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UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone

by 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.

Latest episodes

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530. How to Stop Giving a F*ck What Other People Think (Greatest Hits)

Do you wish you could stop caring so much about what other people think? The problem is, you can't just tell your brain to stop caring and expect it to magically let go.

Sep 24
14 min

529. Coaching Hotline: What's Really Stopping You from Speaking Up in Your Business

Do you want to share your ideas more boldly, but find yourself holding back because you’re afraid of how people will react? In this Coaching Hotline episode, I answer a l

Sep 22
9 min

528. Telling Yourself the Truth (How I Finally Did)

What truth are you refusing to admit because you’re afraid of what it will mean? Maybe you know you want a different role at work, you’re questioning whether something in

Sep 17
18 min

527. Coaching Hotline: Why You're Resentful Instead of Just Asking for What You Want

Have you ever tried to convince yourself you shouldn’t be upset, while still feeling completely resentful underneath? This week, I answer a Coaching Hotline question from

Sep 15
7 min

526. Why Asking For What You Want Matters Even If You Don't Get It

How many times have you decided there is no point in asking for what you want because you probably won’t get it? Maybe you want to ask for a raise, a different role at wo

Sep 10
14 min

How to Ask for What You Want

Over five days, you’ll find out what’s keeping you from asking for what you want – and how to actually do it, even when your brain tries to stop you. Live Challenge: Se

Sep 9
1 min

525. Coaching Hotline: I Want to Stay Home with My Kids, but I Need to Make Money

Do you have to choose between staying home with your kids and contributing financially to your family? In this Coaching Hotline episode, I answer a listener’s question ab

Sep 8
6 min

524. You Don't Need to Heal; You Need to Admit What's True – with Dr. Marisa Franco

So much of the self-help world teaches us that the solution to our problems is to become a better, more healed, more secure version of ourselves. In this episode, I’m joi

Sep 3
30 min

FREE LIVE WORKSHOP: The One Big Ask

What if you were one big ask away from the change you need? In one free hour, find the ask most worth making, assess exactly what’s blocking you, and learn what it ta

Sep 2
1 min

523. Coaching Hotline: How Can I Stop My Constant Inner Critic & Monologue

Do you have an inner monologue that is constantly keeping score, reminding you what you accomplished, and trying to prove that you’re doing enough? This week, I answer a

Sep 1
5 min

522. How to Know What You Want (Greatest Hits)

What if you do know what you want, but you’ve just gotten really good at talking yourself out of it? In this Greatest Hits episode, I break down why so many women feel di

Aug 27
18 min

521. Coaching Hotline: I Can't Let Go of a Friendship That Ended

Some endings are hard because the person is still alive, but the relationship you had with them is gone. This week, I answer a Coaching Hotline question from a listener w

Aug 25
5 min

520. Speaking Up from Activation v Peace (My Own Self-Coaching!)

Have you ever been so angry that you wanted to say something immediately, but you also knew you were probably not in the clearest state of mind? In this episode, I walk y

Aug 20
15 min

519. Coaching Hotline: How Do I Know if I Am Indulging a Negative Emotion?

How do you know if you are truly processing an emotion or just stuck thinking about it over and over? This week, I answer a Coaching Hotline question about the difference

Aug 18
5 min

518. Stop Asking Like You're Begging and Other Lessons from She's So Lucky with Les Alfred

What if the thing you’re calling “luck” is actually a combination of preparation, self-belief, and being willing to create your own opportunities? In this episode, I’m j

Aug 13
34 min

517. Coaching Hotline: Isn't Yelling at My Kids Messing Them Up?

Do you ever get stuck in the cycle of losing your temper with your kids, then immediately judging yourself as a terrible parent? This week, I answer a Coaching Hotline qu

Aug 11
8 min

516. Why We Check Out or Try to Control It All & How to Stop

Do you tend to shut down and emotionally check out when things feel difficult? Or maybe you take over and try to control every outcome. In this episode, I explain why the

Aug 6
14 min

515. Coaching Hotline: What If "Good Enough" Makes Me Worse?

Do you believe that if you stop criticizing yourself, your work will suffer? This week, I answer a Coaching Hotline question from a listener who worries that letting go o

Aug 4
5 min

What’s Really Blocking You from Speaking Up?

You already suspect you hold back from asking for what you want or telling the truth about how you feel. But did you know that there are three main Speak Up Barriers that

Aug 3
1 min

514. Your Brain is a Storyteller, Not a Reporter

Your brain is not giving you an objective report of reality. It's constantly filtering, editing, and creating a story based on what it already believes about you and the

Jul 30
11 min

Chart trend

Position in the Mental Health chart (US), last 90 days.

#19
all-time peak
465
days in the top 50 since Nov 2024

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Where UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 25, 2026).

#149 ▲ 11 Health & Fitness US
#47 ▲ 1 Mental Health US

What listeners say

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I find this podcast and book to be really helpful when reflecting on my own responses to things and set goals. The thing that really hit me was the episode of the “ideal self” that I keep chasing.

blstuntdriver · Aug 2026

I spent my early adulthood in therapy identifying as an anxious, insecure person. That all changed when I encountered Kara’s teachings. I’ve been in her Feminist Self Help Society for four years, and am currently in her Socratic Coaching Method Certification program. Her tools have enabled me to transform my life. AND I still listen to this podcast regularly because she continues delivering amazing insights to the public with every episode. What a gift! Thank you, Kara.

Ruth_Ruth · Jun 2026

First it’s fun to say the name of this podcast. The biggest thing I’ve learned from Kara is the concept of being emotionally neutral and the need to work through your feelings until you are neutral BEFORE confronting or responding to someone when you’re upset. This has made a significant difference in my life! ❤️❤️

MissyVinMN · May 2026

Kara has helped me take back my brain like no other self help work has. I now can see clearer how our sexist society has molded me to see my body as defective and my migraines as a further failure. My dependence on doctors and pills fks up my brain and gives my power away again. She is very inspiring.

Cellara75 · Apr 2026

Used to love this podcast. The advice used to feel more tangible, but it’s become reductionist. I get that our emotions are controlled by our thoughts, but sometimes simply “changing your thoughts” doesn’t make a very real problem go away. It’s just toxic positivity packaged differently.

Lin646842 · Mar 2026

This used to be a very helpful podcast, but now it’s just marketing for her new business and asking people to sign up for something or buy a book. I understand that she needs to monetize the podcast, but I wish there was a variety of ways for those of us who don’t want to purchase the whole program.

Lindsay Margaret · Mar 2024

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