Feeling Things with Amy & Kat

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Amy’s Weird Money Hack, Sleep Tricks, and One Question That Changes Everything Jun 03, 2025

Show notes

The ‘feeling of the day’ is Supported and it all started with a note from a listener who shared this one simple question for another listener: “What’s the best that could happen?” This leads to Kat sharing a VERY powerful story about a client interaction she once had that’ll stick with you. Plus, Amy shares a list of things you can tell yourself to create ‘calm’ before bed (speaking of bed: she also goes over the money subliminals she listens to as she’s falling asleep + why she’s sleeping elevated) and then Kat goes over air baths (shoutout to Benjamin Franklin!!)

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HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

Kat Van Buren // @KatVanburen

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When a Male Boss Says You Can’t Do Something Because You’re a Woman (Couch Talks) May 29, 2025

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Amy & Kat share an email from a listener working in a male dominated profession. She asked to remain anonymous and shared that a supervisor, in front of numerous other people, said he didn’t think that she should do a portion of her job because she is a woman. She didn’t say anything at the time and redirected the conversation, but she’d now like to talk with him about these comments in a non-confrontational way, so she wrote in asking for advice on how to do this in a productive manner.

First off, Amy & Kat are proud of her for being able to hold composure after he said something so offensive and secondly, they’re glad she wants to have a conversation with this supervisor (because what he said is not okay!)

They offer their advice and hopefully what they share (like the ‘sandwich technique’ and more) will be helpful to any of you that need to have a tough conversation.

Book Recommendation: The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More By Jefferson Fisher

Tomorrow 5/30 is the final day to get 25% off snail serum products. Click HERE and use code HAPPY25 for discount!

Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com

Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077

HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

Kat Van Buren // @KatVanburen

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Financial Domination, Influencer Doubts & The Email That Started It All May 27, 2025

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Amy calls her boyfriend demanding money...and let’s just say, if you need a laugh today, this moment delivers. The ‘Feeling of the Day’ is SHOCKED…times two: 1) Amy tells Kat about a strange experience from a school recital where the teacher outshined the kids!! 2) Have y'all heard about Financial Domination (aka FinDom) where people willingly give their money to strangers...just because they’re told to?? Amy & Kat also discuss influencers and authenticity (do they really wear the Amazon outfits they're pushing?), and they answer some listener questions from Instagram (like how they met & more!)

Kat mentions the ‘Friendship Deck’ cards…click HERE to check them out!

And click HERE for Snail Serum (and all of Amy’s Biopelle favorites) and use code: HAPPY25 to save 25% your order. FYI: 5/30 is the final day!

Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077

Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com

HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

Kat Van Buren // @KatVanburen

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Adult Acne Embarrassment: Why Breakouts Can Ruin Your Week + Accutane Tips (Couch Talks) May 22, 2025

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Amy and Kat respond to an email from a listener struggling with adult acne, shame, and the emotional toll it can take (especially when you're also a parent trying to set a good example for your kids!) They unpack the layers of conflicting feelings: the embarrassment of breakouts, the guilt for feeling bad about it, and the frustration of being stuck in that cycle. Kat offers a therapeutic lens on how to let two opposing truths coexist, and Amy shares some tips for surviving Accutane. Whether you’ve battled acne yourself or not, this episode is a reminder that our feelings are valid, even when they’re messy.

Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com

Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077

HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

Kat Van Buren // @KatVanburen

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The Power of Pretend Vacations, Snail Serum & Slightly Unhinged Parenting Hacks May 20, 2025

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Amy kicks things off with Exhibit A for Kat: a very important tangerine (you’ll get it when you listen). Then they answer a listener's question about a line in their podcast theme song (Walker Hayes is a lyrical genius) and Amy shares a DM with explosive claims about the Karen Read trial. Kat’s Feeling of the Day is ‘Playful’ and she encourages us to randomly pretend we're on vacation to give your weekend date nights fresh new vibes. They close out with unhinged (but funny) parenting hacks from Instagram and share exciting news: until May 30th you can save 25% off of snail serum (see link & code below!)

