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Podcast Episode

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.

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

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

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?

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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

Liam Tracey

Oct 3, 2020
3 min

Why are people afraid of dogs?

Liam takes a look at how people can develop a fear of dogs.

Liam Tracey

Sep 29, 2020
3 min

Living with a fear of spiders

Stuck in a web of fear and anxiety? Liam looks at what it can be like to have arachnophobia.

Liam Tracey

Sep 21, 2020
3 min

How does exposure therapy work?

Liam takes a closer look at how it can make a positive impact.

Liam Tracey

Sep 17, 2020
3 min

Mental Health Awareness Week

Next week's awareness takes an different approach, for a different year.

Liam Tracey

Sep 9, 2020
3 min

VR and exposure therapy

What does virtual reality offer to exposure therapy and overcoming phobias? Liam looks into it.

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