Brene Brown on The Power of Being Vulnerable

[@RamgiriBraun]

Criticism can make us weak or strong. The difference is in how we handle our mind. To the clear mind all criticism points us to the truth. Unfair and mean-spirited put-downs can inspire us and show us clearly how not to be. What hurts is the part in us that has yet to grow, and these voices help us to find it. They ARE the arena. We can love it all. That is Self-love; nothing is excluded.

[@devidaughter7782]

"is this is the work so powerful that . ..it's the work I can't not do, and it must get out" -Jonathan Fields (12:42). . . "a CEO, and she or he..." (23:50) - thank you Jonathan Fields for demonstrating your support of women through conscious speech choices! loved this interview; thank you both so much for 'showing up' and 'daring greatly'!

[@Serenitygracehope]

I am about to turn 46 (like you both!) I have just begun to enter my creativity and vulnerability. I am so grateful to have found Brene at this time in my life, It makes me go out, do the hard stuff, not beat myself up (as much) but even more - to do it again! Thank you

[@tinaforan9033]

So nice, I loved listening in, tears rolling down my face

[@iwnunn7999]

What a beautiful, friendly smile Brene has.

[@sogarpantarskin]

One of my favorite quotes: "There are songs we need to hear; there are stories that need to be heard; there is work that needs to be seen; there are ideas that need to be implemented.”-Brene

[@hooligan2569]

To those who clicked the don't like button.. You're cowards. Brene Brown, you are the BEST!

[@jennastoffel7709]

Brene Brown- you are a light. If you remember any comment...I hope that you will never forget that.

[@zullyamaya1]

Great quote by Thich Naht Hahn and paraphrased by Brené regarding the “sole purpose of our existence here is to get over the illusion of our separateness”

[@annysblackwell9588]

"You are responsible for the energy you bring into the world" - yes!

[@sehershaikh7452]

Ffyyytt. Gggg

[@susiehulcher1494]

The fact that they are both sitting the way they are… This is quite unique and really adds to my enjoyment of the interview. Weird, but true (for me). I am more likely to listen to what they have to say somehow…

[@codydonaugh]

One quote that I have heard and is good is: "Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate,but that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us."

[@catherineowen1975]

That is Marianne Williamson who said that! She's another amazing Texan. Check her out

[@sexykoreanchic123]

Catherine Owen no it’s from Nelson Mandela!

[@sarahdoe8512]

@@sexykoreanchic123 For almost 25 years, Williamson's quote has been consistently misattributed to Nelson Mandela. “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate,” Williamson writes in A Return to Love. “Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure

[@sexykoreanchic123]

@@sarahdoe8512 thanks for educating me on this, I didn’t even know and this is my favorite quote of all time! I just looked it up and am looking into Williamson’s “return to love.” Thank you again for the information

[@pierreloubert8389]

You are both inspirational. I live on the sidelines, I live in fear. I am a spectator. I've tried for so many years to learn self-compassion, self-love, to let go of expectations, to just live in the moment and stop judging, stop criticizing, stop complaining and slowly work my way to gratitude, opening my heart to invest in relationships as you say "wholeheartedly". It's scary, it's the great unknown, it's the greatest pain when I fail, but it's also the greatest source of joy when it works. So seeing you speak of being vulnerable and trying and knowing that failure is a possibility is inspirational. I'm not putting you on a pedestal, you're human and imperfect, but you've accepted that. I need to accept that, and let go of expectations. Thank you so much for putting your work out there, for daring, for risking because it benefits so many of us. So I will add you and this interview to my daily gratitude practice, one more blessing in my life. Namaste

[@MainelyButch]

Brene Brown is just brilliant, and this is one of my favorite interviews with her! She's so relaxed and just so engaging in the conversation. She's really made me see that vulnerability and shame have held me back from being my daring self...but no more!

