Romance novels have been brushed off as undeserving of literary value for years. In recent years, however, there has been a shift in how people view romance novels. Writers of romance novels are beginning to earn respect for their work, and readers are beginning to see the value in them as well. There's something about a good romance novel that just draws us in, and we can't help but root for the characters to find their happily ever after. These stories have a way that can transport you to anot...
Aug 18, 2022•33 min•Ep. 86
When a marriage breaks down, it can be hard on everyone involved. But, when children are caught in the middle, it can be even more challenging. Parental alienation is a form of emotional abuse that can happen during a divorce. It occurs when one parent tries to turn the child against the other parent. It can be hard to know what to do when your child is being alienated from you. You may feel like you are walking on eggshells all the time. Or you may feel like you are exhausting all your options ...
Aug 11, 2022•38 min•Ep. 85
We are constantly evolving and growing day by day. We face many challenges and obstacles in our lives, and sometimes it can feel like we're just trying to survive. It's been said that we all have two lives. The first life is the one we live until we realize we have a second life. The second life is the one we live after discovering our purpose to lead a fulfilling life. For our guest Charlie Cifarelli, he found his purpose in life through a viral video of a homeless man's companion named Star, w...
Aug 04, 2022•34 min•Ep. 84
Energy Vampires are everywhere. They take and take and take and you are left depleted and exhausted. Today is the day you start saying no to the energy vampires in your lives. You need to take the reigns of your energy and reach out to get poured into it. Learn About Omega-3s: With Orlo Nutrition What is an energy vampire? How can you recognize one? Relationships are always an energy exchange. Accoriding to Dr. Judith Orloff, to stay feeling our best, we must ask ourselves: Who gives us energy? ...
Jul 30, 2022•6 min•Ep. 83
This episode is not for the faint of heart. Jennifer Jost lost her 2 small children at the hands of her husband. Her babies were taken away from her and for all intense and purposes, most people would give up. The death of her children at the hands of her husband is a terrible story-but Jennifer Jost is making her test in life her testimony. Many people give up when they encounter difficulties in their lives. They may feel like they can't go on or that they're not strong enough to overcome their...
Jul 28, 2022•27 min•Ep. 82
Julie had the amazing opportunity to talk with Joe Kenda, the star of Discovery Network's hit television show Homicide Hunter. This got her thinking about the fragility of life. We hope you are inspired by the message she received from a true hero. Kenda has seen the most unimaginable situations. Kenda has seen the death of the most gruesome ilk. Stress seems diminished when you get out of your own head. There are a lot of bad things that are going on in this world. Understanding that your probl...
Jul 27, 2022•4 min
There are moments in our lives when we know we are capable of more than we currently do. We have a glimpse of the person we could become if we decide to pursue it. But sometimes, things or events get in the way of our happiness and success. For Tia, she grieved immensely after her sister's sudden death and felt immense loneliness and disconnection from others. This turned her world inside out and temporarily held her back from becoming what she desires to be. As our guest Evan Carmichael stated,...
Jul 14, 2022•21 min•Ep. 80
Our mind has a tremendous impact on our lives and our happiness. What we believe affects what we do and how we feel. The choices we make with our minds can lead to a more fulfilled life or a life of anxiety and stress. For our guest Dr. Victor Manzo, to lead a more fulfilled life, we must learn how to leverage our minds and reframe our mindsets. By doing these, we open ourselves up to new and exciting possibilities. We can begin to see the beauty in life that we may have been missing before due ...
Jun 30, 2022•29 min•Ep. 78
Get Obsessed with us. Collectively we are a nutritionist, a master certified life coach, an attorney, and a self-esteem expert. We dive into topics that uncover the essence of the human experience. Our stories are one of kicking fear in the face and taking a leap of faith. We are equally obsessed with the works of Brene Brown and are inspired to study and understand the 30 core emotions. Each week we will explore another emotion, talk to experts in their field and inspire you to live the life yo...
Jun 23, 2022•39 min•Ep. 77
Are you a rule follower? Is your love for rules allowing you to like a maverick mindset? #breaktherules Inspired by the movie Top Gun and the mindset of Maverick-this is the tools you need to live an unorthodox life. How can we, as humans up our game with emotional integrity? Quite simply it is to take calculated risks and be authentic. Ask yourself- are feeling burnout from doing everything and nothing is happening? If the answer is yes, listen on. Personal and professional satisfaction starts ...
