Top 7 ASMR Channels for Stress Relief

It started with a single video.

I was curled up on the couch after a long, mentally draining day. My brain felt foggy, my shoulders were up to my ears, and I couldn’t shake this tight, anxious feeling in my chest.

I didn’t want advice. I didn’t want another productivity podcast. I just wanted to feel… calm.

So I opened YouTube, typed in “ASMR for stress,” and hit play.

A soft voice welcomed me. The screen faded into gentle hand movements and tapping sounds. For the first time that day, I exhaled. It felt like someone reached through the screen and said, “You can rest now.”

That night changed how I handled stress forever.

And today, I want to share the 7 ASMR channels that consistently help me find peace when the world feels too loud.

1. Gentle Whispering ASMR (Maria)

🔗 YouTube: @GentleWhispering

If you’re new to ASMR, Maria is the perfect introduction. Her voice is soft like warm honey, and everything she does—whispering, brushing, hand movements—feels intentional and deeply comforting.

Her “stress relief” and “positive affirmations” playlists have saved me during some heavy days. She’s like the calm friend you wish you had in real life.

Try this video: “Stress Relief for Overthinkers”

2. ASMR Glow (Sharon)

🔗 YouTube: @ASMRGlow

Sharon brings a soothing mix of roleplays, whispering, and visual triggers. What I love most is how she blends emotional awareness into her videos. It’s not just background noise—it’s calming care.

When I’m on edge or overstimulated, her “emotional release” or “anti-anxiety” sessions are where I go.

Try this video: “Let Me Help You Fall Asleep – ASMR Personal Attention”

3. Made in France ASMR

🔗 YouTube: @MadeInFranceASMR

This channel feels like a spa for your soul. The combination of soft-spoken French and gentle object sounds is pure serenity. Even if you don’t understand the language, it works like magic.

Perfect for when I want to feel transported somewhere peaceful—without overthinking the words.

Try this video: “ASMR Anti-Stress Whispering + Face Touching (No Talking)”

4. Goodnight Moon ASMR (Erin)

🔗 YouTube: @GoodnightMoonASMR

This one is a little different—but so special. Erin creates cinematic ASMR roleplays that feel like stepping into a dream. Her world-building, storytelling, and sound design are next level.

When my stress comes from too much reality, I escape into her fantasy worlds.

Try this video: “The Sleep Clinic – Soft Spoken Personal Attention”

5. Tingting ASMR

🔗 YouTube: @TingtingASMR

Tingting’s videos feel like a gentle nighttime routine—slow, loving, and peaceful. Her Chinese accent is soothing, and she’s especially great at calming roleplays like face brushing, spa visits, or tea ceremonies.

If I had to sum it up: Tingting’s channel feels like being taken care of.

Try this video: “ASMR Help You Relax Spa Roleplay”

6. ALB in Whisperland

🔗 YouTube: @ALBinWhisperland

Her voice? Like velvet. Her whisper rambles? So comforting.

Sometimes stress doesn’t need silence—it needs soft, distracted background company. That’s exactly what ALB offers. She talks about books, nostalgia, cozy things… like a sleepover for your nervous system.

Try this video: “Soft Spoken Ramble About Stress, Worry & Rest”

7. WhispersRed ASMR (Emma)

🔗 YouTube: @WhispersRedASMR

Emma blends ASMR with real mindfulness. She often talks about emotional wellbeing and brings a warm, grounded energy to her videos. I return to her channel when I’m not just tired, but mentally fried.

She’s also trained in sound therapy—so you’ll often find deep sound bowls and meditative humming in her work.

Try this video: “Guided ASMR for Anxiety and Emotional Grounding”

Final Thoughts

Stress can show up in a hundred different ways—tight muscles, racing thoughts, restless sleep. And while ASMR isn’t a miracle fix, it has become a tool I turn to again and again for relief.

Sometimes I listen to these channels while journaling. Sometimes while trying to fall asleep. Sometimes just to give my brain something soft to land on.

If you haven’t explored these creators yet, pick one and try it tonight. You never know—it might become your favorite part of the day.

Your Turn: Do you have a go-to ASMR channel when you’re overwhelmed? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to expand this list and try your favorites, too.

We’re all in this together, one soft whisper at a time. 🌙