Best Meridian University Podcasts (2024)

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S3, E6 - Neha Shah Londono, Director of Clinical Trials, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 37:32

4M ago37:32

37:32

Dr. Summer Dewdney & John McIlwain explore pharmaceutical efforts to increase diversity in clinical trials with Neha Shah Londono, formerly from Seagen, now Pfizer. Ms. Londono emphasized that the pharmaceutical industry is very focused on improving diversity in clinical trials to insure that the data coming out of trials truly reflects the health …

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S3, E5 - Kent Hoskins; University of IL Cancer Center 44:44

5M ago44:44

44:44

Mistrust in our healthcare system or failure to inform patients, what is the cause of lack of diversity in clinical trials in America? Dr. Patricia Robinson and John McIlwain explore this question with Dr. Kent Hoskins from the University of Illinois Cancer Center. Dr. Hoskins has been a key research partner and supporter of Equal Hope from our ear…

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S3, E4 - Cristal Gary, CEO of Meridian Health Plan 30:53

6M ago30:53

30:53

John McIlwain and Shari Runner interview Cristal Gary, the new CEO of Meridian Health Plans. Meridian Health Plan is owned by a Centene, a major healthcare provider. Cristal's role is to manage and oversee the publicly insured program for Meridian/Centene.By Equal Hope

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S3, E3 - Dr. Matthew Notowidigdo, Healthcare Economist from UChicago's Booth School 43:45

6M ago43:45

43:45

Dr. David Ansell & John McIlwain talk to Dr. Matthew Notowidigdo from UChicago's Booth School of Business. Matt is a Healthcare Economist looking at disparities in health outcomes and America's funding mechanism for healthcare. Although Dr. Ansell & Dr. Notowidigdo did not know each other before this recording, as a Social Epidemiologist, Dr. Ansel…

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S3, E2 Harriet Washington 37:23

7M ago37:23

37:23

Harriet Washington, Bio Ethicist from Columbia University in New York City and author on medical ethics quotes Philosopher Alfred North Whitehead saying "The progress of civilization is not a wholly uniform drift towards better things." Some times we need to hit "pause" or go back a few steps to correct things. This statement becomes the backbone o…

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S3, E1 - Eddilisa Martin, M&B Sciences 37:42

8M ago37:42

37:42

Dr. Patricia Robinson and John McIlwain discuss the important issue of Diversity in Clinical Trails with Dr. Eddilisa Martin, owner and founder of M&B Sciences. Diversity in Clinical trials is becoming a more and more important topic as we address the impact of Systemic Racism in our Healthcare System. If trials to identify biomarkers or test new d…

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S2, E9 NorthShore University HealthSystem 31:01

1y ago31:01

31:01

John McIlwain and Shari Runner talk with Diana Alvarez, NorthShore University HealthSystem's Community Health Equity Liaison. Diana explains the importance of health equity as a driver of NorthShore's key priorities. In addition, Diana shares personal stories that make the issue of healthcare so important for all of us.…

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S2, E8 - Felicia Davis Blakley, Chicago Foundation for Women 40:24

1+ y ago40:24

40:24

John McIlwain and Mary Richardson-Lowry talk to Felicia Blakley, the President & CEO of the Chicago Foundation for Women, about the Foundation's beginning, its growth under Felicia's leadership and the challenges and opportunities that it sees ahead.By Equal Hope

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S2, E7 - Yolonda Ross, Actress on the Showtime Series "The Chi" 35:45

1+ y ago35:45

35:45

John McIlwain and Dr. Paris Thomas talk to Yolonda Ross, actress on the Showtime Series, The Chi, about her research with Equal Hope clients and how her interactions shaped her portrayal of her character on The Chi, Jada Washington.By Equal Hope

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S2, E6: Stephanie Willding, CommunityHealth CEO 42:31

1+ y ago42:31

42:31

John McIlwain and Shari Runner talk to Steph Willding, the CEO of CommunityHealth, a Free & Charitable Health Clinic. CommunityHealth was established as a disruption to the payor-model healthcare system that we have in America. As a disruptor, CommunityHealth & Equal Hope share a lot in common. Listen how our missions coincide.…

