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Unwrapping ASMR: Can Sound Triggers Help You Relax?

Full-Length Season Subcultured Season 1 Episode 5 11:05 Premiered 20220428

Come explore the world of ASMR and learn more about this audible fascination.

The term ASMR was coined in 2010 and since then, this audible fascination has spread across the internet like wildfire. ASMR is described as a tingly sensation in the brain and body often triggered by visual or audio cues. In this episode, Josef explores the world of ASMR and speaks with ASMRtists @Rea Moon ASMR and @Karl ASMR.

The term ASMR was coined in 2010 and since then, this audible fascination has spread across the internet like wildfire. ASMR is described as a tingly sensation in the brain and body often triggered by visual or audio cues.

In this episode, Josef explores the world of ASMR and speaks with ASMRtists @Rea Moon ASMR and @Karl ASMR.