Conversations for Couples

Money fights are one of the most common breaking points for couples, but they do not have to be. In this episode of Conversations for Couples, Julie and David Bulitt sit down with Dee Zimmerman, a financial relationship coach and money communication expert who blends Gottman informed communication tools with practical financial strategies to help couples manage money together, and manage it peacef...

In this episode, Julie and David interview Brad Weaber and Mitchell Plave, a couple who both came out later in life after years of marriage. Brad and Mitchell share their journeys of self-discovery, navigating divorce, co-parenting, and building an authentic life together. They discuss how they use business principles like goal-setting and performance reviews in their relationship, managing differ...

Your brain is constantly filtering what you notice - and that filter might be sabotaging your relationship. Julie and David Bulitt explore the Reticular Activating System (RAS), a neuroscience concept that explains why you might only see the negative in your partner when you're disconnected, how it blinds you to red flags when you're newly in love, and most importantly, how to retrain your brain t...

Money is one of the biggest sources of conflict in marriage — but it doesn't have to be. In this episode, Julie and David sit down with Rachel Cruze, two-time #1 national bestselling author, financial expert, and host of The Rachel Cruze Show , for an honest and insightful conversation about how money habits, money personalities, and money histories shape our most intimate relationships. Rachel sh...

What happens when two doctors fall in love, get married, go through medical school and residency together, survive a pandemic on the front lines and then get divorced? And then get married again? Julie and David sit down with trauma surgeon Dr. Brittany Bankhead and emergency physician Dr. Brian Kendall to unpack one of the most remarkable relationship stories they've ever heard. Brittany and Bria...

After 39 years of marriage, Jamie and Zane Tarence from Alabama have learned that the secret to a lasting relationship isn't doing everything together — it's knowing when to give each other space. In this candid conversation, Julie and David sit down with Jamie, creator of the popular lifestyle brand Family Savvy, and Zane, an entrepreneur and investment banker, to talk about what almost broke the...

What does building a business have in common with building a relationship? More than you'd think. Carla Biesinger is a business mentor and Instagram marketing expert who helps women create profitable online businesses — and she's coached over 10,000 clients worldwide to do it. Based in Lisbon, Portugal, Carla's journey started in Buenos Aires, where she co-built the city's #1 restaurant on TripAdv...

Julie and David Bulitt never expected a simple shower video to rack up over 20 million views — but it did, and the comments it unleashed revealed something far more profound than they anticipated. In this solo episode, Julie and David break down the three major waves of reaction to their viral Instagram and TikTok reel: the critics who found it uncomfortable, the couples who were inspired and saw...

Rob Scheer, founder of Comfort Cases and author of A Forever Family: Fostering Change One Child at a Time , joins Julie and David to share his deeply personal journey — from growing up in the foster care system himself, to adopting four children and witnessing firsthand that nothing had changed. When his kids arrived carrying trash bags, Rob didn't just feel the pain — he built a movement. In thir...

Join hosts Julie and David Bulitt as they explore an unexpected connection between body art and relationship healing with Tina Marie, founder of Tantric Tattoo in Sandy Spring, Maryland. From couples getting matching tattoos to commemorate their commitment, to paramedical tattooing that helps women reclaim their bodies and intimacy after breast cancer, Tina shares powerful stories of transformatio...

Join marriage therapist Julie Bulitt and divorce attorney David Bulitt as they launch their exciting "26 for 26" campaign - 26 creative dates throughout 2026 to keep relationships fresh and fun! In this candid conversation, the Bulitts share why consistent, intentional dating is crucial for long-term relationships and reveal their upcoming date plans including dance lessons, cooking challenges, sp...

In this episode of Conversations for Couples, Julie and David sit down with Rick Cognata, founder of Legacy of a Grandpa and author of "Connecting Across Generations: One Conversation at a Time." Rick shares invaluable insights on intentional grandparenting, creating core memories, and building lasting relationships with grandchildren. From navigating boundaries to understanding the importance of...

Join Julie and David Bulitt in this insightful episode as they welcome relationship therapist Jamie Bronstein, LCSW, to discuss the keys to finding and maintaining healthy relationships. Jamie shares her expertise on healing unresolved issues, trusting your intuition, and knowing when you've found "the one." They explore common relationship challenges including infidelity and financial issues, the...

