The Julie & Jim Traber Podcast

Pain Potential and Personality Types In this episode Julie’s seeing double, then we take a detour into what suffering might be trying to teach us, debating whether you can truly spot potential and if “Otrovert” is a real personality type. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Smell Test...  Julie and Jim follow their noses into the strange world of smell. Why do some people secretly love the scent of gasoline or skunk while everyone else is gagging? It turns out our noses detect particles in the air—but our brains turn those particles into nostalgia. Julie and Jim explore why the nose knows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man Rules?  Jim is running the show tonight and he has some new “Man Rules” he would like to propose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pretty Please Jim & Julie dive into intellectual intimacy. They’re talking curiosity,  disagreements without disrespect , and why great conversation is so sexy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couples that Play Together Stay Together Experiential intimacy isn’t just about candlelight and slow jams — it’s about shared moments, spontaneous adventures, and holding hands for a walk around the block. Julie and Jim talk date nights, routines, breaking out of autopilot, and the real question: should  people be having full conversations during a stand-up comedy show? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Married with Benefits  Physical intimacy in marriage. Yes, we’re going there. Julie and Jim break down how connection in the bedroom actually starts everywhere else. Warning: may cause spontaneous hand-holding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cupid called to say Pay Attention It’s the month of love, so we’re going beyond flowers and chocolate into the real heart of marriage: emotional intimacy. Julie and Jim unpack why connection matters — plus the live case study where Jim proves selective hearing is alive and well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Confidence Curve Ever notice the most confident person in the room isn’t always the most knowledgeable?  Julie & Jim unpack the Dunning-Kruger Effect and the surprising truth about confidence vs. competence — and how it shows up in everyday life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Snowpocalypse 2026 Jim sounds off on the Steelers’ latest coaching move while Julie prepares for what weathermen predict could be the snowstorm of the decade. If you’re snowed in too, we’ve got entertainment covered with a simple couples game that’s guaranteed to spark some fun conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sitcom Therapy Julie and Jim take a trip down sitcom memory lane, sharing the shows that made them laugh the hardest. Listeners chime in with their favorites too—because nothing connects us quite like a good laugh. Consider this your reminder to turn off the news, turn on a rerun, and laugh with your favorite person.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 resolutionsSee 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?  Grab some eggnog and buckle up… because Santa did not approve this list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 could save relationships everywhere, confess their own airport habits, and decide once and for all if love can survive security lines and overpriced snacks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.