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Botox & Body Image: Am I A Fraud If I Get Botox? (Part 1) Aug 11, 2022

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“Am I a fraud if I get botox?” That is the question Dylan Murphy (@DylanMurphy.rd) has been asking herself the last few months. She helps clients with their body image every day…so she was conflicted when it crossed her mind to get botox for the first time. In this episode Dylan and Amy talk about botox & other cosmetic work from the right mindset → doing it to feel more confident vs. doing it because without it your body image is negative. They also cover the role social media plays in body image/desire for botox, choosing cosmetic procedures for the right reasons, & finding friends who will be honest with you.

“Botox & Body Image: Creating Confidence & Answering Your Questions with The Nashville Beauty Girl (Part 2)” will be released tomorrow (8/12).

FYI: We’re also doing a @ZOSkinHealth product GIVEAWAY with these episodes. Just take a screenshot when you’re listening and share a post in your Instagram stories. Tag @RadioAmy so she can see it & you might get picked to receive a chat with Keri about your skincare needs & some free ZO products!

MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Dylan Murphy is a Registered Dietitian and founder of FREE Method Nutrition, a virtual nutrition practice that exists to empower women to have confidence in their body, clarity in their food choices and consistency in their health habits. Dylan and her team of Registered Dietitians support their clients through nutrition coaching in 1:1 and group settings, as well as online courses. Dylan hosts the FREE Method Podcast, where she hosts meaningful conversations on topics such as intuitive eating, realistic motherhood, body image and wellness.

Email: dylan@freemethodnutrition.com

Website: www.freemethodnutrition.com

Instagram: @dylanmurphy.rd and @freemethodnutrition

Body Confidence Blueprint (free video series): freemethodnutrition.com/freeseries

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The Whisper Method, Best Email Ever, No Regrets, Why Amy Is Headed To South Dakota, & More (5th Thing) Aug 09, 2022

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Welcome to the '5th Thing' with Amy & Kat!! Today’s quote is: “I am at the age now where I can either do a daytime activity or a nighttime activity but I can’t, under any circumstances, do both.” Just a fun/funny statement that really hits home for both Amy and Kat (ages 41 and 32) because they definitely have to choose whether they’re doing something during the day or at night. Anyone else relate?? Amy then tells Kat about the ‘Whisper Method’ that’s trending on TikTok…and they both whisper their dreams into the mic before Amy shares 4 emails from listeners: Sara, Chelsea, Crystal, and Maci. These 4 emails led us to talking about spreading joy (PIMPINJOY + never suppressing a generous thought), not giving up on dreams, trying things even if you’re scared of failing, and the wonders of South Dakota!

Thank you licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, for joining us with her wisdom. You can find her on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta + @YouNeedTherapyPodcast.

Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy

Please send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com!

4 Things Puzzle:
https://www.theshopforward.com/products/4-things-puzzle

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Living With Someone That Triggers Your Eating Disorder (Outweigh) Aug 06, 2022

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OUTWEIGH: Certified Eating Disorder Specialist & Registered Dietitian, Melissa Giovanni, is our expert for the next 3 weeks! Today’s chat (episode 1 of 3) is about living in a toxic environment. If you are actively living, working, or in a relationship (friend, family, romantic) with someone that triggers you…what do you do?? Melissa and Amy helped answer that question during this chat and Melissa gave us a good mantra in this chat: “Good for you, not for me.” (listen to hear when you can apply this!)

Melissa’s Instagram: @allthefoodsrds

Melissa’s Website: https://balancenutritioncounseling.com/

Melissa Giovanni, MS, RDN, CEDS, LDN is a licensed and registered dietitian in Nashville, TN and owner of Balance Nutrition Counseling, PLLC, a group private practice in Nashville and Murfreesboro, TN. She is also a certified eating disorders specialist. Melissa came to the field of nutrition with a passion for eating disorders treatment. She strives to help people heal their relationship with food and live a life without food rules and judgments. She provides clients with the information, skills, and support to progress in their recovery.

To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.com

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Two Friends Talking: Happiness + Irritability + Shania Twain + Simple Pleasures Aug 04, 2022

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Amy's friend Sundi (@MockingBirdOnBroad) is back on! She was visiting Amy in Nashville from N.C. and they decided to take some of their off mic conversations to the mic because Sundi has been feeling particularly irritable and she wanted to know if she's the only one?? Amy assures her that she's most definitely not alone in this!

A few good quotes from this episode:

"Staying positive doesn't mean you have to be happy all the time."

"You're never going to be as young as you are...at this very moment."

"Life is really hard at times...but good can come from it."

They also fangirl over Shania Twain because they watched her new Netflix documentary together and it is so good! They definitely recommend watching that along with another documentary about the founder of Victoria's Secret (Angels & Demons on Hulu). Then Amy has Sundi share 4 things she's currently thankful for (shout out to friendships & the simple pleasures in life!!)

