508. “Fine”: Why Women Don’t Tell the Truth About How They Feel
About this episode
This episode explores why women often say 'fine' instead of expressing their true feelings and offers steps to reconnect with their emotions.
If you’ve ever answered “fine” when you weren’t really fine, this episode is for you. Saying “fine” may feel safe in the moment, but it trains your brain to ignore your desires, feelings, and needs, leaving you disconnected from yourself, burnt out, and frustrated. In this episode, I explore why socialization and evolutionary wiring make women suppress anger, disappointment, and discomfort to avoid judgment, and why that tiny word hides so much more than you realize. You'll hear the two steps you can take today to start rewiring this pattern in your brain and rebuild your connection to yourself. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/508 Watch episodes over on YouTube: youtube.com/@karaloewentheilcoaching Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil/
People in this episode
Host: Kara Loewentheil
Topics covered
- emotional expression
- women's socialization
- self-connection
- mental health
- communication
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