Episodes
Kat questions Amy's new desire to wear a weighted vest (but she has valid reasons backed by doctors) and they also discuss: beef tallow for the skin, what it takes to be a 'SuperAger' (hint: we all need to do crossword puzzles daily), things they've had to 'unlearn' and a listener named Gabrielle sent in an email asking for some updates on things like snail serum & other products Amy's discussed in the past. Click here for the weighted vest Amy ordered. She got the 12 pound, but is thinking maybe should have started with the 8 pound one?? Links & discount codes addressed in the email from l...
OUTWEIGH: Welcome to the Outweigh Q&A series, where we are tackling your most pressing questions that you submitted. In this first episode of the series, we're diving into some of the most common struggles around disordered eating, especially when it’s fueled by habit, stress, or depression. Have you ever found yourself turning to food for comfort, only to feel more out of control afterward? You’re not alone. We're addressing how disordered eating shows up in these scenarios and sharing practical tips to break the cycle. Plus, if you've ever found yourself Googling binge eating facilities, ...
Amy is chatting with Blake Blankenbecler, psychodynamic therapist by day and friendship expert by night! They discuss the different dynamics of a friendship, including how to approach conflict resolution, how to evaluate the friendship’s impact on you, as well as giving yourself grace when you drop the ball (there is no perfect friend!) and they close out with '4 Things Gratitude' (journals linked in case you want to try practicing gratitude at home!) Friendship Fact: The average friendship lasts 7 years and we typically have 5 close meaningful relationships at any given time. These friend...
Amy and Kat learn a new word (among other things) + they go over a list of lifelong behaviors we pick up from our parents + they share some personal stories that you may relate to (you're not alone if fractions are hard!) Today's Quote: “The 3 C’s of Life: Choice, Chances and Changes. You must make a choice to take a chance or your life will never change.” – Naina Sanghvi Bonus Quotes: “I bet it’s called Almond Milk because no one can say Nut Juice with a straight face.” “Learn your place in people’s lives so you don’t end up overplaying your part.” Lifelong Behaviors Your Kids Pickup F...
OUTWEIGH: Welcome back for Part 6 of the official crossover series of the "What’s God Got To Do With It?" and Outweigh podcasts. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the game plan for success—how to carve out your own winning strategy, while also addressing a crucial piece of the puzzle: earning back your own trust. You see, even if you had the perfect plan and the most ideal steps laid out, what good would it do if you couldn’t trust yourself to follow through? That’s why we dive deep into earning back your own trust so you can live in alignment and integrity WHILE you go after your he...
This is an episode Amy never thought she would relate to since divorce wasn’t ever going to happen to her, but it did, and now she’s thankful for conversations around the topic. Jon Slavet (founder of Halftime with Jon, a network dedicated to helping men successfully navigate separation & divorce) is Amy’s guest and the ‘4 things’ they touch on are: surviving separation/divorce, dating + turning your second half into your best half, co-parenting + kids, and gratitude (Jon shares 4 things he’s currently thankful for!) HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Jon Slavet // @halfti...
Amy tells Kat her belief that she’s simply not a romantic person…but she wants to be. What does one do when they want to learn something? They google it, of course. Amy does just that and shares 8 Ways to Show Someone You Care (aka: How to be Romantic), Kat gives us an awesome mantra: “Healthy Relationships Have No Rush” (while discussing love bombing & other red flags) and they both open up on how they’ve shown up in their own relationships! Question: Is it okay to keep love letters or other memorabilia from exes? Today’s quote is a post that Amy saw on Ellie Louise McBride’s account ab...
OUTWEIGH: Welcome back for Part 5 of the official crossover series of the "What’s God Got To Do With It?" and Outweigh podcasts. This week we’re diving deep into a crucial part of the food and body image conversation—what Leanne likes to call your “body brain.” If you’ve been following along, you know we’ve been exploring how faith intersects with our struggles around food and self image. Today, we’re turning our focus to the physical side of things, and how your body (and your perception of it) are deeply intertwined. We’ll be looking at this from both a nervous system and physiological pe...
