Скачать или смотреть The Power of Vulnerability How to Lead Without Losing Yourself

Vulnerability isn’t weakness. But for many high functioning, high achieving people, it can feel like a threat.

In this episode of The Connection Podcast, Lauren Dry speaks with performance coach and brand strategist Jenni Rae Oates about what it really takes to lead, love, and live without hiding. They unpack the impact of early attachment conditioning, emotional shutdown, and the unspoken fear that being fully seen will cost you something.

Jenni Rae shares her own story as a former Division I athlete and self-described “perform-a-holic,” and how she rewired her relationship to success, visibility, and safety from the inside out.

You’ll hear us explore:

Why vulnerability feels unsafe for high performers
The link between childhood conditioning and emotional shutdown
How performance patterns affect leadership, parenting, and relationships
The hidden cost of hustle culture and what it takes to build a new way forward
How nervous system safety can transform your relationship with success

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to the Connection Podcast
00:52 Meet Jenni Rae Oates
03:49 Why Vulnerability Feels Risky (But Matters Most)
05:29 The Struggle and Strenth in Vulnerability
21:02 The Duality of Joy and Grief
28:46 Embracing Duality in Life and Business
37:43 Finding Joy and Play as Adults
38:38 Returning to the Body Through Movement
39:47 Running as a Path to Regulation
40:00 From Grief to Healing: A Personal Story
40:46 The Importance of Running Towards Goals
41:23 What Avoidance is Really Costing You
44:20 Why Deep Connection Requires Safety
48:19 Balancing Hustle and Self-Carede Out
59:58 From Stress to Safety
01:03:40 Final Reflections and Resources

Resources Mentioned:

Learn more about Rise into Regulation™ the skillset for connection, communication, and Nervous System safety in modern marriage - https://start.riseintoregulation.com/...
Follow Lauren on Instagram   / lauren_dry  
Connect with Jenni Rae on Instagram   / jenniraeoates  
Explore Jenni Rae’s work at https://jennirae.com/
Download the free $500K Her Way Playbook https://jennirae.com/500k-her-way-pla...
Download the free The Crazy Cycle™ Blueprint https://jennirae.com/freefromthecrazy

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