Twenty Thousand Hertz cover image

Misophonia: Why we can't stand certain sounds

Twenty Thousand Hertz

00:00

What Is Going on With Mesophonia?

Mesophonia is a disorder that gets at people's experiences of their internal world. It can be heightened with close loved ones, such as sick or allergic colleagues. The brain monitors these sounds and interprets them according to Philip Gander from the University of Iowa. He says we can modulate cognitive responses based on our breathing patterns.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app