The Misophonia Podcast (Adeel Ahmad)
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| 06 Feb 2022 | Michelle - Finding Style in Coping with Sounds | 00:58:07 | |
Michelle works in medical sales and had a pretty typical onset story, though moved around a lot being in a military family. We talk about those early years, what it’s like working in her current role visiting a lot of clients, plus her go-to earplugs, and how she deals with home life living with her boyfriend and her teenage son. --- | |||
| 25 Feb 2022 | Jeffrey Scott Gould (Quiet Please...) - Discovering Shared Misophonia Experiences | 01:33:59 | |
Excited to finally bring out this conversation I had a few months ago with Jeffrey Scott Gould. You may already know the name if you’ve seen his documentary Quiet Please… The film did a lot to raise awareness for misophonia and help people with misophonia understand what they’re feeling and most importantly that they’re not alone. In this conversation we talk about why Jeffrey made the documentary, how he decided what to put in the film, the reactions for misophones, dealing with haters, infighting in the misophonia community, and of course his own life story, his coping tips, and what he’s been up to since the film. This was every bit as awesome as I was hoping and actually even exceeded that. --- | |||
| 09 Mar 2022 | Jessica - Student Navigates College Life with Misophonia | 00:39:14 | |
Today I talk to Jessica who is a senior in college and we talk about living on campus, being in class and all her coping tips. She just found out about miso a few years ago and we talk about how she brought it up with her parents (who were her first triggers). | |||
| 26 Mar 2022 | Nathan - Art, Misophonia, and Online Education | 00:54:52 | |
Nathan is 19 and lives in Columbia. He's taking a break after high school and focusing on art and design. We talk about his experiences with misophonia in Columbia, fried food, and his plans for the future. Nathan also triggers himself a lot so that is an interesting aspect that comes up occasionally in episodes. I have links to all of Nathan’s accounts and his store below.
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| 26 Apr 2022 | Joannie - Navigating Family Life with Misophonia | 01:00:18 | |
Joannie hails from southern Minnesota. She’s in her mid-fifties and wanted to come on in part to talk about the role she thinks hormones have played throughout her life in relation to her misophonia. We go back to her normal, happy childhood, and find out how misophonia developed, how she dealt with being a single mother with misophonia and how it affected her relationship with her kids, some experiences with substance abuse and rehab. We also discuss what’s it like to live between two generations, Boomers and Generation X, and how attitudes toward mental health are different.
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| 02 May 2022 | Soledad - Turning Misophonia into a Growth Opportunity | 01:03:56 | |
Soledad lives out near Milan, Italy. She is an instructor of Kundalini yoga and we talk about how that affects her misophonia reactions. She actually uses it to help people in Italy cope with misophonia. We talk about a lot more than that though. Soledad has some really wise and thoughtful things to say about how it feels, how others make us feel, and how we make others feel. A link to her website is below - it’s in Italian but you can use your browser to translate it for you.
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| 05 May 2022 | Chloé (@misophoniamemes) - Humor Meets Healing: Chloe's Misophonia Journey | 00:59:19 | |
Chloé runs the @misophoniamemes Instagram account you know and love. This is a rare opportunity to hear her story, her coping tips, her thoughts on the misophonia community and the advice she shares with people. @misophoniamemes is not her main deal, not by a mile, she is quite a multi-talented individual acting, singing, hosting her own podcasts. Please check out all her links below: Support the podcast on Patreon! | |||
| 09 May 2022 | Assal - Navigating Misophonia Across Cultures | 00:56:08 | |
Assal works in engineering at Uber in Seattle but has an unusual background. She is the first person I’ve interviewed who has been detained in another country due to geopolitical tensions when she was stuck in Iran for a few years. She was actually born there and grew up in the Middle East, and we talk about life with misophonia in that part of the world. We talk about tea delivery boys, punching a boyfriend, and weird suggestions by therapists. Despite the things about being a prisoner in another country for years, this was one of the funniest interviews I’ve had so far. | |||
| 13 May 2022 | Leanne - Finding solace in solitude: A journey to peace. | 01:05:58 | |
Leanne put her money where her mouth is and bought a large 6 acre property in rural North Carolina where she could be away from her misophonia triggers. We talk about all her challenges that finally led her to buy some isolation, we talk a lot about the challenges she has had at work as a nurse. She has had to deal with a surprising amount of pushback, mockery, and gaslighting for her misophonia, sometimes from the most unlikely places. Through it all though Leanne has always taken the high ground (I know many of us would probably have blown a fuse much earlier!) and so I think it’s important to hear how she thinks about the awareness and acceptance void that we face in the world. | |||
| 25 May 2022 | Allison - Navigating life and connections with misophonia | 00:51:28 | |
Allison lives in Tacoma Washington and works for as a biologist for a science agency there. Allison has misophonia and a number of her family members also have it, some in denial, but it’s all over her family. We talk about the dynamics there, what family events are like, what it was like growing up before any of them knew this was a thing, and then we also talk about her workplace and being nudged back into the office. Allison is also an artist and I’ll link to her Instagram in the show notes below. | |||
| 13 Jun 2022 | Gabe - Musician's Journey with Misophonia | 00:36:04 | |
Gabe is a student of classical guitar up in northern Washington State. Our conversation touched on the effect of music on his life within and outside of misophonia, how difficult it is to communicate such a ridiculous sounding condition to others, including family, how it has affected relationships with others, and the power of our misophonia community. | |||
| 18 Jun 2022 | Tània - Finding peace with misophonia at home and work. | 00:41:18 | |
Today I talk to Tania, who is a translator based in Helsinki, Finland, but grew up in Barcelona. This is the first time Tania has talked to anyone else who has misophonia. She was not in a sympathetic home and is mocked and shamed to this day by her parents. We talk about those experiences, life in different countries, living with her partner now, and the message she has for parents that have children with misophonia. Short but powerful episode. Enjoy! | |||
| 23 Jun 2022 | Annie - Navigating misophonia with art and therapy. | 01:02:40 | |
This was one of the most memorable interviews from the last batch I recorded late last year. Annie has been through a lot, and has thought really deeply about miso and their comorbid conditions ranging from complex PTSD, bipolar, and substance abuse. We talk about all that and how they overlap and don’t overlap, we talk about a fascinating topic of internal family systems, medication, and a bit about their zine writing. | |||
| 30 Jun 2022 | Colin - Finding Community and Coping in Misophonia | 01:07:16 | |
Season 5 Finale! Starting next week I’ll the kicking off season 6 with fresh new conversations. This was a special interview though that I’m specifically releasing for the finale because I got to catch up with an old friend and co-worker. Colin was actually a mentor of mine almost exactly 13 years ago when I started a new job in a new career. I was actually also new to learning about misophonia. Little did I know we’d be talking on a podcast 13 years later sharing our misophonia stories with what we now know is a large community around the world. We talk about being a father and husband with misophonia, how he found this podcast and reconnected with me, being an only child with miso, and a lot about navigating through work life. We also go on some slight tangents which just makes for a perfect season finale pod. | |||
