The speaker shares their experiences filming ASMR videos in different locations, including Canada, and discusses incorporating unique aspects of the country and sharing personal stories. They also mention the positive reactions from the ASMR community and how it helps people relieve stress, emphasizing the sense of community and the importance of helping others during the pandemic.
This episode was first broadcast in September 2021.
Have you heard of ASMR?
Whispery, clicky, crinkly videos are massive on YouTube - racking up millions of views.
The idea is that these sounds elicit a certain tingly, calming sensation in some people.
So what is ASMR and what does the science tell us about it?
Is it real … or pseudoscience? And why do some people get the opposite reaction – irritation rather than these pleasant tingles?