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Feeling a heard is one of the most critical mental health pills we can pop as humans. Yet, a growing number of people in society have no one to listen to them - especially gay men. Helping fill the void of loneliness and not being heard, Adam Lippin, founder of HearMe.app provides a solution for the world and especially gay men to have a listening ear and to be heard. About Adam Adam Lippin serves as founder and CEO of HearMe where he is transforming the way we approach mental wellness globally to make it more accessible, affordable, and immediate for everyone. Adam is a visionary entrepreneur who has a proven track record of success in the business world. He has previously founded two highly successful ventures, each with their own unique concept and offering. Adam founded Atomic Wings in 1989, a buffalo chicken wings chain that quickly became a popular destination for chicken wing enthusiasts across New York City. With Adam at the helm, the business expanded into a successful chain before transitioning into a franchising company. Adam successfully exited the still-growing and thriving business in 2019. Building on that success, Adam founded Cuddlist, an international cuddling service, with co-founder and consent expert Madelon Guinazzo which has grown to (need numbers here). With his extensive experience in entrepreneurship and a passion for helping people, Adam turned his attention to the mental health space and founded HearMe. Under Adam's leadership, the company has developed innovative and evidence-based solutions to the current mental wellness landscape and continues to improve the well-being of people around the world. Connect With Adam Website Instagram LinkedIn SAGE To Get The HearMe.app Hey Guys, Check This Out! Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you're going to do, but never do? Then it's time to get real and figure out why. Join the 40 Plus: Gay Men Gay Talk, monthly chats. They happen the third Monday of each month at 5:00 pm Pacific - Learn More! Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologies

This is a continuation of episode #338 Soft Cock Play and Why We Love Them (which is also our top viewed video on YouTube!). You asked, so we are answering by responding to the following questions: why are “you” women able to talk about soft cocks and penis owners' bodies in general? Why is reframing sex so important when it comes to soft cocks? What are the techniques that encourage blood flow AND increase pleasure and fun? What do I do when my partner is in a downward spiral regarding their own soft cock? What do I do if my partner doesn't want to be part of the problem solving for my soft cock? And what about soft cocks as a symptom of prostate issues/cancer/diabetes? About our guests: Erica Leroye, M.Ed (she/her/they) is the Founder and "Chief Erotic Officer" of Creative Body Release, a philosophy and methodology that is built upon 30+ years of body/mind training and educational expertise across the lifespan. Erica is a Certified Sexological Bodyworker, Human Development Specialist, Healing Arts professional, and Erotic Artist/Educator. After the sudden death of her fiancee to undiagnosed diabetes, her life's mission became “De-Mystifying the International Erectile Epidemic” using research-based best practices from multiple disciplines, common sense, and a knowing splash of women's intuition. Erica's unique method for working with arousal and erectile issues (in all gender identities) is founded on a deep understanding of the developmental trajectory of the sensory-motor system and the body/mind challenges of "going with the flow" when it comes to moving through stressful life realities. To learn more go to https://www.flowcode.com/page/creativebodyrelease.com Michelle Renee (she/her) based in San Diego, is dedicated to helping clients live their most authentic life. From her personal journey, Michelle knows that love heals. Michelle has combined her 8+ years of experience as both a cuddle therapist and a surrogate partner to create a hybrid offering called Foundations of Human Connection. She affectionately welcomes clients into her Human Connection Lab, where she supports them in relational healing through experiential touch, unconditional positive regard, celebrated agency, and authentic connection.  She is also the founder of SoftCockWeek.com, co-founder of Embrace Surrogate Partner Resource Group, host of The Intimacy Lab podcast, and Director of Training for Cuddlist.com.  You can find Michelle on social media at @meetmichellerenee or check out her sites HumanConnectionCoach.com and MeetMichelleRenee.com Join us April 24th-29th, 2024 for The Shameless Sex Retreat: Unleash Your Shameless Self - in Tulum! Spaces are limited to reserve your spot ASAP here Do you love us? Do you REALLY love us? Then order our book now! Go to shamelesssex.com to snag your copy Support Shameless Sex by sending us gifts via our Amazon Wish List Other links: Get 50% off our favorite delicious, healthy pre-made meals with code chipndip50 at http://factormeals.com/chipndip50 Get 20% off (and free shipping on) the best performance enhancers with code SHAMELESS at http://usejoymode.com Get 10% off + free shipping with code SHAMELESS10 on Uberlube AKA our favorite lubricant at http://uberlube.com Get 10% off while mastering the art of pleasure at  http://OMGyes.com/shameless Get 20% off Shameless Sex Fav's with code SHAMELESSLOVE24 or 15% off all other sex toys with code SHAMELESSSEX at http://purepleasureshop.com

