Oct 30
Anxiety and The Obsession With Optimizing EVERYTHING (Episode 179)
Send a question or comment via text messageOptimization OCD seems to be a thing. Actually, across a large number of anxious people, the pull to get recovery, sleep, food, fitness, and even your own feelings exactly right is pretty common. This week we're talking about the drive t ... Show More
45m 20s
Oct 23
Courage When Anxiety Feels Really Bad (Episode 178)
Send a question or comment via text message"Yeah, but it feels so bad." We hear it constantly, and this week we answer it directly. When panic, dread, or intrusive thoughts are at full volume, how do you practice willful tolerance? This is where courage enters the chat.We talk ab ... Show More
39m 44s
Sep 2025
Emetophobia…Do You Have A Fear Of Vomiting? With Clinical Psychologist | Ep 299
Imagine living every day terrified that you or someone near you might vomit. Not just disliking it, but reorganising your life around avoiding it: skipping meals, dodging social events, even avoiding pregnancy or travel. This isn’t just a quirk or “sensitive stomach” it’s a phobi ... Show More
17m 4s
Send a question or comment via text message Emetophobia - an intense fear of vomiting and any thoughts or sensations associated with vomiting - is a more common struggle among anxious people than anyone might initial think. But Emetophobia can make its way into virtually every aspect of life, often resulting in a highly restricted lifestyle and a dramatic de ... Show More
