What if the reason you haven’t reached your biggest goals isn’t lack of talent or effort—but the illusion that you need a perfect plan before you even start?In this episode, you’ll learn why chasing certainty keeps you stuck, how overplanning can become a sophisticated form of procrastination, and why the “next right step” is more powerful than a five-year roadmap. You’ll discover how to set goals that excite—or even scare—you, and start making progress on the things that actually matter.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/422Mentioned in this episode:Curious about becoming a coach?Join me for Coach-Curious Prep School happening on September 15–17, 2025.
By the end of these three days, you’ll know the following three things:
- Whether coaching is the right career for you.
- What you need to do to prepare for a successful coaching career.
- The next steps to take to begin — or expand — your life as a coach.
Click here to save your seat: https://the-school-of-new-feminist-thought.captivate.fm/coachcurious Enroll now in Coach-Curious Prep School
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421. Coaching Hotline: Are Some Circumstances Harder for Thought Work Than Others?
Ever catch yourself overthinking how you show up around men—or in any situation where you feel judged? In this Coaching Hotline episode, I answer a listener’s question about maintaining platonic friendships while married and unpack why women are socialized to take responsibility for other people’s thoughts—a burden that’s impossible to carry and doesn’t belong to you.Then we dive into whether some circumstances actually require more thought work than others, using the workplace as an example. You’ll learn why what feels “hard” for you isn’t about the circumstance—it’s about your thinking—and how embracing that insight can change the way you navigate relationships, work, and life.Submit your own question here and it might get answered on a future episode: unfuckyourbrain.com/coachinghotlineGet full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/421Mentioned in this episode:Curious about becoming a coach?Join me for Coach-Curious Prep School happening on September 15–17, 2025.
By the end of these three days, you’ll know the following three things:
- Whether coaching is the right career for you.
- What you need to do to prepare for a successful coaching career.
- The next steps to take to begin — or expand — your life as a coach.
Click here to save your seat: https://the-school-of-new-feminist-thought.captivate.fm/coachcurious Enroll now in Coach-Curious Prep School
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420. Is Coaching the Career for You?
The coaching industry is booming—yet it’s one of the most misunderstood professions out there. From concerns about pyramid schemes to questions of legitimacy, there’s a lot of confusion surrounding this coaching, especially in a field that’s predominantly female and largely online.So this week, I’m breaking down the most common myths and concerns about becoming a coach. I cover everything from startup costs and market saturation to whether coaching actually aligns with your strengths and desired lifestyle. You’ll learn the real numbers behind the industry, the different pathways into coaching (hint: entrepreneurship isn’t the only option), and how to know if coaching might be your calling.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/420Mentioned in this episode:Curious about becoming a coach?Join me for Coach-Curious Prep School happening on September 15–17, 2025.
By the end of these three days, you’ll know the following three things:
- Whether coaching is the right career for you.
- What you need to do to prepare for a successful coaching career.
- The next steps to take to begin — or expand — your life as a coach.
Click here to save your seat: https://the-school-of-new-feminist-thought.captivate.fm/coachcurious Enroll now in Coach-Curious Prep School
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Could Coaching Be Your Calling?
Are you curious about becoming a coach but not sure where to start?Join me at Coach-Curious Prep School where you’ll learn:Whether coaching is the right career for you.What you need to do to prepare for a successful coaching career.The next steps to take to begin — or expand — your life as a coach.It's all happening September 15-17, 2025. Click here to grab your spot: https://the-school-of-new-feminist-thought.captivate.fm/coachcurious
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419. Coaching Hotline: Am I Using Meditation to Escape My Feelings?
In this week’s Coaching Hotline, I answer two listener questions that reveal a common trap: we think circumstances create our feelings, when really our thoughts are doing all the work. One caller worries that ambition has become a perfectionist trap, the other wonders if meditation is just a way to avoid difficult emotions.I break down how to tell if meditation is actually processing emotions or just soothing your nervous system, and what it really means to live an extraordinary life. You’ll learn the difference between true emotional work and sophisticated avoidance—and how to reframe your biggest life questions in a way that actually gives you answers.Submit your own question here and it might get answered on a future episode: unfuckyourbrain.com/coachinghotlineGet full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/419Mentioned in this episode:Curious about becoming a coach?Join me for Coach-Curious Prep School happening on September 15–17, 2025.
By the end of these three days, you’ll know the following three things:
- Whether coaching is the right career for you.
- What you need to do to prepare for a successful coaching career.
- The next steps to take to begin — or expand — your life as a coach.
Click here to save your seat: https://the-school-of-new-feminist-thought.captivate.fm/coachcurious Enroll now in Coach-Curious Prep School
About UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
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.
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