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by Julie Lokun and Mika Altidor
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 truly takes to succeed. Mika is a fierce business owner and meditation facilitator obsessed with self-development who knows what it takes to turn a life around. Together they bring zero filters, radical honesty, and an unshakable belief that you were built for more than you've been told. We go places other podcasts won't. We have explored the inner world of Scientology — the beliefs, the pull, the controversy, and what it means for the people inside it. We sat with Janelle Brown from TLC's Sister Wives and went deep into what it really looks like to live outside the lines of what society calls normal, to question everything, and to find your own definition of family and freedom. Dr. Christine Marie, featured in the #1 Netflix documentary Trust Me: The False Prophet, joined us to unpack manipulation, control, and how even the smartest people can be led astray — and more importantly, how to find your way back. These are not comfortable conversations. They are necessary ones. And then there are the guests who show up to teach you how to build. Gary Vaynerchuk on turning obsession into empires. Evan Carmichael on finding your purpose and never letting go. David Meltzer on staying grateful and driven when the odds are stacked against you. Jim Kwik, author of Limitless, on unlocking what your mind is actually capable of. Dr. Laura Berman — Oprah's go-to love expert — on grief, healing, and choosing to keep living fully. Dr. Nadine Macaluso on trauma and reclaiming your story. Dr. Sherrie Campbell on breaking free from toxic relationships for good. Gina DeVee, the woman who inspired this show to exist, on building a life entirely on your own terms. Kim D. from The Real Housewives and Lt. Joe Kenda, the Homicide Hunter, on the stories that shape us. At the heart of every episode is one question: how do we actually live our best life — not the curated version, not the one we perform for others, but the real one? The one that lights us up, challenges us, and makes us feel fully alive. That is what we are building here, one conversation at a time.
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- 3 days ago37 min
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 couples who appear on these shows. The conversation also looks at where producers should draw ethical lines, using the America’s Next Top Model documentary as an example. Tiana talks about how casting is shifting toward influencers, what she notices as an editor, and the villain and hero archetypes that drive a story. The episode wraps with a rapid-fire reality TV round and a look at what episode one of The Petty Headquarters would be if it became its own reality show. In this episode, we discuss: 01:30 How growing up on reality TV led Tiana to start The Petty Headquarters 06:48 Why networks like TLC market a polished brand while drama stays behind the scenes 10:14 Whether celebrity couples are real or a PR stunt, and how the spotlight strains families 16:16 When producers cross boundaries, and what their ethical duty should be 21:14 Why conflict, villains, and heroes make a good reality TV story 23:36 The shift toward influencer casting and what it means for “reality” 27:14 A rapid-fire round on Bravo housewives, Bachelor villains, messy breakups, and more 34:07 What episode one of The Petty Headquarters reality show would look like ABOUT THE GUEST: Tiana Locke is the founder and host of The Petty Headquarters, a podcast covering reality TV recaps, celebrity drama, and pop culture. Rather than just gossiping, she analyzes how women perform identity, power, love, and survival on camera, and what that says about the people watching at home. Tiana is also a podcast brand strategist who helps creators grow and monetize their shows. She has been editing for over 12 years and co-hosts The Petty Headquarters with her girlfriend and business partner. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: (Episode) Julie’s conversation with Keandra Jackson, an accredited family therapist who analyzes pop culture and has served as an on-hand therapist for reality TV shows on Oprah Winfrey’s network (Episodes) Past Get Obsessed reality TV guests: Janelle Brown of Sister Wives, David Toborowski of 90 Day Fiancé, Savannah Louie (winner of Survivor 49), and Hardy of The Golden Bachelor (Netflix documentary) Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model - https://media.netflix.com/en/only-on-netflix/81928842 CONNECT WITH TIANA LOCKE: Website: https://thepettyheadquarters.com Instagram (Tiana): https://www.instagram.com/its.tianalocke Instagram (The Petty Headquarters): https://www.instagram.com/thepettyheadquarters LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tianalocke/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePettyHeadquarters TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pettysimproductions Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/ThePettyHeadquarters Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-petty-headquarters/id1703678575 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0GrqHPYkRrEe65VtrsRgCx ABOUT GET OBSESSED Website: www.getobsessedpodcast.com Be a Guest! http://www.getobsessedguest.com Reach Out To Us! hello@getobsessedmedia.com The Get Obsessed podcast is dedicated to exploring the passions, mindsets, and habits that drive high performers. We believe that what you obsess over defines your future. LISTEN, RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE - Get Obsessed : With Living Your Best Life - Podcast - Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-obsessed-with-living-yo
