Justin and Joy discuss embarking on a new decade of life and the challenges married couples face by keeping their money separate. Elevator Pitch Justin’s 30th Birthday celebration! Learning to accept the person we are and not running from our truth. January’s book club selection transformed Justin’s way of thinking. Jussie Smollett’s attack is a painful reminder of how far we still need to go as a society. Justin’s frustration with people painting advocacy with one broad brush. My money vs. your money vs. our money…where do you stand? The innate dangers of keeping your money separate as a married couple. Is it irresponsible to date without a “job” or income source? And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to share your thoughts about the show. Married Millennials Facebook Group Married Millennials is a platform for married or engaged millennial couples who are committed to demonstrating and fostering an environment of love, support, and positivity, as well as cultivating new relationships with other like-minded individuals. 15 Must-Have Conversations Before Saying "I Do" Are you planning the wedding of your dreams? Before you walk down the aisle, walk through these essential conversations to ensure you and your partner are ready for the big day. Weekly Wellness Newsletter Every week we email a wellness newsletter with challenges to guide you on your wellness journey, strengthen your finances, and provide you with the tools you'll need to enhance your day to day life. Episode 146 Preview

Justin and Joy discuss the power of stillness and intuition and dive into the latest men’s fashion: weave. Elevator Pitch The 6th Annual Riley Family dinner. Justin learning to embrace the power of stillness. Justin reflecting on his twenties and the renewed mindset he has developed heading into his thirties. The complexity of using words to describe a gut or intuitive feeling. The unfair and overblown treatment of men wearing weaves. And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to share your thoughts about the show. Married Millennials Facebook Group Married Millennials is a platform for married or engaged millennial couples who are committed to demonstrating and fostering an environment of love, support, and positivity, as well as cultivating new relationships with other like-minded individuals. 15 Must-Have Conversations Before Saying "I Do" Are you planning the wedding of your dreams? Before you walk down the aisle, walk through these essential conversations to ensure you and your partner are ready for the big day. Weekly Wellness Newsletter Every week we email a wellness newsletter with challenges to guide you on your wellness journey, strengthen your finances, and provide you with the tools you'll need to enhance your day to day life. Episode 145 Preview

Justin and Joy discuss the unseen impact people have on each other and missing out on opportunities by denying ourselves permission to just be us. Elevator Pitch Reflecting on Dr. King’s legacy and the level of impact we all leave on the world. Letting go of our ego’s attachment to leaving a legacy in the spotlight. Have you joined the Married Millennials Facebook group or Weekly Wellness community? Repositioning reading as a leisure activity instead of “work” or “punishment”. Granting yourself permission to change despite other people’s opinion or potential disappointment. An important lesson Joy learned from delaying one small action. And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to share your thoughts about the show. Married Millennials Facebook Group Married Millennials is a platform for married or engaged millennial couples who are committed to demonstrating and fostering an environment of love, support, and positivity, as well as cultivating new relationships with other like-minded individuals. 15 Must-Have Conversations Before Saying "I Do" Are you planning the wedding of your dreams? Before you walk down the aisle, walk through these essential conversations to ensure you and your partner are ready for the big day. Weekly Wellness Newsletter Every week we email a wellness newsletter with challenges to guide you on your wellness journey, strengthen your finances, and provide you with the tools you'll need to enhance your day to day life. Episode 144 Preview