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S2, E5 - Chinyere "Chi Chi" Okwu, CEO of EverThrive IL 39:08

1+ y ago39:08

39:08

Dr. Robin Jones and John McIlwain discuss women's health in the wake of the Supreme Court's Dobb's Decision and its impact upon women's health across the country.By Equal Hope

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S2, E4 - Ms. Erica Barbosa, Equal Hope Survivor 19:46

1+ y ago19:46

19:46

Ms. Oreletta Garmon, Equal Hope Healthcare Navigator, joins John McIlwain to interview Ms. Oreletta's client, Erica Barbosa. Erica shares her breast cancer story as Ms. Oreletta helps her navigate the barriers she faced. Erica and Ms. Oreletta share a special bond, and you can hear it in Erica's story.…

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S2, E3: Dr. Melissa Merrick, CEO of Prevent Child Abuse America 39:06

1+ y ago39:06

39:06

Dr. Pat Robinson & John McIlwain interview Dr. Melissa Merrick, the CEO of Prevent Child Abuse America. Dr. Merrick explains how our childhood stays with us well into our adult lives. Experiences we have as children can dramatically affect our growth and development, even to the point of altering our DNA.…

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S2,E2: Dr. Brandi Jackson, Co-Founder of the Institute for Racial & Cultural Healing 26:48

1+ y ago26:48

26:48

John McIlwain & Dr. Summer Dewdney discuss healing with Dr. Brandi Jackson, Co-Founder of the Institute for Racial & Cultural Healing. Dr. Jackson speaks passionately about the need for "self-care" in caring for others.By Equal Hope

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S2, E1 - IL Health & Hospital Association 42:23

1+ y ago42:23

42:23

On this first episode of Season 2 for Disrupting Privilege: Conversations on Race & Health, John McIlwain and Dr. Robin Jones talk to Lisa Harries & Adam Kohlrus from the Illinois Health & Hospital Association about their new focus on health equity. How does a hospital association, as an association of hospitals across a diverse state such as Illin…

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S1, E 20: Ken Kaufman from Kaufman Hall 35:55

2y ago35:55

35:55

Ken Kaufman, one of the founders and current Chairman of Kaufman Hall Healthcare Consultancy firm discuss the public health system across the country. Have you ever wondered if the healthcare system can learn anything from the NFL? Well, Ken discusses a sports analogy that demonstrates we can all learn from one another.…

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S1, E19: Mayor Lori Lightfoot 30:14

2y ago30:14

30:14

John McIlwain and Mary Richardson Lowry discuss Chicago's response to the pandemic and its impact on Chicago's public health infrastructure with Chicago's Mayor Lori Lightfoot. In the wake of the most significant health crisis in recent memory, perhaps in our lifetime, Chicago has fared considerably better than many peer municipalities across the c…

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S1, E18: Dr. Pamela Khosla, Sinai Chicago 47:26

2y ago47:26

47:26

John McIlwain & Mary Richardson Lowry interview Dr. Pamela Khosla, who is the Chair of Sinai Chicago's Cancer Committee and the Chief Hematologist at Chicago's largest safety net hospital. Dr. Khosla reveals how important it is to bond with her patients as she builds trust. The insights she has gained being a female doctor in a male dominated indus…

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S1, E17: Gayla Brockman, President & CEO of Michael Reese Health Trust 36:43

2+ y ago36:43

36:43

John McIlwain and Dr. Patricia Robinson talk to Gayla Brockman, the President & CEO of the Michael Reese Health Trust. Gayla has overseen some transformational changes to the private conversion trust to make the Foundation a Public Foundation. Taking advantage of the public platform, the Michael Reese Health Trust became a key player in coordinatin…

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S1, E16: Ed Stellon from Heartland Alliance Health 32:34

2+ y ago32:34

32:34

Dr. Summer Dewdney and John McIlwain interview Ed Stellon, Executive Director of Heartland Alliance Health. Ed brings a particularly unique perspective to Chicago's Health Equity debate. As a healthcare service provider primarily serving the health needs of people experiencing homelessness, Ed brings a powerful perspective on the inequities confron…

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S1, E15: Dr. Nita Lee and Dr. Summer Dewdney on Cervical Cancer in Chicago 29:01

