{"podcast":{"title":"UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone","slug":"unf-ck-your-brain-feminist-self-help-for-everyone-223312","podcast_index_feed_id":223312,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-school-of-new-feminist-thought/","website_url":"https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/podcasts/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/40a30b6a-d452-4e3b-b2f9-254dedee07cc/ufyb-podcastcover-final-3000.jpg","author":"Kara Loewentheil","episode_count":590,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T14:21:37.015029+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unf-ck-your-brain-feminist-self-help-for-everyone-223312"},"episode":{"title":"500. The Two Biggest Ways Women Hold Back (& What Comes Next for UFYB)","slug":"500-the-two-biggest-ways-women-hold-back-what-comes-next-for-ufyb","published_at":"2026-06-11T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unf-ck-your-brain-feminist-self-help-for-everyone-223312/500-the-two-biggest-ways-women-hold-back-what-comes-next-for-ufyb","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unf-ck-your-brain-feminist-self-help-for-everyone-223312","url":"https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/2-ways-women-hold-back/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/496bf0d7-5bed-4974-af39-db45a8b1ab30.mp3","summary":"Women often hold themselves back in ways they don’t even notice. This week, I explore the two biggest ways this happens: not asking for what you want and not telling the truth about how you feel. I break down how socialization and internalized beliefs train women to downplay their desires, soften their emotions, and edit themselves in real time, leaving them disconnected from what they actually want and who they really are. You’ll hear why these two patterns show up across careers, relationships, and daily life, and how they subtly shape the decisions you make and the opportunities you take. I explain why wanting and feeling is not the problem, and why the real work is learning to notice the thoughts that keep you from expressing yourself fully. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/500 Watch this episode over on YouTube: youtube.com/@karaloewentheilcoaching Learn more about Coach Curious Prep School here: unfuckyourbrain.com/curious Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil","meta_description":"Women often hold themselves back in ways they don’t even notice. This week, I explore the two biggest ways this happens: not asking for what you want and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1221,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/unf-ck-your-brain-feminist-self-help-for-everyone-223312/episodes/500-the-two-biggest-ways-women-hold-back-what-comes-next-for-ufyb/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unf-ck-your-brain-feminist-self-help-for-everyone-223312/500-the-two-biggest-ways-women-hold-back-what-comes-next-for-ufyb.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}