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Description:Many of us were taught that desire is dangerous—something to manage, suppress, or feel ashamed of. But what if desire isn't the problem at all? What if it's not just about sex or attraction, but about the places we feel most alive? Today, Jen and Amy sit down with FTL fan-favorite Jay Stringer, a licensed therapist and author whose work helps people understand the deeper stories shaping their desires—especially the ones we've been taught to hide, or silence. Drawing from his powerful new book Desire, Jay reframes desire not as a moral failure or impulse to eliminate, but as a signal worth listening to—one that points us toward what formed us, what wounded us, and what we are still longing for beneath the surface. Jay shifts the focus from behavior modification to understanding the story behind desire—for intimacy, success, escape, creativity, or belonging—shaped by early attachment, trauma, and unmet needs. The conversation moves from "What's wrong with me?" to "What happened to me?" turning desire from shame into meaning. This is not a conversation about labeling or fixing yourself. It's about understanding yourself—how your story formed you, and how listening to what brings you to life can lead toward freedom, wholeness, and deeper connection.  This episode also serves as the opening doorway into our Wilderness & Wonder series. In a season when many of us are navigating uncertainty—spiritually, relationally, or internally—this episode grounds us in the idea that exploration isn't aimlessness, but formation. That the wilderness can be a teacher. And that desire itself may be one of the quiet guides helping us stay awake, curious, and present as we learn how to live inside the questions. This is a gentle conversation, but it's also a brave one. And we're really glad you're here for it. Thought-provoking Quotes: “Desire is a navigational term from Latin that means ‘lack of a star'. I'm looking into the skies, trying to find this new direction. How do I get home in the midst of all this wandering, all this misery that I feel like I'm in?” – Jay Stringer “When did you last feel alive? When did you feel connected to your body, connected to others? That's the essence of desire that we're trying to get back to.” – Jay Stringer “The antidote to shame is really developing some curiosity for it.” – Jay Stringer Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Harper's Magazine | Who Goes Nazi? by Dorothy Thompson - https://harpers.org/archive/1941/08/who-goes-nazi/ Desire: The Longings Inside Us and the New Science of How We Love, Heal, and Grow by Jay Stringer - https://amzn.to/4buLADD Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing by Jay Stringer - https://www.amazon.com/Unwanted-Sexual-Brokenness-Reveals-Healing/dp/1631466720 Annie Dillard - https://www.anniedillard.com/ Brené Brown - https://brenebrown.com/ Alex Honnold climbs Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes - https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Living/video/alex-honnold-climbs-taipei-101-skyscraper-ropes-129537771 Bill Plotkin - https://www.animas.org/about-us/our-founder/ Awake: A Memoir by Jen Hatmaker - https://amzn.to/3LTorjM Stanzas from the Grande Chartreuse by Matthew Arnold - https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43605/stanzas-from-the-grande-chartreuse Jon Batiste - jonbatiste.com Sarah Bessey - https://www.sarahbessey.com/ Dacher Keltner, PhD - https://www.dacherkeltner.com/ Guest's Links: Website - https://jay-stringer.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jay_stringer_/ Twitter - https://x.com/_jaystringer Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JayStringerUnwanted# Connect with Jen!Jen's Website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmakerJen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmakerJen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

De ce ne atrage tocmai persoana care ulterior ne frustrează cel mai tare? Diana Lupu, psihoterapeut Imago, ne arată cum agenda inconștientului ne ghidează alegerile și cum putem transforma atracția în compatibilitate reală.Diana Lupu este psihoterapeut relațional avansat Imago, ghid pentru adolescenți și autoare a instrumentului de autocunoaștere Psihodescoperiri: Jurnalul tău de creștere. Lucrează cu cupluri, părinți dar și individual pentru deprinderea limbajului relațional și construirea de relații mai sănătoase printr-o combinație de știință, dialog și empatie. Pe Diana o puteți găsi pe site și pe Instagram.Acesta este al treilea episod dintr-un sezon dedicat relațiilor, realizat împreună cu Pagina de Psihologie. Astăzi discutăm despre:Ce este „imagoul" și cum ne formăm matrița inconștientă a relațiilorDe ce etapa romantică e un „văl biochimic" Părțile pierdute ale sinelui — cum căutăm reîntregirea prin parteneriMaximizator vs. minimizator — cum răspundem diferit la aceleași răniConversații esențiale la începutul relației: copii, căsătorie, bani, sexDiferența între disconfortul de creștere și cel care erodeazăCum creșteți împreună când unul e mai „treaz" decât celălaltReparare, apreciere și verificarea disponibilității ca instrumente practiceResurse menționate în conversație:Harville Hendrix & Helen LaKelly Hunt — fondatorii terapiei ImagoPsihodescoperiri: Jurnalul tău de creștere de Diana Lupu Brené Brown — despre critică, rușine și schimbare de comportamentPCM (Process Communication Model)Episod Mind Architect despre Sinele social, cu Raluca Anton și Adela Moldovan Episodul 1 cu Gáspár György, despre etapele de dezvoltareIntră live alături de noi în înregistrarea episoadelor și primește răspunsuri la ce te interesează cel mai mult. Vino în Comunitatea Membrilor Mind Architect.Acest episod este produs și distribuit cu susținerea PPC România."(00:00) Intro""(01:50) Despre episod""(05:11) Atractivitatea: biologic, social și Disney""(08:04) Imago: de ce nu alegem partenerii rațional""(10:11) Ne naștem, suntem răniți și ne vindecăm în relații""(12:14) Matrița relațională: cum se formează Imagoul""(14:26) Ce ne atrage inițial și de ce ne enervează ulterior""(16:02) Etapa romantică: vălul biochimic""(18:22) Părțile pierdute ale sinelui pe care le căutăm în alții""(20:21) Atracție vs. compatibilitate: definiții Imago""(23:17) Imago match: trăsături, rol și dinamica relațională""(26:18) Polii sinelui social: gândire-acțiune vs. simțire-emoție""(29:16) Comunitate: nevoia neîmplinită duce la căutare sau evitare?""(30:28) Aceeași rană, altă adaptare: maximizator vs. minimizator""(33:14) Exemplu de cuplu cu stiluri opuse de coping""(35:43) Diferențele și compatibilitatea""(38:37) Inconștientul nu face diferența între trecut și prezent""(41:37) Spirala conflictului: cum mecanismele de apărare se declanșează reciproc""(45:12) Ieșirea din spirală: empatie și dialog conștient""(48:13) Cum identifici etapa de dezvoltare cea mai rănită""(52:06) Exercițiu practic: plusuri, minusuri și nevoi neîmplinite din copilărie""(54:59) Compatibilitatea: valori și personalitate""(57:44) Exercițiul de viziune asupra relației""(01:01:45) Împreună sau separat? Activități individuale și lumea celuilalt""(01:06:14) De ce e nerealist să așteptăm totul de la un singur partener""(01:08:11) Disconfort sănătos vs. distructiv""(01:15:13) Când rămâi și când pleci""(01:20:25) Responsabilitate emoțională vs. susținere""(01:25:10) Mitul partenerului perfect: de ce relațiile cer efort conștient permanent""(01:29:30) Ce funcționează: reparare rapidă, apreciere și verificarea disponibilității""(01:35:40) Conflictele și energia: de ce momentul contează mai mult decât tehnica""(01:39:53) De la monolog la dialog: cuplul conștient și conectarea reală""(01:42:18) Când un partener crește și celălalt nu: modelare, nu critică""(01:47:32) Brené Brown: critică sau umilire""(01:51:03) Încheiere și întrebări comunitate"

