Get Obsessed : With Living Your Best Life
What happens when two women who refuse to play small sit down with the people actually changing the world — and the ones brave enough to tell the stories most shows won't touch? You get The Get Obsessed Podcast — a show built for people who are hungry for more truth, more transformation, and more proof that the life they're imagining is actually possible. Hosted by Julie Lokun and Mika Altidor, this is the podcast for dreamers who are done dreaming and ready to move. Julie is a legal advocate, entrepreneur, and mother of four who has spent years studying what it trul...
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Obsessors, this one’s a treat (not a trick). For Halloween, we’re sharing an episode from Julie’s other show, The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, co-hosted with Dominick Domasky. If you love a deep dive into what makes people tick, especially the darkest corners of the human mind, you’re going to be obsessed with this conversation.
Julie and Dom sit down with Karen Conti, veteran Chicago trial attorney, host of The Karen Conti Show on WGN Radio 720, and award-winning author of Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America’s Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row.
<...The Cult of Scientology With Anne Gollert Hill
In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, Anne Gollert Hill continues her extraordinary story of life inside Scientology, sharing what it was like to work within the Sea Org and witness the organization's culture from the inside.
A writer, survivor, and creator of My Scientology Story, Anne offers a rare firsthand perspective on leadership, loyalty, fear, and life at the highest levels of Scientology.
In conversation with Julie Lokun and Mika Altidor, Anne discusses the realities behind Scientology's public image, from the influence of celebrity members and the leadership of David Miscavige to the pe...
Why We Can’t Look Away: The Truth About Reality TV with Tiana Locke
In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, Julie Lokun and Mika sit down with Tiana Locke, founder and host of The Petty Headquarters, to dig into reality TV, the drama on screen, and the choices made behind the scenes.
Tiana shares how growing up on shows like Bad Girls Club and Flavor of Love led her to build a podcast around recaps and the deeper meaning of messy entertainment. She explains how networks like TLC market a polished image, why drama keeps audiences watching, and how pressure, producers, and social media can strain the families and...
Anne Gollert Hill on Scientology, Tom Cruise and Leaving a Cult
In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, hosts Julie Lokun and Mika Altidor speak with Anne Gollert Hill about Scientology, her years in the Sea Org, and her eventual escape from Scientology after nearly two decades inside the organization.
Anne is a Canadian writer, survivor, and creator of the blog My Scientology Story, where she shares her experiences inside one of Scientology's highest-ranking divisions and her journey toward rebuilding her life after leaving.
Anne shares how a search for purpose led her into Scientology and eventually into the Sea Org, where she signed the B...
Mob Family, Dangerous Love, and Finding Her Strength with Kim D of The Real Housewives
In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, Julie Lokun sits down with Kim D, the Bravo personality, boutique owner, and author, for a candid conversation about power, love, and fear. The discussion draws on her memoir My Life with the Big Boys, which Julie co-authored.
Kim describes growing up in New Jersey with a mother who clawed her way out of poverty and a stepfather she says held a high-ranking role in the Gambino crime family. She recalls a childhood of fur coats, expensive dresses, and nights at the Copacabana, alongside the moment her mother realized...
No More Excuses: Change Your Life Starting Today with Markus Kaulius
In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, Julie Lokun and co-host Mika sit down with Markus Kaulius, author of Play a Bigger Game, to explore how a 15-year-old with no confidence made a decisive choice to change the direction of his life.
Markus shares what rock bottom looked like for him, why habits and daily action matter more than long hours, and why changing the people around you can transform how you think and what you believe is possible. He also takes on the excuses of money and time, and explains why consistency over years, not...
Life After Plural Marriage with Janelle Brown of Sister Wives
In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, Julie Lokun sits down with Janelle Brown, a mother of six, farmer, life coach, and one of the best-known faces of reality TV, to talk about 25 years of plural marriage, the decision to leave, and the new chapter she is building on her own terms.
Janelle looks back at why her family went public, what it was like to live on camera for years, and how she learned to manage jealousy by understanding her own worth. She talks about raising children in the spotlight, loving her stepchildren as her...
Beauty From Within: Gina Cloud on Aging, Sex, and Self Worth
In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, Julie Lokun and Mika sit down with Gina Cloud, who has spent more than 25 years teaching women to strip away the lies they've absorbed about their bodies, sex, aging, and worth.
