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 | Jun 17, 2023 | Consent, Cuddle Workshops, Cuddling, Etiquette
“I’m learning that to be a whole person and a happier person, I need to have conversations that are challenging all the time. Almost daily.” Join me and Tina Hewelt on a listening retreat. In this episode of the WHYLD podcast, I talk about cuddling, being an intimacy...
by Jean Franzblau | Mar 16, 2022 | Covid Diaries, Cuddle Workshops, Cuddling, Etiquette, How To
I recently posted about an upcoming indoor, in-person cuddle event. These have been few and far between since Covid began! I’m curious how you’re feeling about the idea. If you’ve been feeling at all awkward or unsure about returning to in-person...
by Jean Franzblau | Jun 2, 2021 | Checking In, Cuddle Queen Jean, Cuddle Workshops, Training
Maybe it has something to do with turning 50 last year. Maybe it’s because of the pandemic. My health is fine; I’m not going anywhere. But I have noticed in myself a shift in my attention towards legacy. It started six months ago. The dictionary speaks of legacy as a...
by Jean Franzblau | Apr 15, 2021 | Checking In, Cuddle Workshops
I sent out an anonymous survey exploring the possibility of offering cuddle events in July. More than 80 people who care about cuddling responded. Did it reveal a sure-fire approach that I’m ready to implement? No, but I didn’t expect that. It did give me...
by Jean Franzblau | Aug 25, 2020 | Checking In, Covid Diaries, Cuddle Workshops, Cuddling
I don’t want to write this blog – because if I do, I’ll have to feel this. No thanks. The Pandemic March Through Time In March, nice people sent me emails to ask how I was doing. ‘How is Cuddle Sanctuary?” “How are you?” I was fine. I was busy creating online...
