Feeling Things with Amy & Kat

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Mistakes Don’t Define Us. Chick-fil-A Cravings. Family Camp. Encouragement From Our Friends. (5th Thing) Jul 19, 2022

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Welcome to the '5th Thing' with Amy & Kat!! Today’s quote is: “On the voyage, don’t get too attached to the raft.” Related to that, Kat shares one of her favorite stories about “the log in the water” which is a super helpful analogy that you’ll definitely appreciate. Amy then goes over some listener emails that led to chats about the following things: slip-ups in life don't define you, our chick-fil-a orders, jam vs. jelly, fiction book recommendations, Young Life family camp, kind notes of encouragement, and Kat’s WEIRD hobby of reading negative reviews online. Lol.

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!

ShopEspwa.com for all items that support Haiti!

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Mindfulness In Recovery From An ED + Living In a Larger Body with Ashley Vicari (Outweigh) Jul 16, 2022

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OUTWEIGH: Licensed therapist Ashley Vicari is our expert guest for the next 3 weeks with Amy. In episode 1 of 3, Amy starts off by sharing this email that was sent in with Ashley: "I would love to hear a discussion on the Outweigh Podcast about gaining weight in the recovery process & all the uncomfortable parts about it. I am so torn between wanting to recover vs continuing to struggle but keep my current body/weight. It would be so helpful to hear about it from someone who has been through it, and has come out the other side ok & happy! Thanks!"

In response to this email, Ashley shares with us:

-How to incorporate mindfulness in the process of recovering from an eating disorder.

-Tools to learn how to live in the body you have.

-Her personal experience living in a larger body.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Problem Isn't Social Media; It's the Kind of Power You're Giving It with Lacey Johnson Jul 14, 2022

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Award-Winning Author + Mental Health & Empowerment Journalist, Lacey Johnson, is back on the podcast today...this time to have a conversation about social media and how it affects us! Key takeaways from this chat:

The problem isn’t social media; it’s the kind of power you’re giving it.
Let your screentime inspire your life, not devour your life.
Step off of the stage every now and then and get in the moment (your mental health and relationships absolutely depend upon it!).
Gratitude: Lacey shares '4 Things' she is thankful for!

LINKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

Depression & Anxiety Are on the Rise in Young People, But Is Social Media to Blame? (Lacey interviewed a well-known psychologist for this piece)

I’ve Really Missed People, But Has COVID Made Us Socially Awkward? (For this piece, Lacey interviewed a variety of mental health experts, and they touched on the social and relational dangers of staying virtual for too long)

“Maybe It’s the Algorithm, Maybe You Need New Friends” (social media-related blog post mentioned): https://www.laceyjohnson.com/post/maybe-it-s-the-algorithm-maybe-you-need-new-friends

Spaghetti sauce recipe Lacey is obsessed with: https://www.foodiecrush.com/my-moms-homemade-spaghetti-and-meat-sauce-recipe/

Corn Salad recipe that Amy is so excited to try:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CfcLtzJpmdD/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

Lacey's IG: @thelaceyjohnson

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

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Morning Habits That Ruin Your Sleep Cycle, Things To Let Go of to Be A Happier Person & More (5th Thing) Jul 12, 2022

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Welcome to the '5th Thing' with Amy & Kat!! Today’s quote is: “Everyone compliments the jumpsuit when you wear it out, but when you get to the bathroom, it’s just you and your choices.” Lol. So true, so true! Amy then shares with Kat a pile of stories she’s saved over the last week about the following things: tips to help you fall asleep, morning habits that ruin your sleep cycle, millions of people hit the snooze button every morning (why science says that’s a problem), things to let go of to be a happier mom (or person if you’re not a mom), and why people are more likely to befriend someone with a similar body odor (shout out to Amy’s fave perfume: Bacarat 540).

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!

ShopEspwa.com for all items that support Haiti!

TheShopForward.com/pimpinjoy to support building a home for a veteran hero

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Listener Q&A: Amy & Aubrie Asprec Jul 10, 2022

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Bonus Episode!! For this listener-led series, Amy sat down with podcast listener, Aubrie Asprec, and answered a list of questions she came up with! Aubrie is a 27-year-old new mom that lives in Fresno, California and works in Human Resources in the Air Force (her husband is also in the Air Force!!) Aubrie’s questions for Amy: “What book are you reading right now? Or do you have a favorite book that you would recommend? Favorite Starbucks drink right now? What have you learned most about yourself lately? Will George Strait ever come on the podcast? What would you do to prepare for something like that?” Hope you enjoy this little Q&A whether you listen to it on a ‘Sunday Stroll’ {shout out ‘The Walk Thing’ — iykyk!!} or not! :)

