Brené Brown — The Courage to Be Vulnerable

Courage is borne out of vulnerability, not strength. This finding of Brené Brown’s research on shame and “wholeheartedness” shook the perfectionist ground beneath her own feet. And now it’s inspiring millions to reconsider the way they live, parent, and lead. (Original Air Date: November 22, 2012)

About the Guest:
Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston, where she holds the Huffington Foundation-Brené Brown Endowed Chair at The Graduate College of Social Work. Her books include “The Gifts of Imperfection,” “Daring Greatly,” “Rising Strong,” and most recently, “Braving the Wilderness.”

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[JADickson]

Yes and.... some men experience much more shame than just the "don't look weak" thing. Some of us have experienced traumatic body shaming. Some of us had narcissistic parents who instilled shame in us about, well, everything. Compassion Compassion Compassion Compassion Compassion

[jonathanneil]

She’s so insightful and smart, but most importantly she is kind x

[wcmhszz]

I thought it would change my life. I really have struggled and wanted to see the interviewing of brene's natural thought about vulnerability. Really thank s for this video

[healingtherapywithelvira]

I love her, she is so inspiring. Especially i liked the part when she speaks about a man and a woman having done their work and in hard moments allowing their partner to be vulnerable and express their true feelings. It's vital for healthy dynamics in relationships.

[katewilliamson]

I used to think being vulnerable was scary and I still do. But these days now working in the corporate offices, being simply authentic is brave. What I mean by authentic is showing your real self and not always performing.

[AuthenticSelfGrowth]

Courage is the key it takes you into a new higher level of consciousness

[diananikolova]

It’s really hurtful to put yourself out there! And sometimes is not worth it at all! It’s just shaming and pointing fingers at you. It’s hard to behave yourself at this situations. It’s devastating to be hurt all the time than sometimes you wish you can’t feel a thing!

[itsshayla]

Listening to this has made me laugh, cry but I’m very much inspired and encouraged to continue down my road of living life vulnerable in all of its discomfort

[bluenikayahjihbed]

A wholehearted person with a high Sense of self worth is who im talking about.

[pamellaphillips]

Hope is a function of struggle. Thank you for this.

[edriley]

Vulnerability is what it means to be human. We are taught not to be vulnerable bc that's a sign of weakness. But no, it turns out that to be unafraid of vulnerability is actually our greatest strength. Thank you Brene'! 💪💕

[amigrowing]

you have inspired me to be vulnerable and let myself be seen so thank you.

[davidwhitcher]

Productivity as self worth is my identity.

[barbarabascom]

I just love listening ♥ to her! She sounds like a awesome person to be around or to be lucky enough to have as a friend! Or to have as a jelly bean jar friend!

[anniegueveneux]

@Rene Brown merci merci merci. Your message is heard. I am learning so much even now at 57 and it feels great. Is it what life is about?! I am giving a link to my children so they can hear this and use it at the beginning of their adult journey. We talked and still do but your words resonnate so well in my heart and soul. You are a great teacher, master of vulnerability 💜

[lizamentoor]

It's not out failures or it's just feedback

People are not broken, they work perfectly fine

[glamacherrie]

The moments that made me were moments of struggle.

[dk]

Beautiful interview 💕 thanks for sharing this much needed message on living “whole-hearted”

[mitty]

Love Brene ! All her books are so wonderful!

[billywong]

She is a goddess of knowledge for me. I go around actively searching for her words on YouTube as I believe everyone should listen to her research and Ted talk once