| 06 Jul 2022 | Samantha, LMFT - Therapist's personal and professional journey with misophonia. | 01:09:56 | |
Hello Season 6! Samantha is a therapist based on LA, who now focuses on misophonia. She doesn’t actually have miso, but her husband does, and so do both of her kids. So she has had to learn quickly and she basically lives with miso 24/7 in her personal life and professional life. We get to hear all about the miso origin stories of her family members, when and why she decided to go all in on miso after having a successful career in more traditional therapy, and of course I talk to Samantha about her approach to helping people of all ages manage their misophonia, and her thoughts on the whole landscape of therapy for miso. Check out her website for more info. | |||
| 18 Jul 2022 | Courtney - Coping with Misophonia as a New Mom | 00:46:50 | |
This week I’m talking to Courtney from Baltimore. She talks about being a new mom and not being triggered by her child, but wondering what the future holds. We talk about various forms of mimicry or humming over sounds as coping methods. And of course we delve into her past, growing up going to Catholic schools and her penchant for being clean and orderly, always hearing the voice of guilt, where that all came from, and what if anything those might have to do with misophonia! This is a great one that I think a lot of people especially new parents will relate to. | |||
| 22 Jul 2022 | Grace - From trauma to neuroscience through Misophonia | 00:56:38 | |
Grace is a college student majoring in neuroscience, hoping to make an impact on misophonia. We talk about childhood trauma, dealing with high school and getting accommodations, the evolution of her parents understanding of her miso, and the many dimensions of guilt and shame about our reactions and the way they affect those around us. | |||
| 31 Jul 2022 | Annie W. - A journey of resilience through Misophonia struggles | 00:53:44 | |
Like my previous guest, Annie is also a student of neuroscience who entered the field to make an impact on misophonia, inspired by her own experiences. And her experiences have been unrelenting, but I was constantly struck by her resilience. It seems every time her life and misophonia took a small step forward, something quickly puts her two steps back. We talk about chaos in the home, negative responses from family, stepfamily and classmates at school, deep internalized shame, physiologically shutting down for months at a time, etc... But she braved through, usually completely on her own, but also finding allies when she needed them the most. | |||
| 08 Aug 2022 | Jennifer C. - Rediscovering Joy Beyond Misophonia's Impact | 01:02:02 | |
This is an interview I’ve been really looking forward to sharing. It’s one that really hit me hard as we were talking, and for several weeks since. Jennifer has been reflecting on the effect misophonia has had on her own life and her relationships with others going back decades to when she was a little girl who was best friends with her parents. That relationship changed suddenly and never recovered. This story was surreal and emotional for me to listen to because many of us understand and can relate. We've gone through a lot of the same situations, feelings, and what-ifs. | |||
| 10 Sep 2022 | Robert - Robert's Misophonia: A Story of Family, Isolation, and Discovery | 00:51:54 | |
Robert reached out via email earlier this year desperate to tell others his experience growing up with miso, being triggered by a specific sound from one family member, and the intense repercussions of it. Robert shares my interest in the ramifications of misophonia on relationships and psychology. He was basically ostracized from his family from a young age and that more or less remains to this day, many decades later. | |||
| 21 Sep 2022 | Chelsea, LMFT - Therapist's Dual Battle with Misophonia | 01:08:18 | |
Chelsea is a licensed marriage and family therapist who provides traditional, and faith-based counseling to individuals and couples through her private practice, Grace Christian Counseling. Chelsea has misophonia, which of course comes up in her practice. This was a really lovely and wide-ranging conversation, often going in directions that rarely get explored on the podcast, like her connection to her faith and how it informs her therapy practice, her focus on chronic illness, the concept of grieving for the things we lose out on due to misophonia, FOMO, envy and anticipatory anxiety. And of course her own misophonia origin story and how it has affected her family and how she approached it with her, now husband. | |||
| 02 Oct 2022 | Marcelo - Misophonia Meets Music: A Creative Coping Journey | 00:58:18 | |
Marcelo is a composer of avant-garde music who now lives in Germany. We talk about his origin story against the backdrop of turmoil in his home country of Chile, and in his own home. Being triggered, sometimes on purpose, by his own mother, being punished for his condition in Catholic school. And we spend a lot of time ruminating on expressing misophonia through art. He has even weaved some of his triggers into the music he writes. | |||
| 10 Oct 2022 | Makayla - Exploring Misophonia's Deep Ties to Empathy | 01:24:10 | |
Makayla has misophonia and was also recently diagnosed with autism. This is a long one where we talk about Misophonia’s place in neurodivergent culture, her experience growing up with miso and now having the language to express to others how she feels, her coping methods, how she focuses on her nervous system, and we end with some thoughts on the empathetic superpowers misophones can demonstrate to the world. | |||
| 14 Oct 2022 | Sara, LMFT, SEP - Exploring misophonia with therapy insights | 01:25:44 | |
Sara Bidler is a licensed marriage and family therapist and somatic experiencing practitioner, who also has misophonia, and is the parent of a child with misophonia. We get into her history growing up with misophonia, being an HSP (highly-sensitive person), her current focus on the nervous system and its relationship with misophonia, family systems and unresolved past experiences, her many theories and coping methods that she uses with clients in her practice, and just so much more. | |||
| 29 Oct 2022 | Lynn - Unique Machine Sound Triggers | 01:02:04 | |
Lynn is a music and entertainment lawyer in New York. She doesn’t have the normal mouth sound triggers many of us do - hers are more machine-oriented. We talk about HSP, her career as a therapist before going into law, how different cultures react to misophonia and other mental health conditions, as well as our recommendations for quiet kitchen appliances. I also give Lynn my thoughts on how to eat if and when we have a meal in NY. | |||
| 03 Nov 2022 | Deanna - Navigating Work and Life with Sound Sensitivity | 00:59:12 | |
Deanna is from Pasadena, California. She is a food stylist and prop assistant in the entertainment industry in LA, and we talk a lot about misophonia and relationships, partners, roommates, friends, and co-workers. We also talk about misophonia in relation to other conditions and what she has learned from them to cope with miso, including medication. Plus being HSP, living in a tough environment growing up and of course many other experiences that are all too familiar to us. | |||
| 09 Nov 2022 | Michael (Treatment Tracker) - Exploring Treatment, Trauma, and Media Recognition | 01:23:40 | |
You may know Michael from his Facebook Group “Misophonia Treatment Tracker”. Michael has been pursuing treatment for his misophonia for over 40 years. He’s got a wealth of knowledge and experience and has had a lot of time to think about this condition and its effects on our minds, bodies, and relationships. We talk about a lot of stuff in this fascinating conversation: obviously his origin story, his family life growing up and marriages since then, we get into primal therapy, internal family systems, memory reconsolidation, polyvagal theory, epigenetics, and even how he uses ketamine now. Plus, many great book recommendations at the end. | |||
| 25 Nov 2022 | Eric - Finding solace through control and therapy | 01:30:42 | |
