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536. How to Stop Avoiding Your Problems (Classics)
Episode 536 • 15th October 2026 • UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone • Kara Loewentheil
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Have you ever avoided dealing with a problem because facing it felt too overwhelming, uncomfortable, or scary? In this episode, I share a story from my own life that shows exactly how much worse problems can become when we avoid addressing them. We’ll look at why your brain is so drawn to avoidance, even when you know intellectually that avoiding something will not make it disappear.

I explain what is happening when your brain tries to protect you from discomfort and why the short-term relief of avoidance often creates bigger problems later. You’ll learn how to identify the problems you may be avoiding, understand the emotions underneath that avoidance, and start approaching difficult situations with more courage and clarity.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/536

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