On this episode of Mutuality Matters: Women and Words, Host Dr. Mimi Haddad interviewed Rev. Dr. Ingrid Faro. Ingrid described her challenging childhood and young married life as one of abuse, both psychologically and physically. Her early church experience was equally difficult, as women were to be seen but not heard. In her family of origins, she felt invisible and unimportant. She was terrified of her mother and had no real relationship with her dad. Ingrid was struggling to figure out who she is and even wondered if it was safe to think her thoughts. She also wanted out of the church because, as Ingrid describes, she so wanted God to be fair, but life didn't seem to be fair.   Ingrid shared how her first husband (a preacher and NT scholar) was unfaithful to her. He was also violent and broke her nose, landing her in the ER, where she told the attending doctors that she had an “accident,” but they were unconvinced. These and other experiences led to her struggle with the question of “theodicy,” whether God is just and good. Ingrid wondered if she could ever really trust God. This led to an exploration of God theologically. She became acquainted with and greatly admires the scholarship of the OT scholar Dr. Abraham Joshua Heschel. A passion for the OT was part of her journey.  Her second husband nurtured honest, even blunt communication, or as Brené Brown says, “clarity is kindness.” As Ingrid studied Scripture, she encountered many bold women who henceforward served as her role models! In them she found a sense of release, or as she said, “I didn't know the weight that was on my shoulders until it was lifted off me.” Ingrid began to see God's clear anointing on women which began with the Apostle Paul. Ingrid began to sense a calling to an academic study of Scripture, which gave her pause. She was given opportunities to say what was on her heart but felt conflicted. Then she asked herself, “Can I stand before God and say, ‘I can't.'” She had to distinguish between a fear of people and a fear of God.  Yet the biblical “texts of terror” that appeared to silence women were very limited compared the many, many texts that welcomed their wisdom, voice and leadership. Consider Paul's texts that seem to silence women (1 Cor. 14:34–36, 1 Tim. 2:11–15, Eph. 5:22&FF) compared to the many women Paul celebrates as co-leaders with him in preaching the gospel and leading churches, like those cited in Romans 16. More recently, Ingrid has considered the challenge of abuse in the church one of the most pressing challenges the church must address. She sometimes feels that the church is one of the most abusive places women encounter. Yet this was certainly an issue noted in Genesis 2. Here Ingrid notes the challenge of Bible translation as too often Genesis 2:18 is translated “The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” The Hebrew word for “helper,” is ezer, which means “a strong rescue,” as Dave Freedman notes. “Helper” fails to describe the true meaning of ezer.   Ingrid also points to the work of Katharine Bushnell who redeems Eve by observing that she was the first person to have faith and hope in God's promises. She also points to the following authors who have inspired her own scholarship and faith: Karen Swallow Prior, Carol L. Meyers, Edith Deen, Sandra Ritcher, Cynthia Long Westfall, and also biblical models like Abraham and Sarah.    For many years, Ingrid taught OT and has recently published the book, Redeeming Eden: How Women in the Bible Advance the Story of Salvation. Ingrid will lead a keynote and workshop at CBE's conference this summer in Chicago, where she will also receive CBE's Lifetime Achievement Award.  Guest Bio:  Bio: Revd. Dr. Ingrid Faro is an ordained minister and currently serves as interim president and professor of Old Testament at Northern Seminary in Chicago. She previously served as dean of academic affairs, dean of theology at the Scandinavian School of Theology, and director of master's programs at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, where she also taught Hebrew and Old Testament. She is an international speaker and the author of Redeeming Eden: How Women in the Bible Advance the Story of Salvation with Joyce Koo Dalrymple, Demystifying Evil, co-author of Honest Answers, Evil in Genesis, co-author of forthcoming As We Forgive: A Biblical Theology of Forgiveness, as well as articles, chapters, and reviews. Prior to her work in theological education, Ingrid was an entrepreneur and president of an insurance consulting group serving one-thousand agents in thirty-five states for twenty years. Ingrid has two children and four grandchildren.    Related Resources:  Healing from Hierarchy: https://www.cbeinternational.org/resource/mutuality-healing-from-hierarchy/  Silent No More: Exposing Abuse Among Evangelicals: https://www.cbeinternational.org/resource/silent-no-more-exposing-abuse-among-evangelicals/  Her Silence Screams: https://www.cbeinternational.org/resource/her-silence-screams/  When Religion Hurts: How Complementarian Churches Harm Women: https://www.cbeinternational.org/resource/when-religion-hurts-how-complementarian-churches-hurt/    0:00 Called to Seminary  01:25 Meet Ingrid Farrow  03:37 From Trauma to Theology  06:25 Studying Evil in Genesis  08:36 Why Theodicy Matters  10:31 Patriarchy and Abuse  16:56 Finding Freedom and Voice  19:31 Leading at Northern Seminary  23:17 What Did I Tell You  26:29 Women in Theology Today  28:21 Chicago Conference Invite  29:23 Reading the Clobber Passages  31:16 Scholars Correcting Exegesis  34:04 Trauma Abuse and the Church  35:37 Genesis Reframing Creation  40:03 Women as Full Image Bearers  42:47 Old Testament Women with Voice  46:29 Key Stories Sarah Hannah Ruth  51:20 Future of Women in Ministry  54:58 Global Impact and Closing Prayer 

Jessica Zwaan joined us on The Modern People Leader for MPL Build's first-ever AMA, alongside Jalene Vandermey-Jackson from Workleap. We talked about what traditional HR mindsets must be let go to become builders, how to collect lightweight employee feedback to help build the right products, and more.----  Downloadable PDF with top takeaways: https://modernpeopleleader.kit.com/episode284Sponsor Links:

Vous vous êtes montré·e vulnérable… et vous le regrettez déjà ? Après avoir parlé à cœur ouvert, vous rejouez la scène en boucle et vous vous dites : “Je n'aurais jamais dû dire ça” ?Dans cet épisode, on parle de vulnérabilité, et surtout de ce que j'appelle les courbatures de vulnérabilité : ce moment inconfortable qui survient après avoir tombé l'armure.Vous connaissez peut-être la vulnérabilité à travers les travaux de Brené Brown. Mais ce qu'on évoque rarement, c'est l'après-coup : la honte, le doute, la peur du jugement, l'envie de faire “contrôle Z” pour tout annuler.Si vous vous demandez :Comment être vulnérable sans le regretter aprèsPourquoi vous ruminez après avoir parlé sincèrementComment arrêter d'avoir honte après vous être confié·e… cet épisode va vous éclairer.Vous allez découvrir :Ce que signifie vraiment “tomber l'armure” (et ce que ce n'est pas)Pourquoi les pensées du type “Ils vont changer d'avis sur moi” sont normales après un moment d'authenticitéComment traverser les courbatures émotionnelles sans réenfiler votre armureEn quoi la vulnérabilité est un acte militant dans une société perfectionnisteLes courbatures de vulnérabilité ne sont pas le signe que vous en avez “trop dit”. Elles sont le signe que vous avez exercé un muscle que vous n'aviez pas l'habitude d'utiliser.Si vous voulez des relations plus profondes et plus vraies., avec les autres comme avec vous-même, cet épisode vous donnera une perspective nouvelle et libératrice.Vous pouvez aussi :

Hear us out... we know that so many of our clients are in therapy specifically to work through chronic shame, and we work alongside them to pull back the layers and find self-compassion. To learn more about that process, you can listen to our episode on Working with Shame. We came of age professionally, so to speak, when Brené Brown's perspectives on shame and guilt were at the forefront of the cultural zeitgeist. According to Brené, shame is 'I'm bad', while guilt is 'I did something bad.' This is something we generally agree with. But in this episode, we're asking the question about whether shame might actually have a place, that maybe we shouldn't banish it. We discuss the connection between accountability and shame, and how that plays out in the therapy, but also in community and collectively. So, what do you think: should we bring back shame?We're taking the couch on the road! Join us between May 9th and May 24th, we'll be heading to 8 Canadian cities for a LIVE episode recording and a chance to connect with other therapists in your area. Space is limited, so snag your ticket before it's too late! For more information, visit us on Instagram @edgeofthecouchpod. We hope to see you there! Join us on Patreon for bonus content at www.patreon.com/edgeofthecouch or share your thoughts and questions via DM on Instagram, email at connect@edgeofthecouch.com, or voice note at speakpipe.com/edgeofthecouch.We have partnered with Janeapp, an all-in-one practice management software. You can learn more at Jane.app/mentalhealth. Or, if you are ready to get started, mention Edge of the Couch in the note during sign up.Alison McClearywww.woodstovewellness.caJordan Pickellwww.jordanpickellcounselling.ca@jordanpickellcounselling on InstagramEdge of the Couchwww.edgeofthecouch.com@edgeofthecouchpod on Instagram