Gina opens by reframing the idea that a woman's power expires at 40, explaining that her work spans every stage of a woman's life starting with her first period, and that women actually grow more powerful with age once they stop absorbing the messaging fed to them since girlhood. She and Julie trace that conditioning back through generations of...
LSU vs. Texas A&M Preview: The Keys to Beating the Aggies
LSU looks to bounce back against Texas A&M in a crucial SEC matchup at Tiger Stadium. AP breaks down where the Tigers have the advantage, why slowing down Marcel Reed’s legs could decide the game, and what LSU needs to do offensively to get back on track. Plus, why protecting the football, establishing the run and finishing drives in the red zone will be critical against the Aggies.
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The Trust Talk with Emily Bouchard: Money, Marriage, and Inheritance
In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, Julie Lokun and co-host Mika talk with Emily Bouchard, a family dynamics coach who has spent over two decades inside the private conversations of ultra wealthy families, about the money secrets that quietly wreck families and the trust that keeps them from unraveling.
Emily opens with one of the more explosive cases from her career, an adult child who embezzled millions from trusting parents to fund an online subscription based addiction, and uses it to unpack how communication breakdowns, not the money itself, let the situation spiral for so...
How to Regulate Your Nervous System After Trauma with Mika Altidor and Simone Gisondi
What happens when childhood trauma doesn't stay in the past—but becomes something your body continues to carry?
In this powerful episode of the Get Obsessed Podcast, host Mika Altidor sits down with Simone Gisondi, host of the Health Confidential Podcast, for an extraordinary conversation about childhood trauma, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, survival mode, self-worth, and the connection between trauma and physical health.
Simone grew up in communist Romania in an environment marked by horrific physical and emotional abuse, scarcity, fear, and oppression. After her father escaped to Canada and eventually reunited the family, Si...
Beyond the Documentary: Dr. Christine Marie on Cults, Coercion, and Giving Voice To The Voiceless
In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, Julie Lokun continues her conversation with Dr. Christine Marie, going behind the scenes of Trust Me The False Prophet and the years she spent building trust inside the FLDS community.
Dr. Christine explains how vulnerability and the need to belong can make people susceptible to religious cults, how destructive groups can control thoughts, relationships, information, behavior, and emotions, and how she began recognizing troubling behavior surrounding Sam Bateman.
She also shares what happened after recording evidence of abuse, the challenges of working with law enforcement, and the...
Dr. Christine Marie of Trust Me: The False Prophet, Talks Inside the FLDS, Polygamy, and Building Trust (Part 1)
In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, Julie Lokun sits down with Dr. Christine Marie to unpack the story behind Trust Me The False Prophet and her years living in Short Creek, an FLDS community.
Christine explains why she moved to Short Creek in 2016, how her own experiences with polygamy shaped her initial perspective, and how getting to know FLDS families challenged some of the assumptions she had formed through sensational media coverage.
The conversation explores how cultic influence works, why Christine believes it is important to look at coercion rather than stereotypes, and how...
Sister Wives' Janelle Brown on Leaving Polygamy, Healing, and Finding Love Again
In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, Janelle Brown joins Julie Lokun to discuss her life after Sister Wives, from her years in polygamy and plural marriage to her new boyfriend, life after divorce, and her decision to leave Kody.
Janelle reflects on what everyday life looked like before the cameras, why the family chose to go public, and how living in a plural marriage taught her to examine jealousy, comparison, and her sense of self. She also shares how public scrutiny affected her, how her children experienced growing up on television, and how the loss...
The Peaceful Warrior Movie with Dan Millman
In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, Dan Millman joins Julie Lokun and Mika Altidor to explore the ideas behind The Way of the Peaceful Warrior and how they have shaped his approach to Personal development.
A former world champion athlete, coach, martial arts instructor, and author, Dan shares the experiences that inspired his most famous work and the real story behind Socrates.
From surviving a devastating motorcycle accident to building a 50-year marriage, Dan explains how adversity can become a source of strength, why Happiness is something we practice rather than wait for...
How Childhood Trauma Shapes Addiction and Self-Love with Dr. Nicki Monti
In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, Dr. Nicki Monti joins Julie Lokun and Mika Altidor to share how childhood trauma, addiction, and the search for self-love shaped both her life and her decades of helping others heal.
An experienced therapist, author, and speaker, she draws on both professional expertise and personal experience to challenge the stories that keep people stuck.
