IMPORTANT NOTE ON THE CHARACTER NAME: The “leech” reference isn’t meant as shade to anyone; I actually have a special connection to leeches and have one tattooed on my chest! This character’s name is something that feels very playful and affectionate for me.❤️ Below, I’m going to share something I wrote 3 years ago on the topic. It’s a bit long, but I’m sharing in case anyone happens to want more insight into the relationship I have with these little guys. ******** October 10, 2020 I was called a leech once, and the barb dug deep. There’s a popular form of wisdom that says we shouldn’t listen to what cruel people say about us, but I’ve found that sometimes the words that hurt me the most are the ones that are most worthy of my careful examination. The comparison played over and over in my head. Was I a leech? I do have a deep longing to be taken care of. For someone to hold to me close and give me the strength that I often don’t feel capable of generating myself. That longing has undeniably led me, on many occasions, to expect more from friends, partners, and family members than is fair. A couple of days ago, with the word “leech” stuck on replay in my head, I decided to spend some time reading about the creatures. I learned a lot. Most often, when I’ve heard leeches referred to by other people, it’s been in reference to the way that “old timey” physicians would attach leeches to people’s bodies in an attempt to heal them. I always thought of leeches as a symbol of bad medicine and useless superstition. I thought that they were, at best, useless, and at worst, something which would only weaken people who were at their most vulnerable. So I was surprised to find that leeches are actively used in medicine today, and that “hirudotherapy" is a practice that has been enjoying a revival since the 1970’s. Today, medicinal leeches are sometimes used as an adjunct to reconstructive and trauma surgery, and also may be used to treat conditions such as varicose veins, osteoarthritis, and tissue damage related to diabetes. Leech saliva contains an anesthetic-so the bites are not painful-as well as a variety of proteins, such as hirudin, which act as anticoagulants, allowing bleeding from the bite to continue for about ten hours after the leech has been removed. That continuous, controlled bleeding works to relieve venous congestion, reviving tiny veins in areas where the surrounding tissues might otherwise die from poor circulation. I find this concept fascinating, in both a literal, biological sense, and in a symbolic sense-the idea that sometimes, some part of us which has been wounded by trauma, which would otherwise slowly suffocate and die, must be gently bled for a while if it is to be brought back to life.
This is so interesting, I didn’t know leeches were still used today, the more you know. This is a nice bit of writing I relate very much. Thank you for sharing
Had leeches applied following reconstructive surgery to my shoulder following a bike/car hit. The little guys do grow on you, pun half-intended. Fascinating little things.
Hey y’all! I’ve been planning to do a whole multi-part series with this character for well over a year now, but since I kept finding myself putting it off, I decided I'd try introducing her with a more basic energy healing video. I hope you enjoy it!
This has to be one of the most relaxing videos I've seen in a long time! I do hope to see this as a recurring character. I would love if you did make this into a series. Thank you for another winner! Knocked this one out of the park. Going in the top 5. ❤
I haven’t commented on your videos in a while. To be honest, I’m the kind of guy who is hard on myself like you said, and often I just don’t see a place for asmr in my life. But your migraine video was so good…and I have migraines, so I just sort of got mesmerized by watching you and gradually I just let myself start watching you again, and here I am watching again, sore and beaten up from exercise (which I love and I gravitate more to than this), and in the exact state you like to put people in ha ha 😁
I just discovered you today and I have to say you're already one of my favorites. Having kind of a rough day but your videos are helping, so thank you for what you do!
I appreciate the attention to detail with making sure there are timestamps for chapters (which are marvelous). Also, I totally had the wrong notion on reading reiki excavation and as the video went on Dr. Leech was somehow not an archaeologist at all.
What’s interesting about you to me is that I think when you make people feel pleasure, you get a feeling of pleasure equal if not more than the pleasure you make people feel. It’s like a feedback loop. The good feeling just builds until it is euphoria.
such an incredibly relaxing and rejuvenating video! i felt like i really refreshed some parts of me i hadn't been able to access as much as i would like lately. + i also love leeches so i was touched by your explanation of the name hehe :,)
You are so smart…smarter than me. It’s like you know me better than I know myself and you don’t even really know me. It’s like you read my thoughts before I saw this video and now you are telling me about them and advising me based on what you saw.
