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394. Hopelessness Is a Lie
Episode 39415th May 2025 • UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone • Kara Loewentheil
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Have you ever felt that sinking feeling in your stomach—the one that says, “There’s no point in trying because nothing will ever change”? That’s hopelessness, and it’s one of the most dangerous emotional states because it paralyzes us and keeps us stuck. It’s also one of the most deceptive thought patterns your brain can offer you.

This week, I’m breaking down why hopelessness is fundamentally a lie. When your brain tells you nothing will ever change, it’s making a claim it can’t possibly back up. Tune in to learn how to combat these thoughts and start embracing the reality that change is always possible—even when it feels like it isn’t.


Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/394

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