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Intimacy Lab

Michelle Renee, Human Connection Coach

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Fréquence : 1 épisode/33j. Total Éps: 27

Intimacy can be a code word for sex, but Michelle Renee asks you to look at intimacy from a broader view. As a surrogate partner, intimacy guide, and professional cuddler, Michelle Renee works in the entire spectrum of intimacy, from platonic to erotic. Meet her in her Intimacy Lab where she will geek out with her colleagues and friends around topics close to her heart and her work.

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Coach Alex Ray

Saison 3 · Épisode 20

jeudi 17 avril 2025 • Durée 01:11:11

In this engaging conversation, Michelle Renee and Coach Alex Ray explore themes of confidence, self-esteem, and the intricacies of sexual identity and kink. They share their origin story, discuss working with social anxiety in social settings, and delve into the importance of communication in intimate relationships. The dialogue also touches on asexuality, the concept of pegging, and the significance of education in understanding kink. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the value of curiosity and openness in sexual exploration, redefining what success looks like in intimate experiences. In this engaging conversation, Michelle and Alex explore themes of intimacy, authenticity, and vulnerability in relationships. They discuss navigating social spaces, creating safe environments for self-expression, and the importance of honest communication in attraction. The dialogue delves into the complexities of sexual experiences, the significance of presence, and the role of compliments in fostering connection. They also touch on body positivity, the difference between performance and genuine intimacy, and the idea that pleasure can exist beyond traditional notions of orgasm. Throughout, they emphasize the value of curiosity, consent, and mutual exploration in building meaningful relationships.

Alex Ray (he/she/they) is an internationally certified sex and relationship coach with eight years of experience. Whether guiding singles toward their dream partner, bringing couples closer together, or supporting an amicable separation, Alex specializes in helping people speak up for their needs and desires with confidence.

Passionate about sex education and open conversations, Alex is launching Kink Curious, a new podcast premiering in April, where they explore the why behind what turns people on. They’re also building an employee-owned sex education company to bring shame-free learning to more people.

Connect with Alex online @heyalexgay on Instagram and TikTok or coachalexray.com

Check out Michelle and Alex's episode on the Kink Curious podcast at StayKinkCurious.com

Michelle Renee (she/her) is a San Diego-based Human Connection Coach and Cuddle Therapist. Michelle's websites are ⁠https://meetmichellerenee.com⁠⁠ and ⁠https://humanconnectioncoach.com⁠ and she can be found on social media at ⁠https://instagram.com/meetmichellerenee⁠.

If you’d like to ask a question for Michelle to answer on an episode, https://www.meetmichellerenee.com/podcast

To grab your own set of We’re Not Really Strangers https://amzn.to/47XJjvm

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Dr Holly Wood, MS., PhD, LMFT, CST

Saison 3 · Épisode 19

jeudi 6 mars 2025 • Durée 47:32

In this episode of the Intimacy Lab podcast, Michelle Renee welcomes Dr. Holly Wood to discuss various themes surrounding intimacy, therapy, and personal growth. They reflect on the importance of vulnerability in therapy and the intersection of sex and trauma. The conversation also touches on personal experiences with tattoos, parenting reflections, and the significance of apologies in relationships. Additionally, they explore the launch of Dr. Holly's YouTube channel, The Hollywood Sexologist, and the impact of GLP-1 medications on sexual desire.Dr Holly Wood, MS., PhD, LMFT, CST is a sex therapist based in San Clemente, California. You can learn more at https://www.thehollywoodsexologist.com/ and on social media at https://www.instagram.com/thehollywoodsexologist/Michelle Renee (she/her) is a San Diego-based Human Connection Coach and Cuddle Therapist. Michelle's websites are⁠⁠https://meetmichellerenee.com⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠https://humanconnectioncoach.com⁠⁠ and she can be found on social media at⁠⁠https://instagram.com/meetmichellerenee⁠⁠.If you’d like to ask a question for Michelle to answer on an episode, ⁠https://www.meetmichellerenee.com/podcast⁠Join us for the Aftershow at IntimacyLabPodcast.comTo grab your own set of We’re Not Really Strangers https://amzn.to/47XJjvmBecome a Cuddlist Certified Touch Practitioner and save 10%: https://cuddlist.podia.com/cuddlist-certification/6dnxo?coupon=REFERRAL

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Season 2 Teaser

samedi 10 février 2024 • Durée 07:31

Summary

In this teaser episode, Michelle Renee provides an update on the restructuring of the podcast for Season 2. She shares her personal healing journey and compares it to peeling layers of an onion. Michelle discusses the cycle of woundedness to healing and the continuous process of self-development. She gives a preview of the upcoming episodes for Season 2 and emphasizes the importance of taking time to ensure the podcast brings her joy. Michelle encourages listeners to engage by submitting questions or comments.

