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Finding Ourself: A Heartfelt Cuddlist PodcastFinding Ourself Podcast Episode 10: The Word CuddleFinding Ourself, a Heartfelt Cuddlist Podcast, discusses the word "cuddle". Why do we use the word cuddle, why do some people not like the use of "cuddle", and Keeley Shoup and Michelle Renee's personal journey's with the word "cuddle".Cuddlisthttps://cuddlist.comhttps://www.instagram.com/cuddlist/https://www.facebook.com/cuddlistMERCH - https://cuddlist.threadless.com/Keeleyhttps://www.keeleyshoup.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYD5ylC_QqpkKRNaYLQGDMQhttps://www.tiktok.com/@yourcuddletherapisthttps://www.instagram.com/yourcuddletherapist/Michellehttps://www.humanconnectionlab.comhttps://www.instagram.com/meetmichellereneehttps://www.facebook.com/cuddlemichellerenee/https://www.youtube.com/@MeetMichelleRenee
2026-04-291h 15Finding Ourself: A Heartfelt Cuddlist PodcastFinding Ourself Podcast Episode 9 with Nellie, Cuddlist PractitionerKeeley Shoup and Michelle Renee of Finding Ourself Podcast sit down with long time Cuddlist Practitioner Nellie Wilson.Nellie Wilson has been a practicing Cuddlist since 2017. They/She came to this work through having a chronic illness that pushed them to get creative on how to make a living. Nellie also offers workshops on consent and communication as a Cuddle Party facilitator and Wheel of Consent educator. They have a Masters in Integrative Health Studies, and certifications as a wellness coach, massage therapist, and sexological bodyworker. They believe that everyone deserves to feel cared for, seen and respected as...
2026-04-2257 minFinding Ourself: A Heartfelt Cuddlist PodcastFinding Ourself Podcast Episode 8 with Betty MartinOn this episode of Finding Ourself, Keeley Shoup and Michelle Renee sit down with Betty Martin. Dr. Betty Martin has had her hands on people professionally for over 40 years, first as a Chiropractor and upon retiring from that practice, as a certified Surrogate Partner, Sacred Intimate, and Somatic Sex Educator. Her explorations in somatic-based therapy and practices informed her creation of the framework, The Wheel of Consent®.As part of her work with the School of Consent, Betty travels around the world teaching practitioners how to create empowered agreements in their client sessions, in her highly sought-after training “Like A P...
2026-04-151h 15Finding Ourself: A Heartfelt Cuddlist PodcastFinding Ourself Podcast Episode 7: The Cuddlist CompanyCuddlist co-owners Keeley Shoup and Michelle Renee sit down and talk about Cuddlist as a Company. Cuddlist is a non-hierarchical, queer and woman ran company which just celebrated it's 10 year anniversary. Keeley and Michelle discuss the advisory board, the Cuddlist team, and the history of this small company with transparency and vulnerability.Cuddlist as a company believes that everyone that works for Cuddlist is a full human-being first and foremost, and a Cuddlist worker second. Everyone is cross-trained so if someone needs a vacation, or a sudden mental health break, it's easy for the company. Cuddlisthttps://cuddlist.comhttps://www...
2026-04-0842 min
Love, Happiness, and Success For TherapistsNew Frontiers in Somatic Interventions: Where Cuddlists Go That Somatic Therapy Can’t (And What Your Clients Might Need You To Know) | E96Somatic therapy is changing trauma treatment—but what happens when therapists can’t provide it?
In this episode, I'm chatting with Keeley and Michelle, practitioners of a consent-based relational touch modality, to explore a provocative question: what do we do when our clients need experiences we ethically cannot provide?
This is a rich conversation about the gap between insight and lived experience. We talk about why somatic therapy for trauma can be so powerful, and why there are moments when even excellent therapy, strong psychoeducation, and all the right lang...
2026-04-081h 19Finding Ourself: A Heartfelt Cuddlist PodcastFinding Ourself Podcast Episode 6 with Cuddle Client LesFinding Ourself, a Heartfelt Cuddlist Podcast, sits down with Les, a Cuddlist client and Cuddle Party volunteer, to discuss how cuddle therapy helped to pull the horn in the back of his mind that he couldn't reach. Les shares how cuddle therapy was warm and welcoming, but he still needed to be brought into it.Les is a childhood se| x |ual trauma survivor, a recovered substance use disorder, and suicide survivor (that's the hard stuff). He is a serious advocate for men and boys, great believer in the importance of mental/emotional health & well-being, bit of a missionary...
2026-04-0155 min
STRIPPED: Drop Your PatternsThe Man Behind the Glass: What Performing Masculinity Is Really Costing You in Love⚠️ Content Note: This episode includes an honest discussion of suppressed masculinity, male loneliness, and the emotional consequences of long-term performance — including a brief but direct mention of suicide and a reference to the death of Stephen "Twitch" Boss. If you or someone you love is struggling, please know that support is available. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential, and available 24/7 — call or text 988.
There's a particular kind of exhaustion that doesn't make sense on paper.
The date went well. She laughed. You picked up the check. You sent the right follow-up text. By every ex...
2026-03-3125 minFinding Ourself: A Heartfelt Cuddlist PodcastFinding Ourself Podcast Episode 5 with Mrs Dee, the Consent QueenFinding Ourself, a Heartfelt Cuddlist Podcast, sits down with Mrs Dee to discuss consent (including helping those who have violated consent reintegrate into communities), community building, finding clients that align, and so much more.Mrs. Dee is a Brooklyn-based consent advocate, educator, and Leather Woman. She is the Vice President of ONYX Pearls NY-NE and a founding member of the House of Supreme. Known as the Consent Queen—reigning respect, empowering voices, and building boundaries together—Mrs. Dee brings over 20 years of experience in social services, working with youth, individuals experiencing homelessness, and people living with HIV.A Certified Cudd...
2026-03-2541 minFinding Ourself: A Heartfelt Cuddlist PodcastFinding Ourself Podcast Episode 4 with Kelly, Cuddlist PractitionerIn episode 4 of Finding Ourself, a Heartfelt Cuddlist Podcast, Keeley Shoup and Michelle Renee sit down with Kelly, a certified Cuddlist practitioner. Loving and holding people through life transitions is what Kelly does now, but they used to be a marketing agent before they experienced an ego death and needed to shift careers. Hear the role Cuddlist played in this career shift and why people light up when they find this work.Kelly L. Campbell (they/them) holds people through life transitions. A Trauma-Informed Leadership Coach and retreat facilitator, Kelly works with emerging and established leaders who want to...
