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Handle Emetophobia

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by Momming with Emetophobia and OCD

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If you’ve happened upon this show, there’s a decent chance you’ve Googled something like… ‘Am I going to throw up?’ or ‘How long until I’m in the clear?’ …or maybe you’ve just spent way too much time trying to not feel nauseous. And if that’s you… We just want to say—you’re not crazy…and you’re definitely not alone.” This podcast is called Handle Emetophobia. And it’s not gonna be about avoiding triggers, it’s not about staying safe, and it’s definitely not about finding a way to never throw up again. It’s about retraining your brain and learning how to actually LIVE… even when your brain

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June 24, 2026

The Hidden Link Between Emetophobia & Social Anxiety | Handle Emetophobia Ep. 11

<p><strong>What if people see?</strong></p><p>For many people with emetophobia, the fear isn&#39;t just vomiting—it&#39;s vomiting <strong>in front of other people</strong>.</p><p>In this episode of <strong>Handle Emetophobia</strong>, Katie and Ally dive into the hidden relationship between emetophobia and social anxiety. They explore why public embarrassment feels so threatening, why many of us become hyperaware of what other people might think, and how fear can disguise itself as anger and judgment.</p><p>Katie shares several recent public ERP exposures—including carrying a vomit bag through Target, intentionally making a scene by dropping a drink in public, and practicing telling someone, &quot;I don&#39;t feel well.&quot; They also discuss the backlash those exposures received online and have an honest conversation about trigger warnings, discomfort, and why recovery sometimes means allowing other people to misunderstand you. </p><p>Together they discuss:</p><ul><li>The fear of throwing up in public</li><li>Social anxiety and emetophobia</li><li>Public embarrassment exposures</li><li>Fear of judgment and rejection</li><li>Why anger is often fear in disguise</li><li>Trigger warnings and personal responsibility</li><li>Hot takes on recovery and willingness</li><li>Practical ways to challenge fear through ERP</li></ul><p>Whether you&#39;re afraid of vomiting in public, being judged by others, or simply making a scene, this episode is a reminder that recovery isn&#39;t about controlling the world around you.</p><p>It&#39;s about learning that you can handle whatever the world brings.</p><p><strong>You can handle it.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Natasha Daniels | How To Help Kids When the Fear of Throwing Up Takes Over:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-parenting-survival-raising-kids-with-ocd-anxiety/id1205679186?i=1000771845927FearCast Podcast | Trigger Warnings with Nathan Peterson, Kelley Franke, and Lauren Rosen:https://youtu.be/E8dNG7t4aLE?is=80b1IoaH3UvPlzwAYour Anxiety Toolkit | &quot;But My Fear Is Different&quot; -- The Anxiety Trick That&#39;s Derailing Your Recovery (with Drew Linsalata):https://youtu.be/YJDF6FyyBxk?is=pAAcdcF0pbsc9GRI</p>

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June 17, 2026

Raising A Child With Emetophobia | Ally's Parents Tell Their Side | Handle Emetophobia Ep. 10

<p>What is it like to raise a child with emetophobia before you even know emetophobia exists?</p><p>In this episode of <strong>Handle Emetophobia</strong>, Katie and Ally welcome Ally&#39;s parents to share their perspective on her childhood, family life, and recovery.</p><p>They talk openly about the early signs of anxiety, the accommodations they unknowingly made, the challenges of supporting a child with a phobia they didn&#39;t understand, and how their perspective has changed over the years.</p><p>You&#39;ll hear conversations about:</p><ul><li>Childhood emetophobia</li><li>Family accommodations</li><li>Parenting through anxiety and OCD</li><li>Recovery from a loved one&#39;s perspective</li><li>Public vomiting, health anxiety, and difficult memories</li><li>Supporting recovery without reinforcing fear</li><li>What they wish they had known years ago</li></ul><p>This episode is honest, funny, emotional, and filled with grace—for parents, for families, and for anyone who has ever looked back and thought, &quot;I did the best I could with what I knew.&quot;</p><p>Whether you&#39;re the one living with emetophobia or you&#39;re supporting someone who is, this conversation is a reminder that recovery is rarely a solo journey.</p><p><strong>The goal isn&#39;t to stay safe.</strong><br><strong>It&#39;s to realize that you don&#39;t have to be.</strong></p>

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June 10, 2026

Are They Helping Or Hurting Your Recovery? | Family Accommodations | Handle Emetophobia Ep. 9

<p>What happens when the people who love you most are accidentally helping your emetophobia stay alive?</p><p>In this episode of Handle Emetophobia, Katie and Ally talk about family accommodations—the ways spouses, parents, friends, and loved ones can unknowingly reinforce emetophobia and OCD through reassurance, avoidance, other safety behaviors, and attempts to reduce anxiety.</p><p>We discuss:<br />• Reassurance-seeking and why it never truly satisfies anxiety<br />• How accommodations become part of the fear cycle<br />• The challenges family members face when trying to support recovery<br />• Parenting children with emetophobia<br />• The difference between helping and enabling<br />• Why loved ones sometimes need to be willing to make us uncomfortable<br />• How families can become powerful allies in recovery</p><p>This episode is equal parts practical, funny, honest, and challenging. If you've ever asked someone, "Do you think I'm sick?" or "Do you think this food is safe?"—or if you've been the person answering those questions—this conversation is for you.</p><p>Recovery isn't about staying safe.</p><p>It's about learning that you can handle uncertainty—and helping the people around you learn that too.</p><p>You can handle it.</p>

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What is Handle Emetophobia?

If you’ve happened upon this show, there’s a decent chance you’ve Googled something like… ‘Am I going to throw up?’ or ‘How long until I’m in the clear?’ …or maybe you’ve just spent way too much time trying to not feel nauseous.

And if that’s you… We just want to say—you’re not crazy…and you’re definitely not alone.”

This podcast is called Handle Emetophobia. And it’s not gonna be about avoiding triggers, it’s not about staying safe, and it’s definitely not about finding a way to never throw up again.

It’s about retraining your brain and learning how to actually LIVE… even when your brain

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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