Navigating Identity and Emotional Dynamics

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This chapter explores the speaker's various identities, from being a recovering perfectionist to a pattern finder within their family dynamic. It delves into their role as a protective figure, the roots of perfectionism, and the challenges of external perceptions and conflict resolution both in personal and professional settings.

Brené Brown is a bestselling author and social scientist known for her work on complex emotions like shame and vulnerability. She opens up to Maya about the evolution of some of her most important identities: big sister, recovering perfectionist, and reluctant public figure. She also shares how COVID affected her marriage, her struggles with social media, and how she's redefining ambition.

If you liked this episode, check out Maya on Brene’s podcast Dare to Lead.

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