Feeling Things with Amy & Kat

In this episode of the "God Pod", Leanne invites you to redefine "surrender" and actively shift from self-reliance to God's guidance. Diving into the first ingredient AND the first "God Block", the focus is on Self-Acceptance as both an ingredient for a loving Self-Image and a potential block to receiving God's love.

Consider this episode a roadmap to recognizing and addressing your own "God Blocks", fostering self-acceptance, and taking practical steps to actually break through the "Paradox of Acceptance"...and how to accept yourself (even with all the messy bits) when you DON'T accept yourself.

The dominant cultural narrative says that truth lies in data, rational thinking and logic. 

And so when we set out to heal, we think we need to alter the thoughts, reframe the story, and get the mind under control (and for a while this may even work). 

But then there comes a point where the body begins to disagree with the mind. 

The body doesn’t care about “right” answers.

The body doesn’t care how you’re “supposed” to feel. 

The body is unconvinced and unconcerned with positive affirmations. 

This week on Soul Sessions, Amanda Rieger-Green welcomes a very special guest: her cousin Amy Brown, co-host of The Bobby Bones Show and Feeling Things with Amy and Kat, who traveled all the way to Cuenca, Ecuador to visit her. Amanda and Amy dive deep into what it means to be truly intentional in friendship, how the loss of both of their mothers deepened their bond, and why "front-loading" your schedule to protect time with the people you love is worth it. They talk through calling an audible, coping mechanisms disguised as chores (hello, aggressive counter-wiping), book recommendations for...

We're diving into your voicemails and emails…starting with Samantha's story about how a job she "didn't get" ended up leading her to her best friend, her fiancé, and a promotion (proof that maybe you didn't get what you wanted because you deserve more). We're also unpacking a body language expert's claim that carrying two bags to work makes you look "chaotic" and unprofessional, answering a listener's question about LENS neurofeedback therapy, and Kat's tackling a great question from Mary (a fellow therapist-in-training) about how to balance hosting a podcast with keeping client boundaries intact.

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Amy's feeling disappointed, envious, and curious while Kat is just feeling conflicted. Plus: Amy shares an important PSA about Instagram reposts (go check your page, you never know what's on there), Kat tells us why one etiquette expert says "congratulations" on an engagement is actually a faux pas, TSA-approved airport hammocks for your next long layover, a genius gift idea involving printed group texts, and a 70-year-old's texting code cheat sheet that will have you dying laughing (BYOT = Bring Your Own Teeth). Also, this week's Hasbro Moment honors a school counselor whose office full of games has become a...

Megan Moroney joins Bobby for Episode 601 to share why meeting Taylor Swift is still on her wishlist, how she handles the nonstop demands of touring, and why sad songs always hit the hardest for her. She opens up about pushing through burnout and writer’s block, the physical prep that goes into life on the road, and how she stays connected to fans along the way. Plus, she gets into reading internet comments, the wild pace of touring, and some of the personal moments that keep her grounded through it all.

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Leanne is kicking off a new series based on her own experiences navigating "The Paradox of Worthiness" (as she calls it). As in, how do you feel worthy when you don't feel worthy?

There is so much talk nowadays about self-love and worthiness, but the crucial question remains: How do we truly embrace it if all we’ve ever known is the opposite? How do you suddenly feel worthy if all you’ve ever known is feeling unworthy?  

In this kickoff to the series, Leanne introduces you to (what she calls) "The 5 Blocks To Love", and ho...

This episode contains adult content that is inappropriate for younger audiences and may be difficult for even adults to hear. Please proceed with caution. 

In today's episode, I cover my reflections on the Lindsay Clancy trial. 

Why has this tragic case captured the attention of women (and mothers) everywhere? 

What does this case have to show us about how we treat women / mothers in our culture? 

What do mothers and artists have in common? 

How can artists (and mothers) get the support they need and deserve so they can conti...

September is the capstone month of numerology — the ninth month landing inside a 1 Universal Year (2026), amplified by the energy of 10. 

In this episode, Amanda Rieger Green breaks down why this month accelerates new beginnings, self-authorship, and identity, and why so much closure has shown up in a year that's supposed to be about starting fresh. 

She unpacks the shadow side of the 1 (urgency, busyness for its own sake), the meaning of the 0 as pure potential and higher consciousness, and how to recognize what's still emerging in you from the last nine-year cycle (going back to 2017, the...

A caller offers her perspective on a tough topic, why an ex moving on to a new relationship might actually be a hidden gift, even when it stings at first. We also dig into a listener's tricky career dilemma: she loves her current boss and the balance she's built, but has an offer on the table for significantly more money with an unknown boss and company culture. We break down how to weigh a guaranteed good thing against an unknown bigger opportunity.

