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Unlocking Us with Brené Brown

Part 3 of 6: Brené with Ashley and Barrett for the Summer Sister Series on The Gifts of Imperfection

Jul 7, 2021
34:26
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Ashley and Barrett join Brené Brown to discuss post-COVID life experiences, numbing behaviors, and gratitude practices. They explore the relationship between numbing and gratitude, committing to making wholeheartedness a family affair.
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Quick takeaways

  • Numbing emotions can hinder joy; embrace vulnerability to experience genuine emotions.
  • Practicing gratitude is essential for true joyfulness; reestablish gratitude habits for resilience.

Deep dives

Letting Go of Numbing and Powerlessness

In this episode, Brene Brown delves into the importance of letting go of numbing and powerlessness. Brown emphasizes that compulsively numbing emotions can lead to addiction, highlighting the detrimental impact of avoiding difficult emotions. Through personal anecdotes and research findings, she reveals that numbing both the dark and light emotions can hinder one's ability to experience genuine joy. Brown stresses the significance of embracing vulnerability and allowing oneself to fully experience both pain and joy.

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