from John Wooden: “Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.”, and another one from Cara (who told us about her husband’s really cool coffee company that is helping support mental health for veterans…see below!!!) Coffee Saves Lives:When we started 22 Sierra Coffee Co.™, we set out to make a positive impact in the veteran and first responder communities. Since 2020, we've donated over $10,000 to nonprofits. In partnership with Grunt Style Foundation, our Coffee Saves Lives collection of partner coffee ensures you can "make an impact with every sip."https://22sierracoffee.com  Tickets to LIVE podcast, AKA: Girls Night Out, with Amy on Nov. 5th:https://selectaseat.com/amy  Thank you licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, for joining us with her wisdom. You can find her on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta + @YouNeedTherapyPodcast. Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.