by Jean Franzblau | Jun 26, 2025 | Checking In, Cuddle Workshops, Training
I woke up last night with jabbing self-criticism and a deep sense of shame. It was related to an event I hosted yesterday. Cuddle Sanctuary’s monthly alumni calls invite former students to talk shop and support each other. I often offer ideas, experience, tips...
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 | Oct 8, 2019 | How To, Professional Cuddling, Training, Video
I owe it all to my friend Samantha Hess from Cuddle Up to Me in Portland. Sam was deep into her professional cuddling business when we met. At this point Cuddle Sanctuary was really experienced at leading events. Rather than be competitive – true to the spirit...
by Jean Franzblau | Jul 19, 2019 | Professional Cuddling, The Faces of Cuddle Sanctuary, Training
I’m a fan of good men When I met Dave Jorgensen, I could tell he was a good man. He dearly wanted to start a business as a professional cuddler serving the elderly in his city – Victoria, British Columbia. His heart was in such a beautiful place. And I could...
by Jean Franzblau | Apr 25, 2019 | Cuddling, Professional Cuddling, Stories from Sessions, Training
As many of you know, my dad died earlier this month. I spent ten days on an emotional roller coaster of sadness, laughter, sibling friction, nostalgia, empathy and pure grief. I’ll never forget the experience of my brother, sister, mom and I in the guest bedroom...
by Jean Franzblau | Feb 16, 2019 | Consent, Cuddling, Etiquette, How To, Training
She did it. My colleague Epiphany Jordan cracked the code with her new book, Somebody Hold Me. As the Founder of Cuddle Sanctuary I have grand hopes for change. I envision cuddle shops in every city that are just as prevalent as massage studios. Maybe that dream is in...
