Morgan & Amy Recap Cruise Life & Amy Recalls Marathon Memory

Summary

---

Podcast Summary: The Bobby Bones Show – “Morgan & Amy Recap Cruise Life & Amy Recalls Marathon Memory”

Episode Date: March 14, 2026
Host: Premiere Networks
Participants: Morgan, Amy

---

Overview

In this “Best Bits, Part 1” episode, Morgan and Amy dive into a lively, candid recap of their recent cruise experience, marking a return to cruise life for Amy after many years. Through stories about listener encounters, wild cruise characters, vacation mishaps, and reflective moments, the duo also journeys into Amy’s memorable (and painful) marathon training and her evolving relationship with running, health, and past relationships. The conversation blends humor, nostalgia, and honesty—a relatable snapshot of life’s milestones, misadventures, and personal growth.

---

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Cruise Recap: Amy’s First "Adult" Cruise Experience

• Amy’s Cruise Background

  • Amy clarifies she went on a cruise in eighth grade, but this was her first real cruise experience as an adult.
  • “Definitely probably doesn't count, but…same voyage. Bahamas. Nassau.” (Amy, 03:08)

• Meeting Listeners & The Bubble of Cruise Life

  • Amy and Morgan share the best part was connecting with a wide range of listeners—some longtime fans (“over 20 years!”), others newer.
  • The cruise felt like an escape: “We were on our own little bubble in the ocean because the world is really cuckoo right now.” (Amy, 04:23)
  • Diverse groups attended: couples (some on honeymoon), friends, individuals, even a special mother-son duo.
  • The "no kid cruise" made for a different vibe; age range spanned 30s to 80s, but "it felt younger than that."

• Memorable Cruise Characters

  • Lucille with the Walker:
    • Became the “life of the party” at karaoke and dance events.
    • “She was the life of the entire party…I walked up to her. She’s like, ‘Oh, hey, dance partner.’” (Morgan, 08:05)
  • Sushi Guy:
    • Nicknamed after being called out for being late to karaoke due to eating sushi; his wife “will call me sushi guy for the next six months.” (Morgan, 09:18)
  • Listeners used visual identifiers (“Ole Miss sweatshirt,” outfits, canes) to connect; names often escaped memory but identities stood out.

• Getting Lost on a Cruise Ship

  • Both struggled with directions, often getting lost or discovering new areas late in the trip.
  • Morgan: “Even by the last day we were leaving, I still was going the wrong direction.” (10:35)
  • Amy stumbled upon the spa area by accident, amazed by the sheer size and staff presence.

• Behind the Scenes: Staff Life & Amenities

  • Amy discovered a separate, cafeteria-style dining area exclusively for staff, showing the scale of onboard operations.
  • Morgan highlights unlimited soft serve ice cream as her favorite cruise perk (“That’s my favorite thing about cruise ships!” 11:54), which Amy managed to miss.

2. Cruise Highs & Lows

• Favorite Moments

  • Meeting listeners, group dancing (especially line dancing), casino nights (“I had so much fun playing blackjack on the boat”), escaping real-world worries, and spontaneous moments with listeners and crew.

• Hangover Stories

  • Amy openly recounts the aftermath of overindulging in martinis (“lychee” vs. “lychee” debate), resulting in her being sick at the airport:
    • “I was so sick…Watch my bag. I have to go throw up. And I went, and I did.” (Amy, 15:14)
  • Finds comfort in cheese crackers and Nutter Butters post-hangover, swapping favorite hangover foods with Morgan.
  • TSA mishaps meant long lines and separated travel with Eddie.

• Casino Adventures

  • Surprise enjoyment of blackjack (“I will go to Vegas…because we had so much fun”), especially since she won several hundred dollars on a $100 investment.
  • Morgan details losing “other people’s money” before finally winning at craps and joking about “original investment” language (Lunchbox’s terminology).
  • Quirk: Casino only open at sea, forcing last-minute cashouts for chips.

• Packing and Cruise Lessons Learned

  • Amy feels better prepared for future cruises—especially for the next year (“I know how to pack better now!” 25:17).
  • Discussion of different cruise vibes (Caribbean vs. Alaskan—“different environment”), and trip ambitions (Paris and Alaska looming large on Amy’s bucket list).

3. Personal Reflections: Growth, Relationships & Memory

• Amy’s Family & Running

  • Updates: Stevenson gearing up for track, aiming to improve his mile time.
  • Amy’s marathon memory: Not a natural runner anymore, mostly stretching now for wellness.
  • Reminisces about running a marathon in college despite injuries—kept going due to “sunk cost” and boyfriend motivation.
    • “I should not have even completed the marathon. But I had put in so much training that I wanted to finish it.” (Amy, 35:58)
  • Marathon aftermath included misery, swelling, emotional strain, and the boyfriend breaking up with her due to her crankiness and pain.

• Body Image & Healing

  • Amy opens up about her past struggles with body image and eating disorders—particularly formative during college and after her mother’s death.
  • Describes an “egg yolk” incident that marked the low point in a relationship, highlighting her restrictive habits and ensuing guilt but also her growth and compassion towards her younger self.
    • “I have compassion for that version of me, too, because I was doing the best I could…without the proper tools at all.” (Amy, 48:38)

• The Roles We Play in Others’ Lives

  • Both reflect on how we impact others—often unintentionally—and how seasons in life color those interactions.
  • “You never know the part you played in somebody else’s story,” Morgan notes (42:08).
  • Amy shares her own reflection: “You can also romanticize the past…for me, I was so heartbroken when we broke up, but I get it and I’m thankful I’ve had growth.” (45:42)

• Forgiveness & Moving Forward

  • Both stress the importance of seeing oneself and others as evolving beings; certain past behaviors might be cringe-worthy, but they signify growth.
  • Acknowledgement that while apologies sometimes aren’t possible, treating the present and future with more empathy is key.

---

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Listener Connections:
  “It was so much fun…that everybody got to escape and sort of, like, we were on our own little bubble in the ocean because the world is really cuckoo right now.”
  —Amy (04:23)

• On Cruise Characters:
  “Lucille…she was up at one point. The first night, she was creating the whole party…she was the life of the entire party.”
  —Morgan (08:05)

• On Getting Lost on the Ship:
  “Even by the last day we were leaving, I still was going the wrong direction.”
  —Morgan (10:35)

• On Hangover Realness:
  “Watch my bag. I have to go throw up. And I went, and I did. And I feel like people were like, oh gosh, stay away from that girl. She’s sick. And I’m like, no, no, it’s just alcohol.”
  —Amy (15:14)

• On Blackjack Excitement:
  “Come Vegas in September, I’m probably gonna have to play blackjack when I get there because we had so much fun…Lunchbox was like my coach, and we were winning.”
  —Amy (22:12)

• On Growth and Remorse:
  “I have compassion for that version of me, too, because I was doing the best that I could…I felt shame. I was…why can’t I just be like normal girls who’ll just eat an egg?”
  —Amy (48:38, 50:06)

• On the Roles We Play:
  “It’s wild, the roles you will play in somebody’s life, whether they’re small or significant. And you don’t know until you maybe cross paths again, or you never cross paths, but for somebody, it was a huge moment.”
  —Morgan (44:00)

---

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Cruise Recap Begins (Meeting Listeners, Cruise Vibe): 02:46 – 06:59
• Memorable Listeners & Moments (Lucille, Sushi Guy): 06:59 – 09:39
• Getting Lost & Ship Exploration: 10:35 – 13:43
• Soft Serve, Staff Cafeterias & Cruise Operations: 11:54 – 13:43
• Hangover Aftermath & Airport Antics: 13:49 – 16:26
• Casino Stories: 21:43 – 24:48
• Plans for Future Cruises and Travel: 25:14 – 28:32
• Family Catch-Up & Stevenson’s Running: 32:39 – 33:06
• Amy’s Marathon Experience: 35:26 – 41:18
• Reflection on Past Relationships & Roles We Play: 41:18 – 45:42
• Body Image, Eating Disorder Stories, and Compassion: 45:42 – 50:40
• Wrap-Up and Contact Info: 52:40 – 52:48

---

Conclusion

This episode brings the audience into the joys, chaos, and revelations that come from both travel and looking back on life's journeys. With humor and realness, Morgan and Amy celebrate the unique space that a cruise creates—bonding with strangers, embracing mishaps, and learning about themselves—and extend those lessons into life beyond vacation. Amy’s openness about past struggles, healing, and the unpredictability of personal stories offers a relatable depth to an otherwise lighthearted cruise recap.

