{"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":"504. Being Joyful Anyway: A Conversation with Kate Bowler","slug":"504-being-joyful-anyway-a-conversation-with-kate-bowler","published_at":"2026-06-25T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unf-ck-your-brain-feminist-self-help-for-everyone-223312/504-being-joyful-anyway-a-conversation-with-kate-bowler","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unf-ck-your-brain-feminist-self-help-for-everyone-223312","url":"https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/being-joyful-anyway-kate-bowler/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/63e51716-c810-4254-95b6-a6c9c065634d.mp3","summary":"Joy doesn’t always arrive when you expect it, and sometimes it shows up when life feels the hardest. In this episode, I talk about making space for joy with Kate Bowler, a professor at Duke University, 5x bestselling author, and host of the podcast Everything Happens . We discuss why happiness is overhyped, how microjoys and unexpected moments can interrupt your day, and why cultural narratives often make women feel like they are failing if life isn’t constantly “good.” This conversation is a reminder that joy is not something you can control or manufacture. It shows up when you are paying attention, when you let your guard down, and when you allow yourself to be human. Listening will help you notice the small delights, accept life’s unpredictability, and welcome joy into your day, even when everything else feels messy or uncertain. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/504 Watch episodes over on YouTube: youtube.com/@karaloewentheilcoaching Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil/ Learn more about Kate's work, books, podcast, and more here: https://katebowler.com/","meta_description":"Joy doesn’t always arrive when you expect it, and sometimes it shows up when life feels the hardest. In this episode, I talk about making space for joy wi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2066,"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/504-being-joyful-anyway-a-conversation-with-kate-bowler/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-223312/504-being-joyful-anyway-a-conversation-with-kate-bowler.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}