10% Happier with Dan Harris 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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Jul 10, 2024 
Reverend Benjamin Perry, author of "Cry, Baby: Why Our Tears Matter" and an expert on crying's emotional impact, joins to delve into the complexity of tears. He discusses the evolutionary roots of crying and how societal norms shape emotional expression, especially in men. The conversation reveals crying's transformative power in processing grief and vulnerability within relationships. They also explore how childhood experiences affect adult emotional exchanges, emphasizing the importance of empathy and support for genuine connections.
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Perry's Crying Experiment
- At 21, Benjamin Perry realized he hadn't cried in a decade.
- He then intentionally cried daily for months, changing his emotional baseline.
Emotional Blockage
- Repressed emotions, like internalized homophobia, can block crying.
- Crying is revelatory, bringing buried emotions to the surface.
Gender Differences in Crying
- Studies show men cry less than women, with a median of zero crying events per month.
- This difference might be due to cultural conditioning and possibly testosterone.