Drawing from more than four decades of sobriety, Dr. Nicki explores core wounds, emotional defenses, authenticity, and self-worth. She also reflects on caring for her late husband, working with public figures, and why...
Drugs, Sex and Addiction : A True Story Of Recovery and Redemption with Matt Grace
Matt Grace joins Julie Lokun and Mika Altidor to share the extraordinary story behind more than two decades of sobriety after years of severe drug addiction, alcohol addiction, sex addiction, and self-destructive behavior. He reflects on childhood behavioral issues, family history, enabling, privilege, and the early experiences that fueled his substance abuse.
Matt explains how accountability, firm family boundaries, and service to others became the foundation of his addiction recovery after countless opportunities to avoid consequences.
He also discusses why many families unintentionally prolong addiction, how his work shaped his views on addiction treatment, and...
Secrets of Beauty Pageants with Insider Tracy Heisler Drost, Mrs. Illinois
Get Obsessed with... doing the thing that scares you.
This week on Get Obsessed, Julie Lokun and Mika Altidor sit down with Tracy Heisler Drost, Mrs. Illinois 2025-26, for a conversation that goes way beyond the crown. Tracy pulls back the curtain on the world of pageantry — not the stereotype, the reality: the platform it builds, the doors it opens, and the personal growth that happens when you stop avoiding the things that make you uncomfortable and start leaning into them.
Tracy shares how competing as Mrs. Illinois became less about the title and more ab...
Summer Obsessions: Skincare, Cults, French Bulldogs and MORE with Julie Lokun
In this solo episode of Get Obsessed, host Julie Lokun opens up about the routines, rituals, and rabbit holes currently running her summer. She walks listeners through her non-negotiable morning routine — a one-hour walk, meditation, and setting a daily intention — and explains why mindset work has to happen before the to-do list. From there, Julie dives into her self-proclaimed identity as a "conference junkie," reflecting on her recent experience at BookThinkers and why in-person networking still drives more business growth than almost anything else available to entrepreneurs and content creators today.
The episode also covers Julie's current skin...
Trauma Healing, Family Trauma, and Finding Home with Dr. Sherrie Campbell
In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, hosts Julie Lokun and Mika Altidor welcome Dr. Sherrie Campbell for a powerful conversation about trauma healing, overcoming family trauma, recognizing emotional abuse, and finding freedom from a toxic family dynamic.
Inspired by her new book You Are Home, Dr. Campbell explains how survivors can recover from emotional neglect and childhood trauma by rebuilding their sense of safety, strengthening self-worth, and establishing healthy boundaries.
She shares why therapy, self-healing, and inner child healing are essential to improving mental health and breaking cycles of generational trauma. This episode...
Maddye Trew on American Idol Rejection, Mariah Carey and Her Viral Country Anthem "Single of the Year"
Meet the country star who is singing the anthem for single girls everywhere! Today we're getting obsessed with rising country star Maddye Trew — a Memphis-born singer-songwriter whose voice is as bold as her spirit.
From her roots in Memphis to her journey to Nashville, Maddye brings heart, humor, and honesty to her music. Her breakout banger — "Single of the Year" — is not just a song. It's an anthem for single women everywhere: raising a glass, owning independence, and celebrating life with a beer in hand instead of wallowing over a broken heart.
But Maddye's road wasn't...
After 90 Day Fiancé: With TLC Favorites David and Annie
In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, David Toborowsky and Annie Suwan of 90 Day Fiancé join Julie Lokun and Mika Altidor for a candid 90 Day Fiancé cast interview about love, resilience, family, and the realities of life beyond reality television.
From their unconventional beginning to becoming one of the most recognizable couples in the franchise, David and Annie share the experiences that shaped their relationship both on and off screen.
The conversation explores the challenges and rewards of cross-cultural marriage, navigating public scrutiny as TLC reality TV personalities, and overcoming the doubts that surrounded th...
Google, Digital Privacy, and Online Surveillance with Dr. Robert Epstein
In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, Dr. Robert Epstein, psychologist, author, and Senior Research Psychologist at the American Institute for Behavioral Research and Technology, joins hosts Julie Lokun and Mika Altidor to discuss the growing influence of Google and other technology companies on privacy, behavior, and society.
Drawing from years of research, congressional testimony, and investigations into online manipulation, Dr. Epstein explains how search engines, online surveillance, and algorithmic systems can shape decisions without users realizing it. The conversation explores digital hygiene, election interference, artificial intelligence (AI), internet addiction, and practical ways individuals can protect...
