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410. Fear of Doing Harm is Holding You Back
Episode 41031st July 2025 • UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone • Kara Loewentheil
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What if your fear of making a mistake is actually keeping you from creating the biggest impact of your life?

In this episode, I dive into why the pressure to be perfect—and avoid harm—keeps us stuck. Whether it’s in relationships, business, or parenting, the desire to avoid mistakes leads to paralysis. You’ll learn why showing up fully, making mistakes, and being willing to learn from them lets you make a much bigger impact than not showing up at all. This episode will challenge you to break free from perfectionism, start acting from integrity—and get out of the paralyzing grip of fear.


Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/410

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