How Holding and Physical Touch Can Heal the Nervous System with Michelle Renee| 9.17.2025
In this episode, Kristen welcomes Michelle Renee, co-owner of Cuddlist, to explore the power of healthy, consensual touch and how cuddle therapy can support trauma recovery and emotional well-being.
You'll Learn
- What professional cuddle therapy is, and how it differs from therapy or traditional physical touch.
- How consensual, platonic touch can positively impact the nervous system.
- Why boundaries and consent are essential in building safety and connection.
- Ways cuddle therapy supports trauma recovery alongside traditional psychotherapy.
- Common misconceptions about cuddling and how practitioners address them.
Resources
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- Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving: A Guide and Map for Recovering from Childhood Trauma
- Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents
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This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form.