This 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. Now, he's working on Hear Me, an app for emotional support and peer connection to tackle loneliness and promote mental health. This episode holds invaluable lessons for aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs alike: it's a celebration of relentless experimentation, and of commitment to following one's passions, wherever they may lead. Adam Lippin is the founder and CEO of HearMe. Where they are striving to make mental health support accessible, affordable, and immediate. Adam launched HearMe in 2018 with the same core value that connection is a fundamental human necessity. Adam has expressed that he has experienced first-hand the profound impact of having a person there for him that shared his experience. So, at HearMe, they are seeking to recreate those extraordinary and life-affirming experiences at scale through the evidence-backed power of peer support. Prior to HearMe, Adam Co-founded Cuddlist, an international cuddle therapy service with over 10,000 trained practitioners. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamlippin/ HearMe: https://www.hearme.app/ Cuddilist: https://cuddlist.com/ Flippa's First Access: https://flippa.com/exit For a Free Flippa Business Valuation: flippa.com/freevaluation -- The Exit—Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You'll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

Michelle Renee is my guest as we talk about her work as a Surrogate Therapy partner and Professional Cuddler. We also discuss being trauma-informed and what that means to her. Why she created Soft Cock Week, Responsive Desire, her personal story, and so many other random sex geekery topics. You can learn more about Michelle at meetmichellerenee.com or follow on social media as @meetmichellerenee and take a moment to visit softcockweek.com Things that came up during our discussion: Betty Martin’s Wheel of Consent - https://bettymartin.orgBrian Gibney - https://www.briangibney.org/ Cuddlist - https://cuddlist.com/ Embrace Surrogate Partner Resource Group - embracespt.org https://us.movember.com/ Come As You Are is an amazing book by Emily Nagoski - https://www.emilynagoski.com/home Shameless Sex Podcast - https://www.shamelesssex.com/ Reid Mihalko - Reidaboutsex.com Please also visit: Whatexcitesus.com patreon.com/whatexcitesus

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 TedinYourHead.com

Entrepreneur 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, I helped build a platform for making these connections possible whenever we need them. Before HearMe, Adam's first wellness venture began in 2016, when he founded Cuddlist with co-founder and consent expert Madelon Guinazzo. Cuddlist is an international cuddling service with over 3,000 trained cuddliest practitioners who have completed over 50,000 sessions. After the success of Cuddlist, Adam launched HearMe in 2018 with the same core value that connection is a fundamental human necessity. Starting with 50 listeners, HearMe now has over 8,000 and continues to grow and receive recognition.

Entrepreneur 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, I helped build a platform for making these connections possible whenever we need them. Before HearMe, Adam's first wellness venture began in 2016, when he founded Cuddlist with co-founder and consent expert Madelon Guinazzo. Cuddlist is an international cuddling service with over 3,000 trained cuddliest practitioners who have completed over 50,000 sessions. After the success of Cuddlist, Adam launched HearMe in 2018 with the same core value that connection is a fundamental human necessity. Starting with 50 listeners, HearMe now has over 8,000 and continues to grow and receive recognition.

Entrepreneur 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, I helped build a platform for making these connections possible whenever we need them. Before HearMe, Adam's first wellness venture began in 2016, when he founded Cuddlist with co-founder and consent expert Madelon Guinazzo. Cuddlist is an international cuddling service with over 3,000 trained cuddliest practitioners who have completed over 50,000 sessions. After the success of Cuddlist, Adam launched HearMe in 2018 with the same core value that connection is a fundamental human necessity. Starting with 50 listeners, HearMe now has over 8,000 and continues to grow and receive recognition.

Listen 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 - NetSuite - Head to NetSuite.com/kara for a special one-of-a-kind financing offer. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the links below and sending her a quick shout-out on social or reach out to Kara Goldin directly at karagoldin@gmail.com Follow Kara Goldin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara Goldin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/276 Check out HearMe as well as our guest Adam Lippin Check out HearMe on the web https://www.hearme.app/ Connect with Adam Lippin on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/adamlippin Connect with HearMe on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hearme_app

Loneliness 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. About Adam Adam believe deeply in the transformative power of authentic communication. He is the founder and CEO of two emotional wellness companies that directly address this. Hearme.app and Cuddlist.com Hearme.app gives you instant access to confidential trained Listeners who can help you work through your problems, get unstuck, share your feelings or just renew your faith in humanity. Get a real connection and someone to talk/text/video chat with just when you need it. Cuddlist: We are the leader in the emerging field of Trust Based Touch™ in the Health Care/Wellness field. Cuddlist has been featured in Forbes, NY Times, Fox News, Cheddar, Washington Post among hundreds of publications.  Connect With Adam https://www.hearme.app/ (Website) https://www.latest.facebook.com/app.hearme/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/hearme_app/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/hearme_app (Twitter) Hey Guys, Check This Out! Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you're going to do, but never do? Then it's time to get real and figure out why. Join the 40 Plus Men's Circle. Learn about about - http://40plusmenscircle.com/ (Click Here!) Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologies P.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - https://rickclemons.com/manifesto/ (rickclemons.com/manifesto/) You can also listen to the podcast on… https://apple.co/2Q4nnbt ()   https://open.spotify.com/show/3D4LvaRQjd5EcHWW4nKmQp ()https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/rick-clemons/forty-plus-real-men-real-talk ()   http://tun.in/pjrug ()https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/40-plus-real-men-real-talk-854094 ()   https://radiopublic.com/40-plus-real-men-real-talk-WoBlp5 ()  