---

Find Amy: @radioamy
Find Morgan: @webgirlmorgan

---

Transcript

[Morgan]

This is an iHeart podcast.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Guaranteed Human hey, it's Ryan Seacrest. For Albertsons and Safeway, it is Stock up savings time now through March 31st. Spring in for storewide deals and earn four times the points. Look for in store tags to earn on eligible items from Goldfish, Keebler, Doritos, all M&M's, drumstick, outshine and Kellogg's. Then clip the offer in the app for automatic event long savings. Stack up those rewards to save even more. Enjoy savings on top of savings when you shop in store or online for easy drive up and go, pick up or deliver restrictions apply. See website for full terms and conditions.

[Orderly Meds Advertiser]

When people turn to healthcare for weight loss, they're looking for real support. That's why more people are choosing orderlymeds.com orderlymeds connects you with real doctors and access to proven GLP1 medications like semaglutide and Tirzepatide. No guessing, just a more supportive experience and all shipped directly to your door in discreet packaging. Do your research, ask questions, then visit orderlymeds.com podcast for an exclusive offer. That's orderlymeds.com podcast. Individual results may vary. Not medical advice eligibility required to cite for details.

[Redfin Advertiser]

There's a difference between liking a house and actually getting it. Redfin is built to make up that difference and close the gap between finding and owning the home for you. Redfin agents close twice as many deals as other agents, so when you find a home you love, you're not a step behind when it comes to making an offer. That means less watching great homes disappear and more focus on the one you'll call home. Redfin helps turn saved listings into real addresses. Get [e-mail] own the dream busted appliance

[Lowe's Advertiser]

this is your sign to upgrade shop at Lowe's to get up to 35% off and next day delivery on hundreds of major appliances. Lowe's we help you Save valid through 318 while supplies last selection varies by location. Order by 4pm available Monday through Saturday, subject to availability, fees, exclusions and restrictions apply. See Lowes.com appliancedelivery for more details.

[Amy]

Visit your nearby Lowes on Colorado street in Kenaway Wick. Ryan Reynolds here from Mint Mobile. I don't know if you knew this, but anyone can get the same Premium Wireless for $15 a month plan that I've been enjoying. It's not just for celebrities, so do like I did and have one of your assistant's assistants switch you to Mint Mobile today. I'm told it's super easy to [e-mail] Switch upfront payment of $45 for 3 month plan equivalent to $15 per month. Required intro rate, first 3 months only. Then full price plan options available, taxes and fees, extra fee, full terms at Mintmob.

[Lowe's Advertiser]

The Best bits of the week with

[Amy]

Morgan, Part 1 Behind the Scenes with a member of the show.

[Morgan]

Welcome to the weekend. Amy is joining me. What's up, Amy?

[Amy]

Hello. Hello.

[Morgan]

Time for a best bits and we are in post cruise territory.

[Amy]

Oh, gosh.

[Morgan]

Okay, so we need like recaps on what happened because this was your first cruise. We need to talk about it.

[Amy]

Well, I guess I did go on a cruise when I was in eighth grade.

[Morgan]

Okay.

[Amy]

So.

[Morgan]

But does it count? Do you feel like different life?

[Amy]

Definitely probably doesn't count, but we did. It was same, I think the same voyage.

[Morgan]

Really the same.

[Amy]

I. Bahamas. Yeah. Nassau. I don't know that it was Bimini,

[Morgan]

but do you remember that cruise very much?

[Amy]

I mean, I remember getting off in Nassau. I remember, you know, the meals, like everybody gathering together to eat and getting my hair braided.

[Morgan]

Yes. I saw so many people walking back with braids. I was like, I did that one time. Very much regretted it, but.

[Amy]

Oh, as an adult with very fresh memories, it was so fun. It was so much fun.

[Morgan]

I want to hear your favorite moments, the things that you enjoyed.

[Amy]

I mean, it was obviously really cool to meet that many listeners and some that have listened for 20 years or longer and then some that were kind of not new listeners, but not hardcore, like some hardcore. But some just say like country music and yeah, okay, we know who y' all are. And so it's like that and everything in between. I. There's a couple from like the Austin area, I know Texas, and I cannot think of their names right now, but I would know their faces. And it was just so fun, like getting to talk to them. I'm using them as an example right now because there were several people. I mean, there was like individuals on a walk, but I feel like I would run into them a lot and they just were there to have a good time. And I loved that everybody got to escape and sort of like we were on our own little bubble in the ocean because the world is really cuckoo right now.

[Morgan]

It is the best part about being out on a cruise ship. I feel like you get to beyond just a typical vacation.

[Sonesta Advertiser]

Right.

[Morgan]

Because you go to a resort, you still have access to all your normal things that you need, but you go on a cruise ship and you're kind of secluded.

[Amy]

Yeah.

[Morgan]

Really do Anything about it.

[Amy]

And we still have our phones. You can be as connected or not connected as you want to be, but I don't know, I'm just. I thought of that couple multiple times because they were just on vacation living their best life together. And I was like, oh, that'd be fun to like be on a boat.

[Morgan]

And we met a few couples too, that were younger. One of them was even on their honeymoon. That was their honeymoon trip together.

[Amy]

Oh, I didn't meet this.

[Morgan]

I don't think this for your guys's honeymoon. And. And they had been saving up for it. They had so much fun. And. And it was interesting talking to them because, like, them, they didn't pay for the wifi package or anything. So they were completely cut off for an entire week. And they just enjoyed themselves so much. We stumbled upon them one night when Lunchbox and I were going back to our rooms and they were just sitting in the chairs together and they were both reading on their books and they were just adorable.

[Amy]

I love that. That reminds me. Speaking of chairs, I met a mother and a son that were there and they were in chairs one night, like watching one of the concerts, just laying down, laying out on the deck. And they. That was something they did. Like the other siblings weren't invited. Nobody else is invited. It was like their special mother son trip. And that they. While they were there, they signed up for next year's. So they're gonna do that. So it wasn't. Yeah, it was like couples, individuals, girlfriends, like just groups of friends.

[Morgan]

So many variations of different people.

[Amy]

Yeah, I think the average age too. I mean, you had. Yeah. 30 year olds to 80 year olds. I think the average age was like 60, but it felt younger than that. But maybe just because a lot of people. I'm getting older, so 60 doesn't seem that old to me. So. Cause if I were to hear there's a point in my life, if I heard the average age was 62, then I'd be like, oh, wow, that cruise is full of older people. But I think because I'm getting older, even looking around, you wouldn't have thought it was an older cruise.

[Morgan]

And it was a no kid cruise, which also adds to that layer.

[Amy]

True, no kids, but there was somebody with. Did you see her? She was with the walker. Yes. She was partying at Lucille. Lucille. Okay. You got her name. Living her best life. And so many people. That would be line dancing. I met this one couple from North Carolina and the wife had been taking line dancing lessons since last April. Not to Prepare for the cruise or anything. It's just something she's been doing for fun with her girlfriends. But it really came in handy because there was so much line dancing on the cruise, and she knew all the dances.

