4 Things with Amy Brown

For the 8th season of "On The Job," host Avery Thompson shares stories of folks making pivots in their professional - and personal - lives. Whether it's a successful athlete transitioning into a new career off the field, a fly fishing tour guide trying to introduce a new segment of folks to the joys of the outdoors, or a stadium beer and hot dog hawker who doubles as the CEO of a red-hot start-up, we'll find out what drives them, h...

OUTWEIGH: We are back with Dr. Lee Warren to explore the two-way-street between thoughts and beliefs. In Part 1 we explored the power of neuro-thoughts, and part 2 revealed how they influence your neuro-feelings. Now, we get to the core: your beliefs! Dr. Warren delves into the fascinating world of neuro-beliefs, explaining the intricate dance between your thoughts and your core convictions. You'll learn how thoughts shape beliefs,...

Amy has a goal of creating a home that is full of people & connection...where kids & friends always feel welcome. Her niece, Adelyn, joins her for this chat...sharing her experience growing up in a home that was the 'hangout house' and how her parents are very intentional about cultivating a home that is inviting...where people/teens/friends/family feel welcome even when things aren't perfect! 

Key Takeaways:

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"When you're meeting someone for the first time, you're not meeting them, you're meeting their representative." - Chris Rock

Bonus Quote!

“To succeed in life, you need three Things: A Wishbone. A Back Bone, and a Funny Bone" - Reba McEntire

Amy & Kat chat about:

• A listener email talking about last weeks episode with Steven from Home Street Home (Linked Blow!)
• The Four Gut Instincts You Should Not Ignore!
• Amy's th...

For the 8th season of "On The Job," host Avery Thompson shares stories of folks making pivots in their professional - and personal - lives. Whether it's a successful athlete transitioning into a new career off the field, a fly fishing tour guide trying to introduce a new segment of folks to the joys of the outdoors, or a stadium beer and hot dog hawker who doubles as the CEO of a red-hot start-up, we'll find out what drives them, h...

OUTWEIGH: In Part 2 of our series, "Conversations with A Brain Surgeon," we explore the profound connection between our thoughts and our feelings. Building upon the insights from Part 1, we delve into how our neuro-thoughts shape our emotional landscape, affecting our emotional regulation and overall well-being. Join us as we uncover the intricate interplay between our thoughts and feelings, and discover practical strategies to cul...

Last week we had Walker Hayes on for the 3rd time and this week we have Steven Young back for a 3rd time. Steven is the Founder of 'Home Street Home' and he has a very bittersweet story of redemption (he was homeless for 5 years and then 10 years ago made a change and started a ministry serving the homeless!) You'll hear some of Steven's story weaved into today's episode, but if you want more of his fascinating life story in full.....

“The truth is, sometimes you need to get where no one can stop you before you even tell people where you are going. It’s a lot like chess. You build your strategy in silence, move your pieces in silence and the only time you talk is when you say ‘check mate.’”
—Vivian Tu (@your.richbff)

Amy & Kat chat about:
- today’s quote (above) - business ideas & 401k's
- top dating red flags
- love bombing
- where are A...

For the 8th season of "On The Job," host Avery Thompson shares stories of folks making pivots in their professional - and personal - lives. Whether it's a successful athlete transitioning into a new career off the field, a fly fishing tour guide trying to introduce a new segment of folks to the joys of the outdoors, or a stadium beer and hot dog hawker who doubles as the CEO of a red-hot start-up, we'll find out what drives them, h...

OUTWEIGH: Ever wonder if your thoughts can literally change your brain? Welcome to the first episode of our Neuro-series where we are joined by Dr. Lee Warren, a neurosurgeon, author, and fellow podcaster, as we dive into the fascinating world of neuro-thoughts. Discover the power of neuroplasticity and neurobiology, and how there's an entire science behind how your thoughts can become your reality.

We'll unpack the incredib...

Singer, song-writer, philanthropist, husband & dad, Walker Hayes, is Amy’s guest this week. This is Walker’s third time on the podcast and this time, Amy & Walker are talking about addiction, sobriety, transfer addiction, parenting, gratitude, & more (like what 3 words Walker would tell his 18-year-old self…this is such a fun question to ask yourself and others too!) 

Walker’s JCP Collectio...

Amy & Kat share some habits/activities that we often think are relaxing, but they actually can have the opposite effect. Also, did you know complaining to your friends can actually make you happier? Yep. Amy talks about a study from Southwest University that looked into the effects of co-rumination. Kat opens up about some of her recent obsessions: Cozy Earth, laminating things, puzzles and more!

QUOTE: “Remember if you’re not...

For the 8th season of "On The Job," host Avery Thompson shares stories of folks making pivots in their professional - and personal - lives. Whether it's a successful athlete transitioning into a new career off the field, a fly fishing tour guide trying to introduce a new segment of folks to the joys of the outdoors, or a stadium beer and hot dog hawker who doubles as the CEO of a red-hot start-up, we'll find out what drives them, h...

OUTWEIGH: Amy and Leanne are back for our final episode of this series where they dive deep into the science of (what feels like) food 'addiction' within your own brain. They'll explore the role of the ACC, your "social brain," and its powerful need for oxytocin, the love and connection hormone. Learn why your brain might crave sugar, Netflix, or other "drugs" when it's really seeking deeper connection. This episode dismantles the ...

Amy first met Nada Taha 11 years ago during Nada's time on The Bobby Bones Show...so it's fun to catch up with someone that longtime listeners will know! Nada is a fellow cat lady that is outspoken about everything — marriage and divorce, being a female entrepreneur, mental health, and more!

Amy & Nada chat about:

Nada's TEDx Talk: Why "What do you do?" is the wrong question

Marrying young (Nada got married at 18) and divorc...

A listener named Val sent us a great email full of amazing quotes that guided Amy's chat with Kat for this episode. Val divided them into 2 categories: serious & funny...we appreciate both (they're all listed below) and in addition to the quotes Kat played a round of "Make It Or Break It" with Amy (to see what she's down with when it comes to dating!)

SERIOUS:

- The tighter we cling to an identity, the harder it becomes to gr...

For the 8th season of "On The Job," host Avery Thompson shares stories of folks making pivots in their professional - and personal - lives. Whether it's a successful athlete transitioning into a new career off the field, a fly fishing tour guide trying to introduce a new segment of folks to the joys of the outdoors, or a stadium beer and hot dog hawker who doubles as the CEO of a red-hot start-up, we'll find out what drives them, h...

OUTWEIGH: Amy and Leanne are back for Part 4 of Binge-Free Brain where they explore the mind-blowing connection between emotional and physical pain. Did you know a key area of your brain, the ACC, houses a large number of receptors for both? This means emotional hurt can literally feel like physical pain, which can trigger us to seek comfort in food. We'll delve deeper into the concept of "sensory mismatch" and how it relates to fi...

Amy starts off with '4 Things Gratitude' sharing with you 4 things she's currently thankful for & hopefully through her gratitude you'll learn about some things to check out & then she shares some words of wisdom from Ally Fallon that will lead living life with more purpose & confidence. 

FIRST THING: She's selling her house & here's the YouTube video she references "Declutter Your Home: The Ultimate Guide to Se...