Scham gilt oft als etwas Banales. Als Verlegenheit. Als peinlicher Moment. Als soziale Korrektur. In dieser Folge gehe ich an einen Punkt, an dem diese Erklärung zerbricht. „Ich schäme mich – also bin ich" ist keine provokante Formel. Es ist eine existentielle Beobachtung. Scham entsteht dort, wo ein Mensch sich selbst als wirklich erlebt. Als sichtbar. Als wirksam. Als jemand, der Raum einnimmt. Genau deshalb ist Scham kein Zeichen von fehlendem Selbstwert, sondern ein Hinweis darauf, dass Eigenwert längst gespürt wird. Ich spreche über eine Form von Scham, die im Coaching selten benannt wird. Eine Scham, die nichts mit Verhalten zu tun hat. Keine Grenzscham. Keine moralische Scham. Sondern eine Scham vor der eigenen Lebendigkeit. Vor Größe. Vor Klarheit. Vor Wirkung. Vor dem eigenen Gewicht im Raum. Diese Folge verbindet mentale Intelligenz mit existenzieller Tiefe. Mentale Gesundheit zeigt sich hier nicht als Optimierungsprojekt, sondern als Beziehung zum eigenen Sein. Selbstermächtigung beginnt an der Stelle, an der Menschen aufhören, ihren Rückzug mit „fehlendem Selbstwert" zu erklären, und beginnen, die Angst vor den Konsequenzen ihres inneren Wissens zu betrachten. Ich spanne den Bogen von Philosophie zu früher Prägung. Jean-Paul Sartre beschreibt Scham als Moment des Gesehenwerdens. Max Scheler versteht Scham als Schutzreaktion des Selbst. Donald Winnicott zeigt, wie Kinder lernen, ihre Lebendigkeit zu dämpfen, um Beziehung zu sichern. Brené Brown trennt Schuld von Scham und macht sichtbar, wie Identität unter Druck gerät. Friedrich Nietzsche öffnet den Blick auf eine Gesellschaft, die Abweichung moralisiert und Anpassung belohnt. Diese Perspektiven führen zu einer unbequemen Erkenntnis: Viele Menschen leiden nicht an Wertlosigkeit. Sie leiden an Existenzscham. An der frühen Erfahrung, dass ihr eigentliches Wesen zu viel sein könnte. Diese Folge ist ein Perspektivwechsel mit Widerstand. Sie spricht über Transformationsprozesse, die dort beginnen, wo Menschen aufhören, sich selbst zu verkleinern, um kompatibel zu bleiben. Sie richtet sich an Menschen, die spüren, dass sie längst wissen, wer sie sind, und die bereit sind, die innere Logik ihrer Scham zu verstehen. Keine Anleitung. Kein Wohlfühlformat. Ein Gespräch über Scham als Tor zur Wahrheit. Hier geht es zum Buch: https://buchshop.bod.de/ Jan, der moderne Skalde - Worte, die wirken! Ich bin Jan Schmiedel, ein moderner Skalde. Meine Reise ist meine Botschaft – eine Suche nach Klarheit, Wahrheit und dem Mut, sich selbst zu begegnen. In einer Welt, die dich mit Erwartungen und Lärm überflutet, glaube ich daran, dass wahre Freiheit nur entsteht, wenn du bereit bist, deine eigene Dunkelheit zu durchschreiten und dein Licht zu entdecken. Hier geht es nicht um Perfektion, sondern um Authentizität. Nicht darum, zu gefallen, sondern darum, zu erkennen, wer du wirklich bist. Ich lade dich ein, die Ketten zu sprengen, die du dir selbst angelegt hast, und den Weg zu gehen, der nur dir gehört. Gemeinsam erforschen wir die Pfade, die zu deinem wahren Selbst führen. Es geht nicht darum, etwas zu tun – es geht darum, zu sein. Zu fühlen. Zu wachsen. Die Weisheit liegt nicht in der Antwort, sondern in der Frage, die du dir selbst stellst. Wenn du bereit bist, die Masken fallen zu lassen und dich deiner eigenen Wahrheit zu stellen, begleite ich dich. Nicht als Lehrer, sondern als Weggefährte. Dein Licht und deine Freiheit sind keine Ziele – sie sind bereits in dir. Mein Weg hat mich dazu gebracht, dass ich eine schwere Depression mit suizidalität und einer komplexern Traumafolgestörung selber geheilt habe. Willst du mehr über diesen Weg erfahren? Finde mich auf meiner Webseite: Wahre Freiheit beginnt mit radikaler Ehrlichkeit – dir selbst gegenüber. #Selbsterkenntnis #JanSchmiedel #ErkennenIstLeben #MentaleFreiheit #Transformation #Perspektivwechsel #Selbstermächtigung #AuthentischSein #LebenImLicht

This final February episode brings the month's theme of love full circle by exploring how we serve ourselves and others. Amy unpacks the powerful difference between helping, fixing, and serving — and how many people unknowingly operate from a belief that they are weak or broken. Drawing on insights inspired by Brené Brown, she reframes service as an act that comes from wholeness, dignity, and self-respect. You'll learn how to shift your inner dialogue from criticism to compassion, sit beside yourself instead of across from yourself, and make changes from love rather than shame. If you're tired of motivating yourself with pressure and self-judgment, this episode offers a healthier way to create real change.   Connect with Amy here!    **Find Atlas of the Heart here. **Find more insights on helping, fixing, and serving here. #HealthyAF #SelfCompassion #Wellness #HealthyBoundaries #ServiceWithLove #EmotionalWellness  

In this sermon from Genesis 2:25–3:13, we explore the surprising first effect of sin in the Bible: shame.Before violence.Before injustice.Before death.There was hiding.Why does sin immediately lead Adam and Eve to cover themselves? Why do we still hide today? And why is it so hard to even talk about sin?This message unpacks:The difference between sin and sinningThe difference between guilt and shameHow shame traps us in cycles of isolationHow confession breaks the power of shameWhy the cross of Jesus is the only place shame truly diesDrawing from voices like Brené Brown, Curt Thompson, Karl Barth, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer, this sermon invites us out of hiding and into healing community.If you've ever felt exposed, unworthy, or afraid of being truly known—this message is for you.There is no shame at the foot of the cross. Only forgiveness. Only grace. Only freedom.

QUOTES FOR REFLECTION “Before you call the snail a weakling, tie your house to your back and carry it around for a week.”~Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, Nigerian novelist “Before pointing fingers make sure your hands are clean.”~Bob Marley (1945-1981), Jamaican singer and songwriter “People get addicted to feeling offended all the time because it gives them a high; being self-righteous and morally superior feels good.”~Mark Manson, author and blogger “We judge people in areas where we're vulnerable to shame, especially picking folks who are doing worse than we're doing. If I feel good about my parenting, I have no interest in judging other people's choices. If I feel good about my body, I don't go around making fun of other people's weight or appearance. We're hard on each other because we're using each other as a launching pad out of our own perceived deficiency.”~Brené Brown, academic, podcaster, and writer “We judge ourselves by our intentions. And others by their actions.”~Stephen Covey (1932-2012), educator, author, businessman “There are only two kinds of men: the righteous who think they are sinners and the sinners who think they are righteous.”~Blaise Pascal (1623-1662), French mathematician and philosopher, in his Pensées (534) “Nothing can damn a man but his own righteousness; nothing can save him but the righteousness of Christ.” “The greatest enemy to human souls is the self-righteous spirit which makes men look to themselves for salvation.”~Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892), famed London preacher “Self-justification and judging others go together, as justification by grace and serving others go together.”~Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945), pastor-theologian executed for his opposition to the NazisSERMON PASSAGERomans 2:1-16 (ESV)Romans 1 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. 19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. 20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse…. 28 And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. 29 They were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness. They are gossips, 30 slanderers, haters of God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, 31 foolish, faithless, heartless, ruthless. 32 Though they know God's righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them.Romans 2 1 Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. 2 We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things. 3 Do you suppose, O man—you who judge those who practice such things and yet do them yourself—that you will escape the judgment of God? 4 Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? 5 But because of your hard and impenitent heart you are storing up wrath for yourself on the day of wrath when God's righteous judgment will be revealed. 6 He will render to each one according to his works: 7 to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life; 8 but for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury. 9 There will be tribulation and distress for every human being who does evil, the Jew first and also the Greek, 10 but glory and honor and peace for everyone who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek. 11 For God shows no partiality.12 For all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law. 13 For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be justified. 14 For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. 15 They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them 16 on that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus.

This week, the quote on my planner is a Brené Brown one of choosing courage over comfort. Outside of the comfort zone is the stretch zone. Courage means to be scared and do it anyway. and that's where you have to step into courage.

