Choosing Us

Choosing Us

By Brad and Michaela DraperEducationSelf-Improvement
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Choosing Us episodes

  • 42. Finding Yourself After Divorce with Chip Hopper
    In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela are joined by Chip Hopper. Chip is the first single person on the series and what a joy it was to spend this time with him. Chip shares personal stories of what it was like being married 21 years and then divorced, followed by long term relationship, and finally single at 50 years old. Chip is a master story teller, known as the Book Jedi, and takes us on a wild roller coaster of emotion. Being wise beyond his years and the experience to back it up, Chip demonstrates a masterclass on finding yourself after marriage and ultimately finding yourself regardless of where you are in your relationship. Now, If you find this episode valuable, please share with your significant other, friends, and family. We love you!


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    49 min
  • 41. Divine Motherhood
    In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela speak about the divinity of motherhood. They relate all that comes with being a mother and the energy it takes to truly show up. They cover the hormonal swings with both monthly cycles and pregnancy and the additional efforts needed by the husband during those times. They speak about how to best support the wife and what is needed to make each experience as best as it can be. Now, If you find this episode valuable, please share with your significant other, friends, and family. We love you!


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    23 min
  • 40. We're In This Together
    In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela discuss their dynamic and handling their kids within their wild and awesome life. They relay the experience they had with a friend visiting from out of town and seeing their world through his eyes. They speak about how much their learned through his lens. They discuss the need to ensure the other partner's needs are met and they are able to expand and experience life for themselves. This is definitely an episode you want to listen to. Now, If you find this episode valuable, please share with your significant other, friends, and family. We love you!


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    23 min
  • 39. Be WITH Them
    In this week's episode of Choose Us, Brad and Michaela discuss the great importance of showing up for you kids and doing the things they want to do. They recount speaking with friends that have great relationships with their teenagers and what they did to cultivate such a bond. They further discuss about their experience with going to the local amusement park, regardless of the financial hardship. They speak about decisions and experiences in life. Now, If you find this episode valuable, please share with your significant other, friends, and family. We love you!


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    22 min
  • 38. Words of Life
    In this week's Episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela speak about words. More specifically, they discuss the importance of the words used when speaking about your partner. Are they resourceful or unresourceful? What about the evnironment you tend to hang around? Is the environment one of growth and bolstering of your relationship, or one of detriment? What actions are you taking, with your words, to build up, or tear down, your relationship? Where are you placing energy? All of these things are of great importance when it comes to the health of your partnership. Now, If you find this episode valuable, please share with your significant other, friends, and family. We love you!


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    26 min
  • 37. Spotlight with Sam and Dee
    In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela are joined by Sam and Dee Taggart. Sam and Dee are wonderful people with a great dynamic, which can be felt by the listener. Sam and Dee were both previously married before their relationship, bringing with them their own kid(s). They have managed to create a beautiful relationship with a blended family and entrepreneurship.  Both Sam and Dee drop nuggets all throughout the episode, sharing invaluable insight for how to curate an amazing relationship. Now, If you find this episode valuable, please share with your significant other, friends, and family. We love you!
    @thesamtaggart
    @thedeetaggart
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    46 min
  • 36. Play Together
    In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela relate their experience with their ten year anniversary trip. This trip is usually a milestone trip for any relationship and this trip was nothing short of memorable for both Brad and Michaela. The tell about all the pivoting that took place in order to even get to their destination. Further, they discuss the importance of taking trips without the kids and simply letting go and playing together. Now, If you find this episode valuable, please share with your significant other, friends, and family. We love you!

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    24 min
  • 35. Sexual Energy
    In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela go, again, down the rabbit hole of sexual intimacy within your relationship and the energy therein. They relate the concept of having sex for the purpose of connection and unity versus the selfish desires of getting off. There is a growth process that occurs within a relationship. They discuss the importance of having physical attraction, and expanding beyond that into something more. They openly speak about being married nearly 10 years and continuing to have the best sex they have ever had. Now, If you find this episode valuable, please share with your significant other, friends, and family. We love you!

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    26 min
  • 34. Spotight with Britt and Justin
    In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela have Britt and Justin Critchfield. This is a masterclass for how to discover yourself. From discovering yourself, you can truly show up for both yourself and your partner. We are always, or should always, be evolving. This evolution brings with it a roller coast of learning. Britt and Justin walk us through how they truly learned who they are, what they believe, and how they want to lead their lives. This is an absolute must listen to and one worth sharing. Britt can be found on IG @brittcritch and Justin can be found on IG @realdealutah. Now, If you find this episode valuable, please share with your significant other, friends, and family. We love you!

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    49 min
  • 33. Partnered For Success
    On this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela discuss the importance of choosing the right partner. Understanding the concept and idea your partner is the greatest catalyst for success or failure is extremely important. As stated in previous episodes, it is pointed out to push your partner and help them in the direction they desire to go. How often are you being an advocate for your spouses dreams and aspirations, even in the face of their own carnal desires? Picking the right partner for where you want to go will be the single greatest determinant for if you get there, or not. Now, If you find this episode valuable, please share with your significant other, friends, and family. We love you!

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    25 min

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Brad and Michaela Draper have what many people call "a unique relationship that others strive to be like". Though they feel their relationship is fairly normal, they also realize they are different…