Do you ever wish you could just SEE whats inside the Clutch? What kind of resources and support are available to help you blow your own mind and create the kind of life youve always dreamed of? Then, come to Clutch Open House on July 20! At both 11am ET and 6pm ET, youll get a behind-the-scenes look inside the Clutch. Meet the Clutch Coaches and our Community Manager, get a site tour, watch live coaching, and be entered for a chance to win our giveaway! Text your email address to +1 347 997 1784...
Jul 12, 2023•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Oftentimes the thoughts we think arent whats most important; its our reaction to them that really matters. This week Ill discuss why the way you react to your thoughts can be more important than the thoughts themselves, how your reaction may make your emotional experience worse, and how cognitive dissonance between your new thoughts and your old thoughts can actually work in your favor. Get full show notes and more information here: https://unfuckyourbrain.com/297...
Jul 06, 2023•16 min•Ep 297•Transcript available on Metacast Many of us feel stuck when we experience the discomfort of anxiety. But ironically, its not the anxiety itself that keeps us stuck, its what we do when were anxious that keeps us in the cycle of anxiety and inaction aka psychological avoidance. This week on the podcast were digging deep into the brain with Dr. Luana Marques, professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and author of Bold Move. Well discuss the three skills you can use to move through psychological avoidance, why aligning wi...
Jun 29, 2023•31 min•Ep 296•Transcript available on Metacast The way you think about how you were raised, especially if there were certain things you didnt like about your caregivers behavior, can have a big impact on you in adulthood whether youre a parent or not. This week on the podcast I discuss the unintended consequences of basing your self-worth as a parent on being different than your parents were, how demonizing characteristics of your caregivers inevitably leads you to demonizing parts of yourself, and what the underlying solution is to these pr...
Jun 22, 2023•32 min•Ep 295•Transcript available on Metacast Things are going to get a little hot and steamy this week as I talk sex with Dr. Emily Morse, host of the Sex with Emily podcast. We discuss why many women are not having the pleasurable fulfilling sex lives they want to. Listen in to find out what a sex IQ is, why sex should be part of your overall wellness plan, and how getting to know yourself can lead to better sex. Get full show notes and more information here: https://unfuckyourbrain.com/294...
Jun 15, 2023•39 min•Ep 294•Transcript available on Metacast Tune in to this episode as I answer some questions about boundaries, breakups, and relationships. Youll find out how you might be thinking about boundaries the wrong way, why enjoying your own company has nothing to do with wanting to be in a relationship, and why you cant rush through the emotional process after a breakup. Get full show notes and more information here: https://unfuckyourbrain.com/293...
Jun 08, 2023•17 min•Ep 293•Transcript available on Metacast Now that we know how and why we criticize others (and ourselves), what can we do to stop being so critical (if we decide we want to)? In this podcast episode, Ill teach you some thoughts you can use to work through being critical, how to check in with your motivation behind your critique, how to redirect your thoughts about a specific person or thing, and general techniques you can use to stop being so critical. Get full show notes and more information here: https://unfuckyourbrain.com/292...
Jun 01, 2023•26 min•Ep 292•Transcript available on Metacast Being critical of other people is something that many of us do so often that we may not even realize were doing it. And not only do we criticize others, we often (maybe even constantly) criticize ourselves. But why do we do it? Tune in to find out what criticism is and understand why we do it, the good reasons why your brain may default to being critical, and how criticism has more to do with you than the other person. Get full show notes and more information here: https://unfuckyourbrain.com/29...
May 25, 2023•19 min•Ep 291•Transcript available on Metacast Adults are being diagnosed with ADHD more and more these days. And receiving the diagnosis alone is helping many folks make sense of certain behaviors they have that have always been a bit quirky. But for some, a diagnosis of ADHD can also bring up feelings that are difficult to navigate. This week Im joined by life coach and host of the I Have ADHD podcast, Kristen Carder, for a conversation about thought work and neurodivergent brains. We discuss why ebbing and flowing may be better than consi...
May 18, 2023•39 min•Ep 290•Transcript available on Metacast There is a difference in how I feel about loving my partner and how he feels about loving me. And recently, while trying to work on creating more feelings of bliss for myself in our relationship, I realized that my socialization as a woman was affecting the way that I approached loving my partner. And this socialization doesnt just affect romantic relationships, it can affect your platonic relationships as well. Tune in to find out the difference between loving someone else and being loved, whic...
