Brené Brown

Seated at Table 1, The self, examined

Seat 6 of 7. Also at the table:

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  Eckhart TolleHelped me return to a more intuitive, embodied form of mindfulness.
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  Alan WattsExpanded my understanding of the concept of the self and the characteristics of its illusions.
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  Carl JungFostered my introspective and external exploration of archetypes and the depth of human psychology to drive self-understanding and integration.
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  Sam HarrisSharpened my thinking on meditation, consciousness, and the intersection of science and spirituality.
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  Esther PerelDeepened my awareness of relational dynamics and the nuanced balance between autonomy and intimacy.
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  Nicole LePeraFollowed her on Instagram early and has helped me learn about the practice of reparenting to break unconscious patterns and build emotional maturity.