The One Where I Talk To Author & Life Coach, Kara Loewentheil

Send us Fan MailI am beyond excited about my guest on the podcast this week because she's someone I've been wanting to interview for a loooong time! A New York Times bestselling author, Ivy League women's rights lawyer turned life coach, and host of the Unfu*k Your Brain podcast, she is none other than Kara Loewentheil. In our conversation, Kara shares her journey from law to life coaching, and emphasises the significance of thought work and self-compassion in overcoming societal pressures and internalised shame. We explore confidence as a crucial skill set for creating a life that aligns with one's true desires, rather than conforming to limiting societal norms. Kara also talks about why she prefers the term persistence to consistency in the realm of personal development, and we also explore the importance of cultivating a strong relationship with oneself. This episode is packed with practical advice and insights for anyone looking to embrace and thrive in their single life.05:25 Kara's Journey from Lawyer to Life Coach09:45 The Impact of Society on Single Women14:41 Understanding and Overcoming Shame18:18 The Power of Thought Work20:53 Consistency vs. Persistency in Thought Work23:26 Affirmations and Repetition26:29 Thoughts Are Not Facts29:37 The Importance of Inner Work30:38 Embrace Friction in a Tech-Driven World31:30 The Importance of Self-Reflection and Personal Growth32:46 Navigating Relationships and Self-Worth34:17 The Reality of Marriage and Emotional Availability35:59 The Illusion of Achieving Happiness Through Milestones37:34 Cultivating Contentment and Emotional Availability39:03 The Challenges and Rewards of Intimacy47:38 Empowering Women to Live Their Best Lives50:48 The Core of Confidence and Self-Actualisation53:31 Final Thoughts and Words of WisdomSign up for 'Create More Confidence', Kara's Pop-Up event on 8-10 December: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/confident/Check out Kara's website: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/Buy Kara's book, Take Back Your Brain: https://www.takebackyourbrainbook.com/Support the showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacksCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/Email me: [email protected] And thank you so much for listening!