Explore the connection between societal healing and personal growth with Dr. Shawn Ginwright. From transformative relationships to embracing imagination for justice and healing, this conversation challenges societal norms and encourages introspection for a better future.

In this episode, I’m talking with Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than a dozen books for young people, about where he draws inspiration for his characters, his role as the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, and his latest book, Ain’t Burned All the Bright. I’m deeply inspired by Jason’s art and craft — I loved every minute of this conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re celebrating the audiobook release of Atlas of the Heart with a bonus Unlocking Us episode! The excerpt in this episode is from chapter 10, titled “Places We Go When the Heart Is Open.” We’re talking about love, lovelessness, and heartbreak. I’m excited to give you a first listen here, and I’m grateful that we’re learning and working to reconnect with ourselves and with each other, together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I was looking for some certainty around the tough issues of censorship and misinformation — legal definitions, rules, and clear lines — so I called Ben Wizner, a lawyer with the ACLU and the director of its Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project. I’d hoped we’d have a Free Speech 101–type conversation, with tidy resolutions and a clear path forward. But what I suspected, and Ben confirmed, is that the law gives us very few answers to the hardest questions that we have. So in this episode, the two of us grapple with issues of balance and boundaries, unpacking the harms that speech can cause and the harms that censorship can cause. I’m glad that we had over an hour to talk, because as tempting as it is to approach issues like this with firm certainty or with 140 characters, it’s much more important to unpack the nuances and unlock the opportunity for growth and learning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brené Brown and Barrett dive into the power of values, discussing accountability, authenticity, and aligning actions with core beliefs. They explore vulnerability, growth, and the importance of self-compassion in personal development. The conversation emphasizes the transformative impact of living by one's values and the need for self-reflection.

Brené Brown talks with James Clear about atomic habits, focusing on building and breaking habits. They discuss the importance of our environment in supporting habits, organizational habits, and creating habits that last. James shares insights on self-awareness, prioritizing, experimentation, and effort in forming successful habits.

Author James Clear, known for his bestselling book Atomic Habits, discusses identity-based habits and the importance of consistency over intensity. They explore how habits can shape our identities, the power of building systems for success, and the impact of long-term behavioral change. The conversation delves into forming habits aligned with our desired identities and prioritizing systems over goals for lasting change.

We asked for your Atlas of the Heart questions and, man, did you deliver. More than 1,500 questions poured in. So, in this final episode of our Sisters Book Club, Ashley, Barrett, and I answer as many questions as we can, tackling how emotional literacy affects self-awareness, how family patterns affect emotions, and how emotionally intense moments affect our decision-making. We also discuss the powerful connections between art and emotions, as well as how parents can bring this work to their teenagers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Part 2 of the three-part Sisters Book Club series, where Ashley and Barrett turn the tables and interview me about Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience. We dive into the specific findings on some of the 87 emotions and experiences covered in the book. And they ask me the podcast rapid-fire questions — including my top five songs. Plus, they include some brand-new rapid-fire questions that I didn’t expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brené Brown's sisters interview her about her book 'Atlas of the Heart', discussing childhood superpowers, emotions, data collection, and the power of emotional vocabulary.