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Unlocking Us with Brené Brown

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I’ve spent over 20 years studying the emotions and experiences that bring meaning and purpose to our lives, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned it’s this: we are hardwired for connection, and connecting requires courage, vulnerability, and conversation. I want this to be a podcast that’s real, unpolished, honest, and reflects both the magic and the messiness of what it means to be human. Episode... more

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Kamala Harris
Vice President of the United States
Office of the Vice President
Episode: VP Kamala Harris on Courageous Leadership and Winning in 2024
Dr. Heather Cox Richardson
Historian and author, known for her insights on American history and democracy.
Boston College
Episode: Dr. Heather Cox Richardson on Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, Part 1 of 2
Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist known for her expertise in menopausal care
Mary Claire Wellness
Episode: Dr. Mary Claire Haver on the New Menopause
Roxane Gay
Cultural critic and author known for her work on feminism and social issues.
Episode: Roxane Gay on “Stand Your Ground: A Black Feminist Reckoning with America’s Gun Problem”
Dr. Sarah Lewis
Historian and author of The Unseen Truth: When Race Changed Sight in America
Harvard University
Episode: Dr. Sarah Lewis on The Unseen Truth: When Race Changed Sight in America
Valarie Kaur
Civil rights leader, lawyer, award-winning filmmaker, and educator
Founder of the Revolutionary Love Project
Episode: Valarie Kaur on Sage Warrior: Wake to Oneness, Practice Pleasure, Choose Courage, Become Victory
Amy Webb
Founder and CEO of the Future Today Institute and expert in strategic foresight
Future Today Institute
Episode: Futurist Amy Webb on What's Coming (and What's Here)
S. Craig Watkins
Earnest A-sharp Centennial Professor and Executive Director of the IC Squared Institute at UT Austin
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: Dr. S. Craig Watkins on Why AI’s Potential to Combat or Scale Systemic Injustice Still Comes Down to Humans
Dr. William Brady
Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations at Northwestern University, specializing in moral outrage and social media.
Northwestern University
Episode: Dr. William Brady on Social Media, Moral Outrage and Polarization

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Brené Brown
Host and researcher focused on vulnerability, courage, and emotional resilience.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 39.3k ratings
  • Downhill

    No longer interesting, discerning or objective.

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    KCobabe
    United States6 months ago
  • ADY

    I agree with others on this review site. I have read Brene’s books and followed her podcast religiously and have loved her. However, it is post election and the discussion needs to be about finding common ground and “listening” to what the American people want…

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    ADYLINEN
    United States6 months ago
  • Awful Kamala interview-Beyond Disappointing in Brene Brown going woke-

    I’m done with Brené Brown now after a this one-sided, hate-filled propaganda “interview of Kamala”— even the View show was better— and that’s saying something. You were Just repeating Democratic talking points and you’re so divisive. It’s so sad. OK so Kamala believes in abortion. What else? Women care about a lot more than that. For someone who is known for her research, Brene Brown, this is beyond disappointing. Stopped being a fan after this and will not listen anymore.-

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    Adventure Thinking Mom
    United States6 months ago
  • Help

    Enjoyed your episodes running up to the election.

    Now, post-election, I am not okay. Will you be doing some episodes on coping and moving forward. I’m a mom, a daughter, a sister, an aunt. And so much more.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Lin Gassaway
    United States7 months ago
  • Disappointed longtime listener

    I have read majority of Brene’s books, joined her past Courage Works Team and enjoyed her research. However, I am disappointed with the lack of research on some of the current topics she’s covered. Her biases are blatant and in many cases boarder line lies. As a top notch researcher, I expect better from her.

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    KyAnZaJ
    United States7 months ago

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VP Kamala Harris on Courageous Leadership and Winning in 2024
Q: I have to ask you a question.
I'm sensing some serious first-born energy here.
VP Kamala Harris on Courageous Leadership and Winning in 2024
Q: What would you say as a leader that your primary one or two values? How would you identify them?
Fairness and justice are my primary values. They prompt me to act if I see something unjust or unfair, which is a real motivator for me.
Dr. Heather Cox Richardson on Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, Part 1 of 2
Q: What do you think about the current political atmosphere in relation to democracy?
To understand the US political scene, one must recognize the desire for power and how narratives are shaped around this desire.
Dr. Heather Cox Richardson on Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, Part 1 of 2
Q: How did you meet your husband?
We grew up in the same town but never crossed paths until we both became wingmen for friends. Eventually, after some time, we went on a date and have been together ever since.
Dr. Heather Cox Richardson on Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, Part 2 of 2
Q: Why is it hard to have a deeply human and compassionate immigration policy while also acknowledging that what's happening right now may not be working?
It is possible to have a smart immigration policy that is compassionate; history shows that immigration has been a strength for the U.S. and that negative narratives often arise from political motivations.

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