Feeling Things with Amy & Kat

Medications that quiet food noise are everywhere right now. They’re being talked about in doctors’ offices, on social media, and in conversations between women who are just desperate for some peace around food. So instead of approaching this topic with judgment, fear, or extremes, let’s have an honest, transparent conversation about what’s really happening in the brain—and what actually leads to lasting change.
Ozempic might be quieting the food noise for some women, but what happens when the medication wears off, the weight comes back, or the brain circuits underneath remain untouched?
In this episode, Leanne Ellington dives into what she calls the brain-based effect—a natural, sustainable way to quiet the food noise by working WITH your brain’s built-in circuitry for peace, safety, and self-control.
This episode isn’t here to judge the medication—or debate whether you should or shouldn’t take it. We’re not here to talk about the pill. We’re here to talk about the pattern.
Because no matter how the food noise gets quieted… if you don’t rewire what’s underneath, it’s just a temporary fix.
Inside, Leanne breaks down:
- The exact brain circuits that drive food obsession—and how emotional eating, cravings, and compulsive thoughts are wired in neurologically (not rooted in a lack of discipline)
- Why medications like Ozempic can temporarily turn down the “food noise”… but don’t rewire the deeper brain loops causing it in the first place
- How to create a natural effect in your brain by calming your nervous system, retraining your emotional coping patterns, and rewiring the food-seeking circuit—for good
This episode blends cutting-edge brain science with Spirit-led truth—and gives you a roadmap to heal your brain, reclaim your peace, and end the war with food once and for all.
Because when your brain is rewired for truth… the noise finally goes quiet.
HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington
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Sometimes the world feels like it's becoming more dark and depraved by the day.
If you’re taking any amount of news or current events, you have to be feeling some measure of fear, frustration, rage and helplessness (or you’re not paying attention).
What do we do with all of these feelings coursing through our bodies?
On today’s episode, I’ll share the invitation I’ve been feeling. It’s unexpected and not at all intuitive but I think it just might be the way forward.
Can you soften in the face of this uncertainty?
Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.com
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First up is an email from a husband, who’s on the other side of early therapy and discovering something not talked about enough: the guilt and regret that can show up after self-awareness. Amy and Kat talk through the emotional J-curve of growth, why feeling worse can actually mean you’re healing, and how to hold accountability without getting stuck in shame. The second email is from an empathetic mom navigating a high-conflict co-parenting situation and the fear of going back to court. She asks the question so many people silently carry: How do I stay steady when I cry under pressure? Kat gives tips on how to ground yourself when your nervous system wants to take over. Also, discussed in this episode is avoiding the feeling of anger, book recommendations (Theo of Golden) and more.
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HOSTS:
Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy
Kat Van Buren // threecordstherapy.com // @KatVanburen
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When life feels loud and uncertain, “it will be okay” doesn’t always help. Amy and Kat talk about how to show up without fixing, why validation matters, and what real support looks like. They also share what they’re feeling of the day, what they're reading and watching, including immersion reading and a perimenopause documentary that sparked a conversation about hormones, relationships, and why everything can feel turned way up. Amy reflects on her divorce, what perimenopause may (or may not) have influenced, and why understanding your body matters. Plus, a heartfelt voicemail from a listener in Alberta reminds them why the randomness, laughter, and everyday conversations matter...especially in hard seasons.
5 Things to Say Instead of “It Will Be Okay”:
1. “Gosh, this sounds hard.”
Lead with validation instead of solutions. Naming how difficult something feels helps people feel seen rather than fixed.
2. “What do you need from me right now?”
Before giving advice, check in. Sometimes people want help, sometimes they just want to be heard...and they may not even know yet.
3. “Sounds like you’re having a very human reaction.”
Normalize their response. Fear, anger, sadness, and overwhelm are often appropriate reactions...not signs something is wrong with them.
4. “I don’t know the right thing to say, but I’m here.”
Be honest and present. You don’t need the perfect words to offer support...your presence matters more than certainty.
5. “I’m bringing you over cookies.”
When asking what someone needs feels like too much, take the guesswork out and do something tangible. Care doesn’t have to be complicated.
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You might think that when you sit down to write a book, you use mostly your brain, your intellect, or your thoughts to concoct the perfect argument, the most interesting story.
I believe there’s more to it than that.
I’ve written 14 books and helped hundreds of authors write, edit and publish their works and I’ve witnessed an invisible and inexplicable x factor responsible not only for bringing the idea to you, but also for growing that idea to fruition.
While I don’t know how to name this “x factor” or to define it, I have experienced it again and again and can’t imagine writing a book without it.
If you have a book you’re meant to write, maybe you don’t need to be “smart enough” or “good enough” to make it happen.
Maybe all you need is to listen closely to what this “x factor” is trying to say.
Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.com
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