[@rpassantcoy1]

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[@iwnunn7999]

I love the way Jonathan interviews. His questions and conversational exchanges are intelligent and pertinent and he allows the interviewee space and time to respond. He knows where the focus should be. BIG FAN OF BRENE BROWN BTW.

[@Kim-wq4sx]

I am in love with this interview. So glad she talked about "grounded theory" and I can't wait to look into this more. Also, so happy that Brown made what she learned accessible instead of letting the research set on the intelligentsia shelf.

[@hanzomerdijk4965]

This is my first time listening to either one of you. What a wonderful exchange! I'm one who definitely lived my life from the bleachers. But now that I'm retired, and no longer "beholding" to anyone, I want to open those doors in my psyche that have remained closed and unexplored. In the final chapter of life, you look back and ask yourself "What can I take with me when my expiration date arrives? - What will survive the transition to the next dimension?" It has to be your vibration, like a tuning fork, that hums to sum total of your life's experience. So as a supremely risk-averse person, you've given me the courage and inspiration to step into the arena, and adopt the mission of making the 3rdAct of Life better for enyone who wants to find personal growth, fulfillment and gratitude for the gift that was bestowed on us.

[@Alatheai]

I fell in love with Brene after watching her TED talk and watching this makes me love her even more! Thank you Brene for pushing back against your peers to make your work accessible to the average person and for having the courage to put your work out there. America is drowning in its obsession with perfection, having more/better 'stuff' than our neighbors and only discussing polite topics. I think your work is essential to America growing up and becoming a better, happier society.

[@_Tennz]

I've been on the fence about whether or not I want to go for my Ph.D. There has always been this thing about journals and articles being locked away for some 'elite' group that doesn't bode well for me. The more I read these journals, the more I see the same mundane, unmoving data written over and over and over again. Brene summed up my thoughts in such a way (10:07-12:15) that I'm very clear I will not be pursuing my Ph.D. I am the seeker of knowledge on my own terms and I have the ability to share my research with anyone, anytime. Thank you, internet. Thank you, Brene!

[@jenc.7097]

Thank you Brene for all your work. I just bought your book Braving the Wilderness, and so much and it resonates with me and it's stuff that I believe and wanted to write about years and years and years ago, I'm 54 now but I didn't because nobody was doing it. LOL. And you are somebody who's helping me get out of my slump of being frozen. My husband died 4 years ago, I have a chronic autoimmune disorder, and I just got put on long-term disability at work, because they weren't willing to accommodate me. And I just feel like a complete loser failure. I'm working on selling my home because I don't want to live here anymore I haven't for a while but I tried to make it be something I wanted when it really wasn't cuz, I should again, LOL. I don't know why I just wrote all that I had a point, but I forgot it. Just thank you for all you do you're a very helpful.

[@darapoznar3202]

Jonathan & Brene- such beautiful people. I feel so uplifted & encouraged after watching this. I was at WDS2012, and though I didn't get to meet either of you, I feel so honored to have shared space with you & be a part of that conference with you. Thanks for doing this interview, Jonathan!

[@daolumachine]

Wow I see myself so much in what she said at 34:00. About when other people take chances to live a vulnerable life and then you want to see them fail because it's uncomfortable for you. Such a wakeup call. I want to start living a more courageous and vulnerable life!

[@simonechoy3502]

Thank you for being real and transparent personally and for having guests on whose experiences and the sharing of them, enrich my life.

[@lynneklippel1]

This was so real- a meeting of 2 great minds and wholehearted people. Thank you for this magical and inspiring conversation.

[@TaraRoddenRobinson]

Singing with Brene' and a thousand other people at World Domination Summit 2012 was incredible. I am so grateful for her, her work, her courage. Thanks, Jonathan for a great interview.

[@mischeveusme]

Thank you both for being vulnerable about how people judge us and letting me know that the mission is far more important than criticism. Love you both.

[@mnsales]

Brene is an icon of human truth.

