What 'Inside Out 2' Got Right About Anxiety, Per A Psychologist
Podcast: Short WavePublished On: Wed Jun 19 2024
Description: Pixar's new movie, Inside Out 2 came out Friday. It's the sequel to the 2015 movie Inside Out, which follows the life of 11-year-old Riley and her family as they move to San Francisco. In Inside Out 2, Riley is 13 and thriving in her new city. She has friends and is a star on her hockey team. But when puberty hits one night, four new emotions come into play: Envy, Ennui, Embarrassment and most of all, Anxiety. Clinical psychologist and Inside Out 2 consultant Lisa Damour says the movie is surprisingly accurate when it comes to experiencing anxiety and puberty. Plus, she offers some guidance to help make the most of our anxiety. Have other pop culture science you want us to decode? Email us at shortwave@npr.org — we'd love to consider it for a future episode!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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