Vulnerability
Episode 4 of the How to Be Human podcast, hosted by Anna Toonk, titled "Vulnerability" was published on October 5, 2021 and runs 59 minutes.
October 5, 2021 ·59m · How to Be Human
Summary
Welcome to this week’s episode on How To Be Human where we discuss the topics of vulnerability, taking emotional risks, and teaching yourself to embrace fear. What does it mean to be vulnerable and what does it mean to willingly open your heart to others? As Dr. Brené Brown mentions in her TED talk The Power of Vulnerability, she describes the act of vulnerability as “the willingness to do something where there are no guarantees” or, more narrowly defined, “the willingness to invest in a relationship that may or may not work out”. Join us on this week’s episode as we discuss how we can become more vulnerable, empathetic humans. We also discuss tips for becoming more mindful of emotional risk, embracing life changes, and using creativity to move through our own vulnerabilities.
Episode Description
What does it mean to be vulnerable and what does it mean to willingly open your heart to others? As Dr. Brené Brown mentions in her TED talk, The Power of Vulnerability, she describes the act of vulnerability as “the willingness to do something where there are no guarantees” or, more narrowly defined, “the willingness to invest in a relationship that may or may not work out”. She notes that by allowing ourselves to revel in this uncertainty, we discover that the true beauty of connecting with others lies in our willingness to let go of our controlling and predicting tendencies.
As humans, being vulnerable is not an innate trait in and of itself. It requires work and the constant process of self-reflection. Yet, when we work from this place of gratitude and allow ourselves to experience pure joy in moments of terror, it allows us to say: I am enough. I am worthy of love. And this is my true, authentic being. As we gain this new sense of confidence, we are left with the question of how we can continue to return to this state? How does society view the topic of vulnerability? And, most importantly, what barriers or roadblocks stand in our way?
Join us on this week’s episode as we discuss how we can become more vulnerable, empathetic humans. We also discuss tips for becoming more mindful of emotional risks in our lives, embracing life changes, and using creativity to move through our own vulnerabilities. Join us in this week’s episode of How To Be Human as we dive into these subjects, and much, much more.
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Topics Covered:
- Exploring the topic of emotional risk
- Tips for becoming more vulnerable
- How to be mindful with your energy and working through past traumas
- Using creativity to move through vulnerability
- Approaching vulnerable topics, such as drug overdose
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