2+ y ago29:01

29:01

Dr. Summer Dewdney, an Obstetrics & Gynecological doctor from Rush University Medical Center and John McIlwain from Equal Hope interview Dr. Nita Lee from UChicago Medicine about efforts in Chicago to reduce cervical cancer diagnoses and deaths. *Correction: John McIlwain correctly mentioned that Rwanda has achieved a very high level of HPV vaccina…

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S1, E14: Shelley Davis, the Coleman Foundation 44:18

2+ y ago44:18

44:18

John McIlwain and Mary Richardson Lowry talk to Shelley Davis, the new President & CEO of the Coleman Foundation about healthcare in Chicago. Shelley shares several personal stories where loved ones died unnecessarily at an early age because the healthcare system failed them. Listen to Shelley share her personal stories and how the Coleman Foundati…

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S1, E13: An interview with AMITA Health's CEO Keith Parrott & Chief Advocacy Officer Cristal Gary 38:31

2+ y ago38:31

38:31

Dr. David Ansell & John McIlwain talk to the AMITA Health's CEO Keith Parrott and Chief Advocacy Officer Cristal Gary about AMITA Health's recent announcement that the merger between Ascension Healthcare and Adventist Midwest Health is separating after seven years. The move to become more nimble and market driven is important to the two faith-based…

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S1, E12, Dr. Jackie Rouse, Advocate Aurora Health 31:50

2+ y ago31:50

31:50

As a healthcare provider that spans across Illinois and Wisconsin, serving over 3 million patients per year and 75,000 employees, Advocate Aurora Health has a unique and broad perspective on the Social Determinants of Health and on health equity. Dr. Jackie Rouse explains how Advocate Aurora Health defines its sense of "community" by looking at its…

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S1, E11: Maria Pesqueira, Executive Director of the Healthy Communities Foundation 30:47

2+ y ago30:47

30:47

John McIlwain and Dr. Summer Dewdney talk to Maria Pesqueira, the Executive Director of the Healthy Communities Foundation about their focus on health disparities. After re-evaluating their funding strategies, the McNeal Health Trust, which later became the Arthur Foundation, rebranded again to become the Healthy Communities Foundation. Given that …

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Freedom is a Simple Word: Allowing Another to be a Legitimate Other 1:00:44

2+ y ago1:00:44

1:00:44

What is the true nature of inner freedom? How do we recognize the legitimacy of the other? How do destiny and humility relate to leadership? In this touching and emergent Integral Voices conversation between Peter Senge and Aftab Omer, they draw on ideas expressed by Martin Buber, Humberto Maturana and Peter‘s work in South Africa to explore these …

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S1, E10: Drs. Larry Goodman & Omar Lateef 34:13

2+ y ago34:13

34:13

Dr. Larry Goodman, retired CEO of Rush University Medical Center, and Dr. Omar Lateef explain how Rush re-evaluated the way it defined "community" as the healthcare institution sought to address "Community Health" needs. Dr. Lateef suggested that COVID-19 not only created a stress test for healthcare institutions across the country, it created a st…

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S1, E9: Dr. Melissa Simon from Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine 32:52

2+ y ago32:52

32:52

Dr. Melissa Simon discusses her career and her focus on health equity from Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine with John McIlwain and Dr. Patricia Robinson. As a Latina, Dr. Simon brings particularly unique perspective to healthcare in Chicago, experiences that go back to her childhood. While growing up in Detroit, Dr. Simon saw relatives en…

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S1, E8: Fernando De Maio & Maureen Benjamins discuss their new book "Unequal Cities: Structural Racism and the Death Gap in America's Largest Cities" 31:25

2+ y ago31:25

31:25

John McIlwain and Mary Richardson Lowry talk to authors Fernando De Maio & Maureen Benjamins about their new book, "Unequal Cities: Structural Racism & the Death Gap in America's Largest Cities." The core of their discussion centered on the importance of data in furthering the discussion around structural racism and poor health outcomes. "The disea…

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Nurturing Our Humanity: Reuniting Care and Economics 1:29:21

2+ y ago1:29:21

1:29:21

What are the enabling conditions for reuniting care and economics? Are these also the conditions for the birth of an ecological civilization? Can we get real about markets and what the social wealth economic indicators are that promote real thinking about the human future? In this Integral Voices conversation, three Pathfinders, Riane Eisler, David…

