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430. How to Embrace Friction and Grow From It
Episode 4309th October 2025 • UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone • Kara Loewentheil
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Friction feels annoying, stressful, and uncomfortable, but it is also where real growth happens. In this episode, I show you how to stop avoiding discomfort and start using it to build confidence, resilience, and stronger connections. You’ll learn why your brain resists effort and failure, how to reframe frustration as progress, and simple ways to practice tolerating and even seeking out productive friction. By the end, you’ll see why the challenges you face are exactly what make you stronger and more capable. Let's go!

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: schoolofnewfeministthought.com/430

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