Feeling Things with Amy & Kat

Amy calls her boyfriend demanding money...and let’s just say, if you need a laugh today, this moment delivers. The ‘Feeling of the Day’ is SHOCKED…times two: 1) Amy tells Kat about a strange experience from a school recital where the teacher outshined the kids!! 2) Have y'all heard about Financial Domination (aka FinDom) where people willingly give their money to strangers...just because they&r...

Amy and Kat respond to an email from a listener struggling with adult acne, shame, and the emotional toll it can take (especially when you're also a parent trying to set a good example for your kids!) They unpack the layers of conflicting feelings: the embarrassment of breakouts, the guilt for feeling bad about it, and the frustration of being stuck in that cycle. Kat offers a therapeutic lens on how to let two opposing truths coex...

Amy kicks things off with Exhibit A for Kat: a very important tangerine (you’ll get it when you listen). Then they answer a listener's question about a line in their podcast theme song (Walker Hayes is a lyrical genius) and Amy shares a DM with explosive claims about the Karen Read trial. Kat’s Feeling of the Day is ‘Playful’ and she encourages us to randomly pretend we're on vacation to give yo...

Amy and Kat respond to a voicemail from a listener who just found out she’s pregnant, but instead of excitement, she’s overwhelmed with doubts about being a good mom to the stress of a husband deploying and starting PA school…she’s in full ‘future tripping’ mode!! Their advice? WTW: Wait to Worry (a simple acronym with a powerful perspective that Amy got from her boyfriend!) 

They also shar...

Amy shares how it actually went when her boyfriend met her ex-husband (spoiler: strong handshakes were exchanged) and Kat breaks down the psychology behind why we deflect praise (especially as women) and shares tips for how to receive compliments without cringing (even if a compliment journal sounds weird). They also discuss the Karen Read trail (Body in the Snow), a couple of listener emails, how Kat got tricked into believing a v...

What do you do when someone you love is struggling and shutting you out? Amy and Kat respond to a heartfelt email from a college student whose roommate is battling an eating disorder. She’s heartbroken, overwhelmed, and unsure how to support her friend without completely losing herself in the process. Kat shares thoughts on grief, boundaries, and “wise compassion,” while Amy offers relatable encouragement for anyo...

Amy shares the cringey thing she did (and why being annoyed with yourself can actually be helpful), while Kat explains the psychology behind why we start using the same phrases as our closest friends. Plus: a listener’s bird encounter with a powerful message, brainspotting 101, and what Amy & Kat would say to get out of jury duty.

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Amy and Kat share a listener email from Julia in Wisconsin. Julia is getting ready to hike 1,200 miles solo (a dream she’s been chasing for years) and she’s tired of people asking what her husband thinks about it. Amy and Kat talk about how to respond when people project their fears or outdated ideas about relationships onto your dreams, and why you don’t need to defend living a big, brave life. There are way more...

Amy and Kat dive into the important reminder that feelings aren’t facts. Yes, feelings give us information, but they don’t always tell us the whole truth. They also talk about why confusion might actually be a sign you're growing, why talking to yourself out loud is a good thing (according to science!), and how to build curiosity instead of judgment when emotions get messy.

Plus: Amy shares a funny story about stretchin...

Amy and Kat respond to an email from a listener navigating a tough post-divorce situation. Her ex-husband’s behavior (especially around their daughter’s upcoming wedding) is testing her patience. He hasn’t offered a dime to help, and their adult kids are pulling away from him for a long list of reasons. Now she’s asking: Do I stay in my lane… or finally say something? Amy and Kat talk through boundari...

Amy shares a personal story about the fears she had dating her boyfriend (a widower with three kids) and how her primal question of "Am I wanted?" came to the surface. Kat takes us through the emotion of gladness and why joy can sometimes feel just as scary as fear. 

Fear and gladness are the final 2 core feelings, so make sure to listen to the previous episodes if you missed the other 6 feelings. Per usual, Amy & Kat shar...

Amy & Kat are answering a question from a listener who’s considering a breast augmentation. She’s navigating that familiar tension of wanting to feel more confident in her body…while also wanting to accept it as it is. Kat (who happens to be a therapist specializing in body image) offers insight on how to explore the why behind a choice like this, the difference between need vs. want, and where body-based dec...

Amy & Kat are feeling embarrassed…and not just because Amy had to squat near tortillas at the grocery store to avoid peeing her pants. Amy & Kat also dig into 2 more core feelings: Shame and Guilt. They unpack the difference between the two (spoiler: they get confused a lot), share personal stories (both Amy & Kat have fertility journeys) and talking about how these feelings can actually guide growth and connecti...

Amy & Kat respond to a listener email from a mom who set firm boundaries with her husband’s family after ongoing disrespect. It’s been 2 years of no contact, but now her kids are starting to ask questions. How much do you tell them? How do you keep it age-appropriate? And how do you model healthy boundaries without blaming or bashing? Amy & Kat share thoughts, personal stories, and practical advice that applies ...

We're back with 2 more core feelings: Sad & Angry! Plus, our feeling of the day: Energized (even though Amy wanted it to be “sore” because she’s on a sprinting-for-hormones journey!) Somehow childhood memories come up about naked pool parties + doors getting removed from hinges + blow up dolls + the infamous frog paper weight (with a very funny body part situation!!)

Also: Amy and Kat both get real about what ...

Amy and Kat respond to a heartfelt message from a listener who’s re-entering the dating world after a stage 4 metastatic breast cancer diagnosis. She asks a vulnerable and powerful question: “At what point do I tell someone I have breast cancer?”

They offer encouragement to anyone navigating dating with a complicated backstory. Whether you're dealing with illness, grief, or another personal challenge, this convers...

Kat runs Amy through a ‘con artist checklist’ to see if Amy’s fallen for a scam with all of her face fitness investments. Amy and Kat also go over 2 of the 8 core feelings: lonely and hurt (sharing gifts, impairments and relatable stories for each feeling—which the story that came up with hurt is something that recently happened between Amy and Kat!) 

Feelings can either guide us toward healing or lead ...

Have you ever found yourself crying over something like mustard being put on your burger when you asked for ketchup or getting tots instead of fries? How about getting cream cheese on your bagel when you asked for butter? Chances are...you know exactly what we are talking about!! In an effort for y'all to get to know Kat better (since she is joining Amy as a full-time co-host next week) Amy is playing her favorite You Need Therapy ...

4 Things with Amy Brown is getting a makeover! Starting April 1st, the podcast will change to Feeling Things with Amy & Kat. It'll still be on the same feed (you don’t need to change a thing), but now Kat Van Buren, the therapist you already know and love from our 5th Thing episodes and host of You Need Therapy podcast, is officially joining Amy as full-time co-host.

In this episode, Amy & Kat talk about why they're m...