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UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
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…
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- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
Bonus: Election Mindset Shifts You Can Make Right Now
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…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
368. How to Stop Avoiding Your Problems
Have you ever avoided dealing with a problem, hoping it would just go away on its own? I know I have -- and I have a WILD story to share with you about what…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
Bonus: How to Calm Your Brain Right Now
Given the events in the United States this week, many of us have brains that are running wild. You might be feeling scared, angry, disappointed, and a whole…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
367. Leadership & Self Compassion: An Interview with Jerry Colonna
Do you ever feel like the more successful you become ... the worse you feel? Jerry Colonna, a venture-capital-guy-turned-Buddhist-executive-coach, found…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
366. The Costs and Benefits of Standing Out: A Conversation with Deesha Dyer
How often do you feel like you’re concealing the “real” you? Do you struggle with being your authentic self, especially in challenging environments?…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
365. When to Choose Therapy v. Coaching
Are you having a tough time figuring out whether therapy or coaching is right for you? Both have their own benefits, but it can be overwhelming to figure out…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
Seth Godin: How to Be Strategic In Your Life
I'm sure there are plenty of you who saw the word "strategy" in this episode's title and thought, “I’m not a strategic thinker, so this won’t apply to me.” And…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
364. The Efficiency Trap - And What to Aim For Instead
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "I’ve got to get my shit together?" -- even if your life is... pretty together, given the circumstances? Even if you're…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
363. Raising Feminist Kids (and Raising Yourself!): A Conversation with Jo-Ann Finkelstein
How do the messages you received as a child impact the way you parent your own kids? What if we could raise the next generation to be more empowered…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
362. Greatest Hits: Confidence, Happiness & Self-Safety
Have you ever thought about what a truly fulfilling life might look like to you? Not just a life that includes more fleeting moments of happiness -- but a life…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
Bonus: Should You Cancel Your Family?: An Interview with Brit Barron, author of Do You Still Talk to Grandma? When the Problematic People in Our Lives Are the Ones We Love
Have you ever felt pressured to cut someone out of your life because of their problematic views or actions -- even when it's family? In today's polarized…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
361. How to Be Decisive
How often do you feel like you don’t REALLY know what you want? Do you ever catch yourself waiting for someone more knowledgeable, responsible, or wise to…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
360. Self-Responsibility: The Cure
As you heard last week, women are constantly taking over-responsibility for everything and everyone in their lives- and it's exhausting. What if I told you…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
359. Over-Responsibility: The Spin
Society teaches women that we are responsible for everything – from our appearance to others’ emotions, and even outcomes beyond our control. This belief…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
358. Why & How to Be Extraordinary (Yes I’m Talking to You)
As women, we’re taught not to think too highly of ourselves or to believe that we’re "special". Only a select few can be extraordinary, so why try, right? This…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
357. Using My Brain to Hit the Bestseller Lists
If you have a big, ambitious goal- whether it’s becoming a bestselling author or something else entirely- this week's episode is for you. When my book, Take…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
356. My Feminist Wedding & Future Self
Are you tired of feeling like you have to follow a strict set of rules when it comes to planning your wedding? If so, you NEED to tune in this week. In this…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
355. The Role of Urges in Parenting & Being Parented
Parenting can be a real trip, right? We spend so much time telling our kids what to do and how to behave. But what happens when they grow up and don't need us…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
354. Greatest Hits with Mary's Cup of Tea: The Virgin/Mother/Whore Paradigm & How to Stop Giving a Shit
As women, we're often placed in prefabricated boxes that come with their own roles and expectations -- also know as the virgin/mother/whore paradigm. But what…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
