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Indigo goes by they/them pronouns. They are a somatic therapeutic coach and touch therapist. Their life's work is to seed safety and serenity for all living beings including you! Indigo's coaching and touch therapy is heavily influenced by Pete Walker's book, "Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving". Indigo delights in kitzy or light, feathery touch, freeform dancing, and 85-100%

Laura Mazanec is a trained* Cuddlist who is local to Pflugerville, Texas (15 miles north of Austin). As a phototherapist so photographs immuno-compromised people and sexual assault survivors. As a touch practitioner, she also provides a therapeutic service. She requires a consultation call for new faces in both cuddle therapy and photography. Her photography business is called Pape

Crystal Cavitt is a professional cuddling mama in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You may recognize her from Cuddlist--a world renowned cuddle company. In her words, “I am a student of love. A vessel of hope. And I am grateful to challenge your status quo." Crystal conducts snuggle sessions in Sharpsburg and South Hills. Her goal is to promote consent and build community in Pittsburgh;

Jessica Martin has been a professional cuddler since 2017. Jessica offers a unique service centered on compassion, acceptance, and genuine connection. Jessica’s sessions, strictly non-sexual in nature, often leave her clients feeling rejuvenated, understood, and cared for. In her words, “Each session is a journey of mutual respect and understanding, a journey I am humbled to sh

In December 2015, Michelle Renee (she/her) met with Cuddlist.com co-founder Madelon Guinazzo, a meeting that would be the beginning of the rest of her life. Over the next year, she became a Cuddlist Certified Touch Practitioner, Operations Manager for Cuddlist.com, and Certified Cuddle Party facilitator. Through her work, Michelle healed the wounds of her unhealthy first marriage a

Grace Heer is a professional cuddler in San Diego, California. She has been trained in hypnotherapy, neurolinguistic programming, professional cuddling, and death doula work. Grace chose to become a professional cuddler after attending a cuddle party. If you visit Grace's website, you may request her "Grief to Relief" Checklist! Throughout this episode, Felicity and Grace divulge o

Trevor (Treasure) Hooton is on a mission to improve human connection. Their company, Embrace Connections, helps humans connect better using movement and touch-based practices. Whether its dancing with a stranger, being buried in a cuddle puddle, or co-regulating in a tight embrace, the core purpose and value is feeling comfortable connecting with others in an intimate, vulnerable w

Kate Lyndsey is a professional cuddler from Matawan, New Jersey. Her pronouns are she/her/hers. New Jersey is in the New England region of the United States. Kate is a newly trained cuddlist. Cuddlist is one of the most recognized cuddle companies in the US. Although Kate is new to professional cuddling, she is a seasoned businesswoman. In addition to cuddling, she is also the mana

This is the second interview of another cuddle therapist on Pro Cuddle Hustle Podcast! Samantha Varnerin is a professional cuddler who serves the Boston area. Boston is a coastal city located in the northeastern region of the United States. Sam began professional cuddling in 2015. After two years of cuddling part-time, Sam chose to cuddle full-time. Sam has taught bootcamps like th

"If you personally know any of the cuddle providers I mention in this episode, please tell them I wanna interview them on my show" Let's discuss the cuddle industry in Mesoamerica and South America! Felicity Azura is a professional cuddler of 5 years (circa 2018) and a podcast host of 4 years (circa 2019). Pro Cuddle Hustle is the world's first and only podcast on the cuddle indust