Episodes

  • Building Trust and Protecting Your Marriage

    Building Trust and Protecting Your Marriage
    Oct 7 2024
    Welcome back to the Naked Marriage Podcast with Dave & Ashley Willis!** Today, we're talking about one of the toughest challenges any couple can face—infidelity. We're diving into the different ways betrayal can show up in marriage, the heart-wrenching journey of rebuilding trust, and how open communication is key to healing. We’ll also tackle the tough topic of pornography and how it can impact trust in a marriage. If you or someone you know is struggling with this, you’re not alone, and today we’ll share practical steps to safeguard your marriage and find hope again. ---------------- For all links mentioned in the episode & more XO content, visit https://linktr.ee/nakedmarriage ---------------- Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections 03:46 Understanding Infidelity: Causes and Consequences 06:36 The Aftermath of Infidelity: Healing and Rebuilding Trust 12:39 Preventing Infidelity: Recognizing Warning Signs 18:23 The Role of Pornography in Infidelity 26:26 Rebuilding Trust After Betrayal 32:30 Teaching the Next Generation About Relationships 39:30 Conclusion and Resources for Healing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • My Spouse Feels Emotionally Distant // Hump Day Q&A

    My Spouse Feels Emotionally Distant // Hump Day Q&A
    Oct 2 2024
    Welcome back to our favorite day of the week, HUMP DAY Q&A!! -------------- Check out some more of our resources:https://store.xomarriage.com/collections/dave-ashley-willis-1/products/naked-and-healthy For all links mentioned in the episode & more XO content, visit https://linktr.ee/nakedmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Thriving in Marriage by Embracing Your Differences

    Thriving in Marriage by Embracing Your Differences
    Sep 30 2024
    Welcome back to the Naked Marriage Podcast with Dave & Ashley Willis! In this episode, we dive into the idea that you and your spouse don’t have to share every single interest to have a thriving marriage. We talk about how embracing your differences, while still finding common ground, can actually make your relationship stronger. It’s all about supporting each other's passions and learning to connect in ways that honor who you both are. We share our own stories and practical tips on managing different energy levels, introversion vs. extroversion, and creating conversations that bring you closer. ---------- For all links mentioned in the episode & more XO content, visit https://linktr.ee/nakedmarriage ---------- Chapters 00:00 Debunking the Myth of Shared Interests in Marriage 07:11 Celebrating Differences and Finding Common Ground 14:47 Navigating Energy Rhythms and Personal Space 22:34 Supporting Each Other's Individual Interests 30:50 Understanding Introversion and Extroversion in Relationships 40:59 Creating Meaningful Conversations for Connection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • How to Handle People Trying to Manipulate Our Marriage// Hump Day Q&A

    How to Handle People Trying to Manipulate Our Marriage// Hump Day Q&A
    Sep 25 2024
    Welcome back to our favorite day of the week, HUMP DAY Q&A!! -------------- Check out some more of our resources:https://store.xomarriage.com/collections/dave-ashley-willis-1/products/naked-and-healthy For all links mentioned in the episode & more XO content, visit https://linktr.ee/nakedmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Spotting and Addressing Red Flags Together

    Spotting and Addressing Red Flags Together
    Sep 23 2024
    Welcome back to the Naked Marriage Podcast with Dave & Ashley Willis! Today, we're diving into the tough but important topic of red flags in marriage—those moments when our values start to drift apart without us even realizing it. Whether it's changes in health, faith, or even political views, these shifts can create real tension between us as a couple. We talk about how to recognize those moments early, keep the lines of communication open, and make sure that our commitment to each other always comes first, no matter what life throws our way. -------------- For all links mentioned in the episode & more XO content, visit https://linktr.ee/nakedmarriage -------------- Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Red Flags in Marriage 02:50 Values Misalignment: The Impact of Life Changes 06:09 Navigating Faith Discrepancies in Marriage 09:05 Health and Lifestyle Changes: A Couple's Journey 11:52 The Idol of Health: When Values Clash 18:00 Political Divisions: Managing Differences in Marriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Our Trauma Is Showing Up In Our Marriage // Hump Day Q&A

    Our Trauma Is Showing Up In Our Marriage // Hump Day Q&A
    Sep 18 2024
    Welcome back to our favorite day of the week, HUMP DAY Q&A!! -------------- Check out some more of our resources:https://store.xomarriage.com/collections/dave-ashley-willis-1/products/naked-and-healthy For all links mentioned in the episode & more XO content, visit https://linktr.ee/nakedmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Marriage After Addiction: Take Back Your Life Together

    Marriage After Addiction: Take Back Your Life Together
    Sep 16 2024
    Welcome back to the Naked Marriage Podcast with Dave & Ashley Willis! In today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Eric and Kristin Kennedy to dive deep into their incredible journey through recovery and how addiction has shaped their relationship. They opened up about their love story—the highs, the lows, and everything in between—and how they’ve learned to stand by each other with respect and support through the toughest times. We also get a peek into Eric’s new book, *Marriage After Addiction*, which is all about helping couples who are facing addiction find hope and healing. This conversation is packed with real talk, honesty, and encouragement for anyone walking a similar path. We hope you find it as inspiring as we did! ----------------- For all links mentioned in the episode & more XO content, visit https://linktr.ee/nakedmarriage ---------------- Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Naked Marriage Podcast 01:00 The Journey of Recovery and Sobriety 02:25 Love Story: Eric and Kristin's Connection 08:47 Navigating Relationships with Addiction 16:03 The Importance of Mutual Respect in Recovery 19:08 Introducing the Book: I Do Recover 23:56 The Resource for Couples in Recovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • I've Lost Myself in our Marriage // Hump Day Q&A

    I've Lost Myself in our Marriage // Hump Day Q&A
    Sep 11 2024
    Welcome back to our favorite day of the week, HUMP DAY Q&A!! -------------- Check out some more of our resources:https://store.xomarriage.com/collections/dave-ashley-willis-1/products/naked-and-healthy For all links mentioned in the episode & more XO content, visit https://linktr.ee/nakedmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins