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Life AFTER Healing & Re-Defining What ‘Health’ Looks Like In Real Life with Guest Holly Baxter: Part 1 (Outweigh) Jul 22, 2023

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OUTWEIGH: We are back with another follow-up to a topic that Amy and Leanne talked about a few weeks ago: How to have BOTH: a healthy relationship with food and your body AND begin to work towards the goals that are important to you (aka getting stronger, fitter, etc).

In that episode, Amy and Leanne explained that you absolutely can go set goals for yourself, but they invite you to take a sabbatical from typical goal-setting and “go-getting” and go heal your relationship with food and your body FIRST and rewire your brain….and then with THAT new brain and that NEW relationship with food and your body….then head in the direction of body-changing and weight loss, or whatever goals you have in mind. But don’t skip over the healing phase.

That being said, it’s also important to talk about HOW to do just that… and what that actually looks like practically (including the “why behind the what”).

In this episode of Outweigh, Leanne invites her mentor, friend, and health and fitness expert Holly Baxter on the show to share a bit about redefining health on your own terms. She shares her own testimony, battle with eating disorders and body shame, and talks about how it’s shaped the way she coaches female clients – especially those that are on the road to healing.

CONTENT WARNING: Here at Outweigh we want to be sensitive to the fact that some of this subject matter might be a little bit confrontational for some of you on your healing journey, but we didn’t want to just NOT talk about it, or avoid these important subjects altogether. Because, wherever you are on your healing journey, at some point in time, you might be ready for whatever YOUR next step is, and that might include goal setting or focusing on new outcomes.

And most of what’s out there in the modern day world to meet you in those goals is a surefire way to bring you back down the road of toxicity and disorder, and we didn’t want to leave you hanging like that. So if you are in that place in your healing journey, and you’re ready to look at what’s next, this interview series shares a perspective on how to do just that – while still keeping your mental and emotional health AND your healing journey front and center.

So this is just a bit of a heads up that we are going to be covering some topics that might not have been broached yet on this podcast, but also just reiterating that the purpose is to show you how to view these once-controversial or difficult topics in a beautiful, healthy, and empowering way that ensures that your healing journey stays front and center. That's if or when you are ready. And if you’re not there yet, that is absolutely OK as well, and we simply invite you to tuck this information in your back pocket (or just skip it altogether right now) and just know it’s there when you’re ready. Because here at Outweigh, we always want you to feel safe to be exactly where you are, and we will always try to meet you there.

HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com

GUEST: Holly Baxter // @Hhollytbaxter // @teamhollytbaxter

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Find Your People. Overcome Adversity. Meet Tim Tebow. Park Your Heart Somewhere. Jul 20, 2023

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FIRST THING: Do you have people that you can share the good & the messy with, without judgment? If not, you need to find your people!!

SECOND THING: Do you want to be inspired by stories of resilience & perseverance? If so, this episode is filled with stories of people overcoming adversity.

THIRD THING: Have you ever wondered if Tim Tebow is the real deal? Well, founder of myLIFEspeaks, Mike Wilson, is Amy's guest & he shares an intimate Tim Tebow story that will answer that question for you.

FOURTH THING: Are you involved in supporting a cause that you actually care about? If not, Mike will encourage you to find something that is your jam & park your heart there ASAP!

Mike is the founder of myLIFEspeaks, an orphan care nonprofit based in Neply, Haiti that has been doing amazing work for over a decade. Mike has been on the podcast before and we appreciate his big heart so much. Sadly, Mike and his family had to leave Haiti because it's now too dangerous for Americans to be there. Mike gives us a glimpse of what is going on there and it's truly heartbreaking. Can you imagine kids being on a waiting list to join a gang? Because that is the reality for some kids in Haiti right now that have no family to care for them....they think the best option for "community" and "belonging" is a gang. It's tragic.
Thankfully myLIFEspeaks has always been run by Haitians, so even though Mike and his family had to leave the place they call home and love dearly, the village and the programs there are still thriving. They have overcome so much adversity and the work happening is life changing for so many. There is a way you can come alongside the work they are doing: CLICK HERE to learn more about what they do and to get details about their big event in October where Tim Tebow will be the keynote speaker! General admission tickets go on sale August 1st!
HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy
GUEST: Mike Wilson // @mylifespeaks // MyLifeSpeaks.com

