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When you hear the words, “cuddle party”, what do you picture? Something playful? Something salacious? Something… else?

When your culture equates affection with attraction, how does it feel to challenge that connection? And to what degree can affection be healing when it isn't necessarily connected with sex?

Join Chion as she ponders all this during her experience one-on-one with a professional cuddlist, and then as she attends a 25-person-strong cuddle party.

GUESTS: 
Amanda Ananda: Professional cuddlist and cuddle party facilitator
Isaac Paulman: Cuddle party facilitator-in-training 

When you hear the words, “cuddle party”, what do you picture? Something playful? Something salacious? Something… else?
When your culture equates affection with attraction, how does it feel to challenge that connection? And to what degree can affection be healing when it isn't necessarily connected with sex?
Join Chion as she ponders all this during her experience one-on-one with a professional cuddlist, and then as she attends a 25-person-strong cuddle party.
GUESTS: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.thetantricmama.com/%C2%A0">Amanda Ananda</a>: Professional cuddlist and cuddle party facilitator</li>
<li>Isaac Paulman: Cuddle party facilitator-in-training </li>
</ul>

Audacious with Chion Wolf will highlight the uncommon experiences of everyday people – asking the hardest, most uncomfortable questions. With curiosity and compassion, Connecticut Public producer and host Chion Wolf digs deeper, encouraging listeners to ask hard questions in their own lives.

Find out more at https://www.ctpublic.org/audacious

Audacious with Chion Wolf will highlight the uncommon experiences of everyday people – asking the hardest, most uncomfortable questions. With curiosity and compassion, Connecticut Public producer and host Chion Wolf digs deeper, encouraging listeners to ask hard questions in their own lives.
Find out more at https://www.ctpublic.org/audacious

Audacious with Chion Wolf

"There are so many ways to find love, affection and connection on this planet," according to Audacious host Chion Wolf. This playlist is a collection of Audacious conversations around love and relationships that only Chion can have.

For more Audacious episodes about everything from what it's like to be a female trucker or disabled comedian to understanding hoarding or living in solitude, visit ctpublic.org/audacious. 

"There are so many ways to find love, affection and connection on this planet," according to Audacious host Chion Wolf. This playlist is a collection of Audacious conversations around love and relationships that only Chion can have.
For more Audacious episodes about everything from what it's like to be a female trucker or disabled comedian to understanding hoarding or living in solitude, visit ctpublic.org/audacious.

"There are so many ways to find love, affection and connection on this planet," according to Audacious host Chion Wolf. This playlist is a collection of Audacious conversations around love and relationships that only Chion can have.

Audacious Love

Audacious with Chion Wolf will highlight the uncommon experiences of everyday people – asking the hardest, most uncomfortable questions. With curiosity and compassion, Connecticut Public producer and host Chion Wolf digs deeper, encouraging listeners to ask hard questions in their own lives.

Find out more at ctpublic.org/audacious

Audacious with Chion Wolf will highlight the uncommon experiences of everyday people – asking the hardest, most uncomfortable questions. With curiosity and compassion, Connecticut Public producer and host Chion Wolf digs deeper, encouraging listeners to ask hard questions in their own lives.
Find out more at <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/audacious-with-chion-wolf/about">ctpublic.org/audacious</a>

We have to talk about cuddle parties

On July 12, 2022, Dawn Wright (aka "Deepsea Dawn") became the first and only Black person to dive to the lowest known point on the Earth's seabed, "Challenger Deep".

Hear about her journey down into the Mariana Trench, why she went, and what she found at the bottom that shocked her.

