Men, Women and Worthiness

The Experience of Shame and the Power of Being Enough

By: Brené Brown

Narrated by: Brené Brown

Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher's summary

We Are Enough: Engaging with the World from a Place of Worthiness

What does it take to be secure in our sense of belonging and self-worth? We may hustle to attain this security through achievements, meeting expectations, or repeating affirmations to ourselves - but Dr. Brené Brown's research has shown there is ultimately one obstacle to our sense of worthiness. “Shame is the barrier,” she teaches, “and building shame resilience is how we overcome it.” With Men, Women, and Worthiness, Dr. Brown draws upon more than 12 years of investigation to reveal how we can disarm the influence of shame to cultivate a life of greater courage, joy, and love. In this rich and heartfelt examination of this pivotal element of happiness, she invites you to explore:

• The differences and similarities between the experience of shame for men and women.
• Guilt vs. shame - why one is a useful force for growth, while the other keeps us small.
• The four elements of shame resilience - identifying our triggers, practicing critical awareness, sharing our story, and speaking honestly about shame.
• Empathy as the primary antidote to shame.

“Whether you are a man, woman, or child, every one of us has the irreducible need for love and belonging,” Dr. Brown teaches. “A sense of self-worth, unhindered by the inner voices of shame, allows us to meet that need.” With the warmth, candor, and humor that has made her a celebrated speaker, Brené Brown offers a road map for navigating the emotions that hold us back-so we can cultivate a life of authenticity and connection.

©2012 Brené Brown (P)2012 Brené Brown

Brilliant

Brene Brown again delivers her research along with her personal stories to let us know it is okay to be the human that we are. I am so grateful for her work and her willingness to make it so accessible. Thank you
Martin Cowart
New York

Brene' Brown's life message is so important!

Awesome! I've read two of her books and taken an online course through Sounds True. She never disappoints! Love love!

Incredibly valuable

This is Brene reading her own work, and she’s amazing. I think this book is applicable to everyone and I’d recommend to all my friends and family. Brene uses her own life experiences as examples which makes the concepts extremely accessible, non-threatening and useful. I’m going to it several times. Thank you Brene!

i love Brené

i just love Brené, and I devour whatever material she have that I can lay my hands on. that's might be why I already heard most of the stories and ideas that were shared in this program. nevertheless it always such a deep and beautiful process, i get more and more clarity and love every time. i enjoyed every moment of it and I recommend it with all my heart ♡

A master teacher. Though not her primo.

Brene Brown is a genius. To say that this is, "not her pinnacle work" is like declaring that Everest is less a mountain than Kilimanjaro. I recommend this book as a passive, interlude between her other work such as, "Daring Greatly", "Power of Vulnerability", and, "I Thought It Was Just Me".

An intimate seminar

A close look at the research around shame and practical ways to understand and process that thought pathway.

All Men Need These Truths About Shame and Guilt

Brene mixed incredible research with amazing stories that I could relate to or visualize others going through regarding some of the traumas related to shame. I feel like I just earned a degree in shame management. Thank you!

Always Good Stuff

Brené always hits the nail on the head...or more like me on the head. So much wisdom to apply to my life and share with others. So good, I'm paying my staff to listen!!!

great

in understanding human condition , informative, supportive,clear to the point, need to listen again more than once

Beautifully done

So much truth in this and left me pondering how can I make changes to stand up to shame and speak my truth. I recommend this to anyone wanting to make positive change in how they respond to themselves and others.