[@christianharbin21]

okay, straight up "halleluia moment" at 19:15-22. Oh my goodness, that was powerful!

[@ayeshawali4313]

oh yes for me too!

[@charlenebrownlow4677]

PTL Saints and friends, B.B.... I appreciate you and what portion of your work I have been exposed to. Thank you for sharing💯.

[@doctorroda]

You can often tell from someone's face that they're genuine and authentic and Brene is definitely that!

[@SitaGaia]

This was so powerful and encouraging for me as a young Social Worker. Loved it.

[@cynthiarubino2104]

The energy between these two is giving me goose bumps...great minds that dare to be limitless. I love this

[@AutobotChick25]

I’m a social worker and I’ve been binging Brene Brown so much lately. Vulnerability and daring are so key to this work and its something I’ve been struggling with lately. I am so grateful for her vulnerability and willingness to share this with the broader world.

[@scottthomas7169]

Brene' not only discuses vulnerability, she practices by practicing her profession according to her values and principals. She is an amazing individual and gift to humanity!!

[@ayeshawali4313]

Absolutely wonderful conversation, that flow! THAT FLOW! IT GLOWS THROUGH THE WHOLE THING!

[@JosieCochrane]

I actually love her. Her point on accessible research ... this is the exact thing that puts me off being a researcher. "If people understand your work, it means you're not very smart." It stops the conversation and the debate over any pieces of research. I hope journal communities take note of this.

[@husseinabdelfatah9438]

The presenter is amazing.He is knowledgable.I love his genuine idea and Brene Brown appreciated this.

[@chanlovatt]

Thanks Brene for sharing her work and philosphy. As a beginner dancer, I realize I can't be in the dance if I am afraid of losing my footing and look stupid. I am working on overcoming my feeling of vulnerability so I can get more out of the dance that I enjoy.

[@RandyCantrell]

She's brilliant. Jonathan is no slouch either. These interviews are time well spent. Exposure to brilliance is always time well spent.

[@lanawebster2078]

Brene Brown, please keep talking so we can hear!❤️

[@Peebee01]

Best Brené Brown talk ever ! This is so deep .

[@Hive_Atlas]

I love how in the beginning it says "new research", as if the idea of vulnerability leading to goodness is a new concept. I love psychology, but the stories that mankind have been making and writing since our existence have been preaching much of what psychology teaches today.

[@debibyrnes7529]

I have been listening to all of the interviews back to 2014. They are absolutely amazing. I love listening to Jonathan and all of his guests; they are thought provoking, inspirational and all other good things. I am so grateful. Thank you.

[@JoelWilliamson661]

I love how digesting what and how Brene's teaching allow me to feel vulnerable to feel. I am truly embracing a new life. thank you so much for assisting me to open my eyes.

[@jillcurrey5341]

thanks Jonathan and Brene. I am inspired by your courage and humanity. I too, don’t want to get to the end of my life, and not to have dared. I’ve left it later than you- turned 60 today- leaving a secure job earlier this year. I loved hearing Jonathan, about your morning ritual. Mornings can be tricky for me too - it is so affirming that you remind me of what is good, and why I'm doing it. I'm also gathering my tribe around me, for support and to keep me true. Thank you.

[@mariasimonelliCreativeCatalyst]

Great interview - honest , authentic and Jonathon has such a great interview style... feels like a chat over a glass of red. Love it !

[@AlternativeWealthOps]

Extremely insightful, thought-provoking and discussion-worthy! I can and will replay this again and again. Confirms and explains many things in my own experiences. Thank you, Brene and Jonathan. This was a wonderful introduction to you both.

[@ToriCorbettLCSW]

Great interview. From a quantitative researcher: "If you can measure it it's probably not that important." Love it!

[@profdavidclark]

I cannot tell you how impressed and excited I was about this interview. So many different topics covered and so much sense spoken. I have to confess I was blown away! I am an academic who took early retirement to spend more time working in the real world (addiction recovery field) and I related to (and have experienced) so much of what was said. The last ten minutes was brilliant. Thank you both. You are inspirational!

