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The Science and Soul of Crying

December 21, 2006

Host Armand DiMele

Crying is not the cause of being upset but the sign of having already been upset, a release of accumulated stress hormones and toxins. Armand DiMele walks through the biochemistry of emotional tears, the handicap syndrome in animals, why suppressing tears feeds depression, and how to actually be present with someone who is crying.

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Toxic Desires and Compulsion

Featured episode while curated clips are being prepared.

What makes a desire toxic? Armand DiMele takes listener calls to explore how ordinary wants become compulsions, tracing the fears and suppressed anger underneath behaviors like compulsive exercise, procrastination, and the need to be desired. Co-host Deborah Hillman joins throughout.

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Sixteen themes spanning four decades of the show.

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About The Positive Mind Center

In the heart of New York City, helping people for over 40 years.

Located on 57th Street, The Positive Mind Center delivers comprehensive mental health counseling and psychotherapy. Founded by Armand DiMele over 40 years ago.

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