Best Adeel Ahmad Podcasts (2024)

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#201 - Deb 1:10:06

2h ago1:10:06

1:10:06

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 - Georgie 1:13:00

17d ago1:13:00

1:13:00

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 - Alana 51:14

1M ago51:14

51:14

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 - Klaus 1:01:54

1M ago1:01:54

1:01:54

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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#197 - Tomasz 53:22

2M ago53:22

53:22

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…

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#196 - Family Strategy Solutions for Misophonia 1:07:32

3M ago1:07:32

1:07:32

Dr. Jennifer Brout, Mary, and Liz discuss their experiences as parents of children with misophonia and how they have preserved family relationships. They share their personal journeys of understanding and accepting misophonia, as well as the stages of grief and growth they went through. They emphasize the importance of accommodation, communication,…

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#195 - Mother and Daughter Share Misophonia 1:00:22

3M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

Tracey and Leah are a mother and daughter living near Philadelphia who both have misophonia, and in fact Leah attends the same school Tracey teaches at. We talk about their first triggers and how they were received across the decades. We talk about how Tracey’s misophnonia informs how she helps her daughter. Tracey also shares how Buddhism has help…

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#194 - Discovering Solace in Understanding Misophonia 58:57

4M ago58:57

58:57

Marina is originally from Romania and now lives in the UK. Like many others who have been on the podcast recently, Marina only recently found out about misophonia and has been learning as much as she can and has been diving into the book Sounds Like Misophonia by Dr. Jane Gregory and I. We talk about the challenging environment of her childhood wit…

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Emily - Journey from isolation to open dialogue 1:06:20

4M ago1:06:20

1:06:20

Emily lives in a small town in Georgia. She only recently learned about misophonia and that others share the experience she has felt most of her life. This is the first time she’s spoken with another misophone about it. She recalls the earliest triggers she experienced as a child from her brothers, and how she tried to suppress her reactions. We ta…

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Ben S. - Former athlete discusses misophonia challenges 59:34

4M ago59:34

59:34

Ben is from Kentucky and now lives and works in Indiana. This is the first time Ben has talked about misophonia and he shares a lifetime of experiences going back to his toddler years which had some very negative events and I want to just issue a content warning that there is some discussion of abuse at the hands of a babysitter. He discusses his e…

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71. From Freelancer to CEO: The CeePrinto Story 23:16

4M ago23:16

23:16

In this 71st episode of the misaal podcast, you will listen to my conversation with Asfar Anjum — the founder of CeePrinto. A Print-on-demand platform that lets you design, customize, and sell your own products. Guest: Asfar Anjum | https://www.linkedin.com/in/asfaranjum/ Startup: Ceeprinto | https://ceeprinto.com/ Host: Zahid Lilani - https://twit…

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Jen K - Exploring Early Memories and Misophonia Management 1:05:39

5M ago1:05:39

1:05:39

Jennifer is from North Carolina. We talk about her early memories from her toddler years. She talks about her journey of seeking therapy and eventually being diagnosed with ADHD, which provided some understanding and accommodations. We talk about the potential interplay between genetics, early childhood development, and trauma. How stress and corti…

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Rosie - Navigating Life with Misophonia: Rosie's Resilience 1:02:12

5M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

Rosie is based in Newcastle and heard about the podcast from Newcastle-based misophonia researcher Paris Ash. She first noticed it as a teenager with the sound of her mom’s chewing, later expanded to include other people and sounds. She struggled with guilt and shame and felt misunderstood by her family. Rosie found support from her understanding s…

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70. Scaling AI: Saad Khawar's vision for more intelligent data labeling 35:31

5M ago35:31

35:31

In this 70th episode of the misaal podcast, you will listen to my conversation with Saad Khawar — co-founder of Datacade. A provider of labeling and annotation solutions for LLMs.Guest: Saad Khawar | https://www.linkedin.com/in/saad-khawar/Startup: Datacade | https://datacade.ai/Host: Zahid Lilani - https://twitter.com/ZahidLilani Startup funding n…

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Bahar - Exploring Sound's Psychological Impact Through Film 29:22

5M ago29:22

29:22

Bahar is a screenwriter and filmmaker based in Iran who created the short film 'Quarantine Redemption’, a 13-minute musical comedy with no dialogue about misophonia in an apartment during the COVID pandemic. We talk about her interest in exploring sound and psychology in her work. She explains that while she doesn't have misophonia herself, she bel…

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69. Pakistani startups raised $0 in Q1 2024 5:24

