How to Stop Avoiding Your Problems (Classics)

Podcast: UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone · Kara Loewentheil

Opublikowano: 2026-10-15

Have you ever avoided dealing with a problem because facing it felt too overwhelming, uncomfortable, or scary? In this episode, I share a story from my own life that shows exactly how much worse problems can become when we avoid addressing them. We’ll look at why your brain is so drawn to avoidance, even when you know intellectually that avoiding something will not make it disappear. I explain what is happening when your brain tries to protect you from discomfort and why the short-term relief of avoidance often creates bigger problems later. You’ll lear...