THE COURAGE TO CONNECT - Vulnerability As A Relationship Superpower

IN THIS EPISODE, 

We expose ourselves.  By which we mean we open up about getting vulnerable.

We define what is vulnerability.

We share examples of healthy & unhealthy vulnerability.

We break down the benefits of being vulnerable.

And share with you a handful of ways it can enrich your relationship

Without being needy,

Or a doormat,

Or an inscrutable jerk!

 In today’s episode we are discussing vulnerability, why it’s crucial for healthy relationships, examples of how to be vulnerable, and what vulnerability isn’t.  It’s a difficult habit to engage, and most of us do everything in our power to avoid it, but it helps to make us so much stronger and able to enjoy deeper, more meaningful connections. Vulnerability can be a real super power, one might say! So let’s dive right in.

Brené Brown, Ph.D, LMSW, in her 2012 book Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead, “Vulnerability is the core, the heart, the center, of meaningful human experiences.”    Check out Dr. Brené Brown's book!  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007P7HRS4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B007P7HRS4&linkCode=as2&tag=howtolovefore-20&linkId=508228a123a9c00979d2fddb44e260ed (it's an affiliate link so if you buy the book it benefits the podcast, win win!)

Dr. Joan Rosenberg's Psychology Today article we mentioned: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/emotional-mastery/202008/how-be-more-vulnerable-and-authentic

Some additional links for your perusal:

https://www.verywellmind.com/fear-of-vulnerability-2671820

https://www.bustle.com/articles/150219-7-ways-to-let-yourself-become-more-vulnerable

https://www.lovepanky.com/my-life/better-life/what-does-it-mean-to-be-vulnerable

https://positivepsychology.com/how-to-be-vulnerable/