Episodes
OUTWEIGH: When it comes to the diet mentality, body shame, disordered eating, and all the internal stress and chaos that comes alongside all of that, for so many women this is their deepest held secret. This struggle with food, their body, the war in their head, the fight in their hearts, and the shame. All that shame about their body, feeling so out of control all the time, feeling like a failure….for so many women, no one even knows what's really going on! ★ No one knows how much they are REALLY struggling and suffering. ★ No one knows how much time and energy they are spending thinking...
Amy is joined by Lisa Hayim, host of The Truthiest Life, for an OG-style episode talking about these 4 things:- Embracing lost seasons of life & sitting in our discomfort/fear - Getting comfortable being nude (in a non-sexual way!) - The power of female friendships and unleashing your fierce feminine fire Fake urgency & removing the time-scarcity mindsetFind out more about Lisa’s CAMP METREAT in Mexico this April & join Lisa for her 90-minute free METREAT this Sunday at 9:30am ET for yoga, breathwork, journaling, chanting and more! You can also find Lisa on Instagram: @LisaHayim. Check out ...
Today’s quote: “The view is always better from the high road – and there’s less traffic!” Amy & Kat answer two questions from a listener email: How should we feel if a friendship ends? A lot of people don’t talk about ending friendships, but it can feel like more of a loss than someone we’ve been dating (even if you knew it was the right decision for yourself)! It’s a VERY normal experience for a friendship to end (and it can really suck). Kat reminds us that grieving is not about getting over something – it’s about learning live with the loss. How can get your doctor to take your ...
OUTWEIGH: In the final episode of "Unfiltered Confidence: Navigating Self-Discovery Within Recovery," Leanne interviews Suzanne, a living testament to the transformative journey of overcoming disordered eating and toxic shame. In "From Vision To Reality Through Grateful Anticipation." Suzanne shares her incredible experiences and the power of gratitude and (her own version of) manifestation by simply being "grateful in advance." Through Leanne and Suzanne's candid conversation, it's an invitation to gain insight into the art of manifesting profound changes by using your brain. Suzanne shar...
Amy’s friend and fitness trainer, Jeremiah Carter, is back on the show for an OG-style episode talking about 4 things Amy is grateful for right now: Her favorite new habit of taking cold plunges & why we want to do hard things The benefits of cod liver oil Intentional breathing exercises that help you relax (The Wim Hof Method) Trying new meats & eating organs?? Would you try any of these new habits?? Email us at 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Jeremiah Carter // @jmiahcarter // @streetkings_fc // https://www.startstopsmost.com/ See...
Amy & Kat are answering your questions!! Today’s quote: “Sometimes are the things that break your heart end up fixing your vision.” Bonus quote: “Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness, it took me years to figure out that too was a gift.” – Mary Oliver Amy & Kat talk: Kat’s excitement & sadness leading up to her wedding and whether Amy will find a hinge date in time The best way to handle seasons of waiting A list of two things that can be true at the same time How ultimatums can be boundaries Plus- they’re answering your questions! Current TV shows they’re binging? Ho...
OUTWEIGH: We are back for Part 3 in "Unfiltered Confidence: Navigating Self-Discovery Within Recovery," where Leanne interviews Suzanne, a living testament to the transformative journey of overcoming disordered eating and toxic shame. In "Self-Compassion Beyond the Reflection." Leanne and Suzanne explore the profound role of self-forgiveness and compassion in the healing journey with your body. Suzanne shares her own personal experiences, anecdotes, and insights, illuminating the path towards cultivating a compassionate relationship with your physical self -- even if you've felt disconnect...
Amy’s friend, Ally Fallon, joins the show today! Ally is an author, public speaker, writing coach and host of the podcast “Write Your Story” which is also the title of her upcoming book! Amy & Ally talk: -Dealing with shame & guilt so you can have more fun in your life!! -Dating with curiosity. -What is Wintering??? -Learning to adult after divorce Plus, “The Bear”, guilt over not making elaborate dinners, and the recipes Amy & Ally are loving right now! Ally’s suggested journal prompt for feelings of embarrassment / shame / guilt / regret: Identify what you're feeling or how it fee...
