10% Happier With Dan Harris

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