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The Misophonia Podcast

The Misophonia Podcast

By: Adeel Ahmad
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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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Episodes
  • #219 - Andy

    #219 - Andy
    Jun 23 2025

    This week I talk with Andy, a production supervisor from Lexington, Kentucky. Andy shares how misophonia shows up in both his personal and professional life, and how emotional intelligence has become essential in his role. We talk about growing up in a large, close-knit, homeschooled family, and how misophonia shaped his early experiences. Andy opens up about past struggles with therapy—particularly being pushed into exposure therapy—and the promising new approaches he’s exploring now. We also touch on the overlap between misophonia and being a highly sensitive person, and how this awareness plays into his work and self-understanding. It’s an honest, thoughtful conversation about family, self-awareness, and the ongoing effort to navigate misophonia with compassion and persistence.


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    Web: https://misophoniapodcast.com

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

    Email: hello@misophoniapodcast.com
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    YouTube channel (with caption transcriptions)

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

    SoQuiet - Misophonia Advocacy
    https://soquiet.org

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    1 hr
  • #218 - Sara Barrick, LMFT "Demystifying Misophonia"

    #218 - Sara Barrick, LMFT "Demystifying Misophonia"
    May 15 2025

    Today we’re reconnecting with a guest who many of you will remember from one of our most popular episodes a couple of years ago. Sara Barrick, formerly Sara Bidler, has returned to share more of her invaluable insights. Since we last spoke, Sara has published her book "Demystifying Misophonia," which I highly recommend to all our listeners. As a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in misophonia and trauma healing, Sara brings a unique perspective on understanding misophonia as a complex syndrome rather than a single condition. In our previous conversation, she opened many eyes to the role of the nervous system and implicit learning in our reactions to triggers. Today, we'll dive deeper into these concepts and explore the pathways toward healing that Sara has discovered through her work.

    Book website: Demystifying Misophonia

    Link to purchase on Amazon

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    Web: https://misophoniapodcast.com

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

    Support the podcast at https://misophonia.shop

    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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    52 mins
  • #217 - Jo

    #217 - Jo
    Apr 18 2025

    Jo works in project management for the NHS in the UK. Jo’s greatest miso issue currently is her noisy apartment which has exacerbated her condition, leading to a lot of stress and frustration. Jo reflects on her childhood, particularly her relationship with her father, who has OCD and is a noisy person. She reflects on the challenges of navigating work environments, social connections, and family dynamics while managing her condition. Jo also explores the impact of misophonia on her relationships and the coping strategies she uses.

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    Web: https://misophoniapodcast.com

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

    Support the podcast at https://misophonia.shop

    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
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    55 mins
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It is absurd that such a powerful neurological reflex is not described in the DSM-5 or ICD-10. As a member of the medical community, I am glad to see that this podcast exists.

I particularly appreciate that the podcast features behavior analysts at the top of the field (e.g. - Tom Dozier).

The host is very respectful and empathetic while asking great questions.

Fantastic

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I am so grateful to have recently discovered this podcast! I have been struggling with misophonia since I was 12 years old but it has been most unbearable the past 5 years - especially during the pandemic. I am a casting director and single mom in Los Angeles....so many noises and sounds trigger rage, fight or flight, anxiety, stress, fatigue, and feelings of madness. After a recent episode, it became clear that intervention was necessary. Thank you for your calming and honest approach to an absolutely maddening disorder.. I look forward to listening to more episodes and learning ways in which I can provide personal peace.

Misophonia Mindfulness

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.... but, i found myself holding my breath with a tenseness building the longer I listened. No triggers other than my own memories and my elevated heart rate. This was my first time I've listened to anything regarding misophonia. Which I've recently been able to give my phonetic sensitivities... including the LED's he was talking about. I can relate. Being that I'm now 61 yrs old, all I can think of right now is, "My poor wife." :)

It would have been a 5-star review...

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This provides resources that have used successfully, and some not so much. It’s great to just hear others are like you, empathy in the ability to relate, really makes life more bearable.

Excellent resource for those with misophonia!

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