Make Some Noise with Andrea Owen Episode 632: How to Unf*ck Your Brain with Kara Loewentheil
Today, we’re rebroadcasting one of our most popular episodes featuring the amazing Kara Loewentheil! Kara is a Master Certified Coach who transitioned from a legal career to life coaching, using her expertise in feminist theory to help women break free from the patriarchy’s mental grip. She’s also the host of the podcast Unf*ck Your Brain and an all-around powerhouse.
In this episode, we dive into the social messaging women receive and how it fuels our self-critical thoughts. Kara shares the transformative work she does to help women reshape their thinking and reclaim their self-perception. I’m excited to reintroduce you to Kara—enjoy the conversation!
You’ll hear:
- How women’s inner critic and feelings of inadequacy stem directly from the patriarchy (5:03)
- Why you can’t simply “be nicer” to yourself to quiet the inner critic (11:31)
- Kara’s approach to thought work, especially for those who’ve experienced trauma, and why it's such a personal process (15:26)
- The idea of “believing harder” to boost self-confidence and tackle insecurity (20:35)
- The disconnect between women’s actions toward their goals and what’s holding them back (25:29)
- Kara’s take on beauty standards, diet culture, and the impact they have on women (31:50)
Resources:
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Kara’s Website
Kara on Instagram
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Book recommendations:
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