St. Vincent discusses her new album, influences, and personal journey. Child psychiatrist Harold Koplewicz shares insights on parenting in an age of anxiety. Topics include emotional depths in music, exploring persona and identity, reflections on a father's incarceration, and digital impact on mental health.
St. Vincent's stage name reflects her desire for artistic freedom beyond her real identity.
Harold Koplewicz stresses the need for resilient parenting amidst modern societal pressures.
Deep dives
St. Vincent's Inspiration for Stage Name
St. Vincent, the songwriter and guitarist, chose her stage name from St. Vincent's hospital in New York where poet Dylan Thomas died. By adopting this moniker, she felt it would give her the freedom to express herself beyond her real name, Annie Clark.
Musical Collaborations and Influences
St. Vincent's new album, 'All Born Screaming,' features renowned musicians like Dave Grohl and Mark Juliana, known for their work with Nirvana and David Bowie, respectively. St. Vincent's diverse musical collaborations and influences demonstrate her ability to push artistic boundaries.
Exploring Gender and Identity
St. Vincent, influenced by artist David Bowie, embraces the concept of gender and identity as a performance in her work. As a queer artist, she finds liberation in adopting personas and exploring different facets of identity through her music and performances.
Parenting in an Age of Anxiety
Child psychiatrist Harold Koppluitz discusses how modern-day challenges like the COVID lockdown and social media impact children's mental health. Offering insights from his book 'Scaffold Parenting,' he emphasizes the importance of raising resilient, self-reliant, and secure kids amidst increasing anxiety and societal pressures.
Songwriter, guitarist and singer St. Vincent talks about her new album, All Born Screaming. Also, we talk with child psychiatrist Harold Koplewicz. His latest book is called Scaffold Parenting: Raising Resilient, Self-Reliant and Secure Kids in an Age of Anxiety.
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