May 11, 2023•22 min•Ep 289•Transcript available on Metacast Weve all experienced loss and grief at some point in our lives. And while we may hear that theres a set number of steps to go through or a timeline to follow, grief doesnt really ever end. But, you do get to decide who you want to be after the loss. Im joined by Krista St-Germain, Master Certified Coach and host of The Widowed Mom Podcast, this week on the podcast as we discuss how the socialization of women in our society affects the way that we grieve, what post-traumatic growth is (and how no...
May 04, 2023•25 min•Ep 288•Transcript available on Metacast As humans, logic and reason reassure us that something could or could not work they help us make sense of what we perceive as possible. But logic and reason can only take us so far. They alone will never be able to convince us to do something weve never done before. Where logic and reason run out, thats the point where we have to decide to take a leap of faith (or not). Tune in to this weeks episode to find out why a leap of faith may be the missing piece for you to create meaningful change in y...
Apr 27, 2023•25 min•Ep 287•Transcript available on Metacast Today is my birthday! Its a day I love for all the obvious reasons, but its also a time when I love to reflect and take stock of my life and how its changed over the past year and there has certainly been a lot of change in the last year! It didnt happen all at once. But little bits of change over time have added up to massive shifts. And thats the process I teach you in the Clutch, my monthly feminist coaching program. We only open a few times a year and were open now through Tuesday, May 2nd. ...
Apr 26, 2023•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Is there an alternate version of your life that you fantasized about having, that you didnt get to experience? When we dont let ourselves grieve or acknowledge those fantasies that we left behind, it can sometimes cause us to get stuck or be unable to make decisions and move forward in our lives. Tune in to this weeks episode to find out what I mean by grieving a life you wont live, how to do it, and why feeling regret doesnt mean you made the wrong decision. Get full show notes and more informa...
Apr 20, 2023•16 min•Ep 286•Transcript available on Metacast We might call massages, face masks, and shopping sprees self-care, but often theyre really just illusions of self-care. It looks like were doing these things to take care of ourselves but we never really address the core issue of whats causing the stress. True self-care gets to the root of the problem and tackles it head on. And when you truly start taking care of yourself, thats when you start seeing big changes in your life. This week Im joined by Dr. Pooja Lakshmin. We discuss what real self-...
Apr 13, 2023•47 min•Ep 285•Transcript available on Metacast As women and people socialized as women, we have literally been taught to NOT trust ourselves. Were bombarded with messages that tell us we arent capable of making sound decisions, or of even knowing whats best for ourselves. This messaging causes us to seek out answers from literally anyone whos not us and constantly second-guess ourselves. The Stop Second-Guessing Yourself Challenge can help you change that and its happening April 17-21. Text your email address to +1 347 997 1784 and respond w...
Apr 08, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Some of us are second-guessing ourselves all the time and dont even realize it especially women, because were actually taught to think this way. Were taught that we dont have the authority to make the right decisions that we dont know whats best, not even for ourselves. If you struggle to make a decision, tune in to find out the 3 different types of second-guessing, what happens when we do it, and why its such a problem. Get full show notes and more information here: https://unfuckyourbrain.com/...
Apr 06, 2023•26 min•Ep 284•Transcript available on Metacast Perfectionism is everywhere, its sneaky. And this week I want to talk about a little thing I like to call wellness perfectionism. No matter what tips, tools, and tricks we know for regulating our minds (and nervous systems) theres no way for us to avoid having the human experience. This week I discuss what wellness perfectionism is, how you can see it showing up in your life, and how not to use wellness against yourself. Get full show notes and more information here: https://unfuckyourbrain.com/...
Mar 30, 2023•22 min•Ep 283•Transcript available on Metacast Money can bring up a lot of tricky feelings - especially for women. But no matter where you are in your money story, heres the good news: you can rewrite it if you choose. Join me, and money speaker and educator Tori Dunlap, in this episode as we explore our money mindsets and the social conditioning that comes along with them. We talk financial feminism, learning to navigate living in a capitalist society while doing the least harm, and common misconceptions about investing. Get full show notes...
Mar 23, 2023•44 min•Ep 282•Transcript available on Metacast This week I tackle listener questions including whether or not everything that happens to you is your fault because of your thoughts, how to coach yourself through anger, the right questions to ask yourself when self-coaching and more (including my thoughts about pineapple on pizza). Get full show notes and more information here: https://unfuckyourbrain.com/281
Mar 16, 2023•20 min•Ep 281•Transcript available on Metacast When you have goals and aspirations its normal to look for someone that can help you reach them. Having a mentor to help guide you can be a great thing. But sometimes as mentees, we put our mentors up on a pedestal. And when we believe our mentors and not ourselves have the answer to our success, we strip ourselves of our own authority and power. The same thing goes for coaches. Tune in to learn how to take the hierarchy out of your mentor and coaching relationships and how the most important me...
