UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone 437. Coaching Hotline: Fear of Flying and Was Elizabeth Holmes Using Thought Work?
Nov 4, 2025
This episode tackles the challenge of overcoming phobias like fear of flying by encouraging listeners to accept anxiety instead of resisting it. Practical tips for managing anxiety during flights are shared, focusing on mindset shifts. The discussion then shifts to a provocative question about whether thought work can lead to sociopathy, drawing parallels to Elizabeth Holmes. The host clarifies the distinction between healthy thought management and ego-driven deception, emphasizing authentic self-love and living aligned with personal values.
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Accept Anxiety Instead Of Resisting It
- Accept that anxiety will likely arise when you fly and stop resisting it.
- Prepare to feel anxious and stay willing to be with the sensation so it loses power.
Challenge Catastrophizing Thoughts
- Identify and challenge the meanings you give anxiety, like embarrassment or causing others distress.
- Work on the specific thoughts fueling catastrophizing rather than labeling sensations as emergencies.
Stop Using Alarmist Labels
- Stop labeling your experience with alarming words like 'phobia' or 'panic attack.'
- Reduce intensity by not hoping it won't happen and by preparing practically for anxiety.