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Outweigh aims to break the stigma around disordered eating and eating disorders. Hosts Amy Brown and Leanne Ellington share their own experiences with overcoming food and body image struggles and talk with experts who provide wisdom and careful guidance. Each week provides a dose of encouragement and hope for anyone navigating thoughts and behaviors in this space. These episodes are also helpful for loved ones that are coming alongside someone on this journey. You can hear Amy on "The Bobby Bones Show" and her "Feeling Things with Amy & Kat" podcast, and Leanne is the creator of Stressless Eating, and you can check her out on her upcoming podcast “What's God Got To Do With It?” 

Outweigh aims to break the stigma around disordered eating and eating disorders. Hosts Amy Brown and Leanne Ellington share their own experiences with overcoming food and body image struggles and talk with experts who provide wisdom and careful guidance. Each week provides a dose of encouragement and hope for anyone navigating thoughts and behaviors in this space. These episodes are also helpful for loved ones that are coming alongside someone on this journey. You can hear Amy on "The Bobby Bones Show" and her "Feeling Things with Amy &amp; Kat" podcast, and Leanne is the creator of Stressless Eating, and you can check her out on her upcoming podcast &ldquo;What's God Got To Do With It?&rdquo;&nbsp;

A life without disordered eating outweighs everything

Outweigh

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.

Feeling Things with Amy & Kat

Thanksgiving Bonus Episode

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In the final episode of our "Outweigh: What We Know in 2026" mini-series, Amy and Leanne dive deep into body image and self-image, revealing why healing how you see yourself has far more to do with your brain and internal mirror than anything reflected back at you externally.

Amy introduces the common struggle of trying to fix body image from the outside in, while Leanne shares what the research keeps showing us: body image doesn't live in the mirror—it lives in the brain. This is why people can change their body and still feel miserable inside if the internal story about who they are never changes.

Together, they explore what shapes our internal mirror—how we see ourselves, how safe we feel in our bodies, how we anticipate judgment or rejection—and why external changes won't bring peace until this internal mirror shifts.

Leanne explains the brain wiring and identity work required to actually create lasting change in how you see yourself, offering hope that healing is possible when you address the root cause rather than just trying to change what you see in the external mirror.

This episode provides compassion and clarity for anyone who has struggled with body image, helping listeners understand that there was never anything wrong with them—they just didn't have the whole picture. And now they do.

HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington

To learn more about how to turn off the part of your brain that’s obsessed with food or obsessed with your weight and rewire your own brain for peace and freedom,....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) check out Leanne's FREE Stressless Eating Webinar @ www.StresslessEating.com

In the final episode of our "Outweigh: What We Know in 2026" mini-series, Amy and Leanne dive deep into body image and self-image, revealing why healing how you see yourself has far more to do with your brain and internal mirror than anything reflected back at you externally. Amy introduces the common struggle of trying to fix body image from the outside in, while Leanne shares what the research keeps showing us: body image doesn't live in the mirror&mdash;it lives in the brain. This is why people can change their body and still feel miserable inside if the internal story about who they are never changes. Together, they explore what shapes our internal mirror&mdash;how we see ourselves, how safe we feel in our bodies, how we anticipate judgment or rejection&mdash;and why external changes won't bring peace until this internal mirror shifts. Leanne explains the brain wiring and identity work required to actually create lasting change in how you see yourself, offering hope that healing is possible when you address the root cause rather than just trying to change what you see in the external mirror. This episode provides compassion and clarity for anyone who has struggled with body image, helping listeners understand that there was never anything wrong with them&mdash;they just didn't have the whole picture. And now they do.
HOSTS:
Amy Brown // <a href="http://radioamy.com/">RadioAmy.com</a> // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radioamy/">@RadioAmy</a>
Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/">@leanneellington</a>
To learn more about how to turn off the part of your brain that&rsquo;s obsessed with food or obsessed with your weight and rewire your own brain for peace and freedom,....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) check out Leanne's FREE Stressless Eating Webinar @ <a href="http://www.stresslesseating.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.stresslesseating.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1724438082117000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2auxYy8VyCns7P5GUWhPjw">www.StresslessEating.com</a>

What We Now Know About Body Image, Self-Image & Seeing Yourself Through Internal (& External) Mirrors

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/b2bd14da-aaa5-4a8a-a291-b42900aea4db/transcript

In the second episode of our "Outweigh: What We Know in 2026" mini-series, Amy and Leanne cut through the confusion surrounding recovery and food freedom, redefining what these terms actually mean based on current science.

Amy addresses the overwhelming amount of language being thrown around right now—"non-dieting," "food freedom," "eat intuitively"—and how it's created even more confusion for people on a recovery journey. Leanne reveals the critical insight that simply removing food rules doesn't magically create food freedom.

Together, they explore why most people swing between the pendulum of control versus chaos when they try to "just stop dieting," and explain what's actually required for lasting, sustainable change: calming the nervous system, rebuilding self-trust, and creating an entirely new way of thinking.

Leanne helps listeners understand that both restriction and "screw it" eating are driven by the same old system of thinking: good versus bad, right versus wrong, should versus shouldn't, deprivation versus rebellion. True food freedom isn't chaos or control—it's learning how to choose from safety and truth instead of fear and reaction.

