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 st ...
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Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industry
Michelle Simone Miller
Join actress and host Michelle Simone Miller and hear from the most interesting people in Entertainment, as well as the inside scoop on all of your favorite films and TV shows. Each week Michelle talks to Directors, Producers, Network Execs, Actors and more, to learn how they started, how they moved up, and any tips they've learned along the way. Mentors on the Mic is the place to find Mentorship without having to ask for it.
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Sentimental, Scared, and Down the Diddy Doc Rabbit Hole
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50:50Amy and Kat’s feelings of the day are all over the map: sentimental, scared, content, and confused…and they spend some time unpacking why. Part of that includes sharing their thoughts on Netflix’s Sean Combs: The Reckoning. They are blown away he was able to get away with all that he did and for so long. They also shift the energy and lighten thing…
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What's God Got To Do With It?: The Real Cost of Comparison: How Envy and Jealousy Affect Your Faith Walk
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17:14In today’s episode of What’s God Got to Do With It? we’re diving deep into a struggle we’ve all faced: comparison. Whether it’s scrolling through Instagram, seeing someone else’s success, or feeling like you’re falling short in your own faith walk, comparison is a sneaky thief that steals our joy, gratitude, and connection to God. Leanne explores t…
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Soul Sessions: End of Year Practices for Closing Out 2025 & Harnessing 2026
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12:11Ready to start 2026 feeling light, clear, and fully aligned? This episode shares 4 powerful yet simple practices you can use right now to gain closure on 2025 and align with the highest, most fulfilled version of yourself in the new year. Stop dragging old mental clutter and unresolved emotions into your future! Each practice takes just 90 seconds …
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Write Your Story: The Barely Perceptible Shift From Striving to Easy
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37:08If you’re a high-achiever who has built your life on hard work, dedication and getting difficult tasks done, you probably can’t imagine what it would be like to allow your life to happen in a way that is organic and easy. Just let things happen however they happen??? It might even sound kind of “wrong”. You might think to yourself that everything g…
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Merry Christmas, Gift Psychology, and When Self-Care Turns Into Ghosting (Couch Talks)
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38:04Amy is very excited about what she gifted herself for Christmas. Speaking of gifts, she and Kat talk about being a saver or a user when it comes to receiving gifts and what that might say about how you grew up. They also dive into a listener email about a friend who leans on “boundaries” and “self-care” a little too much and how confusing that can …
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Is My Friend Jealous…or Just Mean? Plus a Reminder to Be Kind to Your Body (Couch Talks)
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30:37Amy 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 …
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Kat’s Feeling Disturbed + Our December Mantra: Take Care of Your Money, Your Chicken, Your Mentals
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48:24Kat’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 Dec…
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What's God Got To Do With It?: Navigating the Noise: How to Find Peace in a World of Overstimulation
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24:33Today we tackle a challenge that so many of us face but don’t always talk about: how to find true peace in a world overflowing with noise and overstimulation. From the constant pings of our phones and the never-ending news cycle to the mental chatter that never seems to quiet down, it feels like we’re surrounded by chaos. And even when life demands…
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Write Your Story: The Story Your Body Is Telling
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35:19If you’re feeling stuck in your writing or in your life, it’s very possible your body and mind are telling two different stories. In today’s episode I talk not only about why this happens but also how to reconcile the two, and even share a simple writing exercise to help you do it. When you integrate the story your mind and body are telling, deep h…
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Soul Sessions: 2026 Numerology: Bold New Beginnings to Activate Your Higher Identity & Destiny
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37:54Get ready to step into your power! 2026 is a 1 Universal Year in Numerology, marking the beginning of a brand new 9-year cycle and a powerful shift in consciousness. In this deep-dive episode, we break down what the determined, bold, and transformative energy of the Number 1 means for your life. Moving on from the completion and shedding of the 9 Y…
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When Life Feels Like A Lot: Cancer, Comfort Food & Combining Homes (Couch Talks)
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37:12In 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 th…
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Understanding the Drama Triangle: Why We Play Victim, Rescuer & Persecutor
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1:09:27Kat 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 un…
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What's God Got To Do With It?: Candace Cameron Bure on Faith in a Pressure-Filled World, Staying Grounded in the Spotlight, and the Magic of Christmas Movies
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21:32In this special episode of What’s God Got To Do With It?, Leanne welcomes the iconic Candace Cameron Bure—beloved actress, producer, bestselling author, and CEO—to share an intimate look at her journey of faith, purpose, and self-discovery. With two highly anticipated holiday films, A Christmas Less Traveled and Home Sweet Christmas, Candace gives …
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Soul Sessions: December 2025 Astrology & Numerology: Dignity, Closure, and the Quantum Leap to 2026
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31:48December 2025 is a powerful and sacred time of both closure and potent seeding for the future. As we wrap up this intense 9-Year cycle, we are closing out tremendous waves of energy—and setting the stage for 2026. This episode explores how to navigate this final, massive energetic shift with a central theme: dignity. What We'll Explore in This Epis…
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Write Your Story: A Question That Will Make You Fearless: What Is Under Your Fear?