[Morgan]

Oh, that's fun.

[Amy]

I know.

[Morgan]

Then she got to, like, relive it while she's on a cruise ship. Yes. Fun.

[Sonesta Advertiser]

Yeah.

[Morgan]

And to your point about Lucille, she was hilarious. She came to the karaoke competition every time. And she was up at one point. The first night, she was creating the whole party. She was dancing. Everyone was dancing around her. The second night I saw her, I was like, oh, you love to dance. So I went over to her when one of the songs was happening, and she got up, and we started dancing together. And then soon enough, there was just this huge, you know, one of those dances where a circle forms around somebody in the middle. That's what was happening with Lucille. She was the life of the entire party. And I saw her, actually at the airport. I walked up to her. She's like, oh, hey, dance partner. And I was like, hi. And that's how I finally learned her name. And she was so funny. She's like, I left my jacket on the ship. You know, just. I partied too much. I was having too much fun. And she was so cute.

[Amy]

Yeah. I will never forget her. I did not. Thank you for giving me her name. So many people. It's like, oh, gosh, there were so many people. So it's to get their names or. Sorry, probably got their names, but to remember. And I'm already the worst with names, so I feel bad about that. But there. You would recognize people. Yeah. Like, by the cane or by their outfits or their hairstyle or there's. And we had the one girl call in. She was like, I was the one in the Ole Miss sweatshirt.

[Morgan]

Yep.

[Amy]

And that's how I would always. I mean, I recognize her face at this point, but at first, it was easy to spot her because of her sweatshirt. So much so that when she called in, she was like, I'm the one in the Ole Miss sweatshirt. I was like, yeah. And so now in my head, I know exactly who she is.

[Morgan]

It's funny how he used those identifiers. There was one guy that was in the karaoke competition, and I'd called out for him, and I did this thing where if they didn't show up, I'd count him down. And I was starting to count him down, and he came from the sushi restaurant, which was, like, two floors above where the karaoke competition was. He's like, hey, I'm up here eating sushi. And the rest of the trip, he became known as Sushi Man.

[Amy]

Sushi guy. Yeah.

[Morgan]

And so the. He sent me a message after, like, the trip ended or whatever. He did the. He was in the finals, and he was like, I think my wife is gonna call me sushi guy for the next six months of my life. And that's how I recognize him. It was funny. Like, I feel like I saw a whole bunch of people a lot of times. And then there were some people I didn't even meet.

[Amy]

I know. Is that weird? When someone sent me a dm, they're like, oh, my gosh, you left already. I didn't get to meet you. And I'm like, how?

[CVS Advertiser]

How?

[Amy]

Because I feel like we met so many people all the time. Whether it was at specific events we were doing in the elevator, walking up and down the stairs while eating. Like, I just feel like there was so many opportunities. I. I don't know, like, it. But I guess, yeah, the ship is bigger than you think, and people are so spread out doing so many different things that. Yeah, you weren't. Even though it felt like we were all in the same place, I guess when we would do. When we did, like, the set sail thing, that was cool. Like, where everybody comes out onto the pool deck and the boat takes off. It's like the set sail party. And that was a cool moment because everybody's out there, but then at that point, then everybody scatters and hard to.

[Morgan]

And I don't even feel like everybody's all up there for that, because everybody's just excited to be on a ship. The first thing I do when I get on a cruise ship is walk around. I'm trying to figure out where everything is, figure out what options are for restaurants, where's the shops. That let me figure out where I'm at. And I still don't know where I'm at on the boat. Even though I do that. The first thing I do when getting on a ship, even by the last day we were leaving, I still was going the wrong direction. I still couldn't figure out where I was in relation to the boat. So I can't imagine just how many people were in different places that I never ran into, because I never got to that part of the boat.

[Sonesta Advertiser]

Yeah.

[Amy]

Like, one night I got lost, and I ended up in the spa area, and I was like, what? There's a spa? And the employees were having a meeting, and there was, like, 75, you know, massage Therapists or something. It felt like Matt. And I'm like, who are these women and where did they come from? And I mean, I assume there maybe were some men in the mix, but it was predominantly women and I had never seen them nor. I didn't even know that spa section existed. Did you get any spa treatments?

[Lowe's Advertiser]

No.

[Morgan]

I did go and sit in the sauna one day. I went and worked out one day.

[Amy]

That was the sauna?

[Sonesta Advertiser]

Yeah.

[Morgan]

And it was such a pretty sauna because it was out. It looked out to the ocean. So you just sat there, you're heating and you're just watching the waves.

[Amy]

Oh, that's crazy.

[Morgan]

It was really pretty. But that was.

[Amy]

I probably wouldn't have done that because I wouldn't have wanted to sweat off my spray tan, but I know.

[Morgan]

And I needed it that day because I really enjoyed the soft serve machine. That's my favorite thing about cruise ships is that there's unlimited soft serve just whenever you want it. Did you eat any of the soft serve? You never indulged?

[Amy]

No. Was that up on the top deck?

[Morgan]

It was. There's one at the buffet with like you could do chocolate vanilla swirl. And then there was one that was strawberry by the hamburgers and hot dogs area. And it's available all the time.

[Amy]

Okay. I did go late night one night to get food up there, but I didn't see the.

[Morgan]

Oh, dang, Amy. It's like my favorite part about cruising is that you just have 24 hour access to free ice cream.

[Amy]

I miss that.

[Morgan]

That was a good one. But I also just. It's crazy too. We were talking about, like how you get lost in there. There's a whole underground too. There's back passageways of things to go and the crews are all the way down at the bottom where there's things that most of the time you don't even go to those areas of the ship. Is that that crazy too?

[Amy]

Yeah. I went down there to take a shortcut and there. There was a whole different cafeteria and eating area. Like sort of like the. For the staff, but it was full blown, like a. When I say cafeteria, I guess I'm picturing it, you know, like at Luby's or something. Like a whole salad bar, a whole buffet, but it was strictly for the employees, so that's how many people they're feeding. It's like there's the cooks for the upstairs and then there's entire kitchens for their only job is to cook for staff.

[Morgan]

Isn't that so wild? Like cruise ships to me.

[Amy]

Are just.

[Morgan]

I sit on them and I'm like, we're on a floating thing that's in the ocean somehow staying up with all of this equipment, all these people. And we're just all out here pretending like we've known each other for a whole week. It's a wild experience. Cruise ships are.

[Amy]

Yeah. I liked it though.

[Morgan]

Did you have any least favorite things with the cruise?

[Amy]

When I drank too much.

[Morgan]

That was not it.

[Amy]

No. I was so sick. I. I don't know if it was a combo of what. And I'll also just take responsibility that the. The type of martini that we were having that Ray's wife introduced me to lychee. But Scuba Steve says it's lychee or something.

[Morgan]

Whichever way the L fruit.

[Amy]

It's this. That's a kind of fruit, I guess. And it was kind of weird because it looked like an eyeball. Did you get one?

[Morgan]

I did. I didn't get one, but I drank some of Laura's.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Okay.

[Amy]

It's really good.

[Morgan]

And the fruit does look like kind of an eyeball. It's really like squishy and interesting.

[Amy]

It's really weird, but yummy. And the drink, like. I don't know. I think they were just making them strong. I am not really sure. They were tasty. And we were so busy too though. I think I need to probably. I probably should have found the self serve machine because I think I also just wasn't eating as much as I normally do.

[Morgan]

Yeah.

[Amy]

So it's a combo of that.

