Why does crying leave you exhausted, but strangely relieved?

Because it’s not emotional weakness. It’s biology.

In this episode, we unpack the neuroscience of crying and why it actually helps you feel better. You’ll learn how emotional tears differ from reflex tears, how crying activates your body’s calming system, and why your brain releases natural painkillers in the process.

Crying acts like a pressure valve for emotional overload, releasing tension, lowering stress, and helping your nervous system reset. Suppressing it doesn’t make you stronger; it keeps stress trapped in the body.

That post-cry relief isn’t “just in your head.” It’s your brain doing exactly what it evolved to do.

🧠 Sometimes the healthiest response is letting it out.