Originally published, 6/19/25

This episode we dip our toes into professional cuddling and the curation of authentic intimacy. We discuss what cuddling is, less known things about intimacy discovered in professional settings, and misconceptions of being a touch therapist.

We had a chat with professional Cuddle Therapist, Keeley Shoup about all things cuddling. This conversation opened up our eyes to what happens behind closed doors during a cuddling session, bravery in vulnerability, safety, and new layers of intimacy that we haven’t explored. Go ahead and give it a listen.

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ABOUT KEELEY

Keeley has been a Cuddle Therapist since 2015, she is the co-owner and CEO of Cuddlist and sits ont he board of directors for Cuddle Party. She is a fierce advocate for therapeutic touch professions of all sorts and is a boundaries and consent educator.

Find + connect with Keeley online at:

keeleyshoup.com

youtube.com/@YourCuddleTherapist

TikTok @YourCuddleTherapist

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Audio engineered by Miko Aguilar, Music by Qolaj

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