Episode Description:Ever caught a wave of goosebumps mid-song, or during a movie scene that hit a little too close to home — and thought, what was that?In this cozy late-night episode of Voices of Discovery, Roxie Robinson peels back the science (and the sentiment) behind those tiny shivers that roll across your skin. From ancient survival reflexes and “Defensive Fluff Mode 1.0” to love songs, nostalgia, and full-body frisson, she explores how our bodies still wear their emotions on the surface — literally.Equal parts laughter and wonder, this story dives into why fear and beauty trigger the same chills, how music hijacks your nervous system, and what goosebumps reveal about being human in the best possible way.So grab a warm drink, settle into the night hum, and get ready for the science of your skin’s little standing ovation.

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