Feeling Things with Amy & Kat

Welcome to the '5th Thing' with Amy & Kat!! Kat’s friend is from Ukraine, so she shared with us what is most helpful to do for those (living in America, with family in Ukraine) that we know are going through a very difficult time right now. You can also check out items at TheShopForward.com/Ukraine where 100% of proceeds are going to emergency relief in Ukraine. As always @Mosheh is our...

It is 'National Eating Disorder Awareness' Week. NEDA Week helps spread awareness, reduces the stigma, and educates others about eating disorders, so Amy ( @RadioAmy ) sat down with Kat Defatta ( @Kat. Defatta ), a licensed therapist that specializes in eating disorders, to do just that by answering some questions on the topic. In this episode you will hear their thoughts (personally and professio...

Being that it's National Eating Disorders Awareness Week...this week's 4 things will be focused on bringing awareness to eating disorders and hopefully provide some hope and support to those affected by eating disorders. This topic is important to Amy because she spent much of her life with an eating disorder and didn't think recovery was possible. Now in recovery for over 2 years now, she wants t...

Welcome to the '5th Thing' with Amy & Kat!! This episode’s quote about working mom guilt led to a whole conversation about our responsibility to use our words wisely around kids because they are listening…whether it’s apologizing for working (which you don’t have to do) or speaking negatively about your body or expressing food guilt…if kids don’t hear us s...

Michelle Pillepich { @MichellePillepichNutrition } is joining Amy for the next 4 weeks {an ‘Outweigh Residency’ of sorts!} In this second of the four episodes they talk about practical intuitive eating - how it's not just eating what you want when you want, balancing practical needs and scheduling while enjoying food! For more from Michelle check out: MichellePillepich.com  Follow the hosts on ins...

Amy brings on Lunchbox ( @radiolunchbox ) from the Bobby Bones Show! They kick the show off talking about Sore Losers, the podcast that Lunchbox hosts with Eddie and Scuba Steve; the show about sports hosted by three guys who are just big sports fans. Do you have a show, book, or anything else that will always make you cry? Amy and Lunchbox break down what a good cry session can do. Lunchbox then...

Welcome to the '5th Thing' with Amy & Kat!! This episode gets into several things: being the authentic you, new you vs. old you (based on today’s quote: “delete the old version of me in your head. It expired!!"), taking the time to reach out to radio shows or podcasts just to say something nice, how Amy met Bobby (before she joined the Bobby Bones Show), favorite cereals (a trainer...

Michelle Pillepich { @MichellePillepichNutrition } is joining Amy for the next 4 weeks {an ‘Outweigh Residency’ of sorts!} In this first of the four episodes they talk about the polarization of the wellness world—diet culture vs. intuitive eating and how extremes tend to show up online vs. the sustainable approach that actually works! For more from Michelle check out: MichellePillepich.com  Follow...

Founder of Shape the Sky, Ryan Klingensmith, is on to talk about the Technology Contract he created for parents to use with their kids. FIRST THING: Amy and Ryan talked about the “Think Before You Post” Pledge. Kari Ann Leventopoulos is the kid behind this pledge and she started it because “kids are becoming unhealthy and addicted to their smartphones.” SECOND THING: Having...

Welcome to the '5th Thing' with Amy & Kat!! Get ready for one heck of an episode with all sorts of topics including a Valentines Day kids idea, Kat's sweatshirt problem, Lisa's guilty pleasure Instagram post, books Amy is attempting to read, and SO MUCH MORE! Best places to find more about Amy:  RadioAmy.com  +  @RadioAmy Please send emails for the 5th thing to 4ThingsWithAmyBrown@gmail.com Le...

Fat is feared by most- but it’s not only HEALTHY but a KEY ingredient to finally end obsessive thinking about food. Learn which sources to add in and how, and its effect on digestion and blood sugar control. Plus, you’ll learn the difference between FEELING FULL vs. BEING SATIATED, and how to make choices that support your over all life. P.S. Lisa is taking time off while “RESIDENCY ON OUTWEIGH” b...

The New York Times Best Selling author and founder of IF:Gathering, Jennie Allen { @jennieallen }, is back on the podcast to talk about her new 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...

Welcome to the '5th Thing' with Amy & Kat!! Do you like Oreos?? If so, you might walk away from today’s episode craving some! Even if you don’t like Oreos…you’ll enjoy today’s chat about: overthinking, being blind to feedback, how Oreos are similar to hustle culture and being content. We also answered two listener emails: one about being intentional with the stru...

