Sometimes all we want to do is a have a big, old fashioned sob and when we can't it leads us feeling emotionally pent up, defective and frustrated. There's an explanation for why we go through periods where we are unable to cry. In today's episode we discuss: 
The evolutionary function of crying
Crying as an attachment behaviour 
The difference between basal, reflex and emotional tears 
The 4 major reasons we struggle with crying 
How to heal your connection with your emotions 
How we process emotions through the body, and more.

Listen now when you're in need of an emotional catharsis or could really do with a few tears. 

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

Sometimes all we want to do is a have a big, old fashioned sob and when we can't it leads us feeling emotionally pent up, defective and frustrated. There's an explanation for why we go through periods where we are unable to cry. In today's episode we discuss: 
<ul>
<li>The evolutionary function of crying</li>
<li>Crying as an attachment behaviour </li>
<li>The difference between basal, reflex and emotional tears </li>
<li>The 4 major reasons we struggle with crying </li>
<li>How to heal your connection with your emotions </li>
<li>How we process emotions through the body, and more.</li>
</ul>
Listen now when you're in need of an emotional catharsis or could really do with a few tears. 
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. New episodes every Friday!

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A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. New episodes every Friday!
For business enquires please email <a href="mailto:thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com">thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com </a>
New merchandise here: https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/

The Psychology of your 20s

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now. 



For business enquires please email thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com 

New merchandise here: https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now. 
 
For business enquires please email <a href="mailto:thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com">thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com </a>
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179. Why can't I cry?

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