# 498. Making Peace with the Human Void

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Podcast: [UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone](https://stenobird.com/podcast/unf-ck-your-brain-feminist-self-help-for-everyone-223312)
Published: 2026-06-04T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/making-peace-human-void/
Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2b942409-948f-4d73-a09f-1315414b1e75.mp3
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## Resource

Think about something you really wanted, something you worked for or waited for, or told yourself would finally change how you felt about your life. Maybe it was a job, a relationship, a business milestone, or a body you thought would make you feel confident. And then you got it, and the feeling did not last. That is the human void, and in this episode I explain what it is, why it shows up even after achievement, and how to relate to it without letting it control you. You'll learn why this restlessness is part of being human, the difference between being philosophically happy with your life and feeling happy in the moment, and why understanding this helps you stop auditing your life against impossible standards. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/498 Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil/

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