This week on my soft, spacious couch, I continue the discussion from last week's talk about emotional labor, I discuss what vulnerability is.  I give a little insight into my development and my comfort with vulnerability.  I discuss Dr. Brene Brown's work on the topic and reframe what strength really is.  I also disucss why it is important for black men to take off our cool and learn to embrace vulnerability.  This week, I break down Lawrence's inability to be vulnerable which led to 2 failed relationships during session 2 of Insecure.  Shout out to Let's Talk Bruh podcast for the resources. Articles used in this episode:http://letstalkbruh.libsyn.com/black-male-vulnerabilityhttps://abernathymagazine.com/real-men/https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/daring-be-vulnerable-brene-brownhttps://www.healthyway.com/content/how-to-practice-vulnerability-for-stronger-relationships/How to find the podcast: Currently on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Breaker, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCasts, Podcasts in Color, and RadioPublic.     Follow me on social media: @captainscouch and @capt_ingenuity on Twitter,  @capt_ingenuity on IG, and The Captain’s Couch page on FB.   Leave 5 star reviews on iTunes and Stitcher.  You can contact the podcast with feedback @ [email protected].  You can also leave feedback by using the hashtag #thecaptainscouch on IG, FB, and Twitter. Use the hashtag #podin if you’re tweeting about the show as well.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/byron-taylor/support