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33:53If you’ve ever stopped yourself from doing something because you were afraid, I have a question for you. What is *under* your fear? This might not be the first question you think to ask yourself about your fear. But I recently started looking *behind* my fear and I found something unexpected. What I found is dissolving my fears in a way I couldn’t …
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Embracing All of the Feels & Amy’s Cigarette Days (Couch Talks)
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31:54Amy & 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 l…
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The Inconvenient Truth About Friendship, the 90-Second Emotion Rule & More
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49:21Amy and Kat kick off the episode with a feeling that might hit way too close to home: “I think I might need to cry.” Speaking of crying, science says that if you cry easily it might mean your brain is working better than you think. They break down findings on why people who tear up easily have faster processing, and how “emotion labeling” can calm …
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Soul Sessions: 4 Simple Practices for Closing Out 2025 & Welcoming 2026
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12:11Ready for a fresh start? As the year comes to a close, this episode offers four simple yet profound mindfulness and energy practices to help you achieve closure for 2025 and align with your highest potential for 2026. These accessible, easy practices only take 90 seconds to a few minutes each, making them perfect for integrating into your routine i…
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What's God Got To Do With It?: Why Isn’t Prayer “Working”? Understanding When God’s Answer Is ‘Wait’ or ‘No’
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17:47Today we’re diving deep into a topic that resonates with so many of us: why it sometimes feels like our prayers are going unanswered. Have you ever found yourself pleading with God, pouring out your heart for a breakthrough or a change, only to be met with silence? Maybe you’re asking for healing, clarity, or relief from a burden, but despite your …
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Write Your Story: How Astrology Helps You Understand Your Life Story
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48:46What do astrology and storytelling have in common? Both have an amazing way of taking the seemingly disconnected events of our lives and giving them meaning and order. On this week’s episode, I interview author, teacher and world-renowned astrologist Debra Silverman and dig into the power astrology offers to organize the experiences of our lives. T…
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A Viral Thanksgiving Game, The Leggings Revelation That’s a Total Game Changer & More (Couch Talks)
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36:05Amy and Kat kick things off with a viral Thanksgiving game idea they saw going viral. They would like to work-shop the game a little, so maybe you have an idea on how to make the game more mysterious. They share two emails. One from a listener, Amy, asking about why we have to give the therapy disclaimer at the start of couch talks episodes and how…
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Stop Saying “Let Me Know What You Need”: Say This Instead
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58:26Amy and Kat show up feeling annoyed, scared, excited, and grateful. A text from Kat’s mom sends her spiraling, Amy’s bracing for something big that’s about to happen, and somehow they end up debating whether it’s a “dopp” or a “doc” kit. They also unpack why “Let me know what you need” can backfire and share helpful things to say instead when someo…
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What's God Got To Do With It?: "How do I know if I’m hearing God’s voice or just my own thoughts?"
