Sorry I'm late putting this out this week! Last episode of the season! See you all in September. Have a great summer catching up on all the podcasts you missed and reading THE EMETOPHOBIA MANUAL by Ken Goodman, and GAG REFLECTIONS by Dara Lovitz and David Yusko, Ph.D. Host: Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia SpecialistTrigger Warnings: Words only such as vomit and sick.Opening Quotation: "The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool." ~ William Shakespeare Intro Music: YouTube Audio Library, "Far Away (Sting)" by MK2, Used with Permission.Anna's Website: www.emetophobiahelp.orgSupport the show (http://www.buymeacoff.ee/emethelp)

Dr. Karen Levine talks about her approach to treating emetophobia in children with her playful, humorous approach.Host: Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia SpecialistAnna Interviews: Dr. Karen Levine, Harvard LecturerTrigger Warnings: Words only such as vomit and throw up.Opening Quotation: "Playfulness, used in a manner that the child finds funny, is a useful tool in treating many fears in young children. "   ~ Dr. Karen Levine Intro Music: YouTube Audio Library, "Far Away (Sting)" by MK2, Used with Permission.Anna's Website: www.emetophobiahelp.orgSupport the show (http://www.buymeacoff.ee/emethelp)

Alex's mother was emetophobic, and Alex has the phobia too. But now she's a nurse with four kids! A courageous and inspirational woman.Host: Anna Christie, Psychotherapist, and Emetophobia SpecialistAnna Interviews: Alex from WisconsinTrigger Warnings: Words such as "vomit" "throw up" "nauseous" "sick"Opening Quotation: "If it's not one thing it's your mother. "   ~Sigumund Freud Intro Music: YouTube Audio Library, "Far Away (Sting)" by MK2, Used with Permission.Anna's Website: www.emetophobiahelp.orgSupport the show (http://www.buymeacoff.ee/emethelp)

Debra is the mom of a 13-yr-old boy with Autism who functions at a Grade 1 level, and a 9-yr-old girl with Type 1 Diabetes. Debra's story is incredible. This podcast will warm your heart even if you don't have emetophobia.Host: Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia SpecialistAnna Interviews: Debra, from New Jersey, USATrigger Warnings: The words “vomit” “sick" "ill" "nauseous" and one brief story of Ipecac given to a child, but there are no details in that story.Opening Quotation: "Sometimes even the greatest joys bring challenge, and children with special needs inspire a very, very special love. "   ~Sarah Palin Intro Music: YouTube Audio Library, "Far Away (Sting)" by MK2, Used with Permission.Anna's Website: www.emetophobiahelp.orgSupport the show (http://www.buymeacoff.ee/emethelp)

Host: Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia SpecialistAnna Interviews: Louise from London, Ontario, Canada (formerly of Norfolk, UK)Trigger Warnings: The words "vomit" and "sick" are usedOpening Quotation: "The paradox of trauma is that it has both the power to destroy and the power to transform and resurrect"   ~Peter A. Levine Intro Music: YouTube Audio Library, "Far Away (Sting)" by MK2, Used with Permission.Anna's Website: www.emetophobiahelp.orgI APOLOGIZE FOR THE SLIGHT ECHO IN THIS EPISODE. IT'S MY FAULT! ~AnnaSupport the show (http://www.buymeacoff.ee/emethelp)

Anna talks with Savannah who only fears other people vomiting.  They also discuss having emetophobia and OCD.Host: Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia SpecialistAnna Interviews: Savannah from Greater Vancouver, CanadaTrigger Warnings: The words “vomit” “sick” and “stomach flu” are used.Opening Quotation: "The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek "   ~Joseph Campbell Intro Music: YouTube Audio Library, "Far Away (Sting)" by MK2, Used with Permission.Anna's Website: www.emetophobiahelp.orgSupport the show (http://www.buymeacoff.ee/emethelp)

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 SpecialistAnna Interviews: Dr. David Kosins from Seattle, WA, USATrigger Warnings: Words are occasionally usedOpening Quotation: "Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful. And believe that anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you."   ~Misty Copeland Intro Music: YouTube Audio Library, "Far Away (Sting)" by MK2, Used with Permission.Anna's Website: www.emetophobiahelp.orgDr. David Kosins: [email protected] the show (http://www.buymeacoff.ee/emethelp)

Anna talks with Tiara who still has emetophobia but she hasn't let it keep her from marriage, children and careerHost: Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia SpecialistAnna Interviews: Tiara Walker from Atlanta, Georgia, USATrigger Warnings: The words “vomit” “throw up” and “carsick” are used.Opening Quotation: "Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other"   ~Walter Elliot Intro Music: YouTube Audio Library, "Far Away (Sting)" by MK2, Used with Permission.Anna's Website: www.emetophobiahelp.orgSupport the show (http://www.buymeacoff.ee/emethelp)

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 SpecialistTrigger Warnings: Words (vomit, throw up, was sick)Opening Quotation: "An exciting and inspiring future awaits you beyond the noise in your mind, beyond the guilt, doubt, fear, shame, insecurity and heaviness of the past you carry around."   ~Debbie Ford Intro Music: YouTube Audio Library, "Far Away (Sting)" by MK2, Used with Permission.Anna's Website: www.emetophobiahelp.orgSupport the show (http://www.buymeacoff.ee/emethelp)

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 SpecialistAnna Interviews: Ulla from SwedenTrigger Warnings: The words "vomit" and "was sick" are occasionally used.Opening Quotation: "Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."   ~Winston Churchill Intro Music: YouTube Audio Library, "Far Away (Sting)" by MK2, Used with Permission.Anna's Website: www.emetophobiahelp.orgSupport the show (http://www.buymeacoff.ee/emethelp)