Feeling Things with Amy & Kat

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Same Feed, New Feelings: 4 Things is Getting a Makeover (5th Thing) Mar 25, 2025

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4 Things with Amy Brown is getting a makeover! Starting April 1st, the podcast will change to Feeling Things with Amy & Kat. It'll still be on the same feed (you don’t need to change a thing), but now Kat Van Buren, the therapist you already know and love from our 5th Thing episodes and host of You Need Therapy podcast, is officially joining Amy as full-time co-host.

In this episode, Amy & Kat talk about why they're making the change, what you can expect moving forward, and how you can get involved (hint: go follow @FeelingThingsPodcast on Instagram for a very good giveaway).
This change reflects where we’ve grown and where we’re going: more honest conversations, more laughter, more depth, more stories, and definitely more feelings. Think of it as a natural evolution of everything we’ve already been building together.
Thanks for being part of this journey with us. Change can be hard, but it can also be really beautiful. Like butterflies...which is why this is today's quote: “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty!” - Maya Angelou

HAVE THE DAY (OR THE EVOLUTION) YOU NEED TO HAVE!

Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com

HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

Kat Vanburen // @KatVanburen // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.com

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Why We Numb—The Real Reason We Avoid Pain & Seek Comfort (With Dr. Chip Dodd) Mar 22, 2025

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OUTWEIGH: Why do we turn to food, alcohol, shopping, or even busyness when life feels overwhelming? In this episode, Chip and Leanne dive into the real reason we numb—what we’re actually trying to escape or avoid—and how society conditions us to suppress rather than process emotions. They break down the neuroscience behind coping mechanisms, revealing why they provide short-term relief but lead to long-term suffering. If you’ve ever wondered why breaking free from old habits feels impossible, this episode will give you the clarity you need to start shifting your patterns.

Visit Chip's website at: ChipDodd.com

You can order your copy of Chip's book, The Voice of the Heart: A Call To Full Living HERE.

Listen to the Living With Heart Podcast HERE.

Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington

To learn more about re-wiring your brain to heal from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) check out Leanne's FREE Stressless Eating Webinar @ www.StresslessEating.com

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Undefining Masculinity with Justin Baldoni Mar 20, 2025

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

HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

Kat Vanburen // @KatVanburen // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.com

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Amy’s Epiphany About Celebrating Her Birthday + Give Your Future Self a Chance + More (5th Thing) Mar 18, 2025

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Not only does Amy bring the craziest story about her niece and her boyfriend, she also has a breakthrough as to why celebrating her birthday is a little uncomfortable. Kat provides today’s quote: “Don’t be so attached to who you are in the present that you don’t give your future self a chance” from Vin Jang after she heard him on another podcast. This quote leads to conversation around CHANGE!! Speaking of change, next Tuesday (March 25th) is the big announcement that Amy & Kat have been so excited to tell you about. They also talk about Amy’s improv & more!

HAVE THE BIRTHDAY YOU NEED TO HAVE!

Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com

HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

Kat Vanburen // @KatVanburen // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.com

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What Is Addiction, Really? The Coping Mechanism That Becomes a Trap (With Dr. Chip Dodd) Mar 15, 2025

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OUTWEIGH: Addiction isn’t just about substances—it’s about the ways we cope with pain, stress, and unmet needs. In this episode, Chip Dodd and Leanne unpack how behaviors like emotional eating, over-exercising, workaholism, and social media addiction follow the same addictive patterns as substances. They explore the difference between coping mechanisms that help us heal versus those that keep us stuck, and how the brain wires itself for addiction. If you’ve ever felt caught in a cycle of numbing or self-sabotage, this episode will help you understand why—and what you can do about it.

Visit Chip's website at: ChipDodd.com

You can order your copy of Chip's book, The Voice of the Heart: A Call To Full Living HERE.

Listen to the Living With Heart Podcast HERE.

Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington

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The Self-Care Shortlist: 4 Simple Ways to Feel More Like Yourself Mar 13, 2025

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Fresh off her family therapy retreat, Amy reflects on the importance of quick, effective ways to create moments of refuge throughout the day. She goes over 4 simple ways to help reset and reconnect. First thing is a concept from therapist Katie Gustafson: hosting emotions like guests at a dinner party! Second thing is dopamine dressing: how intentional outfit choices can boost mood and confidence. Third thing is unusual signs of emotional stress: like yawning, itching, and fidgeting, and how they may indicate the body is holding onto emotions. For the fourth thing she revisits the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method: a sensory-based technique for regaining focus and presence in overwhelming moments.

This episode is brought to you by the All-New Nissan Murano...because finding moments of peace in a fast-moving world matters.

HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

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I Don’t Believe in Miracles, I Rely On Them (5th Thing) Mar 11, 2025

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This week, Amy shares her experience at a therapy retreat she attended over the weekend—with her kids and ex-husband, Ben—including a powerful moment when something she said may have been exactly what someone needed to hear. She and Kat also dive into a listener email about childhood bullying, sparking a conversation about the importance of close friendships—not just in school, but throughout life. Plus, Amy gives an update on her face fitness journey and reveals the surprising connection between the pelvic floor and so much more!

QUOTE: "I have an excellent memory, just not for things that actually happened."

BONUS QUOTE: "I don't believe in miracles, I rely on them."

HAVE THE TUESDAY YOU NEED TO HAVE!

Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com

HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

Kat Vanburen // @KatVanburen // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.com

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Finding Love Within Herself Allowed Her To Receive It From Another (Suzanne's 2 Year update) Mar 08, 2025

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OUTWEIGH: Two years after our case study from last week, Suzanne came back to share what’s happened since her Stressless Eating journey—and the transformation goes far beyond food and body image. In this powerful follow-up, she reveals how healing her self-image not only gave her peace with food but also opened the door to calling in true love. What once held her back—her deep-rooted struggles with self-worth—became the very thing that helped her step into the healthiest, most fulfilling relationship of her life. Suzanne and Leanne reflect on the full-circle moment of her journey and the ripple effect of true self-acceptance. Tune in for an episode filled with wisdom, inspiration, and a reminder that lasting change is possible.

Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington

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Breakup Detox: How to Let Go & Move Forward Mar 06, 2025

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Spring isn’t just for cleaning out your closet...it’s also the perfect time for a heart reset. Breakup coach Sarah Curnoles joins Amy to talk about the power of a Breakup Detox and how to turn heartbreak into healing. From surprising ways to let go of an ex to the biggest mistakes people make post-breakup, Sarah shares expert advice on moving forward with clarity and confidence. Plus, why “Breakup Season” is a real thing and how to emotionally prepare if you feel a split coming. If you’re struggling to let go, this episode is full of practical tools and mindset shifts to help you heal.

Click HERE for Sarah's journal prompts!

Visit Sarah's website by clicking HERE!

HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

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We Shouldn’t Be Buying These Items & The Weird Thing Amy Wants Done With Her Body When She Dies (5th Thing) Mar 04, 2025

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Amy and Kat always feel the need to give the full backstory when telling a story. Sometimes their friends can get bored with all the details, so Amy and Kat chat about ways that will help them be more concise (If you have ADHD, this might help you too!)

They also discuss an interesting question that Kat’s husband asked her over dinner: “What is something you thought was normal when you were younger, but then you became an adult and realized not all families do this thing?” Kat and Amy both have some things that come to mind from their childhood, as well as a wild Thanksgiving tradition they heard about….which leads to Amy’s weird post life plan that involves apples.

Amy and Kat revisit last week’s episode about adding whimsy to your day, and Amy shares a new whimsical moment she has added while brushing her teeth this morning.

Lastly, they discuss a list of items we should NOT be buying our 40’s.

HAVE THE DAY (OR DINNER) YOU NEED TO HAVE!

QUOTE:

“I be saying the long story short, and then proceed to tell the double VHS Titanic version of the story.”

Email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com

HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

Kat Vanburen // @KatVanburen // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.