The Emetophobia Free Podcast

How many times have you felt nauseous but not actually been sick? 100 times? 200, 300, 500 times? Every single day of your life?? Research indicates emetophobes tend to feel more ill than the average person. You may have noticed this yourself, you may have even had tests or been diagnosed with gut issues such as IBS. While this may seem scary, the truth is that 99% of the time the daily nausea exp...

Children with emetophobia often experience panic attacks due to their phobia. As a parent, it can be worrying seeing your child go through such intense distress, and you may feel like whatever you do is futile. In this week’s podcast, Rob and Michelle, who was a primary school teacher and assistant headteacher for many years and is now a Thrive Programme Coach, discuss steps you can do when your c...

Emetophobia, the fear of vomiting, can be challenging for both parents and children to navigate. As a parent of a child with emetophobia, you can often feel lost as to what to do or how you can really help your child. In this week’s podcast, Rob and Michelle share their top 5 tips for how you can help your child manage and overcome their phobia.  1. Upskill your Knowledge about Emetophobia: Start...

How old were you when you first started worrying about being sick? Did you tell anyone about it? Who have you told now? In this week’s podcast, Rob is joined by Thrive Coach and ex-emetophobe Michelle to talk about what it’s like growing up with emetophobia, why so many people hide it from family members, and what happened when she finally told people about her fear. Many emetophobes feel afraid o...

Emetophobes are driven, hard-working people, but sometimes struggle when it comes to putting in the right amount of effort - often focussing too much on one area and less on areas that may hold the key to beating this fear.  In this week’s podcast, Rob and Joe discuss how to put in the right kind of effort for the right amount of time. Find out more: https://www.emetophobiafree.org https://linktr....

In this week’s podcast, Rob and Joe talk about your ‘inner voice.’ Also known as ‘self-talk,’ this is the constant internal dialogue you have all day, every day.  The thoughts we have and the way we talk to ourselves is immensely powerful. It can determine our mood, mental health and phobias such as emetophobia, but people often believe that their thoughts are passive, like they are automatic, or...

Easily grossed out? Sensitive to smells? Feel an 'ick' about a lot of things? In this week's podcast, Rob and Joe discuss the huge role disgust propensity plays in Emetophobia. Most people don’t like touching dirt, grime, mud and mould - unplugging drains, cleaning toilets, taking the bins out, but emetophobes have an extreme aversion to this sort of thing, known as disgust propensi...

Why do so many emetophobia sufferers also have OCD? Do you have any obsessive tendencies? Maybe you’ve even been diagnosed with OCD yourself? In this week’s podcast, Rob and Joe discuss why emetophobia and OCD seem to go hand in hand. What is OCD? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterised by intrusive thoughts, images, or urges known as obsessions, which create...

The massive part social anxiety plays in creating and maintaining emetophobia / Why all emetophobes have social anxiety / The key connection between social anxiety and emetophobia Social anxiety plays a big role in the development and maintenance of emetophobia, but it isn’t a concept that’s likely crossed many emetophobe’s minds. Social anxiety is often misinterpreted as being shy or introverted...

Most sufferers overcome their emetophobia in 6-8 weeks with our programme, however some can take much longer... why is that? Are they not putting enough effort in? Are they too busy?  Is there too much else going on in their lives? Do they have other co-morbid issues such as OCD, anorexia or intrusive thoughts?  Are some people 'just more complex'? In this weeks podcast, Joe and Rob expl...

Joe and Rob are discussing in depth, the fundamental skills needed in order to overcome your emetophobia for good. In particular, your belief in your ability to cope. Find out more: https://www.emetophobiafree.org https://linktr.ee/emetophobia Connect with us at the links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emetophobiafree/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emetophobiafree​ TikTok: https:...

Emetophobia effects millions of people worldwide, but we'd still consider it the secret phobia. Joe and Rob are talking about the anxieties and pressures emetophobia sufferers can feel in relation to their phobia and how to alleviate this, so that you can get the help you deserve.  Find out more: https://www.emetophobiafree.org https://linktr.ee/emetophobia Connect with us at the links below:...

Often overcoming your emetophobia isn't smooth sailing throughout. Joe and Rob discuss some of the more common hurdles you may come across and how to move past them, so that you can overcome this phobia for good. Find out more: https://www.emetophobiafree.org https://linktr.ee/emetophobia Connect with us at the links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emetophobiafree/ Facebook: https...

Becoming aware of how your significant other might be helping you to maintain your phobia could be the missing piece of the puzzle needed to overcome this for good. Find out more: https://www.emetophobiafree.org https://linktr.ee/emetophobia Connect with us at the links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emetophobiafree/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emetophobiafree​ TikTok: https://...

What do you think caused your fear of being sick? Well actually, it may not be what you first thought. Have a listen to todays podcast with Rob and Joe to learn more about this phobia and how you can overcome it. Find out more: https://www.emetophobiafree.org https://linktr.ee/emetophobia Connect with us at the links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emetophobiafree/ Facebook: https://ww...

Have you seen many different forms of help over the years? Unfortunately it's a narrative that a lot of emetophobia sufferers can relate to.  But there is hope! We're taking a look at where other treatments tend to go wrong.  Find out more: https://www.emetophobiafree.org https://linktr.ee/emetophobia Connect with us at the links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emetophobiafre...

In this episode Joe and Rob go into great depth on why exposure therapy isn't a helpful option when it comes to emetophobia and how you can overcome your phobia for good, without the need for exposure.  Find out more: https://www.emetophobiafree.org https://linktr.ee/emetophobia Connect with us at the links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emetophobiafree/ Facebook: https://www.fac...

Don't be put off by the title of the podcast! Joe and Rob are back discussing all things emetophobia and there's a lot of new insights for you to take away from this one.  Find out more: https://www.emetophobiafree.org https://linktr.ee/emetophobia Connect with us at the links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emetophobiafree/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emetophobiafree​...

In todays podcast, we're diving the important discussion around why you can't fail going through the programme. Why you essentially, have nothing to lose. If you're apprehensive about getting started, or waiting for the right moment, then please do have a listen.  Find out more: https://www.emetophobiafree.org https://linktr.ee/emetophobia Connect with us at the links below: Instagr...

In todays episode Rob and Joe discuss the roots of the programme, how an ex girlfriend started it all and how you can use the manual to overcome your phobia. Find out more: https://www.emetophobiafree.org https://linktr.ee/emetophobia Connect with us at the links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emetophobiafree/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emetophobiafree​ TikTok: https://www.tik...

In todays episode Rob and Joe discuss the limiting factors at play that stop a lot of emetophobes from helping themselves.  Find out more: https://www.emetophobiafree.org https://linktr.ee/emetophobia Connect with us at the links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emetophobiafree/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emetophobiafree​ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCF6vCMhoF98TKKe7DKBlfgw ...