Discovery Channel featured psychologist Dr. Justin D’Arienzo in the 2026 Shark Week special My Strange Shark Addiction

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Dr. Justin D’Arienzo was featured on Discovery Channel’s Shark Week 2026 special My Strange Shark Addiction, helping Casey confront a severe shark phobia, or galeophobia. Casey traveled from Oregon to Florida specifically to work with Dr. D’Arienzo, who guided him through progressive exposure techniques from managing his anxiety around images of sharks to ultimately interacting with a live shark. The episode premiered July 31, 2026, on Discovery Channel.