Eric had a pretty unique and difficult childhood growing up. As you’ll hear, he was always taken care of by his parents, but as the day progressed, there was often alcohol abuse and then some quite disturbing mental illness in his parents would reveal themselves. This was naturally very confusing for a child and led to many of the issues Eric has experienced since then. He’s actually only relatively recently seeked out therapy. We get into all that, we talk about chronic vs. singular trauma, going from a therapy novice to now being very proactive, and some uplifting messages about connecting with others and making yourself heard. Eric reached out some time after the interview wanting to talk a lot more about the specific therapies he has worked with so expect a part 2 episode in the new year. | |||
| 02 Dec 2022 | Olivia - Art Student Explores Misophonia's Depth | 00:52:16 | |
Olivia, an art student in Australia. Olivia is relatively new to learning about misophonia but of course, she has had it for years. We talk about possible relations to OCD and autism, using ASMR for positive sounds, misophonia grief, having an alpha-male dad and a lot more. There is a content warning, near the beginning of the episode there is talk of child on child molestation. | |||
| 08 Dec 2022 | Ben H. - High School Sophomore Confronts Misophonia with Exposure, Woodworking, and Mindfulness | 00:48:46 | |
Ben is a high school sophomore in Utah. Ben’s miso got significantly worse this past year and so he’s been grappling with that at school. We talk about his efforts to voluntarily try exposure therapy as a way to habituate to triggers, self-triggers, improv theatre and some lessons it brings for dealing with miso, plus we talk about miso and the holidays as well as talking with his grandfather about PTSD from war experiences, and what he thinks of Ben’s miso. | |||
| 14 Dec 2022 | Lauren - Graphic designer finds solace in shared understanding. | 00:52:46 | |
Lauren is a freelance graphic designer in Florida. This is Lauren’s first conversation with someone who understands misophonia, which is always a special occasion, we talk about the wedge this caused growing up between herself and her parents, relationships, having friends and partners trigger her on purpose, the effects of anxiety medication on misophonia, and looking back at how miso put her in some really dark places growing up. | |||
| 31 Dec 2022 | Brian, LCSW - Therapist's insight on living with and managing misophonia. | 01:06:54 | |
Brian is a licensed, private practice therapist in New Jersey. We talk about the catastrophic effect miso can have on families, alexithymia, which is the difficulty of describing and expressing our emotions, tactile triggers, unwanted arousal, how the stress of miso might affect our bowel movements. It's a wide-ranging and eye-opening conversation. We even talk about one incident where he physically attacked a friend at school growing up. | |||
| 05 Jan 2023 | Lisa Loeb - Lisa Loeb's Dual Experience with Sound | 00:56:50 | |
Lisa is a GRAMMY™ Award-winning American singer-songwriter & touring musician, SiriusXM radio host, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who started her career with the platinum-selling hit song “Stay (I Missed You)” from the classic 1994 film Reality Bites. She is also well-known to parents and kids for her five children’s albums, and two illustrated children’s books with music. And on this episode we will talk a lot about how misophonia has affected her family life. We also talk about her misophonia origin story from childhood, how it affects her music-making, how hormones have an impact, Passover plans, the concept of misophonia grief, and a whole lot more. If you want to learn more about what Lisa is up to you can head to Lisaloeb.com.
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| 12 Jan 2023 | Jay - Journey of coping with misophonia and family dynamics. | 01:06:36 | |
Jay’s mom is a therapist, yet she used Jay’s misophonia as a weapon against her growing up, tormenting her during their arguments. We also talk about what it was like to get her first office job, why she hasn’t told anyone about her misophonia, except her now fiancé and we talk about how she approached that conversation. We talk about gaslighting a lot: how we misophones are gaslit for how we feel and our feelings are minimized, dismissed, and misunderstood without being given any benefit of the doubt. --- | |||
| 19 Jan 2023 | Linda - Exploring Misophonia Through Puppetry | 01:05:34 | |
Linda is a professional puppeteer and a multidisciplinary visual and performing artist. She created the 9-minute short film called Misophonia which has been going around independent film festivals. I had a chance to see it and was struck by how it captured a lot of aspects of miso without actually saying any words. We get into a lot of different things in our conversation other than this film, such as using art to describe living with misophonia. We talk about her childhood with an abusive stepfather at home, her mom potentially having had it as well, marriage and misophonia, her fear of psychologists, and we also talk about her other job as a librarian and the role of libraries and quiet public spaces. --- | |||
| 26 Jan 2023 | Molly - Finding Solace in Cannabis for Misophonia | 00:43:34 | |
Molly was recently treasurer at a cannabis company in Las Vegas. We talk about the effects of cannabis products, edibles, gummies, on her misophonia. We talk about tips from therapists, her co-morbid OCD, a traumatic childhood, having a hard time in school, and how she opened up just recently to her parents about misophonia and how that went. --- | |||
| 02 Feb 2023 | Dr. Ezra Cowan - Unveiling Misophonia Therapy Insights | 01:16:02 | |
Dr. Cowan is pretty well-known in the Misophonia community as a researcher and therapist focusing on misophonia, as well as OCD and other conditions. We talked about how he got interested in misophonia, especially since he doesn’t have it himself. He explains extensively his model for what misophonia is and then he describes how he developed his therapy, known as Experiential Acceptance and Stimulus Engagement (EASE). You can learn more at his website: https://ocdmiso.com --- | |||
| 08 Feb 2023 | Alicia - Teen's battle with Misophonia, autism, and CP. | 00:45:48 | |
Alicia is a teenager in school and singer-songwriter living in Manchester. We talk about misophonia alongside anxiety, autism, cerebral palsy, as well as dealing with bullying in school, being mocked in relationships and how medication for anxiety has affected her misophonia.
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| 17 Feb 2023 | Sussie - From spiritual curse to therapeutic exploration | 01:03:23 | |
Sussie is a 28 year-old British-Ghanaian novelist based in London. She came on my radar after a beautiful essay she wrote for Lithub about her experience with misophonia. Also, we both appeared earlier this week in an article about misophonia in the UK newspaper, the Evening Standard. We talk about the stresses and internal feelings growing up as an ethnic minority in a new land, how past memories affect the body in the present, we talk about her writing, journaling, meditation, as well as living and working under lockdown, and long COVID. Lithub essay | |||
| 23 Feb 2023 | Jeff - From OCD to misophonia management with family and work | 01:00:26 | |
Jeff happens to be in a nearby city just to the east of me, in the neighboring state of Wisconsin. We talk about misophonia and OCD, his environment growing up with a tough-love dad and younger brother who bore the brunt of many of Jeff’s reactions. We talk about some of his past relationships as well as how he manages miso these days with a very supportive wife and three young kids at home. We also talk about how he has been able to advocate for himself at his current job, and we even get some George Costanza references toward the end. | |||
| 02 Mar 2023 | Holli - From YouTube to podcast: Holly's journey with misophonia. | 01:00:06 | |
Holli came to my attention when Youtube’s algorithm recommended a video she posted about 5 years ago, about misophonia. And I was impressed with how openly she talked about not just the mechanics of what happens, but all the effects on her life and the people around her. We talk about diagnoses for anxiety, ADHD, medication, growing up in small apartments, the impact of miso on her family, other family members that have it, dating, traveling and the quietude of caves, how she enjoys ASMR, various earplugs, and her live-streaming activities. | |||
| 13 Mar 2023 | Nola - Overcoming Decades of Sound Sensitivity | 01:13:46 | |
