Cuddle Therapist - What it's Like to Make Cuddling Your Career

Curious about how cuddling can actually be a job? Meet Keeley Shoup, a professional cuddler and the CEO of Cuddlist. While cuddling as a job might seem fun and easy, it’s far more complex than meets the eye. Building trust with clients, creating a safe space for platonic touch, and facilitating meaningful conversations are just some of the things involved. In this episode, we’ll get a glimpse of what a professional cuddler’s life looks like. From the preparation and client screening process to the therapy session, Keeley walks us through her day-to-day experiences doing the job she loves. Get ready to discover the truth behind the misconceptions surrounding this profession. Gain valuable insight into the rewarding and challenging aspects, educational requirements, typical salary range, what it takes to excel in this field and so much more… Don’t miss out on this eye-opening discussion — listen now! 🎧 FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS: 🌍  Website / https://jobdictionary.com 🐦  Twitter / https://x.com/jobdictionary_ 📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/jobdictionary/ 📱  TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@jobdictionary.com 👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/jobdictionary/ 🎥  Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557725591538 WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY? Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job. ⌚️Timestamps: 00:00 Keeley tells her career story 07:30 How she runs her business + what it’s like 12:14 Misconceptions: it’s more than just cuddling - the importance of self-care and emotional communication in a caregiving role. 13:23 What’s needed to have a session go well - Utilize breath for mindfulness and communication in client sessions. 18:16 Cuddling involves skilled navigation of conversation and body awareness for intimacy. 20:57 What’s required: strong boundaries and undoing conditioning. 22:45 Recommended resources to help you become a cuddle therapist