Choosing Us

The Magic of Christmas Beyond Presents Discover how to reclaim the true essence of Christmas as the Drapers share their heartfelt perspective on creating meaningful holiday experiences. In this illuminating episode, they reveal why scaling back on gifts actually enhanced their family's Christmas celebration, focusing instead on the priceless currency of presence and connection. Learn practical tip...

Life's Fragility: A Wake-Up Call to Live Fully Today What would you do differently if you knew your time was limited? This powerful episode delves into life's unpredictability through heart-wrenching stories of sudden loss, including the unexpected passing of young, healthy individuals. Michaela and Brad share intimate reflections on mortality and the critical importance of not postponing joy. The...

Making Your Relationship Thrive During the Holiday Rush! Discover how to keep your relationship strong and vibrant during the hectic holiday season with Michaela and Brad Draper. In this heartfelt episode of "Choosing Us," they share personal insights on being each other's best friends while maintaining individual self-care routines. The Drapers tackle the common challenge of "letting yourself go"...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela talk about helping your spouse feel both seen and heard. Brad and Michaela tackle the topic of being different and that exact thing being a good thing within a relationship. discuss the importance of strong, supportive relationships, emphasizing the value of being best friends with your partner. They highlight the benefits of taking naps for...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela tackle the topic of holidays within your family. Afterall, it is the season. What expectations do you place on the holiday festivities? Where is your energy at? Where is your focus? Whatever you are presenting, you children and family are reflecting. Is there choas or peace? Is there joy and laughter, or yelling? Brad and Michaela also speak...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela have Greg and Amy Williams on the podcast. They quickly jump into The Williams and their SIX KIDS. They were  high school sweethearts that have made it work for 20 years. They speak heavily to fitness and how it has played a vital role in their relationship today. They speak to having kindness and empathy for each other, as well as the vast...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela talk about goals and changing yourself today. With just under 60 days left in the year, that is still nearly 18% of the year in the tank to achieve your goals and push for new highs. Why wait until NYE when you can make changes and significant strides, now. Growth is a continual process that waits for no one. You are either growing or decayi...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela have Matt and Bonnie join them with a roller coaster of a conversation that covers many areas. Matt and Bonnie speak to their atheletic past, every increasing of self, and having the wigglies. There are more nuggets within this podcast episode than could ever be predicted. Matt and Bonnie drop bombs on being there for your partner, how they...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela tackle the difficult topic of trials and miscarriage. Michaela is in active recovery from a miscarriage from the previous weekend and they discuss the recovery processes. They talk about being there for each other and being present. They discuss the hard conversations they had and how to communicate through those stressful times. Michaela re...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela revist the topic of fighting, arguements, and disagreements, with a twist and new take. This topic has been somewhat of a hot button in the world and is one that needs to be revisited. Brad and Michaela have NEVER had a fight in the 11 years they have been together. Can you believe that? Does fighting exist in your relationship? Tune in to f...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Michaela is interviewed by Brad. The purpose of this episode and the week following is to understand Brad and Michaela a bit more. Understanding them both allows to further comprehend where they came from, what drives them, and how to they got to where they are. The bases of how was their childhood, parent interaction, sibling interaction, and much more were...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad is interviewed by Michaela. The purpose of this episode and the week following is to understand Brad and Michaela a bit more. Understanding them both allows to further comprehend where they came from, what drives them, and how to they got to where they are. The bases of how was their childhood, parent interaction, sibling interaction, and much more were...

In this episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela talk about really showing up for each other and checking in on each other. How often are you asking your partner where they energetically are at? How often do you show them love in the best way they feel it? How often are. you asking what you can do to improve as a partner? These are important questions that Brad and Michaela dive down. Brad relate...

On this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela have very special guests with them, Brad and Angel Brockbank. They go down the very difficult topic path of infertility and how they grew closer together. Brad and Angel speak about they struggles and trials of growth while striving to grow their very own family. Angel goes in depth of her processing and personal advancement as she struggled...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela talk about hanlding the little things in your relationship, and life, as they come up. Brad gives the acronym, ANTs, which stands for Automatic Negative Thoughts. It is not about whether you had the thoughts or not, but what you do with the thoughts. They reference drifting within your marriage, one small annoyance at a time versus doing som...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela talk about congruence, alignement, and getting on the same page with each other. They speak to the prevalence required for mutual understanding and agreement. They relate several intances where agreement was planned and needed, but not necessarily desired in the moment. They speak to parenting styles, who rules the roost, and what steps they...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela talk about being there for each other and helping each other through difficult times. They speak about being a team and a team is only as strong as its weakest link. They both discuss recent events of loading stress within their lives and the outcome of temporary, acute pain. Further, they talk about changing their time structure within the...

In this episode of Choosing us, Brad and Michaela are joined by Tyler and Katelyn Ely. This is a very special episode and one of hope and the power of decision. Tyler and Katelyn were a successful marriage and family by the worlds standards for 16 years. Then, everything came crumbling down and they found themselves putting the idea of divorce on the table. They take us through their heart wrenchi...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela talk about holidays and birthdays. Being a very timely day of release, Michaela's birthday, they discussed how they managed to merge the two opposite styles of celebration. While being raised, Michaela's mom made a grand deal about every holiday and birthday. On the other hand, Brad's dad ensured no holiday was made a big deal and they were...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela revisit the topic of date night and the vital imprortance of prioritizing them in your relationship and placing your relationship in the highest position. There should be nothing greater the your relationship. This is demonstrated by what your day looks like and how you show up. Brad and Michaela relate the difficulty of week prior and the d...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela discuss the influence of social media and what type of effect that has on relationships today. They discuss how they manage social media and what their life looks like because of their choices. Beyond that, they discuss joy in all its facets and how to best let joy serve you. They also discuss the difference between happiness and joy. Now, I...

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, a...

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 ea...

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...

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....