Nola is a nurse in northern Alberta, Canada. She has had misophonia for over 50 years, but only learned it had a name a few months ago. She’s been on leave from her job due to a major depressive episode, which she attributes to years of misophonia wreaking havoc on her nervous system. We talk about dysregulation, co-regulation and attachment theory, epigenetics, EMDR, Gabor Maté, and even a shoutout to past guest and misophonia legend Dr. Jennifer Brout. Finally she, also reads from her poem called The Misophonia Fault Line. | |||
| 21 Mar 2023 | Paige - Healing Misophonia with Holistic Practices | 01:04:01 | |
Paige is a holistic, integrative healer and founder of the Warrior Sanctuary, while also holding a day job at a tech startup. We talk shamanism, meditation, psychedelics and indigenous plant medicine, neuroplasticity, past life healing, root chakra, sound healing, plus her own life story of adverse childhood experiences, a relatively recent concussion, and the emotional impact that hearing the stories on this podcast had on her. Here are some links from the show! | |||
| 30 Mar 2023 | Wairimu - Navigating Misophonia in East Africa | 00:40:22 | |
Wairimu is a college student in Kenya. This was exciting because I think it’s my first interview with someone based in Africa. We talk about how she feels actually like she has enough agency on her life to keep her misophonia generally under wraps, we talk about ADHD, being in a large family where many of her siblings also have various triggers, her coping methods and just what the general take is on misophonia and mental health in her region of Africa. | |||
| 13 Apr 2023 | Abby - Music Therapy Student Navigates Misophonia Journey | 01:04:10 | |
Abby is in college in a music therapy program. We discuss misophonia and comorbid conditions, her mental health journey which really began a few years ago, her experiences growing up in a very stable and happy home and her coping methods for miso along the way. We also talk about her music therapy program and the link to the documentary she mentions at the end is below: | |||
| 03 May 2023 | Kresta, LMFT - Overcoming Misophonia with Brain-spotting | 01:01:54 | |
This is part 1 of my conversation with Kresta, a licensed therapist based in Southern California. Kresta is also a misophone, or was a misophone, she says she is now free from misophonia and this extensive conversation describes her journey, and many topics like trauma, going internal family systems, a modality she uses called brainspotting which was key to her journey, and many other fascinating topics. In this first part, we’ll get a bit into her background, we’ll talk all about the nervous system, internal family systems, and learn a little about brainspotting. In the next episode we’ll get deeper into her personal journey and the process that got her to not feel fight or flight anymore in the presence of triggers. | |||
| 08 May 2023 | Kresta, LMFT - Overcoming shame and trauma in Misophonia | 00:59:33 | |
Part 2 of my interview with Kresta, a therapist in California who was telling us about her journey to what she considers freedom from misophonia and went over topics relating to trauma, the Internal Family Systems modality and brainspotting. Here we dive deeper into her personal journey expanding on what we covered in part 1, plus legacy burdens, seeing an energy healer, getting in her car and going on rage drives, HSPs, more details on brainspotting, and a lot of practical tips on doing parts work as part of IFS. | |||
| 19 May 2023 | Nate - Living with Misophonia: A Family Affair | 01:03:02 | |
Season Finale of season 6!! I’m talking to Nate Johnson, who happens to be the son of Dr. Marsha Johnson, the godmother of misophonia, the original audiologist who identified misophonia back in the 90s. We talk about being the misophonic son of Marsha Johnson, being a guinea pig for many devices over the years, and I ask him, was his famous mom a trigger for him growing up? We talk about vagal nerve breathing, how his family does NOT eat together during holiday celebrations, his bad experiences trying to tell friends about miso, and we talk about his current life living in Mexico and traveling the world. | |||
| 01 Jun 2023 | Elaine - Educator explores generational misophonia and creative coping. | 00:59:34 | |
Elaine is an educator and reading tutor in the NY state area. She just found the podcast recently and was inspired by the Lisa Loeb episode to talk to her daughter about misophonia, because Elaine’s daughter also has it. In fact, it seems to run in her family. We talk about the family connections, we talk about her mother who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, which had a major impact on Elaine growing up and right up to the time she passed. We talk about explaining miso to her husband, being triggered by some voices and consonant sounds, triggered by pets, being an HSP, how she told her therapist, and finally at the end she recites a beautiful poem she wrote about misophonia. | |||
| 12 Jun 2023 | Claire M. - Job loss and family challenges due to misophonia | 00:57:41 | |
I really enjoyed this conversation because it hit upon a lot of things I’ve been thinking about related to misophonia and possible roots in childhood experiences. Claire and I talk about her watching fights as a young girl between her dad and older brother, both very temperamental people. We talk about mental health not being taken seriously by her family, even at a very low point (warning to folks that there is some discussion of suicidal ideation). We talk about the effects of those experiences in her life now as an adult - some negative but some actually positive. And we end on a note that I’ve been hearing more and more about lately, and that is the appreciation for the higher level empathy that misophonia can give many of us towards other people’s feelings and experiences. | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 | Freya and Mabel - Innovating Design Solutions for Misophonia | 01:02:50 | |
Freya and Mabel are two grad students at the University of Bristol, who did their final project on human-centered design practices to help cope with misophonia. There's a link below to the book they are making freely available which is a toolkit for incorporating misophonia-awareness into any design process. We also talk a bit about Freya’s experience having misophonia, and Mabel’s interest in misophonia, as someone who does not actually have it. This is a super interesting approach to studying misophonia and comes from the angle of how can the world innovate to better accommodate people with misophonia, rather than the usual research focus which seems to be around changing the person with misophonia. | |||
| 13 Jul 2023 | Ross - A musician's creative journey with sound sensitivity. | 01:17:16 | |
Ross is a musician and composer based in Glasgow. Ross reached out earlier this year and we immediately hit it off, since we share a lot of creative interests and I also like to compose when I have time. Here we talk about everything from his quite happy childhood and getting on great with his parents, the scourge of Scottish seagulls, bad techno, terrible bouts with migraines, and a healing moment he recently had with a specific sound that was recently a big problem. | |||
| 20 Jul 2023 | CJ - Advocacy and Science Merge in Misophonia Journey | 00:45:00 | |
CJ is a college student and big advocate for misophonia in the community. I was really happy to finally chat with him. We talk about how he explains miso, his work with soQuiet, stress as an exacerbator, and some questions for you listeners. | |||
| 10 Aug 2023 | Lila - Navigating Misophonia as a World-Traveling Environmentalist | 01:03:30 | |
Lila is a musician and educator whose important work is focused on protecting animals and the planet. She’s currently based in Indonesia although she is there by way of Los Angeles. We talked about many things including misophonia while traveling, coping when you don’t have your own space in a new place, we talk about being an empath and HSP, shamanism, and some parallels between the state of the public perception of misophonia and that of climate issues. | |||
| 23 Aug 2023 | Paige and the Hesser family - Student's journey from Misophonia diagnosis to advocacy. | 01:04:54 | |
This week I’m talking to Paige and her family, dad Michael, and mom Kelly. Paige is starting high school and we talk about the family’s experience so far dealing with misophonia. It’s been quite a journey but Paige’s parents have been determined to find solutions and coping methods for Paige. The family has also been part of some major advocacy projects in their hometown, including Halloween and Christmas fundraisers and Misophonia Awareness campaigns in partnership with their mayor. | |||
