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EPISODE · Aug 23, 2025 · 14 MIN

Navigating Insecurities in Intimate Conversations

from Intimacy Lab · host Michelle Renee, Holistic Intimacy Coach

In this episode of the Intimacy Lab, Michelle Renee discusses her journey as a therapeutic intimacy specialist and cuddle therapist. She reflects on her recent experiences, including feelings of insecurity about sharing personal stories and the balance between openness and sensitivity in conversations about intimacy and sex. Michelle emphasizes the importance of authenticity, self-reflection, and the need for healing through touch in relationships. She encourages listeners to embrace their own journeys and to seek connections that resonate with them.TakeawaysMichelle emphasizes following her excitement in projects.She reflects on the feedback received from her last episode.Navigating insecurities about being 'too much' is a common theme.Authenticity in conversations about intimacy is crucial.Michelle shares her experiences at a cuddle retreat.She discusses the balance between openness and sensitivity.The importance of cleaning up any conversational messes is highlighted.Michelle believes in the power of touch in healing.She encourages listeners to embrace their own journeys.Future episodes will explore various topics in intimacy.Michelle Renee (she/her) is a San Diego-based Human Connection Coach and Cuddle Therapist. Michelle's websites are ⁠https://meetmichellerenee.com⁠⁠ and ⁠https://humanconnectioncoach.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, https://www.meetmichellerenee.com/podcastTo grab your own set of We’re Not Really Strangers https://amzn.to/47XJjvmBecome a Cuddlist Certified Touch Practitioner and save 10%: https://cuddlist.podia.com/cuddlist-certification/6dnxo?coupon=REFERRAL

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