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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
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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 propensity. This is when you have an exceptionally intense, often visceral, response to anything ‘disgusting,’ which fa...
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 intense anxiety and distress. People with OCD often engage in repetitive behaviours or ritua...
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 - ‘I go to parties, I chat to everyone, I manage a successful team at work, how can I be sociall...
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 explore the subject of 'why so some people take longer to overcome their emetophobia'? Click on the i...
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://www.tiktok.com/@UCF6vCMhoF98TKKe7DKBlfgw Thanks for watching :) ------------------------ ...
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: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emetophobiafree/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emeto...
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://www.facebook.com/emetophobiafree TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCF6vCMhoF98TKKe7DKBlfgw Than...
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://www.tiktok.com/@UCF6vCMhoF98TKKe7DKBlfgw Thanks for watching :) ------------------------ Em...
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://www.facebook.com/emetophobiafree TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCF6vCMhoF98TKKe7DKBlfgw Than...
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/emetophobiafree/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emetophobiafree TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCF6vCMh...
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.ee/emetophobia Connect with us at the links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e...
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.facebook.com/emetophobiafree TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCF6vCMhoF98TKKe7DKBlfgw Thanks fo...
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 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCF6vCMhoF98TKKe7DKBlfgw Thanks for watching :) ----------------...
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: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emetophobiafree/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emetophobiafree TikTok...
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.tiktok.com/@UCF6vCMhoF98TKKe7DKBlfgw Thanks for watching :) ------------------------ Emetophob...
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 Thanks for watching :) ------------------------ Emetophobia is the fear of vomiting/si...
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, but rather an interplay of limiting beliefs and thinking styles that can be tackled without exposure. The conversation covers practical tips for setting boundaries, managing expectations, and focusing on positive experiences. The hosts encourage...
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. Sophie's Emetophobia was so debilitating that she was unable to leave the room without the assistance of someone else and at one point she made an attempt to end her own life. The professionals involved in her care held case study meetings about her as she...
‘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 with the phobia as a young child. During her childhood, Deb experienced her father suffering with the same fear. She also recognised his resistance to seeking any help for fear of ridicule, judgment and shame. Deb remembers her Emetophobia worsening as she becam...
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 worse over the years. In Kane’s words, his life with emetophobia was ‘bland’. He didn’t get excited, didn’t enjoy partaking in experiences and didn’t know who he had become. Kane avoided social events, created excuses and restricted his life to such ...
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