The first words out of Ben's mouth are: "It's only awkward if you make it awkward" after Amy shares that 1 of the 4 things she's thankful for (during '4 Things Gratitude') is her co-parenting relationship with Ben and being able to celebrate his birthday as a family because some may find it odd that they get along so well, or awkward that they would record a podcast together, but nothing about this is awkward and the only goal is to potentially help others in a similar situation. The purpose of today's episode is to let listeners know that they will be recording a co-parenting Q&A (with questions sent in by listeners) and an interview with a co-parenting expert, as Amy and Ben make it clear that they are NOT experts.

Email your questions to [email protected] and put CO-PARENTING in the subject line.

OTHER THINGS DISCUSSED:

-Amy asked Ben to share some "wisdom" now that he's another year older

-Will they ever write a book together?

-Something their therapist had them do often to help with communication was: "what I heard you say was...." and they still use that to this day

-Ben told Amy that he might get a "green ring" (something single people that aren't on "dating apps" wear to indicate that they're open to meeting people/dating)

-Ben's LinkedIn (his only real social media presence) and its for his company (Tough Stump Technologies)

-& More!

P.S. Get your own 4 Things Gratitude Journal to help with a consistent gratitude practice & to support Haiti, as a 100% of proceeds go to education in Haiti.

HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy
GUEST: Ben Brown // ToughStump.com 

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In this episode, I talk with the many-time New York Times Bestselling author Donald Miller. We talk about what makes a book a bestseller, why it’s such a powerful exercise to write your story, and the attitude that creates longevity in a writer. If you want to join me and Don at our final in-person Write Your Story workshop in Nashville, TN (Oct 20-21 2023), you can register at writeyourstory.com.

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Today’s episode is a live reading with Seattle Seahawks In-Game Host, Carla Marie! 

Amanda’s reading reveals insights on:

Carla Marie gets vulnerable and asks Amanda the big questions that have been weighing on her:

A great tip from Amanda: 

Surround yourself with joyful people who make you laugh and feel light-hearted so you take yourself less seriously & have more fun! 

Tune into the Carla Marie & Anthony Show on Twitch on Thursday, September 14th at 8am PT / 11am ET for a chance to get a live reading from Amanda during their show! 

HOST: Amanda Rieger Green // @SoulPathology 

GUEST: Carla Marie // @TheCarlaMarie 

Carla Marie is the in-game host for the Seattle Seahawks, host of the Carla Marie & Anthony Show on Twitch, and host of The Morning Show Podcast (a show that gives you everything you need to start your day in under 25 minutes)!

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Today's quote: "Some people hold you down and some people HOLD you down" immediately reminded Amy & Kat of a quote that has similar vibes: "You can't change the people around you, but you can change the people around you." (such a good one - they both are!) 

THINGS DISCUSSED:

-The time Amy threatened Steve Harvey on Family Feud

-Amy's dry mouth update & hormones 

-You can die from drinking too much water?

-Full body scans that could save your life

-Amy's echocardiogram 

-"Clear is kind, unclear is unkind"

-The healthiest food in the world (adding to grocery list asap) 

-Amy's Rent-to-Own mishap 

-Noticing charges on your bank account that aren't yours

-What people need to go on a second date with someone (and Amy's response to that)

-Beanie Baby movie on Apple+ (Amy's Madame Alexander dolls)

-Cricket Feet in bed will help you fall asleep faster

-5 minute meditation (are y'all doing it? Amy's sister texted her that she's thankful for something like this that is totally doable for her) 

Hope you enjoy and have the day you need to have!!

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

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

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Sharing your story doesn’t need to mean publishing. It can mean sharing with a therapist or a spouse or a supportive friend. But sharing our stories is almost as important as writing them. And if you do want to publish, in this episode I’ll share a few things to keep in mind.

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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 not a matter of positive affirmations or fake-it-til-you-make it.
👉Rewiring your brain for peace in the chaos
👉Distinguishing the data vs the drama of your situation
👉How to give yourself your own "reality check" to stop the downward spiral of thoughts in your brain.

We can all struggle with downward spiraling thoughts:

"Why did I eat that?"
"Why didn't he call me?"
"Why can't I stop that?"
"Does that make me a bad mom?"
"Why should I bother? Is this just how it will always be?"

Things like "fake it ‘til you make it" + turning everything “into a positive" will NOT outsmart your brain...and there’s a reason why.

All the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at:
www.LeanneEllington.com/ActingAsIf

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

HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com

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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 reality", it's got to FEEL good, FEEL true, and resonate.
👉How to truly flip "negative emotions" on their head and find the gold in what it's trying to teach you.

All the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at:
www.LeanneEllington.com/ActingAsIf

This is a 4-part series, so if you missed PART 1 go give it a listen. This is designed to listen to (in order 1-4) to help you learn, grasp, and use right away – even if “positive thinking" or “acting as if” has NEVER worked for you in the past.  

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

HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com

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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 can wash, rinse, repeat)

All the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at:
www.LeanneEllington.com/ActingAsIf

This is a 4-part series, so if you missed PARTS 1 & 2 go give it a listen. This was designed to listen to (in order 1-4) to help you learn, grasp, and use right away – even if “positive thinking" or “acting as if” has NEVER worked for you in the past.  

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

HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com

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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.
👉Now you can truly “act as if.”

All the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at:
www.LeanneEllington.com/ActingAsIf

This is a 4-part series, so if you missed PARTS 1, 2 & 3 go give them a listen. Amy & Leanne designed it to listen to (in order 1-4) to help you learn, grasp, and use right away – even if “positive thinking" or “acting as if” has NEVER worked for you in the past.  

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

HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com

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OUTWEIGH: Can you be happy and satisfied and feel like you've 'arrived'....AND still desire to do more, be more, have more, create more (and be absolutely unapologetic about it!)?  We absolutely think so! And that's why we are here to talk about this very important distinction.  These things do NOT have to cancel eachother out or stay mutually exclusive. But...there are some very important distinctions that you want to keep in mind--- especially since there are a lot of mixed messages out there about this topic.  

Amy & Leanne are back again for the EIGHTH episode of the Mini-Series Two Things Can Be True At The Same Time (Normalizing the In-Betweens and Healing From Extremism) where they share their thoughts and takeaways on how you can have BOTH:   You can be happy and satisfied and feel like you've 'arrived'....AND still desire to do more, be more, have more, create more (and be absolutely unapologetic about it!)

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

HOST: Leanne Ellington // @leanneellington // StresslessEating.com

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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