Finding Ourself: A Heartfelt Cuddlist Podcast

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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 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 yourself in the right place.

  1. May 13

    Finding Ourself Podcast Episode 12 with Judy

    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, Judy has helped both businesses and nonprofits grow through strategic planning, fundraising, grant writing, development, and turnaround solutions.An experienced educator and dynamic public speaker, Judy has led workshops, retreats, and conferences nationally and internationally. Her topics include leadership, strategic marketing, financial wellness, as well as hope and gratitude. She is the author of Bridge of Hope, a poetry collection, and The Gift of Relationship, We Heal in Community also a contributing author to Strategies for Success. Judy combines her extensive knowledge in business with her passion for holistic healing to support others personally and professionally. She currently serves as Director of Finance for Cuddlist, utilizing her marketing and finance expertise.In addition to her business leadership, Judy is a Master Reiki Practitioner, certified in Raindrop Technique, a Cuddlist Practitioner, Dancing Mindfulness Facilitator, and trained in Cranial Sacral Therapy. Through this unique blend of skills, she helps individuals align mind, body, and spirit—guiding them toward clarity, confidence, and sustainable growth.She lives by the belief that kindness, gratitude, and hope have the power to transform lives!Judyhttps://cuddlist.com/judyCuddlisthttps://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

    1h 15m

  2. May 6

    Finding Ourself Podcast Episode 11 with Reina

    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 therapist, certified life coach specializing in relationships, intimacy & sexuality, certified mindfulness meditation teacher, Tantric touch practitioner, psychedelic facilitator, dancer, and behavioral researcher. Her educational background includes a Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Music from New York University.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

    1h 1m

  3. Apr 29

    Finding Ourself Podcast Episode 10: The Word Cuddle

    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.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

    1h 16m

  4. Apr 22

    Finding Ourself Podcast Episode 9 with Nellie, Cuddlist Practitioner

    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 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 a whole person, and that consent and honest open communication are the foundations to making that possible. Cuddlisthttps://cuddlist.comhttps://www.instagram.com/cuddlist/https://www.facebook.com/cuddlistMERCH - https://cuddlist.threadless.com/NELLIEhttps://nelliewilson.nethttps://cuddlist.com/nellie/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

    58 min

  5. Apr 15

    Finding Ourself Podcast Episode 8 with Betty Martin

    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 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 Pro: The Wheel of Consent for Practitioners.” Originally developed as an offering to teach much-needed consent skills to sex workers and touch providers, this training is now attended by somatic therapists, massage therapists, sexuality educators, medical and health care workers, activists, human resources folks and the spectrum of touch-based professional providers – all of whom complete the training with a clear understanding of how consent starts with our own bodies, and then expands outwards into all forms of human relating, with or without touch.Dr. Betty Martinhttps://linktr.ee/wheelofconsent?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=48fcf39b-a448-448f-aa1f-dd7ab3256033Cuddlisthttps://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

    1h 16m

  6. Apr 8

    Finding Ourself Podcast Episode 7: The Cuddlist Company

    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 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.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

    43 min

  7. Apr 1

    Finding Ourself Podcast Episode 6 with Cuddle Client Les

    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, 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 for intimacy/boundaries/consent/platonic touch. As a newcomer to embodiment for state of mind, Les feels very encouraged so far!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

    55 min

  8. Mar 25

    Finding Ourself Podcast Episode 5 with Mrs Dee, the Consent Queen

    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 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 Cuddlist and consent educator, Mrs. Dee is dedicated to fostering emotional safety and cultivating consent culture. Her work emphasizes practical tools and strategies for creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Mrs. Dee is passionate about empowering others through education and advocacy, ensuring every interaction is rooted in respect, care, and integrity.Cuddlisthttps://cuddlist.comhttps://www.instagram.com/cuddlist/https://www.facebook.com/cuddlistMERCH - https://cuddlist.threadless.com/Mrs Deehttps://cuddlist.com/delilahduvalhttps://theconsentqueen.com/consultation-requesthttps://www.instagram.com/IamMrsDeehttps://www.facebook.com/msdee.dee.18Keeleyhttps://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

    41 min
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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 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 yourself in the right place.

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