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.

Brené Brown delves into the Anatomy of Trust, breaking it down into practical components with the BRAVING checklist. She discusses the importance of vulnerability and courage in trusting oneself and others, emphasizing the significance of small gestures in building trust. The podcast explores the impact of betrayal on trust and the key elements of trust: boundaries, reliability, accountability, vault, integrity, non-judgment, and generosity.

In this episode, I’m talking with Lukas and Willie Nelson about their new album, The Willie Nelson Family, a collection of country gospel–flavored songs performed by the Nelson Family Band and recorded at Willie’s Pedernales Studios — where we recorded this podcast — just outside Austin. We talk about faith and family, music as church, and love — and how it’s really all tied together. We also talk about what brings us together, what keeps us apart, and what holds us back. We get some Nelson family advice — including their three family rules. And we end the episode with a surprise treat you’ll be singing all week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Part 2 of our two-part series with Karen Walrond, writer, activist, and longtime friend. We are talking about her new book, The Lightmaker’s Manifesto: How to Work for Change without Losing Your Joy. In Part 1, we talked about activism and how it shows up in our daily lives. And in this episode, we talk about the connection between activism and spirituality. We talk about listening to the whispers that are calling us and the self-inquiry strategies that help us know what we’re supposed to be doing. We also dig in on performative activism and outrage, as well as the realities of burnout and how joy helps curb some of that. It’s an important conversation — and one we need to be having right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, I’m talking to Karen Walrond, writer, activist, and longtime friend of mine about her new book, The Lightmaker’s Manifesto: How to Work for Change without Losing Your Joy. This is the right book for the right time. Activism is such a big and often intimidating concept, and Karen breaks it down into small, intentional, and integrated acts that create a joyful life. We talk about how we met and how we define activism, and we share some really personal experiences we each had after Hurricane Harvey that shaped how we see the intersection of activism and joy. So, enjoy this first of two episodes on life, light, and activism and how those three things are completely interconnected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices