Going to the bathroom isn't a big deal to most people but for those who suffer from paruresis, peeing in public can cause major anxiety. In this episode, we break down the disorder, how it interferes with major life activities like work and dating, and offer tips to get over it.

Guests: 

Dan Rocker, President of the International Paruresis Association and licensed therapist

Credits: 

Host: Larry Mullins

Producers: Dempsey Pillot and Jill Webb

Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe

Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood 

Elijah doesn't mind the color green, but he goes out of his way to avoid eating green foods - especially vegetables. He's scared that one day he will bite into a salad and it'll "poison" him.

Is his fear rooted in truth though? On this week's episode of "Your Weirdest Fears," host Larry Mullins sits down with food phobia specialist Felix Economakis to find out! 

You can learn more about Felix, the TV show he currently consults on and all his other work here.

Host: Larry Mullins

Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot

Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe

Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood 

If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to YourWeirdestFears@audacy.com for a chance to be on the show!

Molly is mortified by buttons. She tells us that when she was a little girl she nearly choked on one. Ever since the incident, she's gone out of her way to avoid the small items. Surprisingly, she's not alone.

On this week's episode of "Your Weirdest Fears," host Larry Mullins chats with author and journalist Kate Summerscale. Having just written a book about phobias - and the fear of buttons specifically - she offers her insight. Listen as she breaks down what the fear really indicates and how to overcome it!

You can learn more about Kate and her new book, "The Book of Phobias and Manias: A History of Obsession," here.

Host: Larry Mullins

Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot

Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe

Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood 

If you have a weird fear you’d like to share, submit it to YourWeirdestFears@audacy.com for a chance to be on the show!