Gossip Check-In, Amy’s Dating Update & “Sorry” Isn’t Weak (Couch Talks)

A friend starts telling you a story you’ve already heard, and it’s a long one. Do you speak up, or smile and let her finish? Amy and Kat debate what to do in that awkward moment, then share a simple gossip check-in Amy did with her son, Stevenson. Is what you’re about to say true, kind, and necessa…

“What Have We Done?” Kat’s Raw, Honest Birth Story

Amy and Kat are back in the studio together again, and it felt so good to have her here! She’s sharing baby Zoey’s birth story, and it didn’t go the way she planned. Kat hoped for a natural birth, but after more than 20 hours of labor, the doctors made the tough call to have a C-section. She opens …

Guilt After Growth, Crying Under Pressure & Avoiding Anger (Couch Talks)

We kick things off with an email from a husband who’s made it through the early stages of therapy and is facing something people rarely talk about: the guilt and regret that can come with new self-awareness. Amy and Kat walk through the emotional J-curve of growth, why feeling worse can actually be…

The 6-Second Kiss & Other Relationship Maintenance Tips (Amy & Chase)

Chase is filling in again while Kat soaks up more time with baby Zoey! Amy confesses to a little white lie: a self-proclaimed “tycoon” cornered her in a hotel shop while she was buying hairspray, and the only way out was a boyfriend she doesn’t have. So, is it okay to fake a significant other to es…

Just a Rut or Is It a Midlife Crisis? (Couch Talks)

A listener is feeling a little blah, so Amy and Kat are here to help. On paper, life looks great: 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 bit flat someti…

Let Your Feelings Ride Shotgun, Not Drive

Kat is out on maternity leave with her sweet new baby, Zoey, so Chase is filling in! Amy shares why she’s grateful for Chase, and Chase opens up about his own feeling of the day, while admitting he wasn’t even sure feelings were real. Turns out they are; they just aren’t facts. Let them ride shotgu…

Carrying the Mental & Financial Load + Should You Have a Best Friend? (Couch Talks)

A listener asked us to talk about something so many women quietly carry: the weight of the household, especially the financial responsibility and the pressure that comes with it. Plus, a few of our favorite financial voices to follow on IG. We're also answering a question from a 38-year-old mom who…

In a Bad Mood? Ask Yourself These 4 Questions

Ever been in a terrible mood and couldn't figure out why? Amy was falling apart until she remembered a simple check-in she learned for her kids years ago: H.A.L.T. Are you hungry, angry, lonely, or tired? Twenty minutes and one snack later, she was a new woman. Plus, what to say instead of "it's OK…

The Viral Eyeshadow, a Book Club Idea & Why Kat Can't Leave Her Baby (Couch Talks)

A listener wants to know: what's the viral eyeshadow Amy talked about a while ago? Plus, another listener pitches a Feeling Things book club, raves about The Calamity Club (and asks the big question: what would you do for your child?), and recommends My Friends. A new listener has a word choice not…

Stop Saying Sorry + Phrases Hurting Your Confidence & Amy's Tattoo Plot Twist

Amy just found out her dove tattoo might actually be a hummingbird, and honestly, it might be exactly what she needed. Amy and Kat dig into what each bird symbolizes, then kick off with their feelings of the day! Plus, three simple swaps to break your over-apologizing habit (hint: "thank you" goes…