[@eveFlower101]

That quote from Oprah "You are responsible for the energy yo bring into this room" it's from an amazing neuroscientist who gave one of the top 10 TED talks of all time called: "A stroke of insight"

[@rebeccalhunter]

Wow... There were some hard-hitting home truths in this interview. Home truths that I needed to hear. I hereby refuse to be the person who reaches her deathbed, wondering what would have happened had I shown up. Thank you so much Jonathan and Brené. Not many things have me on the edge of my seat and bring tears to my eyes, but this did it.

[@raksgina]

This was truly powerful. This hit the bullseye like nothing ever before. I sincerely thank you for this interview and for all the work you do Jonathan Fields. I know I'll be sharing and discussing this with others.

[@LovedHappy]

Wow this whole interview is incredibly powerful and beautiful and enlightening ❤️❤️❤️

[@raghavendraj3758]

Thankyou for your valuable feedback and suggestions and information...

[@yanagirl58]

Jonathan mentioned practicing compassion & stepping into the other person's shoes. I always (almost always) say "There by the grace of God go I." That's not the person I want to be; and then I have the opportunity to pray for them.

[@michele.marshall]

@12:36- 15:30 what a great point! Thank you Jonathan.

[@ameliaperez8237]

I *ABSOLUTELY* love that you say when you were 13 you just felt "off".. that something "wasn't right" because you were introverted, shy, etc. I love this because my daughter is 11 and she is NOT as outspoken as other girls her age or willing to try new things.. I often see resentment in her eyes when she watches her little brother who will jump feet first into anything, even New things... I am constantly telling my daughter that she is who God made her, she needs to love herself because she deserves it. If everyone was the same, how fun would that be? I try to re-assure her but I'm "just" Mom.. So, thank you for saying those words in this video because it really does HELP.

[@patriksahlsten1049]

A summery of this from my point of view. I fail, I'm human, I'm awsome, I'm uncertain, I'm like everybody els, I got empathy, I fail, I fail, Oh I fail, I'm vulnerable, I'm in the riskzone, I'm in the arena, I get attacked, I'm not weak, I fail, I'm worthy, I'm in the arena, I'm worthy, I'm happy.

[@cmoriarty6854]

Nice summary!

[@AnitaGoaWellBeing]

my favorite! i love Brene and have read her book. "if you're not in the arena getting your a** kicked i don't want to hear your opinion." wow, that is powerful. cheers.

[@cassandra_writes_songs]

SO WONDERFUL!!! Thank you for letting us all witness your conversation. What a gift!!

[@rebeccareyes2582]

I see you. I respect you. I thank you. This is simply beautiful. The dialogue made me feel like I was both of you. Such good work! Bravo and gratitude!

[@HamOnCan]

that's what so need to change in this world, never have there been so many intelligent and bright people on the face of earth. and the automation that was to free us from drudgery, surely life. .What would it wake to clear the air, what would it take to live vibrant lives as we did before TV, blew our minds in so many ways . I got these words of advice from my husband, 'give the kids the good times we never had'. eye I sir, did.. isn't it time we live in their world? ours stinks to high heaven.

[@karenwolters6745]

You’re damn right that “you are responsible for the energy you put into this world” - you hit the nail on the head with that statement, go Brene! I’m buying all of your books. Love your research and your perspective on life.

[@earthdragon2489]

"They don't trust in the process that brought them success." That is so powerful and applicable to so many things, from business to relationships. I've felt that way so many times, but I haven't heard it articulated so clearly before. Thank you so much for this interview.

[@Sweepdog700]

Love love love this lady. She emanates love and light.

[@LoriStrussgenarts]

You both hit an area for me. I really love dance and I would love to make a difference. Thank you for helping me to make a change in how I perform my business.

