Cupid called to say Pay Attention

It’s the month of love, so we’re going beyond flowers and chocolate into the real heart of marriage: emotional intimacy. Julie and Jim unpack why connection matters — plus the live case study where Jim proves selective hearing is alive and well.

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The Confidence Curve

Ever notice the most confident person in the room isn’t always the most knowledgeable?  Julie & Jim unpack the Dunning-Kruger Effect and the surprising truth about confidence vs. competence — and how it shows up in everyday life.

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Snowpocalypse 2026

Jim sounds off on the Steelers’ latest coaching move while Julie prepares for what weathermen predict could be the snowstorm of the decade. If you’re snowed in too, we’ve got entertainment covered with a simple couples game that’s guaranteed to spark some fun conversation.

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Sitcom Therapy

Julie and Jim take a trip down sitcom memory lane, sharing the shows that made them laugh the hardest. Listeners chime in with their favorites too—because nothing connects us quite like a good laugh. Consider this your reminder to turn off the news, turn on a rerun, and laugh with your favorite person.

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The Truth, the Whole Truth, and nothing but the Truth

Talking is easy—communication can be hard.   If you struggle to speak up, worry about being too blunt, or just want your words to build connection instead of tension, this episode is for you. Julie and Jim walk through four thoughtful questions that will help you say what you mean in a way that will be heard and understood. 

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New Year , New Adventures 

Julie and Jim wrap up Christmas, recap Jim’s birthday weekend, and kick off the new year with a few honest questions about what to keep, what to ditch, and what 2026 might bring. Same marriage. New adventures. Zero resolutions

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30 Christmas’s  Later 
 
Julie & Jim have survived three decades of holiday expectations, family traditions, and at least one gift that required the sentence, ‘Well… that’s not what I asked for, but thank you. What they’ve learned, what they’ve lost and what they’re thankful for !

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🎄The Naughty List 🎄

Just when you thought Christmas couldn’t get more festive, a daughter-in-law sends her mother-in-law some very specific holiday rules—and yes, it’s exactly as unhinged as it sounds.

Julie and Jim break down each rule and ask the important questions: What’s reasonable, what’s ridiculous, and how do you enjoy Christmas when there’s a rulebook?  Grab some eggnog and buckle up… because Santa did not approve this list.

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Trust Fund

This week, Julie and Jim serve up a Traber Thanksgiving update and dish on the habits that keep trust alive in a relationship. 

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Turkey talk 

Julie and Jim are serving up tips to help you glide through the holidays without triggering a full-blown family food fight.  Listen anywhere you get your podcasts. 

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