4 Things Puzzle: IT'S FINE. I'M FINE. EVERYTHING. IS FINE.

https://www.theshopforward.com/products/4-things-puzzle

Sundi's Shop: Mockingbird On Broad

https://mockingbirdonbroad.com

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Permission To Disappear, Genetic Testing, Finding Purpose In Life’s Curveballs, TV Show & Game Night Recommendations (5th Thing) Aug 02, 2022

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Welcome to the '5th Thing' with Amy & Kat!! Today’s quote is: “It is okay to disappear until you feel like you again.” Kat had to sit with this quote for a second because fully disappearing from life and all of life’s responsibilities is not something she would suggest…but taking time for self-care is very important and you may 100% need to step away from life at times to give back to yourself…refill your cup!! There is also no need to force yourself to show up if you don’t absolutely have to…so that is how we are comprehending this quote. Amy then shares an email from a listener whose dad was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and his particular type got her curious about genetic testing. Shockingly, at age 31, her tests revealed she does in fact have cancer. Our hearts are heavy for this listener…but we hope her email will motivate us all to be proactive with our bodies and that we’ll be encouraged by her mindset. She shared that she's not a big believer in “everything happens for a reason,” but she very much appreciates what Donald Miller taught us in a previous episode when facing challenges: “What is this preparing me for?” Amy & Kat also share what self-care looks like for them, what TV shows they’re loving right now, and some fun game recommendations…because everyone needs a good game night from time to time!!

Thank you licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, for joining us with her wisdom. You can find her on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta + @YouNeedTherapyPodcast.

Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy!

Please send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com!

4 Things Puzzle:
https://www.theshopforward.com/products/4-things-puzzle

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How To Know If You Have An Eating Disorder + Questions to Consider When Thinking About Body Image with Ashley Vicari (Outweigh) Jul 30, 2022

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OUTWEIGH: For this chat with licensed therapist Ashley Vicari (episode 3 of 3 with her), Amy and Ashley talk about identifying whether or not you have an eating disorder or body image issues. *Most* eating disorder diagnoses share a common basis surrounding body image: an over-evaluation of shape and weight (meaning that someone with an eating disorder tends to put a lot of their eggs into the body image basket, so much so that it impairs their everyday lives!!)

Ashley also shares with us '10 Questions to Consider When Thinking About Body Image' and breaks down each question further inside the episode:

-What are my body rules?
-Where did these rules come from?
-What function do these rules serve for me? Are they keeping me safe? Hidden?
-Can I practice non-judgement when looking at or thinking about my body?
-Am I able to see the purpose my arms, legs, stomach, etc. serves?
-Even if I do not like my body, what would respecting my body look like?
-Do I plan on living with my body rules all my life?
-How would my life be different if I respected my body?
-What matters most to me outside of my size, weight, and/or appearance?
-What role does the media or social media play in the way I view my body and what steps can I take to reduce or eliminate the harm of these images or messages?

Link to Ashley's full blog post about Body Image:

https://renfrewcenter.com/5-body-positive-trends-how-body-image-movements-impact-culture/

Eating Disorder Center Where Ashley Works: https://renfrewcenter.com

To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.com

Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy

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Lunchbox, Amy, & Robin Roberts Share Their Gratitude + Holding On Too Tightly + The Butterfly Analogy + Relationship Advice Jul 28, 2022

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Lunchbox joins Amy for a little intro chat before she gets into the 4 THINGS for this episode. It’s “OG” style with 4 totally different topics. Hope you enjoy it!

FIRST THING:

Can we love without attachment? Amy always loves the newsletters her friend @LisaHayim sends out. The one she sent this week asked that very question and was helpful to Amy, so she reads the newsletter to you. If you’re holding onto anything too tightly…the premise Lisa wrote about will be very good for you to hear! Questions to ask yourself: “Can we arrive, recognizing it’s not permanent (and let it be!) so we can flow into our NEXT destination when it's time? How much easier would it be then to pivot careers? End dead relationships? Make the needed change in our lives? How much LESS STALE would it all FEEL?!?!?!?!”

SECOND THING:

If you've listened to the podcast for a while, you know Amy is a huge fan of Robin Roberts (she's even come on as a guest before) and this week Amy geeked out when Robin posted about the 4 Things Gratitude Journal that Meri and Amy made to support Haiti. Robin was doing her Monday Motivation post...when she pointed to her "glam fam" in the room and told them that she had written them in as one of the things she was thankful for that morning and she patted the journal on the counter...OUR JOURNAL. So cool! This got Amy thinking about how she often has guests share 4 things they are thankful for...but she doesn’t always go into why we have them do that and it's all based on the ‘4 Things Gratitude’ journal and how we want to encourage you to practice gratitude when you can too! Meri and Amy were intimidated by journaling so they created a journal that is simple and even has stickers & prompts for the days that you might not have words. Amy then shares 4 things she’s currently thankful for! You can do this too…in any notebook that you already have or type it into your phone. If you’re interested in the actual ‘4 Things’ journal that supports Haiti…you can click here: https://www.theshopforward.com/products/4-things-gratitude-journal-2-0

THIRD THING:

Amy’s therapist recently shared with her a quick version of the butterfly analogy...so she googled it to read the whole thing to you. If you're in a season of life that's hard and you wish it would just hurry up and pass you by…this thing is for YOU!!! Hearing this will remind you why it's important to not rush the process!!

