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Stop Saying Yes When You Don’t Mean It (5th Thing) Nov 05, 2024

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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.”

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Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

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If Positive Mantras Feel Like a Lie, Here’s What You’re Missing (Outweigh) Nov 02, 2024

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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.com

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Reset Your Day: A Quick Relaxation Exercise You Need In Your Life Oct 31, 2024

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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 // @leanneellington

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5 Things You Should Never Rush + Kat’s Protein Ball Recipe (5th Thing) Oct 29, 2024

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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.

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HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

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

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"No One Knows I Have A Problem" (Outweigh) Oct 26, 2024

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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

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Brain Hacks for Productivity: 4 Expert Tips to Get Stuff Done Oct 24, 2024

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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 // @RadioAmy

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How To Tell If You’re An Energy Vampire + Sleep Hack From Harvard (5th Thing) Oct 22, 2024

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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)

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HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

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

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Breaking the Cycle of Broken Promises: Reclaiming Your Self-Trust (Outweigh) Oct 19, 2024

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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

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Why You Act The Way You Do In Relationships: Attachment Styles 101 Oct 17, 2024

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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.

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Why Can't Grown Men Communicate? (5th Thing) Oct 15, 2024

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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

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