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Feeling Things with Amy & Kat

Nashville Podcast Network

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

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41:51

Write Your Story: Who Is Narrating Your Story?

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2025/06/14

Write Your Story with Ally Fallon:If we’re all a sort of “hero” in our own personal narrative, it begs an obvious question: who is narrating the story? I watched Harold and the Purple Crayon on Netflix with my kids over the weekend, a children's book turned movie where the main character of a book goes searching for the narrator of his story so that he can better understand his purpose in life. My kids thought the movie was hilarious. I found it deeply thought-provoking. Who is

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32:30

What's God Got To Do With It?: Unexpected Chapters:...

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2025/06/14

On this episode of "What's God Got To Do With It?" with Leanne Ellington, we are back with Rachel Joy Baribeau, an award-winning storyteller, inspirational speaker, and transformative coach for Part 2 of this captivating interview.In Part 1, we explored how God saved her. Now she shares how God redeemed her story, and set her up to pour into the lives of those that need her most. He saved her, and now he's using her...in the most extraordinary ways. If you've ever wondered how to turn YOUR mess into

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21:20

“It’s Not That Big of a Deal”... But It Is to You...

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2025/06/12

Imagine planning a wedding while going through cancer treatment…and your friends are dismissing your needs. In today’s Couch Talks, Amy and Kat respond to a listener navigating a common bridal shower tradition that doesn’t feel right for her: opening gifts in front of a crowd. They unpack why honoring your own comfort matters, how traditions vary more than we think, and how to speak up in tough moments without wrecking a friendship. Plus, a feel-good follow-up from “Bianca

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54:38

Say This to Shut It Down, Try This to Shake Up Your...

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2025/06/10

From Amy’s confusion over her shapewear to Kat’s fun date ideas that shake things up, this episode has a little bit of everything. You’ll learn about how the ‘boop’ method could come in handy for you when things are tense in your relationship (Amy recalls a sweet memory of her mom using ‘boop’ on her dad shortly before she passed away!), you’ll hear a voicemail from Mary (is she our older listener?) and you’ll love (or hate) Kat’s ratings

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21:26

When Life Hands You Something You Didn’t Ask For...

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2025/06/05

A listener is angry...and there's not much she can do about it...so what do you do when you’re stuck in a situation you didn’t cause and can’t fix? Amy and Kat read a listener email that brings up this question in a funny, but honest way. They discuss radical acceptance and how to move forward without making it worse. Even when you can’t change reality, you can learn how to respond to it differently. Email:heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com Call and leave a voicemail:

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45:26

Amy’s Weird Money Hack, Sleep Tricks, and One...

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2025/06/03

The ‘feeling of the day’ is Supported and it all started with a note from a listener who shared this one simple question for another listener: “What’s the best that could happen?” This leads to Kat sharing a VERY powerful story about a client interaction she once had that’ll stick with you. Plus, Amy shares a list of things you can tell yourself to create ‘calm’ before bed (speaking of bed: she also goes over the money subliminals she listens to as

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1:17

Introducing: Boysober

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2025/05/31

Have you ever wondered what life might be like if you stopped worrying about being wanted, and focused on understanding what you actually want? That was the question Hope Woodard asked herself after a string of situationships inspired her to take a break from sex and dating. She went "boysober," a personal concept that sparked a global movement among women looking to prioritize themselves over men. Now, Hope is looking to expand the ways we explore our relationship to relationships. Taking a bold,

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23:09

When a Male Boss Says You Can’t Do Something Because...

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2025/05/29

Amy & Kat share an email from a listener working in a male dominated profession. She asked to remain anonymous and shared that a supervisor, in front of numerous other people, said he didn’t think that she should do a portion of her job because she is a woman. She didn’t say anything at the time and redirected the conversation, but she’d now like to talk with him about these comments in a non-confrontational way, so she wrote in asking for advice on how to do this in a

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59:25

Financial Domination, Influencer Doubts & The Email...

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2025/05/27

Amy calls her boyfriend demanding money...and let’s just say, if you need a laugh today, this moment delivers. The ‘Feeling of the Day’ is SHOCKED…times two: 1) Amy tells Kat about a strange experience from a school recital where the teacher outshined the kids!! 2) Have y'all heard about Financial Domination (aka FinDom) where people willingly give their money to strangers...just because they’re told to?? Amy & Kat also discuss influencers and authenticity (do they

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19:07

Adult Acne Embarrassment: Why Breakouts Can Ruin Your...

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2025/05/22

Amy and Kat respond to an email from a listener struggling with adult acne, shame, and the emotional toll it can take (especially when you're also a parent trying to set a good example for your kids!) They unpack the layers of conflicting feelings: the embarrassment of breakouts, the guilt for feeling bad about it, and the frustration of being stuck in that cycle. Kat offers a therapeutic lens on how to let two opposing truths coexist, and Amy shares some tips for surviving Accutane. Whether

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50:00

The Power of Pretend Vacations, Snail Serum &...