Diane Sadowski-Joseph, Co-Founder of Clarinet, joined us on The Modern People Leader. We talked about why most AI adoption stalls at “talking the talk,” how to choose the right AI use cases using the “trifecta” and the Five Frictions framework, and how “click cutters” can unlock compounding gains by removing cognitive and workflow friction.----  Here's everything Diane referenced: https://modernpeopleleader.kit.com/fivefrictionsSponsor Links:

One line from Brené Brown's Atlas of the Heart hit me like lightning during my own post-divorce unraveling—exposing the exact shame trigger I'd carried for years, the hidden identity fueling quiet resentment, self-criticism, and that exhausting push-pull of “too much” versus “not enough.”In this powerful episode, I take you straight into the moment it landed (page 30, in the section on resentment), share the raw, tender answers that flooded in when I texted the question to my inner circle (“weak,” “bitch,” “lazy,” “fake,” “unmotivated”…), and walk through my own vulnerable evolution—from “too much or not enough” to fully owning “too much” as the big, intense, storm-cloud-and-sunshine truth of who I am.Through a trauma-informed, spiritually grounded lens, we explore:How this single sentence stem reveals our deepest unwanted identity—the shame elicitor Brené says is the most powerful trigger.Why resentment after divorce often stems from failing to claim what we need, and how naming the fear (“It's really important for me not to be perceived as…”) cracks open the door to radical self-acceptance.Somatic practices to locate the trigger in your body (that chest tightness, belly clench, or heat rising) and meet it with fierce compassion instead of more judgment.The spiritual invitation: transmuting the exiled parts (your intensity, your darkness, your bigness) into medicine—because divorce isn't just loss; it's the sacred threshold to reclaiming your full aliveness.This isn't passive listening—it's an embodied exercise we do together. I guide you to answer the question in real time, feel what surfaces, and begin pouring love exactly where you've withheld it. The more we love the vulnerability we've feared, the clearer we become about who belongs in our next chapter… and who we lovingly release.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyCoachDawnInstagram: (@dawnwiggins)Instagram: (@coachtiffini)On the Web: https://www.mycoachdawn.comA podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, manifesting, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of building your confidence, forgiveness and letting go.Support the show✨Join the Cocoon Community - your people are waiting! ✨ Stress-Less Flower Essence

Michael welcomes Nicole back to discuss her new book, "Help Wanted," focused on finding “human magic” in hiring—going beyond technical skills and surface-level values fit to build teams and cultures that can withstand challenges. Nicole, a culture architect and founder of Banana Pepper HR, argues hospitality is at risk of becoming transactional and has an opportunity to re-center belonging and human connection. They critique standard, rushed recruitment as soulless and misaligned with brand promises, emphasizing “hospitality begins in-house” and that recruitment is a brand's first act of hospitality. Nicole highlights “super skills” often dismissed as soft skills—empathy, kindness, curiosity, creativity, vulnerability, resilience, and more—and explains how missing them can lead to poor service, brand damage, and commercial loss. Practical ideas include slowing down hiring, doing stronger reference checks (including peer references), interviewing for stories by creating psychological safety, and using a three-course interview framework (appetizer/entrée/dessert). Nicole shares why she chose 10 super skills, drawing inspiration from Danny Meyer's “HQ” and behavioral science (including Brené Brown). The episode ends with where to find Nicole and the book at bananapepperhr.com/book (and retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Waterstones).Connect with Nicole:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleantoniogadsdon/https://www.bananapepperhr.com/Book:https://www.bananapepperhr.com/bookhttps://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/help-wanted-the-rule-breaking-guide-to-hiring-an-extraordinary-team-of-hospitality-alchemists-nicole-antonio-gadsdon/1f7ae8fc32978cb1?ean=9781781339558&next=tConnect with the podcastJoin the Hospitality Mavericks newsletterTune in via your favourite podcast platform - here More episodes for you to check out here A big thank you to our episode sponsor Monotree.They help hospitality operators strengthen operations and scale company culture by creating a "Branded Front Door" for your workforce.Head to their website to sign up.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

What if the root of your exhaustion isn't burnout, but loneliness? In this thought-provoking episode, DeDe HalfHill—retired Air Force colonel turned leadership expert—shares vulnerable stories about the hidden costs of leadership and reveals why addressing “the messy human side” is non-negotiable. Together Marli & DeDe explore the power of authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, and what happens when leaders give themselves and their teams permission to be real. You'll hear surprising examples from the military and beyond, plus practical mindset shifts for navigating chaos, self-doubt, and the ever-present imposter syndrome. Ready to upgrade your leadership toolkit and banish the myth of the lonely leader? Tune in and discover why normalizing messy emotions might be the ultimate performance hack.DeDe Halfhill Bio:Colonel DeDe Halfhill, USAF (Ret.), is a leadership strategist, keynote speaker, and founder of TAIOH Partners who helps organizations turn hidden friction and burnout into trust, momentum, and measurable performance. Her leadership has been featured on CBS's 60 Minutes and in Dr. Brené Brown's Dare to Lead, where Brown describes her as one of her “leadership heroes and a total badass.” Through her Master the UnseenTM framework, DeDe gives leaders practical language and tools to navigate hard conversations, name what's really going on, and build resilient, deeply connected teams, especially amid uncertainty and change. Her clients include Salesforce, Lockheed Martin, Bank of America, Hearst, FEMA, and other organizations where courageous, emotionally intelligent leadership is a non‐negotiable.Marli Williams is an international keynote speaker, master facilitator, and joy instigator who has worked with organizations such as Nike, United Way, Doordash, along with many colleges and schools across the United States. She first fell in love with transformational leadership as a camp counselor when she was 19 years old. After getting two degrees and 15 years of leadership training, Marli decided to give herself permission to be the “Professional Camp Counselor” she knew she was born to be. Now she helps incredible people and organizations stop waiting for permission and start taking bold action to be the leaders and changemakers they've always wanted to be through the power of play and cultivating joy everyday. She loves helping people go from stuck to STOKED and actually created her own deck of inspirational messages called StokeQuotes™ which was then followed by The Connect Deck™ to inspire more meaningful conversations. Her ultimate mission in the world is to help others say YES to themselves and their big crazy dreams (while having fun doing it!) To learn more about Marli's work go to www.marliwilliams.com and follow her on Instagram @marliwilliamsStay Connected to The Marli Williams PodcastFollow us on Instagram: @marliwilliamsOur Website: www.podcast.marliwilliams.comHire Marli to Speak at your next event, conference, workshop or retreat!www.marliwilliams.comReally love the podcast and want to share it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a...

Brené Brown breaks down why authenticity isn't about pleasing others — it's about honoring yourself. In this powerful talk, she explains how boundaries, vulnerability, and discomfort are essential to living truthfully. Learn why saying no builds respect, how resentment grows from overcommitting, and why authenticity requires daily, courageous practice.Source: The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connection, and Courage Hosted by Sean CroxtonFollow me on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Owning Your Legacy, host Laurette Rondenet sits down with Brittani Mack, host of Tech Me As I Am, for a powerful conversation on authentic leadership, personal branding, emotional intelligence, and staying grounded in the age of AI.Brittani shares the transformational moment that shifted her life after watching The Call to Courage by Brené Brown. What began as a wake-up call about vulnerability became a deep journey into self-love, identity work, and courageous authenticity. From navigating corporate leadership and corporate culture to building meaningful client relationships, Brittani explains how doing the inner work reshaped her leadership style, her parenting, and her purpose.This episode dives into how leaders can create psychologically safe workplace cultures, why personal branding is rooted in character rather than job titles, and how neurodivergence and ADHD can be leadership strengths rather than limitations. Brittani also speaks candidly about raising four boys, supporting men's mental health, navigating modern masculinity, and breaking generational trauma through emotional awareness, vulnerability, and intentional parenting. The conversation also explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the workplace, why fear around emerging technology is natural, and how human connection, emotional intelligence, and core values remain irreplaceable in an increasingly digital world. Topics covered in this episode include:✅ Authentic leadership and vulnerability in the workplace✅ Personal branding beyond your job title✅ Emotional intelligence and psychological safety at work✅ AI, fear of technology, and staying grounded in a digital world✅ Neurodivergence, ADHD, and creativity as leadership strengths✅ Raising emotionally healthy boys and supporting men's mental health✅ Breaking generational patterns through inner child work✅ Building trust, connection, and influence in corporate environments✅ Human connection as a competitive advantage in the AI eraWhether you are a corporate executive, entrepreneur, sales leader, working professional, parent, or someone navigating identity and career growth, this conversation offers practical leadership insights and mindset strategies for owning who you are — unapologetically.

Liz Bronson, VP of People at Skimmer, joined us on The Modern People Leader to talk about intentionally “flatlining” her career for a period of time to prioritize parenting. ----  Downloadable PDF with top takeaways: https://modernpeopleleader.kit.com/episode282Sponsor Links:

In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, we sit down with DND/CAF Ombudsman Mario Baril to discuss his role as Ombudsman and his office's latest report: Marking Time: A decade of stalled progress for the Primary Reserve. Read the report here: https://www.canada.ca/en/ombudsman-national-defence-forces/reports-news-statistics/investigative-reports/reserve-force-review.html View the Military Benefits Browser: https://www.canada.ca/en/ombudsman-national-defence-forces/education-information/caf-members/compensation-benefits/mbb.html // Guest bios: Mario Baril is the Department of National Defence/ Canadian Armed Forces Ombudsman. // Host bio: Charlotte Duval-Lantoine is Vice President, Ottawa Operations of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute // Recommended Readings: - Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/dare-to-lead-brave-work.-tough-conversations.-whole-hearts./9780399592522.html // Defence Deconstructed was brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding. // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll Release date: 13 February 2026