Beyond Survival: Stefano Siciliano on Finding Freedom
Host Mika Altidor continues a Get Obsessed podcast conversation with Stefano Siciliano, using the life of 1800s abolitionist John Brown to question claims that today is the worst time in history. Mika notes Brown endured extreme hardship, high child and maternal mortality, and fought slavery despite being white, ultimately giving his life for the cause. Stefano argues that while methods and appearances change, the fundamental “mechanic” remains: the pursuit of freedom from what is not true, with modern slavery expressed through deception, banking, and corrupt political systems. He says fear of loss drives greed and manipulation until people hit a cr...
Unlocking the Unknown: Exploring Out-of-Body Journeys with Stefano Siciliano
On the Get Obsessed podcast, host Mika Altidor interviews Stefano Siciliano, an American lifelong personal growth and spiritual path practitioner who began having spontaneous out-of-body experiences (OBEs) around age seven or eight and later learned to induce them. Inspired by Robert Monroe’s books, Stefano trained at the Monroe Institute, became a trainer in Europe, helped bring the technology to Eastern Bloc countries after the Soviet Republic collapsed, and now supports and endorses Darius J. Wright’s work. Stefano explains OBEs as normal and connected to sleep, dreams, and lucid dreaming, describing “mind awake, body asleep” as akin to deep med...
From King Of The Hill to Minimum Wage: The Marcus Ogden Story That Will Rewire How You Think About Ego, Addiction & Reinvention
If you haven't listened to last week's sit-down with former NFL star Marcus Ogden yet — go do that first. This week, Julie and Mika return to unpack every layer of his extraordinary rise, fall, and second act. Marcus went from being a dominant NFL player and minority contractor holding Baltimore's top government contract — to making $8.15 an hour cleaning restrooms. This is what rock bottom really looks like, and more importantly, what the climb back up teaches us all.
Jules and Mika explore how Marcus was able to share his story without emotional charge — speaking from wisdom rather than w...
Ego, Life After the NFL, and the Truth About Rebuilding with Marques Ogden
What we are obsessed with!
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In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, Marques Ogden talks with hosts Julie Lokun and Mika Altidor about how ego shaped his life after the NFL and what it ultimately cost him.
A former...
Modern Mom Problems : A Podcast We Are Obsessed with ft. Tara Clark and Dr. Rachel NYC
Mika Altidor and Julie Lokun are handing the mic over to the powerhouse behind Modern Mom Problems, Tara Clark. In this featured episode, Tara sits down with the iconic Dr. Rachel NYC (Dr. Rachel Goldman) to discuss her transformative new book, When Life Happens.
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The conversation dives deep into the "mental load" and how our brains are often wired for survival in a modern world that doesn't have bears, but does have endless "pings" and social comparisons. Dr. Rachel breaks down the psychology of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)...
Savannah Louie on Winning Survivor 49, Haters, and Owning the Edit
What we are obsessed with!
We are OBSESSED with all things self-care and the wonderful products at COZY EARTH- that include the best bed sheets ever (JULIE IS OBSESSED) and the warmest, most indulgent robes (MIKA IS OBSESSED).
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In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, Savannah Louie sits down with hosts Julie Lokun and Mika Altidor to share what it means to be a true survivor, how resilience is built under pressure...
Numerology as a Tool for Healing Panic Attacks and Emotional Patterns with Silvia Araya
What we are obsessed with!
We are OBSESSED with all things self-care and the wonderful products at COZY EARTH- that include the best bed sheets ever (JULIE IS OBSESSED) and the warmest, most indulgent robes (MIKA IS OBSESSED).
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In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, Silvia Araya joins hosts Julie Lokun and Mika Altidor in a deeply personal and insightful conversation where numerology, anxiety, and panic attacks intersect, revealing how emotional patterns, sensitivity, and lived experiences shape the way we...
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How to Scale Your Business (From $1.5M in Debt to Multi-Million Dollar Success)
If you are a regular on the GET OBSESSED feed, you know that obsession is the fuel for success—but strategy is the engine. In this crossover episode, we ar...
Nervous System Regulation and Trauma Healing Through Chakras with Chris Wasko
What we are obsessed with!
We are OBSESSED with all things self-care and the wonderful products at COZY EARTH- that include the best bed sheets ever (JULIE IS OBSESSED) and the warmest, most indulgent robes (MIKA IS OBSESSED).
