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May 1, 2026 16 min

Vulnerability Over Fear: Creating a New Normal

from Talk To Connect Hosted by Michell Franklin

🎙️5.1.26 New Episode Alert! 🎧 Vulnerability Over Fear: Creating a New Normal Let’s be honest… many of us grew up watching parents, partners, or bosses who never showed vulnerability. And somewhere along the way, we learned to hide our own. But what if we’ve had it backwards this whole time? In this episode, we explore why vulnerability feels so scary and why it’s actually one of the strongest, most connection building things we can do. We ask the question, what if being vulnerable, being different, and being original became the New Normal? 👉From leadership moments to parenting breakthroughs to a story about choosing to stand out and shine, this conversation challenges the old definition of “strength” and invites us to embrace a new one. We’re going to dig into one of the most misunderstood human strengths: vulnerability, and ask why do so many smart, capable people avoid it? By the end of this episode, listeners will be able to: 💓 Identify the personal beliefs or fears that keep them from being vulnerable. 💓 Understand how vulnerability strengthens relationships, trust, and connection at work, at home, and in parenting. 💓 Reframe vulnerability as a form of courage and emotional maturity. If you’re ready to deepen your relationships, model authenticity, and build trust with others through truth, this episode is for you. #TalkToConnect #VulnerabilityIsStrength #EmotionalCourage #AuthenticLeadership #ParentingWithPurpose #BeDifferent #NewNormal #HumanConnection #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadWithHeart #BreneBrownInspired #PersonalGrowthJourney #RealConversations 📅 New episodes drop the 4th Tuesday every month. 👉 FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE if this episode resonates for you and share with others. Visit my website for other offerings: https://LetsTalkToConnect.com 📩 Email me questions that may be featured on a future episode at: [email protected] Talk To Connect | LinkedIn (@letstalktoconnect) • Instagram photos and videos

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