In this episode, the hosts - Jules, Tia, and Mika - catch up and share what they've been obsessed with lately. Jules shares the exciting news that he's been given the privilege of interviewing big names like Deepak Chopra, Drew Barrymore, Neil Patrick Harris, Timbaland, Gary Vaynerchuck, Damon John, Bobbi Brown, Ariana Huffington, and more. The trio also talks about the power of collaboration and the importance of human connections in personal growth and development. Tia, who recently became a n...
Apr 05, 2023•17 min•Ep. 117
Join Tia as she shares her raw experiences of her epiphany that there is nothing to fix? We discuss the beauty of embracing the present moment and accepting life as it is. Today's episode is centered around the question, "What if there is nothing to fix in my life?" We often get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, constantly trying to improve ourselves and our circumstances, but what if everything is already okay? Let's explore this concept further. Segment 1: Acknowledging the Present W...
Mar 12, 2023•9 min•Ep. 116
Welcome to the Obsessed Podcast, where we dive deep into all things Enneagram with the Enneagram superstar, Dr. Tom LaHue. In this episode, we will explore the nine different Enneagram types and how the Enneagram can change relationships. We are joined by co-hosts Life Coach Brittni Finlay and Enneagram Enthusiast and Pampered Chef Phenom Teri Bales. Learn more about Dr. Tom @ https://tomlahue.com The Enneagram is a personality typing system that helps individuals understand themselves and other...
Feb 27, 2023•42 min•Ep. 114
Welcome to the OBSESSED podcast, where we dive into the stories of people who are passionately driven to uncover the truth. Today we have the privilege of speaking with Gilbert King, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, and host of Bone Valley. Gilbert's focus is on the case of Leo Schofield, who has been wrongly accused of killing his wife Michelle and has been behind bars for over 36 years. Segment 1: Introduction to Gilbert King and Bone Valley Introduce Gilbert King as a Pulitzer Prize-winning aut...
Feb 12, 2023•30 min•Ep. 110
What is the Enneagram? Jules is taking a class on the enneagram and is so excited to share!⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇ The Enneagram can be a useful tool for individuals going through difficult challenges such as divorce or financial struggles by providing insight into their own personality type and how it may be impacting their experiences. For example, an individual who has identified as a type 3 on the Enneagram may have a tendency to overwork and strive for success, which could be contributing to the stress a...
Jan 29, 2023•7 min
You can do hard things. You are strong and you are capable to do ANYTHING! Tia Walden is back--after a post-partum break which involves loving on the cutest Obsessed baby of all times. Tia knows that you can do hard--we can do hard--listen in to her inspirational message, but first a note from Tia: Just trust the process, surrender to it, and. If today feels almost impossible to get through, remember that you have made it through the hardest days of your life in the past, and you will make it th...
Jan 24, 2023•4 min
Join our Queen Mika Altidor who explores what navigating life, love, and laughter in 2023. Mika, a certified life coach and self-esteem expert speaks to goals and how we can do big things in our lives. Specifically, Mika talks about the power of vision boards and building new relationships. The most important relationships start with the one you have with yourself. Mika is motivational and a woman who is doing things boldly to obtain the things she desires. Mika is a meditation expert and a teac...
Jan 20, 2023•8 min•Ep. 109
This one is dedicated to Barbra Walters- a pioneer in broadcast journalism and someone who shattered the glass ceiling. Join Jules as she shares her current obsessions which are things that bring her joy. Like binging on TRUE CRIME. Her new favorite true crime podcast: Crime and Cookie Juice https://crimeandcookiejuice.com About Crime and Cookie Juice: Crime And Cookie Juice is not your typical true-crime podcast. From the hosts of Investigation Discovery’s hit show “Reasonable Doubt,” Crime And...
Jan 07, 2023•7 min•Ep. 108
Are you tired of not being the best version of yourself? Does New Year make a difference? Did you make a New Year's Resolution? Big news--Resolutions FAIL! Commit yourself to one word for the year and remind yourself daily of who you want to be. This year dare to be great, lead your life with confidence. Listen to Julie Lokun as she shares her experience on New Year and how she rejects all resolutions. It is a lot of pressure to be one person one day and a new person the next. Take small steps, ...
Jan 01, 2023•5 min•Ep. 107
Leave us a voicemail and let us know what you think of the podcast or any topics you would like us to talk about: https://theobsessedpodcast.com Let's do things better the next year. Join Julie and Mika as they get deep in conversation with each other about the things that matter the most--what holds us back professionally and personally. According to scholastic.com: Around the age of seven, give or take a year, children enter a developmental phase known as the age of reason. “The age of reason ...
Dec 27, 2022•18 min•Ep. 106
Get ready Obsessors! Valerie Livesay is back and giving us a treat! Join us today as Valerie reads a chapter from her wildly successful book, Leaving The Ghost Light Burning. Make sure you check out her generous offer below ⬇⬇⬇ It can be challenging to catch up on old times when you haven't seen someone for a while. You may feel like you've changed, and they're still stuck in the past. This can especially happen when meeting a new person, your family, or another person you're accustomed to seein...
