Keke Palmer says she makes time to cry alone: 'It's a release'

Keke Palmer said she sets aside time to cry alone for emotional release. "It's a release of this sadness that you need brought out that you buried," she explained. Palmer also prioritizes self-care by practicing Pilates, ensuring sufficient sleep, and learning to distance herself from draining relationships. Between her acting career, hosting duties, podcasting, and raising her son, the 32-year-old actress has crafted her own methods to recharge.

On the latest episode of Amy Poehler's Good Hang, Palmer revealed she frequently cries alone, sometimes simply deciding, "time to cry." She values the space to cry, noting that it allows her to release emotions that may have been buried for years. Crying, according to health psychologist Grace Tworek, can provide emotional relief by helping the body exit a fight-or-flight response, leaving people feeling calmer and more clear-headed.

In addition to crying, Palmer follows various routines to unwind and manage stress. She enjoys naps during travel, Pilates, and a practice called cord-cutting visualization, where she imagines severing emotional ties that weigh her down. Palmer has previously spoken about her self-care rituals, including waking up early for personal time and cutting people off when necessary.