| 05 Sep 2023 | Nina - Herbalist's journey with misophonia and healing. | 00:57:53 | |
Nina is a massage therapist and herbalist. We talk about growing up in a bit of a chaotic home, damage to her relatioship with her brother who was her main trigger, we talk about Loop earplugs, having OCD and ADHD, and how various herbs and plants have been helping her nervous system. | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | James - Navigating misophonia in military and beyond | 00:46:38 | |
James is a US military veteran and now a management consultant on a break from his job to deal with misophonia. We talk about how it got really bad during the pandemic, living in a college dorm janitorial closet, coping methods when traveling, life in the military, working with Tom Dozier, and using drugs and alcohol to self-medicate. Really fascinating and wide ranging conversation. | |||
| 23 Sep 2023 | Shane - Journey Through Misophonia & Mental Health | 00:53:11 | |
Shane is a broadcaster/podcaster and writer based in London, Ontario, Canada. Shane has just published an ebook based on his mental health recovery. He’s also a mental health advocate in Canada, working for the national program Defeat Depression. And also he is a fellow misophonia podcaster because he briefly had a show called Fight or Flight. We talk about all those, plus his relationship with his family especially his mom, ADHD, frontal lobe atrophy, marijuana and its effects on him and a lot more. | |||
| 28 Sep 2023 | Risa - Decades of coping: A filmmaker's misophonia journey. | 01:00:56 | |
Risa lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and has been dealing with misophonia for about 60 years. We talk about being neurodivergent, family life both many decades ago, and in the present day and all the challenges along the way, raising her child while having miso, difficult neighbors, her thoughts on meditation and various psychotherapies, and of course much more. --- Pre-order Sounds like Misophonia - by Dr. Jane Gregory and I Sponsored by the personal journaling app I developed: Basal - hellobasal.com For iOS and Android Writing prompts and summaries for your journal entries by AI from the perspective of a therapist. Web: https://misophoniapodcast.com Email: hello@misophoniapodcast.com Send me any feedback! Also, if you want some beautiful podcast stickers shoot over your address. Coaching: If you're interested in misophonia coaching by me, shoot me an email or go to this form. I am setting up a virtual practice to help people manage misophonia for themselves or loved ones. YouTube channel (with caption transcriptions) Social: Instagram - @misophoniapodcast Facebook - misophoniapodcast Twitter - @misophoniashow Download the official Misophonia Podcast app! For iOS and Android Podcast episodes, background sounds, a trigger journal, a panic button, and tons of resources on all things miso. Absolutely free! SoQuiet - Misophonia Advocacy https://soquiet.org | |||
| 04 Oct 2023 | Paris (PhD student of misophonia) - Exploring Misophonia's Brain Basis and Mimicry | 00:58:28 | |
Paris is a PhD student researching misophonia at the University of Newcastle. She has been making a name for herself already having published papers alongside Dr. Kumar who is very well-known for his seminal papers on the brain basis of misophonia. Here we talk about her work on mimicry, mirror neurons, how she got into miso research, visual triggers and other senses, autism, trauma, how to break into misophonia research, new ideas for public engagement and a lot more. | |||
| 13 Oct 2023 | Kristina - Bulgarian mom navigates misophonia and motherhood | 00:59:22 | |
Kristina is in Bulgaria. We talk about being a new mom, heading back to a hybrid work environment, being an advocate for misophonia in Bulgaria, being triggered by children and family members and much more. --- Pre-order Sounds like Misophonia - by Dr. Jane Gregory and I Sponsored by the personal journaling app I developed: Basal - hellobasal.com For iOS and Android Writing prompts and summaries for your journal entries by AI from the perspective of a therapist. Web: https://misophoniapodcast.com Email: hello@misophoniapodcast.com Send me any feedback! Also, if you want some beautiful podcast stickers shoot over your address. Coaching: If you're interested in misophonia coaching by me, shoot me an email or go to this form. I am setting up a virtual practice to help people manage misophonia for themselves or loved ones. YouTube channel (with caption transcriptions) Social: Instagram - @misophoniapodcast Facebook - misophoniapodcast Twitter - @misophoniashow Download the official Misophonia Podcast app! For iOS and Android Podcast episodes, background sounds, a trigger journal, a panic button, and tons of resources on all things miso. Absolutely free! SoQuiet - Misophonia Advocacy https://soquiet.org | |||
| 25 Oct 2023 | Victoria S. - Navigating Career and Coping with Misophonia | 00:50:06 | |
Victoria is from central Oregon in the Pacific Northwest. We talk about life as a fisheries observer working on fishing boats for days at a time, her sometimes challenging childhood with mental illness in the family, coping methods she’s used like medication and alcohol, how she deals with airplanes and more. | |||
| 02 Nov 2023 | Aaryn - Artist navigates misophonia with humor and yoga. | 00:59:50 | |
Aaryn is an artist based in North Carolina. We talk about marriage and family, art, yoga, the mind-boy connection, the fascia, supplements and medication and much more. Check the show notes for links to Aaryn’s art projects. | |||
| 22 Nov 2023 | Julia W. - Grad student explores therapy paths for living with misophonia. | 00:58:30 | |
Julia is a grad student on track to be a mental health counselor. She has misophonia and has spent a lot of time thinking about miso from various angles. This is a really wide-ranging discussion. We talk about how the pandemic was really rough with her violinist roomates, occupational therapy, having ADHD and being on the autism spectrum, her experience seeing exposure therapy performed on misos, her experience with medication, crano-sacrial therapy, HSP, EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, IFS... | |||
| 01 Dec 2023 | Mark - Musician explores creativity under misophonia's influence | 00:49:02 | |
Mark is a musician from Manchester, now living in Los Angeles. Mark has opened for Queens of the Stone Age and played the legendary Viper Room in LA. A while back, Mark sent me the video to his song about misophonia, that I’ve linked to below and posted on social media. We finally got a chance to talk and get into his life story with miso. We talk about his brother as his first trigger, being the black sheep of the family, the anticipatory nature of misophonia, humor as a necessary coping mechanism, his thoughts on frequency sensitivity, Transcendental Meditation, as well as being triggered by different voices and accents. | |||
| 08 Dec 2023 | Victoria L. - Exploring Academic Life with Misophonia | 01:09:30 | |
In this conversation, Victoria, a lecturer and misophonic individual, shares her experiences with misophonia. She discusses her childhood experiences and the impact of certain triggers, such as chewing, clocks ticking, and water sounds. Victoria also talks about the challenges she faces as a lecturer and how she copes with misophonic triggers in the classroom. She reflects on the cultural differences in accepting eating in classrooms and the potential genetic component of misophonia. Victoria also shares her experiences with bullying and the coping methods she developed. In this conversation, Victoria and Adeel discuss coping methods for dealing with misophonia, including journaling and embracing authenticity. They also explore the physical symptoms and stress associated with misophonia, as well as how it affects adult life and relationships. Victoria shares her experiences of speaking up about misophonia and the reactions she has received. They discuss the connection between misophonia and other sensory sensitivities, as well as the importance of calming the nervous system. Finally, they touch on the potential for qualitative data to contribute to a better understanding of misophonia.
