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The Power of Vulnerability
- Teachings of Authenticity, Connection, and Courage
- Narrated by: Brené Brown
- Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins
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Summary
Show Up and Let Yourself be Seen
Is vulnerability the same as weakness? “In our culture,” teaches Dr. Brené Brown, “we associate vulnerability with emotions we want to avoid such as fear, shame, and uncertainty. Yet we too often lose sight of the fact that vulnerability is also the birthplace of joy, belonging, creativity, authenticity, and love.” On The Power of Vulnerability, Dr. Brown offers an invitation and a promise - that when we dare to drop the armor that protects us from feeling vulnerable, we open ourselves to the experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives. Here she dispels the cultural myth that vulnerability is weakness and reveals that it is, in truth, our most accurate measure of courage.
“The Power of Vulnerability is a very personal project for me,” Brené explains. “This is the first place that all of my work comes together. This audio course draws from all three of my books - it’s the culmination of everything I’ve learned over the past twelve years. I'm very excited to weave it all into a truly comprehensive form that shows what these findings and insights can mean in our lives.”
Guidance and Insights for Wholehearted Living
Over the past twelve years, Dr. Brené Brown has interviewed hundreds of people as part of an ongoing study of vulnerability. “The research shows that we try to ward disappointment with a shield of cynicism, disarm shame by numbing ourselves against joy, and circumvent grief by shutting off our willingness to love,” explains Dr. Brown. When we become aware of these patterns, she teaches, we begin to become conscious of how much we sacrifice in the name of self-defense -and how much richer our lives become when we open ourselves to vulnerability.
“In my research,” Dr. Brown says, “the word I use to describe people who can live from a place of vulnerability is wholehearted.” Being wholehearted is a practice—one that we can choose to cultivate through empathy, gratitude, and awareness of our vulnerability armor. Join this engaging and heartfelt teacher on The Power of Vulnerability as she offers profound insights on leaning into the full spectrum of emotions—so we can show up, let ourselves be seen, and truly be all in.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Cultivating shame resilience—the key to developing a sense of worth and belonging.
- Vulnerability as the origin point for innovation, adaptability, accountability, and visionary leadership.
- Our emotional armory - how we use perfectionism, numbing, and other tactics to avoid feeling vulnerable.
- The myths of vulnerability - common misconceptions about weakness, trust, and self-sufficiency.
- Discovering your vulnerability armor - recognizing what makes us shut down, and how we can change.
- The 10 guideposts of wholehearted living - essential skills for becoming fully engaged in life.
- Six hours of stories, warm humor, and transformative insights for living a life of courage, authenticity, and compassion from Dr. Brené Brown.
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- Helen Collyer
- 05-02-18
A must read as part of today’s tangled lifestyles
This book has been eye opening. Brené touches on topics that are continually brushed over which are fundamental to our lives and how we live. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. You will laugh out loud, cry and then realise some big important things on this literature journey. Enjoy!
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- Mrs. I Fox
- 01-05-19
Great, but no discussion of privilege
I really enjoyed this, it was funny and challenging and interesting. a few points were difficult to follow because it's being delivered to a live audience and I couldn't see her faces etc.
my biggest bug bare was the lack of conversation about privilege and those of us who live in marginalised bodies. the assumption all the way through was that listeners had access to the things she suggested, when in reality we don't.
I still found this valuable to hear and I'll likely listen again
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- ceg
- 03-07-16
Great content, just not sure where the 'data' is
I enjoyed this all very much... But I cannot find scholarly references for her studies anywhere!
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- mza2000
- 11-05-15
Brilliant book!
Absolutely love it. Love the information. Love the style. Absolutely brilliant. Its inspired me to buy more of your books and listen to them. Acting goofy right now on a park swing with ice cream in my hand. Thanks. :)
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- Cecilia David
- 13-03-20
Amazing
Everyone should read/hear her work. 🙏 It is enlightening and entertaining as well. Could not stop listening her.
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- Rachael
- 11-03-20
Empowered my vulnerability
I cried when it was over. It made me think more deeply about my true self and provided a guide through a difficult time in my life. This will stay with me whenever the s word creeps up on me.
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-11-21
Thank you
I didn't know that I needed it, but I really did , I recommend to everyone
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- Charlotte Wright
- 10-07-21
SO great!!!
loved it. learnt so much. love how humorous Brene is too! have gone to recommend it to lots of friends
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- Shihaam
- 25-08-21
Brene Brown never disappoints!
What a fantastic audio! I am not calling it a book, as it is not a book. It is a recording from a live show. This may frustrate some people, as she uses gestures, body language and mimics behaviors during the show, which obviously one does not get to experience via an audio. It does not however, take away from the message in any way and still retains the strength of her words.
So many poignant points that stood out for me, providing breakthrough after breakthrough. Incredibly relatable, providing numerous opportunities for self-reflection.
I highly recommend this audio!
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- Anonymous User
- 05-09-21
Just wow
Honestly this book is beautiful and really makes you rethink the way you perceive vulnerability. It is executed brilliantly and made me laugh a lot but also made me cry at the realisation of what I am missing in my life by not living wholeheartedly.
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