03-27-26 Episode 8: Understanding Rage Crying
In this episode of Paperclips & Periods, hosts Dr. Emily K. Cabrera, PMHNP-BC, and Katharine “Katie” Krych, MSN, RN, talk about rage crying. This is the moment when anger and tears show up at the same time.
Emily and Katie explore why this happens and what it can mean. Anger is often a secondary emotion that protects deeper feelings such as hurt, exhaustion, or feeling unheard. When emotions build up for too long, the body may release that stress through tears. Emily explains how the brain and nervous system respond to strong emotions. When the body enters a fight or flight response, stress hormones increase and emotions can feel overwhelming. Crying can sometimes help the nervous system calm down and return to balance.
Throughout the conversation, they talk about everyday situations that can lead to emotional overload. Parenting stress, relationship conflict, work demands, and the mental load of daily life can all build over time. They also discuss how past experiences can shape how emotions appear in the present. When emotions are pushed down for too long, they may eventually come out in intense ways. The hosts share simple strategies for managing these moments. They discuss grounding, taking space when emotions rise, healthy outlets for stress, and the importance of communication and boundaries.
The episode closes with the podcast’s signature box breathing exercise, a 16 second practice to help calm the nervous system. This conversation reminds listeners that strong emotions are part of being human and deserve understanding and care.
Paperclips & Periods airs on Dreamvisions 7 Radio Network, a Boston-based syndicated internet radio station reaching listeners across 135 to 200+ countries through platforms including iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Stitcher, Spotify, and more. The podcast aligns with the mission of Dual Minds Integrative Psychiatry, supporting conversations that promote emotional well-being, maternal mental health, and whole-person care.
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