Feeling Things with Amy & Kat

Are you a people-pleaser who says 'yes' even when you don’t mean it? Inspired by a listener's request for this topic, a quote from Kat, and a real-life example of Kat offering to record even when she’s sick…Amy dives into the reasons behind people-pleasing and why it’s so hard for some to say no, and she also shares tips for setting boundaries with kindness.  QUOTE: “If we don't say yes authentica...

OUTWEIGH: Have you ever stood in front of the mirror, repeating mantras like “I love my body” or “I’m enough,” only to feel that little voice in your head whispering, “Who are you kidding?” In this episode of  Outweigh , Leanne Ellington breaks down why the “just think positive” approach doesn’t work—and what’s really keeping you from truly loving yourself. Leanne gets real about her own struggles...

Amy shares her experience of how our bodies remember trauma, especially around significant anniversaries, as this past weekend marked 10-years since she lost her mom to cancer. Amy talks about the importance of journaling and meditation for processing, but she also has Leanne Ellington join her for a special exercise that will come in handy when your body is stressed and needs to reset! Leanne gui...

Do you trust people too quickly? That is something not to rush for sure. Amy & Kat go over 5 things in life you do NOT need to rush. Amy also shares 5 ways to co-regulate with an animal (sounds odd…but it can actually be very helpful if you’re dysregulated!) They also go over what you feel like when you’re regulated vs. what you feel like when dysregulated. Today’s Quote: “Just had to quit my...

OUTWEIGH: Have you ever felt like you’re carrying a heavy secret—one that no one knows about? In this episode of  Outweigh , Leanne Ellington dives deep into the struggle that so many women face but rarely talk about: feeling trapped in a hidden battle with food, body shame, and self-judgment. Leanne opens up about her own experience of being stuck in a “food and body prison” while presenting a ha...

Amy discusses 4 helpful brain strategies that will help you get things done in a more effective way with her friend and expert, Claire Carrico (a licensed speech language pathologist who specializes in neurological impairment & rehabilitation.) Claire teaches us about time buckets (and why checking things off a list is so important) + the basket strategy (and the one-touch rule) + anchor items...

Are you tipping the energy scale in your relationships? That’s what “energy vampires” do. Amy & Kat go over how to tell if you're an energy vampire…and they share about times they’ve shown up sucking the life out of people, haha. We all want better sleep….and research from Harvard reveals that getting it might be easier than we thought. Amy shares what you can do for just 10 minutes before bed...

OUTWEIGH: Have you ever found yourself making promise after promise to “start fresh on Monday” or “stick to your plan this time,” only to fall off track again and again? If so, you’re not alone—and today’s episode of Outweigh is for you. In this powerful episode, Leanne Ellington tackles the struggle that so many women face: breaking the cycle of broken promises and learning how to rebuild self-tr...

Do you wonder why certain relationship patterns (i.e. anxious or avoidant) keep showing up in your life? Thais Gibson, an expert in attachment theory and co-founder of the Personal Development School, is talking with Amy about attachment theory—how it shapes our lives, relationships, and even the way we see ourselves. Amy & Thais discuss: - Attachment theory and how it relates to our relations...

Amy reminisces about the time her dad told her he had an affair & Kat gets vulnerable about why she always would sleep with her glasses on as a kid. Today’s quote: “Never let your storm get your kids wet.” is not Kat’s favorite at all, but Amy likes it and appreciates the sentiment. Apparently, there are 7 questions (listed below) you should ask your kids before it’s too late. As Amy goes over...

OUTWEIGH: Ever felt like a sugar addict? Like no matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to break free from its grip? In today’s episode, Leanne Ellington dives deep into the brain science behind those relentless sugar cravings and why it’s not about willpower or discipline. She shares her own struggle with food and body image—starting from a childhood weighed down by diet culture—and the tru...

Amy has been meditating for almost 2 years now. The last few weeks she’s been doing walking meditations and they’ve been so helpful. As she thought about this week’s 4 Things episode, a few words came to mind: relief from overwhelm!! For a lot of us, the news about the hurricanes has caused a sense of helplessness and for those that are directly impacted, the stress is unimaginable. Wherever you a...

