My guest on this special rewind episode of The School of Greatness has carved out a very prominent place for herself in the world of emotional well-being. Who is Dr. Brené Brown? Dr. Brené Brown studies shame. The reluctance to discuss shame has attached a stigma to a very common emotion that we all experience. We discuss that, and more on today’s episode.
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Why 63% of Young Men Have Stopped Trying | Scott Galloway
<p>Scott Galloway doesn't hold back about the crisis facing young men today. Four times more likely to die by suicide, three times more likely to be addicted or homeless, 12 times more likely to be incarcerated. While women's ascent has been remarkable and necessary, society stop ... Show More
1h 32m
Nov 19
Former Secret Service Agent Reveals How to Read Anyone
<p>Former Secret Service agent Evy Poumpouras spent over 12 years protecting Presidents Obama, Bush, and Clinton while mastering the art of reading people under life or death pressure. Her insight into human behavior goes beyond what most of us will ever need, but the principles ... Show More
1h 6m
Oct 2019
Brene Brown: Create True Belonging and Heal the World
Yes, one of the MOST requested guests on the show (since I launched it), has been this incredible woman. She has one of the most watched TED talks of all time. She is a three-time #1 NYT bestselling author (and soon to be four). She has changed the face of emotional intelligence, ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 2023
Dr. Brené Brown | What If You Dared to Be You? [Best of]
<p>Discover the transformative power of vulnerability and courage in this eye-opening episode with Dr. Brené Brown, renowned researcher, storyteller, and author of six #1 New York Times bestsellers. Our riveting conversation explores profound questions that can redefine your life ... Show More
51m 32s
Apr 2019
Gwyneth x Brené Brown: On the Roots of Shame, Courage, and Vulnerability
“I call shame the twenty-ton shield,” says Brené Brown. “It's a defense mechanism—very classic—that we carry in order to protect ourselves from getting hurt. But what it actually does is protect us from being seen.” Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston, a Ne ... Show More
1h 6m
Jun 2021
1178 | Brené Brown: “No Vulnerability, No Love, No Belonging, No Joy.”
<p>Often, being vulnerable is misconstrued as being weak. For this reason, <a href="https://brenebrown.com" target="_blank">Brene Brown</a> debunks the idea that vulnerability equates with weakness. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Brene provides us another way of looking at vu ... Show More
11m 47s
Feb 2020
#3 - On Self-Compassion, Shame and Vulnerability (Part II)
<p>In the second part of our two-episode series, Aadam and I continue the discussion on self-compassion, shame and vulnerability. In this episode, we talk about connection, shame, feeling worthy and a sense of belonging, vulnerability, and what it really means to be courageous, a ... Show More
1h 17m
Dec 2022
Brené Brown Says You're Doing Feelings Wrong
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Brené Brown has found that most people are only able to identify three emotions: happy, sad and pissed off. </p> <p>< ... Show More
48m 34s
Apr 2022
Brené Brown Says You're Doing Feelings Wrong
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Brené Brown has found that most people are only able to identify three emotions: happy, sad and pissed off. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>I ... Show More
48m 35s