Today’s quote is from Brené Brown: “choose discomfort over resentment.” Amy and Kat discuss Brené’s habit of using a “boundary ring” where she spins her ring around three times before she makes a decision as a way to keep her from saying yes when she really means no. It’s 25 days until Kat’s wedding and she’s chasing down 100 RSVPs because of this very “forward” thing she did with her invites. Amy shares a list of things you should never say to your partner: Don’t use “never” and “always” Instead of “yes, but” use “yes, and” Don’t compare: “you should be more like _____” Avoid dismis...
OUTWEIGH: We are back for Part 2 in "Unfiltered Confidence: Navigating Self-Discovery Within Recovery," where Leanne interviews Suzanne, a living testament to the transformative journey of overcoming disordered eating and toxic shame. In "Owning Your Worth in the Face of Haters," they delve into the post-recovery journey, exploring self-endorsement and the profound ability to own your journey and not veer from your vision, even when others don't understand (and even in the presence of "haters".) Suzanne candidly shares her personal experiences, offering a firsthand account of how she learne...
Amy was given a book about self-forgetfulness from her friend, Jeremiah Carter, so he is on with her to talk about the meaning of it. Whether we admit it or not, we all care to varying degrees what people think of us. The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness (by Timothy Keller) is a little gem of a book that will have you considering how busy most of us are measuring up all of our words, actions, and responses to both the standards of those around us and our own standards. It’s a short read with a powerful message. Amy and Jeremiah also talk about homemade sourdough bread (and Amy's favorite way t...
How is it already mid-January?? So yeah, time flies. But we are our own pilots according to Michael Altshuler: "The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot." Kat is piloting and navigating her wedding big time right now and Amy doesn't have a Hinge update for us....but there's still time for her to find a Hinge date for Kat's wedding. Something Amy is currently trying to pilot: Chocolate Chip Cookies!!! Amy bought a cookbook that is all chocolate chip cookie recipes. It's called The Chocolate Chip Cookie Book - it's by Katie Jacobs and it's genius. There's recipes for clas...
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 b...
OUTWEIGH: We are back to kick off this new series "Unfiltered Confidence: Navigating Self-Discovery Within Recovery," where we embark on a profound exploration with Suzanne, a living testament to the transformative journey of overcoming disordered eating and toxic shame. The first episode in this series is called "Navigating Life Beyond the Checklist," our conversation delves into the shift from external accomplishments to internal growth. Suzanne shares insights on the pivotal distinction between "who she wanted to be" versus "what she wanted/needed to do", and how that was a major shift ...
Where do parasites come from? What is hair analysis? Why don't they show in a stool test or colonoscopy? What is the significance of cleansing around the full moon? How do you get ready to parasite cleanse? These are just some of the questions answered in today's episode about parasites with Integrative Health Practitioner, Katie Decker. Katie's Bio: I live and play in Southern Utah with my incredible husband Taz and our 3 girls. I graduated with a bachelor's degree from The University of Utah in 2004 after becoming a D1 All-American athlete. In 2007 I began my personal health journey to ad...
Amy has a big change to announce that is sort of painful to say out loud....at least for her...haha. It's very much out of her comfort zone. Change is good, though, per the quote for this episode: “Change is painful, but not as painful as being stuck somewhere you don’t belong." (a listener, Melissa, emailed us this quote & we love it) Amy & Kat answer these prompts...they could be fun for you to answer for yourself with your partner or friends as well: This Year I really want to... What I order for the table... I go crazy for... Another prompt...list 3 movies...you have to eliminate 1. Be...
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 epis...
OUTWEIGH: In this 4th and final episode of the "Redefine to Align" Series, Amy and Leanne talk about the dynamics of redefining results, and they explore the nuanced relationship between time, intensity, and sustainable change. In this episode, they shine a light on the common pitfall of succumbing to the "Short-Term Gratification Trap", where the allure of immediate pleasure often overshadows long-term well-being...AND your long-term happiness. They dissect the unconscious choices that lead to a pattern of trading short-term happiness for longer-term discontent, examining the underlying m...
Are you able to identify exactly how you are feeling? Having awareness of your feelings is a very important part of managing and/or healing from something going on in your life. Amy’s cousin Amanda Rieger Green (@SoulPathology) is on to talk about feelings, emotions, & more!! “The Triple A” (as Amy & Amanda decided to call the process last minute during this chat) is a way to understand and process what you’re feeling: AWARENESS ARTICULATION ACTION Listen to hear how Amanda recently went through being AWARE that she was feeling sad, how she was able to ARTICULATE that to herself + others...