6M ago5:24

5:24

In this episode of the misaal podcast, I’ll give you a quarterly update on the startup ecosystem in Pakistan.As far as startup funding goes, there isn’t much to discuss, as Pakistani startups raised $0 in Q1. Still, many things happened in Q1, such as SadaPay acquisition, startup closures, layoffs, etc.It’s mostly bad news, but there’s light at the…

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Luis - Music, Spirituality, and Growth Through Misophonia 57:10

6M ago57:10

57:10

Luis is a translator based in Puerto Rico. Luis’ misophonia came up actually since the pandemic and he discusses the triggers he faces, such as construction noises and noises in places he’s lived. We spend a lot of time talking about empathy, or lack thereof from friends, family, and workplaces, and the challenges of finding understanding and valid…

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Maja - Exploring Misophonia's Roots and Healing Journey 51:52

6M ago51:52

51:52

Maja is a college student in Connecticut studying psychology. We spend a lot of time talking about her past, and the strained relationships with her family members that she had growing up and how they were impacted by misophonia. We hear about her father’s volatility and trouble with alcohol, the difficulty in being understood and accommodated at h…

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68. Syed Azfar Hussain | NIC Hyderabad 37:42

6M ago37:42

37:42

In this 68th episode of the misaal podcast, you will listen to my conversation with Syed Azfar Hussain — the Project Director at NIC Hyderabad. A public-private partnership-funded incubation center for ambitious entrepreneurs. Guest: Syed Azfar Hussain | https://www.linkedin.com/in/azfar84/ Organization: NIC Hyderabad | https://nichyderabad.com/ Ho…

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Rachel - Food Service Worker Navigates Misophonia 56:20

6M ago56:20

56:20

Rachel is a barista and bartender in Philadelphia. We talk about her early experiences with misophonia, coming at a young age which was a turbulent and volatile at home. We talk about how she has been unpacking a lot of this during her recent findings during her own therapy. She also talks about her college experience and the coping strategies she …

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Kresta (2024) - Overcoming Misophonia through Understanding HSP 1:21:22

7M ago1:21:22

1:21:22

This week I’m bringing back a guest who has been one of the most popular guests on the show. Kresta is a trama therapist and founder of Misophonia Freedom Lab. If you recall Kresta had misophonia and says she has been able to overcome it. We talk about that of course, but we also focus on the idea of HSP, highly-sensitive people. There is overlap b…

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67. Unpacking SadaPay’s $50 million Acquisition 5:55

7M ago5:55

5:55

In this 67th episode of the misaal podcast, I unpack the recent $50 million acquisition of SadaPay by Papara.Despite a challenging month with no new startup funding rounds, the ecosystem showed signs of resilience with SadaPay’s acquisition. However, there are no whiners in this deal. Discover insights into the impact of political changes on the ec…

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66. Gohar Shafique | We Want Design 30:40

7M ago30:40

30:40

In this 66th episode of the misaal podcast, you will listen to my conversation with Gohar Shafique — a serial entrepreneur and founder of We Want Design. An easy-to-use design and development service for startups, enterprises, and agencies. Guest: Gohar Shafique | https://www.linkedin.com/in/gohardotme/ Startup: We Want Design | https://www.wewantd…

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Taylor - Harnessing Creativity and Lessons from Living with Sensitivity 1:03:24

7M ago1:03:24

1:03:24

Taylor is a project manager in California. Taylor talks about her home life and how growing up with alcoholic parents may have contributed to her misophonia. She also discuss their hypersensitivity and how it affects her relationships. She shares her experiences in school and the support she received from teachers along the way. She shares how she …

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Bob - Navigating Life with Misophonia and Comorbid Conditions 1:06:24

7M ago1:06:24

1:06:24

This week I'm talking to Bob, from Liverpool. He shares his experience with misophonia and how it has impacted his life. He discusses his early triggers and reactions, as well as the lack of understanding and resentment he felt from his family. Bob also talks about the expansion of his triggers and the sensory issues he faces. He explores the role …

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Dr. Jennifer Brout - Advancing misophonia research and family understanding. 1:13:02

7M ago1:13:02

1:13:02

I’m excited to have back on the show, Dr. Jennifer Brout. We discuss various aspects of misophonia, including family accommodations, coping skills, and the importance of research. Jennifer emphasizes the need for more research on family functioning and children's development in relation to misophonia. We also talk about the role of epigenetics in g…

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65. Huzaifa Ahmad | Rizq 37:52

8M ago37:52

37:52

In this 65th episode of the misaal podcast, you will listen to my conversation with Huzaifa Ahmad — the co-founder of Rizq A social impact startup that tackles the problem of food insecurity and waste through its many different programs. Guest: Huzaifa Ahmad | https://www.linkedin.com/in/huzaifa-ahmad-7026aa165/ Startup: Rizq | https://rizq.org/ Ho…

