Best Hyperacusis Podcasts (2026)

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Tom May - talking guitar tone, in ear monitors, and punk 49:34

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6d ago49:34

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After a brief fall hiatus, we return with Tom May of the Philadelphia-based punk rock institution The Menzingers! They've been touring and putting out critically-acclaimed records since 2006, so the obvious first question is how four high school friends from Scranton can keep the same line up and energy going strong for almost 20 years. Retrospecti…

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#226 - Steve and Diane Miller (Misophonia Research Fund) 1:00:36

14d ago1:00:36

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I'm honored to speak with Steve and Diane Miller, the incredible couple behind the Misophonia Research Fund. When their daughter Rachel started being triggered by their voices and chewing about nine years ago, they didn't just try to cope, they redirected their entire family foundation to fund misophonia research. They've basically built the field …

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#225 - Fay 57:26

21d ago57:26

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In this episode, I speak with Fay, a Los Angeles-based multimedia artist, actor, and filmmaker who's working on a comedy-horror short film about misophonia. Diagnosed with severe misophonia along with autism, ADHD, fibromyalgia, and several other conditions, Faye considers misophonia one of the most disabling things she deals with daily. We discuss…

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#224 - Michelle G. 39:44

29d ago39:44

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This week I’m talking to Michelle, an animator and 3D artist based in Malta—one of the most population-dense places in Europe. After discovering her misophonia and realizing how Malta's constant noise amplified her struggles, Michelle channeled her experience into an immersive art project. Working with a local focus group of people with misophonia,…

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#223 - Michael C. 55:16

2M ago55:16

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This week I’m talking to Michael, a 70-year-old retired software engineer who experienced a remarkable breakthrough with his lifelong misophonia. After hearing episode 218 with Sarah Barrick about memory reconsolidation, and following a painful breakup that motivated him to seek help, Michael worked with a therapist using EMDR and memory reconsolid…

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#222 - Gabriel 57:35

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Office Hours - Are earplugs always needed? 27:31

3M ago27:31

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Welcome back to our office hours! Here in Juan and Frank open the proverbial mailbag with the intent of getting through loads of listener questions. We get through only 2 this time, but it was a good start to an exciting new segment for the show. In this episode, we selected a common listener question which dovetailed with Cyrille Aimee's episode w…

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#221 - Esty 47:16

4M ago47:16

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This week I talk with Esty, from the UK. Esty reflects on growing up in a large religious community in London, where misophonia first surfaced around age 10. She shares how isolation at family meals, a lack of understanding at home and school, and later an autism diagnosis shaped her experience. We discuss her decision to leave the community, move …

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Cyrille Aimee - talking Costa Rica, nature, and improvisation 53:32

4M ago53:32

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Cyrille Aimée has become a household name for jazz lovers, and for good reason. She is a vocalist who captivates listeners with her original compositions, reinterpretations of standards (including Move On, a whole album of invigorating versions of Stephen Sondheim songbook's), and refreshingly playful approach to improvisation. In this episode, we …

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#220 - Beverly 1:04:46

4M ago1:04:46

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This week I talk with Beverly, a Feldenkrais practitioner from Southern California. Beverly reflects on growing up as the youngest of five in a loud Midwestern household, and how misophonia shaped her early experiences of family dynamics, school, and self-image. We explore her struggles in open workspaces—especially during her years at Facebook—and…

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Office Hours - Decreased Sound Tolerance 32:35

5M ago32:35

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Welcome to our first Talking Ears Office Hours. In these bonus episodes, hosts Frank and Juan will dive into waters deemed too clinical, technical, or otherwise ear-geeky to be featured in the main episodes. We will be opening listener questions, speaking with other clinicians, discussing the nuance of management techniques and hearing wellness gea…

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Vincent Karamanov - talking hyperacusis, distortions, and classical music 55:36

5M ago55:36

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Vincent Karamanov is a freelance bassoonist playing with such prestigious ensembles as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera, and Joffrey Ballet. In this episode, Vincent reflects on how the onset of dysacusis (auditory distortions) and hyperacusis (decreased sound tolerance) forced him to make significant life changes in his employment, outl…

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#219 - Andy 1:00:16

6M ago1:00:16

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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 ope…

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Phil's Tracks #157 Musicians and Tinnitus with Frank Wartinger AuD 1:10:06

7M ago1:10:06

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While we're waiting for Season 4 of Talking Ears, here is a little treat! Phil Yale, the host of Phil's Tracks, asked me (Frank) to join him on an episode of his show. I had a great time chatting with him about musician's hearing health and tinnitus, and was impressed with his interview chops, organizational skills, and general likability. I hope y…

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NHCA 2025 Student Scholarship Panel 25:10

7M ago25:10

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Welcome to the last episode of Season 3 of Talking Ears! This also happens to be the final installment of the eight part NHCA 2025 Conference spotlight series. What a ride we've had this year and we are excited to share what we've been working on for Season 4! This episode features a round table conversation captured at the NHCA 2025 Conference wit…

