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cover of episode 401. Listener QA: Body Image, Parental Criticism, & Initiating Sex

401. Listener QA: Body Image, Parental Criticism, & Initiating Sex

2025/7/1
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UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone

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In this week’s Listener Q&A, I’m answering two questions that reveal how we give away our emotional power to others' opinions and societal expectations. One listener struggles with body image after years of parental criticism—believing their worth is tied to their size. Another feels frustrated by always initiating sex in their marriage—turning intimacy into resentment.

Both questions highlight a key issue: we let other people’s actions dictate how we feel about ourselves. Whether it’s believing your worth is tied to your body size—or thinking your partner needs to initiate intimacy for it to “count”—you’re giving away your power. Tune in to learn how to take it back.

Submit your own question here and it might get answered on a future episode: unfuckyourbrain.com/coachinghotline)

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/401)