Episode 35: Shawn: It's a healing thing

This week we talk with Shawn, a professional cuddler and facilitator of Chicago Cuddle Up events. We all talk about the importance of including black, brown, and queer people in the cuddle scene, the importance of having boundaries, and what Shawn did when two white guys showed up at a POC cuddle event.Shawn's website is https://www.ourtouchpoints.com/ and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWKiEpWst_r7JGme3BZxNHQAlso support Shawn's work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ShawncolemanCheck out Shawn's upcoming events: Every 4th Friday,Queer Women/ Trans/ NB Cuddle Up Event. Next event: 10/25. https://queerwomencuddle43.eventbrite.comFor folx considering becoming a professional cuddler, Shawn has an event coming up on 11/3 called So You Want To Be A Professional Cuddler. https://beaprofessionalcuddler2.eventbrite.comFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @beyondqueerstories and on Twitter @beyondqueerpod. Look for links on our profiles to submit to be featured on Beyond Queer Stories. You can also email us at [email protected]. Podcast music by DC queer artist Be Steadwell. Check out her music at www.besteadwell.com