[Sonesta Advertiser]

Well.

[Morgan]

And you don't drink much like that anymore.

[Amy]

No, no, no. So it was fun and it was fun to just kind of. Yeah. Detach from the world for a little bit. And the ride to the airport was brutal. And then when I got to the Nassau airport, I was waiting in line to check our bags and I looked at Eddie and I was like, watch my bag. I have to go throw up. And I went and I did. And I feel like people were like, oh gosh, stay away from that girl. She's sick. And I'm like, no, no, it's just alcohol. We are good. Because after I threw up I was feeling so much better. So much better.

[Morgan]

Did you eat anything at the airport to soak up some of the. The remains of the alcohol?

[Amy]

It. It took us so long. Eddie and I both have TSA Pre, but when work booked it, they didn't put us on there, which there was no line in the TSA Pre. Not a. Not a person. And we would have been through and had plenty of time to chill, maybe go get something to eat because we didn't have it. We were in the longest line ever and we had enough time. Eddie and I got separated, though, because he got taken back to a room in customs. So then I didn't see him till we got to the gate. But even to get to the gate, I only had time to go to the little store and I bought cheese crackers that sounded like crackers just sounded good, you know?

[Morgan]

Yeah.

[Amy]

And oh, oh, Nutter Butter.

[Morgan]

Those are the two things that sounded good.

[Amy]

Just like something. Like a cracker. Yeah, but one was salty and one was sweet. Those felt safe to me. I don't know. Eddie walked on with a greasy pizza, and I was like, I don't know that that's for me right now.

[Morgan]

But you have to go with whatever sounds good when you're hungover. Honestly, it used to be for me, I'd always get this Taco Bell potato griller thing, and it was the only thing that could solve my hangover problem. Anything else I tried to eat, it never worked. But whatever you're craving is always your hangover cure.

[Amy]

Mm.

[Morgan]

I've realized, like, your body is telling you exactly what it needs in that moment. And some people need a greasy pizza or a greasy burger. I needed my Taco Bell griller and you needed cheese and crackers and Nutter Butters.

[Amy]

Yep.

[Morgan]

Isn't that fun?

[Amy]

I had on my flight and then we got to Atlanta and we had to book it to our next flight. And so then when I got home, I finally was ready. I ordered a salad. I was like, ah, greens, protein, rice.

[Morgan]

Cleanses from my body. Oh, well, we did do something. I want to. I want to mention this, but we're going to take a quick break and we'll be right back.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Hey, it's Ryan Seacrest for Albertsons and Safeway. It is stock up savings time now through March 31st. Spring in for store wide deals and earn four times the points. Look for in store tags to earn on eligible items from Goldfish, Keebler, Doritos, All M M's, Drumstick, Outshine, and Kellogg's. Then clip the offer in the app for automatic event long savings. Stack up those rewards to save even more. Enjoy savings on top of savings. When you shop in store or online for easy drive up and go pickup or delivery, rest restrictions apply. See website for full terms and conditions.

[Orderly Meds Advertiser]

Are you trying to get weight loss support through telehealth? But it feels overwhelming and rushed? Check out orderlymeds.com now. Orderlymeds.com was built to be different. Here you connect with real doctors who take the time to understand your goals, review your eligibility, and guide you through a plan that's right for you. Orderly Meds provides access to proven GLP1 medications like semaglutide and Tirzepatide, including both name brand options and personalized compound versions when appropriate. So you have choices backed by clinical oversight, not guesswork. It's a simpler, more supportive telehealth experience designed around people who want clarity, care and confidence in their weight loss journey. And your medication is delivered directly to your home in discreet packaging so your experience stays private from start to finish. Do your research, ask the right questions, then visit orderlymeds.com podcast for an exclusive offer. Again, that's orderlymeds.com podcast. Individual results may vary. Not medical advice. Eligibility required. See Cite for details.

[Redfin Advertiser]

Let's talk about modern home shopping. It's sort of become a fun side hobby, right scrolling listings at night, dreaming about kitchens you've never seen or backyards you haven't even stepped foot in. All from the comfort of pretty much anywhere. Redfin knows a lot of people like you want to own but are stuck in this browsing mode loop. That's where Redfin flips the script with listings that update within minutes and tours you can book right from the Redfin app. You can see your dream home the moment it appears. Now, liking a listing is easy, but actually landing it? That's where Redfin comes in. Redfin has over 2200 agents with local expertise, and Redfin agents close twice as many deals as other agents. That means they want to help you win, not just window shop. Redfin is built to help you go from just looking to wait. This could actually be home. So become the newest neighbor on the block. Visit redfin.com to start finding and start owning. That's redfin.com Premier Protein it's for getting

[Premier Protein Advertiser]

after life, not just fitness. With 30 grams of protein, 160 calories and no sugar added, helping people fuel their joyful lives with Premier Protein, you can say yes to more. Whether it's crushing a big presentation at work, building an epic fort with the kids, or hitting the hiking trail with friends, Premier Protein offers delicious flavors like cafe latte, chocolate, caramel, vanilla, strawberry and cake batter, to name a few. Find your favorite [e-mail] find home wherever

[Sonesta Advertiser]

you roam at Sinesta Es and simply sweets. Stretch out and enjoy homelike amenities for however long you need. And when you're a Sonesta Travel Pass member, staying At Sonesta Es and Simply Suites means earning points toward free nights, upgrades, and more. Go to sonesta.com to book your stay and unlock their best rates with Sonesta Travel Pass here today, Rome tomorrow. Join [e-mail] Terms and conditions apply.

[Morgan]

We talked about this on Best Bits. Gosh, it's probably been three or four years now, but we had planned always to go sit at a bar during happy hour and have a drink, and we did technically accomplish that on the cruise.

[Amy]

We did do that. Although I think I got a phone call about my daughter during that, so I feel like Ray captured it on video or somebody did. Or a phone call.

[Morgan]

Definitely Ray.

[Amy]

Yeah. And you and BAE look like y' all are there, like, talking, and then I. You can tell I'm on a serious call. And I did take it right there at the bar.

[Morgan]

You did, but we were. Before that moment, we were all having martinis and sitting at the bar. So we half accomplished it.

[Amy]

Yes, we did.

[Morgan]

It only took us four years in a cruise, but we got there. Yes. So I wanted to at least applaud us for that, because there's a few things that we accomplished on this cruise, but anything else that comes to mind, Anything you were surprised about by the cruise?

[Amy]

The theater's really big. Like, the concerts in there were very cool. Yeah. Just how, like, the shops and the store, how big it is in the restaurant, Like. Yeah. Like, gotten the different part, like, the casino. Oh, my gosh. That's probably my favorite part. I'm not a big gambler, but, like, I've gone to Vegas so many times, and I will go and not even touch a blackjack table or any gambling at all. And, you know, our hotel, like, our room, like, I have to walk through the casino to get to my room, and I'm never tempted to stop. Well, let me tell you, I had such a good time playing blackjack on the boat that come Vegas in September, I'm probably gonna have to play blackjack when I get there because we had so much fun. Lunchbox was like, my coach, and we were winning. I mean, maybe that's why I had so much fun. It's because we were winning.

[Morgan]

It definitely adds to it. When you lose for sure, it makes you never want to go back again.

[Amy]

Winning it was crazy. I mean, of course we had some losses, but I was still up, and I'm like, this is weird. Like, is blackjack different at sea? Just feels different.

[Morgan]

It does feel a little different, and it was such a fun atmosphere in there. Something about the casino and everyone kind of feeling like they knew each other in a sense.

[Amy]

The dealers were nice and fun.

