Feeling Things with Amy & Kat

Amy and Kat respond to a listener who’s feeling...meh. Life looks great on paper: the house, the kids, the routines, but something feels stuck. Is it an early midlife crisis or just part of being in your 30s? The girls talk about how even a beautiful life can feel a little uninspired sometimes, why that’s totally normal, and how to start creating a spark instead of waiting for one to s...

The Feeling of the Day is forgetful, thanks to Kat leaving her wedding ring at home, which leads to a chat about what happens when she forgets it in public and somehow snowballs into a conversation about whether you’d say something if you saw a stranger having an affair. Speaking of rings, Amy shares that Kat’s been sending her engagement ring newsletters, even though there’s no...

Today we’re tackling a topic that many shy away from but is so essential: the feeling of being angry at God. Yep, we’re going there. It's time to have  an honest conversation about those moments when life deals you such a hard blow that you find yourself looking up at the sky and asking, “Why, God? Why would You let this happen?” If you’ve ever been in a place where disappointment turned into frus...

Ready for a deep, revitalizing practice? Join Amanda for a transformative water meditation that harnesses the incredible power of H2O for healing and alignment. This episode offers a full guided meditation designed to: Entrain your energy for better flow and balance. Clarify your mind to reduce mental fog and stress. Amplify your intuition for clearer decision-making. You'll learn the significance...

When life is confusing and you don’t have the answers, what is your first response? Do you get tied into knots trying to figure it out?  Or are you comfortable with the open-ended nature of things? Last week I unpacked the power of “I don’t know” and this week I’m continuing the conversation about how life improves when you let it be ok that you don’t know....

Amy and Kat respond to a listener who’s torn between two types of love: one built on deep emotional connection and another driven by attraction. They explore what happens when the lines between friendship and romance blur, and whether long-term love requires both spark and stability. Sign up for the Feeling Things newsletter  HERE ! Watch us on Youtube HERE ! Call and leave a voicemail:...

This week, Amy and Kat start with a listener voicemail that brings some unexpected joy before diving into underrated love languages that deserve more attention: consistency, attunement, vulnerability, foreplay, and nurture. They also talk about burnout…specifically, the subtle ways it shows up at work and in life. Being “the responsive one” can quietly become part of your identi...

Are you tired of feeling constantly drained and overwhelmed by other people's stuff? What if spiritual growth didn't have to be a slow, laborious process of "digesting" heavy emotions and energy? Most people are unconsciously absorbing, processing, and "digesting" every emotion, thought, and energetic push-and-pull they encounter—which leaves them perpetually depleted. In this episode, we're...

Human beings don’t deal well with uncertainty, which is why a mystery draws you in and why a cliffhanger on a TV show can keep you watching well past your bedtime.  Your brain is wired for answers.  Yet life is full of uncertainty. So how do we manage this tension?  When a story is unfolding and you wonder, “how will this end?” Or when the big questions of life go...

Have you ever wondered, Does God really care about my relationship with food? Isn’t He more concerned with bigger, more spiritual things? If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone. In this episode of What’s God Got To Do With It? , we’re tackling a topic that hits closer to home than most of us realize: our relationship with food—and why God cares about it....

A listener writes in feeling lost at 27 after making big changes in her career, friendships, and identity, but Amy and Kat’s answer goes way beyond one age or season. They talk about what it looks like when life is “under construction”: messy, uncertain, and full of potential. Whether you’re 27 or 57, this episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t always look pretty,...

Amy and Kat dive into the final of the Four Horsemen…stonewalling. From why it happens to how to break the pattern, they explore the freeze response, self-soothing, and the difference between stonewalling and the silent treatment. They also share lighthearted conversation starters you can bring to your next date night or friend hang to keep connection fun and alive. Sign up for the Feeling...

Next Friday, October 10th is World Mental Health Day, and that’s why it's the perfect time to talk about the faith-brain connection, and how it has EVERYTHING to do with your own mental and emotional health. In this next episode of The God Pod, Leanne takes you on a journey to explore the profound interplay between faith, self-image, and neuroscience. Leanne breaks down (in simple science te...