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Benj Kanters - Intersection of Music, Audio and Audiology 39:38

8M ago39:38

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This is the sixth and final installment of the 2025 NHCA Updates in Music Audiology Workshop recap. In this episode, we'll listen to Benj Kanters' lecture "Tools For Teaching Awareness From the Intersection of Music, Audio and Audiology". Whether you call it the caboose, anchor, closer, wrap-up, coda, or ultimate, Benj's talk was the last of a long…

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#218 - Sara Barrick, LMFT "Demystifying Misophonia" 51:54

8M ago51:54

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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 li…

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Teleaudiology Panel Discussion - NHCA 2025 30:32

8M ago30:32

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We assembled the largest gathering of Teleaudiology experts on the planet (world record eligible?) as part of the NHCA 2025 conference "Updates in Music Audiology" workshop. This episode is that panel discussion, lightly edited for the audio-only format. Of course, Teleaudiology is not a new topic for Talking Ears listeners, as we have had all the …

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Sound Discussion - Hearing Health for Musicians with Dr. Frank Wartinger and Dr. Juan Vasquez 1:10:04

8M ago1:10:04

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This is a feed-drop episode where we get to share an episode of the Sound Discussion podcast. Juan Vasquez and Frank Wartinger had a great time as guests on their show, and I'm sure you'll enjoy the banter and conversation. If you like what you're hearing, make sure you subscribe to their show for more in-depth and light-hearted discussions of audi…

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Juan Vasquez and Heather Malyuk - NHCA 2025 Workshop 38:27

8M ago38:27

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The 5th installment of the NHCA Updates in Music Audiology Workshop recap is actually a double feature! Here we have friend of the show Heather Malyuk speaking about diplacusis and co-host Juan Vasquez speaking about clinical management of musician patients. Both lectures are informative, concise, and expertly delivered, so this is a real treat for…

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#217 - Jo 55:12

8M ago55:12

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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 …

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Brian Fligor - Tinnitus evaluation and management 42:56

9M ago42:56

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In the fourth installment of the NHCA Updates in Music Audiology Workshop recap, we have music audiology expert and dear friend Dr. Brian Fligor. In this episode we'll listen in to his lecture on Tinnitus Evaluation and Management. The content has been edited slightly for the audio-only format. Note that these lecture recordings are not eligible fo…

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#216 - "Between Two Ears" Ep. 2 - Visiting Dr. Sukhbinder Kumar's Research Lab 7:27

9M ago7:27

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In the second episode of the series "Between Two Ears", I share my recent trip to Iowa City to participate in a groundbreaking misophonia research study led by Dr. Sukhbinder Kumar — a continuation of his earlier work on mirror neurons and the motor basis of misophonia. This new study explores the social context of trigger reactions and involved ti…

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#215 - Stacy 50:48

9M ago50:48

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Stacy is an accomplished brand and creative strategist whose journey with misophonia began long before the condition even had a name. Stacy takes us through her early experiences participating in a college study on sound sensitivity back in the 1980s, her lifelong struggle with certain trigger sounds—especially from her mother—and how these experie…

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A Field Guide To Musicians' Tinnitus 33:42

9M ago33:42

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In this episode, we flip the table and Juan interviews Frank about an article he co-authored for Seminars in Hearing Volume 45, Number 3 (2025). First, a thank you to guest series editor Marc Fagelson, PhD, for the invitation to write this article for Seminars in Hearing. Marc, Frank, and Juan have been collaborating for the last year on an excitin…

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Michael Santucci and Shannon Switzer - Safe Use of In Ear Monitors 33:18

9M ago33:18

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Welcome to the third installment of the Updates in Music Audiology workshop recap from the NHCA 2025 conference. This week we will help Sensaphonics celebrate their 40 year anniversary by featuring the voices of founder Michael Santucci and hearing clinic director Shannon Switzer. Together, they shared a brief history of in ear monitors, common fit…

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#214 - Carlie (@womenunmasked) 55:02

9M ago55:02

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Carlie is up in northern Alberta, of the great independent nation of Canada. Carlie shares her personal misophonia journey, her experiences with therapy through the years, and her path to self-discovery and understanding her neurodivergence. She highlights the importance of nervous system regulation, the impact of trauma, and the need for supportiv…

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Colleen Le Prell - Factors Influencing Perceived Sound Quality During Hearing Protection Device Use 39:38

10M ago39:38

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In this, the second installment of the series recapping the NHCA 2025 Conference, we have an incredible presentation from Colleen Le Prell, PHD. This is an edit version of her contribution to the Updates in Music Audiology workshop. The NHCA audience knows her as a recent past present of the organization, and a frequent presenter at the conferences…

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Laura Sinnott - Global Initiatives for Hearing Loss Prevention 22:21

10M ago22:21

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This is the first of a series of shorter episodes featuring presentations and interviews held at the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) annual conference in Charleston, SC in February, 2025. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes featuring Brian Fligor, Michael Santucci, Colleen Le Prell, Benj Kanters, Heather Malyuk, Juan Vasquez, Shannon …

