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The average individual is far more likely to die in a car accident than from a communicable disease...yet we are still much more fearful of the epidemic. Even at our most level-headed, the thought of an epidemic can inspire terror. As Philip Alcabes persuasively argues in Dread, our anxieties about epidemics are created not so much by the germ or microbe in question - or the actual risks of contagion - but by the unknown, the undesirable, and the misunderstood.

FINALIST FOR THE GOVERNOR GENERAL'S LITERARY AWARD A CBC BEST CANADIAN NONFICTION BOOK OF 2022 AN INDIGO TOP TEN BEST SELF-HELP BOOK OF 2022 "A vital and deeply compelling read.” —Adam McKay, award-winning writer, director and producer (Don’t Look Up) “Britt Wray shows that addressing...

Welcome to Dread Talks, where we fearlessly dive into the conversations we often avoid. From money woes to tangled relationships, death, mental health, and sexuality, no topic is off-limits. Hosted by Nicole Renee, a licensed psychotherapist, each episode aims to dismantle societal barriers and encourage listeners to embrace discomfort as a catalyst for growth. It's time to stop avoiding, start accepting our perfect imperfections, and tackle the tough stuff together—because we avoid that too.

Welcome to Dread - Your guided meditation into a world of horror. Join me as we wander into the dark recess of your mind to explore and confront phobias, urban legends, and the natural, unnatural and supernatural. Subscribe, sit back and be chilled. [ALWAYS CHECK EPISODE TRIGGER WARNINGS]