411 episodes

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.

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

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.7 • 509 Ratings

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.

    Greatest Hits: Ghost Patterns - Anxiety, Fixation & Survival

    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 likely experienced this in some area of your life. I know I have. So today, I want to share a concept that has really clicked for me in a new way recently and has given me so much relief.
     
    Join me on this episode to hear what ghost thought patterns are and why they continue to haunt you, even after you’ve resolved the underlying thought problem. You’ll learn why our brains are in the habit of misdiagnosing threats to our survival, and a simple tool that will help you redirect your thoughts when your primitive brain engages in old, unhelpful patterning.
     
    Get full show notes and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/333

    • 22 min
    Why Sometimes Success Doesn’t Feel Good: A Conversation with Laura Gassner Otting

    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 drama around how we believe success SHOULD make us feel (but usually doesn't), I’m joined by marketing genius, Wall Street Journal best-selling author, and keynote speaker, Laura Gassner Otting. Her newest book, Wonderhell, explores why we chase achievement and success in the first place, and where to go from here. She’s on the pod today to share her insights on getting comfortable with discomfort, and the process she went through to redefine what success means to her.  
     
    Get full show notes and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/332

    • 41 min
    Should I Coach Myself or Should I Say/Do Something?

    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, are you supposed to coach yourself out of this feeling, or do you say or do something about it? Join me on this episode to learn what to do the next time you find yourself asking the question, “Should I coach myself or should I say or do something?” I’m showing you the hidden assumptions that are driving this question, how this framing of self-coaching relates to our socialization as women, and a new way to approach the question of whether to coach yourself or take action.
     
    Get full show notes and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/331

    • 17 min
    When You and Your Partner Are Moving At Different Speeds: A Conversation with Dr. Alexandra Solomon

    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 your partner as a huge red flag. However, Dr. Alexandra Solomon - a best-selling author, therapist, speaker, expert in the study of relationships, and my guest this week - believes pace discrepancies allow us to work on essential relational skills. She’s here to uncover the complexities that our relationships demand and share her top tips for opening up communication with your partner on this topic.
     
    Get full show notes and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/330

    • 43 min
    Greatest Hits: Loving vs. Being Loved and Which Feels Better

    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 recognize how societal conditioning shapes women’s views on love and dating, there may be hidden thoughts blocking you from accessing the emotions you crave. Tune in this week as I explore the distinction between loving and being loved, and which feels better. I’m sharing the fundamental socialization that has us assessing our relationships in unhelpful ways, and what happens when you switch your focus from being loved to loving.
     
    Get full show notes and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/329

    • 23 min
    Numbing Out To Avoid Our Feelings: A Conversation With Rachel Hart

    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 Netflix binges, numbing is what we do to distract from, or try to get away from, negative emotions. Tune in to find out why it’s important to get to the root of why you’re numbing out, why numbing feels so good, and what many women are using numbing for.
     
    Get full show notes and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/328

    • 38 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
509 Ratings

509 Ratings

TheBecksFiles ,

This show will change your life

Kara’s show was the beginning of my journey to take control of my own life, and I haven’t looked back. If you want more from life, you won’t regret listening to this podcast.

SarieBear28 ,

Love this podcast

It’s like Kara is inside my head!

J Jo ,

Solid gold

This is what the world needs! It’s certainly what I needed. Thank you Kara, you rock!! ❤️ I joined the clutch after listening to all the podcast, and it helped level me much more. Just so good 💖

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