EPISODE · Jul 18, 2025 · 16 MIN
Episode 11 - A Myth That Needs To Stop
from Dazed Traveler · host Kimberly Much
In first responder land - or really any high stress emergency responder - there is a myth that is perpetuated by a culture of "suck it up buttercup" or "rub some dirt on it". Crying is a perceived weakness, when in reality it is a normal human biological response to stress. How does this play out in our world? Take a listen to find out.Links I promised:"Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers" by: Robert M. Sapolsky "The Neurobiology of Human Crying"
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In first responder land - or really any high stress emergency responder - there is a myth that is perpetuated by a culture of "suck it up buttercup" or "rub some dirt on it". Crying is a perceived weakness, when in reality it is a normal human biological response to stress. How does this play out in our world? Take a listen to find out.Links I promised:"Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers" by: Robert M. Sapolsky "The Neurobiology of Human Crying"
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