[Morgan]

The dealers are so much fun. At the end of the day, they want you to win, but also them win, which is a funny experience. I'm with you. We spent more time in the casino, but that's also because I was with Lunchbox most of the time, and that's where he wanted to spend time. And I was like, I, you know, I'm good. I don't need to spend money. I was spending other people's money, not my own. Yeah, I'm really bad about, like, if I've ever gone into a casino before, I'll give myself $25. And you can't do a lot with $25. But once I lose it, I'm out. And that's typically how I play. But there was Shelly and Damon, the listeners who kept giving. Every time I'd lose, they just give me more money. And I was like, please stop making me lose your money. I'm gonna keep doing this until. Until crabs. That's where I finally craps crabs.

[Amy]

Craps, definitely craps.

[Morgan]

Craps, not crabs. That was where I finally started to have some winnings and. And blackjack in the tournament. But that was all fake. It was just a house's money situation.

[Amy]

Right.

[Morgan]

So it didn't count. But it would have been baller if I did actually put in a thousand dollars of money and win the thousand dollars.

[Amy]

Pretty legit.

[Morgan]

How much did you end up walking away with?

[Amy]

I won a few hundred dollars because, I mean, I put in a hundred total and then walked away with, yeah, 400 something. Oh, yeah, that's a big one. So.

[Morgan]

And you cash them out. You have.

[Amy]

Cash it out. I have the cash.

[Morgan]

You did better than me.

[Amy]

That was.

[Morgan]

That's another side to it, is the casino shuts down when you go into port. It only. The casino is only active when you're out into the middle of the ocean, which I find really interesting, too.

[Amy]

Yeah. That's why I had to go back down and get my other chips, because I cashed them out, and they were like, oh, by the way, we're gonna be. Once we port, we're shut down. We're not open tomorrow. And I was like, oh, my gosh, I have more chips in my room from last night. Be right back. And I went. I cashed them out. And then I went up to my room, got more chips, cashed those out, and then I was good.

[Morgan]

And that was all from the same winnings. Or different.

[Amy]

Well, that was. The chips in my room were from the night before.

[Morgan]

Okay. So total.

[Amy]

You think you want, but I didn't put in. But it's all. Everything I was playing off of was from my original investment in.

[Morgan]

Original investment.

[Amy]

Yeah.

[Morgan]

That's some the lunchbox terminology there when it comes to the casino.

[Amy]

Dangerous language.

[Morgan]

I know. Okay, well, cruise. We feel good. We feel recapped.

[Amy]

Yeah.

[Morgan]

Are you ready for next year now that you've had this one under your belt?

[Amy]

Yeah. Especially now that I know what to expect and kind of all know how to pack better. And I just didn't know. Now I'm like, okay, I know. I got it.

[Morgan]

Have a little more grip on it. Do you. Does this make you want to go on the Alaskan cruise?

[Amy]

More or less. I still want to go on the Alaskan cruise. I just feel like it'd be a very different vibe. It is.

[Morgan]

As far as the clothes, you think you know how to pack for this one now, but clothes are different for Alaska, but similar demographic. I would say the Alaskan crowd is typically a little bit on the older side. I don't know why that is, but

[Amy]

I think just appreciation of nature and.

[Morgan]

Yeah, maybe. I don't know why. And maybe it's not.

[Amy]

Maybe it's not one you maybe take kids on. Yeah.

[Morgan]

Definitely a different environment. But everything else, as far as the cruise ship itself. Same.

[Amy]

Yeah.

[Morgan]

So I didn't know if it further pushed that along. Like, you're like, I have to make that happen now, or you're just kind of the same.

[Amy]

I need to call my sister and be like, are we gonna do this or what? Because I also really want to go to Paris. I feel like I gotta get some trips under my belt.

[Morgan]

I feel like you just have to make it happen.

[Amy]

I know.

[Morgan]

You just gotta make the call.

[Amy]

I know. Well, we only have two times a year. We can really take trips. So it's like summer or Christmas. And then Christmas is hard to do anything because we have our family traditions and. But.

[Morgan]

But you have two vacations a year.

[Amy]

Mm.

[Morgan]

And I think you should take them this year fully.

[Amy]

Well, I know, but the Christmas one isn't just as simple as, like, okay, well, maybe do Alaska then. Or do Paris then. It's more of like the summer one. I need to figure that out. I don't know. I'll call my sister.

[Ryan Seacrest]

I.

[Morgan]

At least one of them. You have to go somewhere you've never been.

[Amy]

Yeah.

[Morgan]

That's what I would encourage you to do.

[Amy]

For sure. Thank you for the encouragement.

[Morgan]

I think this is the year you make it happen.

[Amy]

I believe in you. Yes, I do think I'll go to Paris this year.

[Morgan]

That one's like. That's the itch. The one you have.

[Amy]

Yes.

[Morgan]

They often say, too, that the place you long to go the most is the one like that will bring out the best version of yourself. Like, if you have a really longing to go somewhere for a long period of time.

[Amy]

Oh, well, then that's probably.

[Morgan]

Yeah.

[Amy]

Paris for me. Or somewhere in Spain for me. The Alaskan cruise we just want to go on because that's what our mom wanted to do, which I highly encourage.

[Morgan]

I think you will love it.

[Amy]

But.

[Morgan]

Yeah. As far as your personal how you feel, I think Paris has been one of those for you for a long time. And maybe there's a reason.

[Amy]

Gotta book it. Find that version of me, My girlfriend

[Morgan]

and I, that we did the. The Paris, Barcelona, Belgium trip together.

[Amy]

Yes.

[Morgan]

We talk about it often. It's. I mean, every time we see each other, something from that trip comes up to our mind, or we'll be doing something and it reminds us. It was that. That felt like one of those trips that you're never gonna forget. You know what I mean?

[Amy]

Of course not.

[Morgan]

And you could go anywhere, but something about that one in particular, and maybe that's what's going to happen with you, and that's why your body's, like, pulling you to go.

[Amy]

Yeah, do it. Yeah. I guess I just need to. Yeah. I'll figure it out.

[Morgan]

I believe in you.

[Amy]

I will.

[Morgan]

It's going to happen.

[Amy]

It's just like, there's so many schedules to, like, keep in mind and to figure out. But it's on the. I don't have a vision board for this year, but it's on my mental vision board. Okay, well, I have, like, a physical one.

[Morgan]

I'm going to push you even harder and say, there's always going to be things to figure out, but this has been something that you've wanted to do for so many years.

[Amy]

Yeah.

[Morgan]

And I think this is the year you just have to say, I'm gonna do it, and it's gonna happen.

[Amy]

Okay. I'm gonna do it, and it's gonna happen.

[Morgan]

There we go.

[Amy]

Okay.

[Morgan]

I. I feel like Amy in Paris will be a moment, so I know you'll have your Emily in Paris moment.

[Amy]

I mean, maybe little.

[Morgan]

I mean, maybe you find, like, a job there. Maybe there's something I knew. I don't know, you know, like, maybe you fall in love with. With bakery. When I was over in Paris, I fell in love with the baking a lot. And I thought a lot about, oh, maybe I go to like baking school.

[Amy]

Cordon bleu croissants.

[Morgan]

Yeah. And bake. And then I just work in like a chocolate factory for the rest of my life. I do think about that sometimes.

[Sonesta Advertiser]

Yeah.

[Amy]

I mean, sometimes it'd be nice to just escape everything, but I have to be realistic. I'll probably just go for five to six days and come back with that attitude.

[Morgan]

Yes, that might be what happens. Okay, we're gonna take one more quick break and we'll be right back.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Hey, it's Ryan Seacrest for Albertsons and Safeway. It is Stock up Savings time now through March 31st. Spring in for storewide deals and earn four times the points. Look for in store tax to earn on eligible items from Smart Water, Healthy Choice, Continental, arrowhead, Red Bull, St James, Tillamook and Special K. Then clip the offer in the app for automatic event long savings. Stack up those rewards to save even more. Enjoy savings on top of savings when you shop in store or online for easy drive up and go pickup or delivery restrictions apply. See website for full terms and conditions.