Dr. Lee interviews surrogate partners Brian Gibney and Michelle Renee on the art of Surrogate Partner Therapy. Brian and Michelle Renee share with Dr. Lee how Surrogate Partner Therapy is an effective treatment for obstacles with emotional and physical intimacy, and they explain how it is legal. Brian and Michelle Renee discuss how they glide clients through the resolution of a variety of issues, including histories of trauma or abuse, social anxiety, poor body image, sensual awareness, orgasmic blocks, genital pain, disability, rediscovery of their bodies during/after transition, and late-life virginity in a safe, non-judgmental environment. They also discuss the rewarding and challenging aspects of their work. Dr. Lee and Michelle Renee share their personal experience working together using Sex Therapy and Surrogate Partner Therapy. Brian has worn many hats in his life: scientific researcher, educator, professional artist, and circus performer. His diverse life experiences have exposed him to a wide variety of people and lifestyles and helped him appreciate the common threads that bind us all together. As a surrogate partner and intimacy coach, Brian seeks to use his knowledge to help people overcome obstacles to physical and emotional intimacy. Applying techniques pioneered by Masters and Johnson, he uses an integrative approach to help others find balance in their intellectual, emotional, and physical selves. With the help of a therapist, His practice is rooted in patience, authenticity, vulnerability, touch…and sometimes a little bit of humor. Brian received his BA in Molecular Biology from Kenyon College in 1999 and his master's in microbiology from the University of Massachusetts in 2006. He received his training in surrogate partner therapy from IPSA (International Professional Surrogates Association) in 2016. Brian is co-founder of the Surrogate Partner Collective and is currently serving as chair of AASECT's Somatic Sexuality Professionals special interest group. In addition to working with clients, Brian is a passionate advocate for surrogate partner therapy and regularly lectures at private practices, universities, workshops, and professional conferences. Michelle Renee (she/her), based in both Baltimore, Maryland and San Diego, California, offers human connection and intimacy coaching ranging from platonic nurturing touch to surrogate partner therapy. Through her training with Cuddlist and Cuddle Party, Michelle gained a wealth of consent, communication, and boundary education and experience. In 2018 she expanded her offerings to include surrogate partner therapy, training with Integrative Mind Body Therapies (IMBT). Michelle is a supporting member of AASECT and a co-founder of Embrace, a professional resource group for surrogate partners and collaborating clinicians. Brian's Contact Info: https://www.bgsurrogatetherapy.com bgsurrogatetherapy@gmail.com Michelle's Contact Info: Website: https://meetmichellerenee.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meetmichellerenee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetmichellerenee/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cuddlemichelle

A cuddlist? A Platonic Touch Therpist? Have you heard of these specialties? Cuddlists have been around for several years. But the term Platonic Touch Therapist is fairly new and the training is very new. I recently met Jasmine Siemon on a training call for another program and knew right away that I wanted to have her on the show to talk about what she's doing and the training she's developing. Join us to learn much more.

Grab a blanket and cuddle up with a complete stranger to truly enjoy this episode of Hold My Beer! The gang discuss an odd tattoo shop experience, country music, the Cuddlist, and so much more!

Grab a blanket and cuddle up with a complete stranger to truly enjoy this episode of Hold My Beer! The gang discuss an odd tattoo shop experience, country music, the Cuddlist, and so much more!

If there's a more pure pleasure then loving, touching and squeezing research scientists and ancient mystics have yet to find it. Such a foundational, basic human desire surely needs no introduction, and yet for something so truly important we lack even the most basic training or professional expertise. Maybe that's why paid cuddle parties and professional cuddlists are popping up everywhere- but what can we really learn about our most primitive language? Sundeep Arole joins Christy and Nate to discuss the life and times of a professional cuddle artist, plus your calls and what's turning us on this week!

In 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.Check 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.https://twitter.com/GivesanxietyPodhttps://www.facebook.com/thatgivesmeanxietypodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thatgivesmeanxietypodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgCOITNlRi_K7JP9QxBK-vQSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/givesmeanxiety)

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"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 sexual educator and a sexual consultant with a Doctorate in Human Sexuality and a Masters in Conflict Resolution and Mediation, he is also a professional one-on-one cuddler with Cuddlist and a Certified Cuddle Party Facilitator in San Francisco. Yoni is a TED speaker at TEDxSoMa 2019, and the author of The Book of Cuddles which is an instructional on cuddling that teaches how to better your touch. He is also the creator of Elements of Sexuality; a playful, geeky, and educational site about the elements that contribute to our sexuality.