In today's conversation, we're talking about something almost everyone has to rebuild at some point—trust.If you've been dismissed, disappointed, shunned, or wounded by church culture, you know how quickly trust can fracture… not just with people, but with yourself and even with God. So we break it down like a three-legged stool:✅ rebuilding trust with others✅ rebuilding trust with yourself✅ rebuilding trust with GodAnd then we get super practical by unpacking Brené Brown's “BRAVING” framework—a simple but powerful way to name exactly what was broken, so you can actually rebuild it with clarity (instead of vague “I just don't trust you anymore” statements).Drop a comment: Which part of trust is hardest for you to rebuild—trusting others, trusting yourself, or trusting God?00:00 - Welcome + quick housekeeping (reviews, sharing)02:57 - The “2:6 Life” theme for 2026 (1 John 2:6)03:35 - Recap: deconstruction, stuckness, and staying tender04:18 - Today's focus: rebuilding trust (self, others, God)05:24 - The “three-legged stool” of trust (how each affects the others)06:02 - Why trust matters: you weren't meant to live isolated07:01 - Trust in church spaces: “You don't have to trust us” + earning trust08:05 - Trust is rebuilt through experience, not explanation09:28 - What betrayal/broken trust actually breaks (and why wording matters)13:15 - Nuance: disagreement vs dishonor vs relationship removal15:27 - Layer 1: rebuilding trust with leaders/communities16:24 - Layer 2: rebuilding trust with yourself (discernment + red flags)17:29 - Layer 3: rebuilding trust with God (prayer, numbness, expectations)18:57 - What trust is (and what trust is NOT)20:13 - Introducing Brené Brown's “BRAVING” framework21:34 - B — Boundaries (doors with hinges, not walls)22:54 - R — Reliability (do what you say you'll do)23:50 - A — Accountability (own it, apologize, make amends)24:44 - V — Vault (confidentiality + why it matters)29:34 - I — Integrity (values in action, courage over comfort)29:59 - N — Non-judgment (ask for what you need without shame)30:29 - G — Generosity (most generous interpretation / benefit of the doubt)31:39 - BRAVING recap + why specificity helps rebuild trust32:02 - Next week teaser: living faith without certainty (“the sin of certainty”)32:21 - Closing encouragement + “you're loved” outro

Have you been giving, caring, and showing up for everyone else… while quietly wondering if you're enough? In this episode, I share a heartfelt story of prioritizing others — being a good mother, wife, and teammate — while struggling with self-doubt. I explore why self-worth must come first before happiness, achievements, or anyone else's approval, and why so many women feel stuck in today's “do it all” culture. You'll learn: Why self-worth is the foundation for lasting happiness How societal pressures keep women stuck in self-doubt Practical ways to reconnect with yourself, even on busy days A simple 5-minute practice to start seeing yourself as enough Plus, I close with an inspiring quote from Brené Brown to leave you grounded and empowered. Want extra support? Sign up for my free email list to receive additional journal prompts, 5-minute mindset exercises, and gentle reflections to help you choose happy — one small step at a time: choosehappywithmarie.com Cheers, Marie   SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW:

Isabel Naidoo, Chief People Officer at Wise, joined us on The Modern People Leader to share how Wise builds a cohesive employee experience across global offices while still honoring local identity. ----  Downloadable PDF with top takeaways: https://modernpeopleleader.kit.com/episode281Sponsor Links:

In this episode of the Don't Waste the Chaos Podcast, Kerri M. Roberts, senior HR strategist, fractional CHRO, and podcast host - dives into the leadership topic most executives think they're strong in but often struggle to sustain: boundaries. Kerri reframes boundaries as responsible leadership, not harshness - because in real organizations, unclear boundaries don't create warmth. They create confusion, favoritism risk, inconsistent authority, and a culture where pressure becomes a strategy.Drawing on thought leaders like Dr. Henry Cloud and Brené Brown, Kerri explains how leaders unintentionally “collapse” boundaries when they over-accommodate emotional reactions, undermine policies in person, or trade consistency for the identity of being perceived as a “good leader.” The result isn't kindness - it's instability. And in high-performing teams, stability is built through reliability, integrity, role clarity, and decision velocity - all outcomes of leadership infrastructure done right.Kerri also connects this to faith-informed stewardship: authority paired with limits, discerned availability, and integrity that keeps “yes” and “no” clean. Whether you're leading an executive team or parenting a teenager, this episode is a direct call to stop managing emotional fallout and start leading with clarity that protects people, performance, and long-term trust.Key takeawaysMost “HR problems” senior leaders name are actually clarity problems—boundaries, expectations, decision rights, and follow-through.Boundary collapse trains the organization that pressure works and teaches managers that escalation beats accountability.Vulnerability isn't boundarylessness—leaders destabilize teams when they confuse transparency with over-accommodation.Boundaries aren't control; they're containment—and containment is what creates safety, reliability, and sustainable growth.If you constantly circumvent policy, you're not being compassionate—you're creating an authority vacuum (and increasing favoritism and trust risk).ResourcesLeadership under pressure requires physical resilience, not just mental strength. RHO Nutrition supports leaders who want to optimize energy, focus, and long-term health without overcomplicating wellness. RHO offers a modern, performance-driven approach to nutrition for leaders carrying real responsibility.Get 15% off any product using Kerri's link:https://rhonutrition.com/kerrirobertsSponsor: Oura RingClear leadership requires self-trust, and self-trust is harder to sustain when you're depleted. Oura Ring gives leaders real-time insight into sleep, recovery, stress, and readiness so decisions are made from stability, not exhaustion. For executives navigating sustained pressure, Oura is a strategic tool - not a wellness trend.Get 10% off your Oura Ring using Kerri's link:https://ouraring.com/discount/23333b2858If this episode hit a nerve, it's probably because you don't have a people problem - you have a clarity and authority problem that's costing trust, decision velocity, and sustainable growth. Subscribe to the Don't Waste the Chaos Podcast, share this with a founder or executive who keeps getting pulled into emotional escalations, and connect with Kerri if you want strategic partnership.For fractional CHRO support, executive advisory, board conversations, speaking, or leadership retreats, reach out here: saltandlightadvisors.com/contactSupport the show

Wie lernt man, mit den großen Krisen im Leben umzugehen? Das habe ich den Psychotherapeuten Christian Asperger gefragt. Kündigungen, Trennungen, Krankheiten: Wie man Resilienz aufbaut, um an Krisen zu wachsen, statt durch sie zu verbittern.

The strongest brands don't shout—they earn trust over time. That's how Nikki Little approaches her work. She's the CMO and co-owner at Franco, a women-owned, Detroit-based integrated communications agency with more than 60 years of history. After a full-circle career that took her from early agency life to leading social and communications teams, Nikki now helps shape Franco's future with a purpose-driven, human-first approach to brand building, storytelling, and leadership. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why modern brand builders must accept that total control is a myth and focus on reputation monitoring instead The difference between consistent storytelling and repetitive messaging across integrated channels How to apply Brené Brown's Strong Ground principles to build a solid brand foundation Why employee alignment is the first step in closing the authenticity gap with your customers How to treat AI as an overzealous intern rather than a replacement for strategic relationships Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (01:34) Authenticity in the Age of Unpolished Content (03:37) Understanding Your Audience and the Brand Core (05:22) The Myth of Total Brand Control (07:25) Navigating Critics and the Crisis Plan (10:10) Storytelling as a Tool for Trust Building (12:45) Internal Culture and the Authenticity Gap (15:12) Leadership Examples: Brené Brown and Liz Plosser (19:51) Rumbling with AI in a Human Business (25:30) Brands That Make Us Smile (28:33) Where to Find Nikki Little About Nikki Little Nikki Little is the CMO and co-owner at Franco, a Detroit-based, women-owned integrated communications agency with a 60-year legacy. With a career spanning early agency life to leading complex social and communications teams, Nikki specializes in a purpose-driven, human-first approach to brand building and leadership. She is a recognized expert in navigating the intersection of PR, digital strategy, and authentic storytelling, helping brands find their "core" to build lasting trust in a critical and fast-moving digital environment. What Brand Has Made Nikki Smile Recently? Nikki shared two brands that recently stood out: Chevy, for their deeply authentic "Memory Lane" holiday commercial that mastered the art of non-cheesy storytelling, and Mabel's Labels, for their proactive customer service that turned a lost shipment into a "customer for life" experience. Resources & Links Check out the ⁠Franco website⁠. Connect with Nikki Little on ⁠LinkedIn.⁠ Listen & Support the Show Watch or listen on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠Amazon/Audible⁠, ⁠TuneIn⁠, and ⁠iHeart⁠. Rate and review on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ and ⁠Spotify⁠ to help others find the show. Share this episode — ⁠email a friend or colleague⁠ this episode. Sign up for my ⁠free Story Strategies newsletter⁠ for branding and storytelling tips. On Brand is a part of the ⁠Marketing Podcast Network⁠. Until next week, I'll see you on the Internet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Welcome to another episode of Women Petpreneurs Podcast's Book Club! In this special book club edition, hosts Mary Oquendo, Sacheen Mobley, and Denise Herouxre  for an honest, insightful chat on self-help reads that have made a real impact on their lives. While the world gears up for Super Bowl Sunday, the conversation here is all about managing anxiety, understanding emotions, and finding practical tools to improve both our personal and professional lives. This episode dives into three standout books: "The Anxiety Solution" by Sacheen Mobley, a practical guide for anyone looking to face their anxiety head-on; "Life Unlocked" by Dr. Pillai, a deeper, science-backed look at fear, dread, and the psychology behind what holds us back; and Brené Brown's "Atlas of the Heart," which takes listeners on a journey through 88 different emotions, helping us all to better define and process what we feel. Whether you're a fellow groomer or just someone looking for inspiration and real-world strategies for self-growth, you'll find honest book reviews, insightful personal stories, and lots of practical advice in this episode. Grab your favorite beverage, cozy up, and get ready to add a few new titles to your reading list—because Book Club is in session!