Hello, it is very cold here in the country, I hope you are very well, Dr Emphata is very adorable and kind, I hope you continue to make more chapters and videos of Asmr, I am enjoying it very much 🥰💖💫🫶🏻 I hope you can answer the message, I am a little sad today Thursday 😞
I'm sorry to hear you're feeling cold and sad. I hope you're able to warm up and feel better soon! (It is VERY hot where I am, I wish I could send a little of it your way!)
@@JBGreenASMRI need the climate of heat and summer, I would like to be in the place, I hate the cold and winter very much, I hope my relative is fine because he cannot edit on extreme cold hills 🥺 Your Asmr video is lifting my spirits, Dear thank you, I love you very much and admire you very much, You deserve to have many successes and followers worldwide, I wanted to tell you something in Spanish, Eres Perfecta, amable y gran persona 🥰💘🫶🏻
I was called a leech a couple of times in a really bad situation and it was so cruel and hurtful. As part of processing that, I did a bunch of research on leeches, and they’re actually very cool!❤
Yeesh. Sorry to hear that, although I'm glad you were able to turn that into a positive! The poor leech, constantly being used as a slander. Meanwhile, the lamprey totally skates under the radar!
With all the different characters you've done now, are many of them parts of your own personality amplified or completely opposite of you, and do you have a favourites?
Most (maybe all?) are at least partially based on amplified parts of my own personality. That was a character improv trick I was taught a long, long time ago. I’m honestly not sure if I have a favorite character!
I'd imagine it would be hard to pick a favourite if they're all based on yourself! But if I had to choose a few of my top picks, I'd go with Dr.MacRojo and Mama Tingles, and add Dr. Leech. 🙏
Yeah, yeah, yeah... lights, energy, blah, blah, blah... can I take your Dragon for a spin? Please? Just once around the city. I'll be careful, I promise.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON THE CHARACTER NAME: The “leech” reference isn’t meant as shade to anyone; I actually have a special connection to leeches and have one tattooed on my chest! This character’s name is something that feels very playful and affectionate for me.❤️
Below, I’m going to share something I wrote 3 years ago on the topic. It’s a bit long, but I’m sharing in case anyone happens to want more insight into the relationship I have with these little guys.
********
October 10, 2020
I was called a leech once, and the barb dug deep. There’s a popular form of wisdom that says we shouldn’t listen to what cruel people say about us, but I’ve found that sometimes the words that hurt me the most are the ones that are most worthy of my careful examination. The comparison played over and over in my head. Was I a leech? I do have a deep longing to be taken care of. For someone to hold to me close and give me the strength that I often don’t feel capable of generating myself. That longing has undeniably led me, on many occasions, to expect more from friends, partners, and family members than is fair.
A couple of days ago, with the word “leech” stuck on replay in my head, I decided to spend some time reading about the creatures. I learned a lot. Most often, when I’ve heard leeches referred to by other people, it’s been in reference to the way that “old timey” physicians would attach leeches to people’s bodies in an attempt to heal them. I always thought of leeches as a symbol of bad medicine and useless superstition. I thought that they were, at best, useless, and at worst, something which would only weaken people who were at their most vulnerable. So I was surprised to find that leeches are actively used in medicine today, and that “hirudotherapy" is a practice that has been enjoying a revival since the 1970’s.
Today, medicinal leeches are sometimes used as an adjunct to reconstructive and trauma surgery, and also may be used to treat conditions such as varicose veins, osteoarthritis, and tissue damage related to diabetes. Leech saliva contains an anesthetic-so the bites are not painful-as well as a variety of proteins, such as hirudin, which act as anticoagulants, allowing bleeding from the bite to continue for about ten hours after the leech has been removed. That continuous, controlled bleeding works to relieve venous congestion, reviving tiny veins in areas where the surrounding tissues might otherwise die from poor circulation.
I find this concept fascinating, in both a literal, biological sense, and in a symbolic sense-the idea that sometimes, some part of us which has been wounded by trauma, which would otherwise slowly suffocate and die, must be gently bled for a while if it is to be brought back to life.
