UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone

Dec 18 2024 453 ep. 26 mins 9.3k
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UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone breaks down the centuries of sexist socialization that causes us to struggle with self-doubt, burnout, and anxiety. Hosted by Master Feminist Coach Kara Loewentheil, J.D., founder of The School of New Feminist Thought and author of Take Back Your Brain (Penguin 2024), each episode teaches you how to turn down the noise of societal expectations, turn up the volume on what YOU really want in life, and change your thinking to make sure you go get it. This podcast is an essential resource for anyone eager to embrace a life free from limiting beliefs and societal constraints. If you ever find yourself asking questions like… *Why am I so anxious about stuff that isn’t a big deal? *How can I stop overthinking everything? *Am I selfish for wanting my life to look different? *Will I ever feel comfortable in my body? *Am I a bad parent? *How can I ask for more money at work? *Can I stop people-pleasing? *How can my partner and I communicate better? … then you won’t want to miss an episode. Visit schoolofnewfeministthought.com to learn more about The School of New Feminist Thought and more.

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373. Most Habit Change Advice is Wrong - Inconsistency Is the Key to Success

Dec 18 2024 22 mins  
Do you feel like new habits just don’t stick? Like no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to get it “right” from the start? Here’s the thing: you’ve probably been taught that perfect consistency is the only way to make habits work—but that’s total BS. What if the real key is actually embracing inconsistency?In this episode, I’m flipping the script on conventio

372. Patriarchy-Proof Your Resolutions (Greatest Hits)

Dec 11 2024 22 mins  
Tired of setting New Year’s resolutions that fizzle out by February? The problem isn’t you—it’s the patriarchy. In this episode, I teach you how to “patriarchy-proof” your resolutions so they reflect your values, not the ones you’ve been trained to prioritize.We’ll dig into how social conditioning shapes your goals without you even realizing it—and why breaking fr

New Mini-Course: How to Make and KEEP Your Resolutions

Dec 11 2024 9 mins  
Join us in The Feminist Self-Help Society for access to this brand new mini-course complete with new audio lessons and a workbook all about making and keeping your resolutions. And, make sure you sign up before Dec 31 because the price will be increasing! Click here to learn more and to join us: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/resolutions/

371. Stop Fetishizing Systemic Change or Your Brain in Denmark

Dec 04 2024 14 mins  
Have you ever caught yourself daydreaming about how much better your life would be if you lived in a country with more progressive policies? Universal healthcare, affordable childcare, endless vacation days—it sounds like paradise, right? I know I’ve been there. But is the grass really greener, or is this just another sneaky way our brains trick us into thinking the solution is

370. How to Handle Disagreement Better

Nov 27 2024 17 mins  
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a disagreement that feels like it’s going nowhere, just looping around the same points? Maybe it’s because deep down, you believe the only way to "resolve" it is if the other person totally agrees with you—or you have to surrender and agree with them. Sound familiar?Tune in as I break down a game-changing reframe for navigating conflict.

369. Marriage & Money: A Conversation with Megan Gorman

Nov 20 2024 24 mins  
Who you choose to tie the knot with is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make. Even though marriage has evolved a lot over time, it is still an economic institution that women regularly lose their financial independence to. So, whether you're single or partnered, how can you prevent this from happening? To answer this question, I'm joined by tax attorney, wealth ex

Bonus: Election Mindset Shifts You Can Make Right Now

Nov 14 2024 27 mins  
Are you catastrophizing about current events and feeling paralyzed by fear and uncertainty? It’s easy to get caught up in the echo chamber of social media and the news, leaving you feeling disempowered and overwhelmed. But what if you could learn to hold belief in the world you want to see, even when the evidence isn’t there yet?In this bonus episode, I explore some of the comm

368. How to Stop Avoiding Your Problems

Nov 13 2024 22 mins  
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Bonus: How to Calm Your Brain Right Now

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