The Universe is demanding your deepest commitment. Pluto, the planet of transformation, death, and rebirth, stations direct in Aquarius on October 13, 2025, after its retrograde journey since May 2nd. This shift is more than just an astrological marker; it's a monumental power surge and an evolutionary mandate to step into your highest truth. This episode is a profound, timely deep dive into the p...

What if your life was meant to feel good? I don’t mean that in a “if you can dream it, you can do it!” kind of a way as much as I mean… what if your life— as it is— was meant to be pleasurable?  What if you could learn to slow down enough to see every single day, every breath, every new opportunity, every inconvenience, every hiccup, even every heartbreak...

This week’s Couch Talks is full of listener gems! Casey shares a powerful reframe on how shifting focus changes feelings, L has us cracking up with her story of showering and making a sandwich before heading to the hospital in labor, and Melinda celebrates a sweet anniversary coincidence with Amy. These emails show just how much we all connect through the little details of life…keep t...

In Part 3 of our Four Horsemen series, we dive into contempt, the most dangerous predictor of relationship breakdown. Kat breaks down what contempt sounds like, why it’s referred to as “relational poison,” and how it impacts both emotional and even physical health. Most importantly, we go over the antidote from Dr. Gottman: building a culture of admiration and respect. Plus, Amy&...

Do you have beliefs that are holding you back that (no matter what you try), they continue to have a stronghold on you? In this week's episode of the God Pod, Leanne Ellington shares her personal journey of transforming beliefs through the unique intersection of where "faith meets science"...and where "science meets faith", as we start to unravel how faith and science intersect in transforming you...

When you’re in the middle of your story and it appears that no resolution is on the horizon, it’s easy to assume that you must be doing something wrong.  Maybe if you were stronger, wiser, or more "positive" you would be able to find a solution and bring your story to resolution.  But what if the point of the story is not to resolve the story? What if the unresolved, chaotic,...

Ready for a shift? While September brought intense, logistical energy, October 2025 ushers in a new flavor. We're moving from literal lessons to a rhythmic, transformative dance. This month is about finding lightness, levity, and joy even amidst deep change. You'll feel a powerful pull to be playful and adaptable as you navigate a paradoxical blend of intense energy and profound grace. The numerol...

This week’s Couch Talks reminds us why we love hearing from you! Amy & Kat go over multiple emails: some updates from listeners that have ended up on Couch Talks in the past, Cheryl wrote in and shared her funny “tongue thruster” story from her childhood, and Dave is offering to send us money…no strings attached…so there’s that. Hope you enjoy & have t...

Amy and Kat continue to unpack Dr. John Gottman’s famous ‘Four Horsemen of the apocalypse’ for relationships which has helped him be able to predict the failure or success of a relationship with a 90% accuracy rate. Week 2 is Defensiveness. It is that quick “it’s not me, it’s you” response that shows up when we think we are being criticized. Amy and Kat ta...

When Carley found herself constantly thinking about food—either obsessing over dieting or feeling like a failure for not being able to stick with anything—she knew something had to change. She was sick of the all-or-nothing mindset, the endless rules, and the guilt that always followed. But as the youngest woman to ever go through the Stressless Eating program, she also knew she didn&r...

Do you ever get the feeling like you’re telling the same story over and over again? The details may change (new boss, new partner, new hometown) but the cycle of the story stays the same. In today’s episode I talk about what to do when you seem to be stuck in the same frustrating story on repeat. I’ll share my own experience with finding myself in this rut and talk about how to m...

In this episode, Amanda explores what it means to be a Rainbow Warrior and how this archetypal energy can help us navigate a time of massive transition. As we move through the eclipse season, our systems are breaking down, but new light and abilities are also coming through. We're reminded that our human experience is sacred, and we have a duty to ourselves and to the planet. Discover how to conne...