by Jean Franzblau | Feb 6, 2025 | Checking In
In December, I got a book from the library. The Climate Book was put together by Greta Thunberg. (She’s the Swedish activist who started the global movement to demand action for climate change.) I was surprised: My library had tons of copies. The book is filled with...
by Jean Franzblau | Dec 28, 2024 | Checking In
My Mom was at the grocery store in the check out line when she overheard a man frantic that he lost his phone. She offered to call his number so that the ringer would lead him to it. It worked like a charm, and the man gave my mom a big, grateful hug. Mom was so...
by Jean Franzblau | Sep 17, 2024 | Checking In, Covid Diaries, History, Video
In November 2020, I realized that Cuddle Sanctuary would soon be hitting a milestone. Six years of service to the community. I was socially isolating due to the pandemic at the time and did my best to celebrate via social media: As the years have ticked by, I’ve...
by Jean Franzblau | Jul 25, 2024 | Checking In, Cuddle Workshops
In February 2024, I was at a crossroads. I was seriously considering taking my solo show to the largest festival in the world – The Edinburgh Festival Fringe. I surprised myself that I would even consider it. A few summers ago, I witnessed my talented friend,...
by Jean Franzblau | Feb 10, 2024 | Checking In
I’ve been quiet about my use of plant medicine. Yet plants and mushrooms have been changing my life for the past few years. The first time I tried magic mushrooms, I was unaware of how healing and sacred they could be. My introduction was purely recreational. I had a...
by Jean Franzblau | Dec 26, 2023 | Checking In, Cuddle Queen Jean, How To, Video
Years ago, I worked with an executive coach who shared with me a terrific New Year’s ritual called “Complete and Create.” It’s an easy and satisfying way to say good-bye to the old year and how-do-you-do to the new one. Want to give it a shot? I’ve created the video...
