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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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Publisher's 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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- Lyndon
- 28-05-2015
You'll Laugh, You'll Cry, It'll Change Your Life!!
TRUE!! I laughed, cried (and I’m a bloke), and gained so much insight about myself. I am now flowing in my creativity, pressing into joy, cultivating gratitude and allowing myself to be positively vulnerable (well, working on it). It has changed my life.
This audio will change the way you see yourself and how you deal with shameful, embarrassing or difficult situations.
It is as if Brené Brown is inside your heart and head and knows more about you than you do. If you chose to practice the guideposts presented in this book you will become more level headed and be an asset, whatever arena you are in. You will be a better friend to yourself and others.
Live a whole hearted life, say yes to vulnerability :)
NB: At the time of writing this review I have listened to the audio through at least 6 times. More if you count the times I have flicked back a chapter or two to re-listen. I also have more bookmarks in it than any other book.
You'll Laugh, You'll Cry, It'll Change Your Life!!
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- Paul
- 14-06-2016
Brene Brown is a life changer
This book was over too quickly. Brene has an amazing talent of leading her audience through challenging, confronting content in a way that makes you feel that making change in your life is completely achievable c and worth it
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- Rachel
- 29-06-2016
Loved it!
Brene Brown is so relatable and so funny, she is really easy to listen to and what she talks about is so relevant and interesting. There are a few really powerful moments in this audio book. I actually feel like I understand human behaviour better after listening to it (including my own!).
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- Kirsten Chan
- 05-11-2021
Always heart opening material
I love Brene Brown’s style. I always come away feeling inspired to do and be better. A spiritual experience.
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- Tony B
- 03-09-2021
Brent is simply AMAZING
This is an amazing audiobook to listen to and someone who has struggled in many ways of what this book covers, I have taken so much away from this and I know anyone else listening to this will do also.
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- John
- 01-07-2021
Life Changing
Just buy it. You won't regret it. I will listen to this again and again.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-04-2022
best book ever
this is the best book I've ever heard. love how it's read in a conversational way. so much good humor in it. and I can't wait to read again in a month or so
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- Jennifer
- 16-04-2022
Good for the soul
This book challenged me in many ways but also helped me to put some things from my past, and even how I behave now into perspective. I love it!
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- Anonymous User
- 03-07-2022
The best money I've ever spent on an audio book
loved it! so much easier to listen to than most self discovery books. I loved that it was a recorded performance
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- Anonymous User
- 13-08-2022
life changing
thank you Brene Brown, I so needed to hear you speak about vulnerability and how I can own my feelings and reactions. you have given me some invaluable tools to change the way I respond and listen to my children about their world.
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