2026-03-1847 minFinding Ourself: A Heartfelt Cuddlist PodcastFinding Ourself Podcast Episode 3: Origin Stories with Keeley Shoup and Michelle ReneeJoin Keely Shoup and Michelle Renee as they sit down to discuss Cuddlist's origin story, Keeley and Michelle's origin stories, and their journeys to being co-owners of Cuddlist. This episode explores the evolution of Cuddlist over the years (from the very beginning in 2015), how Keeley and Michelle came into this work separately, and the fact that this work is always about evolving yourself.Cuddlisthttps://cuddlist.comhttps://www.instagram.com/cuddlist/https://www.facebook.com/cuddlistMERCH - https://cuddlist.threadless.com/Keeleyhttps://www.keeleyshoup.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYD5ylC_QqpkKRNaYLQGDMQhttps://www.tiktok.com/@yourcuddletherapisthttps://www.instagram.com/yourcuddletherapist...
2026-03-1150 minFinding Ourself: A Heartfelt Cuddlist PodcastFinding Ourself Podcast Episode 2 with Clarissa, Cuddlist PractitionerJoin Keely Shoup and Michelle Renee as they sit down with Cuddlist practitioner Clarissa as they discuss Clarissa's journey to Cuddlist. This episode explores the evolution of Cuddlist over the years and how practitioners grow and evolve along with Cuddlist.Clarissa has been a certified Cuddlist since 2017. She has a private practice in Santa Cruz, California, where she offers unconditional presence and somatic awareness practices to facilitate the experience of safe physical connection and emotional intimacy. To do this, she integrates a broad range of science-based training and spiritual principles, from Interpersonal Neurobiology and Internal Family Systems, to meditation...
2026-03-041h 05Finding Ourself: A Heartfelt Cuddlist PodcastFinding Ourself Podcast Episode 1 with Erin KellyJoin Cuddlist practitioners Keeley Shoup and Michelle Renee as they sit down with Erin Kelly, LCSW from https://elementalselfinstitute.com as they delve into the transformative power of touch therapy and the triadic model. Discover how their collaborative approach is reshaping healing experiences, offering new insights into trauma recovery, and fostering deeper connections. This episode explores the nuances of therapeutic touch, the importance of consent, and the journey of self-discovery.Erin E. Kelly, LCSW, REAT, RYT-500 is a trained psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and clinical consultant based out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Erin blends clinical modalities with arts and somatic practices...
2026-02-251h 12
Get Schooled Podcast with Marcela AlonsoProfessional Cuddling & Consent: A Conversation with Michelle ReneeMichelle Renee (she/her) is a San Diego-based holistic intimacy coach and co-owner of Cuddlist.com. She offers trauma-informed, consent-based support to help people of all genders rebuild trust with touch, practice clear boundaries, and access authentic pleasure at their own pace. Michelle collaborates with therapists to integrate somatic, consent-based healing, and she hosts The Intimacy Lab and Finding Ourselves: A Heartfelt Cuddlist Podcast. She sees clients across Southern California and the Mid-Atlantic, expanding her practice to need cities regularly. She can be found at HumanConnectionLab.com.
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2026-02-231h 20Finding Ourself: A Heartfelt Cuddlist PodcastFinding Ourself Podcast Sneak PeekWelcome to Finding OurselfA podcast about the power of presence, connection, and the transformation that is possible only through touch.Together, we're exploring the world of cuddle therapy. It's a space where professional touch meets personal growth, where boundaries become bridges, and where something deeply human unfolds.Each episode features practitioners, clients, and thinkers exploring how touch — when offered with skill, integrity, and care — can help us feel more at home in our skin... and more at home with each other.Discover what it really means to belong, and find your...
2026-02-1802 min
Braver New WorldsThe Stories We Tell About Touch with Michelle Renee of CuddlistIn this episode we’re talking about something most of us need more of yet don’t know how to ask for: safe, platonic touch.My guest is Michelle Renee, a human connection coach, certified cuddle therapist, and co-owner and Director of Training at Cuddlist.com. She helps individuals reconnect with their bodies and rewire the stories they’ve been told about intimacy, touch, and self-worth.This conversation is honest, tender, funny, and deeply human. If you’ve ever struggled with touch, consent, vulnerability, or connection — this one’s for...
2026-02-1756 min
Life Lessons | Adult Life Advice & Social ConnectionLife Lesson 23 | Adulting Solutions: Personal Growth with Cuddle TherapyBea and Beth explore the current landscape of loneliness and highlight pathways to social connection and emotional healing. Today, they introduce listeners to Keeley Shoup, a prominent figure in the field of cuddle therapy and an advocate for boundary setting and consent education.Keeley shares her journey into the world of platonic touch, inspired by her early experiences and a desire to integrate human touch with therapeutic practice. Listeners will discover the intricacies of cuddle therapy, from its foundational importance of trust and communication to the many ways it can facilitate healing and long-term benefits, including social connection...
2026-02-1239 min
Intimacy LabDr Jamie MarichIn this episode of "The Intimacy Lab," Michelle Renee and Jamie Marich explore the intersections of intimacy, therapy, and personal growth. They discuss their experiences with EMDR, the concept of "Misfit Alley," and the importance of authenticity in both personal and professional spaces. The conversation delves into the nuances of human connection, the role of dissociation in therapy, and the evolving landscape of platonic and sexual relationships. Both hosts share personal anecdotes, highlighting the significance of energy and vibe in relationships, and the balance between independence and intimacy.Dr. Jamie Marich (she/they) is...
2026-01-2846 minIntimacy LabFrom Codependency to Independence: Michelle's Path to Self-LoveIn this heartfelt episode, Michelle Renee shares her journey from a challenging marriage to finding independence and self-love. Explore the importance of addressing codependency and nurturing the inner child for personal growth and happiness.Michelle Renee (she/her) is a therapeutic intimacy specialist, trained as both a Cuddle Therapist and Surrogate Partner, and a co-owner at https://Cuddlist.com. She practices a trauma-informed, consent-based approach that helps folks of all genders rebuild trust with touch, set clear boundaries, and access authentic pleasure ... at their own pace. She serves clients nationwide as a holistic intimacy...
2026-01-2133 min
Intimacy LabNathan YoungIn this engaging conversation, Michelle Renee and Nathan Young explore the profound impact of storytelling and narrative leadership on personal and professional growth. They delve into the complexities of self-branding, the importance of vulnerability, and the emotional challenges faced in relationships and entrepreneurship. Through their shared experiences, they highlight the significance of support systems, effective communication, and creating safe spaces for deeper exploration and healing. The discussion also touches on generational patterns and the journey of reprogramming responses to relationships, ultimately emphasizing the power of connection and understanding in navigating life's challenges. In this conversation, Nathan and Michelle explore...
2025-11-091h 45
Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice335. How Holding and Physical Touch Can Heal the Nervous System with Michelle ReneeIn this episode, Kristen welcomes Michelle Renee, co-owner of Cuddlist, to explore the power of healthy, consensual touch and how cuddle therapy can support trauma recovery and emotional well-being. cuddlist.com When you purchase Michelle Renee's recommended books through these Amazon affiliate links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you: Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving: A Guide and Map for Recovering from Childhood Trauma: https://amzn.to/4mZftyK Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents: https://amzn.to/3JNREv8 ...
