Misophonia

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Misophonia has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Good Hang with Amy Poehler (Nov 2025).

Misophonia, also known as selective sound sensitivity syndrome, is a disorder of decreased tolerance to specific sounds or their associated stimuli, or cues. These cues, known as "triggers", are experienced as unpleasant or distressing and tend to evoke negative emotional, physiological, and behavioral responses not seen in most other people. Behaviors used to cope, such as avoidance of "triggering" situations or using hearing protection, can affect the ability to achieve life goals, communicate