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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
272. Why Exercise Isn't Always "Good": A Conversation with Deb Malkin, Jill Angie, and Sarah Shiozawa
This week on the podcast, I’m joined by three of my Advanced Certification in Feminist Coaching students, Deb Malkin, Jill Angie, and Sarah Shiozawa as we…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
271. Attachment and Friendship in Adulthood: A Conversation with Dr. Marisa G. Franco
I hear from clients all the time how hard it is to build new friendships in adulthood. But is that actually true? Or are we making that be true by holding onto…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
270. Plan A Plan B: The Secret to Resolutions
I like to call this the most delusional time of the year because many of us use this time to make goals and resolutions for the coming year that are completely…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
269. Creating My New Style Self Live on the Podcast with Judith Gaton
I love the way I dress, but lately I feel like there’s been some disconnect in my style. I’ve changed, and so has my business, and I want my style to evolve as…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
268. Nuances in Motherhood and Thought Work: A Conversation with Sade Curry, Candice Toone, and Karen Anderson
This week on the podcast, I’m joined by three of my Advanced Certification in Feminist Coaching students, Sade Curry, Candice Toone, and Karen C.L. Anderson as…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
267. Being in Charge & Working Motherhood: A Conversation with Sarah Nicole of The Papaya Podcast
Why is it so hard for us to believe that we’re the authority? It’s because as women, we were socialized to think that way (shocking, right?) — to feel like…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
266. Personalization: Getting it Wrong v. Being Wrong
How do you treat yourself when you don’t get the result you want? Or when you’re wrong about something? Or when you act in a way that you don’t like? Do you…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
265. Conversations with My Partner Part 2: Daily Life and Q+A
We often think romantic relationships have a natural progression, right? You meet the perfect partner, you start dating, and as things get serious you start…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
264. Conversations with My Partner Part 1: Thought Work and Our Relationship
This week, my partner, the Gentleman Consort (GC for short), is making his podcast debut and you’re going to get a behind-the-scenes peek at our relationship!…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
263. Agonizing Over Decisions and Preparing for Unhelpful Thoughts: Takeaways from Clutch College
Just a few weeks ago we closed out our last Clutch College Live for a while. Over the course of the 3-day, live, in-person and virtual event, minds were blown…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
262. What Blocks Us from New Beliefs: A Conversation with Brooke Castillo Part 2
Giving yourself permission to want the things you want *and* to go out and get them is one of the most powerful decisions you can make in your life – and it’s…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
261. Socialization, Authority, and Owning Your Power: A Conversation with Brooke Castillo Part 1
What does it mean to have authority over your own life? When it comes down to it, having authority looks like having your own back, no matter what happens…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
Radio Headspace Premiere: How to UnFuck Your Brain
In this bonus episode, I’m giving you a little taste of a brand new collaboration I’ve been working on. I recorded five brand new podcast episodes for Radio…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
260. How to Claim Your Authority
Women are taught that someone else always knows better than we do. Even in areas where women are stereotypically presumed the authority, like running the…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
How to Stop Giving a Fuck What Other People Think
“Maybe this is dumb, but… ,” “I know I shouldn’t feel this way… ,” “Does that make sense?” These may seem like simple, innocuous words, but they’re just an…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
