{"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":"502. Why You Don't Ask for What You Want (& How to Start to Change It)","slug":"502-why-you-don-t-ask-for-what-you-want-how-to-start-to-change-it","published_at":"2026-06-18T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unf-ck-your-brain-feminist-self-help-for-everyone-223312/502-why-you-don-t-ask-for-what-you-want-how-to-start-to-change-it","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unf-ck-your-brain-feminist-self-help-for-everyone-223312","url":"https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/ask-for-what-you-want/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/aaf8e181-0505-4cff-995b-98e942cf44b1.mp3","summary":"When is the last time you actually asked for what you wanted when you were nervous? Not hinted, not hoped someone would notice, not talked yourself out of it. In this episode, I explore why women often suppress desires, needs, and wants in daily life, from small asks like an hour to yourself to bigger moments like negotiating at work or in relationships. You'll hear why thoughts like \"I shouldn’t need this\" or \"it won’t matter\" stop you from asking, even when it’s possible to get what you want. I also explain how to start noticing and understanding these patterns in your own life so you can begin to act differently. This episode helps you reconnect with your wants, build confidence in asking for them, and create a life that reflects your real needs and preferences. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/502 Watch this episode over on YouTube: youtube.com/@karaloewentheilcoaching Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil/","meta_description":"When is the last time you actually asked for what you wanted when you were nervous? Not hinted, not hoped someone would notice, not talked yourself out of…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1149,"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/502-why-you-don-t-ask-for-what-you-want-how-to-start-to-change-it/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-223312/502-why-you-don-t-ask-for-what-you-want-how-to-start-to-change-it.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}