You also may enjoy these episodes:

Below the surface: The stories behind underwater world records

Extreme allergies and rare conditions can teach us a lot about human tolerance

What's in that note? Stories about messages in bottles

GUEST: 
Dawn Wright (aka "Deepsea Dawn"): Chief Scientist of the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) and a professor of Geography and Oceanography at Oregon State University. On July 12, 2022, she became the first and only Black person to dive to "Challenger Deep", which is the deepest known point on the Earth's seabed

On July 12, 2022, Dawn Wright (aka "Deepsea Dawn") became the first and only Black person to dive to the lowest known point on the Earth's seabed, "Challenger Deep".
Hear about her journey down into the Mariana Trench, why she went, and what she found at the bottom that shocked her.
You also may enjoy these episodes:
<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/audacious-with-chion-wolf/2023-07-31/below-the-surface-the-stories-behind-underwater-world-records" data-cms-ai="0">Below the surface: The stories behind underwater world records</a>
<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/audacious-with-chion-wolf/2021-11-05/extreme-allergies-and-rare-conditions-can-teach-us-a-lot-about-human-tolerance" data-cms-ai="0">Extreme allergies and rare conditions can teach us a lot about human tolerance</a>
<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/audacious-with-chion-wolf/2022-10-28/whats-in-that-note-stories-about-messages-in-bottles" data-cms-ai="0">What's in that note? Stories about messages in bottles</a>
GUEST: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://dusk.geo.orst.edu/" data-cms-ai="0">Dawn Wright (aka "Deepsea Dawn")</a>: Chief Scientist of the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) and a professor of Geography and Oceanography at Oregon State University. On July 12, 2022, she became the first and only Black person to dive to "Challenger Deep", which is the deepest known point on the Earth's seabed</li>
</ul>

What it's like at the bottom of the world with Dr. “Deepsea Dawn” Wright

Beyoncé and Taylor Swift are considered to be two of the most important performers of this or any generation.

A Swiftie and a leader of the BeyHive talk about the lengths they go to to experience - and share the love - of their favorite performer.

Suggested companion episode:
'I Will Always Love You': Jada Star’s musical bond with her aunt Dolly Parton

GUESTS: 
Molly Swindall: has been a Taylor Swift superfan, concertgoer, and merch collector since 2006
Maverick Flood: a Beyoncé superfan based in New York who has been to 50 of her concerts around the world (and she recognizes him!)

Beyoncé and Taylor Swift are considered to be two of the most important performers of this or any generation.
A Swiftie and a leader of the BeyHive talk about the lengths they go to to experience - and share the love - of their favorite performer.
Suggested companion episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/audacious-with-chion-wolf/2024-01-03/i-will-always-love-you-jada-stars-musical-bond-with-her-aunt-dolly-parton" data-cms-ai="0">'I Will Always Love You': Jada Star’s musical bond with her aunt Dolly Parton</a></li>
</ul>
GUESTS: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@1989vinyl" data-cms-ai="0">Molly Swindall</a>: has been a Taylor Swift superfan, concertgoer, and merch collector since 2006</li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/maverick4king/" data-cms-ai="0">Maverick Flood</a>: a Beyoncé superfan based in New York who has been to 50 of her concerts around the world (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C3qyxhSOOca/?img_index=4" data-cms-ai="0">and she recognizes him!</a>)</li>
</ul>

Beyond the BeyHive and Swifties: The heartbeat of music superfans

When you imagine an emotional support animal, what comes to mind? A dog?

Well how about a pigeon? A sugar glider? Or an emotional support pig?

Meet people who’ve paired up with these animals to make their lives - and mental health conditions - better.

This episode originally aired on May 26, 2023.

GUESTS: 
Cynthia Zhou: Miu was her emotional support pigeon from 2016 to 2021. She is an advocate for Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions based out of San Francisco
Arianna Preuss: Zaboo is her emotional support sugar glider, who also helps Arianna’s brother, who has Autism
Megan Peabody: Hamlet is her 70 pound emotional support pig

When you imagine an emotional support animal, what comes to mind? A dog?
Well how about a pigeon? A sugar glider? Or an emotional support pig?
Meet people who’ve paired up with these animals to make their lives - and mental health conditions - better.
This episode originally aired on May 26, 2023.
GUESTS: 
<ul>
<li>Cynthia Zhou: Miu was her emotional support pigeon from 2016 to 2021. She is an advocate for <a href="https://www.pigeonrescue.org/%C2%A0" data-cms-ai="0">Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions</a> based out of San Francisco</li>
<li>Arianna Preuss: Zaboo is her emotional support sugar glider, who also helps Arianna’s brother, who has Autism</li>
<li>Megan Peabody: Hamlet is her 70 pound emotional support pig</li>
</ul>

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