Join me on this emergency podcast episode as I analyze 'Inside Out 2,' the Pixar sequel depicting the emotional life of Riley, a young adolescent. As a therapist with extensive experience in adolescent mental health, I delve into the film's portrayal of teen anxiety, its causes, and societal norms contributing to the current mental health crisis. I'll share insights and discussion questions designed to promote healthy conversations among families. Topics include the impact of competition, technology, self-worth versus self-esteem, and the importance of collaboration and community support for today's teens.
I'll be back next week with Ep. 67 Mental Wellness & Relationships.  Part 2 of my conversation with the amazing Hedy Schleifer. If you have not heard Part 1, Ep. 66 you are in for a treat!

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Summer! Summer! Summer! MJ will be sharing some of her favorite episodes with you while she takes a bit of a break, tapes new episodes, swims in her favorite outdoor pool, babysits her grandson Neel and continues to work on the Inner Challenge Master Class! Thanks for all the support this year where listenership continues to steadily climb. This is really fun!

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About the Host:
MJ Murray Vachon LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 45,000 hours of therapy sessions. After 7 years of clinical work (1993) MJ realized that her clients knew very little about Mental Wellness which led her to create Inner Challenge. Inner Challenge brings practical understanding and skills rooted in neuroscience as well as MJ’s clinical and educational wisdom to help people cultivate mental wellness. MJ was Social Worker of the Year in 2011 for Region 2/IN.

About Inner Challenge:
Inner Challenge was created in 1995 as a summer camp for girls, and spent 20 years being tested and refined in junior high classrooms, businesses, and community organizations. In 2017-2018 Inner Challenge was a class for freshman football players at the University of Notre Dame. In May 2022 the Inner Challenge Podcast debuted continuing the initial aspiration to bring Mental Wellness knowledge and skills to all! #stopfeelinglikecrap!

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