[Lowe's Advertiser]

When people turn to telehealth for weight loss, they're looking for real support. That's why more people are choosing orderlymeds.com orderly meds connects you with real doctors and access to proven GLP1 medications like semaglutide and Tirzeptatide. No guessing, just a more supportive experience and all shipped directly to your door in discreet packaging. Do your research, ask questions, then visit orderlymeds.com podcast for an exclusive offer. That's orderlymeds.com podcast. Individual results may vary. Not medical advice, eligibility required. C site for details

[Redfin Advertiser]

Talk about modern home shopping. It's sort of become a fun side hobby, right? Scrolling listings at night, dreaming about kitchens you've never seen or backyards you haven't even stepped foot in. All from the comfort of pretty much anywhere. Redfin knows a lot of people like you want to own but are stuck in this browsing mode loop. That's where Redfin flips the script. With listings that update within minutes and tours you can book right from the Redfin app, you can see your dream home the moment it appears. Now, liking a listing is easy, but actually landing it? That's where Redfin comes in. Redfin has over 2200 agents with local expertise, and Redfin agents close twice as many deals as other agents. That means they want to help you win, not just window shop. Redfin is built to help you go from just looking to to wait. This could actually be home. So become the newest neighbor on the block. Visit redfin.com to start finding and start owning. That's redfin.com Premier Protein it's for getting

[Premier Protein Advertiser]

after life, not just Fitness. With 30 grams of protein, 160 calories and no sugar added, helping people fuel their joyful lives. With Premier Protein, you can say yes to more. Whether it's crushing a big presentation at once, building an epic fort with the kids, or hitting the hiking trail with friends, Premier Protein offers delicious flavors like cafe latte, chocolate, caramel, vanilla, strawberry and cake batter, to name a few. Find your favorite [e-mail] from coast to coast.

[Sonesta Advertiser]

Unlock adventure at Red Lion Hotels by Sinesta, where restful, sleep, friendly service and local knowledge await. Whether for business or pleasure, spend less and make more of every trip. When you sign up for Sinesta Travel Pass, you'll get our best rates instantly. Go to sonesta.com to book your stay and unlock our best rates with Sonesta Travel Pass. Here today, Rome tomorrow. Join [e-mail] terms and conditions apply.

[Morgan]

What about everything else? How's Maggie and how's Cara?

[Amy]

Everybody's doing.

[Morgan]

I love how I went immediately to ask about the animals. Sorry. How are your kids?

[Amy]

Also every. I feel like everybody is doing good right now. I guess the main thing on our calendar is track season is beginning for Stevenson, so he's very pumped and he's really trying to improve his time on the mile, which he has done. And have you started running with him?

[Morgan]

Is that a thing yet?

[Amy]

No, no. I ran with him when he was fundraising for Haiti a few months ago, but I did one mile and on the app. He had an app tracking every mile because he did a half marathon. The mile he ran with me was his slowest. He was like, mom, this is the mile I did with you. And it was like way slower than everybody else's.

[Morgan]

So do you feel like it'll encourage you to run more or run no more.

[Amy]

I just don't think I'm a runner.

[Morgan]

I am.

[Amy]

I used to be a runner, but I just don't think my body is made for that. I have started stretch classes at the stretch lab. Okay, Stretch lab. Speaking of my body and maybe my ability to run or just feel more agile and flexible and why did you

[Morgan]

start going to classes for this? Did you not feel like at home was at it?

[Amy]

I guess I'll call it a session. I don't know that it's a class. But so I bought. I. I signed up for three months to go, like, twice a month or something for three months. I could go once a week, but I was like, honestly, that's gonna be hard. And for me to do. So I gave my goal myself a goal of every other week, and then I stretch it home in between. I really just am using it as a Kickstarter because I need to start stretching more at home before and after walks and even just when I wake up or if I'm watching TV or doing something, like, just making sure I'm being wise with that time. And of course, I don't have to stretch the whole time, but I just find the older I get, like, I'm really starting to feel it. And so I go in there, and they kind of assess, like, where I might need to focus my attention, and then they help give me stretches, and then they help. And one of the things that is impactful is creating the resistance. So they want you to, like, push against them with, like, 20% of your force and then release. And they'll be able to. To push a little bit further after you release. And you can do that sort of thing at home, like in the doorway, like using a wall or the door. The doorway, like I just said, as your resistance and then release. And so just learning things like that that are gonna help keep me strong. And so do you feel like this

[Morgan]

is a little bit from your. Because you've always had the low back injury?

[Amy]

Yeah, I have low. Yeah. My low back has always been weird from running. Like, when I ran a marathon in college, I hurt my right knee and my. Because I was overcompensating then my left foot. So those two things have always caused me issues and never fully broken.

[Morgan]

You never had surgeries or anything, right?

[Amy]

Just no strained, pulled. Oh, gosh.

[Morgan]

All the things.

[Amy]

I don't even know what I did, but let me tell you, I should not have even completed the marathon. But I had put in so much training that I wanted to finish it. And my mom and my boyfriend at the time were meeting me, like, every four miles, they would go to a different checkpoint, and my mom would give me a leave. I'd pop more pills just so I could mask the pain enough to cross the finish line.

[Morgan]

Why'd you train for a marathon? What was behind that? Did you love running?

[Amy]

Once upon a time, I mean, yes, I used to run, or I thought I loved to run. I mean, I ran cross country in high school.

[Morgan]

Okay.

[Amy]

I also think I looked at It As a way to force me to exercise. And I. So some of that probably was unhealthy because I was using it as a tool to. Or as like, an excuse of, like, oh, well, yeah, I'm a. I'm a lot. I'm a runner, so I need to go run five miles or six. So. But also, that's how I had girlfriends. That's how we would bond and hang out. Like, we would go for runs. Some of my sorority sisters, like, that's what we would do to, like. I mean, of course we would go out afterwards, but it was. That's where we would talk and catch up, because we would talk the entire time. And one of my sorority sisters, Lauren, signed up for the marathon training at Texas A and M, because every year A and M would take a group to a marathon in Austin, and she was like, I'm gonna do this. She ended up dropping out, but I was like, well, I'm just gonna stick with it because I've already done it. And the guy I was dating at the time, he thought it was really impressive. And I was like, yeah, it is, isn't it?

[Morgan]

Had to stick with it at that point.

[Amy]

So then I did it, and then I was so miserable afterwards that I was horrible to be around. He broke up with me.

[Morgan]

Not because of that.

[Amy]

No, no, no. Because of that. I was horrible to be around. I was in so much pain. My body got. I don't know if it's like the acid. There's something that releases with the running. I was so swollen and just retaining so much water. The lactic acid buildup. Like, there's something that my body did not respond well to the marathon. So the furthest I had run before the marathon, so marathon's 26.2. The furthest I'd ever run was 20 miles. And our coach said, that's all you need. If you can do 20, you can do 26. Like, it's. The rest isn't 75% mental after that, as long as you've done 120, your body should be fine. Well, I went into the marathon with my body already not fine. I had been water jogging a lot, which.

[Morgan]

What is water jogging?

[Amy]

Just. I would get. There were groups of us in our training group. If you couldn't hit the street, hit the pavement, if you had any injuries, they would. We would meet at the pool at A and M and put these harnesses on, and you're in the water and you jog and you jog for a certain amount of time, and that's basically your distance, and you're working the same muscles as you would if you're running. So you could essentially train in water and then take it to land and be.

