The Julie & Jim Traber Podcast

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.  &nb...

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🎄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...

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Apology Loop Jim and Julie unwrap the Big Birthday Surprise and talk about why some hurts stick around longer than you’d like. If your spouse keeps bringing up the same thing you thought you’d patched up, there might be more to the story.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Terminal Love  Jim and Julie dig into the viral Yahoo idea of the “airport divorce”—where couples strategically split up at the airport, roam separately, and reunite peacefully at the gate as if nothing ever happened. They prefer to refer to  it as an airport separation (much friendlier… and with fewer legal fees). Join them as they debate whether this  hack...

Too Much Cake & Not Enough Grace Julie and Jim dive into the 80/20 principle in marriage.  They also debate one of life’s great questions: is too much cake ever too much… even at 2 a.m.? It’s a conversation about gratitude, grace, and late-night indulgence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Jail Breaks to Binge-breaks This week on the Julie & Jim Podcast: We attempt a high-stakes prison break… with our grandkids. Then we swap the orange jumpsuits for pajamas and dive into what we’ve been streaming lately.   ⸻   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Best of Episodes 204, 205, & 206 of The Julie & Jim Traber Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stop Googling your Partner  This podcast we’re covering Jim’s bold wardrobe picks and the OU/Texas rivalry, along with a more dangerous game—labeling your spouse with internet buzzwords. Spoiler: Not every bad mood equals a personality disorder. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Man Behind the Mic... We’re celebrating four years of our podcast — and this time, we’re turning the mic around on the man behind the scenes: Jay Pitts. To celebrate our 4th birthday, we’re not diving into Jay’s technical skills (even though he’s a pro), but into something much more personal — his life as a devoted single dad. We talk about his journey...

Time Capsule  Julie and Jim take a journey back in time and discuss marriage advice that was popular back in the 1950s.  Think they were onto something?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don’t Cry Over Spilled Coffee Find out what Jim did to make Julie super mad and the Four tips to recover after a fight with your partner.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eyes Wide Open Julie and Jim talking about the viral list of places that women on line said they would not go to on a first date… and some red flags to talk to your kids about before they start dating.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shake on it?  Julie & Jim talk about Five agreements that have definitely made their marriage stronger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Walk this Way Julie and Jim talk about the benefits of FaceTime that no one talks about, Bill Belichiks first game of the season and the benefits of walking with your partner.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Penalty Flags  Football season is here, which means many spouses are going to be “busy” watching the game… Julie and Jim talk about marriage with a football fanatic.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marriage Hacks? Julie and Jim talk about the Un-hinged marriage hacks that regular couples swear work for them.  Would you try any of these at home?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extrovert meets Introvert:  A Love Story Is your Venmo private? Would you trade your spouse for a million dollars?  And are you an introvert or an extrovert ?  Julie & Jim do not shy away from the tough questions.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Getaway Couple... Julie and Jim talk about their bucket list adventure to the Tahitian Islands and the importance of a getaway with your spouse even if it’s just for a couple of days in a hotel in your hometown.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Only the Lonely It can be hurtful to feel alone when you’re in a committed relationship.  Julie and Jim discuss a great article on gottman.com why it’s happening and how to reconnect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caught in the Act Of course the Traber’s have to weigh in on the couple caught at the Cold Play concert.  And hear all about the Lake Tahoe Family Vacay.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couples Therapy, No Couch Required  Part 2 Don’t miss the second half of our interview with Shelly Madden, a licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology and a Masters of Business Administration.  Shelly is also a certified Gottman Therapist, but her biggest accomplishment (just kidding) is that she was the Traber’s counselor for years. S...