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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.
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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
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- #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!)
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New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.
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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
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