Choosing Us

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 word...

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 De...

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 witho...

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, an...

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 ar...

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 spo...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela are joined by Cole and Sanja Hatter. There is no time wasted in getting into the details of life as a roller coaster. This is a true masterclass on overcoming adversity and seeing extreme beauty on the other side. An undertone topic of the conversation is geared towards holding a standard for yourself and being an example to your partner. Co...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela discuss the importance holding each other's goals and standards for their spouse. We strive to have open communication and with that comes the conversation of goals. When one partner starts to become week in their drive, it is the other partner's job to hold the line. This has the ability to cause great friction within a relationship. Now, I...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela talk about jealousy and insecurity. They discuss the great importance of looking inward if there are jealous feelings and having true and open dialogue. Brad is questioned how he handles complete and open dialogue and his day from the man's persepective. Michaela is pushed in the direction of the women's perspective and how to handle when Br...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela discuss the topic of limiting beliefs. They dive down the details of how limiting beliefs could be holding your relationship from reaching its true potential. They relay a story of supporting each other through growth periods and encouraging for new heights. Now, If you find this episode valuable, please share with your significant other, fr...

In this In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela talk about the topic of flirting, why it is so important beyond dating, and how each person does it. They discuss how everyone does it differently and most people do not actually "know how" to flirt. What is the purpose of flirting? Why is it naturally done in a relationship? Brad and Michaela dive down the tunnel of this topic to fi...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela discuss the reality of what it means to have a work life balance. We all know this does not mean to have equal amount of time for each category in life. However, this does mean setting boundaries, standards, and priorities. Priorities are palced on those things you find most important. What do your actions say about your priorities? Now, If...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela dive down the rabbit hole "if he can do it, so can I". They speak about the differences with parents in a child's life and the pivotal role each parent makes. Mothers and fathers each play a vital part with the development of the mind of a child. They speak about their experiences with their children and how the dynamic shifts from one paren...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela speak about the importance of the relationship sanctity. They discuss how your partner should and must be above all else, especially your children. For a relationship to truly grow, emphasis and focus must be placed on the relationship. As they always say, where you focus, you find. This statement could not be more true than in your marriage...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela have Chad and Brittny Hart on the Spotlight series. Chad and Brittny share valuable insight for how to navigate being both a married couple and successful business partners. They disucss tips and tricks, on a granualr level, for how to encourage your relationship and how to navigate the difficulties of an every changing and evolving relation...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela discuss the importance of consistancuy within your relationship. They quote Simon Senik in the need to show up for your spouse every day, in small ways, like brushing your teeth. They point out that it is not possible to know the exact moment when you knew you loved your spouse, but it happened, slowly, over time. Day in and day out, showing...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela cover the topic of battling adversity together. They relate lessons learned together and how being a foundation for the other is pivotal to an ever growing relationship. Further, they discuss how standing strong for your partner only brings the couple closer together. Lastly, they discuss the vital importance to holding space for eachother t...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela talk about happiness. They discuss the importance of doing activities each day that make you happy. Form that happiness is energy capacity made. They dive down the hole of what it takes to bring happiness and satisfaction to a relationship. You must first work on yourself in order to have the capacity to work on the partnership. Now, If you...

On this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela have very special guests on the new mini series, SpotLights. Ben and Andreea are an amazing couple with a wealth of knowledge. Not only does their knowledge go deep, but wide. They share so many tactical nuggets to be used in your relationship. This is a must listen episode full of riveting stories from fleeing a communist country, living as...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela discuss social media and how it can affect your relationship. They discuss the ever toxic nature of movies, social media, and pornography. They speak about how a façade is created of what a relationship should be, versus reality. They discuss what real looks like for them and how they had to learn that the hard way. They talk about the trial...

In this Episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela discuss the ever important topic of being triggered. They discuss how Brad loves that words so much, and why. They talk about not taking offense from your partner and learning to understand one another on a new level. They also discuss not placing past experiences and trauma on current situations. It was noted to see your spouse for who they are to...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela talk about the power of words. They relate words to bullets and how to tackle when one of the partner's messes up. Brad relates a time when he messed up and how thy became stronger as a couple because of it. Michaela shares the vulnerable side of her story and how she proactively responded to the situation. They discuss how no one is perfect...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela tackle the taboo topic of sex. They discuss the importance of intimicy within a relationship and how they revolutionized their sex life, and ultimately they relationship. They cover, in a friendly way, and break down the walls of sex conversations wihtin a relationship. They talk about having communication with each other about sex both whil...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela discuss the topic of trying to change your partner. They discuss the fact that it is not possible to change your partner, but to meet them where they are at. They speak about loving your partner and gently guiding your spouse in positive directions by example. Love them where they are. They speak heavily on fitness and the role it has played...

In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad and Michaela discuss the importance of loving yourself in a relationship before you can love your significant other. How can this be? How selfish! They discuss this is IMPORTANT and absolutely not selfish, but selfless. They talk about how one can show up their best self once they have shown up for themselves. You must first understand and find yourself...