Ep. 249 - The Doctor Is In Series - Irrational Fears vs Phobias

Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology.

In today’s episode, Chris and Abbie are discussing Irrational Fears & Phobias. They will talk about the similarities, the differences, why some are necessary and how to overcome the ones that aren’t.

[March 4, 2024]

00:00 – Intro

00:21 – Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro

00:50 – Intro Links

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• org– http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/

04:55 – The Topic of the Day: Irrational Fears & Phobias

05:09 – Fear vs Phobia

06:33 – Attack of the Lizard People

08:57 – Fear of the Dark

11:28 – In the Heights

13:54 – Might As Well Jump

15:32 – Flight Mode

17:04 – Send in the Clowns

17:32 – Phobias! We Mean It

19:18 – Genetics Squared

21:06 – Beware the Ladybug!

24:35 – Was it a Bunny?

26:09 – Classical Conditioning

27:10 – Little Albert

29:51 – Fear Factor

32:11 – Animal Intuition

33:40 – Mister Ed

34:50 – Fur Babies

36:01 – Learned Response

38:21 – Changing Minds

42:05 – Safety First!

43:21 – Virtual Assistant

44:55 – Words Matter

47:21 – Next Month: David Matsumoto

48:07 – Wrap Up & Outro

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• innocentlivesfoundation.org

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