2025-09-1742 min
Intimacy LabAngela RiveroIn this episode of the Intimacy Lab, Michelle Renee speaks with Angela Rivero, a somatic practitioner and sex and relationship coach. They explore the concepts of somatic experiencing, the healing process, and the importance of emotional intelligence in relationships. Angela shares insights on trauma, grief, and the significance of reconnecting with oneself. The conversation also touches on boundaries, the power of asking for help, and the journey of self-discovery in navigating intimacy and desire.TakeawaysHealing is not a destination but a journey of reconnection.Somatic experiencing helps us understand our body's signals.Emotions need to...
2025-09-0251 minIntimacy LabNavigating Insecurities in Intimate ConversationsIn this episode of the Intimacy Lab, Michelle Renee discusses her journey as a therapeutic intimacy specialist and cuddle therapist. She reflects on her recent experiences, including feelings of insecurity about sharing personal stories and the balance between openness and sensitivity in conversations about intimacy and sex. Michelle emphasizes the importance of authenticity, self-reflection, and the need for healing through touch in relationships. She encourages listeners to embrace their own journeys and to seek connections that resonate with them.TakeawaysMichelle emphasizes following her excitement in projects.She reflects on the feedback received from her last...
2025-08-2314 min
STRIPPED: Drop Your PatternsWhy "NO" is Not a Rejection and Consent is SEXYLet’s reframe the whole narrative around no.In this episode, we’re stripping away the shame, confusion, and power struggles that often come with rejection, and redefining what it actually means when someone says “no.” Hint: it’s not about you.Drawing from my past experience as a certified Cuddlist, we’ll explore the beauty of boundaries and how consent creates safety. You’ll learn why a clear “no” is an indication of trust between individuals, why “yes” only means something when “no” is truly accepted, and how both men and women can start honoring their boundaries and desir...
2025-07-2214 min
Therapy Chat489: Cuddle Therapy with Michelle ReneeWelcome back to `Therapy Chat! This week, I interviewed Michelle Renee of Cuddlist about cuddle therapy. Michelle and I discussed what cuddle therapy is, what it can do and who can benefit from it. Our conversation brought up many thoughts about loneliness, platonic touch, consent, boundaries, attachment and much more. Michelle Renee (she/her) is a human connection coach based in San Diego, California, dedicated to helping individuals overcome challenges related to emotional and physical connection. As a Cuddlist certified relational-based touch practitioner, she offers platonic nurturing touch in a safe and supportive environment, and she works co...
2025-07-141h 05Intimacy LabCoach Alex RayIn this engaging conversation, Michelle Renee and Coach Alex Ray explore themes of confidence, self-esteem, and the intricacies of sexual identity and kink. They share their origin story, discuss working with social anxiety in social settings, and delve into the importance of communication in intimate relationships. The dialogue also touches on asexuality, the concept of pegging, and the significance of education in understanding kink. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the value of curiosity and openness in sexual exploration, redefining what success looks like in intimate experiences. In this engaging conversation, Michelle and Alex explore themes of intimacy, authenticity, and...
2025-04-171h 11
Social Leopards | Navigating Social Life in Adulthood23: Personal Growth through Cuddle Therapy, with Keeley ShoupWelcome to Life Lessons with Social Leopards, where hosts Bea and Beth explore the current landscape of loneliness and highlight pathways to human connection and healing. In this compelling episode, they introduce listeners to Keeley Shoup, a prominent figure in the field of cuddle therapy and an advocate for boundary setting and consent education.Keeley shares her journey into the world of platonic touch, inspired by her early experiences and a desire to integrate human touch with therapeutic practice. Listeners will discover the intricacies of cuddle therapy, from its foundational importance of trust and communication to the many...
2025-04-1039 min
Social Leopards23: Perspectives on Cuddle Therapy, with Keeley ShoupWelcome to Social Leopards, where hosts Bea and Beth explore the current landscape of loneliness and highlight pathways to connection and healing. In this compelling episode, they introduce listeners to Keeley Shoup, a prominent figure in the field of cuddle therapy and an advocate for boundaries and consent education. Keeley shares her journey into the world of platonic touch, inspired by her early experiences and a desire to integrate human touch with therapeutic practice.
Listeners will discover the intricacies of cuddle therapy, from its foundational importance of trust and communication to the many ways it can facilitate...
2025-04-1039 min
Intimacy LabDr Holly Wood, MS., PhD, LMFT, CSTIn this episode of the Intimacy Lab podcast, Michelle Renee welcomes Dr. Holly Wood to discuss various themes surrounding intimacy, therapy, and personal growth. They reflect on the importance of vulnerability in therapy and the intersection of sex and trauma. The conversation also touches on personal experiences with tattoos, parenting reflections, and the significance of apologies in relationships. Additionally, they explore the launch of Dr. Holly's YouTube channel, The Hollywood Sexologist, and the impact of GLP-1 medications on sexual desire.Dr Holly Wood, MS., PhD, LMFT, CST is a sex therapist based in San Clemente, California. You can learn...
2025-03-0647 min
The Trouble with SexThe Cuddlist & Human Connection CoachDr. Tammy talks with Cuddlist and Human Connection Coach Michelle Renee about how cuddle therapy and surrogate partner therapy can help people struggling with intimacy become more comfortable in their bodies, learn to regulate their nervous systems, and begin to enjoy the pleasure and connection they deserve.DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.OUR GUESTMichelle Renee, an intimacy guide working in the full range of human connection from platonic...
2024-11-0845 min
Rock The Bedroom PodcastEp. 17: Surrogate Partner (Part 2), with Michelle ReneeWhat if true sexual desire stems not from physical intimacy but from emotional safety and connection? My discussion with Michelle Renee, surrogate partner and professional cuddler, takes you through the critical steps of cultivating internal safety by setting boundaries and trusting your instincts. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of intimacy, growth, and the power of touch.To contact Michelle:MeetMichelleRenee.comIntimacyLabPodcast.comHumanConnectionLab.comSoftCockWeek.comMichelle's social media:https://instagram.com/meetmichellereneehttps://www.facebook.com/cuddlemichellereneehttps://www...
2024-06-2750 minRock The Bedroom PodcastEp. 16: Surrogate Partner (Part 1), with Michelle ReneeIn this episode, we sit down with Michelle Rene, an intimacy guide and professional cuddler from San Diego, to uncover the layers of the unique therapeutic practice of being a surrogate partner. Michelle collaborates closely with talk therapists to support clients grappling with emotional and physical intimacy issues. To contact Michelle:MeetMichelleRenee.comIntimacyLabPodcast.comHumanConnectionLab.comSoftCockWeek.comMichelle's social media:https://instagram.com/meetmichellereneehttps://www.facebook.com/cuddlemichellereneehttps://www.tiktok.com/@meetmichellereneehttps...
2024-06-2644 min
Pro Cuddle Hustle35 - Laura Mazanec InterviewLaura Mazanec is a trained* Cuddlist who is local to Pflugerville, Texas (15 miles north of Austin). As a phototherapist so photographs immuno-compromised people and sexual assault survivors. As a touch practitioner, she also provides a therapeutic service. She requires a consultation call for new faces in both cuddle therapy and photography. Her photography business is called Paper Plane Photo and it the name was inspired by a friend she met in college. Laura attended college for journalism, business, and computer science. You can tell from other interviews of Laura that she is extremely open about her snuggle...
