ASMR: A Tingly Mystery

ASMR is huge. People say these videos of someone whispering or making soft sounds can make them feel all tingly inside, and even help them feel calm and less anxious. So, what’s going on here? We talk to Dr. Giulia Poerio, a scientist who has looked into what’s happening in our bodies when we experience an “autonomous sensory meridian response” — and you'll also hear from ASMR artist Mike Bryant - aka The Velvet Whisperer. 

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