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In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, Chris Wasko joins hosts Julie Lokun and Mika Altidor in a powerful conversation around chakras, nervous system regulation, and trauma healing, sharing how these elements shape emotional patterns, intuitive abilities, and the path to aut...
Modern Dating, Self-Worth, and Confidence with Dating Expert Kerry Brett
Welcome to the Get Obsessed Podcast, where transformation is the standard and playing small is no longer an option.
In this episode, hosts Julie Lokun, JD and Mika Altidor bring you an unfiltered conversation with Kerry Brett, renowned dating expert, author of Shot at Love, and host of the Shot at Love Podcast. Together, they explore how dating has evolved in today’s digital-first world—and what it truly takes to build meaningful, aligned relationships.
From dating apps and ghosting to confidence and personal branding, this episode goes far beyond surface-level advice. It challenges listeners to r...
Understanding Our Nervous Systems: Simone Gisondi on Triumph Over Trauma
Overcoming Trauma and Healing: A Journey from Communist Romania to Empowerment
In this episode of the 'Get Obsessed' podcast, host Mika Altidor interviews Simone Gisondi, host of the 'Health Confidential' podcast. Simone shares her compelling story of growing up in a physically and emotionally abusive environment in communist Romania, where she had to navigate scarcity and oppression. She recounts her father's escape to Canada, subsequently reuniting the family in a new country where they faced additional challenges of integration and survival. Simone's narrative delves into the lasting impacts on her nervous system and overall health, which resulted...
Rise of a Rocker: Andrew Spaulding's Journey to Sobriety and Success
Overcoming Addiction and Finding Clarity: Andrew Spalding on Get Obsessed Podcast
In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, Andrew Spaulding, owner of Corpse Paint Records, shares his transformative journey from struggling with alcoholism to achieving clarity through sobriety, weight loss, and meditation. Andrew delves into the challenges he faced, including managing depression and unlearning destructive behaviors, and how discovering Dr. Joe Dispenza's work played a pivotal role in his healing process. They discuss the power of taking ownership of one's life and the profound impact of meditation. Andrew also recounts his professional achievements in the music...
Overcoming the Silence: Men’s Mental Health and Post-Traumatic Success with Kevin Donaldson
In this powerful episode of Get Obsessed, we sit down with Kevin Donaldson—a former police officer, host of The Suffering Podcast, and co-author of the groundbreaking book MAN YOU ARE CRAZY. Kevin shares his raw, personal journey through trauma and recovery, shedding light on why so many men suffer in silence. We dive deep into the cultural stigmas surrounding masculinity, the physiological impact of "toughing it out," and how men can reclaim their lives through vulnerability and community.
Key Takeaways
The "Man Box" Trap: How traditional expectations of masculinity prevent men from se...
How To Spend Less Money And Feel Great
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How to Get Out of Debt When You're Broke serves as a roadmap to hope for those struggling with debt while facing financial constraints. Overflowing with practical guidance, this handbook reveals crucial methods to liberate yourself from the clutches of debt, even when resources are limited.
Discover invaluable tips on prioritizing expenses wisely and cutting unnecessary costs to maximize every penny. Unearth innovative approaches for negotiating with creditors, exploring debt consolidation avenues, and navigating repayment plans that align with...
How to Manifest Your Dreams Through Thought, Energy, and Action with Julie Lokun
The Law of Attraction Explained: How to Manifest Your Dreams Through Thought, Energy, and Action
Personal Development | Manifestation | Mindset | Law of Attraction Podcast
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Have you ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly manifest success, abundance, love, and fulfillment—while others feel stuck repeating the same cycles? The answer may lie in...
Body Positivity Vs. Body Shaming
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1. The Body Image Cycle
Julie breaks down the emotional stages many women experience in their relationship with their bodies:
Awareness: When we first notice our bodies being judged — often as young girls.
Comparison: Measuring ourselves against unrealistic beauty standards and social media ideals.
Criticism: Internalizing those comparisons and tu...
Near Death Experience after a Stroke with Nancy Spano
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In this heartfelt episode of Get Obsessed, host Julie Lokun sits down with Nancy Spano, the inspiring author of Stroke of Love. Nancy shares the day her life changed forever when she suffered a massive stroke at age 46 and the profound near-death experience that followed.
Nancy’s story is raw, emotional, and filled with hope. She takes listeners through the moments leading up to her stroke...
