Feeling Things with Amy & Kat
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 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.
Healing After Abuse + Are My Parents Gambling Addicts? (Couch Talks)
We're answering a heartbreaking listener question from a woman who survived a severely abusive relationship, one that included manipulation, threats, and abandonment during her pregnancy, and is now trying to figure out how to move forward knowing she may never get justice, accountability, or an apology, especially watching her ex seemingly land on his feet. Then we shift to a listener wondering if her parents' frequent casino trips have crossed the line from hobby into addiction, and how to bring up the fact that she and her kids would love to see them more, without it turning into a fight. We also play a voicemail from a listener with nearly 700 skydiving jumps under her belt, trying to convince us to finally give it a shot. A heads-up: this episode touches on abuse, addiction, and suicide threats. If any of this hits close to home, please take care while listening. Get some Feeling Things merch by clicking HERE! (FeelingThingsPodcast.com) Sign up for the Feeling Things newsletter HERE! Watch us on Youtube HERE! Find us on TikTok: @radioamy Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077 Email: [email protected] HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Van Buren // threecordstherapy.com // @KatVanburenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 6
40 min
What The Hell Are We Doing With Our Lives + 6 Rules to Avoid Being Cringe
We break down the idea of an annual "Girls Dinner" (specifically built around the question "What the hell are we doing with our lives?"), where you and your closest friends put your phones away and answer things like what you want more of, what you're tolerating that needs to change, and what you'd go after if you knew every woman in the room had your back. Then we shift into 6 rules for avoiding cringe behavior, from speakerphone use in public to scrolling through someone's photos without asking. We also share our feelings of the day and get into whether it's too soon to buy a "Golden Girls" style house with your best friend decades before you're actually that age. We also ask a question that doesn't come up enough: do you ever lie about your occupation? For example, would you lie about being a therapist to a stranger on a plane just to avoid unpacking their childhood trauma on vacation?   Oh, and we watched the documentary "A Toxic Love Story" and we have thoughts. Get some Feeling Things merch by clicking HERE! (FeelingThingsPodcast.com) Sign up for the Feeling Things newsletter HERE! Watch us on Youtube HERE! Find us on TikTok: @radioamy Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077 Email: [email protected] HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Van Buren // threecordstherapy.com // @KatVanburenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 4
1 hr 1 min
Is It Okay to Use AI as Your Therapist? Plus: Going No Contact With Family (Couch Talks)
This week we're tackling a listener question that's been on everyone's mind: is it okay to use AI as your therapist? We break down the real pros and cons, from accessibility to the risk of over-relying on something that can't read a room or hold real accountability. Then we dig into a gut-wrenching anonymous voicemail from a mom navigating estrangement from one of her sons…we also talk about how social media algorithms may be quietly reinforcing family cutoffs once someone goes down that road. We lighten things up with a listener's amazing story about her mom, a 1960s nursing student who was so determined to give birth without twilight sleep medication that she bit her lip through labor rather than make a sound, delivered 7 of her 9 kids naturally, and went on to become a Lamaze instructor. Get some Feeling Things merch by clicking HERE! (FeelingThingsPodcast.com) Sign up for the Feeling Things newsletter HERE! Watch us on Youtube HERE! Find us on TikTok: @radioamy Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077 Email: [email protected] HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Van Buren // threecordstherapy.com // @KatVanburenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 30
51 min
6 People Who Quietly Drain Your Energy, Over-Apologizing & Semen Jewelry (Yes, Really)
We’re breaking down the 6 types of people quietly draining your energy: the Constant Critic, the Guilt Tripper, the Fake Supporter, and more. We also cover the "survival strategy" behaviors you didn't realize were trauma responses in disguise (over-apologizing, we're looking at you). Plus, we get into Enneagram Types 7, 8, and 9, unpack the very real "Crush Recession" hitting the dating world (53% of singles report burnout, and we have thoughts), and yes, we talk about the semen jewelry trend that is freaking us out. There's also a Honey-Do Hack, a Wait to Worry segment and Kat watched two documentaries on Netflix: Shipwrecked & Toxic Love Story. Get some Feeling Things merch by clicking HERE! (FeelingThingsPodcast.com) Sign up for the Feeling Things newsletter HERE! Watch us on Youtube HERE! Find us on TikTok: @radioamy Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077 Email: [email protected] HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Van Buren // threecordstherapy.com // @KatVanburenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 28
1 hr 3 min
Write Your Story: The Role of Surrender in Being Yourself
The idea of surrender has never appealed very much to me.  I’ve found more value in qualities like desire, passion, creativity, and personal agency.  But lately life has pushed me to the place where surrender is my only option.  And I’m learning not only why surrender matters but when it matters. Because surrender alone isn’t the answer to all of your problems (or mine). But when the moment of surrender arrives, you have a choice: to trust and leap or to suffer at the edge of what’s calling your name. The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer - https://amzn.to/3RiE07l The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer - https://amzn.to/3RiE07l The Second Mountain by David Brooks - https://amzn.to/45d7fvv   Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 26
43 min
BOBBYCAST #582 - Morgan Evans on Public Divorce, Ayahuasca Experience & Healing