When everything feels uncertain, strong leaders don't tighten their grip—they strengthen their foundation.In Show 284, Mike and Mark unpack Brené Brown's concept of Strong Ground and why clarity, values, and accountability matter more than ever. You'll learn how courageous leaders navigate uncertainty, how the Playbacktechnique creates instant alignment, and why most teams struggle with communication in the first place.If leadership feels harder right now, this episode offers a grounded path forward.Strong Ground as the foundation for resilient leadershipCourage as a skill set, not a personality traitNavigating uncertainty with clarity and valuesAlignment before actionCommunication built on discipline and accountabilityStrong Ground vs. Inefficient MusclesBrené Brown's metaphor highlights how leaders overuse urgency, control, or reassurance when they lack a stable core. Strong Ground provides the balance and strength needed to lead calmly under pressure.The Four Skill Sets of CourageRevisiting Dare to Lead, courage is framed as a practice leaders can learn—enabling honest conversations, clear boundaries, and consistent accountability.Diving Into UncertaintyAvoiding discomfort weakens leadership. This segment explores how grounded leaders move toward uncertainty with confidence and curiosity.The Playback TechniquePlayback ensures absolute clarity before moving forward. By restating agreements, teams eliminate confusion and prevent misalignment.Why We Suck at CommunicationCommunication failures stem from a lack of clarity, discipline, and accountability—not from a lack of effort or intelligence.Strong Ground Check: Re-anchor decisions to values during changePlayback Before Action: Confirm shared understanding explicitlyCourage Practice: Treat bravery as a trainable skillClarity First: Slow conversations to speed executionAccountability Loops: Define ownership and outcomes clearlyGet the book on Amazon https://geni.us/OMvekTRecognize when you're overcompensating instead of grounding yourselfApply Brené Brown's courage framework to real leadership challengesUse Playback to eliminate confusion and build trustImprove communication through clarity and disciplineLead with steadiness, even when the environment is unstableExpanded Concepts & InsightsKey ThemesConcepts & BreakthroughsHabits, Tools & Mental ModelsListener TakeawaysBecome a Member of the Moonshots Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/Moonshots

Chase Warrington, Head of Operations at Doist, joined us on The Modern People Leader to break down how async-first work enables faster decision-making, stronger culture, and scalable operations. We talked about building trust without offices, the systems and rituals behind Doist's execution velocity, and why async workflows are foundational to effective AI adoption.----  Downloadable PDF with top takeaways: https://modernpeopleleader.kit.com/episode280Sponsor Links:

In this episode of the podcast, I explore why marriages feel empty even when couples are still together. The answer isn't about compatibility or whether you "married the right person." It's about three essential elements that every strong marriage needs, and what happens when they disappear. I'm bringing together insights from Brené Brown, Tony Robbins, and Jennifer Wallace's new book Mattering to show you a different way of understanding what's really going wrong. These aren't just abstract concepts. They are deeply wired human needs that your marriage either fulfills or frustrates. Here's what makes this episode different: I'm not just diagnosing the problem. I'm showing you why the disconnection you're feeling creates a cascade of other losses — and why connection is always the starting point for rebuilding. If you've been wondering whether your marriage can be saved, or if you're stuck in a relationship that feels more like going through the motions than genuine partnership, this episode will help you see your situation more clearly. Listen now to discover: • Why "fitting in" to your marriage leaves you feeling emptier than being alone • The hidden way disconnection steals your sense of significance • What it really means to "matter" to someone - and why you can't fake it • How to know if you've been hitting the Un-Pause Button without realizing it This might be the perspective shift you've been needing. RELATED RESOURCES Why Connection Matters Three Levels of Connection Save The Marriage System

Can I really trust myself? Am I being too much? Not enough? What if they find out I'm just figuring it out as I go? If you've found yourself second-guessing, over-preparing (that's me!), or holding back just to feel safe—this episode is for you. We're digging into TRUST—the theme for February—and how women in high-pressure roles can rebuild it, starting with themselves. Here's what we're covering: Why over-preparing, over-explaining, and over-justifying reveal a lack of self-trust The difference between self-trust (confidence in your ability to feel, think, act, recover) and interpersonal trust How cultural patterns teach women to seek validation instead of self-reference The relationship between control and trust (if you trusted yourself completely, where could you loosen your grip?) Brené Brown's insight: intuition isn't magic—it's a collection of all your knowledge and experience Why perfectionism actually shows you don't trust yourself Mentioned in this episode: Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown How to Begin by Michael Bungay Stanier Performance studies and embodied knowing Connect with me: Email: support@plangoalplan.com Facebook Group: Join Here Website: PlanGoalPlan.com LinkedIn: (I post most here!) www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mcgeough-phd-

Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they explore navigating  anxiety as an ingrained part of modern culture while decentering it in their lives. Their check-ins:  Kimberlyn shares her excitement at being a Canine Companion puppy raiser; Leilani is utilizing contrast therapy—alternating sauna and cold plunges—for her hot flashes and night sweats.Mentioned in the episode:  Canine Companions; Brené Brown's The Gifts of Imperfection; Gayle Brandeis's poem, “The Plum You're Going To Eat Next Summer.” Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit  Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A  Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora:https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb  Google Podcast:Witchy Wit (google.com)

How can healthcare professionals transform burnout and trauma into a revitalized life and practice?In this special episode of Heartline: Changemaking in Healthcare, Dr. Andrea Austin reads from her book Revitalized, focusing on the chapter "The Revitalization." She reflects on her own soul-level burnout at the end of the pandemic, sharing a formula for change: inflection point + inner work + clarity = revitalization. Drawing from personal experiences and expert insights, she emphasizes embracing the past's pain as part of growth, avoiding trauma loops, and intentionally "doing the work" for self-improvement.You'll hear how to:Recognize burnout as a chronic issue requiring inner reflection, not just quick fixes, and frame it as an opportunity for revitalization beyond "bouncing back."Differentiate top-down therapies (like CBT and talk therapy) from bottom-up approaches (like EMDR, somatic experiencing, and art therapy) for trauma healing, especially in high-stress fields like medicine.Understand coaching as a future-focused partnership for unlocking potential, while knowing when to seek therapy first, given high rates of PTSD (40%) and depression (30%) among healthcare workers.Navigate "VUCA" (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity) in healthcare, including life quakes like job loss or health crises, and avoid maladaptive coping like overconsumption or addictions.Build vulnerability in hard conversations, reflect on perfectionism, and beware predatory coaching programs while prioritizing ethical, supportive resources.If you're a healthcare professional grappling with burnout, trauma, or the desire for more fulfillment, this episode offers empathetic guidance, reflective questions, and actionable steps to craft your own revitalization.

