Welcome to The Waffle Shop! 🧇
This is the music and mental health podcast hosted by Taylor James! The podcast gets people waffling about their mental health, coping mechanisms, life's minor inconveniences, and the music that soundtracks it all!
Each episode, Taylor is joined by a very special guest to have a waffle about their journey so far, what gets on their nerves, and to hear the songs that have soundtracked their defining moments!
Want to come for a waffle or get involved with the weekly waffle? Get in touch: taylor@waffleshoppodcast.com
Make sure you hit that subscribe button and check us out on Instagram for some more content!
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Welcome to The Waffle Shop! 🧇
This is the music and mental health podcast hosted by Taylor James! The podcast gets people waffling about their mental health, coping mechanisms, life's minor inconveniences, and the music that soundtracks it all!
Each episode, Taylor is joined by a very special guest to have a waffle about their journey so far, what gets on their nerves, and to hear the songs that have soundtracked their defining moments!
Want to come for a waffle or get involved with the weekly waffle? Get in touch: taylor@waffleshoppodcast.com
Make sure you hit that subscribe button and check us out on Instagram for some more content!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to The Waffle Shop!
Today I'm by Natasha Wicks — a professional cuddler and mental health therapist — to explore the transformative power of touch and the often misunderstood world of cuddle therapy.
Natasha shares her unique journey into this unconventional form of healing, explaining how cuddle therapy supports emotional well-being by helping clients feel safe, seen, and supported. The conversation dives into the impact of the pandemic on human connection, the therapeutic role of music and cold water therapy, and the growing need for non-sexual physical touch in today’s fast-paced, disconnected world.
Taylor and Natasha also unpack techniques like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and how it’s used to help process trauma. Together, they debunk common myths about cuddle therapy and highlight how intentional, platonic touch can play a crucial role in mental health, self-worth, and emotional regulation.
If you want to find out more about Cuddle Therapy please check out Natasha's work - https://natashawicksmindmatters.co.uk/
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