Raising a child with Emetophobia, the fear of throw up, can be an isolating experience. It brings with it all sorts of fears. What if they can’t overcome their struggles? What if they can’t go to school? What if they stop eating entirely?

It is important that parents don’t feel alone on this journey. That is why I was so thrilled when Lauren, a parent in my AT Parenting Community, reached out and asked to be on my podcast. She was so excited about seeing her daughter’s progress that she wanted to share her story with others.

In this week’s episode of the AT Parenting Survival Podcast, I sat down with Lauren as we both discussed our experiences as moms to kids with Emetophobia. We explore what worked, what didn’t and how we try to manage our own anxiety around it all.

Resources:

AT Parenting Community

ATparentingsurvivalschool.com

Dr. David Russ and Anna Christie: emetophobia.net

Emetophobia: Understanding and Treating Fear of Vomit in Children and Adults by Dr. David Russ

Emetophobia! The Ultimate Kids’ Guide by Dr. David Russ

Facing Mighty Fears About Throw Up by Dawn Huebner

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This podcast episode is sponsored by NOCD. NOCD provides online OCD therapy in the US, UK, Australia and Canada. To schedule your free 15 minute consultation to see if NOCD is a right fit for you and your child, go to