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Esther - Healing Through Faith and Headphones 38:04

8M ago38:04

38:04

Esther is a student in the UK. She talks about her journey of healing through prayer and the positive impact it has had on her misophonia. She discusses the challenges she faced in school and how she found relief through noise-canceling headphones. Esther emphasizes the importance of supportive relationships and understanding from family and friend…

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Sipora, LCSW - Journey of a Therapist Embracing Misophonia 1:11:40

8M ago1:11:40

1:11:40

In this conversation, Sipora and Adeel discuss the topic of misophonia and the use of coherence therapy in its treatment. Sipora shares her personal journey with misophonia and how she became interested in helping others with the condition. They delve into the concept of memory consolidation and how it relates to misophonia. Sipora explains the pro…

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Liz G. (2024) - Navigating family life with autism and heightened sound sensitivity. 48:14

8M ago48:14

48:14

This week I’m talking to Liz who was actually a guest back in season 5. We catch up and she shares how her misophonia is triggered by repetitive sounds and how it has affected her interactions with others. Liz also talks about her son's autism and how his sensory processing disorder differs from her misophonia. The conversation explores the evoluti…

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64. Adeel Raza | eLearning evolve 20:42

8M ago20:42

20:42

In this episode, Adeel Raza, co-founder of eLearning Evolve, shares how his free WordPress plugin proved more valuable than he first anticipated, allowing him to offer a paid version.Guest: Adeel Raza | https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeel-raza/Startup: eLearning evolve | https://elearningevolve.com/Host: Zahid Lilani - https://twitter.com/ZahidLilani…

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Seiara - Cross-cultural Misophonia Insights and Coping Through Dance 1:05:04

8M ago1:05:04

1:05:04

Seiara is the host of the Behind the Stigma podcast. She shares her academic journey in psychology and her plans for a PhD in the philosophy of psychiatry. She discusses her early experiences with misophonia and the complexity of the condition. Seiara also talks about cultural attitudes towards mental health in Dubai and Azerbaijan. She shares her …

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Dan - Visual Artist Navigates Misophonia With Creativity 59:02

9M ago59:02

59:02

Dan Shay, a visual artist, discusses his experience with misophonia and how it has impacted his daily life and relationships. He shares his journey of discovering misophonia and the challenges he faced in explaining it to others. Dan talks about his coping mechanisms, including the use of earplugs and meditation apps. He also explores the potential…

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Shaylynn (Misophonia International) - From Late Onset to Advocacy Pioneer 1:02:07

9M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

Shaylynn shares her misophonia origin story and how her triggers developed over time. She discusses the impact of misophonia on her school life and the accommodations she received. Shaylynn emphasizes the importance of supportive friends and family in coping with misophonia. She talks about her journey as a misophonia advocate and her involvement w…

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63. Hunain Kapadia | Smartbenefits 25:08

9M ago25:08

25:08

Hunain Kapadia, the co-founder and CTO of Smartbenefits, joins me to talk about how he is making it easier for employers to provide health and life insurance to their employees at an affordable price. Guest: Hunain Kapadia | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunainkapadia/ Startup: Smartbenefits | https://smartbenefits.pk/ Host: Zahid Lilani - https://tw…

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Carolyn - RV living amplifies misophonia challenges. 56:30

9M ago56:30

56:30

Summary In this conversation, Carolyn shares her experiences living with misophonia and offers insights into coping strategies and managing triggers in various environments. She emphasizes the importance of normalizing misophonia and open communication in intimate relationships. Carolyn also highlights the benefits of nature and sensory grounding t…

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Victoria L. - Exploring Academic Life with Misophonia 1:09:30

10M ago1:09:30

1:09:30

In this conversation, Victoria, a lecturer and misophonic individual, shares her experiences with misophonia. She discusses her childhood experiences and the impact of certain triggers, such as chewing, clocks ticking, and water sounds. Victoria also talks about the challenges she faces as a lecturer and how she copes with misophonic triggers in th…

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Mark - Musician explores creativity under misophonia's influence 49:02

10M ago49:02

49:02

Mark is a musician from Manchester, now living in Los Angeles. Mark has opened for Queens of the Stone Age and played the legendary Viper Room in LA. A while back, Mark sent me the video to his song about misophonia, that I’ve linked to below and posted on social media. We finally got a chance to talk and get into his life story with miso. We talk …

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Julia W. - Grad student explores therapy paths for living with misophonia. 58:30

