Keke Palmer says she makes time to cry alone: 'It's a release'
Actor Keke Palmer discusses her personal wellness routines, including the practice of crying alone as an emotional release. She also highlights other self-care habits like Pilates and setting boundaries to manage the stress of her busy career.
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The article reflects growing cultural conversations around mental health, emotional regulation, and the importance of self-care for high-profile individuals.
Keke Palmer said she makes time to cry alone. Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage Keke Palmer said she makes time to cry alone as a form of emotional release. "It's a release of this sadness that you need brought out that you buried," she said. Palmer also takes care of herself by practicing Pilates, getting enough sleep, and learning when to cut people off. Between acting, hosting, podcasting, and raising her son, Keke Palmer , 32, says she has developed her own ways to recharge . "I cry actually alone quite a lot," Palmer said on Tuesday's episode of the " Good Hang with Amy Poehler " podcast. Palmer said she's an easy crier and sometimes simply decides, "time to cry." "But I love to cry alone, and I save space and hold space for it," she added.
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