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  • Men, Women and Worthiness

  • The Experience of Shame and the Power of Being Enough
  • By: Brené Brown
  • Narrated by: Brené Brown
  • Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (574 ratings)

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Summary

We Are Enough: Engaging with the World from a Place of Worthiness

What does it take to be secure in our sense of belonging and self-worth? We may hustle to attain this security through achievements, meeting expectations, or repeating affirmations to ourselves - but Dr. Brené Brown's research has shown there is ultimately one obstacle to our sense of worthiness. “Shame is the barrier,” she teaches, “and building shame resilience is how we overcome it.” With Men, Women, and Worthiness, Dr. Brown draws upon more than 12 years of investigation to reveal how we can disarm the influence of shame to cultivate a life of greater courage, joy, and love. In this rich and heartfelt examination of this pivotal element of happiness, she invites you to explore:

  • The differences and similarities between the experience of shame for men and women.
  • Guilt vs. shame - why one is a useful force for growth, while the other keeps us small.
  • The four elements of shame resilience - identifying our triggers, practicing critical awareness, sharing our story, and speaking honestly about shame.
  • Empathy as the primary antidote to shame.

“Whether you are a man, woman, or child, every one of us has the irreducible need for love and belonging,” Dr. Brown teaches. “A sense of self-worth, unhindered by the inner voices of shame, allows us to meet that need.” With the warmth, candor, and humor that has made her a celebrated speaker, Brené Brown offers a road map for navigating the emotions that hold us back-so we can cultivate a life of authenticity and connection.

©2012 Brené Brown (P)2012 Brené Brown
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Spot on

Thank you, for anyone else who’s not sure what’s going on, this is great. I see myself and my partner more clearly and compassionately. It’s been a moving experience.

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Perfect if feeling shame, sad, or disconnected

An excellent book that inspires how to navigate emotions and states of being like shame, love, and belonging. She explains her own definitions of emotions and shows us that we have more in common than we think. Life feels heavy when we don't understand ourselves, I believe this read also helps me understand how to navigate others in pain too. I highly recommend it,

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Can’t recommend enough

I finished this in one sitting. Beautifully explains shame using storytelling in a way that somehow makes learning and understanding such a sensitive subject dare I say… enjoyable?

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Eye and brain opening.

Brene speaks in such a way that it feels as if she's talking directly to me. She feels it, she's felt it and it's so wonderful to hear the smile, hear the empathy in her voice.
After listening to this I've started questioning my thoughts, my shame and my worth.. This book is better than therapy. I love the term 'shame gremlins' too!
Buy this book. Buy this book and take strength back, control your life and dont let your gremlins control you!

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Massively important ending.

Brilliant! So important to listen to the very end when everything comes together. So thankful for all your books and talks Brene.

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Great book

loved Brené explanation of shame and how we can deal with it when it shows up.

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Up, close and personal with shame

It's hard to see shame for what it is let alone tango with it. Thank you Brene for bringing it to the dance floor and showing me the best moves.

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Must listen.

Profoundly insightful look at how shame is ubiquitous and manifests in many ways causing unhappiness.

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A must read/listen for any man or woman

Brene has a magical way with words - she brings to light our humanity and bring human. This talk on shame is a must for all to listen. My life has changed through listening to this.

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a good book to listen to and keep coming back to

short listening. to the point. worth sharing with others who need it, and others in your life that shakmed you and are important but hard to get rid of. e.g parents :⁠-⁠* (

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