In other words, as an academic ruled by certainty, she just wasn't living and loving with her full heart. In the talk, she revealed that the more she studied vulnerability, the more she realized she wasn't practicing it. In 2010 Brené allowed herself to be vulnerable when she gave a talk at TEDx in Houston, an offshoot of the famous TED conference (it stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design). Since Brené can back up everything she says with research, I believe her when she writes that vulnerability-which she defines as being brave enough to "show up and let ourselves be seen"-is the catalyst for human connection. But when you read her books, it's obvious she's interested in helping people live their best lives. I'm tempted to say, "Girl, what took you so long?" Brené is a research professor at the University of Houston who spends her days poring over data. When I first meet Brené Brown at Harpo Studios, where she's come to tape an episode of "Super Soul Sunday," I feel as if I'm reuniting with a long-lost friend. Now this brainy, sassy Texan talks to Oprah about shame, courage, faith, her unlikely Internet stardom, and why daring to "show up and be seen" is the key to everything we want in life. A professor of social work, Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW, studied vulnerability for more than a decade-which led to a witty, soul-baring TED Talk (viewed by more than eight million people) and a best-selling book.
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