This episode is a roller coaster in the best way. Kat breaks down a study revealing how Americans actually measure success (spoiler: it’s not fame or money), and Amy explains why Gen Z is “rawdogging boredom” to boost creativity. They also get into China’s new rule requiring influencers to have real credentials, the timeless wisdom of the top regrets of the dying, and two listener calls: one about saying “oh” vs. zero, and one offering a very honest, potentially helpful PSA about labia changes no one talks about. Oh, and the Feeling of the Day? Empowered.

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

This episode is a roller coaster in the best way. Kat breaks down a study revealing how Americans actually measure success (spoiler: it&rsquo;s not fame or money), and Amy explains why Gen Z is &ldquo;rawdogging boredom&rdquo; to boost creativity. They also get into China&rsquo;s new rule requiring influencers to have real credentials, the timeless wisdom of the top regrets of the dying, and two listener calls: one about saying &ldquo;oh&rdquo; vs. zero, and one offering a very honest, potentially helpful PSA about labia changes no one talks about. Oh, and the Feeling of the Day? Empowered.
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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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When You’re Feeling Judged, Consider the Source (Also: Labia Changes No One Talks About)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/cf8a8545-5a0d-418a-8451-b39900b11803/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

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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

Kat and Amy go over the Drama Triangle today! Kat helps us unpack the difference between content vs. context (aka fact vs. the story we write about the fact), why our brains default to meaning-making, and how those stories can lift us above the line into possibility…or pull us below the line into fear, lack, and powerlessness.

Kat explains the 3 unconscious roles of the Drama Triangle: Victim, Rescuer, and Persecutor + why each one feels rewarding in the moment, and how they keep us trapped in unhealthy communication loops. Both Amy and Kat share some personal stories on the Drama Triangle showing up in their own lives.

They also talk about how quickly we rotate roles and what actually breaks the cycle: noticing your patterns, naming your feelings, setting boundaries, lowering expectations, and taking radical responsibility for yourself.

It’s an eye-opening and immediately practical episode. Plus, Amy brings in the “burnt toast theory” to show how reframing even the smallest moments can be helpful.

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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

Kat and Amy go over the Drama Triangle today! Kat helps us unpack the difference between content vs. context (aka fact vs. the story we write about the fact), why our brains default to meaning-making, and how those stories can lift us above the line into possibility&hellip;or pull us below the line into fear, lack, and powerlessness.
Kat explains the 3 unconscious roles of the Drama Triangle: Victim, Rescuer, and Persecutor + why each one feels rewarding in the moment, and how they keep us trapped in unhealthy communication loops. Both Amy and Kat share some personal stories on the Drama Triangle showing up in their own lives.
They also talk about how quickly we rotate roles and what actually breaks the cycle: noticing your patterns, naming your feelings, setting boundaries, lowering expectations, and taking radical responsibility for yourself.
It&rsquo;s an eye-opening and immediately practical episode. Plus, Amy brings in the &ldquo;burnt toast theory&rdquo; to show how reframing even the smallest moments can be helpful.
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>

Understanding the Drama Triangle: Why We Play Victim, Rescuer & Persecutor

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/25039242-a300-40e3-badf-b3ae00b1dd0d/transcript

Amy & Kat take an unexpected stroll down memory lane talking about the D.A.R.E. program from back in the day. Do yall remember that? It definitely kept Kat clean & also had her freaked out anytime her parents would have one drink haha. 

They go over a heartfelt email from Suzanne offering a beautiful picture of the ups and downs that come with big life changes. Through all the emotions (happiness, sadness, fear, and contentment) she reminds us to embrace the chaos of the holidays, fill our cups, and take things one step at a time. A true reminder that life is full of all the feelings, and it's okay to experience them all in a single day.

Also, Amy answers another email from a listener asking about how Ally Fallon fits into the mix because they found her podcast on the feed and they play a voicemail about letting go of the need for others' approval!! 

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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

Amy &amp; Kat take an unexpected stroll down memory lane talking about the D.A.R.E. program from back in the day. Do yall remember that? It definitely kept Kat clean &amp; also had her freaked out anytime her parents would have one drink haha.&nbsp;
They go over a heartfelt email from Suzanne offering a beautiful picture of the ups and downs that come with big life changes. Through all the emotions (happiness, sadness, fear, and contentment) she reminds us to embrace the chaos of the holidays, fill our cups, and take things one step at a time. A true reminder that life is full of all the feelings, and it's okay to experience them all in a single day.
Also, Amy answers another email from a listener asking about how Ally Fallon fits into the mix because they found her podcast on the feed and they play a voicemail about letting go of the need for others' approval!!&nbsp;
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>

Embracing All of the Feels & Amy’s Cigarette Days (Couch Talks)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/949c965b-bdde-4a1a-b4dc-b3a801818c1e/transcript

When You’re Feeling Judged, Consider the Source (Also: Labia Changes No One Talks About)

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