#230 - Pia

#230 - Pia

From The Misophonia Podcast by Adeel Ahmad

May 20, 2026 · 1h 12m · Episode 230

About this episode

Adeel Ahmad interviews Pia Watson about her experiences with misophonia, autism, ADHD, and sensory overwhelm.

This week I’m talking to Pia Watson. Pia is an actor, artist, and body-mind transpersonal therapist currently in Mexico City and about to move to London. We talk about her experience with misophonia, autism, ADHD, and autistic burnout, and how all of those layers can heighten sensory overwhelm. Pia shares early memories of trying to escape teeth grinding on family vacations, hiding in a closet as a safe place, strategically choosing seats in classrooms, and gradually realizing that what she w...

People in this episode

Host: Adeel Ahmad

Guest: Pia Watson

Topics covered

  • misophonia
  • autism
  • ADHD
  • sensory overwhelm
  • mental health

Keywords

  • misophonia
  • autism
  • ADHD
  • sensory overwhelm
  • mental health
  • Pia Watson
  • body-mind therapy

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Places: Mexico City, London

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