[Morgan]

But, gosh, being on pavement was hurting you, Right? And so is that why you were water jogging?

[Sonesta Advertiser]

Yes. Yeah.

[Amy]

But I was giving my joints a break through the water jogging. So that way, I mean, it would have been far worse if I had just kept training on the pavement anyway. I should not have run the marathon, but I did. I have this T shirt still to prove it.

[Morgan]

You can't ever get rid of that T shirt.

[Amy]

No, I cannot. And a medal somewhere. But I really was swollen and I couldn't walk, so none of my clothes were fitting, and I carbo loaded like crazy before it. So I, of course. And then I wasn't. I went from running a ton to not running at all. So I kept carbo loading. So, like, I don't even know, like, where I thought I was like, oh, maybe I'll lose weight during this marathon. I gained weight, which for me at the time in college, that didn't feel good. So I think I was unhappy about that. I couldn't walk. Like, he would drop me off. We were neighbors. So he would pick me up for classes on campus and then drop me off close to where and then he would go park and walk. Because, I mean, obviously on college campuses, you walk a ton. Yeah, I was in my pajama pants, limping to class, miserable. Like, not nice. And I mean, not meaning to be.

[Morgan]

Yeah, you were going through things, obviously.

[Amy]

What's the word? I was irritable. Cause I felt so uncomfortable. And I would have broken up with me too. I do not blame him at all one bit. We ended up eventually getting back together maybe a year and a half or two years. A year and a half after, maybe. Okay, we got back together. But that.

[Morgan]

It didn't. Did it not last then either.

[Amy]

I had other issues. And then he broke up with me again. Looking back, I'm like, I don't blame you.

[Morgan]

Have you seen this guy at all since. In any way, shape or form?

[Amy]

Yes. Yes. Because he's married to a girl. We. We both know he's married to her sister.

[Morgan]

That's wild. So have you guys ever, like, small world had a conversation about that?

[Amy]

Yeah, I saw him at a concert. We were in Austin for something, and it was right after my mom died. And he. He came up and said, hey, I was really sorry to hear about your mom. And I was like, yeah, but that's that's the first time I'd seen him since we've broken up.

[Morgan]

That's crazy that he was. He came back in your life, and

[Amy]

he was only there because of that mutual friend I'm talking about. And so that was interesting, but that was such a long time ago. Like, it doesn't even feel like he's got a family. I have a family. Like, it's not. It wasn't any. It's just one of those. More of like, I'm embarrassed how I acted. I mean, he probably hasn't even thought twice about it. But it's sort of when you're the one getting broken up with and later in life, you think of. I mean, I had two relationships in college that meant a lot to me. He was one of them. So obviously you think those are your college relationships. Those count more than, like, high school. And while they weren't that long, it was just. We tried to get back together, and then he was like, oh, no, I guess this time it's not the marathon, it's something else. And it was. I had stuff I needed to work through. I wasn't healthy.

[Morgan]

I was thinking about this the other day because somebody on the. This happened on the cruise. Some girl had come up to me, and she was like, hey, we went to college together. And I was like, what year? And I was trying to put all the pieces together, and I didn't know her, but we had, like, one mutual friend. And later on, I got a message from another listener on the ship. Was like, hey, do you know this girl? She's like, really? She's sharing a lot of information about you and, like, saying that you weren't kind to her in college. And I was like, we didn't even go to school together. We already confirmed this. Like, that we had different times. And then I was, like, spiraling, and I was like, man, if you think about your life and just all the people that you pass in your life and all the people you interact with, all the relationships you've had, and even just strangers, even moments in time where somebody was part of your life for a few months rather than years or whatever, and you just really think about that concept of you never know the part you played in somebody's story. And that was, like, a moment where I was very much, like, trying to go through my file in my brain of, like, did I. Did something happen? Am I missing something? That I do something? And I never. I didn't know this person at all. I never met her up until that moment. But it at least had me spiraling in that direction, you know, to be like, did I? And it is. It's wild, the roles you will play in somebody's life, whether they're small or significant. And you don't know until you maybe cross paths one day again, or you never cross paths, but for somebody, it was a huge moment, and for the other person, it was nothing. Yeah, it's crazy to think about that

[Amy]

there are different people we've worked with over the years, or, like, I think even in this company or being in Austin, and then people I don't know. Yes, you're right. It's like high school, college, career, different careers, encounters. Maybe how you were acting during a certain season, or if it was a small encounter, maybe one day or a season that was maybe six months or a year. Like, there's definitely times I'm not proud of how I acted or behaved. And there's probably some people that I definitely owe an apology to for sure, but I don't know if I'll ever see them again, you know?

[Morgan]

Well, and that's the thing.

[Amy]

You don't know. Their perception of me might be very different than. Yeah.

[Morgan]

Cause you meet them at different phases of your life. So who you were then is probably a different person than now. And. And I think where the. The lack of that comes from is if you meet somebody again and they're the same person, you're like, oh, okay, that. That's just. That's who you were. That's okay. But I think for most people, that's not the case. You know, they. They grow and evolve and life changes them. But it's. It was just funny. It had me, like, in a rabbit hole of just thinking about all the people I've encountered in my life and all the moments where maybe I was a villain, maybe I was a hero, or maybe I was nothing, you know, of, like, where. Where did that impact somebody along the line? And now I'm thinking about you and your ex boyfriend and how you had, like, this. These two moments. And now he's kind of like acquaintance in a way.

[Amy]

And I mean, not really. I haven't seen him. I mean, even seeing him that first time, that was years ago. I mean, that was probably 2000. My mom died in 2014, so I probably still haven't seen him in a decade. But, I mean, I'll see him on our friend's Instagram or whatever and be like, oh, that's crazy. Yeah, they're family now because, you know, and I think you can also romanticize the past some, too. Like, for me, I was so heartbroken when we broke up that I probably romanticized what version he was to me because I was so devastated.

[Morgan]

Yeah.

[Amy]

And it was so perfect. But again, I get it, and I am thankful that I have had growth and I'm not stuck in that. I think a lot of that time in my life was very. I was very insecure, which also would lead to being misunderstood a lot, because sometimes when you're insecure and you might be quieter, it's bitchy. And so I definitely had those moments, but those in eating disorder era for me. So I was very preoccupied.

[Morgan]

Well, and we had Jodi Messina on this week, and she mentioned something like that about being at an awards and how she was very. Just insecure being in a room of a bunch of women like Faith Hill.

[Amy]

And, oh, yeah, she said she didn't want to leave her dressing room. Yeah.

[Morgan]

And how it could have likely been perceived that she was being mean when she was just afraid to be in that space. And it's just. It's a funny, like, retrospective way of looking at things and seeing just a role that you play in a lot of things and what you were like in those situations. And this is one of those where you had a really unique one where you can look at it and look at the marathon.

[Amy]

Oh, my God, I was Crazy town. Yeah.

[Morgan]

And all of those.

[Amy]

But probably didn't work out the second time because I've told this story on my podcast with Kat, and she loves to bring it up from time to time. But, like, he had made eggs one morning, and I wasn't eating egg yolk at the time. Yolk. She also says. I say egg yolk.

[Morgan]

Weird.

[Amy]

Which I do. And I. It was, you know, the early 2000s, I was only eating egg whites, and I freaked out. Like, not at him, but it was like I didn't know what to do. Like, I almost. Like, it's like it paralyzed me because it was all mixed together and I was. I clearly needed food. I think I was hungry. But when they were mixed, I was like, what do I do? And I was so restricted, and my brain couldn't. It's like my lid flipped sort of, you know, describe, like, the front part of your brain. If you look at that prefrontal cortex as, like, once it lifts up and flips. Like, if you have kids that sometimes you're like, why are they being so irrational right now? They're not understanding what their lid maybe is flipped. And there's no rational thinking when the lid Is flipped. And I think that because I was in the throes of my eating disorder, my lid flipped over, not knowing how I was supposed to eat these eggs now. And I was panicked and freaking out. And I think that's when he was like, okay, this is not how I want to live my life.

