Dr Brene Brown: Empathy vs Sympathy

What is the best way to ease someone’s pain and suffering? In this beautifully animated RSA Short, Dr Brené Brown reminds us that we can only create a genuine empathic connection if we are brave enough to really get in touch with our own fragilities. Dr Brené Brown is a research professor. She has spent the past decade studying vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame. Voice: Dr Brené Brown Animation: Katy Davis (AKA Gobblynne)