16: Phobias (Listen closely, you can hear Trace screaming ’cause there might be a spider)

August 13, 2018 00:25:52
16: Phobias (Listen closely, you can hear Trace screaming ’cause there might be a spider)
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16: Phobias (Listen closely, you can hear Trace screaming ’cause there might be a spider)

Aug 13 2018 | 00:25:52

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Trace Kerr Amy Barton

Show Notes

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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