I remember. 🙂
This is so interesting, I didn’t know leeches were still used today, the more you know. This is a nice bit of writing I relate very much. Thank you for sharing
This was beautiful. I now have a new found spiritual appreciation for leeches!
@@ColeConte I'm so glad!
Had leeches applied following reconstructive surgery to my shoulder following a bike/car hit. The little guys do grow on you, pun half-intended. Fascinating little things.
Hey y’all! I’ve been planning to do a whole multi-part series with this character for well over a year now, but since I kept finding myself putting it off, I decided I'd try introducing her with a more basic energy healing video. I hope you enjoy it!
I hope to see more of Ms Leech! ❤
I love each and every one of your characters, it's so nice to meet a new one
Thank you so much! I'm excited to do more with her.
JB, your courage pep-talk brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for the love you bring to your art. I needed that today.
Thank you so much Adrienne, that means a lot to hear.❤️
This has to be one of the most relaxing videos I've seen in a long time! I do hope to see this as a recurring character. I would love if you did make this into a series. Thank you for another winner! Knocked this one out of the park. Going in the top 5. ❤
Thank you so much!❤️
Really really loving this character, an entire series with her would be amazing!
Thank you so much!❤️🍁
Really loving this character ❤ Also that hair looks absolutely gorgeous on you 👌🏻
Thank you!
Hey JB, this was a really nice one. I really appreciate what you said about each core. I had a rough night, and your video comforted me.
I haven’t commented on your videos in a while. To be honest, I’m the kind of guy who is hard on myself like you said, and often I just don’t see a place for asmr in my life. But your migraine video was so good…and I have migraines, so I just sort of got mesmerized by watching you and gradually I just let myself start watching you again, and here I am watching again, sore and beaten up from exercise (which I love and I gravitate more to than this), and in the exact state you like to put people in ha ha 😁
Everything spoken of was something I needed a bit more help in. It's like JB can see into your soul!
❤
I just discovered you today and I have to say you're already one of my favorites. Having kind of a rough day but your videos are helping, so thank you for what you do!
😮😮😮what? JB is one of OG ASMRTISTS!
If you're a leech, you're the kind that heals people. :)
I appreciate the attention to detail with making sure there are timestamps for chapters (which are marvelous). Also, I totally had the wrong notion on reading reiki excavation and as the video went on Dr. Leech was somehow not an archaeologist at all.
She’s a *spiritual* archeologist. 😌
Another fantastic video JB! I hope to see more of Dr. Empatha Leech in the future!
This is a great character!! Another winner!! Thanks again for all you do
Thank you so much!❤
What’s interesting about you to me is that I think when you make people feel pleasure, you get a feeling of pleasure equal if not more than the pleasure you make people feel. It’s like a feedback loop. The good feeling just builds until it is euphoria.
this video was so comforting to watch and alot of what you said really resonated with me and made me feel alot more positively 🫶🏻
Soo excited! Love your videos!
Ah, it’s super humid in my neck of the woods, so a reminder to drink more water before sleeping is great 😅
YES!!!! Right at bedtime. Thanks JB! Nighty night!
Sweet dreams!
such an incredibly relaxing and rejuvenating video! i felt like i really refreshed some parts of me i hadn't been able to access as much as i would like lately. + i also love leeches so i was touched by your explanation of the name hehe :,)
❤ Gracias again for another lovely video JBG! Loving the cute wig too. Very Khalisi of you.
One of your best, JB. Excellent.
Thank you so much!
I love the idea of a reiki excavation. And I love the hair, too. Lovely video as always!
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Nicely done, Dr. Leech. May your practice flourish! :)
Filled with determination!! ⭐️
You made my night, thank you!
Loved this❤. You are so creative.
Your whole look is 🔥 in this video!
Thank you so much! I can be a bit hit or miss with my makeup, hair, and wardrobe skills, but I was really pleased with how this one came out!
Love the care and kindness in this one ❤🥰😍
LOVED this!! ❤
Thank you!❤️
I can always count on you to deliver pure magic 🙌🏻❤️
Great one! ❤ Thanks
thanks for the timestamps. I'd be utterly lost without them
😂❤️
Lovely ❤ Thankyou!