2024-04-1336 min
Intimacy LabAdelina Adler and the Soft Cock Week Wrap-UpIn this episode, Michelle and Adelina discuss the concept of earning vulnerability and the importance of feeling safe and supported in order to open up. They also explore the different levels of vulnerability and how trust is built over time. The conversation shifts to building friendships with colleagues in the sex-positive community and the unique connections that can be formed. They share personal stories of meeting influential figures in the field, such as Lucy Fielding and Dan Savage, and the impact these encounters had on their lives. In this part of the conversation, Michelle and Adelina discuss Michelle's experience...
2023-12-231h 38
Story Time with the Intimacy AllyEpisode 11-Soft Cocks, Coercion, Cuddling, Surrogate Partnering and more with Michelle Renee!My guest today is Michelle Renee, the Human Connection Coach. She has created #softcockweek! She is surrogate partner, professional cuddlist, relationship guide, the curriculum coordinator for Cuddlist.com, a woman who rebirthed herself unlearning trauma and coercion and continues to push the envelope exploring how we relate to each other from the platonic to erotic. She has been interviewed by many media outlets and you can learn more about working with her directly or learning from her at https://humanconnectioncoach.com/
She can be found on socials @meetmichellerenee
2023-10-301h 19
Intimacy LabWhy I Do This Work and What is it that I Actually Do - a solo episodeIn this, Michelle's first solo podcast episode, she shares about what got her to her life's calling: intimacy. She was always comfortable talking about sex, but safe emotional and physical intimacy has been a struggle in her history. Learn who Michelle 1.0 was and how the journey to the current operating system (Michelle 4.0 or 5.0 - she's lost count) is due in large part to her getting into pro cuddling when she did. Also, a lovely tribute to the healing power of relationship.
Takeaways
Touch workers play a vital role in supporting...
2023-10-2055 min
The Exit - Presented By FlippaTurning a Passion for Chicken Wings Into an Exit with Adam LippinThis week on The Exit: Embark on an extraordinary journey with Adam Lippin. His path to success is a tale of passion and innovation, his story a testament to his ability to launch and thrive in diverse industries, achieving two incredible exits along the way. First, he introduced authentic Buffalo wings to New York City with Atomic Wings, expanding it to 33 locations and exiting to Dunkin Donut. Then came Cuddlist, a pioneering concept designed to combat loneliness in our modern lives. He transformed it into a network of practitioners who provided solace and connection to thousands, then he successfully exited...
2023-10-1626 min
Pro Cuddle Hustle34 - Crystal Cavitt InterviewCrystal Cavitt is a professional cuddling mama in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You may recognize her from Cuddlist--a world renowned cuddle company. In her words, “I am a student of love. A vessel of hope. And I am grateful to challenge your status quo." Crystal conducts snuggle sessions in Sharpsburg and South Hills. Her goal is to promote consent and build community in Pittsburgh; it's no surprise that she has positive testimonials on facebook.Crystal's Cuddlist PageCrystal's InstagramCrystal's FacebookCrystal's Reddit Crystal can be reached via phone or email:cr...
2023-09-131h 06Pro Cuddle Hustle32 - Michelle Renee InterviewIn December 2015, Michelle Renee (she/her) met with Cuddlist.com co-founder Madelon Guinazzo, a meeting that would be the beginning of the rest of her life. Over the next year, she became a Cuddlist Certified Touch Practitioner, Operations Manager for Cuddlist.com, and Certified Cuddle Party facilitator. Through her work, Michelle healed the wounds of her unhealthy first marriage and became a walking example of the virtues she teaches. Her passion is working with clients with a history of trauma and supporting them in establishing safety in themselves and others, working with all genders. T...
2023-08-1054 min
Taking Your Time - Time Hacks, Tips, and PrinciplesGregg Pollack on Coding to Professional CuddlingIn this episode of Time Hacks, join host Jacques as he interviews Gregg Pollack, a successful entrepreneur turned psychology enthusiast and professional cuddlist.Gregg founded several companies, helping to launch the startup community in Orlando and leading into his journey into psychology. Code School which was acquired by Pluralsight for $36 million, Envy which builds web applications, and Starter Studio which is Orlando’s first tech business accelerator.Gregg shares his story of personal growth and self-discovery, from building companies to delving into the world of psychology and unlearning societal conditioning.Throughout the conversation, Gr...
2023-08-0727 min
Pro Cuddle Hustle29 - Kate Lyndsey InterviewKate Lyndsey is a professional cuddler from Matawan, New Jersey. Her pronouns are she/her/hers. New Jersey is in the New England region of the United States. Kate is a newly trained cuddlist. Cuddlist is one of the most recognized cuddle companies in the US. Although Kate is new to professional cuddling, she is a seasoned businesswoman. In addition to cuddling, she is also the manager of a pet care business in New Jersey. Kate accepts incalls and outcalls. Her incall is accessible by public transit. Kate believes, in regards to touch, "It doesn’t take muc...
2023-07-1242 min
The Integrative Palliative PodcastCuddle Therapy: A Healing Option That You Might Not Have TriedLoneliness is rampant and so many of us are starved for touch.Cuddle therapy is an interesting treatment modality that provides platonic touch by trained cuddle therapists.Have you tried it? Let us know.If you'd like more info about cuddle therapy or to find a cuddle therapist, here's a resource:www.cuddlist.comI am not affiliated with them or endorsing them but they do have a 'find a cuddle therapist' feature.If you try it, let me know how it goes!Dr. C
2023-07-0609 min
Audacious with Chion WolfWe have to talk about cuddle partiesWhen you hear the words, “cuddle party”, what do you picture? Something playful? Something salacious? Something… else? When your culture equates affection with attraction, how does it feel to challenge that connection? And to what degree can affection be healing when it isn't necessarily connected with sex? Join Chion as she ponders all this during her experience one-on-one with a professional cuddlist, and then as she attends a 25-person-strong cuddle party. GUESTS: Amanda Ananda: Professional cuddlist and cuddle party facilitator Isaac Paulman: Cuddle party facilitator-in-training Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donate...
2023-02-1049 min
Ted in Your HeadInterview Series: Kassandra Brown, Relationship Coach, Intimacy Mentor and Certified Cuddlist.In this next installment of the Ted in Your Head Interview Series, Ted interviews Kassandra Brown, Relationship Coach and Cuddlist. She brings an analytical, heart-centered, body-based approach to her work with both individuals and couples. What is a Cuddlist? Just what you think! Listen Ted’s fascinating and profound conversation with Kassandra and go here for her free gift to TIYH listeners: Kassandrabrown.org/Ted
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2022-12-1427 min
Fearlessly AuthenticAuthentic Human Connections with Adam LippinEntrepreneur Adam Lippin believes deeply in the transformative power of authentic human connection. As the founder and CEO of HearMe, Adam's on a mission to make mental health support accessible, affordable and immediate. Being a yoga and meditation practitioner for over 20 years, Adam says, "there's a transcendence that comes from being truly heard, seen, and validated by another human being. Being seen for who we really are, as a whole person, without judgment. There aren't many opportunities for this magical connection in daily life, even though we're surrounded by people who are also yearning for these things every day. So...
