Weep Well | The Science of Tears & the Ministry of Weeping Women

What does it mean to grieve well? In this episode, we explore the psychology, physiology, and spirituality of weeping through the lens of Scripture and the tradition of the weeping women in the Bible. We discuss how grief lives in the body, why emotional suppression impacts mental health, and how lament has historically been used as a pathway toward healing, connection, and restoration.The Life Well Podcast is A PRODUCTION of Life Well Enterprises LLCHOSTED AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY Catherine Anne YoungEXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY Jewelisia ThomasSound By: Katar Beat — “Timing”Topics Covered:The role of weeping women in Scripture and communal griefHow grief affects the nervous system and emotional regulationWhy suppressed emotions can show up as anxiety, numbness, burnout, or irritabilityThe neuroscience of crying and emotional releaseThe connection between grief, church hurt, trauma, and healingWhy lament is a spiritual practice, not a weakness🎙️ Join the conversation! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, & SUBSCRIBE for more conversations on faith, psychology, wellness, and emotional healing.Tags: Christian Podcast, Mental Health, Grief Healing, Trauma Healing, Faith and Mental Health, Black Therapists, Emotional Wellness, Nervous System Healing, Church Hurt, Psychology, Christian Women, Therapy PodcastRottenberg, J. (2019). Crying: The mystery of tears. Routledge.Vingerhoets, A. J. J. M. (2013). Why only humans weep: Unravelling the mysteries of tears. Oxford University Press.Exline, J. J., & Rose, E. (2013). Religious and spiritual struggles. In K. I. Pargament (Ed.), APA handbook of psychology, religion, and spirituality (Vol. 1, pp. 459–475). American Psychological Association.