- 1 weeks ago1h 3m
Mob Stepfather, Dangerous Love, and Finding Her Strength with Kim D
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 the true cost of that life. She also shares how fashion and animals became lifelong sources of comfort. The conversation moves through Kim’s relationships, from her high school love to a dangerous marriage and her escape from it, to the partner she calls the love of her life. Kim offers frank advice on choosing the right person to have children with, explains why she is happy living on her own terms today, and encourages listeners who are struggling to reach out for support. In this episode, we discuss: How Kim’s mother rose out of poverty and shaped her strength Growing up in the orbit of her stepfather’s world and what she understood about it as a child The confirmation and communion weekend that changed her mother’s view of that life Why clothes and animals became Kim’s refuge, plus the story of Rocco-turned-Coco A high school love story and the choices that led to a very different kind of relationship Advice on how to tell a great boyfriend from a good husband and father Leaving a violent marriage and why preparing before you leave matters Kim’s soulmate, the life they built, and why she now enjoys her solitude Why getting the right professional help matters, and where to find support ABOUT THE GUEST: Kim DePaola, known to fans as Kim D, is a television personality, entrepreneur, and author best known for her recurring role on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New Jersey. She is the founder of Posche, a women’s fashion boutique established in 2007 and featured on the show. Kim is the author of the memoir My Life with the Big Boys, co-authored with Julie Lokun, and the host of the podcast Get Real with Kim D, where she covers reality TV and the cases making headlines. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: (Book) My Life with the Big Boys by Kim D and Julie Lokun - https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Life-Big-Boys-Kim-Paola/dp/B0D6LTQT5V (Podcast) Get Real with Kim D (Book) My Life in the Mafia by Vincent Teresa (Support) Call 988 if you are struggling emotionally and need someone to talk to CONNECT WITH KIM D: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimdposche Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Kim-DePaola-100078877961747/ X: https://x.com/KimDPosche Podcast, Get Real with Kim D: https://www.patreon.com/cw/GetRealwithKimD Shop Posche & the book: https://www.poschebykimd.com ABOUT GET OBSESSED Website: www.getobsessedpodcast.com Be a Guest! http://www.getobsessedguest.com Reach Out To Us! hello@getobsessedmedia.com The Get Obsessed podcast is dedicated to exploring the passions, mindsets, and habits that drive high performers. We believe that what you obsess over defines your future. LISTEN, RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE - Get Obsessed : With Living Your Best Life - Podcast - Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-obsessed-with-living-your-best-life/id1559480972 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 weeks ago27 min
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 overnight success, is what builds a bigger life. The conversation also covers how to handle setbacks when life gets in the way, how to choose mentors and role models who reflect the values you want for yourself, and how Markus came to see growing up without a father as a gift. He challenges listeners to find one answer to the question “what if my biggest scar was actually my greatest gift?” In this episode, we discuss: Markus’s rock bottom at 15 and the decision that changed his trajectory What rock bottom looks and feels like, and why habits and same-day action matter Why changing your environment and surrounding yourself with growth-minded people accelerates change Moving past the excuses of money and time Consistency, the myth of overnight success, and how to handle setbacks Choosing role models and mentors with integrity and the life you want Reframing family trauma and a father’s absence as a gift ABOUT THE GUEST: Markus Kaulius is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of multiple eight and nine-figure businesses. He is a USA Today top 10 best-selling author and a speaker who mentors CEOs and executives on growth, mindset, health, and faith. He is best known as the founder of Magnum Nutraceuticals, the supplement brand he grew from a startup to over $170 million in global sales before selling it in 2023. His work and insights have been featured on major media including PBS, Fox News, and CNN. Markus is the author of Play a Bigger Game: Seven Universal Principles to Experience True Fulfillment and Win at Life. His latest venture is Five Talent Capital, an investment fund that pairs uncorrelated investing with a mission to pull one million children out of the sex trade. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: (Book) Play a Bigger Game - https://playabiggergame.com CONNECT WITH MARKUS KAULIUS: Website: https://playabiggergame.