[Morgan]

I don't, like, fight over egg whites.

[Amy]

We weren't even fighting. Like, I wasn't mad at him. It just ruined my attitude. It ruined the morning. Like, whatever. We had the rest of the day. Like, we were at his family's place in Texas, and I think I just ruined the vibe. Like, total buzz kill. But I have compassion for that version of me, too, because I was doing the best that I could. I guess, at the time, without the proper tools at all, I had none. I feel like at that moment, somebody probably should have checked me in somewhere. But even he didn't know. It's not like I was being vocal with him as an adult. Now I can look back at. I wasn't even 25 yet. So my underdeveloped brain. Because now we know the brain's not even developed till 25. So in my young 20s, having an eating disorder and trying to rationalize my behavior, I'm not gonna be able to make it make sense. I can't. So I have compassion for that version of me, and I'm thankful that I have healing and that there is hope and healing in that, because I had it when it came back after my mom died in my marriage, too, and I got restrictive again. And I'm sure there wasn't the egg white episode, but there was probably another. Something similar that my husband had to deal with. But I think as you're married, that's the difference. Like, I was able to. I felt safe with this partner that I had, and I wanted to tell him about it when it returned. After my mom died, we had conversations. That's the difference. Like, young brain me. I wasn't having conversations with my boyfriend of, like, oh, this is actually what's happening.

[Morgan]

I have this.

[Amy]

An eating disorder. He didn't know, you know?

[Orderly Meds Advertiser]

No.

[Morgan]

At the time, it was.

[Amy]

No. I kept it very secret. I was. It was hidden. I felt shame. I was. You know, I felt like, why can't I just be like, normal girls who'll just eat an egg? I don't know. Or at that point, maybe a McGriddle or something. Because I felt like normal girls, they could just go through the drive through and, you know, because I think that's what he had that morning. And then, like, I was like, no, I'll make eggs at the house. And he was like, okay, well, I'll do it for you. But he had picked up McDonald's. Anyway, good times. Can anyone just relate to this? Yes.

[Morgan]

Yes again. Hey, it's back to being the story you played in other people's lives. And it's an interesting. It's just something to think about in retrospect. And I sometimes wish there was just a button I could press and kind of play memories and say, how did I forget that memory completely? Is that something I blacked out. Was that something I need to remember? Do I owe somebody an apology?

[Sonesta Advertiser]

Right.

[Amy]

Or if, like, something comes up, like, now I'm thinking about him. And I was like, he was just an overall awesome, good dude. And then if I were to come up with him, which probably has not been the case, but, like, if someone were to be like, oh, wow, okay. You know, Amy, or you, whatever, he might be like, yeah, she's freaking crazy, right?

[Morgan]

And I'm like, dang, I really need to, like, make some of those decisions better.

[Amy]

What do you mean she's crazy? Well, one time I made her eggs.

[Morgan]

He probably does think about if he ever makes eggs now in his life. It's probably like, there was that one time.

[Amy]

Man, I hope not.

[Morgan]

Oh, well, thanks for being here this weekend, Amy. Talking about all kinds of random things, and it was a good cruise recap. And if you want to remember, you can come on the cruise next year. Topshelf, countrycruise.com. you can get your cabin and come hang out with us if there's another martini bar you know, might find us there.

[Amy]

I mean, I'll probably.

[Morgan]

You'll have a year to recover.

[Amy]

Yes, at that point, I will be able to, but I'm gonna need a limit.

[Morgan]

We'll. We'll have somebody watching you this time. We'll have people watching both of us. I think that will be a good thing. Okay, we're jumping out of here. We're gonna go. ANSW listener questions in part three, if you want to check that out. Otherwise, this is where we leave you. Amy, where can. Are you good over there?

[Redfin Advertiser]

Yeah.

[Amy]

I was trying to read my bottle, but I realized I just opened up a little suja drink. Lemon, cayenne pepper, suja juice thingy. And I was like, oh, what is in here? And I was trying to read the ingredients, and I cannot, because I need my readers.

[Morgan]

I can read it for you.

[Amy]

I helped.

[Morgan]

I helped. Eddie.

[Amy]

The print is too tiny. People can find me radio Amy on Instagram and Feeling Things with Amy and Kat on Instagram for our podcast, which obviously is the name of our podcast, which is Feeling Things with Amy and Kat. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

[Morgan]

Awesome. And you can follow me obgirlmorgan and the show obbyboneshow. Check us out on YouTube. Lots of content up there.

[Amy]

All right, bye everybody.

[Lowe's Advertiser]

That's the best bits of the week with Morgan. Thanks for listening. Be sure to check out the other two parts this weekend. Go follow the show on all social

[Amy]

platforms obbyboneshow and follow ebgirlmorgan to submit

[Lowe's Advertiser]

your listener questions for next week's episode.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Hey, it's Ryan Seacrest for Albertsons and Safeway. It is Stock up Savings time now through March 31st. Spring in for store wide deals and earn four times the points. Look for in store tags to earn on eligible items from Goldfish, Keebler, Doritos, All M M's, Drumstick, Outshine and Kellogg's. Then clip the offer in the app for automatic event long savings. Stack up those rewards to save even more. Enjoy savings on top of savings when you shop in store or online for easy drive up and go pickup or delivery restrictions apply. See website for and conditions at CVS

[CVS Advertiser]

it matters that we're not just in your community, but that we're part of it. It matters that we're here for you when you need us, day or night, and we want everyone to feel welcomed and rewarded. It matters that CVS is here to fill your prescriptions and here to fill your craving for a tasty and yeah, healthy snack. At cvs, we're proud to serve your community because we believe, believe where you get your medicine matters. So Visit [e-mail] or just come by our store. We can't wait to meet you. Store hours vary by location.

[Redfin Advertiser]

There's a difference between liking a house and actually getting it. Redfin is built to make up that difference and close the gap between finding and owning the home for you. Redfin agents close twice as many deals as other agents, so when you find a home you love, you're not a step behind when it comes to making an offer. That means less watching great homes disappear and more focus on the one you'll call home. Redfin helps turn saved listings into real addresses. Get [e-mail] own the dream I'm US

[Lowe's Advertiser]

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. We all seem to be in a rush these days, from work to driving our kids around. But when you're behind the wheel, please do not speed a few minutes saved by going faster is never worth the risk. So follow the speed limit, enjoy the drive, maybe bring some snacks for the kids. And know that along the way you're getting quality time with your family, paid for by nhtsa.

[Orderly Meds Advertiser]

Are you trying to get weight loss support through telehealth? But it feels overwhelming and rushed? Check out orderlymeds.com now. Orderlymeds.com was built to be different. Here you connect with real doctors who take the time to understand your goals, review your eligibility and guide you through a plan that's right for you. Orderly Meds provides access to proven GLP1 medications like semaglutide and Tirzepatide, including both name brand options and personalized compound versions when appropriate. So you have choices backed by clinical oversight, not guesswork. It's a simpler, more supportive telehealth experience designed around people who want clarity, care and confidence in their weight loss journey. And your medication is delivered directly to your home in discreet packaging so your experience stays private from start to finish. Do your research, ask the right questions, then visit orderlymeds.com podcast for an exclusive offer. Again, that's orderlymeds.com podcast. Individual results may vary. Not medical advice eligibility required. See Cite for details.