Name: Listening to shame
Uploaded: 2012-03-16T15:16:54Z
Duration: 20 min 21 s
Description: Shame is an unspoken epidemic, the secret behind many forms of broken behavior. Brené Brown, whose earlier talk on vulnerability became a viral hit, explores what can happen when people confront their shame head-on. Her own humor, humanity and vulnerability shine through every word.

Shame is an unspoken epidemic, the secret behind many forms of broken behavior. Brené Brown, whose earlier talk on vulnerability became a viral hit, explores what can happen when people confront their shame head-on. Her own humor, humanity and vulnerability shine through every word.

Brené Brown: Listening to shame

Listening to shame

Embracing vulnerability transforms fear and shame into courage, fostering creativity, innovation, and authentic connections.

Shame, when unchecked, is a cultural epidemic undermining empathy, but facing it with vulnerability can be profoundly healing.

Gender-specific shame norms confine individuals, yet confronting these with vulnerability paves the way for genuine self-acceptance.