You're right courage is just getting up
You are so smart…smarter than me. It’s like you know me better than I know myself and you don’t even really know me. It’s like you read my thoughts before I saw this video and now you are telling me about them and advising me based on what you saw.
Thank you so much.
Love the name! Love the video. Thank you so much
Thank you! I hope you enjoy the video!
This has some Cordelia Charter vibes to it. I dig it.
😢😢😢I guess Cordelia isnt coming back
@@papigrande1971 I don’t think so… :(
JB, the silver-blonde really makes your features pop! You look extra pretty 😍
Thank you so much!❤
Love this ❤️
Thank you, good to see you!
Love this !
Thank you, Dr. Leech.
Another great video/character Lola-girl xx
"Some pleasant tingling sensations"???!!!!
Lady, you're gonna need a spatula and a bucket to get me out the door!
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Hello, it is very cold here in the country, I hope you are very well, Dr Emphata is very adorable and kind, I hope you continue to make more chapters and videos of Asmr, I am enjoying it very much 🥰💖💫🫶🏻
I hope you can answer the message, I am a little sad today Thursday 😞
I'm sorry to hear you're feeling cold and sad. I hope you're able to warm up and feel better soon! (It is VERY hot where I am, I wish I could send a little of it your way!)
@@JBGreenASMRI need the climate of heat and summer, I would like to be in the place, I hate the cold and winter very much, I hope my relative is fine because he cannot edit on extreme cold hills 🥺
Your Asmr video is lifting my spirits, Dear thank you, I love you very much and admire you very much, You deserve to have many successes and followers worldwide, I wanted to tell you something in Spanish, Eres Perfecta, amable y gran persona 🥰💘🫶🏻
Beautiful ❤
What makes a king out of a slave? Courage! What makes the flag on the mast to wave? Courage! - the cowardly lion 🦁
The chapter names though…l the middle part 😂
Hubba Hubba ❤🏴❤🏴
Hi jellybean ❤❤❤
Thanks
when interacting with my energy field I recommend that you wear gloves for your own protection because I am composed of mostly negative energy.
A name you can trust!
I was called a leech a couple of times in a really bad situation and it was so cruel and hurtful. As part of processing that, I did a bunch of research on leeches, and they’re actually very cool!❤
Yeesh. Sorry to hear that, although I'm glad you were able to turn that into a positive! The poor leech, constantly being used as a slander. Meanwhile, the lamprey totally skates under the radar!
Goodjob
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So the core qualities are: 1. Courage 2. Compassion 3. Discipline 4. Creativity 5. Fierceness 6. Gentleness 7. Determination, and three unknown ones.
I'm Doctor Crackhead the Gynacologist!!!!
With all the different characters you've done now, are many of them parts of your own personality amplified or completely opposite of you, and do you have a favourites?
Most (maybe all?) are at least partially based on amplified parts of my own personality. That was a character improv trick I was taught a long, long time ago. I’m honestly not sure if I have a favorite character!
I'd imagine it would be hard to pick a favourite if they're all based on yourself! But if I had to choose a few of my top picks, I'd go with Dr.MacRojo and Mama Tingles, and add Dr. Leech. 🙏
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Her name is odd empathia leech? *Doc is SUS*
Sus Bean
Dr Leech is Stevie Nicks' long lost younger sister.
Quite adorable and uncomfortably similar to others in your “field” who don’t have your sense of humor.
Speaking to the ball in the hole analogy. Thomas Edison said he did t fail 2000 times...he learn 1999 ways NOT to make. Light bulb.
Jelly bean green.I will do anything you tell me to do
Instructions unclear, ate a rotten banana and am currently in the hospital
is leech pronounced the same as lich ? do you know what a lich is?
Do you think empaths are leeches?
Nope. I also think leeches get a bad rap. They’re very cool little creatures. :)
You’re probably great in the real world
Blonde JB is PRIME JB
🩶🖤🩶🖤🩶🖤🩶🖤🩶🖤🩶🖤🩶🖤🩶🖤🩶
Yeah, yeah, yeah... lights, energy, blah, blah, blah... can I take your Dragon for a spin? Please? Just once around the city. I'll be careful, I promise.