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 these triggers were linked to deeper childhood trauma and learned to reframe her reactions with self-compassion. From feeling isolated and misunderstood to finding tools for healing, Alex’s story is a powerful reflection on resilience, emotional awareness, and the path toward self-acceptance.

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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 talk about the impact of misophonia on her relationships, particularly with her daughter, and the strategies she employs to manage her sensitivities. Kathryn also explores therapeutic approaches, including psilocybin and acupuncture, and emphasizes the importance of understanding and support from family and friends.

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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 communication with loved ones about her sensitivities and how she manages to balance her writing and parenting responsibilities. The discussion also touches on the broader implications of neurodiversity and identity, and some of the unique challenges faced by those in the misophonia community.

Please checkout her website imbineeme.com

Guardian article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/feb/19/ive-always-hated-the-sounds-of-chewing-slurping-and-sniffling-but-now-i-know-im-not-alone

Refinery29 (piece about dating with misophonia)
https://www.refinery29.com/en-au/dating-with-misophonia-crunching-noises

Kind of, Sort of, Maybe, But Probably Not
https://www.penguin.com.au/books/kind-of-sort-of-maybe-but-probably-not-9781761341069

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YouTube channel (with caption transcriptions)

Social:
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Facebook - misophoniapodcast
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Order "Sounds like Misophonia" - by Dr. Jane Gregory and I

SoQuiet - Misophonia Advocacy
https://soquiet.org

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