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markus.kaulius Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markuskaulius/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markuskaulius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkusKaulius ABOUT GET OBSESSED Website: www.getobsessedpodcast.com Be a Guest! http://www.getobsessedguest.com Reach Out To Us! hello@getobsessedmedia.com The Get Obsessed podcast is dedicated to exploring the passions, mindsets, and habits that drive high performers. We believe that what you obsess over defines your future. LISTEN, RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE - Get Obsessed : With Living Your Best Life - Podcast - Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-obsessed-with-living-your-best-life/id1559480972 Timestamp: 00:00 Cold open: “are you ready to play a bigger game?” 01:03 Introducing Markus Kaulius and Play a Bigger Game 01:55 How Julie and Mika met Markus at the Bookthinkers event 03:23 Hitting rock bottom at 15 and deciding to change 04:37 What rock bottom looks and feels like, and why habits matter 06:43 Keeping the change going when your environment stays the same 10:25 What to do when money, time, or a bad situation feel like blockers 14:21 What happens when life gets in the way of the steps you take 16:28 The myth of overnight success and why consistency wins 18:36 The “excuse generation” and who to trust for guidance 19:45 Finding mentors with integrity (and the values you want) 23:32 Why growing up without a dad became Markus’s greatest gift 25:59 Julie and Mika’s closing message Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 weeks ago31 min
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 own, and how the family's approach to mental health changed after the loss of her son Garrison. She also reflects on his legacy, including a room dedicated to him at a local Humane Society. The conversation then turns to the unraveling of her marriage, the moment she knew it was truly over, and her views on empowering women through education, choice, and legal protection. Janelle shares her coaching work, her cross-country move to North Carolina to build a farm with her daughter Maddie and son-in-law Caleb, and her advice for anyone afraid to leave what feels familiar and start a second chapter. In this episode, we discuss: Life before the cameras and the ideal of the big, loving family Why the family went public and what it meant to be unscripted on TV Learning to move past jealousy and build self-worth Raising children in the spotlight and loving stepchildren as her own Garrison's legacy and normalizing open conversations about mental health The unraveling of the marriage and what made the final break permanent Why empowering women changes everything Starting over with a coaching business, a North Carolina farm, and a peaceful new life Advice for women who are afraid to leave and start a second chapter ABOUT THE GUEST: Janelle Brown is best known as one of the stars of TLC's Sister Wives, which premiered in 2010 and followed her family for more than a decade. She is a mother of six who left a decades-long plural marriage and rebuilt her life on her own terms. Janelle holds an accounting degree and has worked in financial services and real estate. In 2019 she became a certified health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and founded the wellness and coaching business Strive with Janelle. Her work now focuses on women in their second chapter, including empty nesters and women navigating major life transitions, helping them reclaim confidence, rediscover their passions, and design a life that feels like their own through Second Chapter Coaching. Janelle also co-founded Taeda Farms, a flower farm in North Carolina, with her daughter Maddie and son-in-law Caleb. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: (TV show) Sister Wives (TLC) - https://www.tvmaze.com/shows/1390/sister-wives (Coaching business) Strive with Janelle - https://www.secondchaptercoaching.com/ (Netflix documentary) Trust Me: The False Prophet - https://www.netflix.com/title/81758532 CONNECT WITH JANELLE BROWN: Website: https://www.secondchaptercoaching.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STRIVEwithJanelle X (Twitter): https://x.com/JanelleBrown117 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janellebrown117/ ABOUT GET OBSESSED Website: www.getobsessedpodcast.com Be a Guest! http://www.getobsessedguest.com Reach Out To Us! hello@getobsessedmedia.com The Get Obsessed podcast is dedicated to exploring the passions, mindsets, and habits that drive high performers. We believe that what you obsess over defines your future. LISTEN, RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE - Get Obsessed : With Living Your Best Life - Podcast - Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-obsessed-with-living-your-best-life/id1559480972 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Cold open and guest introduction 0:34 Life before the cameras and chasing the ideal family 2:05 Why the family went public 3:21 Learning to move past jealousy and build self-worth 7:03 Was the scrutiny worth it? 7:59 Raising children in the spotlight 9:06 Loving stepchildren as her own 11:15 The fear before the sho
- Sep 29, 202634 min
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 mothers, media, and advertising, and touch on the added layer that racialized beauty standards place on women of color. The conversation then moves into the shame surrounding menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause, the medicalization of women's bodies, and a ritual Gina teaches for honoring menstrual blood rather than treating it as something to hide. Gina and the hosts also dig into what she calls the masculinization of women in corporate life and modern dating, the loneliness she sees in how men and women relate to each other now, and her frustration with a version of feminism she feels has drifted into resentment rather than partnership. The conversation turns personal as Gina reflects on raising her daughter Alana, the values she tried to model rather than simply lecture about, and closes with