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Podcast Episode

Liam Tracey

Dec 5, 2020
3 min

New Zealand and the Covid Vaccine

After the UK’s bold move to go first, what is the plan for New Zealand’s vaccine approach?

Podcast: Living With Trypanophobia (fear of needles)

Adam Hutchinson

Dec 2, 2020
1 min

Podcast: Living With Trypanophobia (fear of needles)

In our first ever episode oVRcome's founder Adam talks with Guillaume from France for around 15 minutes about his experience living with ...

Living with a fear of needles - an inside look

Kate Maxwell

Dec 1, 2020
4 min

Living with a fear of needles - an inside look

Each and every one of us is scared of something. Whether it’s the dark, spiders, heights or clowns – each fear is unique to us and effect...

Liam Tracey

Nov 30, 2020
3 min

How fear can make things worse

There is evidence to suggest that fear can create a change in our perfection. Have a read of how it does just that.

Liam Tracey

Nov 28, 2020
3 min

Are you glossophobic?

Fear public speaking? Liam takes a look at some of the key indicators for this phobia.

Liam Tracey

Nov 24, 2020
3 min

Pfizer's Covid Cure

Pfizer's announcement about their potential vaccine is encouraging. What about those with needle fear?

5 things I learnt from having blood taken

Liam Tracey

Nov 17, 2020
3 min

5 things I learnt from having blood taken

I recently had a health check, and that meant facing needles. Here is what I took from the experience.

What Happens to the Brain When We Get Scared?

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Nov 16, 2020
2 min

What Happens to the Brain When We Get Scared?

What happens to our brains when we get scared?

Liam Tracey

Nov 14, 2020
3 min

Fearing public speaking?

Liam takes a look at what glossophobia is and how it affects us.

Liam Tracey

Nov 11, 2020
3 min

The power of (cold) water

Ever thought that jumping in some water could make you feel better? Well it can, and it's fun!

Liam Tracey

Nov 5, 2020
3 min

Phobias and society

Phobia sufferers are subjected to stigma on a daily basis, isn't time that changed?

Liam Tracey

Oct 29, 2020
3 min

The power of vitamin D

There is a little vitamin which packs a punch to keep us feeling good.

What walks, talks, and is always happy to see you?

Kate Maxwell

Oct 28, 2020
4 min

What walks, talks, and is always happy to see you?

Does spending time with our furry friends have more benefits than we originally thought? Kate Maxwell takes a look.

Liam Tracey

Oct 26, 2020
3 min

Life with needle phobia

Ever wondered what it is like to live with a phobia? Here are some ways that needles can affect things.

Liam Tracey

Oct 23, 2020
3 min

Turn your year around

Wishing 2020 was over? Try changing your perspective and set yourself up for a great end to a wild year.

Kate Maxwell

Oct 21, 2020
3 min

Why making mistakes can be good for us.

Living in today’s idealistic society can be hard. But is this perfect outlook realistic? Or do we have a lot to learn from our mistakes?

Liam Tracey

Oct 19, 2020
3 min

Covid vaccine and needle fear

With progress towards a vaccine for Covid-19, there is one barrier which might affect the roll out.

Kate Maxwell

Oct 18, 2020
4 min

The importance of having 'Me-Time'

This article takes a look at the importance of taking ‘me-time’ each day, and why it can be beneficial to help us reset, relax and refocus.

Liam Tracey

Oct 11, 2020
3 min

Beating your fear of heights

Liam takes a look at how exposure therapy can be the key to overcoming acrophobia.

Liam Tracey

Oct 7, 2020
3 min

Life with aerophobia

Liam checks in on what living with the fear of flying can be like.

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