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| 15 Dec 2023 | Carolyn - RV living amplifies misophonia challenges. | 00:56:30 | |
Summary In this conversation, Carolyn shares her experiences living with misophonia and offers insights into coping strategies and managing triggers in various environments. She emphasizes the importance of normalizing misophonia and open communication in intimate relationships. Carolyn also highlights the benefits of nature and sensory grounding techniques for finding relief. The conversation touches on the impact of stress on misophonia and the challenges of living in an RV with the condition. Takeaways
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| 21 Dec 2023 | Shaylynn (Misophonia International) - From Late Onset to Advocacy Pioneer | 01:02:07 | |
Shaylynn shares her misophonia origin story and how her triggers developed over time. She discusses the impact of misophonia on her school life and the accommodations she received. Shaylynn emphasizes the importance of supportive friends and family in coping with misophonia. She talks about her journey as a misophonia advocate and her involvement with Misophonia International and the Research Network. Shaylynn also discusses her plans for starting a nonprofit and the projects she has in mind. She highlights the need for more research on misophonia and the importance of setting boundaries and seeking professional help. In this conversation, Shaylynn discusses cultural differences in acceptance of misophonia, the relationship between sensory processing disorder (SPD) and misophonia, challenges in SPD advocacy, the fascination with misophonia, research discrepancies between SPD and misophonia, the role of research in misophonia and SPD, the International Misophonia Foundation, promising therapies for misophonia, Shaylynn's non-misophonia projects, family history of sensitivities, the controversy surrounding the DSM, and final thoughts and advice. | |||
| 03 Jan 2024 | Dan - Visual Artist Navigates Misophonia With Creativity | 00:59:02 | |
Dan Shay, a visual artist, discusses his experience with misophonia and how it has impacted his daily life and relationships. He shares his journey of discovering misophonia and the challenges he faced in explaining it to others. Dan talks about his coping mechanisms, including the use of earplugs and meditation apps. He also explores the potential of using art to raise awareness about misophonia and the intersection of art and technology in expressing the condition. Overall, Dan emphasizes the importance of understanding and support from friends and family in managing misophonia. In this conversation, Dan Shay discusses his future projects and the role of art as a reflection of the world. He talks about exhibiting his work in various locations and the accessibility of sharing art online. Dan also shares his coping mechanisms and the importance of control in managing misophonia. He highlights the significance of creating circumstances for comfort and the support he has received from others. Additionally, he mentions his involvement with the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival and reflects on the challenges of technology in understanding misophonia. Takeaways
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| 11 Jan 2024 | Seiara - Cross-cultural Misophonia Insights and Coping Through Dance | 01:05:04 | |
Seiara is the host of the Behind the Stigma podcast. She shares her academic journey in psychology and her plans for a PhD in the philosophy of psychiatry. She discusses her early experiences with misophonia and the complexity of the condition. Seiara also talks about cultural attitudes towards mental health in Dubai and Azerbaijan. She shares her family dynamics and their reactions to her misophonia. Finally, she explores the effectiveness of exposure therapy and discusses recent neurostimulation studies for misophonia. The conversation explores the topics of neurostimulation and misophonia, the side effects of neurostimulation, visual triggers and misophonia, boundary issues and misophonia, the concept of Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), the validity of HSP in psychology, constructs and personal identity, attachment theory and misophonia, the impact of dysregulated behaviors, personal experiences with dysregulated behavior, self-exploration and healing, and mind-body integration and senses. Takeaways
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| 19 Jan 2024 | Liz G. (2024) - Navigating family life with autism and heightened sound sensitivity. | 00:48:14 | |
This week I’m talking to Liz who was actually a guest back in season 5. We catch up and she shares how her misophonia is triggered by repetitive sounds and how it has affected her interactions with others. Liz also talks about her son's autism and how his sensory processing disorder differs from her misophonia. The conversation explores the evolutionary aspect of misophonia and the need for a shift in societal understanding and support for neurodivergent individuals. She discusses her use of humor as a coping mechanism for misophonia. She shares stories of unusual encounters and stupid situations that have occurred throughout her life. Liz also talks about her love life and relationships, including the challenges she faces due to misophonia. She discusses her coping methods, such as listening to music, and the paranoia she developed during postpartum depression. Liz also mentions her comorbid condition of migraines and the lack of awareness and connections she has found with other misophonia sufferers. Lastly, she discusses the challenges of accessing appropriate therapies for her son's autism. | |||
| 25 Jan 2024 | Sipora, LCSW - Journey of a Therapist Embracing Misophonia | 01:11:40 | |
In this conversation, Sipora and Adeel discuss the topic of misophonia and the use of coherence therapy in its treatment. Sipora shares her personal journey with misophonia and how she became interested in helping others with the condition. They delve into the concept of memory consolidation and how it relates to misophonia. Sipora explains the process of coherence therapy and its focus on emotional learning. They also touch on the role of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) in misophonia treatment. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of nervous system regulation and self-care in managing misophonia. In this conversation, Adeel and Sipora discuss the complexity of misophonia and the potential for healing. They explore the concept of multiple memories and schemas, highlighting the need to heal all inner children and schemas associated with misophonia. The conversation delves into different therapeutic techniques, including coherence therapy and EMDR, as well as the potential of medications like propranolol. They challenge the concept of misophonia as a permanent disability and emphasize the brain's ability to change. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of personal work and the ongoing journey of understanding and managing misophonia.
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| 02 Feb 2024 | Esther - Healing Through Faith and Headphones | 00:38:04 | |
Esther is a student in the UK. She talks about her journey of healing through prayer and the positive impact it has had on her misophonia. She discusses the challenges she faced in school and how she found relief through noise-canceling headphones. Esther emphasizes the importance of supportive relationships and understanding from family and friends. She encourages others to explore the connection between faith and healing in their own lives. | |||
| 08 Feb 2024 | Dr. Jennifer Brout - Advancing misophonia research and family understanding. | 01:13:02 | |
I’m excited to have back on the show, Dr. Jennifer Brout. We discuss various aspects of misophonia, including family accommodations, coping skills, and the importance of research. Jennifer emphasizes the need for more research on family functioning and children's development in relation to misophonia. We also talk about the role of epigenetics in gene expression and the potential adaptive nature of misophonia. We talk about neuroscience, epigenetic and the possible role of evolution on misophonia and sensory disorders more broadly. She emphasizes the need for multidisciplinary research, guidelines for seeking treatment, and the importance of an accurate description of misophonia. | |||
| 15 Feb 2024 | Bob - Navigating Life with Misophonia and Comorbid Conditions | 01:06:24 | |
This week I'm talking to Bob, from Liverpool. He shares his experience with misophonia and how it has impacted his life. He discusses his early triggers and reactions, as well as the lack of understanding and resentment he felt from his family. Bob also talks about the expansion of his triggers and the sensory issues he faces. He explores the role of the amygdala in misophonia and the challenges of coping strategies. Finally, he discusses the connection between misophonia and bipolar disorder and his search for solutions. Bob also discusses his coping methods for misophonia and how he manages his psychotic episodes. He shares his experiences with different treatments, including bilateral stimulation and a ketogenic diet. Bob also talks about the impact of misophonia on his relationships and how he communicates his needs to others. He emphasizes the importance of improving overall health and finding individualized coping strategies. | |||
| 22 Feb 2024 | Taylor - Harnessing Creativity and Lessons from Living with Sensitivity | 01:03:24 | |
Taylor is a project manager in California. Taylor talks about her home life and how growing up with alcoholic parents may have contributed to her misophonia. She also discuss their hypersensitivity and how it affects her relationships. She shares her experiences in school and the support she received from teachers along the way. She shares how she copes with triggers and the importance of supportive relationships. Taylor also talks about seeking professional help and her experience with hypnotherapy. She highlights her passion for music and how it serves as a creative outlet. We also end with some of the positive aspects, or lessons that can come from living with misophonia. | |||
| 07 Mar 2024 | Kresta (2024) - Overcoming Misophonia through Understanding HSP | 01:21:22 | |
This week I’m bringing back a guest who has been one of the most popular guests on the show. Kresta is a trama therapist and founder of Misophonia Freedom Lab. If you recall Kresta had misophonia and says she has been able to overcome it. We talk about that of course, but we also focus on the idea of HSP, highly-sensitive people. There is overlap between the two and I think it’s always illuminating to learn about HSP to inform misophonia, and vice versa.Kresta also talks about some exciting projects like the Misophonia Freedom Project which is looking to gather data from people who say they have overcome their misophonia and try to find patterns and pathways that might be useful for others.
