Jax: Heated Rivalry, Consent & the Listening Turn

Michelle catches up with consent educator and DC Cuddle Club founder Jax for a free-ranging conversation that somehow covers all the bases: from Michelle's red carpet debut at the GAYVNs and a memorable sex experiment with a gay friend, to a deep-dive into the HBO show Heated Rivalry and what it unexpectedly teaches about the Wheel of Consent. The centerpiece is a gorgeous breakdown of the "listening turn" practice -- and why one scene in Episode 5 is the most perfect real-world demonstration of it you'll ever see on television. Plus: AVN aftercare products, neurodivergence and communication styles, asking for what you want in relationships, and why your micro world matters more than ever right now.Links mentioned in this episode:The Heated Rivarly clip: https://youtu.be/ueoxEiqqwG0?si=hw2DCtUHUY9MVZL-Betty Martin: https://www.wheelofconsent.org/aboutDr Tush: https://drtushproducts.com/ use MEETMICHELLERENEE for 20% offhttps://fan.adultentertainmentexpo.com/Heated Rivalry on HBO: https://www.hbomax.com/shows/heated-rivalry/50cd4e99-04ee-427b-a3b4-da721ed05d9chttps://www.tryquinn.com/Bios:Jax (she/her) is a consent and intimacy educator, coach, and companion based in the DMV/Northeast Corridor. Her work spans erotic touch, erotic coaching, and platonic touch and cuddling. She is the founder of DC Cuddle Club, with affiliates in Atlanta and LA, and is a certified Wheel of Consent facilitator who teaches Like a Pro workshops across the country.Find Jax:Website: https://touchbyjax.comDC Cuddle Club: https://dccuddleclubs.comInstagram & Facebook: @touchedbyjaxMichelle Renee (she/her) is a therapeutic intimacy specialist, trained as both a Cuddle Therapist and Surrogate Partner, and a co-owner at https://Cuddlist.com. She practices a trauma-informed, consent-based approach that helps folks of all genders rebuild trust with touch, set clear boundaries, and access authentic pleasure ... at their own pace. She serves clients nationwide as a holistic intimacy coach and partners with therapists to integrate somatic, consent-based healing. Michelle's websites are ⁠https://meetmichellerenee.com⁠⁠ and ⁠https://humanconnectionlab.com⁠ and she can be found on social media at ⁠https://instagram.com/meetmichellerenee⁠.If you’d like to ask a question for Michelle to answer on an episode, or you’d like to join her for an Intimacy Lab Experience, visit https://intimacylabpodcast.com.To grab your own set of We’re Not Really Strangers https://amzn.to/47XJjvmBecome a Cuddlist Certified Touch Practitioner and save 10%: https://cuddlist.com use code MEETMICHELLERENEE