The Julie & Jim Traber Podcast

Thru Thick & Thin... Not to be a downer, but If you haven’t had a tough year of marriage you will.  Julie and Jim talk about their toughest year and how to get on the other side. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thermometer or Thermostat Which one are you?  Julie and Jim talk about these two types of people and also the three choices you have when your spouse walks in the room.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year, Happy New You It’s 2025. A new year means an opportunity to recommit to prioritizing some good habits in your relationship! Julie & Jim discuss which ones they should work on.  Also, find out which celebrity Jim saw at the airport ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christmas 2024 In preparation for the Holidays Julie & Jim ask each other six important questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Years and Counting Happy anniversary to us!  This podcast comes to you from St Lucia where we talk about marriage, our anniversary trip, and what we have learned about marriage over these 29 years!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ask Us Anything Part 2.... We have asked listeners to submit their questions for us to answer... Make sure you follow @JimTraber & @Traberhood on Instagram.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thank you to everyone who sent in questions.  This was a fun podcast; talking about how we met, our Faith, and Jim’s Baptism.  But it was also hard because we touch on some topics we’ve never discussed before.  As always, our prayer is that by sharing the mistakes we’ve made we can help someone out there listening.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thankful  It’s almost turkey day Julie & Jim surprise each other with their list of things they’re most thankful for in  2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you can’t say something nice … write it down. Negative thoughts have such an effect on everything.  So how do you get rid of them without spending money with a therapist?  One way is to write it down and look at it from another perspective.  Julie and Jim talk about the power of journaling and for those who don’t enjoy writing (like Jim) what you can try instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Money Honey Data shows that money fights and money problems are one of the leading causes for divorce.  Julie and Jim talk candidly about how money problems affected their marriage and what they did about it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live, Love, Laugh Yes, we’ve all heard laughter is the best medicine but turns out it’s a key ingredient for a healthy marriage.  Studies show that couples that make fun of each other have happier relationships.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stay In Your Lane... Julie & Jim talk about the benefits of minding your own business, but thats easier said than done.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Billy Graham Rule Have you ever heard of the Billy Graham rule?  Find out if Jim and Julie agree and also the discussion surrounding marriage and friendships with the opposite sex.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julie & Jim discuss the idea of conditional love in marriage. Do you have any conditions in your relationship??? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traber's house gets hit with the biggest hail storm we've seen. Dating in the Golden years & what it means to be floxed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet the Duroy’s... Part 2 We are so lucky to know Keith and Tracy Duroy.  Not only are they hilarious and salt of the earth, they are bad a** !MSgt Keith Duroy is a retired OKC Police officer and his wife of 27 years, Tracy, worked for Total Radio for 30 years serving State, Local and Federal agencies along with Fire and EMS services.  They have a beautiful blended family, but it hasn’t always be...

Meet the Duroy’s We are so lucky to know Keith and Tracy Duroy.  Not only are they hilarious and salt of the earth, they are bad a** !MSgt Keith Duroy is a retired OKC Police officer and his wife of 27 years, Tracy, worked for Total Radio for 30 years serving State, Local and Federal agencies along with Fire and EMS services.  They have a beautiful blended family, but it hasn’t always been rosy.  ...

Find out what Jim has planned to celebrate wife appreciation day, and where you rank on the list of Etiquette rules you should know and have mastered.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julie & Jim talk about the dangers of becoming lackadaisical in your job, but more importantly, your marriage!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Agree to Disagree  Palm Springs, ELO, how to grill for Vegans and validating your spouse. It’s all covered in this episode!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you a people watcher? The Traber's love to observe people and especially couples and try to figure out their situation. This podcast is all about reading people... oh.... & corn....  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you were dating Jerry on Seinfeld, why would he break up with you? This question led to a discussion about bad breakups.... Also, Jim & Julie weigh in on the Olympics break dancing controversy... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julie & Jim discuss the Four Agreements, based on ancient Toltec wisdom, and the self limiting beliefts that rob us of joy. And find out what drove Jim to say "Please"!!!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traber's tell all about their week in Bainbridge Island. There was whale watching, clam chowder, ferry rides, a tufted puffin, & did we mention Clam Chowder!!! Julie & Jim also discuss a survey on travelling with your significant other.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julie got a new game - Delve Deck. Conversation starters for every situation. Come play along with us!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.