2022-08-2554 min
The Kara Goldin Show276 Adam Lippin: Founder of HearMe, Cuddlist & Atomic WingsListen up! My next guest is one you won’t want to miss. Can’t wait for you to hear my conversation with Adam Lippin the amazing Founder of HearMe. He previously founded Cuddlist and Atomic Wings and this serial entrepreneur knows more than a few things about creating, building and scaling. Lots of lessons you for sure will find interesting and educational. What has he learned throughout his journey and why did he decide to start his latest company HearMe? Listen and learn. This one will leave you inspired. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Sponsored by -
2022-08-0837 min
40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk.Helping Gay Men Feel Seen and Heard - Adam LippinLoneliness is an epidemic that is growing by the day. Gay or straight it is causing huge amounts of mental health issues. For gay men, the isolation and lack of connection often compounds our isolation. You just want to cry, "Hear Me!" That's exactly what Adam Lippin, founder of HearMe.App has created. A way for anyone, anywhere to connect to someone who is trained just to listen to you. A way to connect. A way to be heard and seen. Today we explore his company, his reasons for bringing this app into a disconnected world.
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2022-08-0538 min
Audacious with Chion WolfWe have to talk about cuddle partiesWhen you hear the words, “cuddle party”, what do you picture? Something playful? Something salacious? Something… else? When your culture equates affection with attraction, how does it feel to challenge that connection? And to what degree can affection be healing when it isn't necessarily connected with sex? Join Chion as she ponders all this during her experience one-on-one with a professional cuddlist, and then as she attends a 25-person-strong cuddle party. GUESTS: Amanda Ananda: Professional cuddlist and cuddle party facilitator Isaac Paulman: Cuddle party facilitator-in-training Our programming is made possible thanks to listene...
2022-06-0349 min
The Higher Potential Living PodcastE30 - The Profession of Cuddling with Amanda ClarkeIn this episode professional cuddlist, Amanda Clarke, shares with us the world of cuddling. Many of us have the longing to be held or to feel the closeness of another person's body, but it is often filled with much unnecessary complication; this is where professional cuddlists come in.
2022-04-1554 min
PositiveLeoA Conversation with a Professional Cuddler | Shawn ColemanToday I had a wonderful conversation with Shawn Coleman a Professional Cuddler, boundary coach, speaker, platonic touch practitioner in Chicago IL. really gearing her mission to invite people to step into their power during her sessions for them to clearly state their boundaries and truly ask for what they need from hugs to deep conversations to the space they want to be in. She regularly facilitates queer and poc specific events. Shawn is truly passionate about diversifying the cuddle and connection movement. She has been featured on the Jam TV Show, YouAndMeThisMorning, WCIU, and to countless other media telling he...
2022-02-2629 min
Ready for Love with Nikki Leigh Love CoachA Cuddlist and A Platonic Touch Therapist with Jasmine SiemonThe show premieres on Thursday February 10th at 9 pm ET/6 pm PTListen on www.newvisionsradio.comYou can also listen on the Tune In app on mobile devices.You can also listen on http://tunein.com/radio/New-Visions-Radio-s291850/If you miss the show, click below for the replay. (www.lovecoachjourney.com/cuddle)How to Kiss From Head to Toe —Only 2.99 on Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/How-Kiss-Head-Learn-Kissing-ebook/dp/B004R9Q72A/Some questions we discuss –What is cuddling – in this sense of the word?How are...
2022-02-1159 min
性學快充Ep84 性學家的教室 — 專業擁抱如何專業？怎麼抱？ ft. 艾琪別害羞 小洛上一回我們跟小洛一起聊到專業擁抱師這個行業 這一集，我們要了解一下“臨床上”有哪些擁抱的需求 以及「來抱者」的體驗回饋 是不是如國外調查顯示的一樣，非常放鬆和減壓？ 國外已有許多為專業擁抱師建構的訓練課程和組織（如Cuddle Party、Snuggle Buddies和Cuddlist）， 也有相關的安全、倫理條件及訓練手冊出版。 相對於台灣的市場，具有成熟的制度和指引 小洛作為專業的擁抱師，又做了哪些專業訓練和準備呢？ 讓我們繼續跟 「艾琪別害羞」主理人，現在也在從事專業擁抱的 小洛聊聊「專業擁抱」吧！ 請一杯咖啡為我們加油吧！： https://open.firstory.me/join/empowersexuality 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/story/ckyxvwjabd9w90973ur27272h?m=comment Powered by Firstory Hosting
2022-02-0938 min
What The Fockery?Episode 74- Professional CUDDLERAre you a big spoon or a small spoon? Favorite Cuddling position? Honeymoon or... Would you pay a professional to do just that, if you felt the need for human touch, connection, warmth? In this episode, our conversation partner is TAYLOR, a professional cuddler, cuddlist! She lovingly shares what this avocation entails. How she got started, why her services are needed and so much more. This may be one of my favorite convos in recent memory.
This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Please enjoy 10% off to support your well-being https://betterhelp.com/fockery10
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2021-12-2055 min
Human AwarenessEco-Eroticism (with Sarah Belzile)In this episode, we talk with Sarah Belzile about the joys of reconnecting with nature in a deeper sense than you might be used to - what happens when we open our heart to the deeply erotic within ourselves - and the natural world around us?
Sarah Belzile is passionate about the exploration of pleasure as a spiritual practice and loves to facilitate eco-erotic experiences. She has served as an administrator and associate faculty for the Body Electric School, one of the country’s oldest and most trusted names in erotic education. She is also a Women’s Te...
2021-08-2042 min
That Gives Me AnxietyTouch with Madelon Guinazzo Director of Training for CuddlistIn this week's episode our anxiety is caused by Touch. I spoke with Madelon Guinazzo, Director of Training for Cuddlist. We talked about consent, how rejection should be reframed, fear of touch and fear of rejection.Pure Spectrum CBD: Promo code AnxietyPod for 15% off!purespectrumcbd.com/ANXIETYPODCheck out more from Cuddist:Cuddlist.comIf you're liking the show and want to support it, feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/givesmeanxietyCheck out the show on all of your favorite social platforms.