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S1, E7: Trusted Messengers and Healthcare Equity: A Conversation with Dr. Linda Rae Murray 40:33

2+ y ago40:33

40:33

John McIlwain and Dr. Robin Jones from Rush University Medical Center talk with Dr. Linda Rae Murray, Cook County Health & Hospital Association's retired Chief Medical Officer about the role of "Trusted Messengers" in delivering equity across the healthcare system. Dr. Murray's remarkable career in Chicago and Canada give her a unique perspective o…

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S1, E6: Racial Health Equity and the American Medical Association 48:59

2+ y ago48:59

48:59

Dr. Robin L. Jones from Rush University Medical Center, and a member of the Equal Hope Board of Directors and John McIlwain, Senior Director of External Affairs at Equal Hope discuss health equity with Dr. Aletha Maybank, the Chief Health Equity Officer of the American Medical Association. In light of the fall out from the Journal of the American M…

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S1, E5: Building a Health Equity Collaborative: A Conversation with Dr. Larry Goodman 25:00

3y ago25:00

25:00

John McIlwain discusses Equal Hope's origins and impact on Chicago's healthcare marketplace with Dr. Larry Goodman, the retired CEO of Rush University Medical Center. According to John's conversation with Dr. Goodman, the best way to address the root causes of health disparities is through collaborative efforts; no one entity can achieve better hea…

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S1, E4: Gender & Sexual Bias in the Workplace 32:42

3y ago32:42

32:42

Michelle Obama's former Chief of Staff, Tina Tchen and Gina Arias discuss workplace equity with John McIlwain and Equal Hope Board member Dr. Summer Dewdney. Confronting systemic gender inequity is a multipronged effort that we are just beginning. Listen for more details.By Equal Hope

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S1, E3: Dr. Helene Gayle: Racial Wealth Gap and the Implications on Chicago's Health 39:47

3y ago39:47

39:47

Dr. David Ansell and John McIlwain interview Dr. Helene Gayle, the President & CEO of the Chicago Community Trust. Under Dr. Gayle's leadership, the Chicago Community Trust has identified the racial Wealth Gap as the primary strategic focus for the Trust. Drs. Ansell & Gayle discuss the policies that have lead to disparities in black and white weal…

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S1, E2: Equal Hope discusses COVID-19 & healthcare disparities with Dr. Allison Arwady 46:12

3y ago46:12

46:12

Dr. David Ansell & John McIlwain discuss the City's response to COVID-19 and what has been learned from the pandemic with Dr. Allison Arwady, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health. Dr. Arwady explains that one of the elements of the City's efforts to address vaccination disparities across Chicago's Black and Brown communities was …

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S1, E1: Equal Hope & Cross Industry Collaboratives 24:50

3y ago24:50

24:50

Equal Hope interviews Ayesha Jaco, the Executive Director of West Side United. Equal Hope is the predecessor organization to West Side United. John McIlwain & Dr. Patricia Robinson delve into West Side United's genesis and learn more about how this cross-industry has developed a new approach to addressing Chicago's grave health disparities.…

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Another World is Possible: Unlearning and the World We Create 1:22:15

3y ago1:22:15

1:22:15

Hanno Burmester's soon-to-be-published book by Perspectiva Press, Unlearn: A Compass for Radical Transformation, offers a doorway into understanding the role of "unlearning" in transformative change and transformative leadership. The panel conversation will also draw on Tomas Björkman's books The World We Create and The Nordic Secret, Monica Sharma…

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Trust, Fractals and Learning: Exploring the Practice of Transformative Leadership 48:37

3+ y ago48:37

48:37

Monica Sharma and Aftab Omer in Conversation What makes leaders trustworthy? How can cultural and system transformation be scaled? How do transformative leaders serve by engaging worldviews? In this conversation between Monica Sharma and Aftab Omer they identify some of the capabilities required for transformative leaders to systemically engage the…

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It is Our Care that Creates New Worlds: Dialogic Capability Amidst Cultural Crisis 1:00:39

