Welcome to Episode 86 of Polyamory Uncensored, where we chat with Keeley Shoup, the Chicago Cuddle Therapist, about how being involved in cuddle therapy can make folks better at relationships. We chat about consent, boundaries, touch, and the self-love act of being selfish. 

If you'd like to find out more about Keeley, you can find them on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube at "Chicago Cuddle Therapy." 

Books mentioned in this episode: "Burnout" by Emily and Amelia Nagoski, "Untamed" by Glennon Doyle, "Ask: Building Consent Culture" (which I incorrectly referred to as "Yes" in the podcast) by Kitty Stryker, and "Creating Consent Culture: A Handbook for Educators" by Marcia Baczynski.

Programs mentioned: "Good Girl Recovery Program" by Marcia Baczynski, The Cuddle Sanctuary, Cuddlists, Cuddle Sage, and Cuddle Parties. 

Awesome people mentioned: Betty Martin and Marcia Baczynski.

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