Peter sits down with Julie, a wonderful mother, grandmother, social worker, and non-profit CEO. Julie was married for 22 years living together and 6 years separated. Peter and Julie discuss generational observations, early marriage, transitions and support systems, struggles and challenges, stress, chemical dependency, and mental health. She is absolutely lovely, and we hope you enjoy her story! The Love Prescription, Gottman  http://www.amazon.com/dp/0143136631/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20 Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans http://www.amazon.com/dp/080241835X/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20 Leave a 5* review and help us destroy the Gottman's podcast.  X account: @marriagebestpod Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com Leave us a voicemail: 612-361-9615 Gottman TED Talk: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nBN9zG1JNPg&pp=ygUbVW5zb2x2YWJsZSBjb25kbGljdCBnb3R0bWFu Resources:Counseling Resource (East and South Metro MN and telehealth): https://counselingcare.us Parenting Great Kids with Dr Meg Meeker: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DXzVlmAHrYcvClM42E0C7?si=_2yZt3fFRMKUuxbO9-ku6w The Ramsey Show:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5exfRPDNCBHmntEkJrlLmX?si=c3210281b47a4500 Resources: Preparing for Marriage, Rainey:  http://www.amazon.com/dp/0764215507/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B083JKQPVQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20 How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NTH4UQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20 Hold Me Tight, Johnson http://www.amazon.com/dp/B084G9QFZY/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20 Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8D751C/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20 If your marriage is in trouble, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area. If you or someone you know is in an abusive marriage, please reach out to the national hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. Marriage is the Best but it can also be unsafe and if you or a loved one are unsafe reaching out for help can be the first step toward healing. God bless.