What are some of the most common phobias?

Oct 31, 2026 4 min

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We’ve all got fears. For some, it’s the dark, for others, it’s spiders, heights, or maybe even something as ordinary as a phone call. But when those fears take root and are no longer reasonable; when they take over, that’s when they cross into the territory of phobias. Phobias remind us that our brains, for all their brilliance, aren’t always working in our favor and are flawed. According to a survey by Anxiety UK, there are ten phobias that show up more often than the rest. So what are these phobias? And are there any phobias related to animals?In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Where does our phobia of clowns come from?⁠ ⁠Can I cure my fear of spiders?⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What is omphalophobia, the fear of belly buttons?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast : 2025-10-31 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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