You're Not Paranoid

Hands, paddles, and belts; Are reminders for the young; To listen and obey, Discipline's begun. The cycle can repeat; Take a moment to reflect. The new research really shows it starts and ends with respect.

 

In this episode we discuss the laws, psychology, and effects of corporal punishment on children.

Your hair is too long and your pants are too tight. Your writing is eh; And your politics? Not right. Can't handle these lines; Or negative tones? You may have this phobia, Here come the groans.

In this episode, we learn about Allodoxaphobia, the fear of opinions.

High-pitched buzz in your ear at night. A painless kiss; oh wait, it's a bite. Put on the deet, the season is near. They'll give you disease; protect yourself, dear.

In this episode we talk about two mosquito transmitted diseases: Zika and West Nile.

Modern or old; They all do the same thing. Push the number to go. Which one is missing? 13. A portal through dimensions. Or just a small moving room. At its mercy when it opens;Move swift or you’re doomed.

In this episode we discuss the history and scary stories about elevators.

Unsettling and gross; Many may feel the longer you look, Could it be real? Who knew holes were so nasty; When placed on a face. Look away, it's to0 weird. They're all over the place.

In this episode, we discuss trypophobia, the fear of holes.

*Disclaimer* This episode contains discussions surrounding self harm and suicide.

Cryptic and disturbing; Robbing lives of the youth. They call themselves whales. Time to bring light to the truth. Bad bangs and chicken legs: Momo haunts us as well. Don't look for too long; She's creepy as hell.

In this episode we discuss the viral Blue Whale and Momo Challenges.

Tight space, trapped inside, unable to breathe. Panic hits and heart races; Feels like you can’t leave. Around are others, they’re doing okay. Take control of the thoughts and keep them at bay.

In this episode we discuss the science, stories, and therapies about claustrophobia.

Don't look behind you, or in the rear-view mirror. They sneak into the back; feel their breath in your ear. Hidden among clothes or in an attic up high. Right under our noses. The house creeks while they hide.

In this episode, we discuss true stories and urban legends of people hiding in the shadows of cars, closets, and attics.

Down the wrong pipe; panic ensues. Is the time ripe? It's up to you. It's just a thought, all is okay. Eat carefully and slow. Today's not the day.

*UPDATE: Re-uploaded with fixed audio.*

In the first episode of our new Phobia Phriday series, we discuss the fear of choking AKA pseudodysphagia.

The book with the bears. Yes, we know their name. But as we age, and we look back; nothing is the same. This happened once before, but I don't remember when. Another life, or in a dream. It's déjà vu all over again.

In this special episode, we discuss the different theories behind déjà vu and the Mandela Effect.