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Listen "Episode 058: Facing Your Fears With Margee Kerr"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Caleb and Todd talk with Margee Kerr about how to face your fear and the benefits of fear.
Guest Links
Margee's website
Margee on Twitter
Margee on Instagram
Scream by Margee Kerr
Links Mentioned
Lore
Learner's Corner Recommended Resource
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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Thank you for listening to the Learner's Corner Podcast.
We hope you'll join us for next week's episode.
Until next time, keep learning and keep growing.
Guest Links
Margee's website
Margee on Twitter
Margee on Instagram
Scream by Margee Kerr
Links Mentioned
Lore
Learner's Corner Recommended Resource
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
New Episode Every Tuesday
Join Us Every Tuesday
Thank you for listening to the Learner's Corner Podcast.
We hope you'll join us for next week's episode.
Until next time, keep learning and keep growing.
In God we trust