Here at The Podcast App, we’re kind of obsessed with adventure—the courage, the teamwork, and the challenges. So this week we’re sharing a podcast about the adventure of being human. Unlocking Us is an exploration of the bravery it takes to be yourself in a world that’s always judging, and the experiences that unite us despite our vast and fabulous differences.
Who’s Your Host?
Unlocking Us is hosted by the leading expert and top researcher on courage and vulnerability, Brené Brown. With over 50 million views of her TED Talk The Power of Vulnerability along with five #1 New York Times best-sellers, Brené Brown is one of the most influential storytellers of our time—and the queen of keeping it real.
What’s It All About?
Unlocking Us is a smorgasbord of stories, culture, ideas, and conversations investigating what it means to be human. Brené Brown talks leadership with President Barack Obama, songwriting with Dolly Parton, laughter with Judd Apatow, and the list goes on. Always raw and relatable, Brené Brown shares her thoughts, research, and real-life proof from guests, on how courage and vulnerability connect and fulfill us.
Why We Love It
You know that feeling after a heart-to-heart with someone who really gets you? You feel lighter, exuberant, inspired, and free to be boldly yourself in all areas of your life. That’s what listening to Unlocking Us is like. Brené Brown digs deep into our hearts and minds to discover what we really want in life and how to get it. From building confidence to moving through grief, Brené finds meaning in every conversation she has.
Where to Start
Brené opens up about her nervousness when starting new things and goes further to discuss her unique strategy for getting through those first terrifying steps of any new adventure. If you’re starting something new or just feeling a little lost, listen for solidarity and a boost of bravery.
Best for: A Long Ride
Learn about how the brain works and how it changes with each new challenge it meets as Brené sits down with neuroscientist David Eagleman, a Guggenheim Fellow and the author of New York Times bestseller, Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain. This one ignited some major lightbulbs as we thought—a lot—about how we think.
Best for: A Quick Fix
Recorded on the eve of the 2020 US Presidential Election, Brené offers her tried and true words for squelching anxiety and moving forward stronger. If you’re feeling tender or burnt out, take a little time for yourself and give this a listen. With everything going on around us, this was the breath of fresh air we needed.