[@MusycalDiva]

Brene’ I am really enjoying your sharing about shame and vulnerability. The idea of being good enough is full of value to me as a woman, mother, wife, full time employee and a part time doctoral student. I am good enough and there is no guilt, and definitely no shame in the fact that I am living a full whole hearted life.

[@barbarafarrell920]

I was inspired by this video. I listened to it and found myself taking notes on the great quotes contained in it. I then received a call from my boss and it brought me back to my reality. I had been 1/2 hour late one day last week. I have difficulty reconciling the ideals of 'not living in the great twilight" or daring greatly with the facts of my life. I wish I could incorporate this into my life but am interrupted by the mundane and the downright dreary details of my life.

[@chrissorrell2300]

Thank you Brene and Jonathan for embracing your own vulnerability, and through that embracing, helping others and me to find the strength to do the same. You two are the very ones that you talk about in the interview, that own the courage to put yourselves out there, risking ridicule and various other forms of condemnation, and through doing so, provide a source of inspiration and encouragement for me and the rest of us. Thank You, yours truly!

[@cherry21890]

Thank you Brene. Your TED talkso are wonderful, this interview is awesome. Thank you, Brene and Jonathan, two beautiful souls. You guys bring something everyone of us have in the deep of our hearts, we think that it's a shame, other people don't have it, actually we are all humans, we all have it, it's just the shame that stops us to share, we try to hide it from to be seen by other people. Thank you guys very much :) I love Brene's works, make me feel whatever we feel, we are not alone.

[@theairyfairy125]

Amazing, every time I hear her speak it renews everything I have been working towards in myself.

[@busybraintutorials4573]

Same here

[@bumblebee7982]

Brene has great observation skills. Her gift stands out from the crowd which can be difficult, but also a blessing. ❤️

[@perlyutter3784]

Wow 😳 what a great conversation! Full of wisdom and wholeheartedly love... thank you for inspiration 😊

[@happytobme]

This took me to places I needed to go.....I had no idea what I was getting myself into...just thought I would watch Bren'e chat about life with some guy I didn't know. OMG....you both helped me get so much clearer about courage, compassion and connection. Daring Greatly just came alive for me. I'm in...all in now. Thank you so very much.

[@CatherineWhelanCostenArt]

Another awesome exploration and discussion....we really are ready for more than soundbites and scripted questions....I so love this , you both inspire me! Thank you for some true gems of insight into our world!

[@annarodney5506]

What he says about entrepreneurship is so profound. Game changer for me. This is one of the best interviews/conversations Ive seen with Brene thus far. Thanks!

[@dewxdrop23]

Jonathan, you're such an amazing interviewer! you're very easy-going,you let people be and you're interviews go so smooth. I can feel the (healthy) curiosity you have, you DO want to learn, just like us(viewers), which make me feel less bad about not being there with these amazing people, because a lot of the questions i had are being asked and a lot of the true depth is being showed. It just satisfies me.Thank you.

[@lillianwalker9122]

Loved your interview Jonathan, with Brene'! There was a nice ebb and flow to the conversation and you were both very present, obviously on the same vibe. Nice, very very nice.....

[@MarilynHarding]

Just discovered Jonathan Fields and this wonderful series of profound and moving interviews. Brene Brown offered me an ah ha moment at 41:00. So appreciate the openness of these interviews. Bravo! Looking forward to more. I really appreciate the way JF draws out his guests and his genuine way of sharing his own related experiences so that the viewer feels included in the room with friends.

[@MusycalDiva]

Also, when you and Jonathan speak of studying people’s lived experiences, naming the experience in a truthful narrative and reaching out into one’s own community and being in service to it is awesome. It’s also similar to what Action Researchers do as well.

[@AlisonMeeks]

Just amazing interview Jonathan. What a great connection you and Brene had. Thanks so much to both of you.