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Bizarre Lies Amy Was Told When Trying To Get Pregnant (5th Thing) Jul 18, 2023

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Do you know what you really want in life or do you only know what society tells you that you should want? Amy & Kat chat about several different things this week, but the most important part of their conversation is the reminder to ask yourself this question anytime you’re making a decision (especially a big “life” decision): “What part of me wants to do this and why?”

Years ago, Amy was doing everything under the sun to get pregnant because she didn’t want to fail as a woman (so we are made to believe) and it led to some interesting things. Amy found herself getting colonics (yes, THAT type of treatment) because she heard doing them regularly would up her chances of conceiving. The woman administering colonics started putting some bizarre lies (conspiracies) in Amy’s head and she was tempted to believe them since she was willing to try almost anything to get pregnant. All that to say, fertility issues led to the adoption of two sweet kids from Haiti, so you never know what blessings will come from surrendering to what you really want/need to do vs. what society tells you that you should want/need to do!

TODAY’S QUOTE:
“Forgive yourself for not knowing what you didn’t know before you learned it.” - Maya Angelou

TOPICS:
-Trendy nail color idea (something fun to try out for summer)
-Email from a listener about PCOS
-Why Amy was doing colonics & avoiding dryer sheets
-So much of our identity (as women) is wrapped up in getting pregnant / having kids
-Your story is different than others and that’s not bad (so know what YOU want out of life for YOURSELF, nobody else)
-Gender specific colors (pink for girls & blue for boys)
-Journaling (Amy’s childhood diary)
-The online address book that Kat used to gather info from her friends
-& More

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

Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.com

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Learn From My Mistakes (Real-World Lessons From Life AFTER Healing) (Outweigh) Jul 15, 2023

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OUTWEIGH: Leanne is here today with a follow-up to a topic that Amy and Leanne talked about a few weeks ago. How to have BOTH: a healthy relationship with food and your body AND begin to work towards the goals that are important to you (aka getting stronger, fitter, etc).

In that episode, Amy and Leanne explained that you absolutely can go set goals for yourself, but they invite you to take a sabbatical from typical goal-setting and “go-getting” and go heal your relationship with food and your body FIRST and rewire your brain….and then with THAT new brain and that NEW relationship with food and your body….then head in the direction of body-changing and weight loss or whatever goals you have in mind. But don’t skip over the healing phase.

That being said, it’s also important to talk about HOW to do just that… and what that actually looks like practically (including the “why behind the what”).

In this episode of Outweigh, Leanne shares her journey when it comes to seeing goals AFTER her healing journey. She shares the mistakes that she made, the lessons she learned, and some pivotal advice to take into consideration if you are ready to focus on setting goals again AFTER you’ve healed from your own disorder.

Link Mentioned: Watch the Stressless Eating Webinar where Leanne walks you through her exact 5 Step Game Plan her clients use to heal themselves from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting themselves, punishing their bodies, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) 😉

www.StresslessEating.com

HOST:
Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com

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Trey Kennedy: The Funny Guy That Girls Love to Follow Jul 13, 2023

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Amy's guest is the guy that every girl we know follows on socials, Trey Kennedy!! Trey is a comedian, singer, actor, influencer and he is funny, cool, nice...all the things!!
THINGS DISCUSSED:

How Trey got his start (as a comedian / influencer)
4 Things Gratitude (Trey shared 4 things he's thankful for)
Growing up in the church (evolving from fundamentalist roots)
Is Trey funny because of hard times he faced as a child?
Being a new dad (he just had his first baby!)
Amy pitched a skit idea for Trey's "teenage" character!
Knowing your value (a reminder to not undervalue your work!)
Getting older (Trey gets vulnerable with his hair loss)
Trying something new (which might mean sacrificing comfort)
@abby.anderson1_ from the Bobby Bones Show also joins in on the chat too!
And more!!

