Exposure Therapy is a core component of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that involves gradually exposing individuals to the source of their fears in a controlled manner. The goal is to help them overcome their anxiety and phobias by retraining their neural circuits and reducing the emotional response to the feared stimulus.

The podcast episodes discuss how Exposure Therapy is used to treat a variety of anxiety-related issues, such as metaphobia (fear of vomiting), driving phobia, general fear and anxiety, and social anxiety. The episodes highlight the importance of this technique in desensitizing individuals to their fears and helping them develop coping strategies.

Exposure Therapy is presented as a key component of the treatment approach for these issues, often in combination with other CBT techniques like cognitive restructuring and mindfulness practices.