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🌬️ Episode Summary

In this minimalist episode from Listening Well, you’ll hear 30 minutes of soft, low-speed floor fan noise — a steady, consistent hum ideal for creating a peaceful audio environment.

Whether you're winding down for sleep, seeking focus, or calming sensory overload, the fan’s gentle whir offers a comforting sonic buffer. This non-intrusive white noise helps smooth out external distractions and supports rest, regulation, and relaxation.

❄️ Why Floor Fan Noise Works

Low-speed fan sounds offer a neutral, mechanical rhythm that the brain quickly tunes out — creating an ideal background for peace and focus. Benefits include:

  • Masks distracting sounds like voices, traffic, or household movement

  • Creates a predictable sensory environment, great for sleep or study

  • Helps calm the nervous system by mimicking the white noise heard in utero

  • Ideal for those with ADHD, anxiety, or sensory sensitivities

  • Encourages deeper sleep and fewer night wakings for some listeners

This particular recording uses a low-speed setting, keeping the tone smooth, soft, and non-aggressive — perfect for extended listening.

⚠️ Listening Considerations

Fan-based white noise is generally safe and accessible, but here are a few tips:

  • Play at low to moderate volume, especially overnight

  • Avoid extended headphone use unless using sleep-safe gear

  • May not suit those who prefer nature-based or tonal soundscapes — trust your response

  • If you're sensitive to mechanical sounds, try one of our rain or pink noise episodes instead

🛌 Ideal Listening Moments

  • Falling asleep in unfamiliar or noisy environments

  • Working, reading, or studying with focus

  • Calming sensory overload or background noise

  • Supporting children or babies during naps

  • Meditating in busy spaces

🎧 About Listening Well

Listening Well creates sound experiences that help you settle, soften, and reset. Our catalog includes ambient noise, healing frequencies, and natural soundscapes — all designed for intentional calm, sleep, and clarity.

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