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Sep 2023
20m 40s

The Need for Physical Touch

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We all have a need for physical touch. The problem arises when our story either tells us we don't or makes physical touch into something that doesn't feel safe. In today's episode, Laura will talk about the need for physical touch, why it's important, why it becomes unsafe and how to begin to heal. You can subscribe today on AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode. 

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