163: Return of Phobias!

May 18, 2021 00:24:53
163: Return of Phobias!
Brain Junk
163: Return of Phobias!

May 18 2021 | 00:24:53

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Trace Kerr Amy Barton

Show Notes

Way back in August of 2018, Phobia was our 16th episode. We were in person (thanks COVID 19) and still working out how to actually do this podcast thing. We thought it would be fun to dust off one of our oldies and give it a listen.

Your extreme and irrational fear of spiders or public speaking or of heights is called a phobia. It doesn’t make sense, often can’t be rationalized, and woe betide the fool who tells you to just take a deep breath and relax. Your amygdala believes there’s a danger and you’re fight-or-flighting before you even know it.

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