<p>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.</p> <p>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!</p> <p>You can learn more about Kate and her new book, "The Book of Phobias and Manias: A History of Obsession," <a href="https://www.katesummerscale.com/">here</a>.</p> <p>Host: Larry Mullins</p> <p>Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot</p> <p>Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe</p> <p>Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood </p> <p>If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> for a chance to be on the show!</p>
