S3E2: Don't Let them see you Cry

Better Moody: The Way Forward

In this episode of The Way Forward, Better Moody dives into the strange and unexpected connections between politics, culture, and our emotional lives. Starting with the latest buzz around President Trump’s health and his diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency, she asks what it really means when leaders appear vulnerable—and why transparency about weakness is so often avoided.

From there, the conversation moves into the world of 47 Ronin and the ancient samurai ritual of seppuku, where honor demanded silence and even tears were forbidden. What does it mean to hide grief for the sake of dignity? How do cultural norms across the world—from Western stoicism to Mediterranean openness—shape the way we express or suppress our emotions?

Mixing humor with hard questions, Moody sketches out a military scene where toughness collides with absurdity, exploring how soldiers, leaders, and everyday people navigate the quiet battles of control, pain, and vulnerability.

This episode blends current events, history, comedy, and cultural commentary to ask: Why are we taught not to cry? What happens when we bury grief instead of releasing it? And is emotional strength really about hiding—or about knowing when to let go?

The Way Forward is hosted by Better Moody — new episodes every week exploring mood, mental health, self-awareness, and navigating life with heart.

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