a call for listeners to honor both their feminine and masculine sides instead of choosing one over the other. In this episode, we discuss: Why a woman's power has no expiration date, starting with her first period Generational conditioning around beauty, aging, and self worth The added layer of racialized beauty standards for women of color Shame and stigma around menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause The medicalization of women's bodies and a ritual for honoring menstrual blood The masculinization of women in corporate life, dating, and modern relationships Rethinking feminism, independence, and wanting to be protected and provided for Raising her daughter Alana and modeling rather than lecturing about self worth ABOUT THE GUEST: Gina Cloud has spent more than 25 years teaching women, working across every stage of a woman's life beginning with her first menstrual period. She has appeared on the Ricki Lake Show, been interviewed on Playboy Radio, delivered a TEDx talk, and written a book called WOMAN that reframes what it means to be a woman. Her work focuses on helping women release the shame attached to their bodies, sexuality, and aging, including the stigma surrounding menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause. She created the Sacred Facts of Life workshop to give young girls an honoring framework around their bodies before they get their first period, and she coaches women, including executives and former military service members, on reconnecting with their feminine power. Gina also hosts her own podcast, where she has been doing deep personal work with her daughter Alana ahead of a mother daughter episode the two of them are recording together. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: (Book) WOMAN by Gina Cloud - https://ginacloud.com/book/ (Book) Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret - https://judyblume.com/middle-margaret/ CONNECT WITH GINA CLOUD: Website: https://ginacloud.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Gina-Clouds-All-Things-Women/61560726219305/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/GinaCloud Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginacloud/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/redefiningwoman/videos ABOUT GET OBSESSED Website: www.getobsessedpodcast.com Be a Guest! http://www.getobsessedguest.com Reach Out To Us! hello@getobsessedmedia.com The Get Obsessed podcast is dedicated to exploring the passions, mindsets, and habits that drive high performers. We believ
- Sep 25, 202625 min
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Sep 22, 202628 min
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 long. She and the hosts talk about why wealth tends to amplify whatever is already present in a family rather than create new problems on its own, the difference between being brought in proactively (sometimes with children as young as five) versus after a crisis has already hit, and how sudden wealth events compare to generational wealth when it comes to raising children with values and work ethic. The conversation turns to death, inheritance, and estate planning, where Emily explains that a lack of relational trust, more than the money itself, is usually what causes families to fracture after a parent passes away, a theme she explores further in her upcoming book The Little Book of Trust and Money, co-authored with Charles Feltman. She also shares candid examples of financial infidelity between romantic partners, from hidden accounts that quietly fund children from a prior marriage to spouses discovering they are legally responsible for a partner's premarital debt or child support, and offers practical advice on prenups, separate versus joint accounts, and paying attention to how a partner responds to hard conversations before marriage. In this episode, we discuss: A recent case of an adult child embezzling millions from parents to fund an online subscription based addiction How wealth amplifies existing family dynamics rather than creating new ones Being brought in proactively, sometimes with children as young as five, versus after a crisis hits Sudden wealth events versus generational wealth and the different challenges each creates for kids Why estate planning conversations get missed and how unprepared inheritance can hit like a meteor The real root cause behind inheritance conflict: a lack of relational trust, not the money itself Financial infidelity in relationships, from hidden accounts to undisclosed debt and child support What to watch for in how a partner responds to hard conversations before marriage ABOUT THE GUEST: Emily Bouchard is a family dynamics coach, former marital and family therapist, and fractional chief learning officer to family offices, with more than two decades of experience working directly with ultra wealthy families. Her work focuses on family communication, trust, and inheritance, including helping blended families navigate prenups and sudden wealth events. She has given a TEDx talk on how to talk about inheritance without talking about money, addressing the fear many families have around discussing wealth openly. Emily is the co-author, with Charles Feltman (author of The Thin Book of Trust), of the upcoming The Little Book of Trust and Money: An Essential Primer for Families, which draws on the trust building principles she has used with families for the past 20 years. She has also written The Beginner's Guide to Purposeful Prenups, a resource to help couples work through their values before marriage. The Little Book of Trust and Money is currently available for presale. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: (TEDx Talk) How to Talk About Inheritance Without Talking About Money - https://youtu.be/tgtReUS15l8 (Book) The Little Book of Trust and Money: An Essential Primer for Families by Emily Bouchard and Charles Feltman, in presale - https://trustmoneyfamilies.com/ (Book) The Thin Book of Trust by Charles Feltman - https://www.bkconnection.com/books/title/the-thin-book-of-trust-third-edition (Book) The Beginner's Guide to Purposeful Prenups by Emily Bouchard - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1947341154 CONNECT WITH EMILY BOUCHARD: Website: https://emilybouchard.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emily.bouchard.391/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emily4families/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/e
