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

Kara Loewentheil

  • 19 minutes 6 seconds
    377. Over-Responsibility: The Spin (Greatest Hits)

    Do you feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Like you’re responsible for everyone and everything around you? Society has trained women to believe our worth depends on managing everyone else’s thoughts, feelings, and happiness. But this over-responsibility? It’s a dream stealer, an energy drainer, and a massive life suck.

    In this Greatest Hits episode, I’m diving into how over-responsibility shows up in our lives and why it keeps us stuck. From obsessing over appearances to taking on outcomes we can’t control, this constant brain spin has us chasing impossible standards instead of living the lives we want. Tune in to uncover how over-responsibility is holding you back—and learn what it takes to finally let it go and reclaim your energy for your dreams.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/377

    16 January 2025, 6:00 am
  • 4 minutes 11 seconds
    FREE TRAINING: The Productivity Paradox

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    10 January 2025, 3:43 pm
  • 33 minutes
    376. Exactly How to Negotiate As A Woman, with Negotiation Expert Kathryn Valentine

    Ever felt anxious about negotiating a raise, bonus, or promotion? Worried about being labeled “difficult” or facing backlash for advocating for yourself? You’re not alone—research shows that women face unique challenges in workplace negotiations, thanks to deeply ingrained gender dynamics.

    This week, I’m joined by Kathryn Valentine, a negotiation expert who turned her own experience of facing backlash into a career teaching women how to advocate effectively. Tune in to hear Kathryn break down the roots of the gender negotiation gap and share practical strategies to help you negotiate with confidence—and get what you deserve—without fearing the fallout.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/376

    9 January 2025, 6:00 am
  • 14 minutes 32 seconds
    375. How to Improve Instead of Give Up

    The two biggest obstacles to creating lasting change? Getting started and not quitting when things go off the rails. We all know we should just try again if we fail, but let’s be honest—that’s a lot easier said than done when you don’t understand what’s really going on in your brain.

    Tune in this week to learn what happens in your brain when you fail and why failure is a non-negotiable part of the growth process. I’ll show you how to take the sting out of shame, guilt, and anxiety so you can use every misstep as a stepping stone to the results you want.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/375

    1 January 2025, 6:00 am
  • 33 minutes 53 seconds
    374. Budgeting, Diet Culture & Spending Well - A Conversation with the Frugal Friends Podcast

    Do you ever try to shop your way out of a bad feeling, only to regret it later? What’s really driving those impulse purchases, and how is the way society talks about women’s spending warping your relationship with money? (Hint: it’s eerily similar to how diet culture messes with your relationship with food.)

    This week, I’m joined by Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni, experts in helping people feel good about their finances no matter their income. They’re sharing insights from their upcoming book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke, which is all about spending in a way that actually aligns with your values—and ditching the guilt and shame around money decisions. You'll learn how to spend with confidence and make decisions that feel as good later as they do in the moment.


    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/374

    26 December 2024, 6:00 am
  • 20 minutes 19 seconds
    373. Most Habit Change Advice is Wrong - Inconsistency Is the Key to Success

    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 conventional habit advice. I’ll show you why perfectionism is sabotaging your progress and how letting go of the need to get it “perfect” can actually help you build habits that stick. Tune in to learn practical strategies for embracing imperfection, ditching all-or-nothing thinking, and making real, sustainable progress—no matter how messy it looks along the way.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/373

    19 December 2024, 6:00 am
  • 22 minutes 53 seconds
    372. Patriarchy-Proof Your Resolutions (Greatest Hits)

    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 free from those patterns is the key to creating lasting change. If you’re stuck repeating the same resolutions year after year, this is the shift you need.


    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/372

    12 December 2024, 6:00 am
  • 14 minutes 57 seconds
    371. Stop Fetishizing Systemic Change or Your Brain in Denmark

    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 somewhere “out there”?

    In this episode, I’ll show you why fantasizing about a “better” life elsewhere might actually be holding you back—and how you can start rewiring your brain to create change wherever you are, no passport required.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/371

    5 December 2024, 6:00 am
  • 18 minutes 10 seconds
    370. How to Handle Disagreement Better

    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. You’ll get practical tools for spotting your own thought patterns, speaking your truth without needing validation, and finding peace—yes, even if the other person still doesn’t see it your way. Because here’s the truth: resolution doesn’t mean agreement, and it’s time we all start living like it.


    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/370

    28 November 2024, 6:00 am
  • 24 minutes 46 seconds
    369. Marriage & Money: A Conversation with Megan Gorman

    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 expert, and author of her new book, "All the Presidents' Money", Megan Gorman. Megan shares how to have those important money conversations with your partner early on and her advice for creating a monthly money ritual with your significant other to stay on the same page. She also explains why women often give away our financial power in relationships - and how we can take it back.


    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/369

    21 November 2024, 6:00 am
  • 27 minutes 47 seconds
    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 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 common thought errors that arise during challenging times. From the idea that we have to be freaking out to prove we care, to the belief that self-coaching isn’t relevant to larger societal issues, these thought patterns can keep you stuck and unable to take meaningful action. I offer shifts that I have seen to be helpful for both myself and my students in cultivating the mental fortitude we need to keep showing up for the world we believe in.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/election-mindset-shifts/

    15 November 2024, 6:00 am
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