Join Amy’s cousin, Amanda Rieger Green, as she guides you through a 5-minute open eye meditation to connect your inner and outer vision! Amanda explains the benefits of Open Eye Meditation and why the Winter Solstice is a great time for meditating in her episode of “Soul Sessions”: Winter Solstice Wisdom: A Time For Reflection, Healing and Breakthroughs Keep your eyes open, look out the window or sit outside in nature, and fixate your eyes on something while gazing your eyes down at a 45 degree angle. Allow your eyes to get hazy and out of focus - be ok with the discomfort! This 5-minute a...
While Amy’s on break, enjoy this episode from “What’s God Got To Do With It?” with Leanne Ellington - part of the Amy Brown Podcast Network! In this episode, Leanne takes you on a journey to explore the profound interplay between faith, self-image, and neuroscience. Leanne breaks down (in simple science terms) how just influencing ONE specific part of the brain (the Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC), or the "social brain" as she calls it) can change the game for you -- simply by knowing about it -- as just this ONE part of the brain influences everything from self-perception and emotional pai...
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...
OUTWEIGH: In the 3rd episode of the "Redefine to Align" Series, Amy and Leanne are back to redefine typical definitions of "stress" and the notion that stress is this inevitable and uncontrollable force in our lives. While stressful circumstances arising is indeed inevitable, Amy and Leanne invite you to break free from the misconception that stress must be a constant companion or a dominant force in your life. By examining the ways in which our nervous systems become accustomed to heightened states, they explore redefining stress (and how you react to it) so that you can recognize that str...
Amy and her cousin, Amanda Rieger Green, just got back from a restorative getaway trip! It was good for the soul in so many ways: laughter, meaningful conversation, time in nature, Lifetime movies, good food, time to EXHALE & more... A quote from Rumi that came up on their trip that will change the way you think: “It's your road, and yours alone, others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.” In other words, if you don't find the courage to go after what you want in life, you'll never get it. Amanda is personally working through this as we speak! OTHER THINGS DISCUSSED WIT...
This bonus episode is special!! Amy's cousin, Amanda Rieger Green, is leading you (& Amy!) through a 5-min guided meditation that will help you open up and make space for all of the amazing things in your day. Try to do this meditation 7 days in a row and then see if you can keep going after that! It will be a game changer if you can commit! Enjoying this meditation? Check out Amanda’s 5-Minute Open Eye Meditation to connect your inner and outer vision! Listen to Amanda explains the benefits of Open Eye Meditation and why the Winter Solstice is a great time for meditating: Winter Solstice ...
While Amy’s on break, enjoy this episode from “What’s God Got To Do With It?” with Leanne Ellington - part of the Amy Brown Podcast Network! Leanne is kicking off a new series based on her own experiences navigating "The Paradox of Worthiness" (as she calls it). As in, how do you feel worthy when you don't feel worthy?There is so much talk nowadays about self-love and worthiness, but the crucial question remains: How do we truly embrace it if all we’ve ever known is the opposite? How do you suddenly feel worthy if all you’ve ever known is feeling unworthy? In this kickoff to the series, L...
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 f...
OUTWEIGH: Amy and Leanne are back for PART 2 of the "Redefine to Align" Series, where they explore the complex topic of boundaries— which is an integral part of self-discovery, but also an often-misunderstood part. While society often portrays boundaries as external limitations imposed on US, Amy and Leanne want to challenge that narrative and unravel the misconception that boundaries are merely external barricades, emphasizing that true boundary-setting originates from within. They explore the concept that what may appear as a boundary problem is often rooted as an integrity problem, and...
Amy’s friend Claire joins her for a chat about book clubs! Have you wanted to start a book club but are worried about the potential hassle and commitment that comes with it? Claire has figured out the way to make your monthly book club meet ups stress free! Claire & Amy discuss their favorite books right now and the 4 things you need to set your book club up for success: When What How Retreat Would you want to join Amy’s book club if she started one? HOST:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy brings on her friend Claire to fill in for Kat today! They chat about being able to slow down in December and the coming new year, and all sorts of great gift ideas and book recommendations! It's a very casual chat that might spark some ideas for YOU to begin in 2024! Today's quote: "If you don't like to read, then you haven't found the right book" - J.K. Rowling HOST:Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.