Click HERE for Snail Serum (and all of Amy’s Biopelle favorites) and use code: HAPPY25 to save 25% your order!!

Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077

Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com

HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

Kat Van Buren // @KatVanburen

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Our ‘Wait to Worry’ Advice To a Listener Overthinking Her Future (Couch Talks) May 15, 2025

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Amy and Kat respond to a voicemail from a listener who just found out she’s pregnant, but instead of excitement, she’s overwhelmed with doubts about being a good mom to the stress of a husband deploying and starting PA school…she’s in full ‘future tripping’ mode!! Their advice? Wait to Worry (WTW).

Wait To Worry (WTW)

[noun] A recurring segment, framework, and decision-making philosophy that examines worries, fears, uncertainties, and anticipated problems through the lens of patience, perspective, and informed action.

They also share an update from a listener who called in about the solo hike discussion, offering a reminder that some questions about your relationship might actually be support in disguise. Reminder: fear often just means……you care!!

Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com

Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077

HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

Kat Van Buren // @KatVanburen

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How to Take a Compliment Without Cringing, Karen Read Trial & When the Ex-Husband Meets the Boyfriend May 13, 2025

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Amy shares how it actually went when her boyfriend met her ex-husband (spoiler: strong handshakes were exchanged) and Kat breaks down the psychology behind why we deflect praise (especially as women) and shares tips for how to receive compliments without cringing (even if a compliment journal sounds weird). They also discuss the Karen Read trail (Body in the Snow), a couple of listener emails, how Kat got tricked into believing a very wrong fact about a particular body part, and more!

Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077

Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com

HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

Kat Van Buren // @KatVanburen

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When Helping Hurts: Supporting a Friend Without Losing Yourself (Couch Talks) May 08, 2025

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What do you do when someone you love is struggling and shutting you out? Amy and Kat respond to a heartfelt email from a college student whose roommate is battling an eating disorder. She’s heartbroken, overwhelmed, and unsure how to support her friend without completely losing herself in the process. Kat shares thoughts on grief, boundaries, and “wise compassion,” while Amy offers relatable encouragement for anyone stuck in the tension between wanting to help and setting boundaries, so you can focus on your own healing. This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt helpless in the face of someone else’s pain.

Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com

Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077

HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

Kat Van Buren // @KatVanburen

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Why You Copy Your Friends, How To Get Out of Jury Duty, Brainspotting, and The Annoying Thing Amy Did May 06, 2025

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Amy shares the cringey thing she did (and why being annoyed with yourself can actually be helpful), while Kat explains the psychology behind why we start using the same phrases as our closest friends. Plus: a listener’s bird encounter with a powerful message, brainspotting 101, and what Amy & Kat would say to get out of jury duty.

Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077

Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com

HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

Kat Van Buren // @KatVanburen

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Chasing Dreams, Double Standards, and Somehow...Conjugal Visits (Couch Talks) May 01, 2025

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Amy and Kat share a listener email from Julia in Wisconsin. Julia is getting ready to hike 1,200 miles solo (a dream she’s been chasing for years) and she’s tired of people asking what her husband thinks about it. Amy and Kat talk about how to respond when people project their fears or outdated ideas about relationships onto your dreams, and why you don’t need to defend living a big, brave life. There are way more interesting questions like:

What is she going to eat?

Will she hike with others she meets along the way?

Where will she sleep?

What if you encounter a bear?

How often does her husband get to visit her?

We hope this chat offers some encouragement for anyone working toward something others might not understand. You don’t need permission to be proud of yourself. Also, Kat gets an update from Amy on the Face Fitness trial that she signed up for at the first of April.

Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com

Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077

HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

Kat Van Buren // @KatVanburen

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.