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

Kara Loewentheil

  • 19 minutes 26 seconds
    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 the most productive woman on the planet, that nagging thought can still creep up—and it’s actually not about how organized or efficient you are. It's just a sign you've fallen into what I call the Efficiency Trap.

    This week, we uncover the real reasons behind the Efficiency Trap and how to redefine productivity in a way that aligns with your goals, priorities, and values. Let's break free from the endless to-do lists and find a path to productivity that truly matters.


    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/364

    17 October 2024, 5:00 am
  • 5 minutes 11 seconds
    Free Training: The Feminist Productivity Paradox

    Grab your spot in this new free training, The Feminist Productivity Paradox, by clicking here: https://unfuckyourbrain.com/productivity

    14 October 2024, 3:21 pm
  • 31 minutes 5 seconds
    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, resilient, and free from limiting gender stereotypes? To explore these questions, I’m joined by clinical psychologist and author of the new book, Sexism & Sensibility: Raising Empowered, Resilient Girls in the Modern World, Dr. Jo-Ann Finkelstein, PhD.

    As an expert in feminist parenting, Dr. Finkelstein is here to illuminate how even the most well-intentioned and progressive of us unconsciously transmit harmful messages. Jo-Ann and I explore the importance of both validating girls’ experiences, and opening parents’ eyes to the ways we unintentionally shut down our daughters. Whether you're a parent or not, you do not want to miss this conversation!


    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/363

    10 October 2024, 5:00 am
  • 16 minutes 33 seconds
    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 that's sustainably joyful, calm, and rewarding.

    Join me for this Greatest Hits episode to hear the difference between the emotion of happiness and big-picture happiness, the role of confidence and self-safety in achieving your wildest dreams, and how happiness, confidence, and self-safety work together in powerful ways.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/362

    3 October 2024, 5:00 am
  • 39 minutes 22 seconds
    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 culture, it's easy to fall into black-and-white thinking and believe that we must completely reject anyone who doesn't align with our beliefs. But what happens when the problematic person is someone we love, like a family member or close friend?

    In this bonus episode, I sit down with author and speaker Brit Barron to explore the complexities of navigating relationships with problematic loved ones. Brit's new book Do You Still Talk to Grandma? When the Problematic People in Our Lives Are the Ones We Love challenges the notion that we must cancel or annihilate those who hold different views from us. You're going to want to listen in on this one, as Brit offers insights on practicing empathy and humility, finding a middle ground between accountability and punishment, and more.


    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/bonus-brit-barron

    1 October 2024, 5:00 am
  • 25 minutes 32 seconds
    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 either validate your choices or tell you it’s a bad idea? Join me this week to learn why so many women struggle with being decisive and how our socialization impacts the way we think about making decisions and taking risks. You’ll hear why there is so much value in embodying decisiveness, and my top tips for practicing self-coaching around your ability to become a decisive person.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/361

    26 September 2024, 5:00 am
  • 13 minutes 40 seconds
    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 there’s an antidote that doesn’t require isolating yourself in the woods or becoming a self-centered jerk? Well, you're in luck because in this episode, I explore the solution to over-responsibility: self-responsibility. You’ll learn why self-responsibility is the key to showing up in a way that’s supportive and aligned with your values, and how to begin letting go of the exhausting burden of over-responsibility. 

    Get full show notes and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/360

    19 September 2024, 5:00 am
  • 16 minutes 25 seconds
    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 system leads to anxiety, guilt, and shame, creating a constant state of mental and emotional exhaustion – and it's time to put an end to it. Listen in as I break down how over-responsibility manifests in women’s lives, what happens when you subconsciously or consciously believe you’re responsible for everything and everyone, and the long-term consequences of staying stuck in over-responsibility.

    Get full show notes and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/359

    12 September 2024, 5:00 am
  • 20 minutes 27 seconds
    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 insidious socialization convinces us to keep playing small- but I'm done shrinking myself, aren't you? In this episode, I share a why embracing your capacity to be extraordinary is key to creating the life you want, and how to step into your own unique version of an extraordinary life -- beyond what history has told us we're "allowed" to do. Let's go!

    Get full show notes and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/358

    5 September 2024, 5:00 am
  • 23 minutes 21 seconds
    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 Back Your Brain, hit the New York Times Bestseller list, most of the other books had been there for weeks, were written by authors with millions of social media followers, or both. So how did I get there? I'm pulling back the curtain this week and teaching you how to adopt the identity and habits you need to achieve whatever big, audacious goal you are working towards right now.


    Get full show notes and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/357

    29 August 2024, 5:00 am
  • 35 minutes 39 seconds
    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 episode, I share how my husband and I created a feminist wedding experience that was authentic, meaningful, and joyful for us and our loved ones. You'll hear tips on how to incorporate feminist principles into every aspect of your wedding planning, from choosing vendors who align with your values to finding creative ways to honor loved ones without succumbing to traditional gender roles. It is so important to stay true to yourself when navigating any patriarchal tradition, and this episode is here to help you do just that!

    Get full show notes and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/356

    22 August 2024, 5:00 am
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