450 – Dr. Jeep & Vanessa Naum on Building Marriages That Actually Last (RERUN)

This episode is an encore presentation from the BS Free MD archives — and worth a second listen. Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh welcome marriage coaches Dr. Jeep and Vanessa Naum back to BS Free MD for a wide-ranging conversation on what actually sustains a marriage long-term. The four longtime friends — coincidentally going through home sales and life transitions on opposite coasts — dig into the conversations couples should be having before the wedding and throughout the marriage: where to live, whose career takes priority, how many kids to have, religion, finances, in-laws, and shared interests. The Naums share personal stories, including Vanessa's sacrifice to move back to the Pittsburgh/Wheeling area so Jeep could fulfill his dream of practicing with his father, and Jeep's hard lesson in "financial infidelity" involving Thomas Kinkade paintings. The group unpacks why marriage is built on trust and commitment more than love, the importance of joint accounts and regular financial "state of the union" meetings, the power of delayed reward, the danger of losing individuality, and how to set boundaries with in-laws. With humor and candor, they remind listeners that nobody on their deathbed regrets driving a smaller car — they regret the time they didn't spend with the people they loved. Guest Bios Dr. George P. "Jeep" Naum, MD Dr. George P. "Jeep" Naum is a board-certified family physician, marriage coach, and author with over three decades of clinical experience and 30+ years of marriage coaching alongside his wife, Vanessa. A graduate of medical school with residency training in the Pittsburgh area, Dr. Jeep practiced family medicine with his father before co-founding Best Friends Again, LLC — a coaching practice that specializes in physician marriages and the unique pressures healthcare professionals face at home. He is the author of What's Forever For? A Physician's Guide for Everlasting Love and Success in Marriage, a marriage manual that blends psychological research, spiritual practices, and practical strategies for couples in every season of marriage. Dr. Jeep and Vanessa have been married since 1992, have three children, and currently reside in Wheeling, West Virginia. Vanessa C. Naum, MBA, CPC Vanessa C. Naum is a Certified Professional Coach, Relationship and Intimacy Coach, and co-founder of Best Friends Again, LLC, where she has been coaching engaged and married couples for over 25 years. She earned her MBA in Finance, summa cum laude, from Capella University, and holds undergraduate degrees in Management and Accounting from Wheeling Jesuit University. Vanessa is trained in the Somatica Method through the Somatica Institute in San Francisco and brings both lived experience — including a first marriage that ended in divorce — and rigorous training to her work with couples. She collaborated with Dr. Jeep on the final chapter of What's Forever For? and edited the manuscript. Together, the Naums specialize in helping physician couples reignite communication, intimacy, and connection through their signature 90 Days to Clarity and Connection program. Connect with Dr. Jeep & Vanessa Naum Website: bestfriendsagain.com  Book: What's Forever For? A Physician's Guide for Everlasting Love and Success in Marriage Resources & Links 🌐 Listen to the episode: 📩 Connect with BS Free MD: Website: https://www.bsfreemd.com Instagram & Facebook: @bsfreemd Disclaimer This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional for individualized care.