Blog on her "Love letter to rage": https://www.misophoniafreedomlab.com/post/a-love-letter-to-rage-you-were-so-misunderstood-i-m-sorry
Misophonia Freedom Project: https://www.misophoniafreedomlab.com/about-1 | |||
| 13 Mar 2024 | Rachel - Food Service Worker Navigates Misophonia | 00:56:20 | |
Rachel is a barista and bartender in Philadelphia. We talk about her early experiences with misophonia, coming at a young age which was a turbulent and volatile at home. We talk about how she has been unpacking a lot of this during her recent findings during her own therapy. She also talks about her college experience and the coping strategies she developed like breathing and meditation practices as well as setting boundaries in relationships with her family. She highlights the importance of understanding and support from loved ones and the challenges of navigating partner relationships with misophonia. | |||
| 19 Mar 2024 | Maja - Exploring Misophonia's Roots and Healing Journey | 00:51:52 | |
Maja is a college student in Connecticut studying psychology. We spend a lot of time talking about her past, and the strained relationships with her family members that she had growing up and how they were impacted by misophonia. We hear about her father’s volatility and trouble with alcohol, the difficulty in being understood and accommodated at home. We talk about life at school and with friends and how it’s difficult sometimes to know how much to share. And we spend a lot of time discussing therapy and healing from modalities such as parts work and inner child healing, mind-body regulation and how she is exploring various sides of spirituality. I love these episodes that delve into the childhood links to misophonia. It comes up a lot and in my opinion is being ignored by the research community in favor of surface-level approaches that can be delivered in a fixed period of time. | |||
| 28 Mar 2024 | Luis - Music, Spirituality, and Growth Through Misophonia | 00:57:10 | |
Luis is a translator based in Puerto Rico. Luis’ misophonia came up actually since the pandemic and he discusses the triggers he faces, such as construction noises and noises in places he’s lived. We spend a lot of time talking about empathy, or lack thereof from friends, family, and workplaces, and the challenges of finding understanding and validation. We also talk about the potential overlap with hyperacusis. Luis also reflects on his childhood experiences and how misophonia has influenced his pursuit of music. And finally, Luis explores the intersection of misophonia and spirituality, highlighting the role of self-care and empathy in managing miso. | |||
| 18 Apr 2024 | Bahar - Exploring Sound's Psychological Impact Through Film | 00:29:22 | |
Bahar is a screenwriter and filmmaker based in Iran who created the short film 'Quarantine Redemption’, a 13-minute musical comedy with no dialogue about misophonia in an apartment during the COVID pandemic. We talk about her interest in exploring sound and psychology in her work. She explains that while she doesn't have misophonia herself, she believes that sound plays a significant role in everyday life and emotions. The film follows a man who suffers from misophonia and finds solace in music that synchronizes with his wife's movements. Bahar also mentions her plans to make future feature films that explore the theme of blocking outside sounds. She is currently deciding on a film school in the United States to pursue her MFA in filmmaking. https://woodsholefilmfestival.org/events/thequarantineredemption/ | |||
| 25 Apr 2024 | Rosie - Navigating Life with Misophonia: Rosie's Resilience | 01:02:12 | |
Rosie is based in Newcastle and heard about the podcast from Newcastle-based misophonia researcher Paris Ash. She first noticed it as a teenager with the sound of her mom’s chewing, later expanded to include other people and sounds. She struggled with guilt and shame and felt misunderstood by her family. Rosie found support from her understanding sister and her partner, who create spaces where she feels safe. We talk about coping methods using headphones, avoiding triggers, and seeking understanding from those around her. She reflects on the connection between misophonia and dysregulation of emotions, as well as the impact of her upbringing on her condition. We also talk about the importance of self-care and self-compassion in managing the condition. | |||
| 04 May 2024 | Jen K - Exploring Early Memories and Misophonia Management | 01:05:39 | |
Jennifer is from North Carolina. We talk about her early memories from her toddler years. She talks about her journey of seeking therapy and eventually being diagnosed with ADHD, which provided some understanding and accommodations. We talk about the potential interplay between genetics, early childhood development, and trauma. How stress and cortisol levels may exacerbate symptoms, and even talk about her alopecia, which is related to stress. She shares her experiences with specific triggers like whistling, and how she manages them. And finally she talks about really wanting to connect with others in the misophonia community. | |||
| 16 May 2024 | Ben S. - Former athlete discusses misophonia challenges | 00:59:34 | |
Ben is from Kentucky and now lives and works in Indiana. This is the first time Ben has talked about misophonia and he shares a lifetime of experiences going back to his toddler years which had some very negative events and I want to just issue a content warning that there is some discussion of abuse at the hands of a babysitter. He discusses his early memories of being triggered by chewing gum and then the challenges growing up with misophonia, especially in quite male and sort of macho environments. Ben was also a minor league baseball player and we talk about some of the unique challenges in that environment. We talk about how he copes and how he handles it now with his family and son. | |||
| 22 May 2024 | Emily - Journey from isolation to open dialogue | 01:06:20 | |
Emily lives in a small town in Georgia. She only recently learned about misophonia and that others share the experience she has felt most of her life. This is the first time she’s spoken with another misophone about it. She recalls the earliest triggers she experienced as a child from her brothers, and how she tried to suppress her reactions. We talk about common triggers like whistling and bouncing basketballs. Emily shares her strategies for dealing with triggers, such as using headphones or leaving the situation. Emily emphasizes the need for awareness and understanding of misophonia, and how it has helped her to open up and talk about her experiences. | |||
| 04 Jun 2024 | #194 - Discovering Solace in Understanding Misophonia | 00:58:57 | |
Marina is originally from Romania and now lives in the UK. Like many others who have been on the podcast recently, Marina only recently found out about misophonia and has been learning as much as she can and has been diving into the book Sounds Like Misophonia by Dr. Jane Gregory and I. We talk about the challenging environment of her childhood with an alcoholic father, there is mention of abuse in the home so I want to note a content warning. Her family life became quite strained due to their lack of understanding of what she was going through and we talk about various coping methods including makeshift earplugs and finally leaving home for university. And we talk about how her fiancé has been coping with her misophonia and her interesting career journey initially in the legal profession and now as a dental nurse. Great conversation and it’s exciting to hear someone find solace in speaking out about misophonia and finding comfort in the community. | |||
| 13 Jun 2024 | #195 - Mother and Daughter Share Misophonia | 01:00:22 | |
Tracey and Leah are a mother and daughter living near Philadelphia who both have misophonia, and in fact Leah attends the same school Tracey teaches at. We talk about their first triggers and how they were received across the decades. We talk about how Tracey’s misophnonia informs how she helps her daughter. Tracey also shares how Buddhism has helped her and Leah talks about accommodations she gets at school. Finally we spend some time at the end talking a little more philosophically about what we think about misophonia, is it a medical defect or a trait with a message. I do just want to point out this was being recorded outdoors so you will hear some birds chirping and very occasionally a low rumble here and there. | |||
| 27 Jun 2024 | #196 - Family Strategy Solutions for Misophonia | 01:07:32 | |
Dr. Jennifer Brout, Mary, and Liz discuss their experiences as parents of children with misophonia and how they have preserved family relationships. They share their personal journeys of understanding and accepting misophonia, as well as the stages of grief and growth they went through. They emphasize the importance of accommodation, communication, and empathy within the family. They also discuss the challenges of conflicting accommodations and the need for parents to take care of their own mental well-being. Overall, the conversation highlights the resilience and love that families can cultivate in the face of misophonia. | |||
| 17 Jul 2024 | #197 - Tomasz | 00:53:22 | |
