Brené Brown: Trovare il coraggio

Oh wow what a grift if I ever heard one. She's noting "pertinent" personal life stories to illustrate how she's come *so far* to be courageous and vulnerable, but ends up just sounding like a tone-deaf narcissist who wants to talk about herself and employs subtle ways of positioning in a category of expertise where she has very little? She's way better off spouting her cold academic "research" rather than trying to speak from experience. This whole thing just comes off like a remedial piece designed to introduce narcissists to the concept of empathy and vulnerability- and the irony there is, it can't be taught which renders this whole thing a scam. Absolute waste of time.

First of all English is not my native language, however I really disliked how she delivered it The language she used is very similar to 20 years old noisy American tourists in Rome. She is using words like "dude, OMG, right?, ass etc". all the time. She is so krass. Yet she is talking on very human feelings like shame, vulnerability, courage etc. It sounds like a very uneducated, random housewife is trying to impress people. Not like a sophisticated, profound academic. She could choose a tone for the general audience that would not make her look like a cheap Hollywood movie, but still keep them engaged. She is well experienced, matured and educated to better know how to speak about serious topics with the right attitude. However, she chose to be a dying to be a comedian over Netflix academic. A little of faith in yourself Brené!

It's helpful if you watch Dr. Brown's life changing Ted talks on YouTube prior to diving in to her wonderful Netflix special, but not necessary.

This special seems like the natural growth progression for Dr. Brown, a self proclaimed introvert, and plays out like a much needed conversation between friends.

It varies between candid and quite funny personal stories, continued observations on courage and vulnerability, and overcoming the challenges of overnight fame as a researcher and intellectual.

Dr. Brown is a soothing voice of calm and reason in a time where people's fear of being hurt outweighs their desire to feel joy and happiness.

There is so much to be gained from the words of Brene Brown and time with a trusted friend is never time wasted.

I'm so glad that Netflix made this special! Brene is fun, motivational and real- all while giving you a kick in the pants about being courageous with your life. I would suggest it for ages 15 and up because she does touch on some deep topics and traumas. But it's a great watch for any adult, any parent, and a great one to watch with your older teens. One that I will definitely be re-watching. You can check out our full family review with 8 lessons we took from the talk and 8 discussion questions for afterward on our blog- down the hobbit hole blog dot com.

Don't let the bit of cussing and few negative, bitter, reviews keep you from engaging with this one!! Let it inspire and encourage you!

Very inspiring!! It's a must watch for anyone who feels a bit stuck at the moment and needs a good kick up their backside. Thank you!!!