If you love to laugh (which who doesn't?) and you're not already following Trey...you should be...his handle is @treynkennedy. He first got attention on Vine back in the day and now has a huge presence on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. You will love his content (p.s. it's family friendly!!) and if you have a chance to see him live (he's currently on tour) you totally should!
HOST: Amy Brown // @RadioAmy // RadioAmy.com
GUEST: Trey Kennedy // @treynkennedy // TreyKennedy.com

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Do You Know Your Attachment Style? (5th Thing) Jul 11, 2023

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Amy thinks she has her attachment style figured out, but Kat challenges Amy’s self-assessment. Secure attachment is the goal for all of us, and while there’s hope for that, most of us are either avoidant, anxious or disorganized. Do you know your attachment style? An episode of Mel Robbins’ podcast is what got Amy started on attachment styles. You can listen to it HERE.

Quotes from this episode:

-“Your circle is supposed to be proud, not jealous!”

-“Some people will judge you for changing. Others will celebrate you for growing. Choose your circle carefully!”

-“Parked car conversations are low key therapy!!”

Other things discussed:

-Don’t underestimate a staycation!

-Positive Energy Meditation HERE

-Trey Kennedy is the ‘4 Things’ guest for this Thursday’s episode!

-Amy started watching ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ (on Amazon) & it’s so good!!

-ATTN: Perfectionists!! Read this book: The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power

-Kat updated us on “slow blinking” (like cats do to their owners)

-An email from a listener named Amy about the infamous “what does this make possible” question!

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

Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.com

Please send emails for the 5th thing to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com

P.S.

Stachira’s teeth whitening deal HERE (only good for July 11th & 12th)

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Two Things Can Be True At The Same Time: Part 4 [The Mini-Series] (Outweigh) Jul 08, 2023

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OUTWEIGH: Can you love food AND maintain a healthy relationship with food? 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 FOURTH 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 heal from your disordered eating and have a healthy relationship with food.... AND still love food, love sugar, find pleasure and joy in food....AND still have food 'stuff' you're continually working though (it can ALL be true).

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

GUEST:
Leanne Ellington // 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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Love, Action, and the Power of Wonder in the Face of Impossible Things with Valerie Kaur (from It’s Ok that You’re Not Ok with Megan Devine) Jul 06, 2023

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“Wonder is the root of love, the lack of wonder is the root of violence.”

Is there a way to create boundaries with someone who wishes to cause harm? Can you love them and hold them accountable? Do you have to fight for a just world for everyone?
Valarie Kaur is no stranger to violence. As a Sikh, as a woman, as a person of color, violence has shaped both her activism and her deep sense of community care. Her Revolutionary Love Project is the blueprint for organizers, activists, and really - anyone in love with the world and what it could be.

This week, the activist, and best-selling author of See No Stranger joins me to talk about love, action, and the power of wonder in the face of impossible things.

We cover activism, wonder, horror, grief, acts of violence, acts of justice, parenting in an age of rampant school violence, healing family wounds, building true community - and why fighting for love and pleasure is always going to be more sustainable than fighting against hate.

“I spent the last 20 years organizing my life around hate and I want to spend the next 20 years organizing around love. The pain of the world is the pain of the world, regardless.” - Valarie Kaur

* One brief content note, Valarie’s neighborhood had some construction going on, so there’s more background noise in this episode than usual. Listen for the goodness, though - it’s all around you.

In this episode we cover:

How do you continue to work on behalf of EVERYONE for a more just and beautiful world, when some of those people cause great harm?
Getting outside of unbearable pain so you can survive
Do you have to suffer in order to be of service? Being an activist for the long haul
“Squad care” and what it means for activists and anyone alive in the world
What do you want future generations to inherit from your time here?

Want grief support with Megan? Apply for 1:1 sessions here, or join the monthly Q&A here.

