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October may celebrate “spooky season,” but for many, fear isn’t fun—it’s debilitating. In this short, compassionate episode, Andy explains what a phobia actually is—an intense, persistent, irrational fear that triggers real physical symptoms and avoidance—and contrasts it with ordinary dislikes or startle responses.
Drawing from his own experience with musophobia (fear of rodents), Andy shows how phobias can hijack daily life, from racing thoughts and sweaty palms to drastic avoidance (goodbye, grocery delivery). He also touches on common phobias like arachnophobia, claustrophobia, trypophobia, and fear of outcomes such as aerophobia, helping listeners recognize the patterns without shame.
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