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The Emetophobia Free Podcast

The Emetophobia Free Podcast

EmetophobiaFree 71 Episodes Jul 1, 2026

This podcast offers insight, tips, and support for overcoming emetophobia, the fear of vomiting or feeling sick. Hosted by Rob Kelly, creator of The Thrive Programme: Emetophobia Free, it breaks down the phobia into understandable components and explains how beliefs and thinking styles drive it. The show features conversations with Thrive Programme Coaches and former or current sufferers, answering common questions about causes, coping skills, and ways partners can help. It emphasizes that emetophobia can be overcome with a better understanding of how it works.

Episodes

"Stop Talking To Yourself Like That." | Why Your Inner Voice Is Key to Beating Emetophobia
"Stop Talking To Yourself Like That." | Why Your Inner Voice Is Key to Beating Emetophobia Jul 1, 2026 2532 In this week's episode, host Michelle Johnson sits down with Theresa Saludo, an ex-emetophobe living in Sydney, Australia. Theresa shares the one thing that really changed things for her, and it wasn't more exposure to the thing she feared. It was learning to tackle the inner critic and get on her own team.Understanding the Critical VoiceHow many times a day do you think you put yourself
'Being sick in public would be unbearable,' : Why social anxiety plays a huge part in Emetophobia
'Being sick in public would be unbearable,' : Why social anxiety plays a huge part in Emetophobia Jun 11, 2026 2577 This episode highlights a common misconception around social anxiety. It is often thought socially anxious people are shy, reserved and likely to avoid public situations. When in reality social anxiety is often much more subtle. Examples include: Dreading a phone call, rehearsing what you'll say at the checkout, worrying what others think of how you look, worrying you've said the wrong t
I don't know who I would be without Emetophobia: Emetophobia and the Identity Crisis
I don't know who I would be without Emetophobia: Emetophobia and the Identity Crisis Mar 23, 2026 2378 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 become all consuming very quickly so that many people start to identify as 'an emetophobe' and then struggle to understand or ever imagine who they
Emetofobie overwinnen zonder exposure: hoe Sophie en Lisanne dit deden en nu anderen helpen
Emetofobie overwinnen zonder exposure: hoe Sophie en Lisanne dit deden en nu anderen helpen Mar 20, 2026 1999 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 om met emetofobie te leven en niet volledig begrepen te worden door je omgeving.Lisanne ontwikkelde emetofobie op haar 15e. De constante angst voor buikgrie
The Language That Fuels Emetophobia and How to Change It
The Language That Fuels Emetophobia and How to Change It Feb 18, 2026 2034 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 language quietly fuels emetophobia and how changing your words can begin changing your fear. Because your inner voice isn’t just background noise… it’s running the whole show. Emetop
Exercise and Emetophobia - How to reclaim your fitness!
Exercise and Emetophobia - How to reclaim your fitness! Feb 5, 2026 2576 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 because you never feel fit enough or good enough? This episodes delves into the relationship between emetophobia and exercise.Michelle Johnson is joined this week by
Reclaim your Christmas: Navigating the festive season with Emetophobia
Reclaim your Christmas: Navigating the festive season with Emetophobia Dec 6, 2025 2314 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 bo
Hope for the most 'complex' cases of Emetophobia: Sophie's self-led journey to freedom
Hope for the most 'complex' cases of Emetophobia: Sophie's self-led journey to freedom Dec 4, 2025 3185  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 h
Breaking Generations of Silence & Stigma: Grandmother Deb’s Journey to Freedom from Emetophobia
Breaking Generations of Silence & Stigma: Grandmother Deb’s Journey to Freedom from Emetophobia Oct 20, 2025 1752 ‘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
Emetophobia Has No Gender: Kane's Journey to Emetophobia-Free
Emetophobia Has No Gender: Kane's Journey to Emetophobia-Free Oct 6, 2025 2745 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
I Shaved My Head and Survived on 500 Calories Because of Emetophobia: But it Didn't Win!
I Shaved My Head and Survived on 500 Calories Because of Emetophobia: But it Didn't Win! Sep 15, 2025 2699 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 had been missed due to lack of knowledge and understanding. Once discovering that she wasn’t alone, Melina began her journey to becoming emetophobia-fre
Why Chronic Illness Won’t Stop You from Overcoming Emetophobia
Why Chronic Illness Won’t Stop You from Overcoming Emetophobia Sep 1, 2025 2203 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 the Emetophobia and so are reluctant to engage in the programme. In today's episode, Sam Marker and Michelle dive into why a medical condition is

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