We unpack why vulnerability triggers fear and how armor—perfectionism, people pleasing, overexplaining—protects us while keeping connection out of reach. We share concrete ways to practice safe vulnerability, build shame resilience, and bring more gratitude, play, and empathy into daily life.

• defining vulnerability as uncertainty, risk and emotional exposure
• childhood wounds shaping adult defenses and armor
• reframing vulnerability as courage not weakness
• authenticity mantras and grounding self-talk
• oversharing versus discerning, earned sharing
• shame spirals, empathy and co-regulation
• accountability without self-condemnation
• nervous system basics and limbic memory
• gratitude practice, play and creativity to rewire attention
• raising joy’s baseline and building resilience with small wins

You can find Brene Brown's book here: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Power-of-Vulnerability-Audiobook/B00CYKDYBQ?srsltid=AfmBOorcZ3FVBRVjqxdS5iOFUz2iVZGe61LZ2yzKB7hkyiSWIXxeIvAE

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