The power of vulnerability | Brené Brown | TEDxHouston

Dr. Brené Brown is a researcher professor at the University of Houston, Graduate College of Social Work, where she has spent the past ten years studying a concept that she calls Wholeheartedness, posing the questions: How do we engage in our lives from a place of authenticity and worthiness? How do we cultivate the courage, compassion, and connection that we need to embrace our imperfections and to recognize that we are enough -- that we are worthy of love, belonging and joy? Brené is the author of I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn't): Telling the Truth About Perfectionism, Inadequacy, and Power (2007) and the forthcoming books, The Gifts of Imperfection (2010) and Wholehearted: Spiritual Adventures in Falling Apart, Growing Up, and Finding Joy ( 2011).

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[SabyUsa]

"You know what, you're imperfect and you're wired for struggle, but you're worthy of Love and Belonging." -Dr Brene Brown

[ashleydollins]

I watched this because Steven Furtick mentioned your name in a sermon. I am not disappointed. Bravo

[trainingvisions]

Fully embrace vulnerability!
Have the courage to be imperfect!
Do things without guarantees of success.
Feeling worthiness is the key!
Let go of who you think you should be and just be!
You are good enough!
You are worthy of love and belonging!
You are enough!

[dreyfalex]

As a perfectionist, I need to listen to this every day. There is so much important material in this talk, it is hard to take it all in at one hearing. She only sneaks in the truth, however, that children who grow up to believe they are worthy of love and belonging, are raised by parents who give them that message. The rest of us are severely wounded and need deep and ongoing healing. Practicing gratitude and vulnerability is not so easy for those of us with this wound, but powerful medicine.

[yeseulshin]

“Blame: a way to discharge pain and discomfort” it shed lights on why some people in my life were so harsh.

[griffin]

The way she speaks makes you feel like she's having a conversation with you one on one. Very enjoyable. 

[comelypepper]

I love how the way she concludes. "That's all I have" captures the essence of the struggle between shame and self acceptance wonderfully.

[cynthiaogechukwu]

I'm here October 10 2022 and I have to say this woman speaks beautifully. Her choice of words and diction is top notch. I'm glad she didn't beat around the bush making pointless quotes and referencing other people or their works, she just hits the nail on the head.

I can listen to her speak for hours, She's very commendable

[ReyyanK]

"They were willing to let go of who they thought they should be, in order to be who they were." Incredible, yet much easier said than done.

[clarajohnson]

The words of this woman has helped me constantly through my three years of depression. I know her words will help me again in the future. Keep this video in your watch later; it will always help.

[coraautumn]

Having parents who couldn’t show that to themselves meant they raised children who didn’t know how to show it to themselves either, parenting is such a massive contributor to this.

[BobSmith-icqo]

That was nine years ago and it still feels like cutting edge clarity on something that underpins everything we do and are. Brilliant.

[cbwavy]

I watched this on netflix last night and i think I'm starting to have my own breakdown. Never realized how my lack of outward vulnerability has completely shaped my life today. I'm definitely one of those that would fall into the category of struggling with connection and acceptance.

[jvyoga]

WOW! Ironically I used the word Wholeheartedly on a video years ago at my brother's wedding. I had no idea others would make fun of me for using that word. I let that experience affect my self image for years. Thank you for this research story. You created a breakthrough in my life today. I live wholeheartedly and choose to speak authentically and lovingly embrace times when people, even family, make fun of me or don't quite get me! Thank you for giving me back the permission to be me.

[yeunju]

It's true, as a college student, i've been vulnerable to my roommates, which changed my life in what i believe of connection. I was drawn so much closer when my roommates and I shared our darkest hurting secrets. From experience, I agree with her message.

[Goldun-nah]

This is so so deep. I can’t believe this was 12 years ago. We could all use this lesson today. Much of our issues is coming from our lack of self of awareness.

[youyoua]

Vulnerability is not always good. It can be detrimental with the wrong people. For people who appreciate it and understand how it help the connection, then yes!

[dqualey]

As a Social Worker, as a mother a partner and a person this hit me to my core!! I have my shield and sword out at all times never wanting others to know I'm vulnerable and how many times have I shouted blame at others. Thank you Brene' today is a new day I see things differently and will begin to move forward with grace, openess and a large HEART

[cancelyoursubcription]

I could listen to her talk for hours ! She is such a great speaker.

[amandalewis]

Vulnerability for me is laying your heart and your flaws at someone’s feet and hoping to (whatever you believe in) that they don’t stomp all over it... and then being ok within yourself if they do. Being able to love yourself enough to know that that behaviour is fear and pain, not malicious intent. For the most part.