Serotonin, Snakes, and Trypophobia

Published: Nov. 15, 2020, 7 p.m.

What are you scared of? This week, it's all about phobias: listen to find out why public speaking can be terrifying and why you have that weird dislike of pictures of holes. In our SNPit, Ash tells us how our brains deceive us into thinking prettier food is healthier.

To read more about phobias, check out these articles:

Why Do We Develop Certain Irrational Phobias?

Serotonin Synthesis and Reuptake in Social Anxiety Disorder

Unlocking The Psychology Of Snake And Spider Phobias

Common phobia you have never heard of: Fear of holes may stem from evolutionary survival response

Coffee bubble phobia may be deep-seated aversion to parasites

My Fear Of Spiders Was So Debilitating, I’m In Exposure Therapy. Here’s What It’s Like.

How Virtual Reality Can Help Overcome the Fear of Driving 


For more about why prettier food is perceived as healthier, have a look at this:

Why Consumers Think Pretty Food Is Healthier


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AhDah Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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