The Misophonia Podcast

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.

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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. 
 

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Web: https://misophoniapodcast.com

Order "Sounds like Misophonia" - by Dr. Jane Gregory and I

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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.

https://alanastott.com/
 

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Web: https://misophoniapodcast.com

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.

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Send me any feedback! Also, if you want some beautiful podcast stickers shoot over your address.

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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.

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Web: https://misophoniapodcast.com

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.

Email: [email protected]
Send me any feedback! Also, if you want some beautiful podcast stickers shoot over your address.

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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.

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Web: https://misophoniapodcast.com

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.

Email: [email protected]
Send me any feedback! Also, if you want some beautiful podcast stickers shoot over your address.

YouTube channel (with caption transcriptions)

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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. 

CW: Some talk of suicide

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Web: https://misophoniapodcast.com

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.

Email: [email protected]
Send me any feedback! Also, if you want some beautiful podcast stickers shoot over your address.

YouTube channel (with caption transcriptions)

Social:
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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.
 

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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: [email protected]
Send me any feedback! Also, if you want some beautiful podcast stickers shoot over your address.

YouTube channel (with caption transcriptions)

Social:
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Twitter/X - @misophoniashow

SoQuiet - Misophonia Advocacy
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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.
 
   
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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: [email protected]
Send me any feedback! Also, if you want some beautiful podcast stickers shoot over your address.

YouTube channel (with caption transcriptions)

Social:
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Twitter/X - @misophoniashow

SoQuiet - Misophonia Advocacy
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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.
 
   
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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: [email protected]
Send me any feedback! Also, if you want some beautiful podcast stickers shoot over your address.

YouTube channel (with caption transcriptions)

Social:
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Twitter/X - @misophoniashow

SoQuiet - Misophonia Advocacy
https://soquiet.org

Support the show

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.
 
   
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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: [email protected]
Send me any feedback! Also, if you want some beautiful podcast stickers shoot over your address.

YouTube channel (with caption transcriptions)

Social:
Instagram - @misophoniapodcast
Facebook - misophoniapodcast
Twitter/X - @misophoniashow

SoQuiet - Misophonia Advocacy
https://soquiet.org

Support the show