How Crying Over a Bagel Can Show Us What We Need (If We Pay Attention)

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…

Same Feed, New Feelings: 4 Things is Getting a Makeover (5th Thing)

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…

Undefining Masculinity with Justin Baldoni

Amy was inspired by a conversation with her girlfriends at her birthday party this week to share a chat that Kat had with Justin Baldoni about some of the harmful messages that our culture's idea of masculinity creates. Justin came out with a book, titled Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity, and …

Amy’s Epiphany About Celebrating Her Birthday + Give Your Future Self a Chance + More (5th Thing)

Not only does Amy bring the craziest story about her niece and her boyfriend, she also has a breakthrough as to why celebrating her birthday is a little uncomfortable. Kat provides today’s quote: “Don’t be so attached to who you are in the present that you don’t give your future self a chance” from…

The Self-Care Shortlist: 4 Simple Ways to Feel More Like Yourself

Fresh off her family therapy retreat, Amy reflects on the importance of quick, effective ways to create moments of refuge throughout the day. She goes over 4 simple ways to help reset and reconnect. First thing is a concept from therapist Katie Gustafson: hosting emotions like guests at a dinner pa…

I Don’t Believe in Miracles, I Rely On Them (5th Thing)

This week, Amy shares her experience at a therapy retreat she attended over the weekend—with her kids and ex-husband, Ben—including a powerful moment when something she said may have been exactly what someone needed to hear. She and Kat also dive into a listener email about childhood bullying, spar…

Breakup Detox: How to Let Go & Move Forward

Spring isn’t just for cleaning out your closet...it’s also the perfect time for a heart reset. Breakup coach Sarah Curnoles joins Amy to talk about the power of a Breakup Detox and how to turn heartbreak into healing. From surprising ways to let go of an ex to the biggest mistakes people make post-…

We Shouldn’t Be Buying These Items & The Weird Thing Amy Wants Done With Her Body When She Dies (5th Thing)

Amy and Kat always feel the need to give the full backstory when telling a story. Sometimes their friends can get bored with all the details, so Amy and Kat chat about ways that will help them be more concise (If you have ADHD, this might help you too!)  They also discuss an interesting question t…

Beauty, Healing and Resilience with Meegen Pearson

Amy first heard of ketamine therapy while at a brow appointment with Meegen Pearson (founder of beautybymeegen.com) so Meegen is back on the podcast for a heartfelt and honest conversation that spans beauty, healing, and resilience. They both get into their personal (but not expert!) experiences wi…

Things That Are Saving Our Lives Right Now (5th Thing)

A listener sent in a segment idea: "Things that are saving my life right now” (thanks Melissa!!) so Amy and Kat shared some stuff they’re loving at the moment! This is the main focus of the episode, but they do get into other things! QUOTE: “There’s a study that shows that having a 12 minute talk …