Your Weirdest Fears

Going to the bathroom isn't a big deal to most people but for those who suffer from paruresis, peeing in public can cause major anxiety. In this episode, we break down the disorder, how it interferes with major life activities like work and dating, and offer tips to get over it. Guests:  Dan Rocker, President of the International Paruresis Association and licensed therapist Credits:  Host: Larry Mullins Producers: Dempsey Pillot and Jill Webb Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood 

Elijah doesn't mind the color green, but he goes out of his way to avoid eating green foods - especially vegetables. He's scared that one day he will bite into a salad and it'll "poison" him. Is his fear rooted in truth though? On this week's episode of "Your Weirdest Fears," host Larry Mullins sits down with food phobia specialist Felix Economakis to find out!  You can learn more about Felix, the TV show he currently consults on and all his other work here. Host: Larry Mullins Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood  If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to [email protected] for a chance to be on the show!

Molly is mortified by buttons. She tells us that when she was a little girl she nearly choked on one. Ever since the incident, she's gone out of her way to avoid the small items. Surprisingly, she's not alone. On this week's episode of "Your Weirdest Fears," host Larry Mullins chats with author and journalist Kate Summerscale. Having just written a book about phobias - and the fear of buttons specifically - she offers her insight. Listen as she breaks down what the fear really indicates and how to overcome it! You can learn more about Kate and her new book, "The Book of Phobias and Manias: A History of Obsession," here. Host: Larry Mullins Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood  If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to [email protected] for a chance to be on the show!

Heather says her biggest fear is a snake slithering up the sewage system and biting her while she’s sitting on a toilet. While she’s yet to experience that specific situation, she did encounter a rat in her toilet a few years ago. This only amplified her terror. How common is it for any creature to make its way into your toilet bowl? On this episode of Your Weirdest Fears, host Larry Mullins sits down with pest control expert Eddie Marco to find out. With over two decades of experience, and having dealt with a rat in his own toilet a few years back, Eddie explains why it happens, and what to do in the event that you find your toilet clogged with an unwanted guest. You can learn more about Eddie's pest control business here. Host: Larry Mullins Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood  If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to [email protected] for a chance to be on the show!

Anna is afraid of seahorses. She says it all started during a normal visit to the aquarium. The mere site of the mini creatures made her freeze. Ever since then, she can't even think about them without going numb. Does she see something in seahorses that no one else can? On this week's episode of "Your Weirdest Fears," host Larry Mullins sits down with marine biologist and seahorse expert Dr. Lucy Woodhall to find out if these underwater animals are really as harmless as they seem. You can learn more about Dr. Woodhall and her research at the organization Project Seahorse here. Host: Larry Mullins Producers: Jill Webb Audio Engineers: Anddy Egan-Thorpe and Dempsey Pillot Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood  If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to [email protected] for a chance to be on the show!