Morgan Evans joins Bobby for an open conversation about navigating a very public divorce and the personal fallout that followed. He talks about going through heartbreak in the spotlight, feeling misunderstood, and the season that forced him to confront control, vulnerability, and perspective in a new way. Morgan also shares why he traveled to Costa Rica for an ayahuasca experience, what he was searching for, and how it ultimately left him feeling lighter and more grounded. He reflects on writing during that difficult stretch, taking time to make a record that truly says something, and why this next chapter feels different. From Nashville realities to finding love again with Laci Kaye Booth, this episode is an honest look at heartbreak, healing, and growth. Watch The BobbyCast on Netflix!  Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 26
58 min
What's God Got To Do With It?: From Avoidance to Awareness With Dr. Chip Dodd
If willpower alone isn’t enough to stop numbing, what is? In this episode, Chip and Leanne explore why true healing starts with understanding the function of our coping behaviors—not just trying to “fix” them. They share the first steps to recognizing an unhealthy coping pattern, decoding what it’s really telling you, and shifting from avoidance to awareness. This episode is all about embracing discomfort as the key to freedom and learning how to break the cycle for good. Visit Chip's website at: ChipDodd.com You can order your copy of Chip's book, The Voice of the Heart: A Call To Full Living HERE. Listen to the Living With Heart Podcast HERE. HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington  To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 25
17 min
Soul Sessions: Energetic Discernment: Clear Your Field, Return Old Energy & Reclaim Your Power
Something major is shifting in our orientation, motives, and direction. Over the next 1.5 years—moving through the remainder of 2026, into 2027, and through Spring 2028—humanity is entering a massive evolutionary wave. New sensory perceptions are coming online, asking us to completely reorganize our cells, DNA, emotional intelligence, and energy fields to navigate the compounding acceleration of information and collective intelligence. Amanda breaks down how life circumstances press us to shed old identities, liquidate toxicity, and anchor into the present moment. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unable to separate your own feelings from the environment around you, this episode provides a quick, actionable practice to discern what is yours, clear your field, and step into your true sovereignty. In this episode, we explore: The 18-Month Reflection (Since Jan 2025): How your personal "tastebuds" and priorities have shifted, and why old identities no longer fit. Finishing Unfinished Business: How August and September 2026 present pressure points to stop picking at old wounds and forgive past timelines. The Ultimate Energetic Discernment Tool: A simple mental practice to ask "Is this mine?" and instantly return unneeded energy to the universe without psychoanalyzing the root cause. Cellular & DNA Reorganization: Understanding physical symptoms, health clearings, and personal shifts as preparation for higher frequencies. Looking Ahead to 2026–2028: Preparing for hive consciousness, telepathy, and the upcoming Nodes of the Moon shift (North Node in Aquarius / South Node in Leo). Physical Energy Cleansing Practices: Grounding with bare feet on the earth, selenite crystals, sage, and putting leafy ivy or indoor plants next to your bed. Recognition and awareness will be your superpower over the coming years. You don't need to overthink or psychoanalyze the origin of an uncomfortable vibe—simply ask if it's yours, own your space, and say, "Get the energy out of my field, thanks!"   Host: Amanda Rieger Green Subscribe to Amanda's YouTube HERE! Follow Amanda on Instagram: @soulpathology  Check out Amanda's Website: SoulPathology.com  Send Amanda an Email: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 24
31 min
Can You Date Someone You're Not Attracted To? Plus, an Incredible Healing Story (Couch Talks)
Amy & Kat discuss a study that says women struggle to focus on conversations when they feel only okay about their outfit. Then, a 50 year old single listener from Colorado wants to know if it is wrong to keep seeing a man she genuinely likes but feels no physical attraction toward. Amy & Kat weigh in. Then, Karissa from Texas shares her 4 year stab-iversary story, how a coworker attacked her with a box cutter, and how the forced forgiveness episode Amy & Kat did lead her to share this with us. It is a powerful one. Plus, an update from Cindy in Indiana who went through months of court proceedings with her ex and came out the other side standing strong. And they also give some Nashville recommendations. Get some Feeling Things merch by clicking HERE! (FeelingThingsPodcast.com) Sign up for the Feeling Things newsletter HERE! Watch us on Youtube HERE! Find us on TikTok: @radioamy Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077 Email: [email protected] HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Van Buren // threecordstherapy.com // @KatVanburenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 23
31 min
Stop Adding More Hobbies. Do This Instead.
Amy is feeling happy (her testosterone pellet finally kicked in and she is feeling like a whole new person!) and Kat is feeling grateful but conflicted after having to tow cars from her therapy office parking lot. She felt disrespected but knew it had to be done. They get into how many unanswered texts is too many before a guy should give up, why you do not need more hobbies but just the right mix, and whether LinkedIn is the new dating app (a new survey found 1 in 8 people have started a romantic relationship through the platform). Plus, the viral fast food TikTok trend where your order is chosen for you, a rude neighbor email from Amy's past, and Amy finds old emails between her and her ex that have her laughing until she is crying. 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: [email protected] HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Van Buren // threecordstherapy.com // @KatVanburenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 21
1 hr 4 min
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