This is a repost from the Moonshots archive featuring Elizabeth Gilbert and her book Big Magic.We're sharing it as a companion to the work of Brené Brown — and ahead of our upcoming episode on Strong Ground.Big Magic is a reminder that creativity doesn't require fearlessness — only curiosity, courage, and the willingness to show up.In this episode of the Moonshots Podcast, hosts Mike and Mark dive into the enchanting world of Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert. This book has inspired countless creatives to live beyond fear and embr ace the magic of creativity. Whether you're an artist, writer, or someone looking to infuse more creativity into your life, this episode offers a treasure trove of insights and practical advice.Listen and Learn More:• Listen to the Episode: ⁠Episode 143 – Elizabeth Gilbert: Big Magic⁠• Watch on YouTube: ⁠Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert | Book Summary⁠• Read a Summary: ⁠Creative Living Beyond Fear – Elizabeth Gilbert | Book Summary⁠• Become a Member: ⁠Support the Moonshots Podcast on Patreon⁠Episode Highlights: • What is Big Magic? • Discover the essence of Big Magic and how Elizabeth Gilbert views creative inspiration as a mysterious force that calls us to engage with it. • Lessons on Confidence: • Learn why fear shouldn't stop you from creating and how permitting yourself to fail can lead to unexpected breakthroughs. • Explore getting comfortable with your fears rather than overcoming them entirely. • Lessons on Creating: • Understand the difference between originality and authenticity and why Gilbert champions the latter as the key to meaningful creative work. • Find out why finishing your creative projects, even imperfect, is more important than striving for unattainable perfection. • Final Takeaways: • Mike and Mark wrap up the episode by discussing embracing your inner creative trickster and why taking yourself too seriously might be the most significant barrier to your creative success.Why You Should Listen:This episode will resonate deeply if you've ever struggled with fear, self-doubt, or the pressure to be perfect. Gilbert's approach to creativity is liberating and empowering, reminding us that the journey is just as important as the destination.Listen and Learn More: • Listen to the Episode: ⁠Episode 143 – Elizabeth Gilbert: Big Magic⁠ • Watch on YouTube: ⁠Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert | Book Summary⁠ • Read a Summary: ⁠Creative Living Beyond Fear – Elizabeth Gilbert | Book Summary⁠• Become a Member: ⁠Support the Moonshots Podcast on Patreon⁠

In today's episode, we're reflecting on the powerful lessons Brené Brown taught me about vulnerability and what it truly means to be seen. Join me as I share how embracing vulnerability has shaped my life, led to both heartbreak and joy, and revealed my inner strength along the way.   In this episode, you'll learn:   • Why vulnerability is essential for experiencing joy and love   • How facing disappointment builds resilience   • Simple steps to start embracing vulnerability   Follow SYL- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkyourlightpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHavG19TkTk4CyLixc2UbhA   Connect with me- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclyntgallo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jaclyntgallo Newsletter: https://www.jaclyngallo.com/newsletter Speaking: https://www.jaclyngallo.com/speaking Books: https://www.jaclyngallo.com/books

Jani Sanguino joined us on The Modern People Leader to share how Viva built an award-winning, manager-led AI transformation. We talked about the three AI competencies they prioritized, their 13-week manager-led learning path, and the most impactful use cases for their business.----  Go deeper on Viva's AI Journey in Roundtable with Jani (only 10 seats)Downloadable PDF with top takeaways: https://modernpeopleleader.kit.com/episode279----Sponsor Links:

What happens when you lose your identity in a new country, face 65 consecutive rejections, and your creative voice gets buried under the weight of just surviving? Laura Pilcher, actress, author, and ICF-certified coach, shares her raw journey from Melbourne to America—and how creativity became her lifeline when everything else fell apart.In this deeply vulnerable conversation, Laura reveals:Why creativity isn't just for artists—it's a life force everyone needs to surviveHow she rewrote her entire book after getting dropped by her literary agentThe difference between grief and depression (and why most creatives are actually grieving)Why we shut down creativity during pain—and how to awaken it againThe "mansion with many rooms" approach to finding your creative voiceHow rejection taught her resilience and audacity in a saturated worldThis episode is for you if:You've lost touch with your creative self and don't know how to find it againYou're processing grief, loss, or major life transitionsYou feel stuck in the "acquisitions track" and disconnected from who you really areYou need permission to be a beginner again—to skip, dance, paint, or create badlyYou're afraid of judgment and need to "embrace the cringe"Glenn and Phyllis explore how creativity connects directly to identity, emotional health, and relationship wellness. This isn't about becoming an artist—it's about reconnecting with the part of you that says "there I am."About Laura Pilcher:Laura Pilcher is an actress, author, and ICF PCC-certified coach who has performed on London's West End and now helps creative souls reclaim their voice. Her debut book Audacious Artistry: Reclaim Your Creative Identity and Thrive in a Saturated World releases through a London publisher after a journey of resilience that included 65+ rejections and completely rewriting her manuscript.Mentioned in this episode:Brené Brown's research on creativity as life forceDr. Echo Hill on grief vs. depressionWill Palomo on creativity as "connecting the seemingly unconnected"Diane Collards' I Choose to ForgiveResources:Get the Core Emotion Wheel: www.connectioncodes.co/podcastBook a Connection Codes Coach: https://connectioncodes.co/coachesFind Laura's book Audacious Artistry at Barnes & Noble, Waterstones (UK), Blackstone's (Australia), and all major booksellersLearn more: www.larabiancapilcher.comKeywords: mental health, emotional wellness, creativity and identity, overcoming rejection, marriage communication, grief vs depression, emotional regulation, relationship coaching, creative identity crisis, finding yourself again, emotional health tools, leadership development, creative resilience

We recapped MPL Live Austin with attendees Cindy Lopez (Senior Director, People & Culture, Pattern Bioscience) and Marlene Arroyo (Founder, Peoplecraft).----  Downloadable PDF with top takeaways: https://modernpeopleleader.kit.com/episode278Sponsor Links:

(0:00) Intro(1:36) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel(2:22) Start of interview(3:21) Jennifer's origin story(8:06) Journey to Treasury starting with Sara Lee Corporation, to Cisco and eBay (20-year career in Treasury)(15:05) From Box to CFO roles at Coupons.com and Smartsheet (took it public as CFO)(20:50) Building a Board Career: True Search, Auth0 (acq by Okta), Nerd Wallet, Wyze, Riskified and Klaviyo.(23:40) Private vs. Public Boards(27:47) On founder-led companies(30:01) The Role of Audit Committees(30:50) Navigating AI in the board(36:37) On increased politicization and geopolitics in the boardroom(38:44) CEO-CFO strategy and talking about the hard stuff(40:22) Qualities of a Great Board Member: "The best board members ask the right questions at the right time in the right tone" (from Anita Sands). "They're willing to help in however the company wants them to help."(44:05) Effective Board Meetings(45:59) Books that have greatly influenced her life:Gifts Differing by Isabel Briggs Myers (1980)Discover your Strengths by Donald O. Clifton and Marcus Buckingham (2001)Dare to Lead by Brené Brown (1980)(48:36) Her mentors (50:09) Quotes that she thinks of often or lives her life by "Don't take no for an answer and don't give up" (51:09) An unusual habit or an absurd thing that she loves: Family Search(53:40) The living person she most admires: Taylor SwiftJennifer Ceran is a seasoned finance executive and board member whose career spans treasury leadership, the CFO role, and public and private company board service. Jennifer currently serves on the boards of NerdWallet, Wyze, Riskified, Klaviyo, Flock Safety, and Mesh Payments. You can follow Evan on social media at:X: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__To support this podcast you can join as a subscriber of the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at https://evanepstein.substack.com/__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

In this Artist Journal solo episode of She's All Over the Place, host Katie Chonacas reflects on psychological isolation—the experience of emotional and social disconnection that can exist even in the presence of others. Inspired by Brené Brown's work on belonging and disconnection, this episode explores how psychological isolation develops, why it can become long-standing, and how it quietly erodes our sense of safety, connection, and self-trust. Katie shares a personal reflection on emotional isolation, social withdrawal, and the loss of belonging, offering language and awareness for an experience many feel but rarely name. This episode is for anyone who has felt: Emotionally disconnected despite being "around people" A loss of belonging or relational safety Socially present but internally isolated Unsure how disconnection became so persistent   Stay Connected with me: https://www.chonacas.com/links/

