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Hushaway – a new platform helping neurodivergent children via ASMR triggers and other sounds

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HushAway is a gentle sound-based wellbeing platform that helps children, especially those who are neurodivergent, anxious, or emotionally overwhelmed, find peace, focus, and emotional safety.

The platform is using ASMR triggers, Solfeggio frequencies, binaural beats, & soothing narration to support emotional regulation for all children.

A little backstory from the founder, Nicola Maria Rose (Nikki),

“HushAway® began because I kept meeting overwhelmed parents and exhausted children with big feelings that had nowhere to land. I wanted to create a soft place, a ‘Sanctuary of Sound’, to help them feel a little safer in their bodies, drift into sleep more easily, and find their way back to themselves after a hard day.”

The concept and goals of the founder and this project were so compelling that I joined their team.

The founder has also announced the official launch of the platform today, along with great things on the horizon,

“The full HushAway® Sound Sanctuary, with 400+ stories, soundscapes and affirmations, is coming soon. If you’d like to be first to hear when it opens, there’s an invitation list on the site you can join. “

Click the link below to learn more about the Hushaway platform, soundscapes, team, and goals.

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‘ASMR’ was the most searched term on YouTube in 2024

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According to the Dec 26, 2024 article titled, “The Top YouTube Searches in 2024“, ‘ASMR’ was the most searched term.

However, according to the Dec 17, 2024 article, “Most Searched Things on Google in 2024“, the term ‘ASMR’ didn’t even appear in the Top 100 most searched terms.

Did these two different lists use different methods?  I don’t think so because the lists were published by the same company. 

So why was ‘ASMR’ the #1 search term on YouTube, but the term ‘ASMR’ didn’t even make the top 100 search terms on Google?

The answer may be simple.

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In-person ASMR spas & services (updated Dec 27, 2025)

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Do you know that some places in the world offer in-person ASMR services?

Perhaps you do, but I’m not sure most people are aware of this.

Yet, I’ve been seeing these services emerge in the USA, the UK, London, Singapore, and other countries since 2015.

They are often called “ASMR Spa” and “ASMR Services”, but they are also offered as “Touch Therapy”, “Soft Touch Services”, “Light Touch Treatments”, “Backscratching Services”, and other names.

Below is a list of examples, followed by data demonstrating the interest for in-person ASMR services among many people.

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How many ASMR channels, ASMRtists, and ASMR videos are on YouTube?

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This should be easy to answer, but it isn’t.  At least not for me.  I have figured out one way to get some ballpark numbers, but my methods may not be the easiest or the most accurate.

If you know a better way than what I describe below, then please reach out to me at asmruniversity@gmail.com.

I will begin by telling you the numbers I calculated and then I will explain how I achieved them.

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Update #3: Licensed Professional Counselor continues to offer ASMR Counseling Sessions

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Curt Ramsey is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia beginning his journey of offering ASMR counseling via in-person visits and live video sessions.

He has an ASMR counseling website and an ASMR video channel.

This is my 3rd update as I continue sharing Curt’s pioneering journey as a practitioner of ASMR counseling (First post Nov 10, 2020, Update #1, Update #2)

In this update, Curt shares his experiences and perspectives about recorded ASMR sessions, live ASMR sessions/performances, ASMR counseling, ASMR spas, and ASMR therapy via apps.

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Update #2: Licensed Professional Counselor begins offering ASMR Counseling Sessions

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Curt Ramsey is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia beginning his journey of offering ASMR counseling via in-person visits and live video sessions.

He has an ASMR counseling website and an ASMR video channel.

In the first post (Nov 10, 2020), Curt shared how he learned about ASMR, his earliest memories of ASMR, his investigations into learning about ASMR, the development of his ASMR practice, and his experiences so far with ASMR counseling.

In update #1 (Dec 14, 2020), Curt shared some challenges and successes he has encountered as he continues his journey into ASMR counseling.

In this update, Curt describes an ASMR counseling session with an ASMR artist and also begins a comparison of direct and indirect forms of therapeutic ASMR.

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Update #1: Licensed Professional Counselor begins offering ASMR Counseling Sessions

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Curt Ramsey is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia beginning his journey of offering ASMR counseling via in-person visits and live video sessions.

He has an ASMR counseling website and an ASMR video channel.

In the prior post (Nov 10, 2020), Curt shared how he learned about ASMR, his earliest memories of ASMR, his investigations into learning about ASMR, the development of his ASMR practice, and his experiences so far with ASMR counseling.

In this update, Curt shares some challenges and successes he has encountered as he continues his journey into ASMR counseling.

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Licensed Professional Counselor begins offering ASMR Counseling Sessions

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Curt Ramsey has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Virginia Tech University and a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from the College of William and Mary in Virginia.

Curt is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia beginning his journey of offering ASMR counseling via in-person visits and live video sessions.

Almost a year ago he reached out to me with a strong interest in incorporating ASMR into his practice.  We discussed the great potential of ASMR counseling and I have watched his knowledge and belief in the benefits of ASMR deepen over time.

Curt has expanded his counseling website to offer ASMR counseling sessions to help those struggling with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, intimacy, connection, and trust.    His incorporation of ASMR-inspired techniques includes gentle whispering with clients, gentle whispering between couples, and incorporating  ASMR triggers into mindfulness exercises and guided imageries.

You can visit his ASMR Counseling website HERE.

He has also launched a video channel to allow potential clients to experience his ASMR counseling style through free recorded videos.  These videos demonstrate that Curt not only has a deep understanding of ASMR that can benefit his clients, but he also has a kind and gentle personality that embodies ASMR.

You can view his ASMR videos HERE.

I’ve asked Curt to share his journey so far.  In the section below you will find out how he learned about ASMR, his earliest memories of ASMR, his investigations into learning about ASMR, the development of his ASMR practice, and his experiences so far with ASMR counseling.

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