Erin, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and OCD Specialist, raises awareness about emetophobia. Erin explains what emetophobia is, differentiates between emetophobia and OCD, and discusses effective treatments, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). She shares various exercises to desensitize the fear of vomiting and provides insights into related conditions. Stay tuned for the next episode honoring Pride Month with a discussion into sexual orientation OCD. 00:00 Introduction to OCD Awareness 00:50 Understanding Emetophobia 01:30 Meet Erin: Your OCD Specialist 01:56 Mental Health Awareness Month Recap 03:31 What is Emetophobia? 04:16 Phobias vs. OCD 05:44 OCD and Emetophobia: Behaviors and Compulsions 11:24 Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy 15:19 Practical Exposure Exercises 22:44 Conclusion and Next Steps ✨Content is proudly sponsored by NOCD. Go to NOCD.com/savage to get evidence-based treatment from US locations & abroad! ➡️If you're located in North Carolina or Virginia, step into the driver's seat of your mental health by clicking "Book Your Consult" to schedule your complimentary 15-minute video call with Erin. 🎥 ➡️Want more? 👏 Snag a spot on my email newsletter to get extra tips, tricks, & insider info. 📧Join my waitlist for exclusive access to Sole Sync with mindfulness meditations of nature & practical real-life situations!Shop my online store for OCD-themed merch to brighten your day. ☀️  ➡️Handpicked rec's for you: Try these children's vitamins for high-quality ingredients & custom flavors. Pediatrician approved! 🍊Needing passive income? Open a high-yield savings account with SoFi & get $25 for opening an account with my link! 💸Grab your go-to self-care from Peloton! Find me on the bike @ OCDerinD. 🚴‍♀️*These are affiliate links, which means I may get a kickback (at no additional cost to you) if you purchase after clicking.   ➡️Have questions? Submit them here to get a shout-out on the show! 🗣️   ➡️To rate the show: scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, & select "Write a Review" to let others know what you loved most about the episode! ✍️ When you leave that raving review, shoot me a message to get your special bonus! 🎉 Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.