{"product_id":"take-back-your-brain-isbn-9780593493953","title":"Take Back Your Brain","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES \u003c\/i\u003eBESTSELLER\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA TODAY\u003c\/i\u003e #1 NONFICTION BESTSELLER\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePUBLISHERS WEEKLY\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYour mind is your most powerful tool—but what happens when it’s working against you?\u003cbr\u003eIf you’ve ever thought:\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e“I’ll never be good enough.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e“I’m too old to find love.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e“I can’t ask for a raise—they’ll think I’m greedy,”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e...then you’ve been hijacked by patriarchy’s greatest weapon: the inner critic it planted in your brain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnter Kara Loewentheil, Master Certified Coach, recovering lawyer, and host of the wildly popular \u003ci\u003eUnF*ck Your Brain\u003c\/i\u003e podcast. In \u003ci\u003eTake Back Your Brain\u003c\/i\u003e, she unpacks how society’s relentless messages about women’s worth—based on looks, productivity, and caregiving—worm their way into our thoughts, leaving us feeling anxious, unworthy, and stuck.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut here’s the thing: your thoughts aren’t facts. Loewentheil shows you how to identify the sexist programming running your brain, hit \"delete,\" and replace it with beliefs that actually serve you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoewentheil unveils the insidious ways sexism infiltrates women's thoughts, leading to self-doubt and anxiety. Using tools from cognitive psychology, feminist theory, and her neuroplasticity-based coaching practice, she makes rewiring your brain accessible, actionable, and even fun. Through practical exercises and profound insights, readers will learn to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eIdentify and challenge self-critical thoughts rooted in patriarchal conditioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eDevelop resilience and confidence by reshaping mental habits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eEnhance personal and professional relationships through improved self-perception.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eAchieve greater fulfillment and joy by aligning thoughts with true potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eBuild confidence that actually lasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eLoewentheil has been where you are—burned out, self-critical, and stuck in an endless loop of “not enough”—and she knows the way out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is for you if:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eYou’re ready to stop overthinking every decision and start living with purpose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eYou want confidence that doesn’t crumble at the first sign of criticism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eYou’re tired of playing small and know you’re meant for more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eLoewentheil doesn’t just teach you how to think differently—she shows you how to feel differently, make bold moves, and create a life that feels as good as it looks. Discover why Mel Robbins, Tori Dunlap, and more love this book!\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“I freakin' \u003ci\u003elove\u003c\/i\u003e Kara Loewentheil. If you're a woman, there's a reason why you're not speaking up when you deserve to, why you're picking apart everything you think is wrong with your body, and why you're not in control of your money. You've internalized age-old messaging, and it's time to interrupt that sh*t once and for all. In your hands is a playbook that teaches you how. Do \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e put it down.” \u003cb\u003e–Mel Robbins, author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe High 5 Habit\u003c\/i\u003e and host of \u003ci\u003eThe Mel Robbins Podcast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Loewentheil’s galvanizing debut urges readers to close the gap between “feminist beliefs about our worth” and the “patriarchal social conditioning” that constrains them…Women will be motivated to tackle the invisible barriers holding them back.” \u003cb\u003e–\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Brilliant and revelatory, and one of those rare books that will change the way you understand yourself and the world.” \u003cb\u003e—Elise Loehnen, author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eOn Our Best Behavior\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"Loewentheil’s literary debut examines how sexist and patriarchal messages impact women’s thoughts and emotions and undermine our self-esteem and self-confidence. What’s more, she offers practical advice for living well despite those long-standing messages... the feminist framework is a welcome approach for our still-evolving 21st-century society. And Loewentheil is an engaging, straightforward guide.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eTake Back Your Brain\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect book for someone who believes their brain is their own worst enemy. Kara does an incredible job in illuminating how the patriarchy’s bullsh*t impacts you, then backs it up with concrete actionable steps to overcome the shame and imposter syndrome.” \u003cb\u003e—Tori Dunlap, author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eFinancial Feminist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “This isn’t just a book about knowing your worth, it’s a hands-on guide to leaving your limiting beliefs behind so you can think bigger and step into your power like never before.” \u003cb\u003e—Amy Porterfield, author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eTwo Weeks Notice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “[An] insightful, actionable, and funny deep dive into the way women are taught to think.” \u003cb\u003e—Farnoosh Torabi, author of \u003ci\u003eA Healthy State of Panic\u003c\/i\u003e and host of