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Jan 2019
31m 14s

What Do You Need?

XO Podcast Network, Dave Willis, Ashley Willis
About this episode
On this episode of The Naked Marriage podcast, Dave and Ashley Willis are joined by social researcher, author, and speaker, Shaunti Feldhahn. Together they discuss the core needs of men and women, and how knowing those different needs can change how you feel about your marriage. A podcast dedicated to undressing the truth about sex, intimacy and lifelong lov ... Show More
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