The Power of Vulnerability

Teachings of Authenticity, Connection, and Courage

By: Brené Brown

Narrated by: Brené Brown

Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins

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.

©2012 Brené Brown (P)2012 Brené Brown

Helpful

One of the best books that I read/listen in the last 10 years. Extremely helpful for the youngsters especially.

Great stories included with great advice

Shared personal relatable stories and fears. Very intelligent comments on how to live happiest!
Will listen to it again and again for reminders.

Buying this book was the best decision I've made in my life

I have been struggling with my work, relationships and most importantly, my self. This book helped me understand who I am and how to deal with stressful situations and people around me. I cannot recommend this book more. Would listen again 10/10

This Speech is for Everyone

What did you love best about The Power of Vulnerability?

This series of speeches was interesting, compelling, enlightening, and funny. I couldn't stop listening once I started. The author is funny, smart, tells good stories to get her points across, and shares what should be important to all of us.

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the speaker, the content, and the pace. I wish she would read her other books.

What does Brené Brown bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She is a real person. She's not made up. I wish she were my next door neighbor.

What insight do you think you’ll apply from The Power of Vulnerability?

Focus more on family than work.

Any additional comments?

If you travel for work, this audiobook will make you look forward to your next trip in the car or plane.

A wonderful shot in the arm!

Brene` Brown narrating her own book seems like the best choice. She did the research and she knows the subject. The combination of hearing her voice and the information she shared(some of her own life experiences) gave me hope. The clear, constructive methods leavened with humor, makes making changes in myself possible. Wow, I don't usually put change and myself in the same sentence! Here's to the hope that whole-hearted living could become the norm.

This is an essential listen for everyone. Truth!

This is such a good listen. I listened to it twice in a row because it had so much truth that I wanted to degest and it was so enchouraging. She speaks truth about vulnerability, shame, and how being vulnerable and authentic leads to whole hearted living and joy. She very clearly explains these terms and shows how relevant they are in our lives. I am a therapist and I will be encouraging my clients to listen to this because It is full of important concepts to becoming a happier and healthier person. It is excellent and I have been telling anyone who will listen how great it is.

Amazing Listen - highly recommended

Brene' Brown did an amazing job narrating this book. I listened to three times in a row easily and many of her stories and topics stayed with me months into the future after listening. I still find myself trying to find the "whole hearted" version of me that she presents in this book... I highly recommend this one.

Intersting read

I was not sure at the begining and confused but as i continued, I started to relate to the study more and more and I loved it and I have already recommanded it to freinds.

Amazing Nuggets!

I loved this book. There was nothing I disliked about this book. It was amazing and wonderful! So many awesome take aways in this book and powerful! Having the book in Brene's voice was the best way to feel the energy of what she had to say! I highly recommend this life changing bookz

Incredible

Loved Brene's message and her sense of humor. I appreciate the real life examples to help us live whole heartedly.