The Emetophobia Free Podcast
Emetophobia (vomit/sickness phobia) insights, tips and support from Emetophobia-Free
Hosted by Rob Kelly - creator of The Thrive Programme: Emetophobia Free - these podcasts will demystify and deconstruct this phobia in order to explain how and why people suffer from it, and how they can overcome it. Although terrifying and debilitating to the sufferer, emetophobia is actually quite easy to understand - when you break it down into its component parts. The better you understand the phobia, the easier it is for you to overcome it and get helpful, empowering support from friends and family.
Featuring in-depth discussions with Thrive Programme Coaches and former/present sufferers of emetophobia - we’ll answer all your questions, starting with these:
What really causes emetophobia? What are the beliefs and thinking styles that drive it? How can you build your coping skills and overcome it? How can your partner best support you?
and Why do only certain types people suffer with this phobia?
Over 20,000 people worldwide have completely overcome their emetophobia using our unique methodology. Based on clinical experience, scientific research and applied psychology, our programme will explain how your emetophobia was created, and how you can - safely and carefully - get rid of it completely
Episodes
69 episodes
I don't know who I would be without Emetophobia: Emetophobia and the Identity Crisis
This episode centres around the concept of Emetophobia forming part of a person's identity. Identity as defined by Erikson, E. H. (1968), is a coherent sense of self that develops over time. Once a person has created Emetophobia, it can b...
Emetofobie overwinnen zonder exposure: hoe Sophie en Lisanne dit deden en nu anderen helpen
In deze eerste Nederlandstalige podcast over emetofobie delen Thrive Programme coaches Lisanne Prooij en Sophie Hintzbergen hun inspirerende verhalen over het overwinnen van hun extreme angst voor overgeven. Zij weten als geen ander hoe het is ...
The Language That Fuels Emetophobia and How to Change It
How often do you tell yourself: “I can’t handle this” or “That would be absolutely awful”? Once a day? Ten times? Every time you feel slightly nauseous?In this episode, Michelle Johnson and Samantha Marker explore how langua...
Exercise and Emetophobia - How to reclaim your fitness!
Do you avoid exercise because of your fear of being sick? Do you fear you will accidentally push yourself too hard and vomit? Or do you fear you will see someone else be sick while exercising? Do you also find exercise disheartening becau...
Reclaim your Christmas: Navigating the festive season with Emetophobia
In this festive episode, Coaches Michelle Johnson and Joy Ferguson discuss specific strategies for managing emetophobia during Christmas gatherings. They emphasise the importance of understanding that emetophobia is not actually about sickness,...
Hope for the most 'complex' cases of Emetophobia: Sophie's self-led journey to freedom
We have had lots of incredible guests on the Emetophobia-Free podcast but today's guest Sophie is truly exceptional. Sophie's Emetophobia started at a young age and was so severe that she spent the full 7 years at CAMHS. Soph...
Breaking Generations of Silence & Stigma: Grandmother Deb’s Journey to Freedom from Emetophobia
‘Don’t be embarrassed by anything, because this is a real thing, and you are not the only one suffering!’ are the supportive words of advice from long-term Emetophobia sufferer and Grandmother Deb. Deb first remembers struggling wit...
Emetophobia Has No Gender: Kane's Journey to Emetophobia-Free
Research suggests that the majority of Emetophobia sufferers are female but Kane's inspirational story shows that it can affect anyone. Kane developed emetophobia while serving in the royal navy in his 20’s and the phobia got progressively wors...
I Shaved My Head and Survived on 500 Calories Because of Emetophobia: But it Didn't Win!
In today's episode, Melina discusses her experience with severe emetophobia. Melina’s anxiety began at a very young age and after 10 different diagnoses of mental health issues, Melina finally discovered her true struggle of emetophobia. This h...
Why Chronic Illness Won’t Stop You from Overcoming Emetophobia
We receive many emails from people who are suffering from Emetophobia alongside a diagnosed medical condition (IBS, Crohn's disease, POTs, Celiac disease to name but a few). Many are concerned that their diagnosis will stop them from overcoming...
Why Thriving Parents Are Key to Helping Kids Beat Emetophobia
Coach Chloe joins Michelle Johnson on this week's episode to discuss her tumultuous journey through the programme with her daughter Ava who was suffering with Emetophobia. Despite supporting Ava as best she could through the programme, Chloe wa...
