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Discussion of Misophonology episode: It's up and ready to hear! (Patreon)

Published:
2024-08-14 19:51:25
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2026-06

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Okay so this week's Misophonology episode is up and LIVE! We talk about about distracting sounds and the irritation and fight or flight that can accompany them for people who have misophonia. Dr. Jane Gregory is a clinical psychologist who is one of the leading researchers and also wrote the book "Sounds Like Misophonia."

Episode went live last night! Have you listened yet? What did you think? Feel free to share your thoughts on the episode or misophonic rants below. This is a safe, quiet place for them.

Sonically yours,

Father of the Pod

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Misophonology (DISTRACTING SOUND & NOISE RAGE) with Dr. Jane Gregory - alie ward

Forks on teeth. Lip smacking. Metal on metal. (Don't worry, there are no sonic examples of triggers in this episode!) Why do some of us haaaate certain noises and other folks cannot comprehend how a sound could be so irritating? Let's meet in the middle with a professional Misophonologist, clinical

Comments

Ree McPee

It was great. It’s even possible my husband will listen and will be persuaded to not deliberately scrape his teeth on his fork in my face when I ask him not to. Always hoping.

Alie Ward

sending good thoughts and prayers

Alie Ward

I can imagine the pitch triggers some fight or flight in some people for sure! I don't have kids so when. I hear kids screaming, I can't quite discern a fun squeal from a "help I'm caught in an escalator" noise so I'm always terrified. (Ps: as a child, I got caught in an escalator)

Ree McPee

I remember sitting in a fast food restaurant years ago on my own and counting four different loud beeping alarms going off in the kitchen. The people working there were busy and would no sooner attend to one alarm and another would go off. I was so confused by how this didn’t seem to be bothering anyone else. I was crawling out of my skin and eventually had to just leave and wait outside in the summer heat because I couldn’t take it anymore!

JENN 'Benthopelagic squirrel' ALVAREZ

(P.s. I know, I been here since episode 1 with Jess Phoenix😬) Screaming children spikes my anxiety so much I carry earplugs in the event I run into a child.😂 Also, I only have a flight response, no fight. We'll, once, but mostly flight.

Raja

Just finished it! Half-way through, I thought to myself that I have to put the word out to colleagues that if there are any sounds they react to, to please tell me so I can try to avoid making them! I've got other things they kindly help me with, but it hadn't occurred to me that I might make a sound they don't react well to. So, thanks for that!

Emma

Thought about my college roommate the entire time. Almost 20 years after we lived together I still remember her telling me she fantasized about shooting someone in her class in the face to stop the constant sniffling. I had terrible allergies, I don’t know how we lasted three years together.

Emma

(To be clear I tried really hard to limit my impact. I’d go out in the hall to blow my nose and stuff. But when you have the sniffles it’s hard not to sniff.)

Channon Koty

I will definitely be listening today! There are several individuals in my family with misophonia. It is frustrating for all of us, but I feel like they suffer the most because people don't understand. 😩

Lady_Marzipan

I have shared this episode with so many people already, both those who relate and those who *just*don't*get*it*.

Andy Pepper

Listen, I knew I had misophonia, but I felt so seen by this episode! 🙃 The anger escalation? The thing where you feel bad about being bothered by the sound?! OMG. Much appreciation for this one.

Merry Leo

This episode helped me so much by allowing me the chance to release myself from the shame I feel over being enraged by coughing. I thought I was just a horrible person for getting so upset I considered sleeping in a different room when my boyfriend was sick and coughing up a storm. I kept telling myself he couldn't help it and that I shouldn't be angry when the poor man was just sick and that really caused me to spiral into some self loathing. I'm so glad to know that I'm not the only one.

Margaret Downs

Anybody else run into this, where the topic of the ep is something they have/suspect they have, it can take a little mental prep before heading into it? I have the utmost confidence that Alie will handle it with her usual grace, curiosity, and humor, so it's not at all that I'm concerned about the handling. It's just....too real maybe? I dunno. I felt that way a bit about the ADHD episodes too, as someone who was in a relationship with someone with it and likely has it myself. I'll definitely listen and enjoy myself, just maybe in a few days.