Mar 09, 2023•37 min•Ep 280•Transcript available on Metacast What if there were one question you could ask yourself that immediately put you in touch with your highest priorities, your deepest values, and how you want to live in the world? In this episode, you will learn the question I ask myself to instantly gain perspective and clarity on what matters most to me. Tune in to learn how this question can change your life, too. Get full show notes and more information here: https://unfuckyourbrain.com/279...
Mar 02, 2023•22 min•Ep 279•Transcript available on Metacast Whether were at the top of a corporation, running our own business, or working as an employee, well often find a million different ways to outsource our leadership to others. But if we can do the hard work of learning to trust ourselves as the ultimate authority over our own lives, thats where the magic happens. This week Im joined by online business legend, Amy Porterfield. Tune is as we dismantle some of the myths about starting your own business and discuss developing a CEO mindset, how socia...
Feb 23, 2023•49 min•Ep 278•Transcript available on Metacast I am Jewish, but I dont consider myself to be particularly religious or spiritual. I know that may seem strange or like theres a disconnect there, but Judaism is more than just a religion. So it doesnt fit into the westernized ideal of what a religion is or should look like. This week on the podcast I share three ways Judaism has shaped my work in the world and I take a look at how the things that you learn as part of being in a religious community or any other kind of community impact how you t...
Feb 16, 2023•24 min•Ep 277•Transcript available on Metacast Emotional growth doesnt always feel great. But it doesnt have to feel terrible, either. You get to choose whether or not you put the time and energy into changing a certain aspect of your life. The key is being able to recognize the difference between giving up on something because you think its too hard, and choosing to pursue something else that is more interesting and important to you. This week well revisit a very important topic: How to know when emotional difficulty is worth it. Ill teach ...
Feb 09, 2023•25 min•Ep 276•Transcript available on Metacast I truly believe self-love is the antidote to a lot of our self-created mental and emotional suffering life sucks when youre going through it hating yourself but self-love is also often misunderstood. Tune in this week as I break down three common myths about self love. Ill talk about why self-love is not selfish (and what it really is), how self-love will not get rid of all of your negative thoughts about yourself, and why self-love is a journey, not a destination. Get full show notes and more i...
Feb 02, 2023•24 min•Ep 275•Transcript available on Metacast No matter how much love you do or do not feel on February 14, Valentines Day is just a made up holiday. Yet weve been socialized to believe that a womans worth is dependent on having a certain type of romantic relationship. This week on the podcast Im going to break down some common misconceptions about love. Join me as I discuss why love is not a state of being you simply arrive at, the real reason why you do (or dont) feel loved, and why we think that love is an obligation. Get full show notes...
Jan 26, 2023•33 min•Ep 274•Transcript available on Metacast The workplace can be challenging for a lot of people, but women and those socialized as women face a further set of challenges. This week on the podcast Im joined by Jenn Deal, Annie Framand, and Jamie Lee (three of my Advanced Certification in Feminist Coaching students) to discuss what ambition is and why women have trouble identifying with it, how to advocate for yourself in the workplace, and the right way to negotiate. Get full show notes and more information here: https://unfuckyourbrain.c...
Jan 19, 2023•38 min•Ep 273•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the podcast, Im joined by three of my Advanced Certification in Feminist Coaching students, Deb Malkin, Jill Angie, and Sarah Shiozawa as we discuss exercise its risks, rewards, and morality. Tune is as we offer our definitions of exercise, unpack the why behind our exercising, and discuss the power of choosing for yourself what you do with your body. Get full show notes and more information here: https://unfuckyourbrain.com/272...
Jan 12, 2023•40 min•Ep 272•Transcript available on Metacast I hear from clients all the time how hard it is to build new friendships in adulthood. But is that actually true? Or are we making that be true by holding onto outdated beliefs about friendship? If you desire more friendships in your life, you wont want to miss my discussion with Dr. Marisa G. Franco. Tune into this weeks episode as Dr. Franco and I discuss how outdated ideas about friendship can make it harder to form new ones in adulthood, how looking to friends to make you feel good about you...
Jan 05, 2023•34 min•Ep 271•Transcript available on Metacast 
