For years, I believed that crying made me weak.
I told myself to hold it in. Stay strong. Keep moving. No matter what I felt, I buried it. And on the surface, it looked like strength… but underneath, it was doing damage I didn’t even realise.
In this episode of The Johnny Lawrence Podcast, I talk about the truth I’ve learned: crying isn’t weakness, it’s biology. It’s one of the most natural and necessary ways our bodies process emotion, release stress, and reset.
I break down what happens when we suppress our emotions, how it can impact our mental and physical health, and why learning to embrace vulnerability has become one of the strongest things I’ve ever done.
This isn’t about losing control. This is about finally being honest with myself. If you’ve ever felt like you have to keep it together no matter what… this episode is for you.
Takeaways
👉Crying is not a weakness—it’s a built-in emotional release system
👉Suppressing emotions doesn’t remove them; it stores them
👉What I avoid emotionally will eventually show up physically or mentally
👉Vulnerability is not exposure—it’s alignment with truth
👉Real strength is the ability to feel, process, and move forward
👉Giving myself permission to cry has improved my clarity, calm, and control
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