Feeling Things with Amy & Kat

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Friendship Breakups & Advocating for Your Health (5th Thing) Feb 06, 2024

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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.com

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From Vision To Reality Through Grateful Anticipation (Outweigh) Feb 03, 2024

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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.com

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Cold Plunges. Cod Liver Oil. Intense Breathing. Eating Organs. Feb 01, 2024

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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/

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How to Enjoy Life During Seasons of Waiting (5th Thing) Jan 30, 2024

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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.com

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Self-Compassion Beyond the Reflection (Outweigh) Jan 27, 2024

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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

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Releasing Shame, Dating with Curiosity, Learning to Adult, Yes Chef Jan 25, 2024

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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/ // @AllyFallon

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Things You Should Never Say To Your Partner (5th Thing) Jan 23, 2024

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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.com

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Owning Your Worth in the Face of Haters (Outweigh) Jan 20, 2024

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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

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Self-Forgetfulness, Sourdough Bread, Vision Boards & More Jan 18, 2024

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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 // @RadioAmy

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Can You Take a First Date to a Wedding? (5th Thing) Jan 16, 2024

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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.com

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