UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
Kara Loewentheil
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, turn up the volume on what YOU really want in life, and change your thinking to make sure you go get it.
This podcast is an essential resource for anyone eager to embrace a life free from limiting beliefs and societal constraints.
If you ever find yourself asking questions like…
*Why am I so anxious about stuff that isn’t a big deal?
*How can I stop overthinking everything?
*Am I selfish for wanting my life to look different?
*Will I ever feel comfortable in my body?
*Am I a bad parent?
*How can I ask for more money at work?
*Can I stop people-pleasing?
*How can my partner and I communicate better?
… then you won’t want to miss an episode.
Visit schoolofnewfeministthought.com to learn more about The School of New Feminist Thought and more.
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, turn up the volume on what YOU really want in life, and change your thinking to make sure you go get it.
This podcast is an essential resource for anyone eager to embrace a life free from limiting beliefs and societal constraints.
If you ever find yourself asking questions like…
*Why am I so anxious about stuff that isn’t a big deal?
*How can I stop overthinking everything?
*Am I selfish for wanting my life to look different?
*Will I ever feel comfortable in my body?
*Am I a bad parent?
*How can I ask for more money at work?
*Can I stop people-pleasing?
*How can my partner and I communicate better?
… then you won’t want to miss an episode.
Visit schoolofnewfeministthought.com to learn more about The School of New Feminist Thought and more.
Episodes
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Nov 25, 2025 • 12min
443. Coaching Hotline: Doing Something Bigger & A Complaining Diet
Feeling stuck between wanting more and not knowing how to get it? Dive into the confusion that vague goals can create. Discover how to pinpoint your desires and commit to them, overcoming indecision that holds you back. Uncover the reasons we complain and the negative impact it has on progress. Learn practical steps to break the complaining habit and even try a 'complaining diet' for a mindset shift. Empower yourself to swap complaints for uplifting thoughts and take control of your journey!
Nov 20, 2025 • 20min
442. Self Belief v Self Esteem (And Which One Wins) (Confidence Compass Skill 3)
The discussion dives into the crucial distinction between self-esteem and self-belief. Self-esteem is portrayed as a fixed viewpoint, while self-belief is an evolving trust in your abilities. Personal anecdotes reveal how misplaced trust can exacerbate issues. The host highlights subconscious fears like rejection and self-judgment that stifle confidence. Insights on how societal norms affect women’s confidence and the importance of a growth mindset are shared. Ultimately, self-belief is shown to be the key to action and self-actualization.
Nov 18, 2025 • 16min
441. Coaching Hotline: Thoughts That Made Me My First Million & Relationship Betrayal
Explore the fascinating intersection of business success and personal growth. Discover the thoughts that propelled one to a million dollars in revenue, shifting mindsets from viewing debt as failure to embracing it as an investment. Delve into the emotional landscape of betrayal as a listener grapples with regret after a consensual relationship agreement. Learn how feelings often stem from our thoughts and the importance of self-forgiveness in healing. It's a journey through uncomfortable truths that can lead to profound breakthroughs!
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Nov 13, 2025 • 18min
440. Self-Compassion Without Self-Pity (Confidence Compass Skill 2)
Ever worry that being kind to yourself might lead to laziness? Discover how self-compassion differs from self-pity and why embracing it can actually boost your productivity. Explore the spectrum of self-criticism, self-compassion, and self-pity, and learn how balancing empathy with awareness can enhance your confidence. Kara offers practical journaling exercises to help identify and shift away from negative self-talk, making way for honest self-acceptance and growth.
Nov 11, 2025 • 9min
439. Coaching Hotline: Making Thoughts Conscious & How to Stop Being Overwhelmed
Discover how most thoughts run on autopilot, influencing your feelings and actions without your awareness. Learn techniques to uncover hidden thought patterns and effectively tackle the feeling of overwhelm when facing multiple challenges. Find out why confusion is a common procrastination tool for your brain and how focusing on one issue at a time can help you move forward. Plus, get insights into a free workshop designed to help you stop worrying about what others think!
Nov 6, 2025 • 17min
438. Creating Accurate Self-Awareness (Confidence Compass Skill 1)
Dive into the transformative journey of true self-awareness. Discover how intellectual understanding isn't enough for real change, as subconscious thoughts often drive our feelings and actions. Explore personal stories of dating anxiety and money blocks, revealing hidden beliefs that shape our behaviors. Learn techniques to uncover these unconscious drivers and the importance of understanding your own mind for genuine self-authority. This insightful discussion paves the way for lasting personal growth.
Nov 4, 2025 • 18min
437. Coaching Hotline: Fear of Flying and Was Elizabeth Holmes Using Thought Work?
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.
Oct 30, 2025 • 17min
436. The Only Tool You Need for More Confidence in 2026: The Confidence Compass
Discover the Confidence Compass, a transformative framework for building genuine confidence. Learn why accolades alone don’t foster lasting self-assurance. Dive into the importance of self-knowledge, self-compassion, and self-belief in creating a life aligned with your true self. Understand how mental shifts pave the way for external changes. Get inspired to let go of seeking approval and embrace the journey toward authenticity and resilience.
Oct 28, 2025 • 11min
435. Coaching Hotline: Regretting Years in Therapy & Dealing with Romantic Rejection
You’ve done the therapy, read the books, and gained awareness, but the same anxious thoughts still run the show. This week’s Coaching Hotline episode dives into why understanding your patterns isn’t enough to change them and what’s really required to create lasting emotional shifts. I help one listener who’s been through years of therapy without relief and another who’s stuck chasing validation after a breakup. Tune in to learn why insight alone doesn’t rewire your brain, how to move from self-awareness to self-mastery, and why rejection or stuckness never means you’re broken. Submit your own question here and it might get answered on a future episode: unfuckyourbrain.com/coachinghotline Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: schoolofnewfeministthought.com/435Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil/
Oct 23, 2025 • 15min
434. What Everyone Gets Wrong About Confidence (Greatest Hits)
Most people think confidence is just about feeling good about yourself, but that is only the beginning. In this episode, I am revisiting one of the most important concepts I have ever taught: what true confidence actually is, and what it is not. When you stop thinking of confidence as a fleeting feeling and start seeing it as a mindset and a relationship with yourself, everything changes. Listen in as I explore how women are socialized to doubt themselves, why that erodes confidence, and what true confidence requires of you.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: schoolofnewfeministthought.com/434Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil/
