190 episodes
The Misophonia Podcast Adeel Ahmad
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- Health & Fitness
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4.9 • 91 Ratings
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Candid conversations with people who live with Misophonia. Misophonia is a disorder in which there is a strong sensitivity to certain sounds. A person with misophonia feels rage and an inability to focus on anything but that sound. It feels like a fight-or-flight response. Host Adeel Ahmad has misophonia and interviews other "misophones" from around the world. All episodes are edited to be more sensory-friendly including equalization and brown noise. If you'd like to be a guest, go to https://misophoniapodcast.com. Theme music is "jltf" by Moby, courtesy of https://mobygratis.com The contents of this podcast should not be considered medical advice or therapy.
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Rosie - Navigating Life with Misophonia
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.
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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: hello@misophoniapodcast.com
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
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Bahar - Exploring Sound's Psychological Impact Through Film
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/
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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: hello@misophoniapodcast.com
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. -
Luis - Music, Spirituality, and Growth Through Misophonia
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.
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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: hello@misophoniapodcast.com
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. -
Maja - Exploring Misophonia's Roots and Healing Journey
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.
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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: hello@misophoniapodcast.com
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. -
Rachel - Food Service Worker Navigates Misophonia
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.
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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: hello@misophoniapodcast.com
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. -
Kresta (2024) - Overcoming Misophonia through Understanding HSP
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.
Kresta's blog on HSP:
https://www.misophoniafreedomlab.com/post/how-understanding-trait-of-highly-sensitive-person-can-help-us-understand-and-cope-with-misophonia
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
Misophonia Freedom Project (Sara Bidler's website):
http://www.authenticlivingts.com/misophonia-freedom-project.html
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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: hello@misophoniapodcast.com
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.
Customer Reviews
🤫🤫🤫🙉🙉🙉 Not alone
So happy for this podcast. I have Misophonia-chewing, utensils, low frequency bass, repetitive sounds. Hearing the interviews is soothing. Shared struggle and coping mechanisms are therapeutic. It can be debilitating and takes up time and energy to avoid sounds. I’m motivated to get accommodations for my next employment. So grateful for this community.
Connection and Community
As a super sensitive person, I am often isolated out of the need for less stimulation. But as an extrovert by nature, this leaves me often depressed. Listening to this podcast helps me navigate better in the world, and be compassionate with myself, to appreciate my life as a sensitive person, to not feel so alone.
Too much background noise
Why are there all these random sounds. I was so happy to find a podcast on a subject like this and then halfway through the episode it sounds like white noise in the background. Is this on purpose? It's maddening.