Feeling 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 to be mining the commercial potential of loneliness and claim to be growing in reach and popularity. You'll meet Maggie, Jeremy's rented friend, and Melody, Judy's hired cuddler. And you'll also hear the hosts' honest assessments on what each of their transactions felt like. They will also ponder broader, societal implications of why in an age when dating apps help strangers meet for meaningless sex and websites secure spouses from all over the world, paying for platonic companionship sill comes with moral burdens. LinksNoreena Hertz, A Lonely Century: How to Restore Human Connection in a World That's Pulling ApartRent-a-FriendCuddlistAwakening the Hands Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

When one of us suffers, we all suffer. So says our guess, 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 eroded along the way. This week on the show we talk all about this, why relationships break down, how our ability to communicate authentically is dependent on our ability to connect intimately. About Rachael Jaye Rachael 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 to and accept them, or desiring tools to reignite the intimacy in their relationship. She loves theatre, rooting for her Niners, and engaging intentionally with strangers — but not like a creeper! Links & Notes -Find Rachael at HKR Coaching -Follow Rachael Jaye on LinkedIn -Follow Rachael Jaye on Instagram -Follow Rachael Jaye on Facebook

When 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 eroded along the way. This week on the show we talk all about this, why relationships break down, how our ability to communicate authentically is dependent on our ability to connect intimately.About Rachael JayeRachael 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 to and accept them, or desiring tools to reignite the intimacy in their relationship. She loves theatre, rooting for her Niners, and engaging intentionally with strangers — but not like a creeper!Links & Notes-Find Rachael at HKR Coaching-Follow Rachael Jaye on LinkedIn-Follow Rachael Jaye on Instagram-Follow Rachael Jaye on Facebook

Rachael 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 to and accept them, or desiring tools to reignite the intimacy in their relationship. Rachel joins the show to discuss gender role conditioning & its impact on relationships. She also shares the details of being a professional Cuddlist, why so many relationships have been strained during COVID, why she primarily supports men, how to become a bedroom MVP, and so much more. You don't want to miss this one! Learn more and connect with Rachael: www.hkrcoaching.com  FB/IG/LinkedIn: hkrcoaching  

Guest: 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 for this life changing event and for starting your family right Resources mentioned in the episode: to get the course: OMG! I'm Pregnant!!!   birtheducationonline.teachable.com/p/omg-i-m-pregnant the www.BirthEducationCenter.com link to Care's FREE Downloadable Birth Preferences link to How to Prevent an Unnecessary C-section About Care Messer: Care is the founder of The Birth Education Center. 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 become a DONA Certified Doula became a Certified Hypnobirthing Instructor. From there, Care started her own business, San Diego Hypnobirthing where she has been educating families since 2009. She is a NATH Hypnotherapist, a Certified Placenta Encapsulationist, an Erotic Blueprint Coach®, an ICEA-trained Childbirth Educator, a CAPPA-trained Postpartum Doula, and an Innate Traditions Certified Postpartum Doula. She is also an Authentic Relating facilitator and leads women’s and couples circles, both at the Birth Education Center and for private events. She recently completed her certification as a Holistic Doula under the Matrona. Care is certified as a Professional Cuddler and Cuddle Facilitator through Cuddle Sanctuary in Los Angeles and through Cuddlist.com. Care has certified with Jaiya as an Erotic Blueprint Coach ® and uses those skills in connecting families, both before and after birth. Care served as the Director of Cap Wellness Center. She is a mentor and educator for doulas across San Diego County in Professional Doula Classes created for the Birth Education Center. She has also trained students nurses at SDSU and held nurse trainings in local hospitals. She is a Board member at The Nizhoni Institute for Midwifery and served as Vice President of San Diego Birth Network. She is the proud mom of two beautiful daughters and two feisty Pomeranians.

Ashleigh Douglas interviews Indigo Dawn about touch and human connection. Indigo is an impact-oriented love-activist who lives and works to cultivate a more abundant humane and sustainable world.

No Hype Covid 19 update, 4 great Irish jokes for St. Paddy's Day and Dale knows a Cuddlist!

I talk about a very interesting line of work I found to be strange. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/christopher-clarke5/support

Imagine you own a business, or for that matter work in a business, and you are the oldest guy in the group. You try to figure out how to relate to the Gen Z's and Millennials but it is a constant struggle. And, while that's all happening, you want to learn from them and want them to learn from you, but man that generational gap can be really a challenge. So what's a guy to do? Startup founder of the HearMe.app, Adam Lippin works with a team of 19-25 yr old's where he feels challenged to check his own insecurities of being over 50 and and a "tech leader" in an industry that worships young entrepreneurs. How do he face it with bravery and curiosity? What can he learn, be open to, and what does he just need to accept in the face of ageism (real or perceived)? We explore all of this today. About AdamAdam believe deeply in the transformative power of authentic communication. He has founderd and is the CEO of two emotional wellnescompanies that directly address this. Hearme.app and Cuddlist.com Hearme.app gives you instant access to confidential trained Listeners who can help you work through your problems, get unstuck, share your feelings or just renew your faith in humanity. Get a real connection and someone to talk/text/video chat with just when you need it. Cuddlist: We are the leader in the emerging field of Trust Based Touch™ in the Health Care/Wellness field. Cuddlist has been featured in Forbes, NY Times, Fox News, Cheddar, Washington Post among hundreds of publications. Connect With Adam Facebook - HearMe.App (https://www.facebook.com/app.hearme/) Facebook- Cuddlist (https://www.facebook.com/shanemallorymc/) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemallorymc/) You can also listen to the podcast on… (https://apple.co/2Q4nnbt)   (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/rick-clemons/forty-plus-real-men-real-talk)   (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/40-plus-real-men-real-talk-854094)   (https://radiopublic.com/40-plus-real-men-real-talk-WoBlp5)    Hey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why. Take the  Unapologetic Life Assessment - Click Here, (https://rickclemons.com/ul_lp/) and stop playing it safe. For a real, deep-dive, one-to-one coaching session where we make things happen to get you out of your own way, check out my "Your Next Move" Strategy Session.  Check it out - Click Here! (http://rickclemons.com/discovery-session) Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologies P.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - (https://rickclemons.com/manifesto/)

