I Didn't Want Kids! | Being Afraid Of Having Kids Because Of Emetophobia | Emetophobia Recovery | Handle Emetophobia Ep. 8

Can you be a good parent if you have emetophobia?In this episode, Katie and Ally tackle one of the biggest questions many people with emetophobia quietly wrestle with: pregnancy, parenting, and raising children while living with a fear of vomiting.They discuss fears around morning sickness, labor, stomach bugs, sick kids, and the reality of how emetophobia can affect family life. They also share personal stories about pregnancy, motherhood, safety behaviors, mom guilt, recovery, and what happens when the thing you're most afraid of becomes part of everyday life.This is an honest conversation about fear, values, uncertainty, and why recovery matters—not just for you, but for the people you love.If you've ever wondered whether emetophobia should determine whether you have children, this episode is for you.Topics discussed:Pregnancy and emetophobiaMorning sickness fearsParenting with OCDStomach bugs and sick childrenSafety behaviors in motherhoodMom guilt and anxietyExposure and response prevention (ERP)Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Recovery while raising kidsBecause the goal isn't to stay safe. The goal is to learn that you can handle life—even when it's uncertain. 💛Join the HANDLE Community:https://handle.mn.co/Dr. Max Maisel on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drmaxocd/OCD SoCal:https://ocdsocal.org