FIRST THING: Amy & Amanda talk about sobriety + wellness over alcohol. Grateful for Amanda sharing such a personal part of her life with us. SECOND THING: There’s a timeline for falling in love?? Yep. They go over when you should know you've found the one! THIRD THING: How many friends do you think people have on average?? Hint: They fit on one hand. Amy & Amanda talk about how they now prioritize their relationship and find quality time. FOURTH THING: Some are annoyed they’re turning into their parents, but Amy & Amanda have a different perspective on this! If you're interested...here are ...
Such a fun chat! Amy & Kat have a special guest...Amanda Rieger Green (Amy's psychic cousin!) Conversation starts around today's quote which is from Alissa Boyer: “You can be the nicest, kindest person, and you still may be the villain in someone else’s story. Have you ever had to deal with someone thinking you're a villain when really you just needed to set a boundary? They touch on how to handle this! Amy reads a special email from a listener named Susan from Austin and she's also written a really cool book that you may need in your life: Art for Your Sanity— How Art Journaling Can Help Y...
OUTWEIGH: Welcome back for Part 4 of the official crossover series of the "What’s God Got To Do With It?" and Outweigh podcasts.If you’ve been struggling with disordered eating patterns, restrictive diets, or feeling chained to unhealthy eating habits, this conversation is for you. We talk about how inviting God into your journey can help break those chains, allowing you to step into a new identity rooted in peace, love, and TRUE freedom.We explore the concept of the "food brain" and how it’s wired to seek comfort and connection through unhealthy coping mechanisms like overeating, mindless ...
It’s an OG style episode...with Amy and Haley....4 totally different things! FIRST THING: Amy goes over '4 Days You Should Have Every Month' scheduled in advance (Adult Day + Selfcare Day + Family/Friends Day + Inner Child Day). Amy & Haley break down what these days might look like on your calendar. SECOND THING: Amy & Haley answer '4 Questions To Ask Your Friends/Kids.' These are good for girls' nights or family dinners! What’s your rose? (recent successes) + What's your bud? (opportunities) + What's your thorn? (challenges) + If you didn’t know the day you were born…how old do you think...
Between Amy's mouthguard and new mouth tape, Kat's not sure she'll get a boyfriend! Both have benefits....at least the mouth guard does....jury is still out on the tape...but they go over what the research claims. Kat also tells us about "frownies" (wrinkle patches - are they legit or snake oil??) and Amy shares a list of healthy ways to lose track of time (Kat's new hobby lands on this list & we learn that Kat went on a potentially dangerous first date with a guy - before she met Big P, of course!) Today's Quote: "I've woken up over 10,000 times and I'm still not used to it." - El Arroyo s...
OUTWEIGH: Welcome back for Part 3 of the official crossover series of the "What’s God Got To Do With It?" and Outweigh podcasts.Last week, we explored the big picture of this conversation, and this week we narrow the focus to the self-image and identity piece of this food and body puzzle. We discuss the necessity of stepping into a new version of yourself if you really want to achieve true health and freedom in your relationship with food and your body.We talk about WHY transforming your self-image is crucial on a neuroscience level, and how it's not about what you eat-- but who you truly ...
The weird thing Amy does while she is sleeping is revealed when Adelyn (her niece) answers what it's like to live with Amy. Since it's Adelyn's final night as Amy's roommate + summer intern, they thought a Q&A from listeners would be fun!! They cover everything from where they get home inspiration (shout out @rootdesignco) to favorite desserts to capsule wardrobes (and wearing same things over & over) to suggestions for bonding with nieces/daughters to what they've learned about each other to why Adelyn describes Amy as a 'high functioning wreck" to what's happening with more live podcast e...