Justin and Joy discuss the importance of finding the power in our own story and accepting the past without blame. Elevator Pitch Our realization of how young we were when we got engaged and embracing our youth in our 30’s. Joy’s experience at her first tea party and debating if “tea time” is exclusively for women. Joy booked her first mental health and wellness speaking engagement. Recognizing the power of your own story and embracing vulnerability. Our invitation to join the Married Millennials’ Facebook group. The media’s responsibility to engage in solution-based conversations, not just opinionated ones. Learning how to accept the pain of our past to create a better future. And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to share your thoughts about the show. Married Millennials Facebook Group Married Millennials is a platform for married or engaged millennial couples who are committed to demonstrating and fostering an environment of love, support, and positivity, as well as cultivating new relationships with other like-minded individuals. 15 Must-Have Conversations Before Saying "I Do" Are you planning the wedding of your dreams? Before you walk down the aisle, walk through these essential conversations to ensure you and your partner are ready for the big day. Weekly Wellness Newsletter Every week we email a wellness newsletter with challenges to guide you on your wellness journey, strengthen your finances, and provide you with the tools you'll need to enhance your day to day life. Episode 143 Preview

Justin and Joy discuss the newfound clarity they received during their two-week hiatus and why they will no longer use the hashtag "Relationship Goals" moving forward. Elevator Pitch The reason(s) behind their two-week hiatus. The new and improved weekly wellness newsletter. How Justin's ego negatively influenced the pricing of our premarital coaching course. Justin's 2019 Word of the Year: Release Joy's 2019 Word of the Year: Openness How the hashtag "relationship goals" has negatively influenced relationships. And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to share your thoughts about the show. Married Millennials Facebook Group Married Millennials is a platform for married or engaged millennial couples who are committed to demonstrating and fostering an environment of love, support, and positivity, as well as cultivating new relationships with other like-minded individuals. 15 Must-Have Conversations Before Saying "I Do" Are you planning the wedding of your dreams? Before you walk down the aisle, walk through these essential conversations to ensure you and your partner are ready for the big day. Weekly Wellness Newsletter Every week we email a wellness newsletter with challenges to guide you on your wellness journey, strengthen your finances, and provide you with the tools you'll need to enhance your day to day life. Episode 142 Preview

Justin and Joy discuss the importance of maintaining your friendship independence while in a relationship and the downside of realism. Elevator Pitch The Riley Christmas production is the most insane and unique celebration. Justin’s surprising revelation while forecasting our 2019 household budget. Is it possible to be a realist without being a pessimist? Joy’s frustration and concern with Justin being a heavy sleeper. Being married and hanging out with friends doesn’t mean your significant other is always invited. Justin’s dilemma with managing friendships where he’s the only one opening the line of communication. Justin confessing he doesn’t enjoy talking with Joy on the phone. And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to share your thoughts about the show. 15 Must-Have Conversations Before Saying "I Do" Are you planning the wedding of your dreams? Before you walk down the aisle, walk through these essential conversations to ensure you and your partner are ready for the big day. Weekly Wellness Newsletter Every week we email a wellness newsletter with challenges to guide you on your wellness journey, strengthen your finances, and provide you with the tools you'll need to enhance your day to day life. Episode 141 Preview

Justin and Joy discuss the value of life not always happening the way it’s “supposed to" and how political and social polarization isn’t solving problems. Elevator Pitch Comparing how this year was “supposed to be” vs. how it actually turned out. How Justin’s financial responsibility has worked against him. We need your feedback: What do you like, dislike, want to see more of? Justin finally made his Home Alone dreams come true and Joy’s teenage heart was fulfilled by a Broadway show. Justin’s frustration with society’s political correctness and sensitivity. How social and political polarization has eliminated teachable moments. And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to share your thoughts about the show. 15 Must-Have Conversations Before Saying "I Do" Are you planning the wedding of your dreams? Before you walk down the aisle, walk through these essential conversations to ensure you and your partner are ready for the big day. Weekly Wellness Newsletter Every week we email a wellness newsletter with challenges to guide you on your wellness journey, strengthen your finances, and provide you with the tools you'll need to enhance your day to day life. Episode 140 Preview