Amy & Kat cover relationships to food & humans in this chat. Do you have a current 'food jag' right now? Amy learns from Kat that she has one right now and then they get into the benefits of humor in relationships + top reasons misunderstandings happen in relationships + red flags that are actually green.  Quotes: “Babe what’s wrong, you don’t like pumpkin spice wartime election eclipse hu...

OUTWEIGH: Susan had been living in a 40-year food and diet prison, and she didn't know how to get out. Diets eluded her, and even though she had hope that there was a better way to go about her relationship with food, her body, and her health, she was almost at that point that she felt helpless. Food and her body was a topic that carried a lot of shame and guilt. And she had almost completely conv...

Amy’s guest today is renowned TV reporter, Amy Robach. It’s powerful to hear how an unwanted career change led to a segment on Good Morning America that changed Amy's life forever. Actually, it didn’t just change her life…it saved it! You’ll also hear the important (behind the scenes roll) that Robin Roberts played in that part of her story.  Amy's story is impactful any time of the year, but espe...

Welcome to the 5th Thing with Amy and Kat! This episode has a little bit of everything. Enjoy, and Have The Day You Need To Have! TODAY’S QUOTES: “I don’t want to be booked and busy. I want to be moderately scheduled and well rested.” “If cauliflower can become pizza, you can become anything you want.” “When you choose peace, it comes with a lot of goodbyes.” “It takes a special kind of person to...

OUTWEIGH: In this final episode of the  Outweigh Q&A series , we’re diving into a listener question about Orthorexia. While pretty much everyone knows what an Eating Disorder is, most have never even heard of this thing called Disordered Eating. An even lesser known (and talked about) form of Disordered Eating is something called Orthorexia. Orthorexia is when someone takes their health to an...

Amy is diving into ADHD paralysis after a lister, Polly, emailed her about it. Amy was diagnosed with ADHD in college (over 20 years ago) and it’s been a journey of learning why her brain is this way and trying out strategies to help ever since. Amy is not an expert and she doesn’t want to come off as one…she is just a curious person that shares her own experiences and what she’s gathered so that...

Amy & Kat start off with levity by sharing the last texts that made them laugh. However, Kat's text is about something that really hurt her feelings. What she shares is an important reminder of what NOT to say to a woman, but at least she can laugh about it now. Amy practices a line she is working on that may help her get certain needs met...and it might work for you...it's a good line for sur...

OUTWEIGH: In this next episode of the  Outweigh Q&A series , we’re diving into the delicate balance of supporting a loved one in recovery from an eating disorder, particularly from a mom's perspective. We’ll discuss practical ways to encourage and uplift your child as they navigate their journey to healing. Whether you’re a parent of a child in recovery or juggling your own eating challenges w...

Amy's got 4 things for you that are all different...but with a similar 'better quality of life' vibe inside each thing. FIRST THING: There is one hobby in particular that you need to take up that leads to more happiness....also there's a hobby of sorts you want to eliminate from your life because it's not healthy....you might be doing it and don't even realize it. SECOND THING: The 10 worst sleep...

Amy & Kat say wear whatever makes you feel good and also if you like to keep up with trends...word has it skinny jeans are back for fall 2024. Need tips regarding skinny jeans + boots to stay more current this season?? Amy & Kat have you covered...as they've been researching for themselves. They also talk about friendships (per today's awesome quote + Amy tried to convince Kat to watch Emi...

OUTWEIGH: In this next episode of the  Outweigh Q&A series , we’re tackling your questions around the challenges of learning to love what you see in the mirror, especially in a world full of magazine-perfect images that make it hard not to compare. We’ll explore how to find value beyond appearance, weight, and diet—because you’re so much more than just what you see on the surface. If you find...

It's an OG style 4 Things episode with Therapy Kat! First Thing: Amy and Kat explore what ChatGPT would define as the five key qualities of a perfect romantic relationship, imagining how it might answer if it were a relationship expert. Does the internet really know romance though?? Second Thing: Narcissist and Sociopath get thrown around a lot, but what about the real important question: How do y...

From Stachira's 'urgent phone call' to Amy sharing about her first Ketamine experience...this episode is a special one full of 'Dan Dan Noodle' jokes, a marriage hack & more!    THE QUOTE: “If you are having a bad day, remember this: Life is like a wiener. Sometimes it gets hard for no reason, but it wont stay hard forever.” Amy & Kat also talk about the new Nicole Kidman show on Netflix:...