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2025/05/20

Amy kicks things off with Exhibit A for Kat: a very important tangerine (you’ll get it when you listen). Then they answer a listener's question about a line in their podcast theme song (Walker Hayes is a lyrical genius) and Amy shares a DM with explosive claims about the Karen Read trial. Kat’s Feeling of the Day is ‘Playful’ and she encourages us to randomly pretend we're on vacation to give your weekend date nights fresh new vibes. They close out with unhinged (but funny)

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19:57

Overthinking the Future? Why ‘Wait to Worry’ Might Be...

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2025/05/15

Amy and Kat respond to a voicemail from a listener who just found out she’s pregnant, but instead of excitement, she’s overwhelmed with doubts about being a good mom to the stress of a husband deploying and starting PA school…she’s in full ‘future tripping’ mode!! Their advice? WTW: Wait to Worry (a simple acronym with a powerful perspective that Amy got from her boyfriend!) They also share an update from a listener who called in about the solo hike discussion,

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57:54

How to Take a Compliment Without Cringing, Karen Read...

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2025/05/13

Amy shares how it actually went when her boyfriend met her ex-husband (spoiler: strong handshakes were exchanged) and Kat breaks down the psychology behind why we deflect praise (especially as women) and shares tips for how to receive compliments without cringing (even if a compliment journal sounds weird). They also discuss the Karen Read trail (Body in the Snow), a couple of listener emails, how Kat got tricked into believing a very wrong fact about a particular body part, and more! Call and leave

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19:47

When Helping Hurts: Supporting a Friend Without...

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2025/05/08

What do you do when someone you love is struggling and shutting you out? Amy and Kat respond to a heartfelt email from a college student whose roommate is battling an eating disorder. She’s heartbroken, overwhelmed, and unsure how to support her friend without completely losing herself in the process. Kat shares thoughts on grief, boundaries, and “wise compassion,” while Amy offers relatable encouragement for anyone stuck in the tension between wanting to help and setting

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49:19

Why You Copy Your Friends, How To Get Out of Jury...

Feeling Things with Amy & Kat ·

2025/05/06

Amy shares the cringey thing she did (and why being annoyed with yourself can actually be helpful), while Kat explains the psychology behind why we start using the same phrases as our closest friends. Plus: a listener’s bird encounter with a powerful message, brainspotting 101, and what Amy & Kat would say to get out of jury duty. Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077 Email:heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Van Buren //@KatVanburenSee

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19:48

Chasing Dreams, Double Standards, and...

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2025/05/01

Amy and Kat share a listener email from Julia in Wisconsin. Julia is getting ready to hike 1,200 miles solo (a dream she’s been chasing for years) and she’s tired of people asking what her husband thinks about it. Amy and Kat talk about how to respond when people project their fears or outdated ideas about relationships onto your dreams, and why you don’t need to defend living a big, brave life. There are way more interesting questions like: What is she going to eat? Will she hike

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58:28

Feelings Aren’t Facts, Stretching vs. Compromising,...

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2025/04/29

Amy and Kat dive into the important reminder that feelings aren’t facts. Yes, feelings give us information, but they don’t always tell us the whole truth. They also talk about why confusion might actually be a sign you're growing, why talking to yourself out loud is a good thing (according to science!), and how to build curiosity instead of judgment when emotions get messy. Plus: Amy shares a funny story about stretching, Kat breaks down what to do when a therapist gives you the ick, and

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13:32

Why We Keep Looking Outside Ourselves for Validation...

Feeling Things with Amy & Kat ·

2025/04/26

OUTWEIGH: In Part 2 of our series, Leanne dives deep into the brain science behind why we crave approval—and how that craving can become a constant chase for validation. From diet culture to social media to people-pleasing, we explore how the world wires us to outsource our self-worth. But we don’t have to stay stuck in that loop. You’ll learn what it looks like to reclaim your inner authority, quiet the external noise, and anchor into a worthiness that isn’t dependent on who

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27:02

Divorced, Disappointed, and Debating a Confrontation...

Feeling Things with Amy & Kat ·

2025/04/24

Amy and Kat respond to an email from a listener navigating a tough post-divorce situation. Her ex-husband’s behavior (especially around their daughter’s upcoming wedding) is testing her patience. He hasn’t offered a dime to help, and their adult kids are pulling away from him for a long list of reasons. Now she’s asking: Do I stay in my lane… or finally say something? Amy and Kat talk through boundaries, money, and how to support your kids without taking responsibility

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87:15

Adulting, Dating, the Desire to Be Wanted & Leaning...

Feeling Things with Amy & Kat ·

2025/04/22

Amy shares a personal story about the fears she had dating her boyfriend (a widower with three kids) and how her primal question of "Am I wanted?" came to the surface. Kat takes us through the emotion of gladness and why joy can sometimes feel just as scary as fear. Fear and gladness are the final 2 core feelings, so make sure to listen to the previous episodes if you missed the other 6 feelings. Per usual, Amy & Kat share the gifts and impairments of each emotion (including the feeling of the

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