Jun 14, 2022•7 min•Ep. 75
What is the Enneagram? Truity.com explains: According to the Enneagram, each of the nine personality types is defined by a particular core belief about how the world works. This core belief drives your deepest motivations and fears — and fundamentally shapes a person's worldview and the perspective through which they see the world and the people around them. Our core beliefs are not necessarily incorrect, but they can be limiting and operate as “blinders” for people. Understanding our Enneagram ...
Jun 09, 2022•47 min•Ep. 74
Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee this week inspired this story of a lesson learned about the fairytale we are all hoping to live. Inspired by the life of Princess Diana, Jules takes a trip down memories lane as we revisit the fairytale wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles. The story of a Princess who believed in her fairytale. The tragedy of Princess Diana is one engrained in history forever. We all have a story within us. What is that story and where does this story come from? Do you know you ...
Jun 06, 2022•7 min•Ep. 73
In this episode, Heidi Dunstan talks about how to deal with grief and help somebody grieving. She talks about why grief is love and why grieving should never be done alone by someone in grief. Many times, grief is love. They have to find a new way to love their person. Heidi reminds us that grief is not just when the funeral happens. It happens for months and years after. She reveals the power of asking, "How's today?" to someone who is in grief and wants to run away. This episode is perfect for...
Jun 04, 2022•30 min•Ep. 72
What is your zone of genius? And how do we release the spiral away from our zone of genius? In this minisode, we talk about the zone of genius and how to get yourself there. It is a lot easier to spiral downwards than spiral upwards. Ask yourself--are you a human doing or a human being? Who do you want to be? When you are confident in your zone of genius you can combat imposter syndrome and self-doubt. When you are confident in your zone of genius you are able to take a leap of faith and grow re...
Jun 03, 2022•5 min
Brené Brown, author of Atlas of the Heart (a book we are obsessed with), stated that: “The heart of compassion is really acceptance. The better we are at accepting ourselves and others, the more compassionate we become.” In today's times, women of all ages and backgrounds are speaking up and taking the lead. This newfound power leads to great strides in both our personal and professional lives, but it doesn't come easy. For many women, self-acceptance is an ongoing journey that requires resilien...
Jun 02, 2022•21 min•Ep. 71
Guess whose business bestie is changing the WORLD? That would be us and we have the do-gooder Corinna Bellizzi on OBSESSED! We don't mean she is a goodie two shoes-we mean she is a thought leader in sustainability and social impact. Corinna Bellizzi is Julie's co-host on The Mediacasters and an inspirational human who makes everyone around her better. Enjoy this reprise with our hero, Corinna! In this episode, Corinna Bellizzi talks about living a sustainable life and making a social impact. She...
May 22, 2022•30 min
What is shame? Brené Brown, author of Atlas of the Heart (a book we are obsessed with), defined shame as: The intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love, belonging, and connection. It thrives on secrecy, silence, and judgment, [growing] exponentially into every corner and crevice of our lives. Shame is an often overlooked and misunderstood emotion. Many people do not realize that shame is actually one of the most damaging emotions and c...
May 19, 2022•29 min•Ep. 69
This is the one hack that can change the way you navigate life. In this minisode of Obsessed listen to Jules explain how you can deal with life's biggest challenges. If you are navigating parenting or a difficult relationship or career upset-listen to today's episode of the #obsessedpodcast. We have no control in life. Period. As humans, we think we have control. We want to have control over our relationships, our careers and our kids. And when we are met with drama or trauma, we have the choice...
May 18, 2022•4 min
There is nothing better than your bestie to keep you accountable for up-leveling your life. Accountability is a key factor in the success of hitting goals. When we do life alone-life gets scary. This episode is a very special reprise of a conversation with one of the brightest minds in personal development. In this episode, Abbie Volz talks about the evolution revolution and the importance of having a GOAL friend! She shares the value of surrounding yourself with people who exclude and amplify y...
May 16, 2022•22 min•Ep. 128
After over a year together, the Obsessed team, Julie Lokun, Tia Walden, and Mika Altidor share their insights from lessons learned from expert guests in personal development. Listen to this intimate conversation on how this little podcast has changed so many lives--including ours. This roller coaster of life, at points, seems unfair. Especially when we are thrust into a traumatic situation. We have the privilege of talking with amazing experts every day. This privilege is not taken lightly. In f...