2021-08-1946 min
Earth Oddity PodcastEarth Oddity 164: Cuddlist in TrainingNews Links for the Week:Cops And Robbers; Stolen Doritos Truck Chase; NACHO FAST!!!: https://www.tmz.com/2021/03/21/doritos-truck-oklahoma-city-enid-frito-lays-police/Woman Discovers Her Son's Bride is Her Long Lost Daughter: https://news.yahoo.com/woman-discovers-her-sons-bride-182017135.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9kZXJlZi1tYWlsLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAModUjh6cZrB-gKdv6vD67zWDAMMsgrbWPMKwqU5F33Df7HofDskYWf7IIDe0oVnEvG8jTkl8aClSM9aOTcMZI1uavd1srL2MSM33yIoHd3Bk_y4HQQcjrryDcJAEBjvAL8RWWNV64DIzcuL-wFUAqXmThXZkNxLNxyfx_MF_UZXUniversity Of Kentucky Mistakenly Sends 500,000 Acceptances: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/university-of-kentucky-500000-accidental-acceptances_n_606f8e2cc5b634fd437b8461?05$500,000 Jefferson Davis chair stolen in...
2021-04-131h 23
Human AwarenessCuddles, hugs, and touch, oh my (with Yoni Alkan)"I've always been told I give great hugs, and I really wanted to share them with people.” Dr. Yoni Alkan explores the beauty of hugs, cuddles, and other forms of non-sexual touch. On this episode of Human Awareness, we talk about Cuddle Party®, being a Cuddlist®, and the importance of sharing touch with other human beings. We all may recognize the value of affection - but what if we lived in a world where it was more readily given and received? We explore this idea and more on this particularly cozy episode.
Dr. Yoni Alkan is a sexu...
2021-04-0934 min
The Mental Corner PodcastConnection Coach Rachael Jaye on Men's Emotional Health | The Mental Corner PodcastRachael is known as The Connection Coach. As a certified cuddlist and connection specialist, she focuses primarily in supporting men’s mental and emotional health with a specialization in helping relationships.
The Mental Corner Podcast is a show hosted by Harry Potvin where guests from all different backgrounds come on weekly and discuss the many different aspects of Mental Health and how we can change society, and ourselves for the better.
Rachael's Socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hkrcoaching/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hkrcoaching
Website: https://www.hkrcoaching.com
2021-03-281h 35
Is Anybody Out There?Episode 7: PayPal or VenmoFeeling lonely? Don't have anyone to go for a stroll with? Or, could you use a cuddle? A feel-good, platonic hug? Well, then a friend rental website or a cuddling service could be just the things you need. They could also be the very resources we need to help with loneliness, even if only temporarily.But what's it like to spend an hour with someone you've paid to be in your company? Hosts, Jeremy and Judy, decided to find out first-hand when they booked a couple of services through Rent-a-Friend and the Cuddlist, respectively. Both companies seem...
2021-03-2430 min
How to Split a Toaster: A Divorce Podcast About Saving Your RelationshipsConnecting — and RE-connecting — After Separation with Connection Coach Rachael JayeWhen one of us suffers, we all suffer. So says our guest, Rachael Jaye. Jaye is a certified Connection Coach and today she’s going to talk to us about her work helping to rehabilitate intimacy lost in separation.So, exactly what is a Connection Coach, and why might you need one? When we move through divorce, when trust is tested or broken, we might experience a loss of our ability exist in the space of connection or intimacy with other people. And, because relationships tend to break down slowly, over years, it’s not often clear what connection skills have...
2021-03-0931 min
Slow Down, Man43. There is No Feeling Like Feeling Seen, Man - feat. Rachael Jaye“The escape & immediacy of a Man Cave. The focused attention & results of a therapist. The compassion & unconditional affection of your mom"..... We’ve got Connection Coach (and former Professional "Cuddlist"), Rachael Jaye on the show. We get into so much around the concepts of connection, emotional openness and the f****** amazing feeling of feeling seen.Why is it so hard for dudes to open up and get in touch with their emotions today? The answer goes all the way back to the caveman era.Why not all positivity is helpful and what "toxic posi...
2021-03-0754 min
Healthy Births, Happy Babies144: How Birth Education Has Changed with Care MesserGuest: Care Messer is the founder of The Birth Education Center, which teaches new parents Hypnobirthing, Newborn Care, Infant CPR and Breastfeeding classes amongst many other birth and parenting topics. In this episode, we cover: what is different now for expecting couples now that so much of birth education has moved online - the advantages and disadvantages of it being delivered this way what topics Care feels every expecting couple should educate themselves on before baby arrives how to get the most of the classes you take (birth prep to newborn care) so you're best prepared...
2021-02-2241 min
The One Broken Cog PodcastGet Back in the GameRachael Jaye is The Connection Coach. Her belief is that when one of us suffers, we all suffer; yet healing is available when we experience genuine connection with others. As a certified Cuddlist and Connection Specialist, she’s a pro at creating a safe space in her connection sessions, and also offers coaching around cultivating authentic relationships. While her techniques apply universally, Rachael specializes in supporting men’s mental and emotional health specifically as it pertains to their relationships. She’s developed support programs designed to meet a client where they’re at, whether simply looking for someone to listen t...
2021-02-2254 min
Unapologetically SensitiveBoundaries, Consent and Creating Safety with Touch. A Conversation with a Certified Cuddle Therapist with Keeley ShoupTITLE Boundaries, Consent and Creating Safety with Touch. A Conversation with a Certified Cuddle Therapist GUEST Keeley Shoup EPISODE OVERVIEW We underestimate the healing properties of touch, and the limitations of talk therapy. Keeley talks about the professional training to be a cuddle therapist. She rocks at communication, and setting clear expectations. We talk about awkward situations and how Keeley creates safety for her clients. Keeley provides 2 exercises where we can use touch with ourselves or our partners to stimulate our touch receptors and the release of oxytocin.
2021-02-091h 01Pro Cuddle Hustle5 - Certifications in Pro CuddlingIf you want to become a Professional Cuddler, you may wonder what are the pros and cons to Cuddling Certifications? If you're a client you may wonder, How do different cuddling platforms certify their professionals?On this episode of Pro Cuddle Hustle, I'm gonna tell you how 7 different platforms certify/train their pro Cuddlers. Those platforms are: cuddlecomfort, cuddlist, snugglebuddies, cuddle connect, cuddle sanctuary, cuddle up to me, and snuggle salon.All information given is free on their respective websites. I share several pros and cons with paying for Pro Cuddler training/obtaining a cuddling...
2020-10-2730 min
Intimate InteractionsIntersex, Intergender Intellectual (Jazz Goldman)It’s my pleasure to talk more with Jazz Goldman today, an intersex human, friend of mine, ocassional sex partner of mine, and professional cuddler for cuddlist. Suffice it to say they have a really informed and interesting perspective on intimacy, sex, and gender. Jazz is also a mixed race person like me, except instead of being British and Indian, they are a Black Jew. I mention that because I think all four of those identities are complex, but in many ways the most complex identity is that of being mixed race, and on that front, I think the tw...
2020-04-181h 05Intimate InteractionsAre We Proud of Pride (Jazz Goldman)Jazz Goldman and I just went to Pride. Jazz is a friend of mine, an ocassional sex partner of mine, a professional cuddler for cuddlist, all about the performing arts, and all about community building.