Michelle Pillepich is a Registered Dietitian AND personal trainer who knows that exercise (even intense exercise!) CAN be JUST AS healthy for the mind and body as gentle movement. This year, she ran the New York City Marathon– but she shied away from showing it on her social media channels. With some reflection, she realized that it’s important for people to know that YOU CAN RECOVER and ALSO do “...

Meri joined Amy for a little intro to this important episode with Danielle Owens from ‘The Refuge Ranch’ (a place of rest & restoration for child survivors of sex trafficing) because @TheShopForward is is currently supporting them with their ‘LOVE’ collection. Danielle is President & COO of 'The Refuge Ranch' and we are so thankful that she joined us for this conver...

Welcome to the '5th Thing' with Amy & Kat!! Today’s episode is a Q&A. Yep!! You sent in questions…Kat asked them…Amy answered them. The intention was “Rapid Fire Q&A” but brevity isn’t Amy’s thing, so some answers took longer than others! The chat was really fun…we hope you enjoy it! Oh, and remember the quote for this episode: “Someone else’s opinion of you is none of your business.” ...

Lisa and Amy sit down to talk about their ongoing food journeys and how they work through things. They also discuss if it’s healthy or not to “eat your feelings” and how fasting for religious purposes may need to be looked at a bit more closely if you have a history of disordered eating or an eating disorder. Follow the hosts on instagram @lisahayim @radioamy SUBSCRIBE and follow so you never miss...

Amy’s sister, @CristiDozier , joined for the first 3 things!! FIRST THING: Amy shared a list of morning habits that doctors & psychologists wish we would do and then asked Cristi to share her morning routine!! From making our beds to practicing gratitude…what is something you do every morning that sets your day up for success?? SECOND THING: Cristi is obsessed with Donald Miller&r...

Welcome to the '5th Thing' with Amy & Kat!! An email from Aimee in Indianapolis started off today's chat because the encouragement she shared is a reminder we all could use: "a little recognition can go a long way!!" Aimee's email also included a saying from Vince Lombardi that was used as the quote for this episode: "Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence." Amy & Kat then deci...

When Lisa runs into trouble breast feeding, she looks towards her diet for the answers. For the first time in a long time, she cuts out lots of foods, gets consumed by the NOISE, and shares exactly what happened. PLUS the RED FLAGS to look out for when on any sort of experimental diet- for weight loss or health. *Lisa does not give details, but instead shares on the emotional and mental experience...

Scuba Steve, Executive Producer of The Bobby Bones Show, joined Amy for a discussion about chasing your dreams. Steve knew he wanted to be in radio/TV world since he was a young kid and he shared how he got to where he is today, which included jobs along the way working for Dr. Phil’s tv show and Ryan Seacrest’s radio show. They also talk manifestation, curiosity, and gratitude.  Steve’s Instagram...

Welcome to the '5th Thing' with Amy & Kat! Kicked things off with a little covid update: Kat has it {but still recorded with us!} and Amy had a covid scare...but ended up negative. The quote for this episode is a good one:  “As soon as we realize that it’s not our job to be perfect, everything gets easier and more honest and more true.”  {originally posted by @adamjk - follow him on Instagram...

FREE YOURSELF OF THE BLAME AND “DISCIPLINE”. If your weight has changed this season, or your craving heavier foods than your normal smoothie or salad, this could be a really good sign your body has your back. Learn the science of why we crave what we do, why fluctuations are NATURAL, and how to take the best care of you this season.  Follow the hosts on instagram @lisahayim @radioamy Join the Fork...

A listener (the one that made Amy a quilt of all of her dad's shirts after he passed away) sent Amy a really thoughtful note about things not lining up as perfectly as we would like them to. Amy wanted to read the note to everyone because it was such a good reminder as we start the new year to have a healthy perspective when it comes to perfection or things turning out as perfect as possible. We a...

This is Amy’s ‘5th Thing’ (a bonus episode) where she answers your questions every Tuesday! ‘4 Things With Amy Brown’ comes out every Thursday, but on Tuesdays Amy answers questions you’ve emailed in. On today’s episode Amy answers all your questions about: how to NOT use the word YOU when having difficult conversations or confrontations...puts people on the defense when you don’t mean to or want...