Podcast appearances and mentions of Samantha Hess

Snuggle up, cause we're going into 2019 with some happiness. Professional Cuddler Samantha Hess joins the show. How she started her cuddling business, why touch is so important and if Big Spoon is really the best. Then, John Shull's moment of truth arrives. He unveils his yo-yo tricks video and we discuss the Top 5 best generic comebacks. You don't like it? Well, your mom does. Samantha Hess of Cuddle Up To Me: 1:29 John Shull: 21:20 Top 5 Generic Comebacks: 31:05 Instagram Facebook Twitter

You may have seen Samantha Hess cuddling Nick Cannon and Neil Patrick Harris on America’s Got Talent. On this week’s episode, we sit down with her and discuss the science of cuddles, the need for compassionate listening, and the importance of consent in today’s society.

We have a big surprise in store for Dean this week, and it puts him face to face with one of his biggest passions. Then, we get therapist Haley Hewitt in studio, for a brainspotting session with Dean. We hear the results of their off-air meeting, and he has a huge breakthrough about his past that helps him understand his behavior.   And we talk to Samantha Hess, who is a master cuddler, about the world of professional cuddling and she fills us in on the best ways to cuddle. Plus, we get a full recap of Dean’s date with Tanya Rad! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

How important is human contact? As humans, we are social animals that crave contact, yet why is it that any trip through a coffee shop or company headquarters seems to contradict that. Today's guest is Samantha Hess. She is an expert in cuddling. In fact, she's literally a professional at it. Her business is designed to deliver physical contact, helping people of all varieties to make a human connection, in a platonic and professional fashion. While her occupation may not be normal, her story is something anyone can benefit from. She's an author, founder, was a cuddling contestant on America's Got Talent, and is on Off The Floor Episode 22, "The Connectivity of a Cuddle". Read more about Samantha Hess: https://cuddleuptome.com

In this episode we wonder why it is SO annoying when someone gets in your space, and we find our answer after talking with Dr. Temple Grandin, professional cuddler Samantha Hess, author Courtenay Hameister, and a therapist friend. We also relive a small part of the election. Contains adult language. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I have an unbelievable story to share with you. I had the chance to talk with the world-famous Samantha Hess, the affection-starved woman who divorced her husband to cuddle everyone she possibly could. She turned cuddling into her job, seriously. And then she got famous for it. The post Samantha Hess: Professional Cuddler (ep 25) appeared first on Jeff Finley.

We took a trip to Portland, Oregon recently and had to chance to meet a person who is looking to literally touch people's lives.Samantha Hess opened "Cuddle Up to Me" over a year ago in the Rose City to help with her demand for touch therapy business. Hess and her staff offer non-sexual “cuddle” sessions in which to treat many problems like stress, depression, and recovery from anything from addiction, abuse, or a simple break up.Hess also authored a book about her creating her brand of therapy called “Touch: The Power of Human Connection”.We talked to Hess about the growth of her business and how her techniques have been helping people throughout the world.