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11:27Have you ever wondered if the voice in your head is God speaking—or just your own thoughts, emotions, or fears? If so, you’re not alone. In this episode of Ask The God Pod, Leanne tackles a powerful listener question: How do I know if I’m really hearing God? She breaks down why this can be so tricky, how to discern between God’s voice and our own i…
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Write Your Story: How to Know If Your Book Is Worth Writing
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35:09If you’ve ever considered writing a book, you’ve also probably asked yourself this common question: is my idea any good? Is the story or topic I want to write about interesting to anyone other than me? There are many ways to answer this question and unfortunately, how you answer might determine whether or not you write your book. Imagine if the aut…
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Soul Sessions: Scorpio New Moon & Saturn Direct: Radical Honesty, Rewiring Beliefs, & Find Joy
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15:00This final part of our November Astrology series is an energetic crescendo. From November 18th to the 30th, the universe offers a potent mix of piercing clarity, spiritual accountability, and a powerful shift back toward joy. This is the moment to choose your path and commit to the adventure of being human. Here’s what we cover: Piercing Clarity: M…
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Airing Things Out: From Underwear at Night to Amy’s Real Feelings About Men (Couch Talks)
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25:46Amy and Kat answer a listener’s question about what “have the day you need to have” actually means…such a good question considering they end every single episode with that phrase! They also settle the great pajama-and-underwear debate and respond to an email that is curious about Amy’s man bashing on the podcast and the Bobby Bones Show. Get some F…
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When You’re Feeling Judged, Consider the Source (Also: Labia Changes No One Talks About)
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1:02:39This 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 regre…
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Write Your Story: Why Story Outweighs Advice Every Single Time
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37:59We hesitate to tell our stories for a thousand reasons. It’s vulnerable, for starters, and we hate the feeling of giving others power over us. We decide ahead of time that our story isn’t that interesting, that nobody else would care besides us, and that our situation is 100% unique to our experience. But what if wisdom is buried inside of your per…
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Soul Sessions: Your Warning on Addiction and Delusion (Saturn and Neptune Retrograde in Pisces)
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15:55Saturn and Neptune are Retrograde in Pisces, bringing a period of deep introspection—and potential emotional pitfalls. The energy feels foggy, exhaustive, and heavy, putting our defenses to the test. This astrological transit can stir up old fears and delusions, making past, unhealthy coping mechanisms sound like logical solutions. Be aware: the te…
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The Rule of 7 for Fashion, Witch Hazel Wonders & What This Makes Possible (Couch Talks)
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32:35Amy and Kat hear from listener Maggie who shares a fun fashion philosophy called The Rule of 7…a style tip that just might change how you accessorize. Amy also shares her new use for witch hazel and a new pet peeve of hers! Also, listener Sadie left a voicemail with a heartfelt follow-up to last week’s episode, sharing how an unexpected injury help…
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Kat’s Creating Joy & Amy’s Revisiting Old Wounds
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55:46Amy and Kat are both feeling merry this week!! Kat because she just had the staycation of her dreams and she’s already decorated for Christmas (she’s in a season of creating as much joy as possible)! And Amy’s feeling merry because, well, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! However, she had some anxiety pop up around something she thought she…
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What's God Got To Do With It?: "How Do I Handle Relationships That Pull Me Away from My Faith?"
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13:25What do you do when the people in your life don’t share your faith—or worse, when they actively pull you away from it? A listener sent in this tough but common question, and today, we’re diving deep into how to navigate relationships while staying strong in your walk with God. Maybe it’s friends who don’t respect your beliefs, family members who ch…
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Becoming... Actor and Content Creator Clayton Farris (with 437.5k Tik Tok followers)
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1:03:32Clayton Farris is a Los Angeles–based actor and writer whose sharp comedic instincts and grounded performances have made him a standout across screen and digital platforms. He’s appeared in acclaimed series like American Crime Story: Impeachment, 9-1-1: Lone Star, The Morning Show, and NCIS, while also building a cult following online through his d…
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What's God Got To Do With It?: "Why Do I Keep Repeating the Same Mistakes, Even When I Pray for Change?"
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11:29You pray for change, you genuinely want to do better, and yet… you find yourself stuck in the same old habits. Sound familiar? In today’s episode, we answer a listener’s question about why breaking free from repetitive struggles feels so hard—even when we’re actively seeking God’s help. Whether it’s self-sabotage, toxic relationships, negative self…
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Write Your Story: How Radical Honesty Makes You Unstoppable
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40:31When someone asks, “how are you doing?” Do you smile and say “I’m fine”? Or do you tell the truth? You might have a thousand reasons for holding back your truth in the face of a relatively benign question like “how are you doing?” — some of which may even be justified. But I suppose a better question is: do you know what is true for you? Are you in…
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Soul Sessions: Mercury Retrograde Road Map: Your Psychic Upgrade & Mental Detox
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29:28Rather than bracing for Mercury Retrograde, we invite you to embrace this period (November 9th-29th) as a spiritual refinement process—a chance to clear static from your frequency and let old, outdated narratives dissolve. With three water signs in retrograde (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces), the universe is gifting us a profound psycho-spiritual cleanse.…
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When Healthy Becomes Harmful: A Listener Caught Between Control and Recovery (Couch Talks)
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13:57Amy and Kat share an email from Grace, a listener from Alaska who opens up about her recovery from an eating disorder and the struggle to let go of “perfect” routines. Grace’s story sparks an honest conversation about control, identity, and what it really means to live in recovery. Amy and Kat share what they would tell their younger selves and off…
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F-Bombs and Feelings: What Cursing Says About You
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47:09Feeling “blah”? You’re not alone. Good news, though? This episode is funny! Kat and Amy dive into everything from rage showers (yep, they’re real) to treadmill meltdowns and the odd debate of “zero” vs “oh” when saying numbers. But the real kicker: can swearing actually make you more authentic? Kat breaks down the surprising psychology behind profa…
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What's God Got To Do With It?: "Why Do I Believe in God but Still Struggle With Doubt?"