Jessie 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 talk to because we could all use a kind ear. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nosuchthingaslove/support

Rachel 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 Mental health” March 25, 2019   The Ranker “What are professional Cuddlers”   Washington Post: I went to get hugged by a Professional Cuddler and here’s how it felt” April 24, 2018   Listen to music from the episode: Cuddle Formation: “For people who make music instead of dreaming at night” and “life’s blood” on Soundcloud and Instagram Chris Zabriski: “I want to fall in love” on Freemusic Archive Kai Engle: “Sustains meekness” on Freemusic Archive   Help us Out? Visit our Patreon page today. You can gain access to our secret behind the scenes instagram account, prizes and so much more. Become part of the QP family.   Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Sign up for our mailing list and find transcripts of our episodes at queerpublic.org

We’re baaackkkkk!!! In our come back episode Molly discovers there’s a new, environmentally sound way to “bury” a loved one & Angie finds a service to comfort you in your time of need.

You’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 hair salon in Los Angeles and even time travel through queer life in the 1980’s. You’re listening to the Queer Public Podcast You’re listening to Queer Public. New Episodes coming June 2019. Subscribe now and be the first to hear all new voices, all new stories. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  Visit www.queerpublic.org to sign up for our mailing list.   

*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

Feeling 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.

Gerk's Smirk, Double Word of the Week, Cuddlist vs. Escort and Happy New Year!

Co-Founder and CEO of Cuddlist 

CoFounder and CEO of Cuddlist

CoFounder and CEO of Cuddlist

Join 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 as such, provide Steve with a much needed professional cuddle in the studio. The show was recorded and test filmed at the modern Pro Media NYC studio in Midtown Manhattan (www.promedia.nyc ) on January 2nd, 2019. The Engineer was most excellent Max Aharon ( https://www.facebook.com/maxaharonbass ) , the Music Directors #myworldband and the Executive Producer is Bobby Zou ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyzou )#TheLinksDCL Firm link (sponsor)(www.dcltestimonials.com )Warsteiner Beer link (sponsor)(https://www.warsteiner.us )Pro Media NYC studio( www.promedianyc.com )Cuddlist.com( www.cuddlist.com )#4shuaa See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep.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 about sex, sexuality and relationships since 2011, and he is a global speaker on various Human Sexuality issues. His expertise are in alternative relationships and in improving our dating landscape through consent.

Love 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 cuddling professional and talk about their work. So the founders put me together with Ella and here we meet at her apartment in 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 her cuddling work. She feels grateful about the opportunity to get to know so many people and also to see how important communication is in relationships. Ella sees the importance of really asking for what you want and to be clear with your desires and to be in touch with yourself. Not to settle for mediocre relationships, lack of communication, lack of affections, lack of intimacy - because we all deserve that. Ella´s profile on Cuddlist: https://cuddlist.com/ella/ https://onequartmagazine.com/life/08/2018/love-is-in-the-air-ella/ Photo by Johannes Romppanen. Sound and mastering by Jyri Pirinen. www.lovepodcast.fm

Being asked "So, what do you do?" is a golden opportunity to pitch that beautiful business of yours. However, so may business owners get it wrong. So, in today's episode, I introduce you to the capstone pitching model, a way for you to convey what you do, how you do it and why someone whould hand over their hard-earned to you. PLUS I have some ideas for a business owenr who's struggling to attract customers, I help another one choose the right marketing agency, and this week's advertising jingle involves football, meat pies, kangaroos and Holden cars!   This week's Monster Prize Draw winner is: Anita Affleck from New Zealand's Global Baby   Resources mentioned: Interview with Damien Lee of Mr. Lee's Noodles about resillience in business Eden Health Retreat - don't tell anyone about this incredibly special place to detox, reset and basically head home feeling a whole lot better than when you came! Interview with The Cuddlist, Adam Lippin Here's the website I reviewed for Emmette Therapist Al Reupena   Advertising Jingle of the Week The classic Holden TVC from 1972 - Football, Meat Pies, Kangaroos and Holden Cars!   Please support American Express who make this show possible: American Express Platinum Card   If something in this episode of Australia's favourite marketing podcast peaked your interest, then let me know by leaving a comment below. May your marketing be the best marketing.   For more interviews with successful business owners visit Small Business Big Marketing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#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 opportunity to get to know so many people and also to see how important communication is in relationships. Ella sees the importance of really asking for what you want and to be clear with your desires and to be in touch with yourself. Not to settle for mediocre relationships, lack of communication, lack of affections, lack of intimacy, because we all deserve that. Ella´s profile on Cuddlist: https://cuddlist.com/ella/

Umm….apparently breastfeeding your partner is a real thing and perfectly fine. Producer AJ reveals she had no idea what a boner was until 8th grade. There’s a new group of ‘carnivore dieters’ who mock Vegans? And, pineapple mail is sooo good. Lots of people have thoughts on Leslie wanting a boob job.