This episode offers clarity on what food freedom actually is and provides hope that you can learn to choose from calm, truth, and alignment instead of being driven by fear, rules, or rebellion.

HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington

To learn more about how to turn off the part of your brain that’s obsessed with food or obsessed with your weight and rewire your own brain for peace and freedom,....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) check out Leanne's FREE Stressless Eating Webinar @ www.StresslessEating.com

In the second episode of our "Outweigh: What We Know in 2026" mini-series, Amy and Leanne cut through the confusion surrounding recovery and food freedom, redefining what these terms actually mean based on current science. Amy addresses the overwhelming amount of language being thrown around right now&mdash;"non-dieting," "food freedom," "eat intuitively"&mdash;and how it's created even more confusion for people on a recovery journey. Leanne reveals the critical insight that simply removing food rules doesn't magically create food freedom. Together, they explore why most people swing between the pendulum of control versus chaos when they try to "just stop dieting," and explain what's actually required for lasting, sustainable change: calming the nervous system, rebuilding self-trust, and creating an entirely new way of thinking. Leanne helps listeners understand that both restriction and "screw it" eating are driven by the same old system of thinking: good versus bad, right versus wrong, should versus shouldn't, deprivation versus rebellion. True food freedom isn't chaos or control&mdash;it's learning how to choose from safety and truth instead of fear and reaction. This episode offers clarity on what food freedom actually is and provides hope that you can learn to choose from calm, truth, and alignment instead of being driven by fear, rules, or rebellion.
HOSTS:
Amy Brown // <a href="http://radioamy.com/">RadioAmy.com</a> // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radioamy/">@RadioAmy</a>
Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/">@leanneellington</a>
To learn more about how to turn off the part of your brain that&rsquo;s obsessed with food or obsessed with your weight and rewire your own brain for peace and freedom,....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) check out Leanne's FREE Stressless Eating Webinar @ <a href="http://www.stresslesseating.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.stresslesseating.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1724438082117000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2auxYy8VyCns7P5GUWhPjw">www.StresslessEating.com</a>

What We Now Know About Recovery, the Diet Mentality & What “Food Freedom” ACTUALLY Is

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/20a11cf1-cbdc-41c0-a781-b42900a90474/transcript

In the first episode of our special "Outweigh: What We Know in 2026" mini-series, Amy and Leanne explore how our understanding of eating disorders and disordered eating has dramatically evolved since the podcast launched in 2020.

Amy sets the stage by acknowledging that when Outweigh began, the conversation was primarily focused on behavior—the dieting, the rules, the willpower struggle. While those elements absolutely matter, Leanne reveals what the latest research is now showing us: eating struggles were never just a willpower or behavior problem.

Together, they unpack the deeper truth that disordered eating is fundamentally connected to how the brain is wired around stress, emotions, safety, and self-image. Leanne explains why focusing only on food rules or behavior never worked long-term, and shares the hopeful news that if it's wiring, it can be rewired.

This episode takes the shame out of the struggle and helps listeners understand that there was never anything wrong with them—they just didn't have the whole picture. Your struggles weren't a lack of willpower; they were a wiring issue that can be addressed with the right tools and understanding.

HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington

To learn more about how to turn off the part of your brain that’s obsessed with food or obsessed with your weight and rewire your own brain for peace and freedom,....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) check out Leanne's FREE Stressless Eating Webinar @ www.StresslessEating.com

In the first episode of our special "Outweigh: What We Know in 2026" mini-series, Amy and Leanne explore how our understanding of eating disorders and disordered eating has dramatically evolved since the podcast launched in 2020. Amy sets the stage by acknowledging that when Outweigh began, the conversation was primarily focused on behavior&mdash;the dieting, the rules, the willpower struggle. While those elements absolutely matter, Leanne reveals what the latest research is now showing us: eating struggles were never just a willpower or behavior problem. Together, they unpack the deeper truth that disordered eating is fundamentally connected to how the brain is wired around stress, emotions, safety, and self-image. Leanne explains why focusing only on food rules or behavior never worked long-term, and shares the hopeful news that if it's wiring, it can be rewired. This episode takes the shame out of the struggle and helps listeners understand that there was never anything wrong with them&mdash;they just didn't have the whole picture. Your struggles weren't a lack of willpower; they were a wiring issue that can be addressed with the right tools and understanding.
HOSTS:
Amy Brown // <a href="http://radioamy.com/">RadioAmy.com</a> // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radioamy/">@RadioAmy</a>
Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/">@leanneellington</a>
To learn more about how to turn off the part of your brain that&rsquo;s obsessed with food or obsessed with your weight and rewire your own brain for peace and freedom,....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) check out Leanne's FREE Stressless Eating Webinar @ <a href="http://www.stresslesseating.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.stresslesseating.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1724438082117000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2auxYy8VyCns7P5GUWhPjw">www.StresslessEating.com</a>

What We Thought in 2020 vs. What We Know Now

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/c0d965fa-665b-404a-94fd-b4290033af23/transcript

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