Brene Brown On Shame & Vulnerability

In these two talks, Brene Brown, a sociological researcher, talks about the power that shame has to shape our individual lives as well as our collective lives, otherwise known as culture or society. Only by acknowleging and taking steps to become more “Shame Resilient” will we move toward greater personal and universal freedom. Blessings on your journey.

TED Talks by Brene Brown

Brene Brown: Listening To Shame – This is the first talk that she gave on TEDx. Brene Brown: The Power of Vulnerability – the follow-up talk.

Books by Brene Brown:

The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brené Brown

Daring Greatly: How The Courage To Be Vulnerable Transforms The Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead by Brene Brown

I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t): Making the Journey from “What Will People Think?” to “I Am Enough” by Brené Brown

Prefer an audio book? Men, Women and Worthiness: The Experience of Shame and the Power of Being Enough by Brené Brown