Tears are a powerful form of communication that can trigger reactions in onlookers and stir the desire to help those who are crying, more than any other facial expression. They are an honest reflection of one's inner emotions and needs, and as such, have value as a means of conveying hope and vulnerability.
The hosts discuss their experience with crying during pregnancy, admitting to crying more frequently and at unusual triggers.
Dan Harris and ABC's Robin Roberts discuss the idea that being more in touch with your emotional center doesn't necessarily mean crying more often, but rather knocking love off its pedestal and exploring a wider range of emotions.
Embracing all types of feelings, including negative ones, can lead to personal growth and a healthier emotional state, but many people are uncomfortable with experiencing and expressing their emotions.
This podcast emphasizes the importance of not just exploring compounds and their therapeutic benefits but to understand emotions as elements of the brain and body that encompass levels of alertness, dynamic perception of internal state and rich emotional experiences that can help understand depression and anxiety better.