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

Kara Loewentheil
Mental Health
Feminism
Thought Work
Anxiety
Self-Help
Coaching
Confidence
Self-Improvement
Self-Compassion
Women Empowerment
Perfectionism
Socialization
Take Back Your Brain
Personal Growth
Self-Worth
Self-Coaching
Over-Responsibility
Goal Setting
Self-Confidence
Happiness

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, tu... more

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Latest Episodes

How many times have you been doing the work, trying to change, and then completely lost it? You yelled at your kids, said yes when you meant no, or spent money you promised yourself you wouldn't, and thought, "I am failing. This is not working. I sho... more

Making friends as an adult can feel intimidating, especially when it seems like your upbringing didn't give you the skills to navigate social connections. In this Coaching Hotline episode, I answer two listener questions about friendships and social ... more

This week, I break down the three foundational principles that will allow you to coach yourself effectively, no matter where you are on your thought work journey. If you’re new to the podcast, this is an essential episode to ground you in the basics ... more

What’s the point of setting goals if you already feel how you want to feel? In this Coaching Hotline episode, I answer a listener question about thought work and goals, and why it can feel like your whole motivational system breaks when you stop chas... more

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Episode: 488. How to Enjoy Sex More: A Conversation with Sex Coach Laura Jurgens
Vivian Tu
Former Wall Street trader, two-time NYT bestselling author
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Episode: 474. Want a Better Financial Life? Don't Marry a Loser: A Conversation with Vivian Tu
Margaret Cullen
Licensed psychotherapist; author of Quiet Strength
Author of Quiet Strength; mindfulness/contemplative practitioner
Episode: 472. How Equanimity Can Strengthen Your Mind & Save the World: A Conversation with Margaret Cullen
Rachel Hart
A coach who helps people develop healthier relationships with alcohol and cope with emotions.
Episode: 466. Numbing Out to Avoid Our Feelings: A Conversation with Rachel Hart (Greatest Hits)
Tori Dunlap
Money expert and founder of Her First 100K
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Episode: 460. How to Get Your Financial Footing in Crazy Times: A Conversation with Tori Dunlap
Bea Albina
Author and Nurse Practitioner
Episode: 428. How to Stop Emotional Outsourcing with Bea Albina
Dr. Adrienne Mann
Internal medicine physician, assistant professor of medicine, and master certified life coach.
University of Colorado
Episode: 426. Scientific Proof This Coaching Works Published in JAMA: A Conversation with Dr. Tyra Fainstad and Dr. Adrienne Mann (Greatest Hits)
Dr. Tyra Fainstad
Internal medicine doctor and primary care doctor, co-founder of the coaching program.
University of Colorado
Episode: 426. Scientific Proof This Coaching Works Published in JAMA: A Conversation with Dr. Tyra Fainstad and Dr. Adrienne Mann (Greatest Hits)
Prentis Hemphill
Author of 'What It Takes to Heal' and educator in the field of embodiment.
The Embodiment Institute
Episode: 408. Creating A New Future: A Conversation with Prentis Hemphill

Host

Kara Loewentheil
Master Certified Coach, feminist self-help advocate, and founder of the School of New Feminist Thought.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 10.3k ratings
  • Love this podcast

    First it’s fun to say the name of this podcast. The biggest thing I’ve learned from Kara is the concept of being emotionally neutral and the need to work through your feelings until you are neutral BEFORE confronting or responding to someone when you’re upset. This has made a significant difference in my life! ❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MissyVinMN
    United States12 days ago
  • Taking back my brain

    Kara has helped me take back my brain like no other self help work has. I now can see clearer how our sexist society has molded me to see my body as defective and my migraines as a further failure. My dependence on doctors and pills fks up my brain and gives my power away again. She is very inspiring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cellara75
    United States25 days ago
  • Motivation and reason

    Kara is always just what I need when my brain is working against me! I recently started a fractional leadership business and wrestle with self doubt. Kara has taught me how to recognize these are thoughts and how to work past them. Love how she balances science and experience. Kara brings big-sister energy to this big sister.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LaurenRose617
    United Statesa month ago
  • Finally: the Emotional Tool-Kit I’ve been Longing for

    I’ve been binging this podcast for a couple of weeks and I am FLOORED by the efficacy of Kara’s actionable insights. For years I have been pounding away at my personal goals — following standard self-help advice to act in accordance with my values and hoping that the rest would fall into place. But despite my efforts I continued to feel TERRIBLE emotionally because even though I could bully myself into action, I still allow(ed) negative thoughts to live in my brain and wreak havoc on my nervous ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MemeOM54269
    United Statesa month ago
  • Brilliant

    Listening to Kara has started to change me. Yesterday, for example, at my child’s lacrosse practice, I chatted with multiple parents. Something I would not have done before listening to Kara. I used the thought ladder starting with the thought “I don’t have a community” to the goal thought of “I have a community” and picked the thought from my thought ladder of “it is possible to build a community.” This somehow freed me to talk with other parents without worry. Maybe they can be part of my... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LKB987
    United Statesa month ago

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Many note the transformative impact of thought work on their lives, highlighting newfound empowerment and self-acceptance.

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491. Coaching Hotline: Thought Work, Moral Objectivism & The Motivation to Set Goals
Q: Does thought work require rejecting moral objectivism to be effective?
No—thought work can be useful across different belief systems and doesn't require a purity test of truth; it can function within relativistic or non-relativistic frameworks and still provide value.
491. Coaching Hotline: Thought Work, Moral Objectivism & The Motivation to Set Goals
Q: Hi Kara, I have a question about thought work and goals. Is it any goal you set because you want to feel a certain way?
The core idea is that thought work can work for reasons beyond just feeling better; goals can be pursued for growth, curiosity, and the experience of learning, not solely for emotional payoff.
489. Coaching Hotline: Social Media Validation & Emotional Vulnerability vs. Thought Work
Q: How should one frame their art business to avoid the trap of equating likes with monetary success, and what practical steps help sustain consistent creation?
She recommends choosing a clear business model—whether client commissions or revenue from art itself (Patreon, book deals, etc.)—and using thought work to separate self-worth from online metrics, while focusing on concrete business goals and content strategy to support those goals.
489. Coaching Hotline: Social Media Validation & Emotional Vulnerability vs. Thought Work
Q: What thoughts keep you from posting art consistently and how can you commit to creating content without being ruled by likes or engagement?
Kara explains that the drive often isn't about the product itself but a dopamine loop from social media; she suggests clarifying whether the art serves a client-based business or is a passion project, and then aligning thoughts and actions with that business model rather than chasing likes.
483. Coaching Hotline: Letting Go of Old Grudges & Beliefs About Attractiveness
Q: How can I release this without invalidating my hurt and pain?
Reframe so you can hold that she did something wrong and hurt you, while also accepting that your current feelings are generated by your present thoughts, not the past event. The path is to own your thoughts and choose not to let them dictate ongoing suffering.

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Exploring the impact of societal expectations on mental well-being, this podcast revolves around teaching listeners how to overcome self-doubt, anxiety, and burnout through personalized thought work. The host, a master feminist coach, provides practical tools and engaging discussions aimed at empowering individuals, particularly women, to reclaim their narratives and pursue fulfilling lives free from limiting beliefs. Each episode features a blend of listener questions, personal anecdotes, and relevant societal critiques that highlight the inherent challenges faced by those navigating the complexities of modern life. Unique in its focus on feminist principles and actionable insights, the show cultivates a community dedicated to self-growth ... more

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