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#213 - Lauren Harte-Hargrove, PhD - Executive Director, Misophonia Research Fund (MRF) 1:02:50

11M ago1:02:50

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I'm excited to have Dr. Lauren Harte-Hargrove, executive director of the Misophonia Research Fund (MRF). We talk about this fund’s origins, and the evolution of research around misophonia. We start by getting a little into her background in neuroscience and her transition to the nonprofit sector. About the MRF and current research talk about some c…

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#212 - Jaelline Jaffe PhD, LMFT 1:18:00

11M ago1:18:00

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Dr. Jaelline Jaffe is one of the most experienced therapists working with people with misophonia, over on the west coast. Jaelline shares her journey from teaching to becoming a therapist specializing in misophonia. We talk about a ton of things, the importance of family support and school accommodations and we get into her own protocol for approac…

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#211 - Epigenetics and Family Dynamics in Sound Sensitivity 1:14:06

11M ago1:14:06

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Meagan is an actress based in San Diego. Meagan shares her personal journey with misophonia as a wife and mother of 3, including her experiences with therapy and self-regulation techniques. She discusses Image Transformational Therapy (ImTT) that has provided Meagan with significant relief from her symptoms from 10 to about a 2. We get into the neu…

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#210 - Connecting misophonia to childhood trauma and healing. 56:01

12M ago56:01

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This week I’m talking to Alex from beautiful Victoria, British Columbia. Alex shares her lifelong journey with misophonia, which began at age 11 amid a turbulent home life. She opens up about how her sensitivity to sounds, especially during family meals, became tied to a need to escape overwhelming emotions. Through therapy, Alex discovered how the…

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Jesus Florido - talking fiddle, hearing loss, and changing the music industry 1:13:03

12M ago1:13:03

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Talking Ears wishes everyone a healthy and wonderful new year! To kickoff 2025, we are honored to present the latest and very special episode featuring Jesus Florido. Known as the Latin Fiddler, he is a Los Angeles-based violinist with a unique story to share. At a vital time in his life, he needed to undergo a risky ear surgery that left him with …

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#209 - Navigating parenthood with sound sensitivity insights. 55:22

1y ago55:22

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Kathryn runs an ecology non-profit in southern Oregon. She shares her journey with misophonia, particularly how it has impacted her life as a parent. She reflects on her childhood experiences with sound sensitivity, the lack of understanding from those around her, and how her relationship with her husband has provided a supportive environment. We t…

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#208 - Exploring neurodiversity through a misophonic lens. 1:11:12

1y ago1:11:12

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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 commu…

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ATA Panel Discussion - Tinnitus Today Article 57:58

1y ago57:58

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Talking Ears co-host Juan Vasquez, AuD, wrote an article for the American Tinnitus Association (ATA) publication, Tinnitus Today, titled "Hitting the Right Note at the Kentucky State Fair: ATA and Texas Roadhouse Team Up to Advance Hearing Conservation Among Music Professionals" which was published this week. To help us unpack the title, the origin…

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#207 - Sound Check 1 - AI Research Platform 17:24

1y ago17:24

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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. In this episode, …

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#206 - Reprogramming your mind for noise relief. 1:05:42

1y ago1:05:42

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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 ch…

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#205 - Healing through hypnotherapy: a personal journey. 1:13:20

1y ago1:13:20

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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 suc…

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#204 - Between Two Ears Episode 1 - MisoCon 2024 7:25

1y ago7:25

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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 …

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#203 - Beyond Mouth Noises: Paula’s Expanding Sensitivity and Road to Therapy. 34:12

1y ago34:12

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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 …

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Caleb Kronen - NHCA Part 5 49:52

1y ago49:52

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Happy National Protect Your Hearing Month! October is a great time for us to celebrate all things eerie (get it? ear-ie?) and to conclude our five-part series on the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA). Our guest, Caleb Kronen is an audiologist and director of Hearing Conservation at the Marion Downs Center in Denver, Colorado. This ep…

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#202 - Personal tales and coping with misophonia in Mexico. 37:34

1y ago37:34

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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 find…

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#201 - Journey from distress to self-compassion and management. 1:10:06

1+ y ago1:10:06

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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 …

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#200 - Exploring misophonia's impact on relationships and academics. 1:13:00

1+ y ago1:13:00

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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 t…

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#199 - Coping with Misophonia in Family and Work 51:14

1+ y ago51:14

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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 …

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#198 - Exploring Community and Coping Strategies in Misophonia 1:01:54

1+ y ago1:01:54

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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 …

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Cory Portnuff - NHCA part 4 38:07

1+ y ago38:07

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Cory Portnuff is a one-person institution within the National Hearing Conservation Association: he is a regular presenter at NHCA meetings, frequent council member, unofficial conference audio/visual expert, and co-author of the NHCA Position Statement on Recreational Music Exposure. In his day job, he is a clinical audiologist at the University of…

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#197 - Tomasz 53:22

1+ y ago53:22

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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 mi…