<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Dr. David Puder, alongside guests Rachel Blackston and Dr. Eric Bender, dives into the psychological insights presented in Pixar's &lt;em&gt;Inside Out 2&lt;/em&gt;. Together, they explore the complex emotional world of adolescence, focusing on the challenges Riley faces as she navigates new emotions—like Anxiety, Envy, and Embarrassment—that reflect common experiences during teenage years. Through expert analysis, the conversation unpacks how these emotions influence identity formation, self-doubt, and social dynamics. The discussion also addresses the impact of childhood experiences, how adolescents process peer pressures, and the role of parental responses in supporting emotional growth. Join us as we delve into the film’s depiction of teenage mental health and its psychological accuracy, providing parents, therapists, and teens themselves with valuable takeaways on emotional resilience and self-discovery.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/cme-program"&gt;By listening to this episode, you can earn 1.25 Psychiatry CME Credits.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/psychiatry-psychotherapy-podcast/episode-225-inside-out-2-adolescent-emotions-psychology-analysis"&gt; &lt;span class="s2"&gt;Link to blog.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaRSIGa_pDs&amp;t=4s"&gt;&lt;span class= "s2"&gt;Link to YouTube video.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast

David Puder, M.D.

Psychology and Inside Out 2: A Breakdown of Adolescent Emotional Lives

OCT 25, 202480 MIN
Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast

Psychology and Inside Out 2: A Breakdown of Adolescent Emotional Lives

OCT 25, 202480 MIN

Description

In this episode, Dr. David Puder, alongside guests Rachel Blackston and Dr. Eric Bender, dives into the psychological insights presented in Pixar's Inside Out 2. Together, they explore the complex emotional world of adolescence, focusing on the challenges Riley faces as she navigates new emotions—like Anxiety, Envy, and Embarrassment—that reflect common experiences during teenage years. Through expert analysis, the conversation unpacks how these emotions influence identity formation, self-doubt, and social dynamics. The discussion also addresses the impact of childhood experiences, how adolescents process peer pressures, and the role of parental responses in supporting emotional growth. Join us as we delve into the film’s depiction of teenage mental health and its psychological accuracy, providing parents, therapists, and teens themselves with valuable takeaways on emotional resilience and self-discovery.

By listening to this episode, you can earn 1.25 Psychiatry CME Credits.

Link to blog.

Link to YouTube video.