152 — Conquer Any Fear with These Science-Backed Steps

People often say, "Face your fears," but they rarely share how to do it. Fortunately, there are specific steps you can take to make something feel a lot less scary. Whether you struggle with a fear of public speaking, a snake phobia, or a social phobia, this method can help. Therapists use exposure therapy in a controlled manner because it works. Some of the things I share are: The difference between fear and anxiety The top 10 most common fears The science-backed strategy for conquering fear How to create your own fear hierarchy A step-by-step plan for conquering fear The one thing to avoid when facing a fear Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)! Offers From Our Sponsors BetterHelp — Go to BetterHelp.com/MENTALLYSTRONG today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! ZocDoc — Find a doctor or therapist today by downloading the app for free at ZocDoc.com/stronger ButcherBox — Go to Butcherbox.com/stronger and use code stronger at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus $30 off! Shopify — Sign up for your dollar-per-month trial at Shopify.com/mentallystronger Aqua Tru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout! GhostBed — Join the 60,000 happy customers that have found their perfect mattress with GhostBed. Check out GhostBed.com/stronger and use code STRONGER at checkout for 50% off your order today. Uncommon Goods — Get 15% off your next gift at UncommonGoods.com/stronger Wildgrain — Free Croissants in every box and $30 off your first box when you go to Wildgrain.com/stronger or use code stronger at checkout Connect with the Show Buy Amy's books on mental strength Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Email the show — [email protected] Order 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices