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Podcast Episode

Liam Tracey

Apr 12
3 min

The worst feelings

The feelings of guilt and shame are intrinsically linked to social anxiety, and they really are the worst. Here's why.

Liam Tracey

Apr 4
3 min

Virtual Reality and Social Anxiety

Did you know modern technology is proving it has a place in supporting those with mental health disorders, including social anxiety?

Liam Tracey

Mar 26
3 min

One year on

Since the beginning of lockdown, Covid has had an impact on us all. What about those with anxiety?

Liam Tracey

Mar 19
3 min

Social Anxiety - up 'til now

From research, to definition, to treatment options, social anxiety has come a long way. Liam takes a look at the history of the condition.

Liam Tracey

Feb 23
4 min

Social media - like / love / anxiety

The rapid rise of social media platforms has been incredible! But is it all good news? Liam takes a look at its effect on social anxiety.

Liam Tracey

Feb 15
4 min

Why do we fear public speaking?

Understanding what is at the root can help us to overcome a phobia. This couldn’t be more true for glossophobia.

Podcast: Interview with researcher Holly Smith

Adam Hutchinson

Feb 10
1 min

Podcast: Interview with researcher Holly Smith

In our second ever episode oVRcome's founder Adam talks with PhD student Holly Smith about her academic studies around video modelling...

Liam Tracey

Feb 8
3 min

The impact of glossophobia

The unfair reality that fearing public speaking has a greater impact that needs to be discussed.

Liam Tracey

Feb 2
3 min

How to manage social anxiety

With greater awareness of the condition, there are new ways in which to work through social anxiety.

Liam Tracey

Jan 24
3 min

The vaccine rollout

2021 may forever live in the memory as the year of vaccine rollouts. But what about those myths flying around and those with needle phobia?

Liam Tracey

Jan 21
3 min

The benefits of H2O

It's true, a glass of plain old water can make the world of difference. Read on to find out how.

Liam Tracey

Jan 17
3 min

Health anxiety in a Covid culture

It’s finally here, and enjoying the summer is top of the agenda. But how do we manoeuvre health anxiety in a Covid culture?

Liam Tracey

Jan 14
3 min

A new kind of resolution

It is a new year and we are back. Did you make any resolutions? Liam has a different take on them.

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...

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.

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