Tools for THE WORK
I’ve gathered the books, podcasts, and tools that have genuinely shaped my own recovery journey — the ones that helped me understand fear, practice exposure, sit with uncertainty, and choose values over avoidance. These are resources I trust and return to, and I’m sharing them here in case they serve you too. Take what helps. Leave what doesn’t. And remember — no resource replaces doing the work… but the right ones can remind you that you’re not doing it alone.
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Books
For the bookworms, workbook aficionados, and journalers among us… 📕 📖 📝
Free Yourself from Emetophobia: CBT Guide, Keyes + Veale
A great source of information w/ real stories that effectively describe causes & experiences in your brain/body. Explains safety behavior + exposure effects.
The Self Compassion Workbook for OCD, Quinlan
KQ is my FAVE. All of the great ERP and OCD tools and insights filtered through the lens of self-compassion w/ focus on emotions like shame. With a non-judgmental approach through exposures.
The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD, Hershfield + Corboy
Hands down the most comprehensive, navigable, accessible, well-researched, and empowering resource for all themes of OCD I’ve encountered thus far.
Gag Reflections: Conquering Fear of Vomit, Lovitz + Yusko
Written by a therapist and a client, walking through the journey to overcoming the phobia. Widely respected in the emetophobia podcast world.
Is Fred in the Refrigerator? Taming OCD, Shala Nicely
A true story told artfully, walking through someone’s life experience with the good, the bad, the ugly and a hopeful path to recovery.
The Emetophobia Manual, by Ken Goodman
A unique perspective on emetophobia recovery with a metaphorical through-line that makes it less threatening, with exposures to help in your journey.
The Mental Compulsions Workbook for OCD, Rosen
Lauren Rosen gives incredible insight into how compulsions work and what is actually happening in our brains when we hold onto them.
Facing Mighty Fears About Throwing Up, Huebner
A great descriptive text to learn about emetophobia in a way that feels non-threatening. Written for kids but I got a lot out it as well.
Freedom from OCD, A Personalized Recovery Program, Grayson
This book helped me connect the dots between emetophobia and uncertainty (+how to accept it). Very informational & practical w/ tips to design your own recovery program, navigate specific themes, & clarify OCD spectrum disorders.
Guts: a Graphic Novel, Rania Telgemeier
A graphic novel geared towards kids and functions much more like an exposure book. Follows the life of a girl who struggles w/ emetophobia & feeling weird.
Podcasts
Grow while out on the walk, doing the dishes, or on a long drive… 🎧 🔊🚶🏽♀️ 🚗
Your Anxiety Toolkit w/ Kimberley Quinlan
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Fearcast w/ Kevin Foss
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Emetophobia Help w/ Anna Christie
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