259. What is Thought Work?
On this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m going to share what thought work really is, teach you how thought work is more than just working on your thoughts…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
258. Myths About Women in Midlife: A Conversation with Karen Anderson, Elizabeth Sherman and Jill Angie
This week on the podcast I’m joined by three of my Advanced Certification in Feminist Coaching students, Elizabeth Sherman, Jill Angie, and Karen C.L…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
257. Social Conditioning, Religion, Men & Patriarchy: A Conversation with Danny and Lindsay Poelman
This week on the podcast I’m joined by one of my Advanced Certification in Feminist Coaching students, Lindsay Poelman, and her husband, Danny, as we discuss…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
Bonus: How a Coach Becomes a Change-Maker
Something incredible happens when you introduce intersectional feminism into your coaching - you move from coach to change-maker. And my Advanced Certification…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
256. Listener QA: Coach Edition
Have you ever wondered when you should manage your mind versus when you should take action? Would you like to know the single question that will get you 90% of…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
Bonus: Perfectionism in Coaching & Trusting Your Own Experience: A Conversation with Dr. Katrina Ubell
In this bonus episode, I dive deep into the perfectionist brain with my friend and coaching colleague, Dr. Katrina Ubell. Tune in to my conversation with…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
255. Healthism, Chronic Pain, and Thought Work: A Conversation with Deb Malkin and Michelle Kapler
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, our bodies simply don’t work the way we want them to. Maybe it’s an occasional occurrence for you or maybe it’s something…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
254. Conditional Self-Esteem
Self-confidence goes by many names - self-love, self-esteem, self-regard. But no matter what you call it, it’s important to dig deep and examine whether yours…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
253. Dual Socialization, First-Gen Immigrants, & Thought Work: A Conversation with Ana Lopez and Cris Berlingeri
Being a first-generation immigrant and experiencing dual socialization (of any kind) profoundly shapes how you experience the world. And that’s exactly what I…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
252. Don’t Fetishize the Burps of Your Subconscious
I get a lot of questions from people who are new to thought work that have to do with gaslighting themselves. It’s a totally normal concern and one that I’ve…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
251. Greatest Hits Vol. 13 Dealing with Uncertainty
Do you worry about the future? Do you stress and plan for a hundred different “worst case” scenarios in the hopes that doing so will make you more “prepared”…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
250. The Difference Intersectional Coaching Makes
Most coaching training teaches that all coaching tools apply to everyone the same. That coaching is black and white. But when you’re aware of different lived…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
249. Reality Is Made Up By Your Brain
For most people who dip their toes into the world of thought work for the first time, there are usually some questions that come up around subjectivity and…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
248. Thick Thighs Save Lives
Twice a week I lift weights with a trainer. This way of moving, yes, strengthens my body, but it has also done wonders for strengthening my brain. So what is…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
247. The Inherent Brain Error Everyone Makes
A lot of people want to become entrepreneurs to enjoy the freedom that comes with being able to call your own shots. But at the first hint of any of…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
246. Greatest Hits Vol. 12 Radical Self-Love + Self-Care
Join me this week as I show you the power that lies in practicing radical self-love and exquisite self-care, why it is a radical subversive act, and how…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
245. Subconscious Blocks + Both Sides of Beliefs
At first glance it may seem like it’s a ‘bad’ or ‘unhelpful’ thought that’s holding you back from finding your perfect partner, landing your dream job…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
244. Three Money Mindset Lessons from the Feminist Business Mastermind
The mindset women have around money has been affected in no small part by how we have been socialized. At my Feminist Business Mastermind a few weeks ago, I…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
Bonus: Roe v. Wade & Thought Work
Some of you know that I was a reproductive rights activist, advocate, litigator, and academic before I became a coach. So I am sadly not surprised by this…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
243. Using Mindset to Succeed in White Male-Dominated Industries & Social Media: A Conversation with Isa Watson
While it would be nice if we could sit back and wait for our incredible intelligence and value to be recognized and rewarded, that unfortunately isn’t the way…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
242. What Is Human Nature and How Do You Motivate Yourself
Have you ever wondered if we (or the entire human race) would enter into total anarchy and violence in the absence of self-judgment, worry over other people’s…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
241. Four Questions for A Yearly Review: Birthdays, Anniversaries, Remembrances
Annual mile markers, like birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays prompt us to reflect on the past year. The act of reflection helps us to cultivate…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
240. Burnout, Productivity, Parenthood & Patriarchy: A Conversation with Ali Ryan and Marissa McKool
People socialized as women are particularly susceptible to suffering from the burnout our entire country seems to be dealing with. That’s because they’re…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