SEO TitleBrené Brown: Atlas of the Heart | Emotional Intelligence, Naming Emotions & Values-Based Living (Moonshots Podcast #283)What if the key to personal growth, better relationships, and stronger leadership isn't doing more—but understanding what you feel?In Moonshots Podcast Episode 283, Mike and Mark explore Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown, a groundbreaking framework for building emotional intelligence through language, courage, and clarity. Brené challenges us to notice the emotional patterns we repeat—and asks whether avoiding certain feelings is quietly limiting our growth.This episode begins with a powerful intervention: if we want different results in life, we must be willing to feel what we've been unwilling to feel before. Drawing on psychology, neuroscience, and lived experience, Brené explains why “naming is taming”—how accurately labeling emotions reduces emotional reactivity and restores choice.Mike and Mark unpack key emotional states such as envy, comparison, and schadenfreude, reframing them through a team mindset inspired by Abby Wambach. Instead of seeing others' success as a threat, we learn how emotional awareness helps us move from scarcity to connection.The episode closes with a practical exploration of emotional regulation vs. emotional suppression, showing how emotions can become reliable data—guiding us toward values-based decisions, intentional living, and healthier relationships.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1877That moment when Lewis says he didn't want to speak up when friends bullied other kids because he wanted to belong feels painfully familiar, like a memory your nervous system saved in HD. Brené meets him there and drops the gut-punch research: fitting in is a constant scan of the room, deciding who to become so you won't be left out, and the price is betrayal. You can feel the tension in the paradox she names, wanting connection while quietly disappearing inside it, and the harsh truth that it's not sustainable.The practical move is small but ruthless: catch yourself in the “Who do I need to be right now?” spiral and replace it with “Who am I, even if it's awkward?” Choose one place this week to stop performing, even in a tiny way, like saying what you actually think or not laughing at the joke that makes someone smaller. Belonging everywhere starts when you can walk into any room and not abandon yourself just to be liked, because real freedom is being able to stand alone without feeling lonely.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Over the past nine weeks, you've done the work. You've set boundaries, clarified your values, and practiced giving yourself grace. But now you have something you might not have had in years: space. And if you're like me, that space can feel more uncomfortable than the chaos ever did. In this episode, I'm talking about what happens when we finally create room in our lives—and then don't know what to do with it. I introduce Brené Brown's concept of the FFT (the F*cking First Time) and why doing something new always feels awkward before it feels natural. I share a recent snow day that reminded me how easily I default to filling time rather than asking what I actually need. And I challenge you to befriend the quiet instead of running from it. This isn't about adding more to your plate. It's about learning to trust that empty space won't swallow you whole. In this episode: Why the space you've created might feel harder than the chaos you left behind Understanding the FFT and why discomfort is part of growth The four-second rule that reveals our addiction to noise A simple practice for befriending silence this week What's coming in the next episodes (spoiler: Blue Zones research and wisdom from hospice nurses) Resources mentioned: Emily P. Freeman's The Next Right Thing podcast Brené Brown's concept of the FFT (F*cking First Time) If this episode resonated with you, I'd love to hear about it. What does your empty space want to tell you? https://www.instagram.com/nicole_bachle/

Jon Couture, CHRO at Vanguard, joined The Modern People Leader to share how Vanguard is balancing 50 years of legacy with the next 50 years of change. ----  Downloadable PDF with top takeaways: https://modernpeopleleader.kit.com/episode277Sponsor Links:

Casandra ⁠Brené Brown⁠ is an American professor, lecturer, author, and podcast host. Brown is known in particular for her research on shame, vulnerability, and leadership, and for her widely viewed ⁠TEDx talk in 2010⁠. Since then she has written six number-one New York Times bestselling books, hosts two podcasts, and has filmed a lecture for Netflix as well as a series about her latest book, Atlas of the Heart on HBO Max.⁠The Gifts of Imperfection⁠⁠Daring Greatly⁠⁠Rising Strong⁠⁠Braving the Wilderness⁠⁠Dare to Lead⁠⁠Atlas of the Heart⁠Brown holds the Huffington Foundation's Brené Brown Endowed Chair at the University of Houston's Graduate College of Social Work and is a visiting professor in management at McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin.Thanks to our monthly supporters

Brené Brown reveals that the opposite of belonging is actually fitting in, and why that distinction matters more than you think.She opens up about still feeling lonely despite speaking to thousands, and explains how belonging to yourself is both the hardest and most essential work you'll ever do.You'll learn why every act of courage requires vulnerability, why shame thrives in silence, and how speaking your truth deflates its power. This isn't about becoming fearless, it's about choosing courage over comfort even when your voice shakes, and finally writing the ending to your own story instead of letting it write you.Brené's books:I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn't)Daring GreatlyRising StrongBraving the WildernessDare to LeadYou Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black ExperienceAtlas of the HeartThe Gifts of ImperfectionStrong GroundIn this episode you will:Master the practice of belonging to yourself first, so you can show up authentically everywhere without betraying who you really are.Understand the direct relationship between vulnerability and courage, and why you cannot be brave without being willing to face uncertainty and risk.Discover why fitting in is the opposite of belonging and how changing yourself to be accepted actually destroys your chance at true connection.Learn the proven process for dealing with shame when it shows up, including why speaking it out loud is the only way to strip away its power.Break through the myth that vulnerability is weakness and recognize it as the birthplace of every meaningful achievement in your life.For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1877For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you'll love:Lewis Howes [SOLO]Eric ThomasDr. Marc Brackett Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Modern People Leader, Sarika Lamont, Chief People Officer at Vidyard, joins us to unpack her non-traditional journey into HR and how AI is reshaping the role of People teams. She shared practical AI use cases from onboarding automation to AI coaching, along with the mindset shifts HR leaders must make to lead change rather than fear it. ----  Downloadable PDF with top takeaways: https://modernpeopleleader.kit.com/episode276Sponsor Links:

What if grief isn't something to “get over” but something that can lead us toward meaning, connection, and healing? Jill interviews David Kessler, a leading expert on loss and healing. They discuss Kessler's background, his books, especially Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief, and his journey through personal grief, including the loss of his son. David shares insights on the stages of grief, differentiates between practical and emotional grief, and stresses the importance of finding meaning and community in the healing process. He also touches on the role of children at funerals and the concept of continuing bonds with deceased loved ones. Tune in for invaluable perspectives on enduring and transforming through profound loss.Listen and Learn: How David's life was transformed by severe personal trauma and loss into a path devoted to assisting others in overcoming griefWhy grief is a natural consequence of choosing love and connection rather than a defect or failureDavid's more expansive definition of grief Challenging the idea that grief has a timeline and how healing isn't about “ending” grief, but learning how to carry it differentlyThe non-linear and deeply personal journey of loss and what it takes to show up for yourself in the hardest momentsHow facing grief head-on can transform pain into growth and reveal unexpected meaning in life's hardest momentsWhy some people seem to sail through grief while others struggle silentlyHow meaning often hides in the small, unexpected moments of life and lossResources: Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781501192746 David's Website: http://Grief.com Grief Educator Certification with David Kessler: https://www.davidkesslertraining.com/certificationTender Hearts Online Grief Group: https://www.davidkesslertraining.com/tender-hearts-fb21 Connect with David on Social Media:https://www.youtube.com/@iamdavidkesslerhttp://instagram.com/iamdavidkesslerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kessler/http://www.facebook.com/pages/David-KesslerAbout David Kessler David Kessler is one of the world's foremost experts on loss and healing. His decades of experience with thousands of people on the edge of life and death has taught him the secrets to living a happy and fulfilled life, even after life's tragedies. He is the author of seven books including his latest bestselling book, Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief, as well as a new Finding Meaning Companion Workbook. He co-authored two books with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, Life Lessons and On Grief and Grieving. He co-wrote You Can Heal Your Heart with Louise Hay and also wrote Visions, Trips and Crowded Rooms: Who and What You See Before You Die. His first book, The Needs of The Dying received praise from Saint (Mother) Teresa.His article in the Harvard Business Review, titled, The Discomfort You Are Feeling is Grief went viral and was named one of “The Most Influential and Innovative Articles from Harvard Business Review's First Century. His talk with Brené Brown was the #1 podcast in the world. He also hosted his own Spotify Podcast called Healing with David Kessler.He has a unique place in pop culture as one of his books being the premise for the season premiere of The Walking Dead and he was a question on Alex Trebek's Jeopardy. His new online model of grief support, Tender Hearts, offers over twenty-five groups. Additionally, David leads one of the most respected Grief Educator Certification programs. He is the founder of Grief.com.Related Episodes:52. Palliative Care and Healing with Michael Kearney116. Building a Meaningful, Values-based Life with Jenna LeJeune117. Bearing Unbearable Loss: A conversation About Grief with Joanne Cacciatore157. The Art of Dying Well with Katy Butler351. You Only Die Once with Jodi Wellman384. Understanding Grief and Loss with Meghan Riordan Jarvis419. Break Up on Purpose with John KimSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg McKeown is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less and Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. 200,000 people receive his weekly 1-Minute Wednesday newsletter, and he recently released The Essentialism Planner: A 90-Day Guide to Accomplishing More by Doing Less. Sponsors:Momentous high-quality creatine for cognitive and muscular support: https://livemomentous.com/Tim (Code TIM for 35% off your first subscription.)Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail businessHelix Sleep premium mattresses: https://helixsleep.com/timCoyote the card game​, which I co-created with Exploding Kittens: https://coyotegame.com*Show notes: https://tim.blog/2025/01/09/personal-reboot-greg-mckeown/*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Showing up as your true self is terrifying, but it's also the unlock key for so much of what makes your life good. Through powerful stories and research-backed insights, this conversation reveals why showing up as your real self unlocks extraordinary possibilities, and how embracing imperfection creates deeper connections than striving for perfection ever could. Whether you're leading a team, raising children, or pursuing creative work, you'll discover practical tools for choosing courage over comfort and building genuine connections in a world that often fears being real.You can find Brené at: Website | Instagram | Brené's Podcasts | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversations we had with Elizabeth Gilbert about bringing your whole self to your life.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.