Finding Ourself: A Heartfelt Cuddlist Podcast

Judy is passionate about inspiring hope and healing! She believes in the power of integrating practical tools with deep compassion to help individuals and organizations thrive. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Social Work. With a career spanning roles in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Economics and Entrepreneurship, Ju...

Reina has a boundless passion for healing, transformation, and collective awakening. Having tirelessly pursued these in her own life, she finds deep joy in holding space for others wishing to make a meaningful shift in their lives. She has worn many professional hats in guiding others to discover their inner wisdom and return to love – as a clinical social worker, trained trauma and family therapi...

Finding 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.threa...

Keeley 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 Cons...

On 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 f...

Cuddlist 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 tha...

Finding 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, a...

Finding 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 Su...

In 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 ligh...

Join 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 yoursel...

Join 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 p...

Join 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 t...

Welcome to Finding Ourself A 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 ho...