Jazz and I have in common being some flavor of gender non-confirming and also being mixed race humans. In Jazz’ case, they are a Black Jew, and in my case I’m a British Indian. Very, very different backgrounds, and yet the experience of being a quote “third culture” end quote child has its similarities. Jazz is most importantly a sexuality intellectual. We somet...
2020-04-041h 07
Realness About ThingsThe Cuddlist, Really!I talk about a very interesting line of work I found to be strange.
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2020-01-1215 min
Listen Hunnay with Jeannie MaiCuddle Party with Professional Cuddler, Christina Myers HepburnWould you pay to cuddle with a stranger? Jeannie Mai wants to know! So she's brought on professional cuddler, Christina Myers Hepburn to discuss WHAT this brand of "touch therapy" entails. The two discuss everything from how Christina sets boundaries with her clients (so things don't get too pervy) and who the ideal recipient for a cuddle session is (Christina claims it's just literally everyone). They also get to the bottom of the question...is cuddling cheating? And later, get into a much deeper discussion about trauma and how cuddling can ease so many different ailments.http...
2019-11-0443 min
No Such Thing As LoveVerbally Cuddling with the Cuddlist, Adam LippinJessie and Claire learn all about professional cuddle therapy from Cuddlist Co-Founder & CEO, Adam Lippin. After realizing they both suffer from touch deprivation and skin hunger, it becomes evident they desperately need sessions with a cuddlist to help with their boundary and intimacy issues. But before they jump in with Adam, Jessie talks about her recent call with an astrologer and Claire breaks down her plan of action after a home invasion murder suicide. Everyone will need a cuddle after hearing their updates.
Also check out Adam’s new app, HearMe.app, for an empathetic listener to tal...
2019-10-2348 min
Sex Ed The MusicalLET'S JUST CUDDLETouch. It’s the first sense we acquire. There are enormous emotional and physical health benefits that can come from human touch. Yet, many of us are going through life touch deprived. Floating through the world, self-armored yet longing for a personal connection. Now you can buy that connection and start healing. Cuddle Sanctuary is one of several new specialty organizations offering people the unique health benefits of personal human touch. 100% non-sensual, this touch therapy releases the feel-good hormone oxytocin, creates a safe space for people, and helps many find a well-needed semblance of...
2019-10-0340 min
Polyamory UncensoredEpisode 27: Get in My Friendzone to Get in My EndzoneHey there and welcome to Polyamory Uncensored, a podcast where your hosts Lyndzi Miller and Katie Williams interview a poly person each episode and try to answer the 5 basic tenets of journalism: who, what, when, where, and why as it pertains to our poly lives.
This is Episode 27 where Lyndzi and Katie interview J. about demisexuality, and in it we mentioned professional Cuddlists (https://cuddlist.com/) and the Our Whole Lives program, please check them out!
If you would like to support the podcast with a one-time contribution, we have set up a PayPal link t...
2019-08-051h 07
Queer PublicThe CuddlistRachel is a professional cuddler who identifies as asexual. Rachel teaches consent and agency in her cuddling sessions but there are also real therapeutic benefits to cuddling. Rachel’s predominantly cis-male clients benefit from her sessions, but she knows that her practice isn’t reaching her full potential. So she goes on the search to find a queer to cuddle. Visit the website where Rachel got started Rachel on Instagram Queer Philadelphians: Email Rachel Here Articles about cuddling: The Inquirer “Men’s Cuddling Group Healing Trauma and...
2019-06-1100 minQueer PublicTeaser - The Queer Public PodcastYou’re listening to the Queer Public, the podcast about real-life queer life. Each episode we ask critical questions about queer identity, queer politics, and our queer culture. We’re telling character-driven sound-rich stories that meet real queer people where they are. And we use music sourced from amazing queer bands and artists. We’ll walk through Philadelphia’s nightclubs and bars and into City Hall, snuggle with an asexual "Cuddlist", road trip with a nonbinary teen to their first big concert, dig through the depths of tumbler for the best fanfiction, hang out in a queer h...
2019-04-2900 min
South Kongress PodcastSouth Kongress #64 - The Cuddlist*INTRO - "5 Steps" (Dru Hill Cover) - Junior Maile & Yahosh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQHe0XSsjM8
This week, we record the show from Permament RCRD Studios in Austin, TX. The topics include:
- Avengers Endgame
- Cam's New Show
- Peanut's Sneaker Game
- Houston Madison's Parent Dress Code
- Josh Rosen's attitude
- Is Nick Bosa getting a pass?
- Jones getting drafter before Haskins
- The crazy number of DBs drafted
- The DK Metcalf Hype
- A Lori Loughlin Update
- The Office and Netflix
- Cam's Top 5 Nintendo 64 Games
- Cuddling as a Profession
2019-04-2957 min
Why? The PodcastWhy?- Episode 21 Professional Cuddler Madelon GuinazzoFeeling down? Want to feel better? Want to feel cared for? Maybe what you need is a good cuddle. We talk with Madelon Guinazzo from Cuddlist.com about the benefits of cuddling, how she got into the industry and whether she prefers to be big or little spoon.
2019-04-2228 min
Double Bubble with Gerk and KeekDouble Bubble Episode 133 - Pho Keen Great ShowDrop us a line and say "Hi!"Gerk's Smirk, Double Word of the Week, Cuddlist vs. Escort and Happy New Year!
2019-01-2835 min
AFTERSHOCKXL podcast hosted by Steve 'Gorilla' GrilloThe Aftershock 02Jan19 podcast [S01E16] hosted by Steve GrilloJoin Steve Grillo, the memorable veteran of the Howard Stern Show (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Howard_Stern_Show_staff#Steve_Grillo ) , as he once again mixes it up this week with his good friend and filmmaker Joe Aspromonti ( https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0039702/ ) as they discuss their hi-jinx on some renown film projects and even as PA’s on Howard Stern’s 1997 blockbuster ‘Private Parts’( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_Parts_(1997_film) ) ; while Steve interviews Adam Lippin , founder of the famous NYC eatery ATOMIC WINGS and currently the co-founder of Cuddlist.com and...
2019-01-0400 min
The Dating Advice Girl PodcastEp.164-The Dating Advice Girl Podcast-Consent Guidebook Contributor Dr. Yoni AlkanEp.164-Here’s my interview with one of the contributors in my consent book, The Consent Guidebook (www.TheConsentGuidebook.com), Sex Educator and Speaker Dr. Yoni Alkan. We chat about his role as a cuddle party professional, cisgender men's role in the consent conversation, and more!Yoni Alkan is a Sexual Educator with a Doctorate in Human Sexuality and a Masters in Conflict Resolution and Mediation, he is also a professional cuddler with Cuddlist.com and a Certified Cuddle Party Facilitator in San Francisco. Dr. Yoni Alkan is the creator of www.elementsofsexuality.com, he has been writing ab...
2018-12-1218 min
One Quart MagazineLove is in the air #36 : EllaLove is in the air (Rakkautta ilmassa, Det ligger kärlek i luften) is a podcast where Johannes Romppanen sits down with people and talks about love. What is love and how does it appear in our lives? In the third of a series of 10 New York based love podcasts, Johannes talks with Ella.
