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)

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<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p><a href="https://www.benjaminjperry.com/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reverend Benjamin Perry</a>, is the author of <a href= "https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506485119/Cry-Baby" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Cry, Baby: Why Our Tears Matter</em></a>. 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. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Why Doty got interested in this subject, and the rather extraordinary exercise he put himself through</li> <li>The gender differences on this issue</li> <li>How vulnerability can be misused or weaponized</li> <li>The issue of interpersonal relationships when it comes to tears (Bianca and Dan delve into this in regards to their relationship)</li> <li>How we replay childhood patterns in grownup relationships</li> <li>The deep connection between crying and shame</li> <li>The messages we share with our children about crying</li> <li>How we can reconnect to the emotional parts of ourselves</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/daniel-ellenberg-361" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#361 Why Men Armor Up | Daniel Ellenberg</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/aaron-flores-441" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#441. A Thing Most Men Won't Talk About</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/brene-brown-repost" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vulnerability: The Key to Courage | Brene Brown</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/elaine-lin-hering" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Science Of Speaking Up For Yourself | Elaine Lin Hering (Co-interviewed by Dan's wife Bianca!)</a></li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QtGRqJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ten Percent Happier online</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/46TZglY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>bookstore</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/benjamin-perry" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/benjamin-perry</a></p> <p><br /></p>