A Really Good Cry30 Apr 2024

Are You Emotionally Unavailable? How To Control Your Emotions So They Don’t Control You

When was the last time you cried?

For some, crying can be seen as a sign of weakness or vulnerability. Society often teaches us that showing our feelings, especially by crying, should be avoided or suppressed, especially in certain situations or if we want to appear strong.

But it's crucial to understand that crying is a natural and healthy way to release bottled-up emotions and stress. It's a physical response that helps us deal with different situations and emotions. Trying to hold back tears can negatively affect our mental and emotional well-being, possibly making us more stressed, anxious, or even physically unwell.

Today, let's talk about the positive effects of crying and releasing our emotions. Crying is not a sign of weakness, but rather an essential aspect of being human. It provides an avenue for emotional release, stress relief, enhanced mood, mental clarity, and deeper connections with others.

So, the next time you feel like shedding a tear, don't hold back. It's perfectly okay and can be quite beneficial for your overall well-being.

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro
00:39 Story behind ‘A Really Good Cry’
03:34 Crying and emotional release
05:32 Embracing and processing emotions
07:54 Emotions are signs from our body
10:20 Recognizing and understanding your emotions
14:02 Why do we suppress emotions?
18:01 Signs and symptoms of trapped emotions
22:19 Where do you carry your emotions?
24:56 “Learn how to see people in the gray and live in the gray…”
29:15 Other types of emotional release
34:00 Be equanimous
36:36 Different kinds of criers

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