Takeaways

The healing journey is a continuous process of growth and self-discovery.
Embracing self-development can be a fulfilling and transformative experience.
The cycle of woundedness to healing involves going back and forth between healing and facing new challenges.
Engaging with listeners and incorporating their questions and comments adds value to the podcast.

To send a comment or ask a question, go to IntimacyLabPodcast.com

Follow Michelle on social media @MeetMichelleRenee

The video version of this podcast is available on Spotify and Youtube

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Season Update

01:53 The Healing Journey

03:03 The Process of Healing

03:21 The Cycle of Woundedness to Healing

04:20 Embracing Self-Development

04:57 Season Two Preview

06:24 Restructuring the Podcast

06:54 Engaging with Listeners

A Conversation with David Khalili, MA, LMFT

Saison 1 · Épisode 9

lundi 15 janvier 2024 • Durée 01:08:01

In this conversation, Michelle Renee and David Khalili, MA, LMFT, discuss various topics related to connection, communication, and personal growth. They explore the importance of asking for help and setting boundaries, as well as the impact of goal-focused sex on relationships. They also discuss the role of journaling in emotional processing and the benefits of expanding the definition of sex. The conversation highlights the need for healthy endings and the value of working triadically to provide comprehensive support. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, communication, and building strong connections. In this conversation, David Khalili discusses his favorite parts of the book on ⁠Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker⁠. He highlights the concepts of reparenting and the inner critic. The discussion then moves on to understanding the inner critic and outer critic and the toxic relationship between the two. David emphasizes the importance of playing a different game in life and finding alternative ways of succeeding. The conversation also explores the topics of verbal ventilation, permission for tears, and the significance of grief and mourning. The impact of nurturing and the broad scope of complex PTSD are discussed. Finally, David shares information about Rouse Relational Wellness and the therapy services they offer.

David Khalili (he/him) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a board-certified sexologist, and the founder of Rouse Relational Wellness in San Fransisco. He can be found on social media at ⁠@rousetherapy⁠ and at ⁠https://www.rousetherapy.com⁠

Michelle Renee (she/her) is a San Diego-based Intimacy Guide and Surrogate Partner. Michelle's website is ⁠⁠https://meetmichellerenee.com⁠⁠ and can be found on social media at ⁠@meetmichellerenee⁠.

Grace Heer - Healing and Grief

Saison 1 · Épisode 8

vendredi 29 décembre 2023 • Durée 51:24

In this conversation, Michelle Renee and Grace Heer discuss the power of vulnerability and deep connection. They share personal experiences and insights on the importance of being authentic and open in relationships. They also explore the use of cards to deepen connections and create meaningful conversations. The conversation highlights the impact of vulnerability at events and the power of asking yourself what you need. They also discuss advice for mental health and self-care, as well as the process of figuring out what you want in life and listening to your body when making decisions. In this conversation, Michelle and Grace discuss the importance of exploring personal desires, taking care of mental health, recognizing the need for rest, listening to your body's signals, the importance of boredom and rest, balancing work and self-care, processing childhood experiences, and finding joy and self-care.

Grace Heer is a professional cuddler, cuddle event facilitator, life coach, and end-of-life doula in Orange, CA. You can learn more about her at GracefulCuddles.com or on Facebook and Instagram at Grace Heer, Coaching and Cuddling. Links are on her website.

Michelle Renee (she/her) is a San Diego-based Intimacy Guide and Surrogate Partner. Michelle's website is ⁠https://meetmichellerenee.com⁠ and can be found on social media at @meetmichellerenee.

