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In this episode, Brooke & Faren dive into the second chapter and discuss myths about vulnerability. Brené Brown breaks down each of the four myths and debunks them with truths.
To some degree or another, we have all bought into one of these lies. Good thing we have Brené Brown to tell us what her research says!
#1 Vulnerability is weakness
The opposite is true. Vulnerability, in fact, is courage. We admire it when we see someone share their story with a group, but we are petrified to tell our own story. We see them as brave, yet we think if we do it, it is somehow weakness. Let’s flip the script and have a mindset shift!
#2 I don’t do vulnerability
Bottom line: you can’t avoid vulnerability. If you’ve ever loved another person, that right there is an example! Besides, if you shut off your ability to feel and be vulnerable, you shut off all of the other emotions. Your brain won’t be able to compute this shutting off and on of emotions, and over the course of time, you’ll misstep in one way or another.
#3 Vulnerability is letting it all hang out
Being vulnerable does NOT mean airing all your dirty laundry out for the world to see. There is a time and a place. It is important to have reciprocated trust and understanding in a relationship for vulnerability to work as smoothly as possible. Brené Brown does a great metaphor with “marble jar friends”.
#4 We can go it alone
We were designed to thrive with relationships. We simply cannot live this life all on our own (um…hello newborns). We are created to form bonds with others through vulnerability.
Show links
- Episode 16: Joy-Filled marriage & the enneagram
- TEDtalks
- Goalcast
- Episode 18: Stephanie Frentress, Grief
- Episode 27: Witty & Gritty Core Values