Laurie is joined by Mary Sorensen, 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! The post Sex and Happiness – Cuddle Parties appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Join Duffy and Robin as they talk with Certified Cuddlist Dr. Susanne Woodward. Learn all about cuddling, how it affects your health and overall life. You can reach Susanne at www.cuddlist.com/susanne/

I 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 equally important to know what you don't want. Not just knowing what your boundaries are, but also how do you recognize what is making you uncomfortable or that something isn't pleasing right now? And then how do you speak up about that? It's crucial that you're able to communicate with a partner in order to ask for what you want (and to speak up about what you don't) to negotiate and collaborate with them.Another important aspect of better sex is the ability to enjoy the journey. So, instead of being goal oriented or focused on performance or on an outcome, to have better sex, you've got to just enjoy what you're doing in the moment with the partner. You're fully present. You're not in a hurry. There's no test that you pass or fail at the end of it. Those are critical components of good sex.This is not an exhaustive list, but it is a good starting point for what I work with people to accomplish in their intimate lives. There are a lot of professions that help people with this. So, while I do this as a sex therapist, other mental health counselors work with people around some of these issues. Massage practitioners are working with people around touch and just being in their body.I had an earlier episode of Better Sex with a Tantric Healer who's explicitly working with people around what they want, communicating consent, boundaries, and presence.And it turns out I've learned about a new profession, or at least new to me, of people that that help with these issues and skills. I met Anna Joy Reedy, who is my guest today, through a colleague, and I was really struck by how warm and sincere she is. As we talked about what she does, I was fascinated, so I invited her on the show.She is a professional Cuddlist. She has a philosophy degree that she's put to use as an entrepreneur, and she is enthusiastically pioneering this new frontier of touch therapy as a Cuddlist. This is something she's fascinated by and really moved to share with people. She's really interested in all things somatic and she told me she's got lots of, "not yet birthed writings" in the works too. She's got a lot to share and I'm just delighted that she's on the show with me today.We talk about what a professional cuddler does and what you can expect in a session. We also answer the question, "Is it ever sexual?" and cover safety concerns.And, most importantly we talk about the healing power of platonic touch. Proven to help reduce chronic pain and depression, while boosting immunity and enhancing mood, platonic touch and cuddling can positively impact overall wellness. Much like yoga, meditation, and mindfulness, professional therapeutic touch is healing and transformative.Links:Website - https://cuddlist.com/annajoy/Website - http://annaorganizes.com/Cuddlist info - https://cuddlist.com/press/YouTube (Janet Trevino) - https://youtu.be/Ic4PawxYX-YMore info:Web - https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz - http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/

I 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 equally important to know what you don't want. Not just knowing what your boundaries are, but also how do you recognize what is making you uncomfortable or that something isn't pleasing right now? And then how do you speak up about that? It's crucial that you're able to communicate with a partner in order to ask for what you want (and to speak up about what you don't) to negotiate and collaborate with them. Another important aspect of better sex is the ability to enjoy the journey. So, instead of being goal oriented or focused on performance or on an outcome, to have better sex, you've got to just enjoy what you're doing in the moment with the partner. You're fully present. You're not in a hurry. There's no test that you pass or fail at the end of it. Those are critical components of good sex. This is not an exhaustive list, but it is a good starting point for what I work with people to accomplish in their intimate lives. There are a lot of professions that help people with this. So, while I do this as a sex therapist, other mental health counselors work with people around some of these issues. Massage practitioners are working with people around touch and just being in their body. I had an earlier episode of Better Sex with a Tantric Healer who's explicitly working with people around what they want, communicating consent, boundaries, and presence. And it turns out I've learned about a new profession, or at least new to me, of people that that help with these issues and skills. I met Anna Joy Reedy, who is my guest today, through a colleague, and I was really struck by how warm and sincere she is. As we talked about what she does, I was fascinated, so I invited her on the show. She is a professional Cuddlist. She has a philosophy degree that she's put to use as an entrepreneur, and she is enthusiastically pioneering this new frontier of touch therapy as a Cuddlist. This is something she's fascinated by and really moved to share with people. She's really interested in all things somatic and she told me she's got lots of, "not yet birthed writings" in the works too. She's got a lot to share and I'm just delighted that she's on the show with me today. We talk about what a professional cuddler does and what you can expect in a session. We also answer the question, "Is it ever sexual?" and cover safety concerns. And, most importantly we talk about the healing power of platonic touch. Proven to help reduce chronic pain and depression, while boosting immunity and enhancing mood, platonic touch and cuddling can positively impact overall wellness. Much like yoga, meditation, and mindfulness, professional therapeutic touch is healing and transformative. Links: Website - https://cuddlist.com/annajoy/ Website - http://annaorganizes.com/ Cuddlist info - https://cuddlist.com/press/ YouTube (Janet Trevino) - https://youtu.be/Ic4PawxYX-Y More info: Web - https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/ Sex Health Quiz - http://sexhealthquiz.com/ If you're enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcast Better Sex with Jessa Zimmerman https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/More info and resources: How Big a Problem is Your Sex Life? Quiz – https://www.sexlifequiz.com The Course – https://www.intimacywithease.com The Book – https://www.sexwithoutstress.com Podcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com Access the Free webinar: How to make sex easy and fun for both of you: https://intimacywithease.com/masterclass Secret Podcast for the Higher Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/hdppodcast Secret Podcast for the Lower Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/ldppodcast