Related episodes:

The Love-Filled World

A Place Called Home: a conversation with child welfare advocate, David Ambroz

Connection is the best medicine: with Dr. Rana Awdish

Notable quotes:

“We're living in a time where we have to metabolize grief on a scale that no other generation before us has had to.” - Valarie Kaur

“Our solidarity is only as deep as our ability to love one another, and our ability to love one another is only as deep as our ability to weep with one another.” - Valarie Kaur

About our guest:

Valarie Kaur is a renowned civil rights leader, lawyer, award-winning filmmaker, educator, author of the #1 LA Times Bestseller SEE NO STRANGER, and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project. A daughter of Punjabi Sikh farmers in California, her work has ignited a national movement to reclaim love as a force for justice. See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love.

About Megan:

Psychotherapist and bestselling author Megan Devine is recognized as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on grief, from life-altering losses to the everyday grief that we don’t call grief. She helms a consulting practice in Los Angeles and serves as an organizational consultant for the healthcare and human resources industries.

The best-selling book on grief in over a decade, Megan’s It’s Ok that You’re Not OK, is a global phenomenon that has been translated into more than 25 languages. Her celebrated animations and explainers have garnered over 75 million views and are used in training programs around the world.

Additional resources:

Valarie Kaur’s website
The Revolutionary Love Learning Hub

Want to talk with Megan directly? Two options: apply for one of her 1:1 sessions through the contact form at megandevine.co, or join our Patreon community for live monthly Q&A sessions. Either way, it’s your questions, answered.

Check out Megan’s best-selling books - It’s OK That You're Not OK and How to Carry What Can’t Be Fixed

Books and resources may contain affiliate links.

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Amy’s Psychic Cousin Does a Reading for Morgan! (From Soul Sessions with Amanda Rieger Green) Jul 04, 2023

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Happy 4th! While Amy’s out, enjoy this special reading Amy’s psychic cousin, Amanda, did for Morgan from the Bobby Bones Show as part of her new podcast, Soul Sessions!

Morgan Huelsman, Digital Director for The Bobby Bones Show, joins the show today for a reading!

Morgan is turning 30 and looking for what’s next in this upcoming chapter of her life. Amanda shares insights on Morgan’s perfectionism, recognizing where she can relinquish control and learning how to find the fulfillment, sense of peace, ease and freedom she desires.

It’s a year of decisiveness for Morgan; a time to trust her gut & be spontaneous. Amanda encourages Morgan to lean into excitement, focus on using her voice, and take risks.

Amanda holds space for Morgan to talk candidly about trust issues built up over the years - both professionally and personally.

After being in challenging relationships and having not so great dating experiences, Morgan is struggling to find her person. She opens up about looking for love but having the fear many of us share at some point or another- “what if my person is not out there?” or “what if there’s not someone that knows how to love me for me?”

What’s next for Morgan’s career? Amanda shares some exciting opportunities on the horizon…she’s in her dream job, but what comes next? What does it look like?

Morgan’s fiery grandmother comes through with supportive messages and reassurance that she will help Morgan her person - someone who will finish her sentences and be a perfect match just like her grandma and grandpa.

Follow Amanda: https://www.instagram.com/soulpathology/

Follow Morgan: https://www.instagram.com/webgirlmorgan/

Amanda Predicts Someone Will Leave The Bobby Bones Show Next Year:

https://bobbybones.iheart.com/featured/bobby-bones/content/2022-10-04-psychic-predicts-someone-will-leave-the-bobby-bones-show-next-year/

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Two Things Can Be True At The Same Time: Part 3 [The Mini-Series] (Outweigh) Jul 01, 2023

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OUTWEIGH: You can be on the journey to self-love and self-worth... AND still have really crappy thoughts about yourself show up.

Yep....it's true! Even the most confident, self-assured, empowered women can have "ugly" thoughts about themselves. This does NOT have to mean anything, and in fact, it's totally normal. What matters most is how you RESPOND (instead of react) to those thoughts. And that's why on this episode of Outweigh, we share some very important distinctions that you'll want to keep in mind around this subject specifically.

Amy & Leanne are back again for the THIRD 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 on the journey to self-love and self-worth... AND still have really crappy thoughts about yourself show up.

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

GUEST:
Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com

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