Unlocking Us is a psychology and self-help podcast hosted by Brené Brown. Produced by Parcast, the show consists of both monologue and interview content and focuses on human vulnerability through Brown's experiences in social work.[1]
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| Hosted by | Brené Brown |
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| Language | Southern American English |
| Length | Approx. 45–60 minutes |
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| Original release | January 9, 2020 |
| Provider | Parcast |
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| Website | brenebrown |
Background
editThe podcast debuted on March 20, 2020.[2] Brown discussed her fears concerning the launch of her podcast in the first episode of the show.[3] Brown began the podcast to have a more intimate medium of communicating her stories with her audience and she records the show in her home.[1] The show consists of both interview and monologue episodes.[3] One of the first interviews done on the show featured David Kessler on his understanding of grief.[3] In an episode released on March 27, 2020 Brown discusses the importance of positivity during the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] Brown hosted another podcast called Dare to Lead based on her book of the same name.[5]
Reception
editAccording to a spokesman cited by The New York Times, the show was averaging more than a million downloads every episode in May 2020.[6]
Melissa Fyfe of The Sydney Morning Herald commented on the show saying that the "first season is a bit patchy" because it takes time to adjust to Brown's Southern American English and the disruptive advertisements, but Fyfe refers to the episodes with Harriet Lerner as a "masterclass in emotional intelligence."[7] Alice Florence Orr also praised the Harriet Lerner episodes in the LA Review of Books channel Podcast Review, saying that the show "make[s] for unique listening."[8] Hannah J. Davies of The Guardian commented on the show saying that it is "an anxiety-quelling Ted talk in audio form."[9] Morgan McNaught of The A.V. Club praised the episode featuring Austin Channing Brown on her recently published book, I'm Still Here, calling the episode "richly informative."[10]
Awards
edit| Award | Date | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| Webby Awards | 2021 | Interview or Talk Show | Nominated | [11] |
| iHeartRadio Podcast Awards | 2021 | Best Advice or Inspirational Podcast | Won | [12] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Nuebel, Kaitlyn (July 8, 2020). "'Unlocking Us' is a Reminder That Everyone Struggles With Loneliness: Brené Brown's New Podcast Unravels What It Means to Be Human and Speaks on the Benefits of Being Vulnerable". Study Breaks. Archived from the original on October 30, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
- ^ Girard, Matthew (January 17, 2021). "Unlocking Us and the Best Motivational Podcasts". Lancaster Eagle-Gazette. pp. C2. Archived from the original on April 20, 2022. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
- ^ a b c Runde, Katie (April 22, 2020). "Brené Brown's Unlocking Us Has Arrived at the Right Time". Podcast Review. Los Angeles Review of Books. Archived from the original on December 30, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
- ^ Pellerin, Brigitte (April 14, 2020). "Reacting with Open Hearts, Not with Closed Minds". Ottawa Citizen. pp. A9. Archived from the original on April 20, 2022. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
- ^ Bromwich, Kathryn (March 27, 2021). "On my radar: Gugu Mbatha-Raw's cultural highlights". The Guardian. Archived from the original on February 19, 2022. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
- ^ Ford, Randal (May 10, 2020). "Listen - Podcast: Brene Brown Is Rooting for You, Especially Now by Randal Ford of the NYT". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. pp. E2. Archived from the original on April 20, 2022. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
- ^ Fyfe, Melissa (September 4, 2020). "Sorry, what's the 'Unlocking Us' podcast about?". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on April 20, 2022. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
- ^ Orr, Alice Florence (November 11, 2020). "Breaking Down the Seven Best Psychology Podcasts". Podcast Review. Los Angeles Review of Books. Archived from the original on January 5, 2022. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
- ^ Davies, Hannah J. (April 10, 2020). "Podcasts of the week – Scrubs stars, reunited!". The Guardian. Archived from the original on April 20, 2022. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
- ^ McNaught, Morgan (June 29, 2020). "Enjoy '90s nostalgia with a discussion of Are You Afraid Of The Dark?". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on April 20, 2022. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
- ^ "Nominee: Unlocking Us with Brené Brown—Brené Brown Education and Research Group". Webby Awards. 2021. Archived from the original on May 6, 2022. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
- ^ "2021 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards: Full List of Winners". iHeart. Archived from the original on April 5, 2022. Retrieved April 20, 2022.