- Sep 15, 202631 min
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, Simone faced an entirely new struggle: adapting to a new country while carrying the invisible effects of what she had survived. But survival has a cost. Years later, at just 35 years old, Simone suffered a major stroke. Her recovery became the beginning of a deeper exploration into trauma, stress, emotional health, the nervous system, and the ways our experiences can continue to affect us long after the danger has passed. Simone shares what she has learned about understanding and regulating the nervous system, recognizing survival responses, rebuilding self-worth, and creating healthier relationships with ourselves and others. In this episode, you'll hear about: • Growing up amid abuse and oppression in communist Romania • Simone's family's journey from Romania to Canada • How childhood trauma can affect us long into adulthood • Understanding the body's stress and survival responses • Nervous system regulation and emotional health • Simone's major stroke at age 35 and the journey that followed • The connection Simone discovered between her past experiences and her health • Relationships, identity, boundaries, and self-worth • Moving beyond survival and toward a more empowered life • Turning personal pain into purpose through Health Confidential CHAPTERS 00:00 — Introduction & Simone Gisondi 00:52 — Simone's Early Life and Childhood Trauma 03:42 — Growing Up in Communist Romania 12:58 — Immigrating to Canada 17:40 — Trauma, Stress and Physical Health 25:45 — Healing, Relationships and Self-Worth 27:56 — Final Thoughts CONNECT WITH SIMONE GISONDI Find Simone, Health Confidential, and her platforms here: https://linktr.ee/simone.gisondi If you've ever wondered why your body reacts even when your mind knows you're safe, why old experiences continue to influence present relationships, or what nervous system regulation actually means, this conversation is for you. GET OBSESSED with understanding yourself—not judging yourself. SEARCH TOPICS: nervous system regulation, childhood trauma recovery, trauma healing, survival mode, emotional regulation, nervous system dysregulation, stress response, trauma and physical health, self-worth after trauma, childhood abuse recovery, somatic healing, emotional health, healing from trauma, Simone Gisondi, Health Confidential Podcast, Get Obsessed Podcast, Mika Altidor, Julie Lokun #NervousSystemRegulation #TraumaHealing #ChildhoodTrauma #EmotionalHealing #SurvivalMode #TraumaRecovery #MentalWellness #SelfWorth #HealingJourney #GetObsessedPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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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 truly takes to succeed. Mika is a fierce business owner and meditation facilitator obsessed with self-development who knows what it takes to turn a life around. Together they bring zero filters, radical honesty, and an unshakable belief that you were built for more than you've been told. We go places other podcasts won't. We have explored the inner world of Scientology — the beliefs, the pull, the controversy, and what it means for the people inside it. We sat with Janelle Brown from TLC's Sister Wives and went deep into what it really looks like to live outside the lines of what society calls normal, to question everything, and to find your own definition of family and freedom. Dr. Christine Marie, featured in the #1 Netflix documentary Trust Me: The False Prophet, joined us to unpack manipulation, control, and how even the smartest people can be led astray — and more importantly, how to find your way back. These are not comfortable conversations. They are necessary ones. And then there are the guests who show up to teach you how to build. Gary Vaynerchuk on turning obsession into empires. Evan Carmichael on finding your purpose and never letting go. David Meltzer on staying grateful and driven when the odds are stacked against you. Jim Kwik, author of Limitless, on unlocking what your mind is actually capable of. Dr. Laura Berman — Oprah's go-to love expert — on grief, healing, and choosing to keep living fully. Dr. Nadine Macaluso on trauma and reclaiming your story. Dr. Sherrie Campbell on breaking free from toxic relationships for good. Gina DeVee, the woman who inspired this show to exist, on building a life entirely on your own terms. Kim D. from The Real Housewives and Lt. Joe Kenda, the Homicide Hunter, on the stories that shape us. At the heart of every episode is one question: how do we actually live our best life — not the curated version, not the one we perform for others, but the real one? The one that lights us up, challenges us, and makes us feel fully alive. That is what we are building here, one conversation at a time.
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