Plus, we share the 10 signs of a genuinely great boss (only 1% apparently check every box...

Do you touch your hair or fidget with your jewelry at work? We're breaking down a communication expert's take on small nervous habits, twirling your hair, fixing your earrings, playing with loud bangles, and why these tiny, seemingly harmless movements can unintentionally read as nervousness or even flirtation to the people around you. 

We talk about the upcoming Verity movie and get into 7 research-backed morning habits that couples who stay in love tend to share, from a 6-second kiss to connecting before checking your phone.

We got a sweet DM from a listener grateful for t...

You can be loved, surrounded, and constantly connected — and still feel profoundly unmet. In this solo episode, Amanda unpacks the difference between solitude, isolation, and loneliness, and why loneliness isn't about lacking people — it's information.

Drawing on her public health background (and the loneliness research she presented to Amazon during the pandemic), Amanda explores why this "epidemic" has only deepened since 2021, and connects it to the current astrology — Saturn and Neptune both retrograde in Aries — asking us to grow up and soften at the same time.

In this episode, Amanda covers:

PART 4 of 4: If you're tired of the 'say-do' gap, this episode will help bridge the divide and you'll see that you can achieve results by working smarter, not harder. The final part to break free from negativity and help you nurture an "emotionally healthy" brain is the doing and you're awesome for making it to the homestretch!

In PART 4 you learn:

- How to play a "winning game" (And STOP playing a "losing game")
- Minimums, not maximums (and how this is also part of neuro-magic)
- How to "Reverse Engineer" your life.<...

You are brilliant. 

You don’t think you are, but you are. 

The exact way that you move through the world, that you love others, that you dress, that you speak, that you take care of people, that you create and make and dance and laugh is magical and needed and utterly irreplaceable.

The problem is you’re second-guessing it. You’re downplaying it. 

You tell yourself that you don’t want to be too arrogant or think too highly of yourself. 

You don’t want to stand up too tall or sh...

A listener wants to know the difference between relating to someone's story and accidentally one-upping them, where does connection end and competition begin? 

We also tackle a tricky friendship dilemma: a listener whose friend gets loud, aggressive, and mean when she drinks too much on trips, and now keeps inviting herself along to group vacations. 

And finally, we answer a heartfelt letter from a bride whose engagement season has been completely overshadowed, first by a wave of friends getting engaged around the same time, and now by her own dad's upcoming wedding. 

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Amy bought Glen Powell's ketchup on a whim at the store and there’s so much more to this then we realized. We get into his wild journey from a childhood ketchup trauma to co-founding his own organic condiment brand, Smash Kitchen.

Kat unpacks family systems for us and the different roles people tend to fall into growing up, the Hero, the Mascot, the Lost Child, the Placater, and the Scapegoat, and talk through why the "truth teller" of the family so often ends up labeled as the problem.

We also talk about a psychological tr...

What if the best moment of your life isn't a future milestone — but today? In this solo episode, Amanda explores what it really means to be soulful: not the extraordinary or transcendent, but the ordinary — a song on the radio, a waiting room, a hard conversation you didn't run from.

Amanda reflects on presence, discernment, and the difference between performing a soulful life and actually living one — including how grief, pain, and uncertainty (what she calls "the hallway") can be some of the most soulful teachers we have.

In this episode, Amanda covers:

On today’s episode, I have a special guest to introduce to you. 

I am joined by my long-time friend and soul sister Ruthie Lindsey and I’m so thrilled to get to share the mic with her.

Ruthie is an author, a writer and a trauma-informed somatic practitioner who teaches me every day what it means to be more human. 

Today we sit down and chat about life, the invitation of pain, and what it really means to be liberated. 

If you’re interested in learning more about the workshop Ruthie an...

PART 2 of 4: Ever wonder why your thoughts and feelings don't sync up? Amy & Leanne share a fresh-yet-totally-doable approach that will help you reclaim the reins of confusing thoughts in our head…so that stepping into WHO YOU WANT TO BE actually becomes possible!

In PART 2 you learn:

- Why it's not your CIRCUMSTANCES that dictate your reality, it's your THOUGHTS, and how every single thought CAUSES a feeling-- not the other way around.
- Why your Self Image knows how you really feel, so before you can "act as if" or "believe a new re...

A listener had a mortifying public moment...and somehow ended up on a date because of it. You'll have to hear the full story to believe it. It’s so crazy and we’d feel so embarrassed, but also grateful?? Haha. 

We hear from a caller who confesses she pre-cleans her house before the cleaners arrive, and yes, you are not alone if you do this too. A listener encourages Amy to cut her hair, plus we answer a question that was asked by many: what is a drink dropper?! 

We also get into a tricky...

