We're told from a young age that "boys don't cry," but what does the science actually say? In this first episode of Synapse & Cognition, I sit down with Ms Asma Majeed (PhD in Gender Studies, MSc in Psychology, lecturer at Kinnaird College) to explore where this belief comes from, whether men and women actually feel emotions differently or are simply taught to express them differently, and what research reveals about the real cost of emotional suppression.

We also dig into whether this norm is universal or culturally specific, and whether things are really changing for younger generations. A conversation about psychology, gender, and the emotions we're taught to hide.