Have you ever noticed how your body reacts when you're doom-scrolling? The tightness in your chest, shallow breathing, and racing thoughts aren’t just in your head—they’re physical responses from your nervous system reacting to perceived threats.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by somatic-based personal trainer Emily Decker to discuss how our bodies process information and why so many of us get stuck in cycles of anxiety and doom-scrolling. We explore the fascinating connection between our nervous system and the constant barrage of alarming headlines, plus why our bodies can’t distinguish between real physical danger and the emotional stress we get from media consumption.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/393

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Struggling to make progress on your goals or facing anxiety in relationships? It could be because your brain has wrongly connected your survival to things that aren't actually life-threatening. In this new free training, Safety is an Inside Job, I’m teaching you how to disconnect those patterns and create lasting change.

Safety Training

Join me on May 14th for a new, free training: Safety Is an Inside Job.

You’ll learn:

Why emotional safety is the key to breaking through blocks on the road to your goals, and how to create radical transformation in your life more quickly.

Why your brain has a panic button in the first place, and why it can get louder despite everything else you’ve tried.

An exercise you can do when your brain starts hitting the “DANGER!” alarm so you can get yourself back to clarity and confidence sooner.

Join us by grabbing your spot here: https://the-school-of-new-feminist-thought.captivate.fm/safety-training

Do you find yourself getting frustrated when others don’t see things exactly as you do? When this happens and we’re activated, afraid, or overwhelmed, we often assume our perspective is the only “correct” one. This rigidity creates tension in relationships, leaving us feeling isolated and misunderstood. Sound familiar?

In this episode, I’m revisiting a concept I call “You Are Not The Reference Point.” The key is realizing that your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors aren’t the standard by which everyone else should be measured. When we allow space for others’ perspectives, we open the door to better communication, greater acceptance, and less judgment. It’s a game-changer for any relationship!

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/392

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Struggling to make progress on your goals or facing anxiety in relationships? It could be because your brain has wrongly connected your survival to things that aren't actually life-threatening. In this new free training, Safety is an Inside Job, I’m teaching you how to disconnect those patterns and create lasting change.

Safety Training

IT'S HERE! My new book "Take Back Your Brain: How a Sexist Society Gets in Your Head... and How to Get it Out" is officially available as an audiobook and hardcover wherever books and audiobooks are sold!

Are you stuck in thought patterns, habits, or emotional cycles you can’t break, even though you know they’re not serving you? I promise that it’s possible to pursue your goals without your brain putting you in fight or flight as soon as you start taking serious steps. And that's what I'm teaching you how to do in my new, free training coming up: Safety Is an Inside Job.

It's happening on May 14th @ 12 PM ET, and you can click here to grab your spot:

https://the-school-of-new-feminist-thought.captivate.fm/safety-training

After coaching thousands of women (and learning a lot from my own journey), I’ve realized that our brains are really good at focusing on what we haven’t yet accomplished, while completely glossing over what we have. That’s why it’s crucial to actively look for evidence of growth and progress.

In this episode, I’m sharing the three biggest insights I gained during my 43rd year: how to handle differences of opinion in relationships without being triggered, how to make decisions even when you don’t have all the answers, and why no single achievement will change your life overnight. Tune in to hear how embracing the highs and lows of life can teach us everything we need to know about self-trust, decision-making, and staying grounded in uncertainty.

For full show notes, transcript, and more information, go to: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/391

Mentioned in this episode:

Struggling to make progress on your goals or facing anxiety in relationships? It could be because your brain has wrongly connected your survival to things that aren't actually life-threatening. In this new free training, Safety is an Inside Job, I’m teaching you how to disconnect those patterns and create lasting change.

Safety Training

For just three days—April 24th to 26th—you can join The Feminist Self-Help Society at 50% off your first month. Get access to self-coaching tools, courses on everything from relationships to productivity, live coaching, unlimited personal support, and a vibrant community of like-minded women.

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Once a year, on my birthday, I give you the gift — a flash sale on your first month inside The Feminist Self-Help Society, my flagship coaching membership.

The sale runs April 24–26. Get on the reminder list now at schoolofnewfeministthought.com/list-podcast or text your email to +1 (347) 997-1784 with the code word LIST so you don’t miss it.

Is your brain stuck replaying the same unhelpful thoughts on a loop? You’re not broken—your brain is just doing what it’s been trained to do: cling to old stories, even when they’re holding you back. In this episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite coaching tools that can break that loop instantly. It’s simple, powerful, and might just change how you see everything—from your relationships to your goals to how you think about yourself.

Find the full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/390

Mentioned in this episode:

Struggling to make progress on your goals or facing anxiety in relationships? It could be because your brain has wrongly connected your survival to things that aren't actually life-threatening. In this new free training, Safety is an Inside Job, I’m teaching you how to disconnect those patterns and create lasting change.

Safety Training

What does it really mean to be extraordinary—and why does it feel so uncomfortable to even ask that question? In this week’s episode, I’m unpacking the way society trains women and marginalized people to fear their own greatness. We’re taught that wanting more—more impact, more growth, more self-expression—is selfish or arrogant. And in times like these, when the world feels like it’s sliding backward, that message gets even louder: stay quiet, don’t make waves, be content with “good enough.”

But now is exactly when we need to lean into our power. Tune in to learn why being extraordinary has nothing to do with fame or visibility—and everything to do with how deeply you commit to your values, your purpose, and your own full expression.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/389

Mentioned in this episode:

Struggling to make progress on your goals or facing anxiety in relationships? It could be because your brain has wrongly connected your survival to things that aren't actually life-threatening. In this new free training, Safety is an Inside Job, I’m teaching you how to disconnect those patterns and create lasting change.

Safety Training