practically married podcast

Practically Married with Paula Holt was specifically created to help dating, engaged, and newly married couples create a firm foundation for a long successful future together. Join us to hear conversations with relationship experts as we address topics such as communication, money, sex, in-laws and more. You'll learn strategies to navigate the typical challenges couples encounter, and how to bring out the best from each other and your relationship.

Seasons One and Two are available now, so follow us on your favorite podcast platform to hear every episode!

Latest episodes

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Are You Spending Opposites? Tightwads and Spendthrifts With Professor Scott Rick
Are You Spending Opposites? Tightwads and Spendthrifts With Professor Scott Rick

If you've ever wondered about the feelings you or your partner have when spending money, listen to this episode with Scott Rick, Associate Professor of Marketing from the University of Michigan, and author of the book Tightwads and Spendthrifts: Navigating the Money Minefield in Real Relationships.

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The Money Conversations to Have if You Just Got Engaged: A Special Episode with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods
The Money Conversations to Have if You Just Got Engaged: A Special Episode with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods

So this episode is a bit different because today, I'm answering the questions!

A few months ago, I was fortunate to be a guest on the Price of Avocado Toast podcast with hosts Haley and Justin Brown-Woods. Haley and Justin are a married millennial couple who want to normalize conversations about money, and they demonstrate that by sharing their own financial journey. I enjoyed talking with them so much, I wanted to share the conversation with Practically Married with Paula Holt listeners.

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'Tis The Season...
'Tis The Season...

Just a quick episode about the upcoming season...and it's probably not the one you think!

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How a Prenup Can Help Your Marriage with guest Aaron Thomas of Prenups.com
How a Prenup Can Help Your Marriage with guest Aaron Thomas of Prenups.com

On today's episode, we're joined by Aaron Thomas, Founder of Prenups.com and author of The Prenup Prescription, to discuss the role a prenup can play in supporting your marriage. After defining what a prenup actually is, Aaron shares some of the things a prenup can accomplish during three stages of marriage.

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What Does it Mean to Be Practically Married?
What Does it Mean to Be Practically Married?

In this solo mini-episode, I describe what I mean by the name "Practically Married" and I list the 10 subjects that make up the Practically Married approach to marriage preparation, which are:

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what people are saying

  • Highly recommend!

    I WISH this podcast and program were available when I was dating and before I got married. Practically Married has unlocked new ways of thinking in terms of navigating a relationship. It has given me new expressions I can use like "listening with curiosity" or being a "student of your partner".

    It is clear that Paula has done the work and is providing her audience with invaluable tools and resources.

  • Fantastic!

    My finance and I learned practical tips that we immediately implemented.

    The host is great. She delicately balances letting her guests fully express themselves with ensuring that her audience is able to follow along and note salient points. She also asks intelligent, well-thought-out questions.

    My partner and I look forward to learning each week. Great content!