the \u003ci\u003eSo Money\u003c\/i\u003e podcast\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “No one is inherently unworthy, Kara Loewentheil argues, while offering us exercises to finally convince our brains this is true. If the advice to ‘love yourself’ had a manual, this would be it.” \u003cb\u003e—Marisa G. Franco, PhD, author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003ePlatonic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Kara Loewentheil is a genius. It’s not often you can read someone else’s words and understand yourself more, but Kara’s words do just that. Kara takes us on a tour of our brain, our feelings, and our history in a way that introduces us to a new way to be alive. It’s not an exaggeration to say that this book will change thousands of women’s lives. Let it change yours.” \u003cb\u003e—Brooke Castillo, founder of The Life Coach School\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Kara Loewentheil has a unique gift for making you feel like she’s speaking directly to you, and her book \u003ci\u003eTake Back Your Brain\u003c\/i\u003e expands upon that in an insightful, actionable, and often funny manual for how to live a fuller life. This is the must have book for questioning the stories we’ve been told and writing our own futures to be far better than fiction!” \u003cb\u003e—Damona Hoffman, author of \u003ci\u003eF the Fairy Tale\u003c\/i\u003e and The Drew Barrymore Show love expert\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eTake Back Your Brain\u003c\/i\u003e is a refreshing and resonant take on changing your life starting with your own brain, especially in an imperfect world. Kara takes readers on a bullshit-free journey beyond platitudes and positive thinking to action and true freedom.” \u003cb\u003e—Rae McDaniel, MEd, LCPC, CST, author of \u003ci\u003eGender Magic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “[A] compassionate and comprehensive guidebook for moving from mental clutter to clarity. Readers will feel empowered to claim control over their lives, and gain emotional resilience, fortitude, and freedom along the way.” \u003cb\u003e—Shira Gill, author of \u003ci\u003eMinimalista\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  “Kara shows us that the possibilities are endless when we, as women, step into our power. \u003ci\u003eTake Back Your Brain\u003c\/i\u003e isn’t just a read; it’s a movement.” \u003cb\u003e—Rebecca Minkoff, award-winning fashion designer, cofounder of Female Founder Collective, and author of \u003ci\u003eFearless\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Believe me when I say that \u003ci\u003eTake Back Your Brain\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003ci\u003edifferent\u003c\/i\u003e. It’s smart, it’s feminist, it’s actionable, and it made me snort with laughter more than once. Kara has created a book that has rewired my brain in a way that makes me feel powerful and unstoppable. It’s changed the way I show up in my relationship, my business, and my life. It’s a must-read, and I’m going to be recommending it to all my clients!” \u003cb\u003e—Lily Womble, author of \u003ci\u003eThank You, More Please\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Finally, there is a self-help book that contextualizes the voices in our head with the impossible social pressures and the outdated cultural norms that have feasted on our confidence for way too long. It’s not you, it’s them. But it’s also a little bit of you too . . . because of them! Kara Loewentheil unpacks us and unpacks them, all in an effort to help us get out of our own heads and into our best selves.” \u003cb\u003e—Laura Gassner Otting, author of \u003ci\u003eWonderhell\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Unlike mainstream messages on body positivity and confidence which often sound nice yet don’t do much, \u003ci\u003eTake Back Your Brain\u003c\/i\u003e teaches you how to actually bridge the gap between knowing and believing. This book is both a feminist hot take and a practical guide to self-empowerment.” \u003cb\u003e—Mary Jelkovsky, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Gift of Self-Love\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Ever feel like the world’s always judging your body? Kara breaks down why we struggle so much with how we look and offers clear, doable steps to quiet that relentless inner critic women suffer with. It’s time we learn how to embrace ourselves, so we can focus on bigger things in life beyond just dieting.” \u003cb\u003e—Corinne Crabtree, host of the \u003ci\u003eLosing 100 Pounds with Corinne\u003c\/i\u003e podcast and creator of the No BS Weightloss Program \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “You are more than your programming, but it takes perspective, skill, and genuinely helpful guidance to effectively change it. Kara has been precisely that voice for years, and my excitement for women holding her work in their hands (and putting it into practice) is immeasurable. This book is a wildly necessary addition to the world of productive change.” \u003cb\u003e—Shani Silver, author of \u003ci\u003eA Single Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eTake Back Your Brain\u003c\/i\u003e is full of brilliant insight and effective tools you can start using to feel better immediately. This isn’t recycled self-help. It’s the patriarchy smashing coaching approach we all need. Buy two copies, because you’re going to want to share this book! \u003cb\u003e—Susan Hyatt, author of \u003ci\u003eBare\u003c\/i\u003e and host of the \u003ci\u003eYou’ve Got Nerve\u003c\/i\u003e podcast\u003c\/b\u003eAfter graduating Harvard Law School, \u003cb\u003eKara Loewentheil \u003c\/b\u003edid what every Ivy League feminist lawyer should do: quit a prestigious academic career to become a life coach! Less than a decade after leaving the law, Kara has taught millions of of women how to close the “Brain Gap” that keeps them feeling anxious and disempowered. Her work enables women to identify the ways that sexist social messages impact their brains and how to rewire their thought patterns to create true, authentic confidence from within.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKara is the founder of The New School of Feminist Thought. 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