Takeaways

Take the time to explore your personal desires and what you truly want in the moment.
Prioritize your mental health and find small ways to make up for neglecting it.
Recognize the signs of needing rest and create white space in your schedule.
Listen to your body's signals and pay attention to what it needs.
Embrace boredom and rest as essential for rejuvenation and creativity.
Find a balance between work and self-care to avoid burnout.
Take the time to process and heal from childhood experiences.

Adelina Adler and the Soft Cock Week Wrap-Up

Saison 1 · Épisode 5

samedi 23 décembre 2023 • Durée 01:38:27

In this episode, Michelle and Adelina discuss the concept of earning vulnerability and the importance of feeling safe and supported in order to open up. They also explore the different levels of vulnerability and how trust is built over time. The conversation shifts to building friendships with colleagues in the sex-positive community and the unique connections that can be formed. They share personal stories of meeting influential figures in the field, such as Lucy Fielding and Dan Savage, and the impact these encounters had on their lives. In this part of the conversation, Michelle and Adelina discuss Michelle's experience with Dan Savage, the fear of rejection, the unpublished episode, self-reflection and validation, and the mystery behind it. They also talk about embracing their inner dork, the success of Soft Cock Week, the podcast journey, favorite takeaways from interviews, quotable moments, the challenges of recording, the Soft Cock Week events, the glitch and the help, the underlying message of Soft Cock Week, the beauty of free-form conversations, and the Intimacy Lab experiment.

Takeaways

Vulnerability is earned through feeling safe and supported.
Different levels of vulnerability exist, from sharing personal experiences to entrusting someone with your care and life.
Building friendships with colleagues in the sex-positive community can be a source of connection and understanding.
Meaningful encounters with influential figures in the field can have a profound impact on personal and professional growth.

Adelina Adler is a sex coach and sex educator based in Wilmington, NC. You can find Adelina on Instagram at ⁠@askaddyadler⁠. She is the host of ⁠Sexplorations! with Adelina Adler⁠ on Spotify.

Michelle Renee (she/her) is a San Diego-based Intimacy Guide and Surrogate Partner. Michelle's website is and can be found on social media at @meetmichellerenee.

Aubri Lancaster and Michelle's Personal Asexuality Journey

Saison 1 · Épisode 7

vendredi 15 décembre 2023 • Durée 01:07:13

In this episode, Michelle Renee is joined by Aubri Lancaster, an asexuality and aromanticism educator. They discuss the concepts of asexuality and aromanticism, providing a comprehensive understanding of these orientations. Michelle shares her personal journey and how she discovered her own asexuality. They also explore the connection between aphantasia and asexuality. The conversation highlights the importance of differentiating between sexual attraction and desire. In this conversation, Aubri Lancaster and Michelle Renee discuss personal desire and attraction, exploring intimacy beyond sex, different pathways to asexuality, navigating sexual attraction and desire, expanding the definition of intimacy, challenges in sex education and advocacy, the importance of language and understanding, and decentering sex in relationships. The conversation explores the topic of solo sex within committed relationships and the importance of communication and negotiation in maintaining a healthy sexual dynamic. It challenges the societal expectation that sex should only occur within a partnership and highlights the need for individuals to prioritize their own sexual satisfaction. The conversation emphasizes the significance of open dialogue and mutual understanding in navigating differences in sexual preferences. Overall, it encourages a shift towards more inclusive and personalized relationship agreements.

Aubri Lancaster is an AASECT certified sexuality educator with a focus on asexuality and aromantisism. She can be found at ⁠AceSexEducation.com⁠ or @acesexeducation on social media.

Check out Aubri's upcoming webinar "Am I Ace Enough?"

Michelle Renee (she/her) is a San Diego-based Intimacy Guide and Surrogate Partner. Michelle's website is⁠ ⁠https://meetmichellerenee.com⁠⁠ and can be found on social media at @meetmichellerenee.

Hidden Treasures: Touch Interventions from the Surrogate Partner Therapy Toolkit - Training Opportunity for Professionals

Saison 1 · Épisode 6

lundi 4 décembre 2023 • Durée 47:20

In this episode, Michelle Renee interviews the Embrace Surrogate Partner Therapy Resource Group team about their mission to spread education and support for surrogate partner therapy. They discuss the upcoming training program called Hidden Treasures Touch Interventions from the Surrogate Partner Toolkit, which aims to provide professionals in the field with a comprehensive understanding of the therapy. The team emphasizes the importance of experiential learning and embodiment in this work and highlights the need for a standardized training program. They also discuss future offerings and the ongoing development of the field.

