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ENCORE: Ruddiculous Holiday Party

Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen Asma

CHAPTER

Unmasking Childhood Fears

This chapter explores the relationship between childhood fears and phobias, recounting personal anecdotes of anxiety surrounding common fears such as clowns and bugs. The speakers share vivid memories of nightmares and the humorous yet distressing ways these fears impacted their youth. Through a discussion of exposure therapy and psychological theories, they reflect on how these early experiences shape our perception of fear throughout life.

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