In this candid conversation, a Western Montana-based guest shares a lifelong struggle with misophonia—from early dinner-table triggers and a well-meaning but challenging father-led exposure attempt to the heavy weight of shame and the ongoing search for practical coping. The episode traces the journey to realization that misophonia is a real condition, the impact on relationships with a wife and children, and the gradual turn toward openness and community resources, including conventions and research discussions. It highlights the nuanced nature of triggers, the danger of hiding, and the power of shared stories to provide relief, understanding, and actionable strategies.