Amy, Kat, Adelyn & Stachira all join in for a convo about hidden talents (Adelyn’s is so funny), a listener email about their ‘eat, pray, love’ experience (very inspiring), hacks that will save you money (they're weird + clever!), simple ways to make people like you instantly (5 things you can do in any situation) & more! Today’s Quote: “Husband math is not wanting to pay anyone else to do the job, but having to buy at least 3 new tools to complete the job themselves.” - a random meme Speaking of memes, another one that made us LOL: Olympic Athlete: makes a tiny mistake Me: “pathetic” ...
Morgan interviews Amanda E. White, LPC, the founder of Therapy For Women Center and known as the "retired party girl." Morgan and Amanda discuss how to get out of a negative head space, and the importance of not objectifying your body. Morgan learns relationship scars are real, and how one can easily identify red flags in the dating world. Amanda also helps us understand why personalities are not fixed and what addictive behaviors can look like in every day life. If you liked this episode, please rate, review & subscribe! Follow Amanda: @therapyforwomen Follow Morgan: @webgirlmorgan Follo...
OUTWEIGH: Welcome back for Part 2 of the official crossover series of the "What’s God Got To Do With It?" and Outweigh podcasts. Today, we're diving deep into the intersection of faith, science, food, and body image. This is the big picture conversation -- where these themes overlap, so you can simply understand this connection between neuroscience and faith...and how it can lead to meaningful, lasting transformation in our lives. Leanne shares (for her) how embracing this dialogue meant confronting her skeptical, science-driven mindset and inviting a God-centered perspective into areas she...
It's an ‘OG’ episode…4 random things ft. Amy & her niece, Adelyn! FIRST THING: Rare Skin Care Tips That You Should Know! Like wearing gloves while driving, brushing your teeth before skincare & washing your hands before you wash your face. SECOND THING: Solo Dates for the Win!! Benefits of going on a solo date: Stress relief, Foster independence + confidence, Enhances creativity and problem solving, Appreciation for relationships, Meet new people, Self-discovery. Homework: Everyone go on a solo date and report back what they did and what it was like! Related to 'solo dates' is finding your ...
In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, Kathryn Hurley Dhall (founder of Wags & Walks Nashville Animal Rescue) stops by with her dog Jax. Kathryn and Dr. Josie talk through everything you need to know about adopting a pet. Kathryn breaks down the ‘3-3-3’ rule – what to expect 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months after bringing a rescue pet home. Dr. Josie and Kathryn address misconceptions about why animals end up in shelters, talk about if pit bulls deserve the bad rap they get and more. In the intro to Kathryn's interview, Dr. Josie also sits down with her co-host, radio personality Shannon Ella...
From fun recommendations to vulnerable journal entries, Amy & Kat talk about all kinds of things! Amy found a journal documenting her first 8 days of being a mom when her kids arrived from Haiti and, well, after reading through them, she realized her experience was far more difficult than she recalls (case in point: the quote in the title of this episode about the desire to rip a face off...yep THAT is something Amy said to her then husband, Ben, at the time!) Kat shares with us a psychological phenomenon called rosy retrospection which is remembering something more positively than it was a...
OUTWEIGH: We are so excited to bring you the first official crossover series of the "What’s God Got To Do With It?" and Outweigh podcasts. If you have been listening to Outweigh, you know that THAT podcast is all about helping women break themselves out of the food and body prison, end the dieting madness, and take control of their health for good, but without all that restriction, obsession, and shame…and without dragging it out for years to address it. And if you’ve been listening to "What’s God Got To Do With It?", you know that it's all about the fusion of where science meets Faith and...
Dr. Josie Horchak is Amy's guest today and they talk about everything from relationships (what couples fight about on vacation) to acupuncture (for humans & dogs!) to setting boundaries around 'work talk' to Josie knowing after just one month of dating that she was going to marry her boyfriend (now husband) & so much more! Check out Dr. Josie's new podcast: In the Vet's Office with Dr. Josie Horchak. She helps listeners navigate pet ownership and shares interesting cases that she's seen in her 18+ year career as a veterinarian. HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Dr. Josie H...