I 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 equally important to know what you don't want. Not just knowing what your boundaries are, but also how do you recognize what is making you uncomfortable or that something isn't pleasing right now? And then how do you speak up about that? It's crucial that you're able to communicate with a partner in order to ask for what you want (and to speak up about what you don't) to negotiate and collaborate with them.Another important aspect of better sex is the ability to enjoy the journey. So, instead of being goal oriented or focused on performance or on an outcome, to have better sex, you've got to just enjoy what you're doing in the moment with the partner. You're fully present. You're not in a hurry. There's no test that you pass or fail at the end of it. Those are critical components of good sex.This is not an exhaustive list, but it is a good starting point for what I work with people to accomplish in their intimate lives. There are a lot of professions that help people with this. So, while I do this as a sex therapist, other mental health counselors work with people around some of these issues. Massage practitioners are working with people around touch and just being in their body.I had an earlier episode of Better Sex with a Tantric Healer who's explicitly working with people around what they want, communicating consent, boundaries, and presence.And it turns out I've learned about a new profession, or at least new to me, of people that that help with these issues and skills. I met Anna Joy Reedy, who is my guest today, through a colleague, and I was really struck by how warm and sincere she is. As we talked about what she does, I was fascinated, so I invited her on the show.She is a professional Cuddlist. She has a philosophy degree that she's put to use as an entrepreneur, and she is enthusiastically pioneering this new frontier of touch therapy as a Cuddlist. This is something she's fascinated by and really moved to share with people. She's really interested in all things somatic and she told me she's got lots of, "not yet birthed writings" in the works too. She's got a lot to share and I'm just delighted that she's on the show with me today.We talk about what a professional cuddler does and what you can expect in a session. We also answer the question, "Is it ever sexual?" and cover safety concerns.And, most importantly we talk about the healing power of platonic touch. Proven to help reduce chronic pain and depression, while boosting immunity and enhancing mood, platonic touch and cuddling can positively impact overall wellness. Much like yoga, meditation, and mindfulness, professional therapeutic touch is healing and transformative.Links:Website - https://cuddlist.com/annajoy/Website - http://annaorganizes.com/Cuddlist info - https://cuddlist.com/press/YouTube (Janet Trevino) - https://youtu.be/Ic4PawxYX-YMore info:Web - https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz - http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/

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 what it takes to become a professional cuddlist. Spread touch, spread love!

Making 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

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.

In 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 events at Hacienda Studio, in which the cats are actually humans in full cat costume because "you could cuddle real cats, but they're unreliable." She writes and performs funny songs, and last year I saw her in an hour-long one-ish-woman show entitled "Kiss Me, I'm Jew-witch." She sang about celebrity sex dreams and her period. Her parents were there. It was pretty amazing. Tiger is the closest thing I have at this point to a sister. We have deep talks in the kitchen, during which we usually quote the title of her yet-to-be written inspirational memoir, "Breakthrough Junkie." She scrapes me up off the floor when I need it and texts me that there are Puffins in her cabinet for a late-night snack, when I don't. I love her. I hope you will. Come lie down with us. More horizontality, please: To become a patron of the horizontal arts, support me on Patreon, a website for crowdsourcing patronage! Patronage allows artists like me to buy equipment, schedule recording tours, and devote my time to creating more horizontal goodness, for you! Becoming my patron has delicious perks, ranging from exclusive photos and behind-the-scenes video content, to handwritten postcards, spring cleaning phone calls, and creative input on future episodes! You can become a patron for $1 a month on up, and the rewards just get more sumptuous. patreon.com/horizontalwithlila Credit where credit is:  Horizontal’s badass theme music was created by Alan Markley, on Instagram as @plasticcannons. It’s saucy cover art was designed and illustrated by Shana Shay. Hire Shana for character illustration and graphic design through 99designs. Horizontal was mixed and mastered by Owen Muir of Self-Disclosure productions, right here in Brooklyn, New York. Stay tuned for Owen’s own podcast, Self-Disclosure, a show where people talk openly for the first time about their own experiences with mental health. You can find Owen on Twitter at @psychdisclosure To sign up for the horizontal show notes, exclusive subscriber content, sexy vocabulary words (really!) and sensual horizontal photos, head to horizontalwithlila.com

