Kat takes the lead as teacher in this episode, walking Amy through a deep dive on Mel Robbins, the controversy around her Let Them Theory, and the viral poem by Cassie Phillips that started it all. Together, Amy and Kat explore plagiarism claims, the idea of “cruel optimism,” and why so many self-help messages start to feel like sales pitches. They share what first drew them to Mel, what’s changed over time, and the 5 questions we can all ask before deciding who to trust in the self-help world.

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Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

Kat Van Buren // @KatVanburen

Kat takes the lead as teacher in this episode, walking Amy through a deep dive on Mel Robbins, the controversy around her Let Them Theory, and the viral poem by Cassie Phillips that started it all. Together, Amy and Kat explore plagiarism claims, the idea of &ldquo;cruel optimism,&rdquo; and why so many self-help messages start to feel like sales pitches. They share what first drew them to Mel, what&rsquo;s changed over time, and the 5 questions we can all ask before deciding who to trust in the self-help world.
Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077
Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com">heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com</a>
HOSTS:
Amy Brown // <a href="http://radioamy.com/">RadioAmy.com</a> // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radioamy/">@RadioAmy</a>
Kat Van Buren //&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/katvanburen/">@KatVanburen</a>

Feeling Things with Amy & Kat is a podcast for anyone who’s ever had feelings—or wants to. Hosted by Amy Brown and therapist Kat Van Buren, this is a space where nothing is off-limits. From deep reflections on childhood to pop culture obsessions to what’s happening in the world, all feelings deserve a seat at the table—big, small, awkward, joyful, confusing, and everything in between. At its core, it’s real friends having real conversations about real feelings. Some episodes go deep, some stay light, but all are rooted in curiosity, honesty, and connection. In a world that moves fast, sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is pause... and feel things.

Feeling Things with Amy &amp; Kat is a podcast for anyone who&rsquo;s ever had feelings&mdash;or wants to. Hosted by Amy Brown and therapist Kat Van Buren, this is a space where nothing is off-limits. From deep reflections on childhood to pop culture obsessions to what&rsquo;s happening in the world, all feelings deserve a seat at the table&mdash;big, small, awkward, joyful, confusing, and everything in between. At its core, it&rsquo;s real friends having real conversations about real feelings. Some episodes go deep, some stay light, but all are rooted in curiosity, honesty, and connection. In a world that moves fast, sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is pause... and feel things.

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The Truth About ‘Let Them’: A Mel Robbins Deep Dive

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/11dae1b8-2a71-49f6-9ad5-b32200b86d1e/transcript

Amy and Kat unpack an anonymous listener’s question about a friendship that suddenly feels…off. From backhanded comments about Botox to unsolicited opinions about glasses and clothes, this listener wonders: Am I overreacting, or is my friend actually making me feel small? 

Then, an email from Emily, who shares how a new medical diagnosis led her to a moment of deep self-compassion. Her story is a reminder to treat our bodies with kindness…especially when they’re going through something hard.

Also, there’s a false alarm about Christmas!!!!!!!!

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Kat Van Buren // threecordstherapy.com // @KatVanburen

Amy and Kat unpack an anonymous listener&rsquo;s question about a friendship that suddenly feels&hellip;off. From backhanded comments about Botox to unsolicited opinions about glasses and clothes, this listener wonders: Am I overreacting, or is my friend actually making me feel small?&nbsp;
Then, an email from Emily, who shares how a new medical diagnosis led her to a moment of deep self-compassion. Her story is a reminder to treat our bodies with kindness&hellip;especially when they&rsquo;re going through something hard.
Also, there&rsquo;s a false alarm about Christmas!!!!!!!!
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HOSTS:
Amy Brown // <a href="http://radioamy.com/">RadioAmy.com</a> // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radioamy/">@RadioAmy</a>
Kat Van Buren // <a href="https://threecordstherapy.com">threecordstherapy.com</a> //&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/katvanburen/">@KatVanburen</a>

Is My Friend Jealous…or Just Mean? Plus a Reminder to Be Kind to Your Body (Couch Talks)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/5265b415-9cac-4905-8071-b3b7007a8a0b/transcript

Kat’s feeling disturbed, Amy is questioning her dishwasher habits, and a listener email calls out something from last week’s episode. Plus, the holiday Would-You-Rather game gets surprisingly intense. Amy and Kat end with the wisdom of Marshawn Lynch: take care of your money, your chicken, your mentals…and why it might be the perfect mantra for December.