Amy & Kat give advice to a listener that emailed asking how to juggle things in life she’s not good at (yet!) like cleaning/organizing, finances, and physical health. Intern Adelyn teaches us about ‘tinned fish girls’ and Amy quizzes Kat to see if she has a ‘girl math brain’ (ex: if you’re paying someone back for dinner and you have money in your Venmo account, that dinner is free, or anything you buy with a gift card is free!! haha) QUOTE:“Our outer worlds invariably affect our inner worlds and vice versa.” – Danielle Roeske, Psy.D 5 Mental Health Benefits of Cleaning:- Sense of order and...
OUTWEIGH: In this episode of Outweigh, Leanne addresses a common question from women who have moved past the acute struggles of their eating disorders and disordered eating: "What's next?". She explores how to create a health plan that protects your relationship with food and newfound freedom while also focusing on overall health...and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing mental and emotional health above all else. Leanne also created a Top 10 list of practical 'filters' you can use to evaluate whether a plan or program is genuinely beneficial or potentially harmful in your healing jou...
Being unhappy at work impacts your mental health and Amy's guest, Ken Coleman, is here to help us clearly assess how we can find work that we're wired for! Ken is co-host of The Ramsey Show, host of The Ken Coleman Show and a bestselling author. He helps people discover what they do best so they can get unstuck and on the path to a meaningful life/career. The 4 things they talk through in this chat: 1. Self-Discovery, the beliefs we have about ourselves, and how the people you spend the most time with are either holding you back or pushing you forward 2. Finding the work you’re wired to do ...
In this episode of In The Vet’s Office, Abby Smyers (animal rescue advocate and wife to Dan Smyers of Dan & Shay) stops by with one of her four rescue pups, Macaroni. Abby shares how she first got involved with animal rescue and how it quickly became her life’s passion. Abby opens up about her dog Joy’s recent cancer diagnosis. Joy was diagnosed with sarcoma, a soft tissue cancer, after Abby discovered a mass near her tail while out for a walk. Dr. Josie was one of Abby’s first calls and helped build out the care team that has taken are of Joy in recent months. Abby & Dr. Josie go in depth ...
Amy shares the ‘power of yet’ and a list of affirmations (see below) you can say to yourself when something isn’t making sense at the moment because maybe it just doesn’t make sense YET! Has someone ever said something rude and you didn’t know how to respond?? Amy & Kat go over responses/phrases you can keep in your back pocket for those moments when someone says or does something rude! QUOTE: “I don’t usually think about what I’m going to say before I say it. No. I much prefer to think about it after I’ve said it, late at night, for the rest of my life.” AFFIRMATIONS: - I can’t do it YET....
OUTWEIGH: Have you ever gone to start a new plan or program, and on the surface you’re gung- ho — ready to take it by the reins, deeply committed, and hoping (praying!) that this time really IS different — that this will be ‘the thing’ that changes everything for you… but secretly in the back of your mind, you’re WAITING for it to fail? Perhaps you’re even outright EXPECTING it to fail, because you know in your heart-of-hearts that even though the plan or the program itself might be different…you know deep down that YOU haven’t changed — that you haven’t gotten your mind, your head, your br...
Do you ever ask yourself: “How can I serve today?” One of the simplest ways to get to your highest self (and out of ego) is to serve others. Leanne Ellington joins Amy for this chat and they each share how they have been selfish in the past (and sometimes still can be!) but they both now very much strive for and strongly align with this affirmation: “I am here to be truly helpful.” The desire to give (and not get) puts us in an awesome energetic state that leaves us feeling more full and in tune with who we truly are! Amy shares 4 quotes about service that offer solid encouragement as you ...