I’m talking to my dear friend Tarana Burke about her new memoir, Unbound: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement. Her book is beautiful, hard, and breathtaking. Tarana is unflinching in her storytelling. As she takes us on the journey that transformed her life and the world, we can feel our own transformation happening. The person who starts this book is not the person who finishes this book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brené Brown's sisters, Ashley and Barrett, discuss the importance of meaningful work and the value of laughter, song, and dance in overcoming self-doubt. They share their top five songs and emphasize the loneliness of trying to be 'cool'.

Brené Brown hosts Ashley and Barrett for a deep dive into the importance of rest, play, and calmness over productivity. They share personal struggles with self-worth, shame triggers, and family dynamics. The discussion highlights the need for intentional rest and collective joy for a fulfilling life.

In this heartfelt episode, Ashley, Barrett, and Brené explore letting go of certainty and comparison while reflecting on their upbringing and the challenges they face. They discuss cultivating intuition, trusting faith, creativity, and the impact on their relationships and parenting styles. The conversation touches on setting boundaries, finding intuitive answers, and the importance of love and interconnectedness in family relationships.

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.

Join Brené and her sister Ashley in exploring the importance of practicing authenticity, setting boundaries, and letting go of perfectionism. They discuss the struggles with boundary work, the connection between perfectionism and imperfections, and the significance of self-compassion in navigating life's challenges.

Join Brené Brown and her sisters, Ashley and Barrett, for a raw and humorous discussion on The Gifts of Imperfection. Get ready for laughs, revelations, and cussing as they dive into personal Wholehearted Inventory scores and the 10 Guideposts. Surgeon General's Warning: This is about as real as it gets!

I’m talking to writer, teacher, and scholar Dr. Clint Smith about his new book, How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America. We talk about the history of slavery in this country and how we approach, excavate, recognize, and react to that history — and how we have a responsibility and accountability to get the story and the history right. Because when we can be honest about the history, we can begin to acknowledge it, reckon with it, and heal from it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I’m talking to writer Ashley C. Ford about her new memoir, Somebody’s Daughter, and how it is written for everyone who walks into a bookstore and feels like they can’t find a book about themselves — and there are a lot of us looking for that. We talk about the writing process, the truth-telling process, and how connecting the two can be liberating not only to us but also to others. Our conversation is not just a story about her life, it is a story about life and what connects us to show us that we are not alone — and that we are braver than we know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I talk with Justina Blakeney, designer, artist, and New York Times bestselling author, about how we can create spaces to tell our stories. We talk about how color, pattern, plants, and windy paths can be personalized to help express our individuality and how connecting with both our unique roots and adventures allows us to not only look at objects and space differently but also see ourselves and our worlds in new ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices