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A Scientist Goes Looking For God Sep 12, 2023

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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.

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Stop People Pleasing + Things to Ditch if You Want to be Happy + Bragging on Yourself to Yourself + More (5th Thing) Sep 12, 2023

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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.com

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Busting Through The "Control Myth" (It’s not what you think) (Outweigh) Sep 09, 2023

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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.com

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Amy & Ben Discuss Co-Parenting, Amicability, the 'Green Ring' for Dating, Active Listening & More Sep 07, 2023

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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 // @RadioAmy
GUEST: Ben Brown // ToughStump.com

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World's Healthiest Food + Why Amy's Not Dating + Fall Asleep Faster with "Cricket Feet" & More (5th Thing) Sep 05, 2023

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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.com

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Acting As If (THINKING) When Downward Spiral Thoughts Rule Your Life (1 of 4) Sep 04, 2023

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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

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Acting As If (FEELING) When Your Thoughts Don’t Match How You Feel (2 of 4) Sep 04, 2023

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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.com

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Acting As If (BELIEVING) When Your Self-Image Undermines What You Really Want (3 of 4) Sep 04, 2023

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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.com

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Acting As If (DOING) When What You Say Doesn't Align With What You Do (4 of 4) Sep 04, 2023

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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.com

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Two Things Can Be True At The Same Time: Part 8 [The Mini-Series] (Normalizing the In-Betweens and Healing From Extremism) (Outweigh) Sep 02, 2023

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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

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