Anna Christie

Emetophobia Help with Anna Christie

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Information about Emetophobia (Specific Phobia of Vomiting). Interviews with people who have emetophobia, are recovered, or therapists who treat it. Hosted by Anna Christie, psychotherapist, author and emetophobia specialist. Anna has a history of severe emetophobia and has been anxiety-free for over 20 years. TRIGGER WARNING: You may hear certain words on this podcast that are triggering such as "vomit" or "throw up." 

Author

Anna Christie

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.emetophobiahelp.org

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

The Fear of Others Only plus Emetophobia and OCD 13.05.2021

Anna talks with Savannah who only fears other people vomiting.  They also discuss having emetophobia and OCD. Host : Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia Specialist Anna Interviews: Savannah from Greater Vancouver, Canada Trigger Warnings : The words “vomit” “sick” and “stomach flu” are used. Opening Quotation: "The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek  "    ~Jose...

Dr. David Kosins: Group Therapy for Emetophobia 06.05.2021

Anna interviews Dr. Kosins who runs a group therapy program for emetophobics along with doing individual therapy with them.  Host : Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia Specialist Anna Interviews: Dr. David Kosins from Seattle, WA, USA Trigger Warnings : Words are occasionally used Opening Quotation: "Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful. And believe that anything is possible when y...

I didn't let emetophobia keep me from my goals in life 30.04.2021

Anna talks with Tiara who still has emetophobia but she hasn't let it keep her from marriage, children and career Host : Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia Specialist Anna Interviews: Tiara Walker from Atlanta, Georgia, USA Trigger Warnings : The words “vomit” “throw up” and “carsick” are used. Opening Quotation: "Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one af...

My ongoing recovery with exposure, CBT and now ACT 22.04.2021

Kelly Reissmann has recovered from emetophobia with CBT (exposure) and still works on her intrusive thoughts with ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)    **The Facebook group Anna and Kelly talk about is "Emetophobia Support (Private)" It has over 6,000 members. You may find Kelly and Anna there helping other people.  Host : Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia Specialist Tr...

Recovered from severe emetophobia and now I'm a nurse! 15.04.2021

Ulla had severe emetophobia and recovered in three months with CBT/exposure. Now she's a nurse working in lots of situations in hospital. Host : Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia Specialist Anna Interviews: Ulla from Sweden Trigger Warnings : The words "vomit" and "was sick" are occasionally used. Opening Quotation: "Success is not final; failure is not f...

Therapist Ken Goodman, author of "The Emetophobia Manual" 08.04.2021

Anna interviews Ken Goodman about his new book "The Emetophobia Manual" - the first self-help book for emetophobia by a licensed psychotherapist. Trigger Warnings : The words "vomit" and "throw up" are spoken. No stories are told. Link to Ken Goodman's Emetophobia Manual Link to Ken Goodman's Website   Intro Music: YouTube Audio Library, "Far Away (Stin...

A burning desire to have kids. Was my therapy good enough? 01.04.2021

Jessica describes her journey with emetophobia and the exposure therapy she had as well as her desire yet reluctance to have kids. Host : Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia Specialist Anna Interviews: Jessica from Toronto, Ontario, Canada Trigger Warnings : Words: "sick" and "vomit" Opening Quotation: "When at first you don't succeed, try, try again. &quot...

I'm fully healed after realizing I was never broken 26.03.2021

Anna interviews Nikki from the UK who is a counsellor now after recovering from severe emetophobia. Host : Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia Specialist Anna Interviews: Nikki Davison from England Trigger Warnings : Words only: vomit, being sick, being ill. Opening Quotation: "Life is like any other contact sport. You may encounter hardships of one sort or another. Wise people fin...

I'm 98% recovered. Let's call it 100% 12.03.2021

Anna interviews Christy from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Christy figured out her own way to recover from emetophobia and it turns out to be the same way that Anna and other emetophobia specialists recommend. Trigger Warnings : Words only: "vomiting, throw up, sick diarrhea" Opening Quotation: "We are healed from suffering only by experiencing it to the full. "    ~ Marcel proust...

Child Psychologist Dr. David Russ and Dr. Chris McCarthy - Kids and Emetophobia 05.03.2021

Drs. David and Chris talk about their Turnaround Anxiety Program for kids and its Emetophobia Supplement , plus how they treat emetophobia in kids and some tips for parents dealing with it. Host : Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia Specialist Anna Interviews: Dr. David Russ and Dr. Chris McCarthy Trigger Warnings : Words said: norovirus/bug, sick, vomit, throw up. No stories are told,...

I hid in a closet, plugging my ears. I was 3. Now I lead a full life. 26.02.2021

My guest talks about her experience as a child hiding in a closet and how that affected her growing up, being married and having her own children. I mention a new book by Ken Goodman, emetophobia therapist, "The Emetophobia Manual" available here on amazon.com , amazon.co.uk, and amazon.ca Host : Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia Specialist Anna Interviews: Melinda from Alba...

Therapists and Emetophobes: Don't be afraid of Exposure. Here's Why (monologue) 19.02.2021

Monologue for both emetophobes and therapists about the importance of ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), and a brief explanation of how it's done, so that folks don't need to fear it. There are NO trigger warnings for today's episode. Intro Music: YouTube Audio Library, "Far Away (Sting)" by MK2, Used with Permission. Support the show Anna's Website: www.emetopho...