[@toniojennus8406]

I really needed to hear this. I have recently started a business and have failed a lot but have learned to embrace it. What is tough is trying to get my family to be ok with that. I do my work because I love it and they just look at profits as the only measure of success. Now I will work on my own issues with shame and try to move the family along the same line.

[@lrappen]

Jonathan, I just discovered your channel and blog today. Pure Value. I love your videos, you are a GREAT interviewer. Thank you so much. Hearing the stories of all those people who made their way by being true to themselves is so inspiring. I'm almost done with university and there is no way I am NOT going to be a writer and blogger. Thanks again.

[@dizlee86]

Waaaouh!! I just had an AHA moment!! When Brené mentions the fact that you cannot love your kids more than you love yourself and it showin up mostly in judgment and critiques once they become us or remind us of us and our partners... INCREDIBLE link. I had NEVER thought of that before. Wonderful interview!! Thank you :)

[@JMichaelCavitt]

What a great interview to continue to build out Brené Brown's world view and results of her research. This is the first time I've seen Jonathan's work. Very impressive, sir. Thanks.

[@kiwiopklompen]

wow, you two are so well paired, this was a great relaxed and in depth talk. Insightful, honest, interesting and daring.. You are both making this world a better place. For that I am truly grateful.

[@thathobbitlife]

Strange fact- November 4 2006 is the day my mom was killed in her care facility where she lived due to her strokes. I feel strangely drawn to this conversation so much more now because of that connection. Love Brene xx

[@elenashirley5346]

the resonance vibrates palpably in my soul when I listen to the revelations that are shared here. And by the way still cool with singing don't stop believing with sunglasses 😎 on dancing on my bed- in front of teenagers-and I'm almost 50

[@melodeelucido9109]

wept at the end . . . those closest to us with their rallying for our failure. I blessss them. I AM grateful for them

[@cherylannleader1902]

Two AWESOME people engaged in meaningful conversation. Doesn't get much better than this! Thanks!!!

[@MichelleDuckettDrumWhisperer]

I just discovered you! I really enjoy listening to you. I'm a drummer and I really like what you said about Neil Peart from RUSH! Rock &Roll!!!

[@jemimaadjei9233]

"When we fail, we are daring greatly"

[@thedogshouterer]

I am going to have to watch this again. And probably again. The part about not being able to help others care for themselves, or be more resilient than you are yourself blew me away. I have also said to others, that one of my biggest fears is losing my compassion for others, even when I sort of hate them, because when we stop having compassion, I think we lose our humanity. So many more things to love, I couldn't even keep track. Thank you so much!

[@cocoberlin]

A wonderful interview. Thank you both for doing the great work you do!

[@BestaTonlistin]

I'm such a fan of Brene, and just became more of a fan watching this (only 12 minutes in) when she said she didn't wanna just publish where no one could see it and go to the dictionary to sound smart etc, I love her for that. And Brene always mentions how people kinda cringe when they hear she studies shame, I get excited! Because I love exploring and getting into the core of negative emotions and understanding them and being able to express them better etc, thats why i love her work so much! :)

[@heymemphis]

Mind blowing, Thank you for this upload! It was a gift. Loved it!

[@janetwrenn9011]

Jonathan Fields, this is an amazing video ..... both you & Brene are incredible. Thanks for posting this for all to see.

[@BestaTonlistin]

I also love her work because I've been shamed by society because of my being HSP, my personality not accepted and I've thought that this made me flawed, weak, but still something I couldn't change so I got confused, for my whole life until last year it's been an internal chaos, I cry easily so I have never really been able to hide vulnerability and felt shame for that, hearing this research feels like such a relief that someone cares to open this subject and share it with the world

[@MonicaEspinozaMSW]

I love the part on entrepreneurship. How true rather than ask what a community needs we think I have a great product where is my market. Great interview.

[@l.cd.8742]

I love this! Please never stop your work! The two of us, you guys make the world a better place and give me the feeling that I can do that to!