In 2026, I made the most impactful change in my career to date — to bring joy and connection to my community. That decision became Bribie Bear Hugs, my very own cuddle therapy service.

I decided way back in 2020 that this was my destiny; to share the love with whomever was hungering for that very basic need — the need to be seen, the need to be heard, and the need for platonic physical touch and connection.

Emotional intelligence is the most treasured intangible asset I have. Not being able to share the warmth, understanding and joy that only physical touch can bring — well, that just doesn’t pass the pub test for me. And I know, from the overwhelming and wonderful messages of support, that I’m not alone.

Bribie Bear Hugs is the love child of my nurturing, maternal self and the increasingly evident lack of pure, non-sexual connection in modern life.