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Michelle Renee

@meetmichellerenee.bsky.social

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(She/Her) Therapeutic Intimacy Specialist 📍San Diego, Baltimore/DC, LA/OC, Pittsburgh (PA) 💜 Co-owner & Director of Training at Cuddlist.com 🎤 The Intimacy Lab Podcast 🧭 MeetMichelleRenee.com ✨ The Physical Therapy for Your Emotional Health

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Michelle Renee @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social · Mar 7

BlueSky, have we met?! Hello!👋🏼 I’m Michelle, your friendly neighborhood soft place to land. I work with all sorts of folks but many tend to be working through some sort of difficult experience or relationship trends. Learn more about my work at HumanConnectionLab.com 💜

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Michelle Renee @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social · 23h

Cuddlist.com/podcast to take a listen!

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Cuddlist @cuddlist.bsky.social · 6d

Are you a talk therapist curious about how you can support your local touch workers? Here are 4 ways you can start offering support today!

Which one of these feels the most accessible to you?

#touchwork #innovationsinpsychotherapy #communitysupport #cuddletherapy

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Michelle Renee @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social · 7d

It’s great to be back!

Cuddlist @cuddlist.bsky.social · 7d

TODAY!! We are exhibiting at 2025 Innovations in Psychotherapy from today, October 8th until the 11th in Anaheim, California! Come to booth 306 to talk to @yourcuddlist.bsky.social @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social Ilona Globa!
Will we see you there?

#innovationsinpsychotherapy #cuddlist #triadicmodel

Michelle Renee @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social · 9d

… I get it now… had to phone a friend. 🤣🤦🏻‍♀️ 😘

Michelle Renee @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social · 9d

Is that your way of saying happy birthday? 😅

Michelle Renee @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social · 9d

It’s my birthday month! 🥳

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Michelle Renee @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social · 13d

Have we, as people, gotten so used to disconnection that we fear remembering?

Connection with a Cuddlist can be the same. We work up. You’ll then notice that there can be connection in more places, not just inside a session. But we can help you remember.

Learn more at Cuddlist.com

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Michelle Renee @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social · 18d

I feel a sinking feeling in my chest. I feel so unseen/unknown.

For the general audience, we are very independent inside our relationship. It works for us. This is one of those 🔍 situations.

Michelle Renee @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social · 18d

We’ve been together almost 10 years… 😅😬

Michelle Renee @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social · 18d

DH: wanna play a board game you’ve never played before?

(I don’t play many board games. My son is visiting and that’s the only time I generally play and I hate learning new games.)

Me: *totally confused look on my face* 🙄 Why would you ask me to play a game I don’t already know?! 😳🫣

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Michelle Renee @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social · 20d

Glad you appreciated the content.

Michelle Renee @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social · 25d

What this looks like with clients:
• Naming feelings: “Right now I feel…”
• Making clear requests: “I would like…”
• Setting limits: “No, not right now,” or “Yes, with this change…”
• Celebrating wins: “I did that. My body can do that.”

HumanConnectionLab.com

Michelle Renee @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social · 27d

Get on my calendar! I’d love to meet you! HumanConnectionLab.com

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yourcuddlist.bsky.social @yourcuddlist.bsky.social · Sep 6

Are you going to the EMDRIA Conference from Sept 12-14, 25 in Anaheim, Ca? Come to booth 331 to talk to @cuddlist.bsky.social @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social & Grace Heer

Let's discuss somatic therapies, the triadic model of therapy, and pro cuddle therapy. Comment below if we will see you there⬇️⬇️

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Michelle Renee @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social · Sep 3

Are you ready? I’m starting to book sessions for October in the Mid-Atlantic! See me near BWI outside of Baltimore or near Pittsburgh International Airport. Reach out via Cuddlist.com/michelle or HumanConnectionLab.com

Michelle Renee @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social · Sep 2

This was such a great conversation about the heart of our work. I can’t wait!

Cuddlist @cuddlist.bsky.social · Sep 2

TOMORROW the 2nd episode of Finding Ourself Podcast airs. @yourcuddlist.bsky.social and @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social sit down with Cuddlist practitioner Clarissa!

Subscribe to our YouTube channel o never miss an episode of Finding Ourself, A Heartfelt Cuddlist Podcast: cuddlist.com/podcast

Michelle Renee @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social · Sep 2

New episode is out! Intimacylabpodcast.com

Michelle Renee @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social · Sep 1

On this Labor Day I’m reflecting on the work I GET to do, & how much of a gift it is. To my past, present, & future clients: thank you for trusting me, for taking a chance on something new, & for letting me love you. Your impact on me is just as deep as mine is on you, and I’m so grateful. 💜

Michelle Renee @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social · Aug 29

*stressed

Michelle Renee @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social · Aug 29

Real moment: sharing with my housekeeper that Dax is kept a little doped up because he’s super tressed with cognitive decline… and I notice overwhelm start to roll in. I stop and notice and let it pass rather than running with it, letting it grow. I’ve really gotten better at regulation. 💜

Michelle Renee @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social · Aug 19

Exciting news! I’ve been featured on Building Her Dream, a platform that highlights the inspiring journeys of introverted women like me who are creating life and business on our own terms.

buildingherdream.com/meet-michell...

Michelle Renee @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social · Aug 15

The new podcast Finding Ourself from Cuddlist launches on Wednesday 8/20/25 with an episode in which Keeley and I talk with Erin Kelly, LCSW, from ElementalSelfInstitute.com about our collaboration. Check it out at Cuddlist.com/podcast and hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.

Michelle Renee @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social · Aug 11

Coming soon: a special invitation to therapists in my circle who would like to hear more about the amazing work I get to do with clients. I just can’t contain it. I need to share. Especially coming off this weekend immersive cuddle retreat. If you want to make sure you get an invite, comment below

Michelle Renee @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social · Aug 2

✨ Need a repairactive experience? ✨

Sometimes what we missed most in our early relationships wasn’t just love—but attuned, safe connection.

💜 I got you.

HumanConnectionLab.com

#CuddleTherapy #TherapeuticIntimacy #NervousSystemRepair #AttachmentHealing #SafeTouch #CPTSDHealing

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Dr. Eli Sheff @drelisheff.bsky.social · Aug 1

I have interviewed @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social and found Michelle to be knowledgable, kind, empathetic, and an all around fascinating person! Michelle is highly recommended if you are looking for an astute intimacy professional with strong ethics and a great understanding of the human condition!

Michelle Renee @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social · Mar 7

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