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Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

Kat Van Buren // threecordstherapy.com // @KatVanburen

Kat&rsquo;s feeling disturbed, Amy is questioning her dishwasher habits, and a listener email calls out something from last week&rsquo;s episode. Plus, the holiday Would-You-Rather game gets surprisingly intense. Amy and Kat end with the wisdom of Marshawn Lynch: take care of your money, your chicken, your mentals&hellip;and why it might be the perfect mantra for December.
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Sign up for the Feeling Things newsletter <a href="https://mailchi.mp/threecordstherapy/feeling-things-subscribe">HERE</a>!
Watch us on Youtube&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@feelingthingspodcast">HERE</a>!
Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077
Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com">heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com</a>
HOSTS:
Amy Brown // <a href="http://radioamy.com/">RadioAmy.com</a> // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radioamy/">@RadioAmy</a>
Kat Van Buren // <a href="https://threecordstherapy.com">threecordstherapy.com</a> //&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/katvanburen/">@KatVanburen</a>

Kat’s Feeling Disturbed + Our December Mantra: Take Care of Your Money, Your Chicken, Your Mentals

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/6911f4a1-beeb-47cc-a522-b3b500b04a92/transcript

In this Couch Talks, Amy and Kat explore two very real moments listeners are navigating right now…one about grief, and one about blending families and homes.

They begin with a note from a listener whose father-in-law was diagnosed with cancer. In the middle of her husband’s heartbreak, she offered him the phrase Amy and Kat say every week: “Have the day you need to have.” Permission to feel is sometimes the most supportive thing we can give someone.

This leads to Amy sharing a story about Kat affirming her decision to eat an entire bag of sharable M&Ms and an Auntie Anne’s pretzel from the Denver airport (FYI: the one in Terminal C is the best Amy says she’s ever had!) When Amy wondered how many servings of M&Ms she’d just eaten, Kat replied with: “You had the amount of servings you needed to have.” GOOD REPLY, KAT!!!

Then they dive into a second email from a listener wrestling with a big life transition: moving into her partner’s home as they prepare for marriage…kids, mortgages, logistics and feelings all included. How do you make someone else’s house feel like your home? Should she ask to be added to the deed? Is combining households always this complicated? They answer these questions (their opinions!) and Amy shares feelings she’s having about her boyfriend and this exact topic. 

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Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077

Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com

HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

Kat Van Buren // threecordstherapy.com // @KatVanburen

In this Couch Talks, Amy and Kat explore two very real moments listeners are navigating right now&hellip;one about grief, and one about blending families and homes.
They begin with a note from a listener whose father-in-law was diagnosed with cancer. In the middle of her husband&rsquo;s heartbreak, she offered him the phrase Amy and Kat say every week: &ldquo;Have the day you need to have.&rdquo; Permission to feel is sometimes the most supportive thing we can give someone.
This leads to Amy sharing a story about Kat affirming her decision to eat an entire bag of sharable M&amp;Ms and an Auntie Anne&rsquo;s pretzel from the Denver airport (FYI: the one in Terminal C is the best Amy says she&rsquo;s ever had!) When Amy wondered how many servings of M&amp;Ms she&rsquo;d just eaten, Kat replied with: &ldquo;You had the amount of servings you needed to have.&rdquo; GOOD REPLY, KAT!!!
Then they dive into a second email from a listener wrestling with a big life transition: moving into her partner&rsquo;s home as they prepare for marriage&hellip;kids, mortgages, logistics and feelings all included. How do you make someone else&rsquo;s house feel like your home? Should she ask to be added to the deed? Is combining households always this complicated? They answer these questions (their opinions!) and Amy shares feelings she&rsquo;s having about her boyfriend and this exact topic.&nbsp;
Get some Feeling Things merch by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://feelingthingspodcast.com">HERE</a>! (FeelingThingsPodcast.com)
Sign up for the Feeling Things newsletter <a href="https://mailchi.mp/threecordstherapy/feeling-things-subscribe">HERE</a>!
Watch us on Youtube&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@feelingthingspodcast">HERE</a>!
Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077
Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com">heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com</a>
HOSTS:
Amy Brown // <a href="http://radioamy.com/">RadioAmy.com</a> // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radioamy/">@RadioAmy</a>
Kat Van Buren // <a href="https://threecordstherapy.com">threecordstherapy.com</a> //&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/katvanburen/">@KatVanburen</a>

When Life Feels Like A Lot: Cancer, Comfort Food & Combining Homes (Couch Talks)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/17936442-40a2-4339-bb78-b3af0089432d/transcript

The Truth About ‘Let Them’: A Mel Robbins Deep Dive

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