adrienne maree brown, an influential author and activist focusing on social justice, discusses the power of 'loving corrections' in our daily interactions. She highlights the three essential human needs and the consequences of neglecting them. The conversation delves into compassionate accountability in relationships, particularly in parenting and generational gaps. brown emphasizes nurturing connections over punitive judgments, and why embracing vulnerability can enhance communication. Discover how to foster personal growth and deeper relationships with kindness.
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Core Human Needs
Humans crave safety, dignity, and belonging.
We often trade between these needs, especially in challenging situations.
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Discomfort and Criticism
Learning and growth can challenge our sense of safety and belonging.
We may project our discomfort by criticizing others' lack of knowledge.
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Seeking New Perspectives
adrienne maree brown grew up in a patriotic military family.
She later chose to explore different worldviews through relationships with diverse people.
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Adrienne Maree Brown's "Loving Corrections" offers a framework for navigating conflict and fostering transformative change within communities. The book emphasizes the importance of love and accountability in addressing systemic issues and promoting healing. Brown draws on her experience as a facilitator and activist to provide practical strategies for navigating difficult conversations and building stronger relationships. The book explores the concept of 'emergent strategy,' a flexible and adaptable approach to social change that emphasizes collaboration and collective action. It encourages readers to embrace vulnerability and engage in honest dialogue to create more just and equitable societies.
354. How to Make Loving Corrections with adrienne maree brown
adrienne marie brown returns to discuss how to make loving corrections with the people in your life.
Discover:
-The three essential human needs—and what happens when we don’t get them
-How to break free from the need to be “good” and find something better
-What defines a loving correction (and what doesn’t)
-Why acting as a protector for others reveals deep truths about your own healing journey
On the guest: adrienne maree brown grows healing ideas in public through writing, music, and podcasts, nurturing Emergent Strategy, Pleasure Activism, Radical Imagination and Transformative Justice. adrienne’s work is informed by 25 years of social and environmental justice facilitation primarily supporting Black liberation. adrienne is the author/editor of Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds; Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good; Grievers; and Maroons.
adrienne’s latest book Loving Corrections is available now.
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