The Learner's Corner with Caleb Mason

Episode 058: Facing Your Fears With Margee Kerr

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In this episode, Caleb and Todd talk with Margee Kerr about how to face your fear and the benefits of fear.

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Margee's website

Margee on Twitter

Margee on Instagram

Scream by Margee Kerr

Links Mentioned

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Think Orange Episode 39

What We Learned

Fear is behind racism, sexism, and homophobia.

Define Fear

  • It's a response to a threat.
  • It's an emotional response.

    • The more we understand something, the less we're afraid of it.

    Fear Can Be Fun

    • Fun, scary experiences depend on agency.

      • Why is the fear of public speaking greater than the fear of death?

      • Failing at public speaking can be a social death.

        • Is there a benefit to fear?

        • There is a benefit in challenging ourselves and pushing ourselves to grow.
        • This can lead to greater self-confidence.

          • How can people overcome their fear?

          • Safe confrontations
          • Exposure therapy
          • Support
          • Agency

            • What are you learning right now?

            • Stress and fear use energy.
              • Quotes to Tweet

              "The more we understand something, the less we're afraid of it." - @MargeeKerr @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet

              "Fun, scary experiences depend on agency." - @MargeeKerr @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet

              "Failing at public speaking can be a social death." - @MargeeKerr @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet

              "It is important to face fears in a safe environment and it has to be their choice." - @MargeeKerr @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet

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