4 Things with Amy Brown

The Co-Founder and President of Siete Chips, Veronica Garza, is here to talk with Amy about how she created an amazing brand of delicious grain-free Mexican food from a health based dietary need that she had. 

People say not to mix business and family, but for the Garza family their business is their family and we absolutely love that! They live by their core value of “Family first, family second and business third,” and everyone f...

Amy & Kat both share hi/low moments from their lives (and why it’s important for us to bring up the lows) + recipes you need in your life right now + a dash of wisdom for your holiday sanity (you’re allowed to have boundaries even over Thanksgiving & Christmas!) + more! 

“When you text your friend: ‘We got this! Knowing damn well we don’t got this and we both need vacation, therapy, a cocktail, and...

OUTWEIGH: In the second part of our holiday series on Outweigh, Amy and Leanne address a challenging topic: handling "food pushers" and unsolicited comments about your body during family gatherings. 

Amy introduces the discomfort and triggering nature of these situations, while Leanne helps listeners understand the motivations behind food pushing—often rooted in cultural norms or personal love languages—and explains how unsolicited...

Amy’s diving into 4 things that all tie together perfectly for this time of year!

First Thing: creative ways to recharge during the holiday season.

Second Thing: tips for navigating the holidays when you're going through heartache.

Third Thing: how to declutter your calendar when the invites (and obligations) start piling up.

Fourth Thing: letting go of sentimental things—Amy shares some helpful questions to ask yourself so you can...

Amy & Kat talk about the ‘toothbrush on scalp’ trend + how to feel better instantly (according to a neuroscientist) + if someone likes you/is really attracted to you then they think THIS about you + why couples should admit their ‘crazy’ when they first start dating + more! 

QUOTE: “Too young to retire, too old to learn TikTok” (from the El Arroyo Sign) 

Do the below things if you’re feeling a certain way and you want to instan...

OUTWEIGH: Welcome to the first part of our holiday series on Outweigh, where Amy and Leanne tackle a challenge that many listeners face during this festive season: navigating holiday gatherings without the burden of food guilt. 

As the holidays approach, the temptation of indulgent foods can lead to feelings of being "out of control." We dive deep into understanding the roots of food guilt, often stemming from black-and-white think...

In this ‘OG’ 4 Things episode Amy talks about the benefits of a ‘phone-free hour’ each day, how celebrating small wins keeps us going, the tough side of love (those hard talks with kids or in any relationship) and a twist on the bucket list that’ll remind you how much you’ve already accomplished. 

Here is the Danae Hays TikTok if you need a laugh! (but also reminder: don’t comment on people’s bodies…you ne...

Amy & Kat are diving into things women wish men knew—because let’s be honest, understanding what we all want can make relationships so much easier. Oh, and things get a little personal! Amy might have a relationship update soon, and her 14-year-old son, Stevenson, even joins in to share his own (hilarious) take on dating. 

TODAY'S QUOTE: “Me and my work bestie explaining why we have to start every day with 30 mins of personal c...

OUTWEIGH: Deedee has spent decades as a leader and source of strength in her community, supporting and guiding others while struggling silently behind closed doors. Her battle wasn’t with her role or her responsibilities—it was with food.

For years, food felt like her secret demon—something she couldn’t seem to conquer, no matter how much discipline she tried to muster. Despite her outward success and commitment to helping others, ...

Amy has a challenge for you! If you haven’t taken a little time to sit down and create some core principles for yourself—or for your family—this is your sign to start now. In this episode, Amy and her dear friend, Chase Locke, each share four guiding principles they’re working to live by for a more meaningful, fulfilling life. So whether you’re just starting to think about what really matters or revisiting your list to tweak things...

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 authentically, we say yes resentfully, and th...

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—how she grew up battling food and bo...

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 guides us through a soothing 9-minute ...

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...

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 happy face to the world. She breaks dow...

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 (especially helpful for things you...

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 to boost your sleep. 

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-trust.

Leanne opens up about her own ...

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 relationships.

- How the 4 different attachm...