239. How Productivity Culture Burns You Out: An Interview with Tina Koch and Rachèle Summers
It would be nice to think we can leave capitalism at the office when we go home for the day. But the truth is, its reach goes far beyond just the way we make…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
238. The Invisible Labor Load for Women & Families of Color: A Conversation with Amelia Pleasant Kennedy & Shawna Samuel
There’s been a lot of talk about the invisible load the last few years (especially through Covid when women were literally trying to do it all). Pushing back…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
237. Belonging v. Making Change
It’s natural to want to stay in our comfort zones, to hang out or work with people who think like we do, to feel like we belong. But if you feel called to be a…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
236. Thoughts Are Temporary
Our brains think they can predict the future. They’ll take one instance, generalize it into a pattern, and try to convince us that one of our fleeting thoughts…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
235. Everyone Needs A Prenup & Other Money Mistakes: A Conversation with Dr. Bonnie Koo
Marriage and money. Opinions on these two topics certainly run the gamut. But whether you’re currently married, planning to get married, or marriage is the…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
234. How to Stop Being Defensive
Ever notice how when someone points out that you’re getting defensive, you tend to get more defensive? Defensiveness can be difficult to shift because of this…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
233. Curiosity, Compassion, and Trauma Treatment: A Conversation with Gabby Bernstein
We’ve heard the word trauma used liberally the past few years, both in relation to shared global events (like the pandemic) and in relation to more trivial…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
232. Changing Biased Preferences in Dating or Anywhere Else: An Interview with Damona Hoffman
We all have personal preferences. Do we like a partner who’s tall or short? Do we prefer friendships with people who have similar jobs to ours? Do we like a…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
231. How to Know When Emotional Difficulty Is Worth It
We often hear platitudes like “if it’s meant to be, it will be easy,” or “if it feels hard, maybe it’s not meant for you.” And while these phrases are usually…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
230. Therapy v. Coaching - How to Know What Help Works When: A Conversation with Mollie Birney
What is the difference between therapy and life coaching? Are the two modalities at odds with each other? When might you want to seek a therapist vs a coach to…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
229. The Neurochemistry of Thought Work: A Conversation with Dr. Caroline Leaf
Coaching is about more than affirmations and good vibes. If you’ve ever wondered about the neurochemistry of thought work, this episode is for you. In it, I…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
228. Women's Invisible Workload, Emotional Labor, and Romantic Relationships: A Conversation with Susan Hyatt
Are you a feminist who is sick of feeling burdened with an invisible workload in your relationships? In this special interview with Master Certified Life Coach…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
227. The Most Important Question You Can Ask Yourself About Your Life
What if there were one question you could ask yourself that immediately put you in touch with your highest priorities, your deepest values, and how you want to…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
226. Reviews, Retreats, and Managing People’s Brains
Are you an entrepreneur looking to explore how you can infuse your business with coaching principles? Or maybe you’re simply curious what is possible when you…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
225. Confidence, Insecurity, and the Worst Date I Ever Went On - A Conversation with Kimmy and Liza of the 51 First Dates Podcast
One of the most common pieces of advice that women receive is that they should build their confidence - but where does insecurity actually come from, and what…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
224. Loving Your Single Life (Whether You’re Dating Or Not): A Conversation with Shani Silver
There’s a common belief that being single is a lonely, dreary slog, especially for folks who are ultimately looking to partner up. In this week’s podcast…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
223. Burnout, Diet Culture, and Radical Rest: A Conversation with Caroline Dooner
Do you struggle with burnout? If so, you can thank our capitalist, patriarchal and puritanical society for that. In this special episode with Caroline Dooner -…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
222. The Power of Being Wrong, Why Your Goals May Be Closer Than You Think, and Other Takeaways from Clutch College Live
I recently wrapped an amazing 3-day virtual event on goal-setting and the breakthroughs were so good that I wanted to share them with you. Tune in to this…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
221. Toxic Capitalism vs Ethical Business: A Conversation with DEI Coach Trudi Lebron
Society has a way of leading you to believe that the path laid out in front of you is unchangeable. But just because you see other people following the same…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
220. Coaching at Work, Working for Me, and Using Coaching to Manage: A Conversation with Elana McKernan
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a coach or work for one? Or, perhaps, how different your experience would be if you used thought work tools at…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
219. No Gods No Gurus - The Model Is Just a Thought
Do you tend to put your self-development teachers on a pedestal, taking their words as absolute truth and feeling super stressed out if you ever disagree or…
- UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
218. New Year’s Resolutions are Perfectionist Fantasies: A Conversation with Victoria Myers of the Nourishing Women Podcast
Have you ever achieved a goal in the hopes that it would make you feel more confident and less anxious, only to find yourself a week later, asking, “uuh…now…