The Science Of Crying: Evolutionary Roots, Benefits, And Why So Many Of Us Are Uncomfortable With It | Benjamin Perry (Co-hosted By Dr. Bianca Harris)

New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Reverend Benjamin Perry , is the author of Cry, Baby: Why Our Tears Matter . He's the editorial director at Garrett Seminary, Consulting Minister for Public Theology at Middle Church, and editor of the Queer Faith photojournalism series. He has a masters in divinity from Union Theological Seminary. In this episode we talk about: Why Doty got interested in this subject, and the rather extraordinary exercise he put himself through The gender differences on this issue How vulnerability can be misused or weaponized The issue of interpersonal relationships when it comes to tears (Bianca and Dan delve into this in regards to their relationship) How we replay childhood patterns in grownup relationships The deep connection between crying and shame The messages we share with our children about crying How we can reconnect to the emotional parts of ourselves Related Episodes: #361 Why Men Armor Up | Daniel Ellenberg #441. A Thing Most Men Won't Talk About Vulnerability: The Key to Courage | Brene Brown The Science Of Speaking Up For Yourself | Elaine Lin Hering (Co-interviewed by Dan's wife Bianca!) Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram , TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety , Sleep , Relationships , Most Popular Episodes Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/benjamin-perry