About Me: Hello, intrepid cuddlers! I am so thankful for whatever or whomever led you to Cuddle Party™! 🙂 We will find out more about each other when I see you at one of my events, or feel free to connect with me before that with any questions!

Favorite Cuddle Party Rule: While I cherish ALL of the Cuddle Party™ Agreements, the one that deeply resonates with me is #6: YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO CHANGE YOUR MIND. Yes!! So many of us have internalized fear, guilt, shame, and blame when it comes to this idea of changing our minds. Yet the nature of life is fluid and dynamic, not static and stagnant. How do we begin to respond authentically to what is truly ALIVE in us in the present moment, especially if we've never been given the opportunity to examine, reflect upon, and strengthen that experience? We practice at a Cuddle Party™!! 🙂

What I got out of Cuddle Party personally: I am someone who did not get a lot of familial/platonic touch as I was growing up. I came to the realization, more recently in my life, that I have unconsciously grieved this absence of affection and only thought I could have access to it through a sexual/ romantic relationship. I engaged for years in relationships that were deeply unsatisfying, finally realizing that this was at least part of the reason this was happening. As I was talking to a mentor and friend about this epiphany, they mentioned Cuddle Party™. I was immediately intrigued and simultaneously had a sense that this was going to become a significant part of my life. Within the Cuddle Party™ container, I have the opportunity to feel into my inner knowing; practice my self-awareness; find, trust, and use my voice to speak up for what I do and do not want in any given moment; and, to receive safe and nourishing touch. Especially as a woman, it has provided a glorious opportunity to be close to/held by men without having to navigate the sometimes treacherous waters of possible sexual attraction. I am able to let down my guard and fully receive. Cuddle Party™ has also shown me there are other people in this world who are longing for the same thing and has helped me cultivate community and belonging. For all of these things, I have profound gratitude.

Who I am as a Cuddle Party Facilitator / What you'll find at my Cuddle Parties: In my background, you'll find Yoga, Reiki, Nonviolent Communication (NVC), and theater. All of these practices and endeavors have fueled and guided my passions towards the intersection of present-moment practice; clear and empowered needs-based communication; and, healthy and welcome "nervous system regulating" touch. It is my privilege and absolute pleasure to create and hold the Cuddle Party™ space with care, compassion, and integrity, so that you have the ability to safely experiment, explore, and discover within it!