Tomasz is a primary care doctor from Poland, We talk about how misophonia is not well-known in Poland and is often misunderstood. Tomas explains that his triggers are mostly connected to people he knows well, such as family and close friends. He also mentions being triggered by eating sounds and labored breathing. Tomas discusses how he explains misophonia to others, often using a neurobiological explanation. He also talks about the living conditions he grew up in and how they may have contributed to his misophonia. He shares his coping methods and the challenges he faces in social situations. Tomasz also talks about his discovery of misophonia and the importance of raising awareness about the condition. | |||
| 08 Aug 2024 | #198 - Exploring Community and Coping Strategies in Misophonia | 01:01:54 | |
Klaus is an executive in Germany. He shares his experience with misophonia and how it has affected his career and personal life. We talk about growing up in an early family life that was very old-fashioned and rigid, and where he also had a brother who presented signs of possible OCD, and parents who could not understand and were constantly trying to discipline. He discusses the challenges of working in open offices and how certain triggers can disrupt his focus and cause stress. Klaus also explores the idea that being in an active and engaging environment can help distract from misophonic triggers. Klaus also reflects on the role of rigidity in misophonia. They also discuss the value of connecting with other misophonic individuals and forming communities for support. | |||
| 19 Aug 2024 | #199 - Coping with Misophonia in Family and Work | 00:51:14 | |
Alana is a security intelligence professional, writer and coach and many other things that are too long to list, plus wife and mom of 3 based in Orange County California. She shares her experiences with misophonia throughout her life, as well other things she has experienced earlier in life including some rather traumatic experiences and an eating order. She discusses how misophonia has affected her relationships, work, and daily life and how she navigates it now either her family and her new environment having moved to California from Scotland. Alana also mentions her involvement in plant medicine retreats and the potential benefits she has experienced. | |||
| 28 Aug 2024 | #200 - Exploring misophonia's impact on relationships and academics. | 01:13:00 | |
Georgie is a recent neuroscience and psychology dual degree grad from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Georgie’s childhood shares many characteristics that I’ve found to be common among us, that is periods of walking on eggshells, turbulence and volatility. She also mentions other sensory sensitivities, such as visual triggers and sensitivity to vibrations. Georgie talks about her coping methods, including using white noise headphones and seeking accommodations in school. We talk about the many comorbid conditions she has been diagnosed with and medications she has taken and their effects on her misophonia. She also talks about her plans to pursue a career in clinical psychology. And of course she shares his experiences of social challenges and the shame and guilt associated with misophonia. | |||
| 19 Sep 2024 | #201 - Journey from distress to self-compassion and management. | 01:10:06 | |
Deb is a New Yorker who has just recently been starting to put together the story of her misophonia. We discuss many of her childhood experiences including some of the chaos that resulted in a lot of tension in the house growing up. Deb also talks about her marriage and the lack of emotional connection she had with her husband. She reflects on the gifts of high sensitivity and the challenges of misophonia, and how awareness has changed her outlook. She discusses coping mechanisms and the importance of finding a therapist who is open to learning about misophonia. And finally she discusses what’s happening now in her relationships with the people in her life. | |||
| 15 Oct 2024 | #202 - Personal tales and coping with misophonia in Mexico. | 00:37:34 | |
Rodrigo is a sales exec at a flower factory based outside of Mexico City. He shares his earliest memories of misophonia and how it escalated during college. Rodrigo discusses coping methods, a blow-up with a neighbor over a barking dog, and the impact of misophonia on his relationships with family and partners. Rodrigo shares his experience of finding relief and understanding through the misophonia community and this podcast. He talks about navigating work and friendships, as well as the cultural aspects of Mexico that can trigger misophonia. | |||
| 29 Oct 2024 | #203 - Beyond Mouth Noises: Paula’s Expanding Sensitivity and Road to Therapy. | 00:34:12 | |
Paula is a psychology student in France. Paula first noticed misophonia when she was 13 or 14 years old and felt intense emotions when hearing eating sounds. It took several years for her to discover that misophonia was a real condition. Paula's parents were supportive but initially didn't understand what she was going through. She coped by eating at home and avoiding triggering situations. Paula is now starting therapy to help manage her misophonia and hopes to understand the triggers and find long-term solutions. Just a quick note that due to technical difficulties we got cut off a little abruptly near the end. It was just around the time we were ending anyways so you get pretty much the full conversation. Hope to have Paula on again in the future to maybe talk about her new therapy. | |||
| 07 Nov 2024 | #204 - Between Two Ears Episode 1 - MisoCon 2024 | 00:07:25 | |
In this episode of Between Two Ears, I share highlights from my recent experience at MisoCon 2024 (The Misophonia Association convention in Atlanta). I discuss key presentations, including Dr. Jane Gregory’s insights on reframing sound experiences for managing misophonia and Jaelline Jaffe’s exploration of connections between childhood experiences and misophonia. I also reflect on the importance of informal discussions with other attendees, the thoughtful accommodations that make the event more comfortable, and the unique sense of understanding among fellow misophones. Join me for a firsthand look at this impactful gathering, plus live clips from attendees. | |||
| 14 Nov 2024 | #205 - Healing through hypnotherapy: a personal journey. | 01:13:20 | |
This week I’m very happy to bring back Lila, a past guest from August 2023. If you recall that interview, Lila had pretty severe misophonia and was even being triggered by a neighbor during our call. A lot has changed for her in the past couple of years - she is now on the other side of the world, back in the US. She tells her story of recently successfully overcoming misophonia. The modality she credits is hypnotherapy, which has come up in some online spaces as having helped people. In this conversation you’ll hear about Lila’s background, how she stumbled upon hypnotherapy, how her process works, and what it’s been like since she did it, and her current process of follow on sessions she does on her own. I hope this sheds some real talk on a topic that’s definitely outside the mainstream and has its supporters, skeptics, and detractors. For the record, as always I’m a curious and open-minded skeptic. | |||
| 21 Nov 2024 | #206 - Reprogramming your mind for noise relief. | 01:05:42 | |
This week I have two guests, Tressi and Brooklyn Disch. Brooklyn you may know has Brooklyn Disch who is a misophonia coach and has all kinds of resources on her website (link below). Tressi has worked with Brooklyn and has also published a book which is a fictionalization of many of her experiences living with misophonia. Both guests discuss the challenges they faced growing up, the lack of understanding and resources available, and how they eventually connected through a shared Facebook group. They talk about misophonia as not a defect but a trait that can be managed through various strategies, including reprogramming the mind and fostering connections with others who share similar experiences. Both of them have seen their misophonia greatly, greatly reduced. We touch on the skepticism surrounding alternative therapies. They discuss the role of meditation, the impact of childhood experiences, and the importance of understanding and advocating for misophonia as a distinct condition. | |||
| 25 Nov 2024 | #207 - Sound Check 1 - AI Research Platform | 00:17:24 | |
In this experimental episode, we're talking about a new AI research platform I am developing that blends scientific literature, lived experience on the podcast, and questions and comments from the community. You can learn more about the details and some research proposals it has generated at https://misophoniapodcast.com/research. | |||
| 05 Dec 2024 | #208 - Imbi | 01:11:12 | |
Imbi is an author who came to my attention earlier this year when she published her novel “Kind Of, Sort Of, Maybe, But Probably Not”, which features a lead character who has misophonia. Imbi shares her experiences with misophonia, discussing how it affects her daily life, relationships, and creative pursuits. She emphasizes the importance of communication with loved ones about her sensitivities and how she manages to balance her writing and parenting responsibilities. The discussion also touches on the broader implications of neurodiversity and identity, and some of the unique challenges faced by those in the misophonia community. | |||