FOURTH THING:
Last week our guest was a relationship expert and therapist, Dr. Alexanra Solomon, but we didn't focus on romantic relationships…we got some emails wishing we had talked about that. A couple of listeners specifically emailed in curious about “what couples fight about the most & why” and “the best advice for someone getting into a relationship.” Amy reached out to Dr. Solomon to get her answers to these questions. And then on a related note…Amy shares a list of things people in HAPPY relationships almost never do…listen to see if you do any on the list!

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Mountains Are Worth The Climb. Amy’s Salsa Chicken. Necklaces You Need. Bucket List Trips. (5th Thing) Jul 26, 2022

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Welcome to the '5th Thing' with Amy & Kat!! Today’s quote is: “I know you have a big mountain to climb right now. And it’s scary and intimidating and seemingly almost impossible. But the beautiful irony of this, is that by the end, this will probably have you feeling more alive than any other mountain before this. You are going to surprise yourself.” This led to a whole conversation around altitude (for dummies) because Amy was recently in Colorado climbing mountains. Amy also read some emails from listeners: a couple of them talking about Amy’s infamous Chicken Salsa/Salsa Chicken recipe (this simple dinner ended up being a ‘God tap’ for one listener in particular!!) & another asking about a locket necklace Amy has been wearing with her Star Necklace (both linked below!) Then Amy & Kat shared their bucket list trips!

Thank you licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, for joining us with her wisdom. You can find her on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta + @YouNeedTherapyPodcast.

Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy

Please send emails for the '5th Thing' to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com!

ESPWA Star Necklace:
https://www.theshopforward.com/products/espwa-star-necklace

Noonday Collection Locket:
https://www.noondaycollection.com/shop/ardent-necklace/

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What To Do If You Think Your Child Has An Eating Disorder with Ashley Vicari (Outweigh) Jul 23, 2022

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OUTWEIGH: We're excited to have licensed therapist Ashley Vicari back as the expert with Amy! In this episode (ep. 2 of 3) they navigate what to do if you think your child has an eating disorder. There's a blog that Ashley wrote called: 'Teens & Eating Disorders: 5 Helpful Tips for Better Understanding Your Teen' and Amy has Ashley break it down for us.

As a parent or caregiver, your support is imperative. Below are a few tips you can use to assist your teen as they move through their journey of adolescence and aid in preventing symptoms of disordered eating.
1. Repeat After Me: It’s Not Just A Phase
2. Acknowledge the Pressures of Social Media
3. Notice Their Emotions and Behaviors; They Want You To
4. Get Involved – You Are Their Parent, Not Their Friend
5. Honor Their Bravery and Honesty
Eating disorders are unfortunately all-too common among teenagers. This is partly because the pathways which lead to disordered eating are often far too easy for teens to fall into. As parents and guardians, we must have the tools to recognize these paths so we can offer guidance when it’s needed most.

Link To Ashley's full blog post about Teens & Eating Disorders:

https://renfrewcenter.com/teens-eating-disorders-5-helpful-tips-for-better-understanding-your-teen/

Eating Disorder Center Where Ashley Works:

https://renfrewcenter.com

To contact Amy about Outweigh: hello@outweighpodcast.com

Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy

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What Finding The “Real You” Means. Setting Boundaries With Kindness. How To Handle Conflict. Gratitude. Jul 21, 2022

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Dr. Alexandra Solomon (therapist, relationship expert, professor, speaker, author, podcast host) is on to talk with Amy about tapping into our truest selves (finding our “real” selves + what does that even mean?!!), setting boundaries (with kindness of course), how to handle conflict (the difference between walking on eggshells & handling with care), and 4 Things Gratitude (we get a tv show + a book + a drink + an IG follow that Dr. Alexandra is thankful for).

DR. SOLOMON’S PODCAST:
‘Reimagining Love with Dr. Alexandra Solomon’ is your destination for profound, enlightening discussions about love, family, intimacy, and everything in between. A podcast that gives us the opportunity to reimagine ourselves, our relationships, and our world. Hosted by renowned clinical psychologist, professor, and author Dr. Alexandra Solomon featuring conversations with listeners as well as notable guests.

WEBSITE: dralexandrasolomon.com

INSTAGRAM: @dr.alexandra.solomon

Best places to find more about Amy: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy

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