Justin and Joy prepare for their upcoming holiday trip to New York and share a powerful lesson about perseverance and understanding. Elevator Pitch Our first visit to New York during the Christmas season. Joy’s attempt to live a fully vegan lifestyle…Justin isn’t here for it. Celebrating our nephew’s birthday at the LA Auto Show. Are you down to go skydiving with Justin for his 30th birthday? Introducing America’s newest holiday: Wayment Wednesday. How unemployment and a recent TV gig challenged Justin to swallow his pride. And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to share your thoughts about the show. 15 Must-Have Conversations Before Saying "I Do" Are you planning the wedding of your dreams? Before you walk down the aisle, walk through these essential conversations to ensure you and your partner are ready for the big day. Weekly Wellness Newsletter Every week we email a wellness newsletter with challenges to guide you on your wellness journey, strengthen your finances, and provide you with the tools you'll need to enhance your day to day life. Episode 139 Preview

Justin and Joy recap their Thanksgiving failure and discuss the key differences between beauty and hotness. Elevator Pitch Our Thanksgiving dinner gone ALL THE WAY WRONG. Joy is trying to create a 6th love language and Justin isn’t feeling it. Christmas is around the corner and our house is more lit up than Nordstrom. Joy’s IG boycott continues and she’s showing little signs of returning. Bret Weinstein breaking down the science of beauty vs. hotness. Challenge: Ask a man what makes a woman “beautiful”. And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to share your thoughts about the show. 15 Must-Have Conversations Before Saying "I Do" Are you planning the wedding of your dreams? Before you walk down the aisle, walk through these essential conversations to ensure you and your partner are ready for the big day. Weekly Wellness Newsletter Every week we email a wellness newsletter with challenges to guide you on your wellness journey, strengthen your finances, and provide you with the tools you'll need to enhance your day to day life. Episode 138 Preview

Justin and Joy recap their two-week vacation in Greece. Elevator Pitch The reason “once in a lifetime” needs to be removed from your vocabulary. ’Tis the season where all employees check out for the rest of the year. Revisiting our two-week vacation in Greece. The rich culture and history of Athens. The most beautiful sunrise in Santorini. The bluest ocean in Crete. The excitement of discovering a new joint hobby. A special PSA for those who don’t know how to act on Thanksgiving. And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to share your thoughts about the show. 15 Must-Have Conversations Before Saying "I Do" Are you planning the wedding of your dreams? Before you walk down the aisle, walk through these essential conversations to ensure you and your partner are ready for the big day. Weekly Wellness Newsletter Every week we email a wellness newsletter with challenges to guide you on your wellness journey, strengthen your finances, and provide you with the tools you'll need to enhance your day to day life. Episode 137 Preview

Justin and Joy open the floor for a detailed Q&A session and discuss the key differences between compromise and sacrifice. Elevator Pitch A special Q&A episode with the Love Jays What classic throwback song is guaranteed to get your dancing at a party? What’s your go-to pick me up for rough starts in the morning? What colors do you prefer to wear: dark or light? If you got a tattoo of a quote, what would your tattoo say? Which person is more likely to win a game of ping pong? Sweet potato or pumpkin pie? Which person is most likely to hog the covers? Whose morning breath is worse? Night shower or morning shower? What’s your favorite Disney movie? Name a book you are currently obsessed with? Which house would you be sorted into if you got accepted to Hogwarts? Who wins the most bets? If you had to pack a bag and get on a plane right now, where would you be going? How do you handle having a different belief system or the evolution of a belief system in a relationship? What’s the difference between lowering your standards and compromising when dating? How have you put God in the center of your relationship? What advice would you give to a newly married couple? Was it easy to refrain from sex and what strategies did you use to become celibate? Did either of you experience any difficulty with family adjusting to you being married? And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to share your thoughts about the show. 15 Must-Have Conversations Before Saying "I Do" Are you planning the wedding of your dreams? Before you walk down the aisle, walk through these essential conversations to ensure you and your partner are ready for the big day. Weekly Wellness Newsletter Every week we email a wellness newsletter with challenges to guide you on your wellness journey, strengthen your finances, and provide you with the tools you'll need to enhance your day to day life. Episode 136 Preview