Welcome to Episode 8, where we touch on the topic of vulnerability. Like boundaries, vulnerability is an important component to establishing and maintaining connection with others; Gene describes it as the “secret sauce” to deepening relationships. We contest the notion that vulnerability is a sign of weakness, and propose that it is actually one of the best demonstrations of courage. We ponder the distinction between vulnerability and oversharing, and also explore what the barriers to vulnerability might be. Matt shares some psychological tools that he’s encountered in his practice as it pertains to vulnerability, and emphasizes the importance of making space for vulnerability, both in interactions and within ourselves.

And here are some of the references from this episode:

Daring Greatly by Brené Brown

Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown

A Wiki entry that explains SUDs or subjective units of distress

Matt explains the "proximal zone of tolerance" but meant to say "window of tolerance"