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by Julie Young, Ilse Blansert
ASMR
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Dedication
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Introduction
Part 1: ASMR Basics
1 Hooked on a Feeling
What Is ASMR?
The Origins of the Name
Real or Imagined?
Does Everyone Experience ASMR?
People Who First Experienced ASMR When Young
People Who First Experience ASMR Later in Life
People Who Do Not Experience ASMR
Stimulating the Senses
The Role of ASMRtists
Not the Sexual Kind of Pleasure
Misophonia: The Opposite of ASMR
2 ASMR and the Science of Sleep
What Is Sleep?
Slow-Wave Sleep (NREM)
NREM Sleep: Stages 1 and 2
NREM Sleep: Stages 3 and 4
Paradoxal Sleep (REM)
In My Dreams
Welcome to My Nightmare
The Lucid Dream
Sleep Disorders
Wide Awake
How ASMR Can Help
3 Understanding Stress
Under Pressure: Fight or Flight on Overdrive
The Long-Term Physical Effects of Stress
A Community of Support
Collaborative Care
ASMR: A Symbiotic Relationship
How ASMR Videos May Relieve Stress
Part 2: The Origins of ASMR
4 Meditation
The History of Meditation
Buddha’s Influence on Meditation
Meditation Moves West
Mind Over Matter
How to Meditate
Common Meditative Practices
Mindfulness
Zazen
Qigong
Transcendental Meditation
Kundalini
Heart Rhythm Meditation
Trance-Based Meditation
Guided Visualization and ASMR Content
Traditional Guided Meditation
ASMR Guided Meditation
5 Hypnosis: The Power of Suggestion
From Séance to Science
Getting “Mesmerized”
Moving Into Medicine
You Are (Not) Getting Sleepy
Delving Into the Past
How Hypnosis Sessions Work
A Typical Hypnosis Session
Self-Hypnosis
Transpersonal Hypnotherapy
Side Effects of Hypnosis
Is ASMR a Form of Hypnosis?
6 Biofeedback: The Mind-Body Connection
What Is Biofeedback?
Early Techniques Using Biofeedback
Biofeedback Research Evolves
Types of Biofeedback
How Biofeedback Works
Biofeedback and ASMR: One and the Same?
Sparking Memories
Trying Out Biofeedback Techniques Using ASMR Content
7 The ASMR Community
In The Beginning
A Community Is Created
The Whispering Community
The Emergence of ASMRtists
The Buzz Builds
ASMR in the Media
ASMR’s Spokeswoman: Ilse Blansert
Coming Soon to the Big Screen
Part 3: Finding Your Triggers
8 What Causes You to Tingle
Making the Connection with Empathy
Finding Your Inner Child
Exploring the Past
Tapping Into the Theta and Alpha Parts of You
The Late Bloomer
Finding and Expanding Your Triggers
ASMR Immunity: Beating the Buzzkill
ASMR Videos to Help You Discover Your Triggers
9 Visual Triggers: Just One Look
What Are Visual Triggers?
How Visual Triggers Work
The Perception Process
Mirror Neurons: Monkey See, Monkey Do
Effective ASMR Visual Triggers
Hair Play
“Draw My Life” and Whiteboard Animation Videos
Aquarium Therapy
The Special Case of Show-and-Tell Videos
A Study in Visual Mastery: Olivia’s Kissper ASMR
10 A Symphony of Sound
Do You Hear What I Hear?
How You Receive Sound
Hearing’s Advantages Over Sight
Whispering and White Noise
Tactile-Acoustic Triggers
Bilateral Stimulation
Neuroacoustics
Using Earphones to Listen to ASMR
11 The Intimacy of ASMR Role-Play
A Rundown of Role-Play
The Personal Connection Provided by Role-Plays
Salon Service Role-Plays
Medical Role-Plays
Other Service-Based Role-Plays
Fantastic Fantasies: Redefining Traditional Role-Plays
Taking ASMR to the Next Level
Venturing into Fantasy: Ally “ASMRrequests”
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Role-Play Videos
Part 4: Applying ASMR
12 Everyday ASMR
ASMR: An Extraordinary, Everyday Occurrence
Building a Better Bedside Manner
Cold Reading
Proper Presentation
When ASMR Gets in the Way
Examples of Everyday ASMR
13 Content Creation
Getting Started
Don’t Quit Your Day Job
What Kind of ASMRtist Will You Be?
Finding Your Voice
Checking Your Surroundings
Gathering and Becoming Familiar with Your Gear
Preparing Yourself
Ways to Film Your Video
Behind-the-Scenes Videos
Face-to-Face Videos
Hybrid Videos
Editing and Uploading Your Video to YouTube
14 Creating Your First Role-Play
Getting Inspired
Developing the Storyline
Choosing the Right Setting
Conducting Your Research
Knowing the Lingo
Simulating the Sounds
Writing Your Role-Play Script
Writing for Time
Composing the Introduction
Penning the Consultation
Putting Together the Sensory Segment
Scripting the Conclusion
Gathering Your Wardrobe and Props
Rehearsing and Recording Your Role-Play
Rehearsal and Final Preparations
Recording
My First Role-Play: Heather Feather
15 ASMR Equipment Upgrades and Editing Software
Sounds Good: Finding the Right Microphone
Binaural vs. Stereo Microphones
Power Connections for Your Microphone
Best Bets for ASMR Microphones
Choosing a Video Camera
Camera Categories
Some Popular Video Camera Options
Lights and Backgrounds
Finding Lighting Equipment
Backgrounds and Green Screen
Finalizing the Production: Choosing Editing Software
The Basics
Midlevel Options
The Big Leagues
Editing with Ilse “TheWaterwhispers”
Part 5: Becoming Part of the ASMR Community
16 ASMR Community Etiquette
How to Be a Good Citizen of the ASMR Community
Being Supportive of ASMRtists in General
Using Common Courtesy When Commenting on ASMR Videos
Making and Taking Requests
“I’m Still Waiting”: Practicing Patience with Your Requests
Being True to Yourself as an ASMRtist
Dealing with Armchair Experts
Trolls
Haters
Maintaining Appropriate Boundaries
Superfans
Information Seekers
“Pervs”
17 Going Pro as an ASMRtist
TheOneLilium’s Advice for Developing Your ASMR Channel
Get Inspired—and Get Started
Keep Lists for Your Channel
Get Comfortable with the Camera
Interact with Others
To Use Ads or Not to Use Ads
Advertising Options
What Can You Make?
Getting a Paycheck from PayPal
Profiting from Patreon
Keeping Up With the Joneses
Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Appendixes
A Glossary
B Bibliography
C Do-It-Yourself Role-Play Props
D Sample Script for ASMR Role-Play
E The Top 100 ASMRtists
About the Author
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