Susanne Collins

Felt very seen by this episode! I have had misophonia and its cousin misokinesia (getting the same emotional reaction to movements, like leg jiggling) forever. Some great ideas in this episode to help reframe triggering sounds!

The Other Maya

I'm exactly the opposite. I have no flight. Only fight. I feel really bad for my husband sometimes. Also my loving husband: has really intense reactions not only to crying children but also whimpering or barking dogs, because the stress of something vulnerable not being cared for or not having their needs met gets to him in a way that's very deep. Few things make him mad, these sounds really really do.

Sharon

All the same feelings. I totally trust Alie, ...and I took this one out of the default playlist, to deal with when I'm ready. (Too many podcasts on this topic want to include *examples*!!) Anyway, I relate to what you're saying, yes.

Margaret Downs

I feel really reassured that she said that it doesn't include examples. Still, though, I think this one's going to stay in the back pocket for a sec.

Margaret Downs

Ah I dearly love my new roommate, but *holy god* the throat clearing/coughing.

Kristina Klopp

I can totally relate!! Screaming babies/children immediately make me want to go ballistic, no matter the context (fun/distress/etc.). 🤯 Same goes for whistling and most other high-pitched sounds plus snoring, any "moist" body noises and a few more. And yes, I have kept my own place, despite being in a wonderful relationship. 😏😂 Very much looking forward to listening to the episode, haven't had the chance yet! 😊

Rachel Guthrie

I spent all day excitedly screeching at the fact that one of my questions was asked on this episode! Thank you, Alie, for always including the audience in such a meaningful way! ❤️

Elsi Kay

Yay my question was asked, and first, what an honor!! 😍 It was slightly wrong because I wanted to especially learn about the bass side of the distant bass problem because bass and other booming sounds is what triggers me specifically, but it’s okay, I didn’t communicate it super clearly and it was super interesting to learn about the distant/unexpected sound issue too and it made a lot of sense 😄

Kyla

Saving this one for my road trip this weekend (that’s one hour that will fly by). But I am excited to learn about why I had to stop watching shows like The Bachelor because the amplified slurping kissing sounds made my skin crawl, and why I feel rage when my ears are assaulted by tinny phone speakers from people who think the whole train wants to listen to their terrible music.

Spencer Parks

I loved hearing that so many people talk to her husband after his standup gigs. Thanks to Helen Z for making this happen! After the re-air of her etymology episode, I had to get her on my podcast "The Dictionary"! If you're a fan of hers (which you should be), and want to hear more from her, come on over! There's video too!

mynameisaurien

I really loved the content of this episode! And very happy that there were no annoying noises or sounds (to me). I'm glad this is getting more research attention! Thanks Alie and Dr. Jane!

Jess C

Loved this ep. I have misophonia very very bad, borderline can't function when incan hear chewing my husband listened to the episode and finally understands (I think). The poor guy often forgets and eats pistachios near me and it sends me into dizzying rage. Thanks to you, I think he might remember not to do that now 😅

Naomi Jane

I didn't know there was a word for the leg jiggling!! Thank you 🥲

Tania Magic Fingers

Oh I thought I had this a bit but now I know I REALLY have this a lot. As always great episode. Love that people think you are under "house arrest" and even dare to ask you!

Lizzy Martinez

Thank you to your incredible editing team for editing out sounds that may cause people to experience misophonia. I absolutely love listening to your podcast for so many reasons but it really is so calming to my ears and that's gotta be part of it for sure.

Lee Wang

Congrats on getting a walking desk! Make sure to keep it lubricated!

Rachael Lemont

Thank you so much for this episode. I’m in my 50’s & think my misophonia has gotten worse with age. If nothing else I feel less “crazy” and alone. It really can be debilitating, and I feel bad that my husband’s eating makes me want to kill him sometimes!! I usually just stare daggers at him when he’s chewing & neither one of us can help it! My saving grace when I’m overwhelmed is the Naturespace App (The Umbrella sound) with noise cancelling headphones. Maybe this will help people be more understanding that we’re not just being dicks & it’s a real thing!!

