Mar 24

A future without food poisoning? with Emma Bryce and Nicola Twilley

Food is supposed to nourish us, but what happens when it sends us to the hospital instead? In this episode, Emma Bryce asks whether it is safe to eat cookie dough. Then Nicola Twilley shares how the kitchen refrigerator transforms our lives – and our relationship to food.Talks Fe ... Show More

22m 33s

Mar 17

How our changing DNA keeps us alive | Linda Chelico

DNA carries the code for carrying out biological life, yet DNA is an unstable molecule. The reality is that DNA in all organisms is in a dynamic state with its environment, constantly becoming damaged and undergoing processes for damage reversal and repair. In this TEDx talk, Dr. ... Show More

19m 58s

Mar 10

Interview: The future of gene sequencing with Dr. Eric Green

Eric Green is a genomic researcher whose work with the Human Genome Project on mapping and sequencing DNA has revolutionized the medical field. From sampling patients’ DNA through blood tests to screen for diseases to identifying which medicine works best with your DNA, Green arg ... Show More

35m 6s

Nov 2020

The mood-boosting power of crying | Kathy Mendias

Here's a talk about tears -- and why crying isn't something to be afraid or ashamed of. Exploring the science behind the mood-boosting power of crying, childbirth and lactation educator Kathy Mendias shows how tears can enhance your physical and mental well-being and deepen your ... Show More

11m 30s

Mar 2024

179. Why can't I cry?

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 ... Show More

38m 27s

Dec 2022

I'm Crying Cuz... I'm Human

From misty eyeballs to full-on waterworks, what are tears? Why do we shed them? And what makes humans' ability to cry emotional tears unique? Hosts Emily Kwong and Aaron Scott get into their feelings in this science-fueled exploration of why we cry. (encore) To see more of Rose-L ... Show More

14m 31s

Oct 2023

Big girls cry, so do boys

Spilling a tear or two is necessary. Crying is a human expression of emotions, and allowing ourselves to feel what we need to feel is crucial. How did crying become a taboo? And do crying clubs really exist? Tune in for a new chat talk about one of the most controversial topics : ... Show More

7m 19s

Mar 2022

EP 199 - Anxiety Recovery: Crying and Expressing Emotion

Many people get confused and worried when they cry while anxious or afraid. Let's clear this up, because this is NOT a problem.Highlights From This Episode: Is Crying Wrong? Is Crying Avoidance? Does Crying Mean I’m Not Accepting? I cry because I am upset. I am upset because I cr ... Show More

18m 22s

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 str ... Show More

38m 20s

Oct 2021

Here's why you cry during arguments

In many ways, tears are a natural response to a high stress moment. We’re here to tell you to STOP being so hard on yourself. There’s a reason we tend to cry during an argument. And we’re here to break it down. Links ‘If You Tend To Cry During Arguments, Here's Why (And How To Ma ... Show More

5m 44s

Dec 2023

Crying in the Workplace: How to Stop and Why You Shouldn't Have To

Have you ever started to cry at work and felt unable to control it? Did this cause you feelings of shame or embarrassment? Similarly, have you ever tried to comfort a co-worker who was crying? For many people, crying — whether themselves or someone else — can be an unwelcome emot ... Show More

24m 1s

Jul 2015

335 MM 5 Ways to Handle a Cry Baby

If you have a child who easily fits the definition of a cry baby -- a person, especially a child, who sheds tears frequently or readily – Mighty Mommy has 5 tips to help you handle the tears so that you don’t end up crying yourself! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1S ... Show More

7m 14s

The mood-boosting power of crying | Kath...