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What Works Better Than Dieting + Embracing Your Natural Body Size (Outweigh) Jul 09, 2022

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OUTWEIGH: Last week Amy shared that the average adult will try 126 diets in their lifetime. That’s crazy!! This week, Amy focuses on how the diet industry is targeting us (especially women!) and we must be aware of their messaging so we don’t fall for it. So what works better than dieting?? Developing a healthy relationship with food, appreciating what we GET to eat, and not being afraid to eat our favorite dessert or the french fries we love! Focus on adding to our lives instead of taking away from our lives! Easier said than done, but hopefully this episode will be an encouragement to you and will get you one step closer to ditching the diets. A big fear that comes along with that, though, is gaining weight. Amy shares an email from an Outweigh listener that is concerned about just that. Amy plans to have an expert on to dive into this more…but in the meantime you’ll hear Amy’s personal thoughts and this reminder: your natural body size is the weight you are without crazy diet rules & restriction. If you gain weight by enjoying food and eating adequately for your body…then that is the body you were meant to have. We have a choice to embrace that concept or spend our lives fighting it…it’s up to us!

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

To contact Amy about Outweigh:
hello@outweighpodcast.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Impact of Loneliness. Creating Community. Friendships. Gratitude. Jul 07, 2022

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New York Times Best Selling author and founder of IF:Gathering, Jennie Allen {@jennieallen}, is back on the podcast to talk about her book Find Your People: Building Deep Community in a Lonely World. Loneliness has become a major issue and it’s impacting our health and overall well-being. If you’re feeling lonely…you’re not alone and this book is a great tool to help create community in your life. Jennie shares vulnerable stories from her own life, how to overcome the barriers to making new friends, the type of friend you are + the types of friends you need, and so much more! Jennie also shared with us 4 things she is thankful for…she gave us a book recommendation, a tv show, an instagram follow, and a drink that we need to try!

Purchase Find Your People HERE!

4 Things Gratitude Journal:

https://www.theshopforward.com/products/4-things-gratitude-journal-2-0

To send Amy an email: 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com

For more info: RadioAmy.com + @RadioAmy on Instagram

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Gratitude Remix (5th Thing) Jul 05, 2022

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Welcome to the ‘5th Thing’ with Amy & Kat. Today’s quote is: “Developing an 'attitude of gratitude' is one of the simplest ways to improve your satisfaction with life.“ — Amy Morin

This episode is all about gratitude—Amy & Kat share some prompts to ask yourself on days that it’s difficult to get on the grateful train. You’ll also hear some throwbacks of former guests (Hilary Scott, Kelsea Ballerini, Kimberly Schlapman, & Karen Fairchild) sharing ‘4 things’ they are thankful for! Hopefully this will all be inspo to start thinking of 4 things you’re thankful for each day or week—or just start with 1 thing!

4Things.com for the ‘4 Things Gratitude’ journal that supports education in Haiti!

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don’t Miss Out On 95% Of Your Life Just To Weigh 5% Less + Tips For Holiday Weekends! (Outweigh) Jul 02, 2022

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OUTWEIGH: It's 4th of July weekend…so Amy took a trip down memory lane sharing ways she used to treat this holiday while living with an active eating disorder. Her life looks very different now…so she wanted to dedicate this episode to YOU living your best life this weekend by giving some tools to take with you to the celebrations/parties/BBQs. She goes over 5 food tips for the holiday weekend (hint: starts with eating breakfast!!!) and went over a list of foods that are bad for you (spoiler alert: it’s foods that you’re allergic to, or have mold on them because foods are neither good nor bad).

Fav quote from this episode: “Don’t miss out on 95% of your life just to weigh 5% less.” - @DylanMurphy.rd

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

To contact Amy about Outweigh:
hello@outweighpodcast.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't Waste Your Fancy. Date Yourself. Cocktail Ideas. Friendship & Fashion. Jun 30, 2022

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Amy sat down with the girls from @NextDoorLife, Reagan & Polly (neighbors turned BFFs navigating life one outfit, meal, party & kid drama at a time!)
FIRST THING: How did @NextDoorLife come to be? The girls breakdown how being neighbors & friends turned into a business for them! We love their tips on mixing high/low items to make a great outfit and Polly's motto: "Don't waste your fancy" (i.e. dress up more or use the good dishes from time to time!!)

SECOND THING: What does "dating yourself" look like? Polly loves to buy herself flowers and Reagan treats herself to fun drinks & good chocolate. They also take care of themselves with good boundaries & the enneagram to better know/understand each other!

THIRD THING: The girls share their go-to cocktail ideas and Amy shares her most recent obsession: a paloma (a tequila-based drink with grapefruit-flavored soda!)

FOURTH THING:4 Things Gratitude!! Reagan & Polly each share 4 things they are thankful for!

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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