On this episode, we invite passing strangers to confront their biggest fears on a hot mic: From the innocent fears of childhood—such as spiders or the dark—to deeply rooted anxieties like fear of losing loved ones, this week's guests share their deepest personal experiences with fear and how they choose to cope with those anxieties.
Along the way we learn the importance of community and support, as guests reflect on how their biggest fears influence their actions and relationships. Join Kelley for an exciting episode filled with introspection and encouragement.
Mentioned In This Episode:
- 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
- 01:05 Childhood Fear of the Dark
- 03:03 Arachnophobia...
- 04:50 Fear of Heights and a Future Skydiving Success Story?
- 08:00 The Fear of Getting Lost in Space
- 10:53 Empty Nest Syndrome: A Mother's Fear of Being Alone
- 13:59 Fear of Losing a Mother: A Child's Fear of Being Alone
- 16:56 Confronting Death and Living Life to the Fullest
- 20:37 Conclusion and Reflections
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Special thanks to Majestic Paula (@majesticpaula.art) for illustrating and designing the show's artwork.
Main theme written and performed by TJ Carson (@tjcarsonj), produced and arranged by Kelley Bostian. All additional music and SFX obtained through Motion Array under royalty free commercial licensing.
This podcast is produced, hosted, and edited by Kelley Bostian. Special thanks to Emmanuel Castillo, Chip McGuire, and Ashlyn Lewis for pre and post production assistance.
Normal Person Podcast is not commercially monetized. All rights reserved © Normal Person Podcast, 2024.
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