353. Is Anxiety Ever Useful?
Do you wish your anxiety would just -poof- disappear? Most people would give anything to get rid of their anxiety, but have you ever considered that it could…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
352. Greatest Hits: Is It All My Fault? & Other Questions
There's one big question most people brush up against when they start learning about thought work: "Is everything my fault? These are MY Thoughts, after all!"…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
351. From the Horse’s Mouth - Real Stories
Are you waiting for something to magically change in your life? Or, would you rather take control and create the outcomes you want most? This week, I share…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
350. Greatest Hits: How to Know When Emotional Difficulty Is Worth It
What if I told you that facing emotional difficulty head-on -- instead of numbing out, hiding from it, or trying to "positive-think" your way out of it --…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
349. How to Stop Giving a F*ck What Other People Think
In celebration of Independence Day, I'm discussing one of the ultimate forms of independence - breaking free from caring about what others think. As social…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
348. Greatest Hits: How to Know What You Want
Understanding what you want is key to creating a life you won’t regret when you die. So why do so many women struggle to pinpoint exactly what that is? If you…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
347. Confidence, Happiness & Self-Safety
How do you know if you’re happy? Not just momentarily, but in the big picture sense of living the life you truly want with no regrets? Join me this week as I…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
346. Why Rest & Pleasure Can Be Hard - But Are Keys to Being Happy
Do you find it hard to relax if there’s still laundry to be done, or if someone’s mad at you? Most women do. The reality is that most of us find resting and…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
Feminist Dating Advice with Lily Womble
Can you be a feminist and still participate in finding a partner in today’s dating landscape? How can you allow yourself to want a partner while maintaining…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
345. What is Happiness?
If you identify as a feminist, you've probably heard the stereotypes: we're "angry", "too serious", and "can't take a (typically sexist) joke". While being a…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
Kicking Patriarchy Out of Our Brains in the Workplace: A Conversation with Bonnie Hammer
In this episode I sit down with Bonnie Hammer, Vice Chairman of NBC Universal and author of the upcoming book, "15 Lies Women Are Told at Work and the Truth We…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
344. Mentally Strong Women: An Interview with Amy Morin
Ever wonder if you're capable of having a world-changing idea? Or why so many women struggle with self-doubt and tend to downplay their successes? In this…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
343. THE BOOK IS OUT TODAY! (And Why Accomplishments Can Feel Anticlimactic and That’s OK)
Drumroll, please! My book, Take Back Your Brain: How a Sexist Society Gets in Your Head - and How to Get It Out, is finally here! Having my book out in the…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
Radical Acceptance and Action (TBYB Sneak Peek Ch 10)
Dive into the transformative world of Radical Acceptance and Action with me in this episode! We're not just talking theory; we're exploring how to apply these…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
342. Creating Your Feminist Future Self - and The Future World (Feminist Mindset Principles Series Ep 8)
You’ve probably heard of the term ‘future self'... but what does it mean to become your future self? In this final episode of the Feminist Mindset Principles…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
How to Get Everything Done With Ease (TBYB Sneak Peek Ch 9)
In this bonus episode, I'm dismantling the all-too-familiar cycle of overwhelm that seems to haunt us all. You know the one - where your plans to relax are…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
341. What to Change Today to Change Your Actions Tomorrow (Feminist Mindset Principles Series Ep 7)
How often do you vow to do better in the future, or dream of being different... and how often does that actually happen? Whether it’s a mistake at work, a…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
Better Money Thoughts (TBYB Sneak Peak Ch 8)
In this bonus episode (and sneak peek of my new book!) we unwrap the often-unspoken complexities surrounding women and money. We'll take a deeper look at my…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
340. How to Change Your Brain & Beliefs (Feminist Mindset Principles Series Ep 6)
Does it sometimes seem like your brain has 0 interest in letting go of the old beliefs that no longer serve you? Yep, been there too -- and it's all too…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
How to Feel Calm & Sexy In Your Love Life! (TBYB Sneak Peek Ch 7)
Have you ever heard of object-of-desire based arousal? It's a product of socialization that explains why we find it SO hard to feel turned on or sexy if…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
339. How to Feel Better (Or At Least Less Bad) (Feminist Mindset Principles Series Ep 5)
