The Anniversary Podcast

Behind the creation of this podcast is a single conversation, and for the season one finale, Mary sits down with Emma and Jake, the couple who accidentally inspired the entire show. A casual chat over Chick-fil-A almost a year ago completely challenged the conventional wisdom of what the first year of marriage is supposed to look like, prompting a much larger conversation about what it actually ta...

We often see people at their absolute best when we first meet them, but the real test of a relationship is learning who they are when the high wears off and the real world crashes back in. On this episode of the Anniversary Podcast, Mary sits down with Tatum and Brenden Meyer to celebrate their first year of marriage and unpack a story that completely rewrites the typical timeline. After crossing...

What happens when a self-proclaimed player in his 20s meets a single mom of three at a local Chili’s? On this episode of the Anniversary Podcast, Mary sits down with Billy and Shannon to dive into a laugh out loud, highly unfiltered love story that spans 16 years, nine kids, and a whole lot of chaos. From a whirlwind five month transition to moving in together, to completely rewriting the rules on...

What happens when the childhood friend you’ve known for nearly 20 years transitions from your secret crush into your business partner, co-parent, and lifelong teammate? On this episode of the Anniversary Podcast, Mary sits down with Aly and Spencer Dickinson to talk about a love story built on decades of friendship, breaking down mental health stigmas, navigating financial crisis, and the raw vuln...

What happens when the venue where you celebrated your wedding reception walks back into your life a decade later...this time as a business opportunity? On this episode of the Anniversary Podcast, Mary sits down with Chelsea and Jason to talk about a 12-year marriage built on gradual growth, absolute transparency, and the beautiful chaos of starting over in business together. From meeting at a frie...

What happens when a completely casual, timeline-free relationship ends up being the exact foundation you need for a marriage that spans over a decade? On this episode of the Anniversary Podcast, Mary sits down with Kala and Kaitlyn Friel to talk about a love story rooted in goofy friendship, spontaneous road trips, and learning how to look out for each other's emotional cues. From a hilariousl...

What happens when the person you never truly got over walks back into your life 15 years later? On this episode of the Anniversary Podcast, Mary sits down with Justice and Steph Goodwin to talk about a love story that spans three decades, heartbreak, blended families, second chances, and choosing each other again and again. From meeting in 1995 when Steph was Justice’s nanny, to separating because...

What happens when two people spend years unknowingly crossing paths, only to finally meet at the exact right moment? On this episode of the Anniversary Podcast, Mary sits down with Christopher and Teinamarrie to talk about the love story that began while volunteering for Utah Pride in 2002 and grew into a 24-year partnership built on honesty, playfulness, and intentional love. From Christopher buy...

On this episode of the Anniversary Podcast, Mary sits down with Braeden and Madison to talk about building a marriage through heartbreak, entrepreneurship, infertility, and nearly a decade of choosing each other again and again. From meeting on Tinder after a divorce and a broken engagement to eloping just a few months later, their story is honest, vulnerable, and deeply grounded in intentional lo...

What happens when you fall in love, get engaged, and start a business all within a year? On this episode of the Anniversary Podcast, Mary sits down with Madie and Matt, the couple behind The Empty Cup, to talk about building a relationship and a business at the same time. From meeting while Matt was working at Disney and navigating a whirlwind long distance relationship to launching a mobile coffe...

What happens when a strong early connection turns into marriage, college life, and growing up all at the same time? On this episode of the Anniversary Podcast, Mary sits down with Nicole and Taylor to share their story of getting engaged young, navigating missions, school, finances, and very different communication styles, all while learning how to build a life together. They open up about the rea...

What happens when the person you can’t stand in high school turns out to be the one you can’t imagine life without? On this episode of the Anniversary Podcast, Mary sits down with Tabitha and Jeffrey to unpack their unexpected love story that started in seminary classrooms and debate team banter. From first impressions of “loud and annoying” and “grumpy and rude” to slowly realizing there was some...

Ever fallen for your best friend and thought, this might ruin everything? On this episode of the Anniversary Podcast, Mary sits down with Ian and Genevieve to talk about what happened when their lifelong friendship turned into something more. From growing up together and navigating different relationships to finally choosing each other, their story is full of timing, trust, and taking a risk on so...

What does it really take to build a relationship that lasts, especially when it begins in uncertainty and asks you to take big risks before you feel ready? On this episode of The Anniversary Podcast, Mary sits down with Jonathan and Amy to talk about their journey from coworkers on a video call to building a life together. From dating during COVID and buying a house just eight months in, to cross...

What does it really take to build a relationship that lasts, especially when it starts with long distance, emotional baggage, and a whole lot of uncertainty? This week on The Anniversary Podcast , Mary sits down with Kaitlyn and Tommy to talk about the journey from strangers on a group camping trip to partners preparing for marriage. From motorcycles in the Tetons to late night phone calls, long d...

Ever wonder what happens to a marriage when life takes an unexpected turn? In this episode, Mary sits down with Tim and Laura, a couple celebrating 20 years of marriage, to talk about love in its most real and tested form. From a fast-moving romance to navigating faith differences and the devastating loss of their daughter, their story is one of heartbreak, growth, and choosing each other again an...

What does it really take to keep choosing each other when things get hard, communication feels different, and the future feels uncertain? In this episode of The Anniversary Podcast, Mary sits down with Franco and Kenna, a couple whose story begins in an unexpected place and unfolds into something deeply intentional, honest, and full of growth. From a memorable first date with a picnic, thoughtful...

This episode sets the tone for The Anniversary Podcast , what it is, what it is not, and why it exists. This is not a space for perfect advice or one size fits all answers. It is a collection of real conversations with couples navigating relationships in their own unique ways. Each story offers a different perspective, and over time, those perspectives start to paint a fuller picture of what it ac...

What does it really take to keep a high school romance thriving over 22 years while raising a family, building careers, and navigating life’s twists together? This week on The Anniversary Podcast, Mary sits down with Kristie and Wylie to talk about growing together, staying flexible, and choosing each other every single day. From a first meeting at the scone cutter, navigating early dating drama,...

What does it really take to build a lasting marriage while raising a family and growing a business side by side? This week on The Anniversary Podcast , Mary sits down with Elizabeth and Arthur McCane to talk about 22 years of love, compromise, entrepreneurship, and learning how to keep choosing each other through every season. From an unexpected first meeting to building a business together, raisi...

Ever wonder what keeps love alive year after year? Mary sits down with Veronika and Tony Pett, a couple celebrating 16 years of marriage, to get the inside scoop. From the sparks that started it all to the challenges that shaped them, they share the real story behind staying together beyond the Instagram moments and the big celebrations. Their story shows that long-term love takes intentional grow...

We all love the sparkler send off. The “just married” sign, tin cans on the trunk, and the cheering as the couple drives away. But what we do not see after the celebration ends is where the real story begins. In this intro episode, Mary shares the heart behind The Anniversary Podcast , a show about the moments that do not make Instagram. The quiet choosing, the hard conversations, and the everyday...