Love is in the air #36 - Lovepodcast New York 3/10 -
I stumbled upon a video about a professional cuddling service. https://youtu.be/rJHXN_5lFAk
I felt curious about it and contacted the founders, told them I was coming to New York and wanted to meet a...
2018-08-1549 min
Talking with JohannesLove is in the air #36 / Ella#36 - I stumbled upon a video about a professional cuddling service. https://youtu.be/rJHXN_5lFAk I felt curious about it and contacted the founders, told them I was coming to New York and wanted to meet a cuddling professional and talk about their work. So the founders put me together with Ella and here we meet at her apartment at Washington Heights and I ask her what this cuddling service is all about. We also talk about love and relationships, Ella has some beautiful conclusions about what she has learned through the cuddling work. She feels grateful about the...
2018-07-0649 min
Birth KweensEp 33: Infertility, Motherhood, & Becoming a Birth Worker with Care Messer, CHT, CHBE, CD(DONA)In this episode of Birth Kweens, Care Messer shares about her journey to becoming a mom, a path that included struggles with infertility, adoption, having an unmedicated birth center birth, and eventually becoming a birth worker herself. Care is the founder of The Birth Education Center in San Diego, CA. When Care discovered HypnoBirthing for the birth of her daughter in 2008, it changed her life’s path. Care believes that babies can experience a birth day that is magical, loving, and gentle. When families are educated to resolve fears, birth becomes a beautiful positive experience. Care continued on to be...
2018-04-261h 07
The Mindful Money PodcastA Chain Story with Adam LippenDownload Episode! Description: Adam Lippen emerged from the lower middle class to found Atomic Wings, a restaurant chain with over thirty locations. As his spiritual life evolved, he went on to become a professional touch therapist, eventually founding a network for folks in search of cuddle therapists. Chris and Adam discuss the critical process of developing your relationship with money, and how to nourish your needs in order to transform away from addiction of materialism and begin spending with purpose. Links: Cuddlist.com Ideo.com
2018-03-2136 min
Sex and HappinessSex and Happiness – Cuddle PartiesLaurie is joined by Mary Sorensen (http://www.cuddleparty.com/), a Cuddle Party Facilitator and Cuddlist. Mary was introduced to Cuddle Party during her own search for connection and personal growth. They have a lively discussion about the benefits of attending cuddle parties. Eye opening to say the least!
2018-03-1949 min
Business Innovators Radio Network#9: Anna Joy Reedy – Platonic Cuddling and Healing Touch TherapyI give a lot of thought to what makes a great sex life. What makes us sex life healthy, what makes it enjoyable for people, what makes it fulfilling?
When I consider the kinds of things that matter, I think about the ability to slow down and be present in the moment. I think about the ability to tune into your body and to know what you want in that moment. Not just abstractly, like if I asked you at breakfast what you wanted for dinner, but what do you want right now?
It’s eq...
2018-02-2700 minLifestyle Archives -#9: Anna Joy Reedy – Platonic Cuddling and Healing Touch TherapyI give a lot of thought to what makes a great sex life. What makes us sex life healthy, what makes it enjoyable for people, what makes it fulfilling?
When I consider the kinds of things that matter, I think about the ability to slow down and be present in the moment. I think about the ability to tune into your body and to know what you want in that moment. Not just abstractly, like if I asked you at breakfast what you wanted for dinner, but what do you want right now?
It’s eq...
2018-02-2700 min
Better Sex#9: Anna Joy Reedy - Platonic Cuddling and Healing Touch TherapyI give a lot of thought to what makes a great sex life. What makes us sex life healthy, what makes it enjoyable for people, what makes it fulfilling?When I consider the kinds of things that matter, I think about the ability to slow down and be present in the moment. I think about the ability to tune into your body and to know what you want in that moment. Not just abstractly, like if I asked you at breakfast what you wanted for dinner, but what do you want right now?
2018-02-2733 min
What is Love?Episode 26 "Love & Touch: Healing Power Of Cuddling"Sasha Sugar continues exploring alternative healing and loving practices. This time she turns to professional cuddling (instead of red wine). Sasha invites Adam Lippin, the co-founder and CEO of Cuddlist - a professional cuddling service in New York. She hopes to get a short cuddling session after the interview. However, Adam is stuck in traffic due to the marathon and has to call in to the show...Just magical!
Tune in to find out more about the magic of cuddling and how it helps people with different needs to heal and connect with others on a deeper level.
Also, learn...
2017-11-1458 min
INFLUENCE07 Professional cuddling could be the next yogaMaking an appointment to be cuddled by a stranger might seem odd, but Adam Lippin -- the founder of Cuddlist.com -- believes therapeutic touch will be as common as yoga in the next few years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-11-0654 min
Weird Work“I’m a professional cuddler.”In a previous life, Kassandra Brown was a parenting coach. Then one day, about six years ago, she was cuddling with a friend of hers when she had a personal breakthrough. So when she was searching for what to do next in her career, she landed on a combination of coaching and physical touch.She signed up for a company called Cuddlist.Kassandra believes that American culture has warped the idea of physical intimacy, and she’s on a one-woman mission to change that - one cuddle session at a time.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/we...
2017-10-2629 minWeird Work“I’m a professional cuddler.”In a previous life, Kassandra Brown was a parenting coach. Then one day, about six years ago, she was cuddling with a friend of hers when she had a personal breakthrough. So when she was searching for what to do next in her career, she landed on a combination of coaching and physical touch.She signed up for a company called Cuddlist.Kassandra believes that American culture has warped the idea of physical intimacy, and she’s on a one-woman mission to change that - one cuddle session at a time.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/we...
2017-10-2629 min
horizontal with lilakiss me i'm jew-witch: horizontal with the comedy witchIn this episode, I lie down with my housemate Tiger. Tiger goes by many names, but we'll only use two of them here. Tiger is a Professional Cuddler, or, Cuddlist. Her cuddling name is Ellen. You can find her on Cuddlist.com. She's also a reiki practitioner, a trained yoga instructor, a comedian (check out "The Comedy Witch"), and a cats fanatic. That's the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical theatre version of cats, to be clear. In lieu of performing in the actual musical, Tiger cosplays regularly as feline, and soon plans to host Cat Cuddling...
2017-08-291h 00horizontal with lilafriend death: quickie with lilaIn this quickie episode, recorded live at my podcast launch pajama party on May 21st, 2017, I lie down with my friend Becca and tell her a story. That series of recordings from the party comprise the first installment of my ongoing series Horizontal Storytelling. We recorded at Hacienda Studio, our sex-positive event space in Bushwick, Brooklyn. My guests enjoyed reiki, massage, empathy sessions, and cookies upon arrival. After a brief cuddling tutorial from one of my housemates, a professional Cuddlist, fifty people in kimonos, flannels, onesies, and short-shorts got horizontal and snuggly on an enormous Meg...
2017-08-2124 min