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11:10Have you ever found yourself thinking, I believe in God, but why do I still have doubts? If so, you’re not alone! In this episode, we tackle a powerful listener question about navigating faith when uncertainty creeps in. We’ll explore why doubt is a normal part of the faith journey, what the Bible actually says about questioning God, and how even s…
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Soul Sessions: November 2025 Astrology: Full Moon in Taurus, Emotional Riptides, & Karmic Truth
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39:30November is an intense month of energetic reckoning and massive personal upgrade. Astrologically, numerologically, and intuitively, this first part of the forecast dives deep into the emotional currents, relationship breakthroughs, and the power of the November 5th Full Moon. What's Inside This Episode: Emotional Riptides & Courage: Learn how to na…
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Write Your Story: What Yoga Taught Me About Getting What You Want
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33:12Do you believe there’s more to life than what you can see? If so, how does this affect the way you move through the world? Does it impact how you make decisions; how you deal with disappointment; how you make meaning from your story? What about not getting what you want? In today’s episode, I share a message that came to me through my yoga practice…
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Cringe and Confused: A Voicemail Gets Us Curious (Couch Talks)
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17:20This week on Couch Talks, Amy and Kat respond to a listener’s voicemail calling out a controversial comment from our recent episode on breast cancer awareness. Amy talks about feeling misunderstood and why curiosity matters more than judgment (yes, Kat quotes Ted Lasso). They also talk about The Pitt possibly being a copy of ER (Kat cried, Amy didn…
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Apparently, This Ralph Lauren Rule Will Change How You Get Dressed
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48:21Kat is riding the high of a good blowout and Amy’s feeling great about a smooth road trip with her boyfriend and his kids!! Amy shares the surprising emotions that come with blending families (like feeling guilty for having fun without her own kids) and gives us a UVA weekend recap, including secret societies, whisper walls, and a spilled drink inc…
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Red Carpet with John Lithgow, Ken Burns, Lucas Hedges, Wendell Pierce, and Carolyn McCormick
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11:45The Ken Burns documentary series The American Revolution will premiere on PBS on November 16, 2025. This six-part, 12-hour series will explore the war for American independence from the perspectives of various individuals, including political leaders, soldiers, civilians, Native Americans, and enslaved people. These red carpet interviews were condu…
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Write Your Story: What You Want Is Sacred (and Meaningless)
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40:08My five year old daughter recently asked me why sometimes we ask God for things and she doesn’t give them to us (I secretly love that she refers to God as female, even though we’ve never gendered God in our house). As I processed the answer to her question — and thought about all the things I’ve wanted in my life but never gotten — I recorded this …
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What's God Got To Do With It?: How This Female Pastor Ditched The Shame & Finally Addressed Her Secret "Demons"
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37:16Deedee has been a pastor for decades, preaching faith, healing, and God’s love to her congregation. But behind closed doors, she was secretly struggling with a battle that didn’t have anything to do with her sermons, but everything to do with food. For decades, food felt like her hidden demon—something she couldn’t conquer no matter how much she pr…
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Soul Sessions: Upgrading Your Consciousness: Clearing Glitches, Fear, and Spiritual Fatigue During Major Energetic Shifts
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25:05Are you struggling with an intense consciousness upgrade? If you're experiencing burnout, unexplained physical aches, emotional heaviness, or rapidly accelerating synchronicities, this episode confirms you are deeply committed to your evolutionary path—and exactly where you need to be. The current energetic climate is intense! Amanda breaks down th…
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Is This a Midlife Crisis or Just Thursday? (Couch Talks)
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17:03Amy and Kat respond to a listener who’s feeling...meh. Life looks great on paper: the house, the kids, the routines, but something feels stuck. Is it an early midlife crisis or just part of being in your 30s? The girls talk about how even a beautiful life can feel a little uninspired sometimes, why that’s totally normal, and how to start creating a…
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Not My Chili, Not Gonna Stir It: Staying Out of Other People’s Drama
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56:01The Feeling of the Day is forgetful, thanks to Kat leaving her wedding ring at home, which leads to a chat about what happens when she forgets it in public and somehow snowballs into a conversation about whether you’d say something if you saw a stranger having an affair. Speaking of rings, Amy shares that Kat’s been sending her engagement ring news…
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What's God Got To Do With It?: When You’re Angry at God: How to Be Honest With Him in Your Hurt
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15:33Today we’re tackling a topic that many shy away from but is so essential: the feeling of being angry at God. Yep, we’re going there. It's time to have an honest conversation about those moments when life deals you such a hard blow that you find yourself looking up at the sky and asking, “Why, God? Why would You let this happen?” If you’ve ever been…
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