Brene Brown

Brene Brown

Researcher & Author

Brene Brown is a professor, author, and speaker known for her work on vulnerability, courage, and leadership.

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Articles featuring Brene Brown

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Apology Culture: Are We Getting Better at Accountability — or Just Better at Performing It?

Public apologies are everywhere — from celebrity statements to corporate press releases — but are they actually making anyone more accountable? Harriet Lerner, Dan Seth, and Brené Brown examine whether we've genuinely gotten better at saying sorry, or just better at making it look that way.

Jun 16, 2026
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Radical Honesty: The Relationship Revolution We Need — or a License to Be Cruel?

Radical honesty promises deeper, more authentic relationships — but at what point does unfiltered truth become a weapon? Brad Blanton, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Brené Brown debate whether saying exactly what you think is the path to genuine connection or just cruelty with good branding.

Jun 11, 2026
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The Therapy Boom: A Sign of Greater Awareness or a Society That Has Forgotten How to Cope?

More people are going to therapy than ever before — but is that progress or a warning sign? Brené Brown, Lisa Feldman Barrett, and Jordan Peterson debate whether the therapy boom reflects a healthier society or one that has lost its ability to cope on its own.

May 29, 2026
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Work-Life Balance: Healthy Boundary or Productivity Myth?

As burnout becomes an epidemic and "always-on" culture the norm, the debate over whether true balance is achievable — or even desirable — has never been more charged.

May 27, 2026
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The Mental Health Crisis: Personal Responsibility or Systemic Failure?

As therapy waitlists grow and burnout rates soar, experts debate whether the solution lies with individuals — or the institutions that shape their lives.

May 20, 2026
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Hustle Culture Is Dead. What Replaced It Might Be Worse.

Hustle Culture Is Dead. What Replaced It Might Be Worse. Is the relentless pursuit of productivity and success finally in its twilight? As a backlash...

May 05, 2026