Choosing Us

Brad and Michaela Draper have what many people call "a unique relationship that others strive to be like". Though they feel their relationship is fairly normal, they also realize they are different from most other relationships. They found each on the dance floor of a bar, were married 9 months later, were told they were making a massive mistake... here they are 10 years later with two little rug rats. Brad and Michaela are beyond excited to share some of the nuggets they have picked up along the way while curating what many would say is the ultimate power couple. Join them on this journey as they relay a variety of topics to help you create the type relationship you strive for most. Listen in! Thank you for listening to this episode of Choosing Us.

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  Choosing Us

  150. 150 Episodes of Teamwork: Grace, Grit, and Growing Together

  Sep 30, 202624 min

  150 Episodes and Still Going Strong Incredibly, reaching episode 150 puts The Drapers in the top five percent of all podcasts since most shows don't survive past episode twenty. That milestone alone makes this episode worth your time. Michaela and Brad recorded this one late into the night, exhausted but committed, because keeping promises matters even when life gets messy. What does it actually look like to keep a marriage thriving through sick kids, morning routine battles, and a deeply inconvenient stomach bug hitting three children on different days? (The "double dragon" phenomenon they describe is as chaotic as it sounds.) This episode gets into all of it with honesty and humor. In nearly three years of consistent content, the Drapers have built something real: a show that has grown alongside their work teaching in prisons, which has become their actual weekly date night. Their central message is clear and worth repeating: relationships don't just drift, they require constant intentional effort or couples slowly become roommates instead of best friends. Can a conversation about diaper pails and trash bags half-left in the garage genuinely strengthen your marriage? Surprisingly, yes. From morning routines to grace under pressure, this episode is a reminder that the small things are never really small. Listen to episode 150 of Choosing Us now. Now, If you find this episode valuable, please share with your significant other, friends, and family. We love you! Listen in! Thank you for listening to this episode of Choosing Us.

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  149. From $14/Hour Dates to Meaningful Moments: Why Less Really Is More

  Sep 23, 202622 min

  Choosing Us: Why Doing Less Could Save Your Relationship Surprisingly, the secret to a stronger marriage might be as simple as a walk in the park and homemade popcorn. The Drapers, hosts of Choosing Us, have spent 13 years figuring out what actually makes relationships thrive, and their answer might challenge everything you think you know about date nights. What if the pressure to make everything bigger and better is actually working against you? Starting out at $14 per hour, the Drapers made real sacrifices to afford modest dinners at places like Zupas and Olive Garden. Now spending over $100 at sushi restaurants, they've come to realize that the dollar amount was never the point. Meaningful connection, real and genuine closeness, was always built in the simpler moments. Because when life piles on (mortgages, aging grandparents, endless responsibilities), the instinct is to add more effort rather than subtract. Inspired by Robin Sharma, one speaker even built a daily 15 to 25 minute afternoon nap into his executive schedule, doubling down on rest instead of grinding harder. Their coach reinforces this: rest must counterbalance added stress. Cutting from fifty commitments to twenty-five lets you invest deeply where it counts most. Tune into this episode for a genuinely refreshing reminder that doing less can mean living better. Now, If you find this episode valuable, please share with your significant other, friends, and family. We love you! Listen in! Thank you for listening to this episode of Choosing Us.

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  148. Breaking the Bedroom Silence: Why Sexual Intimacy Matters More Than You Think

  Sep 16, 202624 min

  Choosing Us: Why Sexual Intimacy Could Be Making or Breaking Your Marriage What if neglecting sexual intimacy is quietly turning your marriage into a glorified roommate situation? The Drapers, hosts of "Choosing Us," are breaking generational silence around bedroom conversations and making a compelling case for why this topic deserves an honest look. After over twelve years of marriage, the Drapers openly share how their intimate connection has actually improved over time through honest, ongoing communication. Frequently, couples fall into repetitive routines that inevitably lead to boredom, and the Drapers argue this is avoidable with intentional effort. They get refreshingly specific, including sending detailed flirty texts throughout the day and introducing something as simple as silk pajamas from Amazon to shift the energy from parental roles to something more playful and connected. Beyond the bedroom, they frame intimacy not as a transactional act but as a genuine form of communication that strengthens every other part of a relationship. (The comparison to brushing teeth with the opposite hand is unexpectedly perfect here.) They also explore how changing environments, whether hotel stays or simply moving to a different room, keeps both partners mentally present rather than distracted. Clearly, this episode covers real, practical ground that most relationship conversations avoid entirely. Tune in to hear the full conversation with the Drapers on "Choosing Us." Now, If you find this episode valuable, please share with your significant other, friends, and family. We love you! Listen in! Thank you for listening to this episode of Choosing Us.

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  147. Control the Controllables: Creating experiences with holidays and birthdays

  Sep 9, 202623 min

  Brad and Michaela speak directly to their experinces with holidays and birthdays. They reference tradions and how to create your own, unique traditions, different from what you grew up with. The Drapers talk about merging ideas of how holidays should be experienced and Michaela talks about her love for holidays and Brad's lack thereof. Michaela also speaks directly to her birthday this year and how it absolutely did not go according to plan. What would you do if you had jury duty on your birthday? Now, If you find this episode valuable, please share with your significant other, friends, and family. We love you! Listen in! Thank you for listening to this episode of Choosing Us.

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  144. Choose Joy in Every Season: Why Your Partner and Attitude Matter Most

  Aug 19, 202622 min

  Choosing Joy When Life Gets Messy What if happiness has nothing to do with your circumstances? The Drapers, hosts of Choosing Us, make a compelling case that joy is a daily decision, not a destination you arrive at when things finally calm down. It's a choice you make right now, in the middle of the chaos. Frankly, the T-Pain story alone is worth your time. He went from earning $40 million as a successful R&B artist to severe depression and financial ruin, before rebuilding his life through professional gaming and reconnecting with what actually mattered to him. It's a powerful reminder that wealth and fame simply don't guarantee happiness. Because the Drapers (Brad and Michaela) have lived through their own financial and emotional struggles, they speak to these ideas with real honesty. They describe taking turns being the emotionally strong partner while the other processes difficult feelings, a balanced system that keeps the relationship moving forward. Like pedaling a bike, a marriage requires constant effort, not just during hard seasons but especially during good ones. (They also identify as fire signs, Aries and Leo, which honestly tracks for this level of energy.) The Drapers stress that choosing your life partner is the single most consequential decision you will ever make. Tune in to hear why that choice shapes everything else. Now, If you find this episode valuable, please share with your significant other, friends, and family. We love you! Listen in! Thank you for listening to this episode of Choosing Us.

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