In this special New Year’s episode of Conversations for Couples , Julie and David Bulitt take a break from interviews and deep conversations to reflect on their favorite memories, moments, products, and experiences from 2025 — and what they’re looking forward to in 2026. From wedding memories and Western bars to binge-worthy TV , eye drops that work like magic , and matching tattoos inspired by a...

This week on Conversations for Couples , Julie and David Bulitt talk with nationally recognized marriage and family therapist Dr. Becky Whetstone , also known as the Marriage Crisis Manager . Becky is the author of I Think I Want Out and brings her decades of experience helping couples navigate the brink of divorce with honesty, strategy, and heart. In this episode, the three dive deep into what r...

In this episode of Conversations for Couples , Julie and David Bulitt sit down with Tisha and Phil Jordan — a Baltimore couple whose love story started on Bumble and grew into a six‑kid blended family, a thriving home renovation business, and soon—a podcast of their own. Tisha is a social worker turned powerhouse contractor and founder of ContractHER , a mission‑driven business teaching women how...

Divorce Mediation, Virtual Breakups & Real Boundaries — with Joe Dillon On this episode of Conversations for Couples, Julie and David Bulitt sit down with Joe Dillon, co-founder of Equitable Mediation Services, to dive deep into the world of divorce mediation, emotional intelligence, and how money and emotion often collide during the end of a marriage. Joe combines his MBA in Finance with exte...

In this milestone episode, Julie and David Bullitt reflect on their journey through 50 episodes of Conversations for Couples . From matchmakers to marriage therapists, Golden Bachelor celebrities to international couples, they’ve welcomed 41 guests from around the world to share insights on love, sex, grief, parenting, etiquette, fashion, and everything in between. You’ll hear them revisit some of...

In this special episode of Conversations for Couples , Julie and David Bulitt sit down with real-life adventurers Annie Kane and Jake Lebert —a couple who met while hiking the Appalachian Trail solo... and ended up hiking all 2,200 miles together . 💍 They now live in Virginia, are planning a wedding at the exact spot where they met (Fontana Dam), and have an incredible love story built around mud...

On this episode of Conversations for Couples , Julie and David Bulitt return from their summer hiatus with an inspiring, stylish, and high-energy guest— Sydney Sadick , national fashion/media commentator, editor, and founder of Spotlight Magazine . You’ve seen her on Good Morning America , The Today Show , Access Hollywood , and Fox 5 DC —and today, she sits down with the Bulitts to talk about how...

On this date-night edition of Conversations for Couples , Julie and David Bulitt grab a cocktail and dive into a conversation that started on their recent Fox 5 “Lion Lunch” appearance—celebrity marriages and whether public relationships can actually survive. From Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement to Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley’s struggles, the Bulitts explore what makes high-profile...

This week on Conversations for Couples , Julie and David Bulitt are joined by Andrea McGinty , a leading national dating expert and founder of both It’s Just Lunch and 33,000 Dates . With decades of experience helping people navigate the often confusing (and sometimes comical) world of modern dating, Andrea offers a fresh and empowering take on finding love—especially over 40, 50, or beyond . In t...

In this powerful episode of Conversations for Couples, Julie and David Bulitt are joined by artist, author, and mental health advocate Tracy Yoka Kos, whose memoir Bloodlines: A Memoir of Harm and Healing explores her family’s painful but inspiring journey through mental illness, eating disorders, and the complicated healing process that followed. Tracy shares the story of her daughter’s sudden de...

In this episode of Conversations for Couples , Julie and David Bulitt return to their roots with a guest-free conversation about emotional regulation, communication, and how to respond instead of react in your relationship. Inspired by a clip they came across on social media, the Bulitts unpack the powerful concept of being a thermostat —someone who sets the emotional tone—instead of a thermometer...

In this episode of Conversations for Couples , Julie and David Bulitt sit down with Alison M. Cheperdak, J.D. , Founder of Elevate Etiquette, to explore the role of etiquette in modern relationships. From wedding invitations to everyday communication with your partner, Alison shares how etiquette isn’t just about which fork to use—it’s about kindness, respect, and emotional intelligence. They disc...