May 13, 2022•26 min•Ep. 68
In today’s episode, we have a very special guest, Dr. Laura Berman. She is a best-selling NY Times author of 8 books and hosted and starred in several TV shows including, OWN’s In The Bedroom with Dr. Laura Berman with Oprah. Dr. Laura earned two Masters and a Ph.D. degree from New York University and is a regular expert on love and relationships on TV, radio, and written media and is on the advisory board of the Dr. Oz show. We talked to Dr. Laura about her book Quantum Love and the heart-shatt...
May 08, 2022•55 min•Ep. 126
What is anger? Brené Brown, author of Atlas of the Heart (a book we are obsessed with), defined anger as: An emotion that we feel when something gets in the way of a desired outcome or when we believe there’s a violation of the way things should be. Anger is a powerful emotion. It can make us feel strong and in control, or it can make us feel out of control and destructive. But whatever kind of anger we feel, one thing is always true: We believe that someone or something else is to blame for the...
May 05, 2022•27 min•Ep. 67
If you have been knocked down and all the odds are against you, you will love this story with Olympian Kelly Gunther. Kelly Gunther knows resilience. Kelly Gunther knows what it is like to be under so much pressure you want to explode. This reprise of our chat with Kelly, brings to the forefront a conversation about grit and determination. Kelly's Olympic dreams were almost dashed-yet she found it deep in her soul to get back up again. Her story is profound and life-changing. In this episode, Ol...
May 02, 2022•24 min
Get Obsessed with living a full life. If you are not feeling alive everyday-you need to listen to this podcast. This is your wake-up call. Always keep close to what makes you feel alive. Do you need to change? What do you want to change? Do you need a change in your career, relationships, or your health? Change is hard. Our brains do not like change. Our brains like patterns. Get the free Enneagram test below! Are you unhappy with your life? This episode will guide you to inspired action. Surrou...
May 01, 2022•9 min•Ep. 66
In our society, we learn from others that our emotions are bad, and we need to tough it out, power through, and be all smiles and sunshine. We learn to bottle up our emotions, eventually turning into shame or guilt. We don't know how to deal with them, so we shove them away and ignore them until they come back louder than ever before. When we're feeling our emotions, we might feel like we need to get rid of them as quickly as possible or that they make us a problem that needs fixing. But this mu...
Apr 28, 2022•37 min•Ep. 65
In this episode of Obsessed, we talk all things, hormones, aging, pregnancy, and everything in between. We are continually inspired by the works of our favorite researcher and badass Brene Brown. Author and researcher Brene Brown writes, “We associate vulnerability with emotions that we want to avoid such as fear, shame, and uncertainty, yet we often lose sight of the fact that vulnerability is also the birthplace of joy, belonging, creativity, authenticity, and love.” At 55, Neeahtima Dowdy rea...
Apr 21, 2022•30 min•Ep. 64
Are you looking for a new podcast? Are you looking for fresh perspectives that change the way you think about your world? As you know we are obsessed with podcasts. We love true crime podcasts, comedy podcasts, self-improvements podcasts, therapy podcasts and the list goes on and on. This is why we love the new network of podcasts called Podtease. Listen To Podtease here: Podtease | Podcast on Spotify Each week we'll grant your wish! We'll surprise and delight you with binge-worthy podcasts, tha...
Apr 20, 2022•5 min
What is belonging? Brené Brown, author of Atlas of the Heart (a book we are obsessed with), defines belonging as: A practice that requires us to be vulnerable, get uncomfortable, and learn how to be present with people without sacrificing who we are. We have to belong to ourselves as much as we need to belong to others. Any belonging that asks us to betray ourselves is not true belonging. We all want to feel like we belong, that we are a part of something. It's a basic human need that drives our...
Apr 14, 2022•29 min•Ep. 63
In this very special we go deep into trauma. If you have experienced trauma or generational trauma, join this powerful conversation with one of our favorite healers. Understand the why behind what is happening to you now. Understand why you do the things you do and become the master of your history. Contextualize your history so you can be more powerful. If you have relationship problems, or career problems this episode is a must-listen. Get a great understanding of your life to create a future....
Apr 10, 2022•30 min•Ep. 62
What is stress? Brené Brown, author of Atlas of the Heart (a book we are obsessed with), says that: We feel stressed when we evaluate environmental demand as beyond our ability to cope successfully. This includes elements of unpredictability, uncontrollability, and feeling overloaded. Stress seems to be an inevitable part of our lives. Some people feel they can cope with the demands of life relatively quickly, while others feel they are constantly under stress and struggle to keep up. When we fe...
Apr 07, 2022•29 min•Ep. 61