10M ago58:30

58:30

Julia is a grad student on track to be a mental health counselor. She has misophonia and has spent a lot of time thinking about miso from various angles. This is a really wide-ranging discussion. We talk about how the pandemic was really rough with her violinist roomates, occupational therapy, having ADHD and being on the autism spectrum, her exper…

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62. Haider Raza | DealCart 37:49

10M ago37:49

37:49

E-commerce startups are commonplace in Pakistan. However, a significant segment of society sits on the sidelines as they can’t find the bargains they seek online. My guest in this episode of the misaal podcast wants to change that. His name is Haider Raza, and he is the co-founder of DealCart. A social commerce startup bringing community and group …

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Aaryn - Artist navigates misophonia with humor and yoga. 59:50

11M ago59:50

59:50

Aaryn is an artist based in North Carolina. We talk about marriage and family, art, yoga, the mind-boy connection, the fascia, supplements and medication and much more. Check the show notes for links to Aaryn’s art projects. https://www.aarynwest.com https://www.instagram.com/aarynwest --- Pre-order Sounds like Misophonia - by Dr. Jane Gregory and …

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Victoria S. - Navigating Career and Coping with Misophonia 50:06

11M ago50:06

50:06

Victoria is from central Oregon in the Pacific Northwest. We talk about life as a fisheries observer working on fishing boats for days at a time, her sometimes challenging childhood with mental illness in the family, coping methods she’s used like medication and alcohol, how she deals with airplanes and more. --- Pre-order Sounds like Misophonia - …

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61. Pakistan's Changing Digital Media Landscape with Muna Khan 41:51

11M ago41:51

41:51

From busy cities to remote villages, digital media has revolutionized how Pakistan shares information. The more we understand these changes, the better off we'll be at digesting news, engaging with stories, and understanding the world. The topic of digital media is very close to my heart as a podcaster and publisher serving the Pakistani audience. …

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Kristina - Bulgarian mom navigates misophonia and motherhood 59:22

11M ago59:22

59:22

Kristina is in Bulgaria. We talk about being a new mom, heading back to a hybrid work environment, being an advocate for misophonia in Bulgaria, being triggered by children and family members and much more. --- Pre-order Sounds like Misophonia - by Dr. Jane Gregory and I Sponsored by the personal journaling app I developed: Basal - hellobasal.com F…

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60. Q3 2023 Pakistan Startup Funding Update with Mutaher Khan 31:13

12M ago31:13

31:13

The quarter just ended, and the numbers are in. Pakistani startups raised $6.8 million in disclosed equity funding across five deals in Q3 2023. That’s 87% less than the $55 million raised in Q3 of 2022 but 40% more than the $5 million raised in Q2 of 2023. This brings the YTD funding to $35 million. So what gives? To answer that question and bette…

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Paris (PhD student of misophonia) - Exploring Misophonia's Brain Basis and Mimicry 58:28

12M ago58:28

58:28

Paris is a PhD student researching misophonia at the University of Newcastle. She has been making a name for herself already having published papers alongside Dr. Kumar who is very well-known for his seminal papers on the brain basis of misophonia. Here we talk about her work on mimicry, mirror neurons, how she got into miso research, visual trigge…

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Risa - Decades of coping: A filmmaker's misophonia journey. 1:00:56

12M ago1:00:56

1:00:56

Risa lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and has been dealing with misophonia for about 60 years. We talk about being neurodivergent, family life both many decades ago, and in the present day and all the challenges along the way, raising her child while having miso, difficult neighbors, her thoughts on meditation and various psychotherapies, and …

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59. Michel Friedman | Reflect Ventures 27:04

12M ago27:04

27:04

Last year, Pakistani startups received half their funding from emerging market VC firms. This year, most emerging market VC firms are sitting on the sidelines and waiting for market conditions to improve. However, my guest in this episode of the misaal podcast is actively funding deals and most recently invested in Truckistan. His name is Michel Fr…

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Shane - Journey Through Misophonia & Mental Health 53:11

12M ago53:11

53:11

Shane is a broadcaster/podcaster and writer based in London, Ontario, Canada. Shane has just published an ebook based on his mental health recovery. He’s also a mental health advocate in Canada, working for the national program Defeat Depression. And also he is a fellow misophonia podcaster because he briefly had a show called Fight or Flight. We t…

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James - Navigating misophonia in military and beyond 46:38

1y ago46:38

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James is a US military veteran and now a management consultant on a break from his job to deal with misophonia. We talk about how it got really bad during the pandemic, living in a college dorm janitorial closet, coping methods when traveling, life in the military, working with Tom Dozier, and using drugs and alcohol to self-medicate. Really fascin…

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