*This episode contains spoilers*

I think we all know what anxiety feels like and it's not a pleasant feeling. It's estimated that 2.7% of U.S. adults are diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and to be honest, I think it's probably higher than that.

If you have seen Inside Out 2 already, then you know that Anxiety's character is a pretty good representation of... anxiety. Yet, I've seen so many misconceptions about the character/emotion and how it's a bad guy and blah blah blah, buuuut that's far from the truth. Anxiety has good intentions but goes about it wrong and that's generally what our anxiety does. One of the biggest factors that Anxiety wants is to keep Riley safe from rejection. But why does Anxiety do this? Well, I had the pleasure of inviting guest speaker Valeria Rusnak for her insight on Anxiety from Inside Out 2 and how it protects us from rejection.

Valeria Rusnak is the host and producer of The Rejected Pre-Med podcast, a show dedicated to exploring resilience and mental wellness for those navigating setbacks and rejection. Through her podcast, Valeria shares stories and resources, interviewing guests who open up about their journeys, all aimed at fostering compassion, self-reflection, and growth in the face of adversity. Living with strong tendencies toward anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality, Valeria offers support to anyone struggling with uncertainty in their path while navigating uncertainty in her own life. Based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Valeria is passionate about helping listeners find strength and perspective, and she’s excited to share her insights on Inside Out 2 in today’s discussion.

If you want to learn more about Valeria Rusnak then you should check her out:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rejectedpremed_podcast

https://www.instagram.com/valeria_rusnak141

Podcast:

https://rss.com/podcasts/rejected-premed/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeria-rusnak-911043234/

References:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22022452/plotsummary/?ref_=tt_stry_pl - Inside Out 2 synopsis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_nv-kAq-Wg - Therapist reacts to Inside Out 2

How Inside Out 2 Perfectly Depicts Anxiety

Why Anxiety Is A Perfect Villain | Inside Out 2 Review

INSIDE OUT 2 psychology explained by therapist

Why Joy & Anxiety are the Same Character! Meg LeFauve

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