I'm a terrible mother. Are you, though? We don't think so! 11.02.2021

Anna and Katie talk about how badly they behaved when their grown children were sick as kids, and why they believe they turned out fine without any phobias.   Host : Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia Specialist Anna Interviews: Katie Valencia of Wyoming. Trigger Warnings : The words "vomit" "throw up" and "was sick" are used. Katie tells one story of when...

The No-podcast Podcast (monologue for comic relief)! 05.02.2021

Anna tells the amusing story of how this week's podcast went so terribly wrong, and (speaking of EMPs) how her mother got hit by lightning 5 times. Support the show Anna's Website: www.emetophobiahelp.org Resource site for Clinicians: www.emetophobia.net MERCH for stress, anxiety, panic: www.katralex.com

I flew to Asia and took a cruise with emetophobia. 29.01.2021

And yes, there was a norovirus outbreak on the cruise ship! But I wouldn't have missed it for the world... Host : Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia Specialist Anna Interviews: Nicole Lamanes of Arizona Trigger Warnings : The words "vomit" "throw up" (one time) "sick" and "norovirus" are used. There are no stories of norovirus or any gory de...

"ThroughTheWave" Panic Attack Kit sold on Etsy 22.01.2021

Isla from Scotland has developed a helpful box of goodies to ease your panic attacks. She sells the kit on her Etsy page " Through the Wave ". (On the podcast I accidentally added an "s") Host : Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia Specialist Anna Interviews: Isla, from Scotland Trigger Warnings : Words - sickness, sick Opening Quotation: " Fear cannot be banishe...

Jessie's story of emetophobia and recovery 15.01.2021

Jessie talks about the unique way she acquired emetophobia and also the unique way she worked on her recovery.  A very inspirational podcast! Host : Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia Specialist Anna Interviews: Jessie Mulanax from Seattle, Washington, USA Trigger Warnings : The words "vomit" and "sick" may be used. No detailed stories. Opening Quotation: "Reco...

Sexual assault led to emetophobia 08.01.2021

Description: My guest talks about her experience of sexual assault as a young child, and how that led to her emetophobia. Her message is one of survival, strength and hope. Host : Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia Specialist Anna Interviews: Bianca Lilborn of Ontario, Canada Trigger Warnings : Sexual assault story is told, but not in detail. Nevertheless, it could trigger others with...

CBT/exposure is NOT about licking your shoe! 01.01.2021

Anna interviews Savannah Taylor from the UK who has encountered many therapists who ranged from incompetent to scammers to downright crazy. Trigger Warnings : "vomiting" and "was sick" are used. No gross stories or details. Host : Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia Specialist Opening Quotation: " We're all crazy and the only difference between patients and...

Anna's Christmas Message (Religious - Christian Content) 25.12.2020

Host : Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia Specialist Monologue by Anna     Trigger Warnings : none Description: This is a Christian Christmas message by Anna, delivered specifically for emetophobics at Christmas who are Christian or have a Christian background or interest. Everyone is welcome to listen to it, of course, even if you have another religion or no religion but I want to be...

Emetophobia therapist Peter Silin talks about his unique approach 17.12.2020

Host : Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia Specialist Anna Interviews: Emetophobia Therapist Peter Silin   Trigger Warnings : Word "vomit" and "throw up" are used once, and a few times the phrase "was sick." No stories are told or gory details about anything. Description: Peter and Anna discuss their approach to emetophobia therapy, the unique aspects of em...

Self-Love and Healing with recovered emetophobic Lisa Lopez 11.12.2020

Host : Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia Specialist Anna Interviews: Lisa Lopez     Trigger Warnings : none Description: Lisa Lopez told her incredible story of healing from emetophobia in Episode 3. She's the one who once lived on her bathroom floor, she was so anxious. She's returned to discuss her training on being a self-love coach and the new book she's writing. Th...

Avoidance and Safety Behaviours (Monologue) 03.12.2020

Host : Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia Specialist Monologue by Anna Christie on Avoidance and Safety Behaviours. Anna lists a lot of possible behaviours, and encourages listeners to make their own list. If you can put your list in order from easiest to most difficult to give up, you can slowly work on doing just that, and your emetophobia will improve significantly. Anna goes into m...

A Heart-Wrenching, Beautiful and Profound Story as a Cause 26.11.2020

Host : Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia Specialist Anna Interviews: Melina from Vernon, BC, Canada   Trigger Warnings : The word "vomit" and "throw up" are used occasionally. Melina tells a story of herself getting sick as a child on a subway. No gory details or anything, but sometimes just stories trigger people. Try to push through that if you can, as it's...

The Emetophobic Brain, Made Easy (Monologue) 19.11.2020

Host : Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia Specialist Today's podcast is a monologue by Anna. Trigger Warnings : The words "vomit," "nausea" and "diarrhea" are used in the medical sense. No stories or gory details. Description: Anna gives her version of "The Brain Made Easy" - explaining in simple words exactly what's happening in your b...

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