Ever find yourself caught in a whirlwind of negative emotions? One moment you're feeling hopelessly sad, and the next, you're steeped in embarrassment or…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
Perfectionism & Validation (TBYB Sneak Peek Ch 6)
In this mini episode, we're taking a sneak peek at Chapter Six of my upcoming book, Take Back Your Brain: How a Sexist Society Gets in Your Head... and How to…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
338. Why It Doesn’t Matter If Your Thoughts Are True (Feminist Mindset Principles Series Ep 4)
Have you ever paused and asked yourself if everything you think is... even actually true? That’s exactly what we're tackling in this week's episode, where…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
Your Body Manifesto (TBYB Sneak Peek Ch 5)
If you've ever found yourself in a silent war with your body, or comparing yourself to everyone around you as soon as you walk into a room -- trust me, you're…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
337. Three Keys to Changing Your Thoughts (Feminist Mindset Principles Series Ep 3)
Behind the door of self-coaching lies an entirely new version of you and your life... but there are three keys required to unlock that door. Almost every time…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
How to Change Bad Habits (TBYB Sneak Peek Ch 3-4)
In this bonus episode, we delve into the common struggle of changing bad habits and behaviors. Kara shares her personal experience of feeling stuck in a cycle…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
336. Self-Help When the World is Burning (Feminist Mindset Principles Series Ep 2)
You know how it kind of feels like everything is going wrong with the world at once right now? There’s war, climate concerns, an upcoming election, and more…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
Three Ways to Handle Negative Emotion (TBYB Sneak Peek Ch 2)
If you've ever felt like you're at the mercy of your negative emotions... you're not alone. And in a world of self-help advice that insists you should "Feel…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
335. Self-Help Without Patriarchy (Feminist Mindset Principles Series Ep 1)
Have you ever felt embarrassed about perusing the self-help section of a bookstore or reading a self-help book out in public? Maybe you wonder whether trying…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
Intersectionality, Abuse & Victim Blaming (TBYB Sneak Peek Ch 1)
Have you ever worried that thought work might be helping you get comfortable with bad circumstances? Do you wonder if the idea that we're responsible for our…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
A Different Life Through Self-Compassion
If you catch yourself worrying “Am I a bad person for thinking that?”, or carrying “Wtf is wrong with me!” guilt for the way you feel about something…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
334. THE BOOK IS HERE! Pre-Order for Free Bonuses!
My book, Take Back Your Brain: How a Sexist Society Gets in Your Head – and How to Get It Out, is finally available for pre-order and it’s already been…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
333. Greatest Hits: Ghost Patterns - Anxiety, Fixation & Survival
Do you ever find yourself fixating on something that you thought you’d already resolved? No matter how long you’ve been practicing thought work, you’ve most…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
332. Why Sometimes Success Doesn’t Feel Good: A Conversation with Laura Gassner Otting
What do you do when the success you've worked so hard for finally arrives... but doesn’t feel the way you thought it would? To help us dive into the mental…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
331. Should I Coach Myself or Should I Say/Do Something?
Imagine your partner, friend, parent, or boss says something to you that leaves you feeling angry, hurt, or otherwise extremely negative. Now you’re wondering…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
330. When You and Your Partner Are Moving At Different Speeds: A Conversation with Dr. Alexandra Solomon
Is your partner wanting to move faster or slower than you to meet certain relationship milestones? We’ve been taught to see moving at different speeds than…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
329. Greatest Hits: Loving vs. Being Loved and Which Feels Better
You might already know this, but feeling loved doesn’t hinge on someone else loving you. Even if you grasp that external love can’t dictate your feelings, or…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
328. Numbing Out To Avoid Our Feelings: A Conversation With Rachel Hart
This week I’m talking numbing out with fellow life coach (and my platonic life soulmate and bestie) Rachel Hart. Whether you use drinking, eating, shopping, or…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
Bonus: The Real Reason You're Anxious (Join My Free Training!)
Now that the holiday glow and shininess of a new year has worn off, many of us find ourselves thinking that it’s time to buckle down and get busy — to start…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
327. How to Fail and Get Back Up Again
As we wrap up this three-part series on goals, I’m going to talk about something that we typically don’t do when it comes to goals — analyzing what went wrong…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
326. F*ck It Brain — Why Resolution or Goal Failure Snowballs
Ever notice how when you “mess up” with your goal, even just a little, it becomes so easy to stay off track? In part two of this three-part series about…