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

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

    508. “Fine”: Why Women Don’t Tell the Truth About How They Feel

    2026/07/09 | 18 mins.
    If you’ve ever answered “fine” when you weren’t really fine, this episode is for you. Saying “fine” may feel safe in the moment, but it trains your brain to ignore your desires, feelings, and needs, leaving you disconnected from yourself, burnt out, and frustrated.

    In this episode, I explore why socialization and evolutionary wiring make women suppress anger, disappointment, and discomfort to avoid judgment, and why that tiny word hides so much more than you realize. You'll hear the two steps you can take today to start rewiring this pattern in your brain and rebuild your connection to yourself.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/508
    Watch episodes over on YouTube: youtube.com/@karaloewentheilcoaching
    Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil/
    Mentioned in this episode:
    The Socratic Coaching Method Certification
    Enrollment for the next cohort is open.

    This 7-month certification program includes intensive training and plenty of space for practice and integration. We've got coach practicum calls, live coaching feedback sessions, and more.

    Whether you're thinking of starting your own business or side hustle, you want to incorporate coaching into your existing career, or if you're already a coach and want to refine your skills, the Socratic Coaching Method Certification is where you belong.

    Click here to learn more and enroll: https://the-school-of-new-feminist-thought.captivate.fm/socraticcoaching
    Enroll in The Socratic Coaching Method Certification
  • UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone

    507. Coaching Hotline: Why Feedback Sends You Into a Shame Spiral

    2026/07/07 | 4 mins.
    Does receiving feedback make you spiral into shame, anxiety, or self-doubt? In this Coaching Hotline episode, I answer a listener who struggles to separate her self-worth from professional critique. You'll hear why those intense feelings are actually avoided emotions showing up, how your brain prioritizes short-term discomfort over thoughtful response, and why trying to get through the feelings quickly keeps you stuck.

    Submit your own question here and it might get answered on a future episode: unfuckyourbrain.com/coachinghotline

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/507
    Watch episodes over on YouTube: youtube.com/@karaloewentheilcoaching
    Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil/
    Mentioned in this episode:
    The Socratic Coaching Method Certification
    Enrollment for the next cohort is open.

    This 7-month certification program includes intensive training and plenty of space for practice and integration. We've got coach practicum calls, live coaching feedback sessions, and more.

    Whether you're thinking of starting your own business or side hustle, you want to incorporate coaching into your existing career, or if you're already a coach and want to refine your skills, the Socratic Coaching Method Certification is where you belong.

    Click here to learn more and enroll: https://the-school-of-new-feminist-thought.captivate.fm/socraticcoaching
    Enroll in The Socratic Coaching Method Certification
  • UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone

    506. How a Sandwich Can Rescue - or Ruin - Your Life

    2026/07/02 | 17 mins.
    If you’ve ever eaten a sandwich when you really wanted dumplings, turned down help you needed, or stayed silent in a meeting because it felt safer to bite your tongue, listen in. Your brain focuses on the short-term pain of asking for what you want and the anxiety or shame that follows, but avoiding those feelings comes at a much bigger cost.

    In this episode, I slow everything down and examine how a single choice, from the tiniest to the biggest, can ripple across your day, your relationships, and even your career. You'll learn why socialization and internalized beliefs train women to suppress wants and prioritize others, and how speaking up even when it feels awkward is the key to preserving your energy, your agency, and your connection to what matters.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/506
    Watch episodes over on YouTube: youtube.com/@karaloewentheilcoaching
    Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil/
    Mentioned in this episode:
    The Socratic Coaching Method Certification
    Enrollment for the next cohort is open.

    This 7-month certification program includes intensive training and plenty of space for practice and integration. We've got coach practicum calls, live coaching feedback sessions, and more.

    Whether you're thinking of starting your own business or side hustle, you want to incorporate coaching into your existing career, or if you're already a coach and want to refine your skills, the Socratic Coaching Method Certification is where you belong.

    Click here to learn more and enroll: https://the-school-of-new-feminist-thought.captivate.fm/socraticcoaching
    Enroll in The Socratic Coaching Method Certification
  • UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone

    505. Coaching Hotline: What Humility Actually Means & Why You Wear Makeup (and Whether It Matters)

    2026/06/30 | 11 mins.
    Why do we wear makeup, and does it even matter? In this Coaching Hotline episode, I answer a listener question about makeup and body image. I explain why wearing makeup is a personal choice and often a form of self-expression, not a reflection of whether you have done the inner work to love your body.

    I also tackle a question about humility and how it can be useful in managing your mind. This episode shows how examining the thoughts behind your choices, about humility, appearance, and social expectations can shift your perspective and reduce unnecessary self-judgment.

    Submit your own question here and it might get answered on a future episode: unfuckyourbrain.com/coachinghotline

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/505
    Watch episodes over on YouTube: youtube.com/@karaloewentheilcoaching
    Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil/
    Mentioned in this episode:
    The Socratic Coaching Method Certification
    Enrollment for the next cohort is open.

    This 7-month certification program includes intensive training and plenty of space for practice and integration. We've got coach practicum calls, live coaching feedback sessions, and more.

    Whether you're thinking of starting your own business or side hustle, you want to incorporate coaching into your existing career, or if you're already a coach and want to refine your skills, the Socratic Coaching Method Certification is where you belong.

    Click here to learn more and enroll: https://the-school-of-new-feminist-thought.captivate.fm/socraticcoaching
    Enroll in The Socratic Coaching Method Certification
  • UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone

    Socratic Coaching Method Certification: Enrollment is OPEN

    2026/06/26 | 3 mins.
    This 7-month certification program includes intensive training and plenty of space for practice and integration. We've got coach practicum calls, live coaching feedback sessions, and more.

    Whether you're thinking of starting your own business or side hustle, you want to incorporate coaching into your existing career, or if you're already a coach and want to refine your skills, the Socratic Coaching Method Certification is where you belong.

    Click here to learn more and enroll: https://the-school-of-new-feminist-thought.captivate.fm/socraticcoaching
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About 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 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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