Talking about your feelings is important, but there’s an anger management hack you need to try because new research shows that it can help alleviate feelings of anger and hostility. Amy & Kat share this hack + the most common friendship icks + documentaries they recently watched (Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV & Blackfish) + how to make texts unread!

Today's quote: “Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.”  — Scott Adams

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HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.com

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OUTWEIGH: Leanne is back to continue the conversation from last week and dives deeper into the question of "Does it ever get easier?".  She argues that restrictive diets and intense exercise plans create a cycle of difficulty and ultimately fail because they train your brain for "hard work" instead of  training it for"ease."  This week Leanne literally shares a step-by-step checklist for how you can make sure your brain is focusing on creating "ease" by practicing behaviors that are enjoyable, sustainable, and create a sense of freedom.  You can take this "checklist" of practices that cultivate ease (flexibility, consistency, happiness)  contrasted with practices that reinforce difficulty (control, pain, guilt) to make sure that YOUR brain is set up for success.  By understanding these two categories (when your brain is practicing EASE vs. when your brain is practicing HARD), you can choose the path of least resistance which leads to lasting change and a more peaceful relationship with food and your body.

HOST: 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

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Amy's guest, George Kamel, went from broke to millionaire in under 10 years! George is a personal finance expert, co-host of Smart Money Happy Hour + The Ramsey Show, and author of the bestselling book Breaking Free From Broke. His mission is to "help people spend less, save more, and avoid money traps so they can live a life with more margin, options and freedom."

Main '4 Things' Amy & George chat about:

1) Boosting Your Financial IQ

2) The #1 Wealth Killer

3) Teaching Teens About Money (adults can learn from this too) 

4) Gratitude 

Questions answered:

- Is 'Rent the Runway' a good way to "shop"?

- What is the worst financial crime Amy ever committed?

- Should we invest in gold bars from Costco? (speaking of Costco, George shares the best frozen pizza to get) 

- Are designer purses a good investment?

- Should Amy have gotten a HELOC loan?

- Should we have credit cards?

- What are George's thoughts on rewards from credit cards?

- Is Amazon killing our bank account?

- Should we ever lease a car?

- What's the craziest call George has gotten on The Ramsey Show?

- How do we best talk to our kids about money? 

- What is something George refuses to spend money on?

- What are 4 things George is grateful for?

- & More!

Visit the Foundations in Personal Finance for High School Students website for even more info!

HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

GUEST: George Kamel // georgekamel.com // @GeorgeKamel

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Amy & Kat talk: Divorce Rings (Amy's trying to decide what to do with her wedding ring) + a New Nightly Ritual that will calm your worries (and it's good for your kids too) + hormones + Testosterone Cream Update + disordered eating + Dyslexia + Sometimes the thing that’s “wrong” with you is totally normal + Snail Serum (yes, Amy still uses it...there's a discount code below!) + Happy Couples Post Less on Social Media + listener emails (from Cynthia & Michelle) + a voicemail from Johnny Lasagna! 

Today's quote: “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing—that’s why we recommend it daily.” 

—Zig Ziglar (American author & motivational speaker)

CLICK HERE FOR AMY'S SNAIL SERUM (and don't forget to use the code 'HAPPY' for a discount!) 

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HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.com

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OUTWEIGH: On this week's episode of Outweigh, Leanne tackles a question on every woman's mind stuck in the diet-and-weight-loss cycle: "Does it ever get easier?"  Leanne challenges the idea of quick-fix diets and restrictive plans, arguing that they simply create more of the yo-yo effect that you're desperate to break free from AND leave you feeling like a prisoner in your own body.

Instead, she proposes a different approach:  focusing on the "why" behind your struggles with food and body image. By becoming a master of your thoughts and habits,  you can break free from the "diet mentality" and start creating sustainable change.  The episode offers a seed of hope, suggesting that true ease comes from changing your thinking, not through sheer willpower and deprivation.HOST: 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

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As humans, experiencing challenges is part of life and facing those challenges head on is evidence of resilience. Camille Alston is back on as Amy’s guest, as she’s someone who has persevered through life experiences to get to where she is today. Most recently, a tornado touched down, changing her business as she knew it. This happened right after she came on the podcast last year, so she’s back on with a fresh take on resilience + hope (but don’t call it a comeback - she’s been here for years - shout out LL Cool J) and after listening you’ll see that Camille is for sure a buffalo, not a cow. Which one are you?

For the crew socks Amy & Camille love from N.B. Goods click HERE. They're so cute! 

HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

GUEST: Camille Alson // https://shopnbgoods.com // @shopnbgoods

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Today's quote: 

“When you are not used to being confident, confidence will feel like arrogance. When you are used to being passive, assertiveness will feel like aggression. When you are not used to getting your needs met, prioritizing yourself will feel selfish. With that being said, your comfort zone is not always a good benchmark.” — Words from a psychotherapist (Shared on IG By: Mariana Self Love Coach)

Amy shares an email from Martha asking about the hair mask Ashley Wahler recommended when she was on the podcast: "I was driving during this episode and couldn’t take notes! What was the hair oil and hair mask she mentioned? Thank you!"

Here you go Martha: Ashley recommended the Kerastase Elixir Hair Oil and you can find it HERE. Amy also shares with Kat why Ashley is not a fan of dry shampoo. If you missed the episode with Ashely it's definitely worth listening to. Click HERE to listen!

Kat talks about practicing patience with her Anthropologie orders (she's obsessed with that store) and how she's able to save so much money with her "method" + her clothing subscription...which leads to Amy talk about updating her closet to her 'summer colors' and the patience required for that (the 'summer colors' is from another episode worth listening to  about a color analysis Amy had done of her underlying skin tone. Click HERE to listen! Speaking of podcasts to listen to...Amy's been obsessed with the 'Something Was Wrong' podcast - she's already listened to 3 seasons and this lines up with an email we got from Tammy: "Amy, I was with someone who lied to me for 12 years. After he passed away I found terrible videos of his betrayal." Ugh, that's terrible. We feel for Tammy on this one. 

Other things discussed:

- Parachute (a movie that's coming out this weekend about eating disorders)

- A Good Year (movie from 2006 starring Russell Crow that Amy just watched and loved) 

- One Day (a show on Netflix...warning: you will cry!)

- Voicemail from Heather recommending we look into playing padel (apparently, it's the fastest growing sport in the world!)

HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.com

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OUTWEIGH: Ever find yourself stuck in a cycle of waiting for the other shoe to drop, even when you're doing everything "right"? 

Join us for the fifth and final episode of our series 5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food, where we confront the pervasive fear of failure that lurks beneath the surface of your achievements. 

We'll delve into the mindset of assuming failure from the get-go, and how it undermines your confidence and enjoyment of the present moment. Tune in as we unravel the root of this fear and provide practical tools to break free from its grip, allowing you to embrace success with open arms and a fearless spirit.

HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington

To learn more about re-wiring your brain to heal from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....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

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Dyslexia is not a sign of low intelligence & Dr. Kelli Cole wants Amy (and everyone else listening) to know that. With Amy's recent diagnosis, Dr. Kelli also wants to encourage any dyslexic adults to know that it’s never too late to get help/intervention. 

Amy & Dr. Kelli cover:

- Dyslexia, dysgraphia & dyscalculia 

- Myths of dyslexia 

- Adult dyslexia, and what signs to look out for

- Where to get tested, and how to find resources

- Brain exercises (Brain Gym) 

- Brain foods 

- 4 Things Gratitude...Dyslexia Edition (Dr. Kelli shares 4 things she's thankful for and her gratitude is beneficial to you, because they're resources you can check out for more information. She shares a show, a book, a food and an instagram follow (all related to dyslexia!)

About Dr. Kelli Cole:

Bachelor's Degree - Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX

Doctorate of Education - Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX

CERI - International Dyslexia Association

Knowledge Charged - Her business in Fort Smith, AR that she began 7 years ago.

Website: www.knowledgecharged.com

Instagram: @knowledgecharged 

Resources:

Online dyslexia program called Dyslexia Gold

Movie: Embracing Dyslexia

Books for kids with dyslexia and siblings of those that have dyslexia:

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Dyslexia Workbook for Adults

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“What you don't know can be your greatest asset if you let it. If you are thinking, I have an idea, and I want to start, but I don't know how it's supposed to be done, that’s your gift. If you don’t know how it’s supposed to be done, that will ensure that you will do it differently. Real innovation only happens when you do it differently than everyone else has been doing it. Don't let it intimidate you because it’s really your greatest gift.” That is today’s quote from Sara Blakely (founder of Spanx) and Kat shares how ignorance has been great for her career path as well. 

Amy & Kat also go over the “Worst Self-Help Advice You Can Receive” and share little thoughts after each thing on the list:

- Never give up

- If you want it done right, do it yourself 

- Find your purpose 

- No pain, no gain 

- Good things come to those who wait 

- Time heals all wounds 

Side note: Amy has a weird rash on her chest…and she doesn’t know what is causing it. Anyone else have something just pop up on their chest randomly throughout the day? Like it’s there and then it’s gone and then it’s back again??

HOSTS:

Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

Kat Defatta // @Kat.Defatta // @YouNeedTherapyPodcast // YouNeedTherapyPodcast.com

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