#001-Welcome to the first short-but-sweet episode of Autobiology Bits! In this episode, you will be introduced to your biology maven, JLF, and what it takes to become an autobiologist. Hint: you probably already are! JLF also introduces the first autobiology bit about a fun topic that helps you realize how the brain can process sounds differently, resulting in various emotional responses, depending on how you are wired. Enjoy!

Links to articles mentioned in this podcast
1. An Examination of Personality Traits Associated with Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR)

2.  Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR): a flow-like mental state

3. Listening between the notes: aesthetic chills in everyday music listening.

4. Anatomically distinct dopamine release during anticipation and experience of peak emotion to music

5. Genomics studies on musical aptitude, music perception, and practice

Reddit ASMR Community

To learn more about what people who experience ASMR find relaxing, visit their site here.