Takeaways

Surrogate partner therapy is a modality that combines touch-based somatic exercises with talk therapy to help clients explore emotional and physical intimacy in a safe and therapeutic environment.
The Hidden Treasures Touch Interventions training program offers professionals in the field an opportunity to learn and practice a range of exercises and techniques used in surrogate partner therapy.
Experiential learning and embodiment are key components of the training, allowing participants to gain a deeper understanding of the work and its impact on clients.
The training program aims to bridge the gap between touch-based practitioners and talk therapists, providing a comprehensive toolkit for professionals working in the field of intimacy and relationships.

Meet the Embrace SPT team (full bios are available here):

Lou Hanson - Washington, DC

Brian Gibney - Charlottesville, VA

Jeannie Miller - Washington, DC

Michelle Renee - San Diego, CA

The Clinician's Experience in Surrogate Partner Therapy with Vanessa Cushing LPC

Saison 1 · Épisode 4

jeudi 16 novembre 2023 • Durée 01:07:37

In this episode, Michelle Renee and Vanessa Cushing discuss their experience working together in the triadic model of therapy, specifically surrogate partner therapy. They explore the meaning of saying 'I love you' and the nuances of expressing love authentically. They also discuss the importance of digging deeper in therapy and using conversation cards to spark meaningful conversations. They highlight the evolution of surrogate partner therapy and its impact on clients' lives. The episode concludes with a discussion on the experience of feeling loved in therapy. This conversation explores the goal and benefits of surrogate partner therapy, the importance of therapist involvement, and the challenges and rewards of working in a triadic model. It emphasizes the value of community and the role of supervision in supporting the therapist and client. The conversation also highlights the need for clear boundaries and the impact of personal experiences on the therapeutic relationship. It concludes with a discussion on the satisfaction and positive outcomes of surrogate partner therapy, as well as the importance of expanding the definition of this approach. In this final part of the conversation, Michelle and Vanessa express their appreciation for each other and their friendship. They discuss the possibility of working together again in the future and express their excitement about meeting in person. They conclude the conversation with a warm exchange of gratitude and well wishes.

Takeaways

Expressing love authentically is more important than saying 'I love you' out of obligation.
Digging deeper in therapy can lead to transformative experiences and personal growth.
Surrogate partner therapy can provide unique support and opportunities for growth in areas of emotional and physical intimacy.
The triadic model of therapy allows for collaboration and a holistic approach to addressing clients' needs.
Feeling loved and cared for in therapy can have a profound impact on clients' self-worth and well-being. Surrogate partner therapy aims to help clients learn and generalize skills outside of the therapy setting.
Therapist involvement in surrogate partner therapy provides additional support and guidance for clients.
Working in a triadic model allows for checks and balances and helps ensure the client's progress and growth.

Why I Do This Work and What is it that I Actually Do - a solo episode

Saison 1 · Épisode 3

vendredi 20 octobre 2023 • Durée 55:05

In this, Michelle's first solo podcast episode, she shares about what got her to her life's calling: intimacy. She was always comfortable talking about sex, but safe emotional and physical intimacy has been a struggle in her history. Learn who Michelle 1.0 was and how the journey to the current operating system (Michelle 4.0 or 5.0 - she's lost count) is due in large part to her getting into pro cuddling when she did. Also, a lovely tribute to the healing power of relationship.

Takeaways

Touch workers play a vital role in supporting and guiding their clients on their journey.

Self-care is crucial for healers to maintain their well-being and effectiveness.

Building trust with clients is essential for a successful healing relationship.

Being a touch worker is a privilege and a rewarding experience.

Michelle Renee (she/her) is a San Diego-based Intimacy Guide and Surrogate Partner. Michelle's website is ⁠https://meetmichellerenee.com⁠ and can be found on social media at @meetmichellerenee.

Links from today's episode (some are affiliate links):

We're Not Really Strangers: https://amzn.to/46MIIfD
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C Gibson: https://amzn.to/3tvGJ0Q
Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker: https://amzn.to/45JYTtn
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