I Could Handle Blood and Violence—But Not Vomit: An Ex-Police Officer’s Emetophobia Journey
In today’s emotional episode, ex-police officer and Kindergarten teacher Steph joins Coach Michelle & Coach Lauren discuss Steph’s journey to becoming Emetophobia-free. From her career as a police officer turned Kindergarten te...
Too Afraid to Eat: Why Emetophobia Didn't Take Our Granddaughter From Us
In today’s episode, Debi Morgan joins Michelle Johnson to discuss her journey of supporting her granddaughter through the Emetophobia-free programme. Debi discusses the best ways to support family members who are experiencing emetophobia, pitfa...
Why is imagination SO important when it comes to overcoming Emetophobia?
In today’s episode, Coach Matt and Coach Michelle discuss the power of our imagination when it comes to overcoming emetophobia. If you're not actively using your imagination to help you, it will likely be working against you... so get comfy and...
No Coach, No Problem: Sarah’s Solo Journey Through the Emetophobia-Free Programme
We were delighted to welcome Emetophobia-Free Thriver of The Year 2024 winner Sarah to join us on the podcast! Sarah shares her story of overcoming emetophobia with just the Emetophobia-Free manual. The phobia began for Sarah at 12 ...
How do you know when you’re over Emetophobia?
It seems like an obvious question doesn't it... but the unhelpful thinking styles and limiting beliefs shared by emetophobes the world over often create doubt and uncertainty when it comes to knowing if they are over their emetophobia or not......
Years of Nausea, Physical Pain and Endless Tests — Then I Learned It Was Emetophobia, Not Illness
In this episode Shannon shares her long journey to discover the root cause of her physical pain, nausea and discomfort. From a young age, Shannon was living with almost constant nausea and a belief that she had something wrong with her, and was...
I Lost Who I Was While Trying to Help My Daughter Overcome Emetophobia: A Mum's Journey
Navigating life as a parent when your child is suffering from Emetophobia can be really difficult. Claire shares the difficulties she faced while helping her daughter through Emetophobia and how the pressure of the situation took a toll on her ...
6–8 Weeks Is Possible, But Your Emetophobia Recovery Is Not a Race
In this episode Michelle Johnson is joined by Coach Samantha Marker to talk about the 6-8 week timeframe mentioned in the programme. The podcast is incredibly reassuring with the main message being that recovery within 6-8 weeks is entirely pos...
Single Mum vs. Emetophobia: How I Learned to be Truly Calm When My Kids Throw Up
Sunneva is a single mum of two boys who was aware of her Emetophobia from a very young age Her initial reaction would be to run away from each situation involving sickness, whilst creating anxiety and panic. Despite her emetophobia, Sunneva bec...
Pregnant with a sickness bug.. and stronger than ever! Emma's journey since overcoming Emetophobia.
Welcome to a very heartwarming episode! Ex-emetophobe Emma joins ex-emetophobe and Emetophobia-Free coach Michelle Johnson to talk all things pregnancy and sickness bugs. Since overcoming their fears, both Michelle and Emma have fallen pr...
I suffered with Emetophobia for almost 50 years - Now I’m cured!
Anne’s Emetophobia years: Anne experienced her Emetophobia for around 50 years before overcoming it.She used to believe her phobia began because a student was sick on her during a school assembly, which lead to ...
No doctors could explain my daughter's constant nausea - they didn't know about Emetophobia.
When Annabel’s daughter Charlotte started to complain of regular stomach aches and nausea, as well as expressing difficulty remaining in the school environment, at around the age of 7, Mum Annabel was at a loss. Charlotte was taken to many doct...
How I beat Emetophobia, built a career in healthcare and effectively manage my autoimmune disease.
As an occupational therapist, Hannah is faced with many people who are sick regularly. When she had Emetophobia, Hannah would escape these situations due to the fear she was creating. Hannah also experienced contamination OCD, IBS, trouble slee...
Fearless Travel: Beat Emetophobia and Embrace the World!
Does your intense fear of vomit stop you from travelling? Ex-emetophobe Lauren Singer joins Michelle Johnson on the podcast to talk all things Emetophobia and travel.Lauren developed her Emetophobia from around 5 years old. Before the E...