Unlocking Us with Brené Brown

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I’ve spent over 20 years studying the emotions and experiences that bring meaning and purpose to our lives, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned it’s this: we are hardwired for connection, and connecting requires courage, vulnerability, and conversation. I want this to be a podcast that’s real, unpolished, honest, and reflects both the magic and the messiness of what it means to be human. Episodes will include conversations with the people who are teaching me, challenging me, confusing me, or maybe even ticking me off a little. I'll also have direct conversations with you about what I’m learning from new research, and we'll do some episodes dedicated to answering your questions. We don’t have to do life alone. We were never meant to. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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Stay the course. Do it afraid. 🪶

1 day ago

LovettBensler

As John Green reminds nerdfighteria constantly, hope is the thing with feathers. And, to the tune of Auld Lang Syne, we’re here, because we’re here, because we’re here, because we’re here. I hope you find your spark of hope and bring this podcast back soon, Brené. I didn’t listen in the pandemic because I just couldn’t bear it, but I’m listening now and it’s putting me back together piece by piece. It would be a tremendous loss to us all if disillusionment stopped you from continuing this work. I know you love hard work and you know hard work is good work. 💙 (I wouldn’t be upset if you reached out to John and Hank Green, either, because I think that you all three have coalescing interests and experiences that would lead to a truly profound series of conversations, precisely in the spirit of this podcast, as well as Dare to Lead.)
Help us

5 days ago

supergirlpattysmith

We need a voice like yours right now to help us deal with our emotions. It might help you too. Jan 30…..2025
Harriet Lerner Part 1

Jan 7

Jewlezita

I just finished listening to the Harriet Lerner Part 1 episode, and it was just an absolute delight. I wish I could listen to Brené and Harriet talk all day, every day. Looking forward to part 2!
Help

11/06/2024

Lin Gassaway

Enjoyed your episodes running up to the election. Now, post-election, I am not okay. Will you be doing some episodes on coping and moving forward. I’m a mom, a daughter, a sister, an aunt. And so much more.

I’ve spent over 20 years studying the emotions and experiences that bring meaning and purpose to our lives, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned it’s this: we are hardwired for connection, and connecting requires courage, vulnerability, and conversation. I want this to be a podcast that’s real, unpolished, honest, and reflects both the magic and the messiness of what it means to be human. Episodes will include conversations with the people who are teaching me, challenging me, confusing me, or maybe even ticking me off a little. I'll also have direct conversations with you about what I’m learning from new research, and we'll do some episodes dedicated to answering your questions. We don’t have to do life alone. We were never meant to. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.