Amy’s gushing about a book that might be the best read of the year, no spoilers, just pure obsession. Then we dig into some research-backed data on family dinners and why something as simple as eating together regularly can lower kids' aggression, reduce disordered eating, and even boost grades and self-esteem.

We also get into a genuinely useful parenting hack for avoiding yes/no questions that invite pushback (and yes, we tested if it works on spouses too), plus Quiet Hours at Sephora, a sensory-friendly shopping option way more people than you'd expect could benefit from.

The cosmic curriculum just changed! In this episode of Soul Sessions, Amanda Rieger Green breaks down the pivotal astrological shift as the North Node moves into Aquarius and the South Node enters Leo. This 18-month planetary shift (lasting through March 2028) marks a massive evolutionary leap for both the collective and our personal lives.

As technology and artificial intelligence accelerate exponentially, the core question becomes: How do we evolve our humanity alongside rapidly advancing intelligence?

In this episode, Amanda covers:

PART 3 of 4: In this episode you will discover the truth about beliefs & change with Amy as Leanne shatters myths, revealing the powerful role of genuine belief in transforming your life.

In PART 3 you learn:

- How your CURRENT Self-Image & Beliefs unconsciously undermine what you truly want.
- Why "You can’t kid a kidder" (Why you cannot "B.S." your self-image)
- Positive vs negative neuro-associations -- and how to make your Self Image beliefs (what they refer to as) "neuromagic"
- How to do "A Beliefs Overhaul" (The 3 Steps that you ca...

It’s easy to trust the unfolding of your life when things go the way you expected or planned. 

But what about when things fall apart?

When the loved one dies?

When the friend betrays you?

When the marriage ends?

When the business deal goes south?

Do you still trust that your life is taking you somewhere beautiful?

Or do you feel the need to fix and control? To make something great if your life? To manipulate and manage the unfolding?

This is a l...

Why does relaxing feel so hard? Why does sitting on the couch for 20 minutes feel like a moral failure? We break down the guilt of "unfinished" downtime, the pressure to turn every hobby into a side hustle, and why rest isn't something you have to earn. Plus, a listener question on feeling worthy that isn't tied to what you can do for others.

We also share some workout recs that came in for Amy's weightlifting journey, plus a voicemail from a listener who wants Kat to know just how powerful (and even euphoric) an unmedicated birth experience...

This week we're breaking down a 75-year Harvard study that found the biggest predictor of a successful adult by age 25 wasn't grades, test scores, or extracurriculars, it was whether they did chores starting at age three or four. We get into why that is, plus three rules for making chores actually work in your house (hint: don't pay for them).

We also share an easy first-date hack from Logan Ury (whose new Netflix show, The Later Daters, we mentioned last week): ditch the small talk and jump straight into the middle of a story instead. It works...

Singer-songwriter and viral hitmaker JAX sits down with Bobby for a candid conversation about how much her life has changed since becoming a mom. She shares why she’s become more protective of her daughter online, an uncomfortable encounter with a stranger who kissed her baby, and the AI situation that has turned into a legal battle. JAX also opens up about her unforgettable childbirth experience, the realities of postpartum life, and how motherhood is shaping this next chapter of her music and career.

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Whatever problem you’re facing in your life right now, you’re probably crushing it. 

(“I’m actually not…” I can hear you saying—but you are). 

Your heartbreak. Your debt. Your divorce. Your loss. Your unexpected detour. 

You have brought all of your amazing wisdom, all of your hard work, all of your creativity to the table. And since you have more of those things than the average person, this problem should be fixed in no time. 

So why is it not? 

Why are you still staring down the barrel of the s...

August arrives with a powerful vacuum-type energetic effect, driven by major astrological shifts and numerological reckoning. Between eclipse season, key planetary stations (Saturn, Neptune, Chiron), and brushing up against the culmination month of the year, your energy is your single most valuable resource.

In this episode, Amanda shares why she is breaking her 13-year streak of avoiding the phrase "protect your energy," offering a grounded approach to maintaining energetic sovereignty, clearing distraction, and making space for real expansion.

Key Themes & Highlights:

PART 1 of 4: Are you feeling stuck or battling self-doubt? Do you want to take ownership of your life by taking ownership of your thoughts? If yes and yes, then "Acting As If" is for you! Amy Brown & Self-Image Scientist Leanne Ellington designed this 4-part series to help you shift your thoughts, so that “Acting As If” becomes possible for your brain to adopt. In each episode, you get effective strategies to break free from the grip of negativity & gain insights on nurturing an "emotionally healthy" brain.

In PART 1 you learn:

- Why "Acting As If" is n...

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...

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...

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 he...

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: Sh...

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 you...

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 f...

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.

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You can order your copy of Chip's book, The Voice...

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 enviro...

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...

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...