Emetophobia and Me: Through Fear to Freedom
By Jess Smith

If you’ve ever rearranged your whole life to avoid getting sick—you’re not alone.

For years, Jess Smith lived in the shadow of emetophobia—the all-consuming fear of vomiting. It dictated what she ate, where she went, and how she showed up in the world. It shaped her relationships, her motherhood journey, and even her sense of identity.

From a frightened five-year-old avoiding school dinners, to a young mother lining the room with towels just in case, Jess carried a secret terror that no one seemed to understand. She tried to hide it. She tried to fight it. But the fear always followed… until she discovered something that changed everything.

In this raw, compassionate, and surprisingly uplifting memoir, Jess invites you into her journey—the dark moments, the awkward coping strategies, the guilt and shame, and the life-changing insights that allowed her to finally loosen fear’s grip.

You’ll discover:

• Why emetophobia isn’t really about being sick at all.
• How anxiety wires itself into your daily life—and how to begin unwiring it.
• The surprising truth that set Jess free (and can help you, too).
• Powerful, heart-centred reminders that you are not broken—and you are never alone.

Whether you live with emetophobia, general anxiety, panic disorder, or a fear you can’t quite name, Emetophobia and Me is a comforting hand to hold and a guide toward peace, self-trust, and freedom.

You are not afraid of what you think you are. You are afraid of what you think.

It’s time to see the truth—and take your life back.