Love Anarchy
Are you the person who knows there is more to dating, relationships and love than what is shared in the mainstream? This podcast is for people who want to delve deeper into love and relationships outside of the day to day cultural norms. Love Anarchy is for the person who is curious about the spiritual, sexual, and controversial topics that influence our perspective of how relationships and love unfold themselves in our lives. Andrea Atherton is a relationship coach, therapist and intuitive who is passionate about human connection and the authentic love experience. This weekly podcast will have guests who are experts or have personal experience in topics that will help you explore, challenge and deepen your understanding of love. Join the relationship rebellion.
Love Anarchy
Ep. 191 - Cuddle Puddle: A Platonic Intimacy Experience
In this episode, host Andrea Atherton welcomes guest Jessica Langley to explore the transformative power of platonic touch, with a special focus on the cuddle puddle—a communal, heart-centered space for safe, nurturing, and non-sexual touch. In a world where physical connection is often limited to romantic relationships, the cuddle puddle offers a radical alternative: a space where people can relax, be held, and experience the deep healing that comes from simply being in gentle, consensual contact with others. Jessica shares how these experiences help regulate the nervous system, release stress, and foster a profound sense of belonging.
Andrea and Jessica dive into the nuance of what makes the cuddle puddle so powerful—not just in offering comfort but also in helping participants find their voice regarding boundaries and self-advocacy. In this space, individuals learn to ask for what they need, whether it’s a hand to hold, a back to lean on, or a space to simply be present. By practicing clear communication and consent, participants build confidence in expressing their desires while also becoming more attuned to the unspoken language of others. Reading body language, sensing energy shifts, and respecting silent cues become second nature in this deeply intuitive and connected experience.
Throughout the conversation, Andrea and Jessica highlight how the cuddle puddle is more than just a comforting embrace—it’s a practice in emotional intelligence, energetic awareness, and relational growth. By engaging in platonic touch with mindfulness, people cultivate a deeper understanding of their own needs while learning to honor the boundaries of others. If you’ve ever longed for an authentic, platonic connection in your life but didn’t know where to start, this episode will open your eyes to a whole new way of embracing the power of touch, communication, and energetic presence.
Jessica Langley
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