Britt Carp

Really enjoyed this episode! I feel like I can finally admit that the randomly inserted sound bites are my least favorite part of the podcast 🫣

The Other Maya

I've been thinking about this for a few days and have decided to say something. I lost the first reply I typed because my husband asked me if I was ok, and I accidentally refreshed the chat. I'm crying. So, fair warning that the following could be upsetting. I am extraordinarily aware of the sounds that I make when I'm eating, in fact, I struggle to chew completely because I'm afraid of the sound it makes, and the cards that are referenced in the show notes are not completely innocent. If you are going to use one, please think about who you are handling it to. When I was a kid, my mom used to get excessively angry with my little brother and I for eating "loudly", and for laughing. Little kids. I'm talking I remember this happening as early as when my brother was 3 years old or less. She would not only yell at us, but chew loudly, mouth open in our ears to demonstrate how unpleasant the sound was. Combine this with the fact that I am a fat person, and have been asked why I'm eating, been told to stop, and that I don't need to eat because I'm fat. My brother and I both struggle with eating disorders even though he is not fat. I was not able to eat in the cafeteria when I was in school. I would buy a dinner roll and eat it on the stairs by the theater. I would puke up my breakfast within an hour of getting to school. In my teens I was a size 12, eating about 500-900 calories on a good day. I was constantly "helped" by teachers, classmates, and doctors - telling me I needed to loose weight and how to do it which clearly didn't work. I was handed this card sometime in college. Probably about 7 or 8 years ago. I still remember the card. It didn't say anything about "what" I was doing to cause this person distress, just that the sounds I was making were distressful. All I remember about it otherwise is that I didn't know this person, had nothing to do with them in my life, and that they were smaller than me. If you are going to use a card like this, please make sure this is someone you will have regular contact with and also please consider that the person you're giving it to may be incredibly hurt by it because someone in their life may have made the thing you're asking for help with a very, very triggering thing.

Dr Laura M Smith

Loved this episode! I feel like my rage-inducing sound triggers are built up over time. E.g. whistling didn't use to bother me so much, but I had a housemate who whistled frequently and now it drives me crazy. I wonder if there is a way to nip it in the bud 😔 I'll have to take a deeper dive into Jane's research!

Organic Free-Range Lily

Nice episode. :) My misophonia is linked directly to stress: when I was 30, I transferred to my company's HQ in Seattle (it rhymes with "Blamazon") and it was so ridiculously stressful, and such a toxic work environment, that I developed a violent hatred of people eating with their mouths open. I distinctly remember that being a new development in my life, because before that, I hadn't had any issues with that sound. :(

Marc Rubin

I'm hoping my dogs will be receptive to NOT making slow-mo licking noises when I'm trying to fall asleep! Great episode! It's nice knowing I'm not alone and that there's a name for this condition / phenomenon. Also, please do an episode on veterinary gerontology with Dr Ashley Portmann of Home Together Vet!!! Her work involves lasers and ketamine (among other things)! https://www.instagram.com/p/B5lKPP9FYMO/?igsh=MWh1a2RiYmxvazhiNw==

Fiona Dolphin

Great episode! I had no idea there was a name for this condition and thought I was just a crazy, angry person. I also had no idea other people experienced this! So it was very validating. I feel irrationally angry when I hear people snoring (even if it’s quiet) and when people chew with their mouths open. I find my anger and discomfort only increase the longer I hear these things, and have actually cried in frustration when I couldn’t escape the sound.

Jeanette-o-saur

Ok so I need clarification on the ADHD connection. She said that once they correct for over-sensitivities, the misophonia connection disappears or drops to normal levels (sorry I forget). So does that mean the being over-sensitive to noises is technically not misophonia? I get that misophonia is for specific noises. Oversensitivity can also be for specific noises though. Where is the line?