Amy and Kat are feeling excited and they have both been bitten by the ‘Courtney Cooks’ bug (like Weetabix dipped in chocolate and sweet potatoes with cheese). They break down why viral sensation Courtney Cook Bales has the internet hooked on her unconventional lunches and ponder why her content feels so safe and soothing. Amy also shares a recent book-and-movie spiral sparked by People We Meet on Vacation (the new Netflix movie). After watching the movie, she ordered 4 of Emily Henry’s books and cannot wait for them to arrive! This episode weaves in pop culture, parasocial emails, and a powerful reminder of perspective from Human School Official on IG.

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Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

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

Amy and Kat are feeling excited and they have both been bitten by the &lsquo;Courtney Cooks&rsquo; bug (like Weetabix dipped in chocolate and sweet potatoes with cheese). They break down why viral sensation Courtney Cook Bales has the internet hooked on her unconventional lunches and ponder why her content feels so safe and soothing. Amy also shares a recent book-and-movie spiral sparked by People We Meet on Vacation (the new Netflix movie). After watching the movie, she ordered 4 of Emily Henry&rsquo;s books and cannot wait for them to arrive! This episode weaves in pop culture, parasocial emails, and a powerful reminder of perspective from Human School Official on IG.
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Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077
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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>

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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What We Can’t Stop Watching, Reading & Eating (From Viral Lunches to Comfort Reads)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/2520d931-2b92-4d0a-b7f1-b3d1007efc89/transcript

Amy and Kat kick things off with a voicemail from Julia in Wisconsin. She shares that “fire” is her word for 2026, from firing what’s not serving her to doing “fire girl walks” and leaning into her style with some “fire fits.” This leads to Amy sharing her exhaustion around “in and out” lists on social media, especially when it comes to certain fashion things and home decor. The overconsumption is real right now!! Ashley, a listener from Arizona, sent an email with encouragement for Amy’s possible cowgirl era. She tells Amy what that lifestyle really looks like and why it aligns with Amy’s word of the year, which is less. Speaking of that lifestyle, Amy talks about her uncle managing George Strait’s ranch for many years and how her brother wrote a song about his retirement. 

Here’s the fashion/styling account Kat was talking about from TikTok: @5aldwinanna

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Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

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

Amy and Kat kick things off with a voicemail from Julia in Wisconsin. She shares that &ldquo;fire&rdquo; is her word for 2026, from firing what&rsquo;s not serving her to doing &ldquo;fire girl walks&rdquo; and leaning into her style with some &ldquo;fire fits.&rdquo; This leads to Amy sharing her exhaustion around &ldquo;in and out&rdquo; lists on social media, especially when it comes to certain fashion things and home decor. The overconsumption is real right now!! Ashley, a listener from Arizona, sent an email with encouragement for Amy&rsquo;s possible cowgirl era. She tells Amy what that lifestyle really looks like and why it aligns with Amy&rsquo;s word of the year, which is less. Speaking of that lifestyle, Amy talks about her uncle managing George Strait&rsquo;s ranch for many years and how her brother wrote a song about his retirement.&nbsp;
Here&rsquo;s the fashion/styling account Kat was talking about from TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@5aldwinanna?_r=1&amp;_t=ZP-92sXpecjCRi">@5aldwinanna</a>
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>

The Exhaustion of “In & Out” Lists, Overconsumption, and Trying to Keep Up (Couch Talks)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/dab4deed-c6be-4a2d-934f-b3cc0005b1ca/transcript

Amy and Kat are feeling shook and grateful, but mostly shook after finishing Beth’s Dead. Kat breaks down why the ending didn’t sit right with her, how manipulation may have showed up, and Amy is now torn on how she feels about the whole thing. It’s a crazy storyline for sure and one things for sure: Amy & Kat hope none of this messes with the HEALTHY parasocial relationships they have with ‘Feeling Things’ listeners!! :)

They also play voicemail about a truly gross thing someone did in a store…Kat will want to wash her new underwear after hearing it…for sure!! Amy shares a Femdom email and they respond to a listener’s thoughtful merch idea that might need to happen.

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Sign up for the Feeling Things newsletter HERE!

Watch us on Youtube HERE!

Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077

Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com

HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

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

Amy and Kat are feeling shook and grateful, but mostly shook after finishing Beth&rsquo;s Dead. Kat breaks down why the ending didn&rsquo;t sit right with her, how manipulation may have showed up, and Amy is now torn on how she feels about the whole thing. It&rsquo;s a crazy storyline for sure and one things for sure: Amy &amp; Kat hope none of this messes with the HEALTHY parasocial relationships they have with &lsquo;Feeling Things&rsquo; listeners!! :)
They also play voicemail about a truly gross thing someone did in a store&hellip;Kat will want to wash her new underwear after hearing it&hellip;for sure!! Amy shares a Femdom email and they respond to a listener&rsquo;s thoughtful merch idea that might need to happen.
Get some Feeling Things merch by clicking <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>

Beth’s Dead: That Ending Left Us Completely Shook

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/d5ad398a-3021-4ca2-b540-b3ca004262e6/transcript

Before they get to the listener question, Amy and Kat share their words of the year for 2026. Amy also randomly shares her desire to be a cowgirl, so maybe she’ll have more of those vibes this year as well. TBD. Today’s email is from an anonymous mom struggling to support her son’s love for being in band while her husband openly discourages it. Amy and Kat talk through parenting differences, protecting a child’s spark, and how to navigate these moments without creating deeper fractures in a marriage.

Get some Feeling Things merch by clicking HERE! (FeelingThingsPodcast.com)

Sign up for the Feeling Things newsletter HERE!

Watch us on Youtube HERE!

Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077

Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com

HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

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

Before they get to the listener question, Amy and Kat share their words of the year for 2026. Amy also randomly shares her desire to be a cowgirl, so maybe she&rsquo;ll have more of those vibes this year as well. TBD. Today&rsquo;s email is from an anonymous mom struggling to support her son&rsquo;s love for being in band while her husband openly discourages it. Amy and Kat talk through parenting differences, protecting a child&rsquo;s spark, and how to navigate these moments without creating deeper fractures in a marriage.
Get some Feeling Things merch by clicking <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>

Our Words of the Year + When Relationships Feel Divided (Couch Talks)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/56a8861f-09b9-4f2e-bdd6-b3c40151efbe/transcript

What We Can’t Stop Watching, Reading & Eating (From Viral Lunches to Comfort Reads)

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