In 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 Megabed the size of three kings put together. On a bed-island across the room, my guest and I arranged ourselves as we would for any horizontal recording session - lying on our backs, almost ear-to-ear, sharing a pillow, microphones hanging down above us, with a starry blanket as our backdrop… In this quickie, I speak about a best friend, a road trip, several fiances, a suicide, and a breakup. I titled my story, Another Word for Breakup." Becca has been my friend for 10 years, and knew much of the story already. I was glad to have her by my side. Come lie down with us. More horizontality, please: To become a patron of the horizontal arts, support me on Patreon, a website for crowdsourcing patronage! Patronage allows artists like me to buy equipment, schedule recording tours, and devote my time to creating more horizontal goodness, for you! Becoming my patron has delicious perks, ranging from exclusive photos and behind-the-scenes video content, to handwritten postcards, spring cleaning phone calls, and creative input on future episodes! You can become a patron for $1 a month on up, and the rewards just get more sumptuous. patreon.com/horizontalwithlila Credit where credit is:  Horizontal’s badass theme music was created by Alan Markley, on Instagram as @plasticcannons. It’s saucy cover art was designed and illustrated by Shana Shay. Hire Shana for character illustration and graphic design through 99designs. Horizontal was mixed and mastered by Owen Muir of Self-Disclosure productions, right here in Brooklyn, New York. Stay tuned in August 2017 for Owen’s own podcast, Self-Disclosure, a show where people talk openly for the first time about their own experiences with mental health. You can find Owen on Twitter at @psychdisclosure To sign up for the horizontal show notes, exclusive subscriber content, and sensual horizontal photos, head to horizontalwithlila.com

Non-sexual touch is a human need. Many people are starved for touch and affection. If you don't have food in your cupboard, you go to a restaurant, right? Well, why not hire a professional for your cuddling needs?Tonight, we talk to Adam Lippin, Co-Founder and CEO of Cuddlist.comFor more details, visit http://www.stereo-typed.com/episode30/Support Stereo-Typed by becoming a member of the Sugar Daddy Collective http://www.patreon.com/stereotyped/

Cuddlist.com describes Dr. Yoni Alkan as "a multidisciplinary guy who creates an island of calmness away from the bustling world. A perfect combination of attentive touch and a good listener, mixed with a good dose of relaxation." I am beyond excited to talk to Dr. Alkan about what exactly professional cuddling is and why you should consider trying this nonsexual, consensual form of touch therapy.

The superheroes are back in action. They say goodbye to 2016 and bring in the new year with pillow talk starring the lovely Keeley Shoup, a professional cuddler from Cuddlist.com. Book your cuddle session today!

ADAM LIPPIN is an entrepreneur and the Co-Founder/CEO of Cuddlist.com as well as “Cuddlist Training Academy. At Cuddlist, his Mission is to offer a safe way to engage the healing power of intimate non-sexual touch in a touch isolated society. Adam has been featured on Jenny McCarthy’s Sirius Radio, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Glamour.com, The Howard Stern Show, Good Men Project as well as numerous publications and blogs. Thus link has an article Adam just wrote which specifically addresses “Gay Men”http://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/gay-men-sex-obsessed-yet-touch-deprived-dtv/ Prior to Cuddlist, he has been the Founder/CEO of a successful chain of restaurants “Atomic Wings” and in that capacity has been interviewed frequently and appears on CNN, Fox Business News, New York Times, New York Magazine, The New Yorker as well as countless other media. Adam is also a Cuddle Party Facilitator and holds monthly Cuddle Parties in NYC. Adam is an avid Yogi and has taught in renowned Yoga Studios in NYC including Jivamkukti Yoga School, OM, and Sivananda. As an experienced mediator Adam has participated in countless yoga and meditation retreats including in the US and India. Watch this Youtube Video - https://youtu.be/XtQxxd2tWGM More articles: Instinct Magazine New York Times

Adam Lippin is an entrepreneur and the Co-Founder/CEO of Cuddlist.com as well as “Cuddlist Training Academy.  At Cuddlist, his Mission is to offer a safe way to engage the healing power of intimate non-sexual touch in a touch isolated society. Adam has been featured on Jenny McCarthy’s Sirius Radio, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, The Howard Stern […]

Adam Lippin of Cuddlist is my guest this week. I'll use his words to introduce him. "Most of us don’t get enough touch in our lives. We’re touch-deprived, and most of us don’t even know it consciously. All we know is that there’s loneliness and stress and a deep sense of missing out. And there is something missing: touch and the connection with others that it fosters.That’s why we started Cuddlist. Safe, non-sexual, consensual touch fills a need that’s badly neglected in our society. Cuddling relaxes us and reduces stress at the very least, and on the deeper level it nourishes our soul and helps us get in touch with our higher self."

Adam Lippon AKA The Cuddlist talks about how he researches and selects his best ideas, how he started a brand new industry and how he markets new ideas. Join me in this fireside chat as we get right into this amazing (and slightly weird) entrepreneurial journey. The post 302 – Cuddlist, Adam Lippin, says we're sex obsessed but touch deprived – so he started a business to sort us out! appeared first on Small Business Big Marketing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.