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
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418. Undoing Your "Goodness" Programming: A Conversation with Elise Loehnen
Ever feel like you’re constantly trying to be the perfect friend, partner, coworker, or mom? That pressure to live up to everyone else’s expectations is a trap—and it’s keeping you stuck in self-sacrifice and people-pleasing. In this episode, I’m chatting with Elise Loehnen, author of On Our Best Behavior, about how we can stop chasing the impossible standard of “goodness” and start embracing our whole, authentic selves. We break down how society programs women to seek external approval—and why that’s keeping us disconnected from our real power. If you’re ready to stop living a performance and start showing up as your true self, let's go.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/418Mentioned 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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417. Coaching Hotline: Codependency & Anger
In this Coaching Hotline episode, I answer two relationship questions—one about wanting more time with your partner, the other about lingering anger when your needs feel unmet. Both reveal the same underlying problem: telling yourself you should feel differently. You’ll learn how to explore your anger and anxiety without adding guilt or shame. Plus, I show you how thought work can be used to get out of cycles of self-blame and to make choices about relationships from a place of insight rather than reaction. 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/417Mentioned 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.
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