3+ y ago1:00:39

1:00:39

Thomas Steininger and Aftab Omer in Conversation Can we respond to the multi-dimensional crises of our time with a different kind of speaking and listening? Can we protect and preserve the great storehouse of ideas, stories and practices embedded in human cultures? In this conversation between Thomas Steininger and Aftab Omer, they explore the powe…

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Revisioning Entrepreneurship: Generativity, Indigeneity and the Feminine 1:08:27

3+ y ago1:08:27

1:08:27

Nina Simons and Aftab Omer in conversation: In this expansive and heartful conversation, Nina Simons and Aftab Omer explore the shadows and possibilities of entrepreneurship. Holding a vision of local interdependence and generative globalization, they discuss how transformative innovation gathers social, technological and cultural dimensions in way…

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Listening to the Voice of the Field: The Great Conductor and the Black Hole 1:14:10

4y ago1:14:10

1:14:10

Integral Voices "Listening to the Voice of the Field: The Great Conductor and the Black Hole" Thomas Hubl and Aftab Omer in Conversation on Collective Trauma and Social Healing In this wide-ranging and emergent conversation, Thomas Hubl and Aftab Omer explore collective trauma, social healing, and the ways in which scientific inquiry and mystical u…

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Voices of ASMR: What triggers ASMR while watching a video? (podcast episode #16)

5+ y ago

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In this podcast episode, you will hear participants in the Voices of ASMR project explain the following about their ASMR experiences: What triggers ASMR for you when you are watching a video, include details like: Are you triggered by voices? sounds? sights? Which of the above trigger types is the strongest for you? Can you experience ASMR by liste…

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Voices of ASMR: What triggers ASMR while watching a video? (podcast episode #16)

5+ y ago

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In this podcast episode, you will hear participants in the Voices of ASMR project explain the following about their ASMR experiences: What triggers ASMR for you when you are watching a video, include details like: Are you triggered by voices? sounds? sights? Which of the above trigger types is the strongest for you? Can you experience ASMR by liste…

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Voices of ASMR: What triggers ASMR in the real world? (podcast episode #15)

6y ago

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In this podcast episode, you will hear participants in the Voices of ASMR project explain the following about their ASMR experiences: What real world situations trigger your ASMR the strongest? Do your immediate surroundings make a difference? Is the sensation similar or different from ASMR triggered by a video or audio recording? Subscribe to the …

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Voices of ASMR: What triggers ASMR in the real world? (podcast episode #15)

6y ago

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In this podcast episode, you will hear participants in the Voices of ASMR project explain the following about their ASMR experiences: What real world situations trigger your ASMR the strongest? Do your immediate surroundings make a difference? Is the sensation similar or different from ASMR triggered by a video or audio recording? Subscribe to the …

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Voices of ASMR: Is ASMR a sexual feeling? (podcast episode #14)

6+ y ago

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In this podcast episode, you will hear participants in the Voices of ASMR project explain the following about their ASMR experiences: Does your ASMR feel the same as a sexual response? How is your ASMR similar to a sexual response? How is your ASMR different from a sexual response? Subscribe to the ASMR University Podcast to hear all of the past an…

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Voices of ASMR: Is ASMR a sexual feeling? (podcast episode #14)

6+ y ago

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In this podcast episode, you will hear participants in the Voices of ASMR project explain the following about their ASMR experiences: Does your ASMR feel the same as a sexual response? How is your ASMR similar to a sexual response? How is your ASMR different from a sexual response? Subscribe to the ASMR University Podcast to hear all of the past an…

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Voices of ASMR: What does ASMR feel like? (podcast episode #13)

7y ago

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In this podcast episode, you will hear participants in the Voices of ASMR project explain the following about their ASMR experiences: What physical sensations do you feel? Where do you feel these sensations on your body? What emotional and psychological sensations do you feel? How strong are the sensations? How long do the sensations last? Subscrib…

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Voices of ASMR: What does ASMR feel like? (podcast episode #13)

7y ago

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In this podcast episode, you will hear participants in the Voices of ASMR project explain the following about their ASMR experiences: What physical sensations do you feel? Where do you feel these sensations on your body? What emotional and psychological sensations do you feel? How strong are the sensations? How long do the sensations last? Subscrib…

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