Navigating Life's Challenges in Marriage and Ambition

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The chapter explores the evolving identity of a spouse over decades, discussing romantic moments, challenges in long-standing marriages, and the belief that marriage is inherently difficult. It delves into personal and family struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic, reflections on marriage vows, parenting adult children, societal pressures related to social media, and grappling with ambition in a metrics-driven world.

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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