Dec 22, 2022•18 min•Ep. 105
It can be challenging to catch up on old times when you haven't seen someone for a while. You may feel like you've changed, and they're still stuck in the past. This can especially happen when meeting a new person, your family, or another person you're accustomed to seeing in a certain way. It can feel like they are pulling you back into the past, and you struggle to be seen as the person you are now. And it can be even more frustrating when your own family sees you this way. It's important to r...
Dec 16, 2022•35 min•Ep. 104
The game of ping pong, also known as table tennis, is often seen as a simple game that anyone can play. However, for Wally Green, ping pong saved his life and opened him up to all the possibilities that life had to offer, from the *mean streets* of the inner city to the international arena. For a guy born into a life of abuse and turmoil, Wally had a chance encounter with the sport that kept him out of jail and gave him a sense of purpose. At first, he was only interested in playing to bully tho...
Dec 08, 2022•38 min•Ep. 103
Everybody experiences difficulties, hurt, and pain in life. It would be more surprising if we did not encounter any problems at all. How we deal with these situations makes us who we are. The saying that we learn more from our failures than our successes is true, especially regarding toxicities and setbacks in our lives. These experiences can shape us in ways we never thought possible – for better or worse. However, we have the power to choose how these things impact us. We can either let them c...
Dec 01, 2022•32 min•Ep. 102
Laura Sexton is on a mission of teaching people about money. And she shares how we can be financially free in this episode. Shockingly, only 30% of US households have a long-term financial plan, and the average amount in savings among Americans is $7,000. Furthermore, less than half of the Americans have less than 10,000 in their retirement. Laura talks about the generational money habits and how we can break them and teach kids about money. She also discusses the importance of investing and fin...
Nov 24, 2022•27 min•Ep. 101
🦋Leave us a voicemail and we will reach out (and get some swag we are OBSESSED with) Obsessed (theobsessedpodcast.com) It's US! MIKA and JULES! We are so excited--as this is our 100th episode! WE MISS YOU TIA! And we are talking about all things flow state and energy. And we are talking puppies (especially Jule's new puppy Axl, a french bulldog). Understand the ebb and flow of life. Mika is a seeker of truth and is on a quest to understand the ebb and flow of life. Life is a roller coaster. We ...
Nov 22, 2022•24 min•Ep. 100
The Enneagram is an ancient wisdom tradition used for centuries to help people understand themselves and others. It is a powerful self-awareness and personal growth tool that can be used in all areas of life, from relationships to work to spirituality. It provides us with a map of nine different personality types, each with a unique way of seeing the world and interacting with others. By understanding our personality type, we can gain insight into our strengths and weaknesses and learn how to li...
Nov 17, 2022•21 min•Ep. 99
We all have moments in life when everything is against us, and quitting seems like the best option. It's in these moments when we need a friend or somebody to shine a light on us and tell us to continue. And that's what heroes are for. In life, there are always going to be people and moments that help to shape and change the trajectory that your life is on. Sometimes these changes are small, and sometimes they are big. But, the one thing is that you never know when they will happen. But what abo...
Oct 27, 2022•22 min•Ep. 96
This is what l learned from going to the amazing Harry Styles concert. Harry Styles had 30,000 people cheering,crying and hanging on his every word. We all have the possibility to connect and change the world. Like Harry. is an English singer, songwriter, and actor. His musical career began in 2010 as a solo contestant on the British music competition series The X Factor . Following his elimination, he was brought back to join the boy band One Direction , which went on to become one of the best-...
Oct 16, 2022•4 min
If you are going thru a divorce or custody battle you need to listen to this episode. We celebrate those warriors who understand it is the children that matter. We will listen to a show we are obsessed with called, THE AFTERMATH, with Kindra Riber and Mick Smith. Check out their podcast here: The Aftermath of Divorce, Family Trauma, Custody Battles a… (podpage.com) During this episode, we learn about current legislation, expertise, and research about custody and parental alienation, and hopeful ...
Oct 13, 2022•26 min•Ep. 94
If You Want A Steamy Thriller That Will Have You On The Edge of Your Seat Check Out Double Obsession --Our New Favorite Sexy Read By Nicki Pascarella! www.nickipascarella.com Let's talk ARCHETYPES. What is an archetype? An archetype is a literary device in which a character is created based on a set of qualities or traits that are specific and identifiable for readers. The term archetype is derived from the studies and writings of psychologist Carl Jung who believed that archetypes are part of h...
Oct 10, 2022•7 min
Self-care has become a buzzword recently, but what does it really mean? Self-care is simply the act of taking care of oneself physically and mentally. It’s about taking the time to do things that make you feel good and improve your overall health. We should never underestimate the power of self-care. It is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves, yet so many of us never take the time to truly care for ourselves. We are always on the go, juggling work, family, and social obligati...
Oct 06, 2022•31 min•Ep. 93
Hurricane Ian is ripping through Florida (United States) What can we do to help and make a difference for the victims of Hurricane Ian and others who are suffering around the world? VOLUNTEER! Get off of the sofa and start doing something for someone else. Volunteering gives you satisfaction for making a difference in the world. And this is so important! About Hurricane Ian: Hurricane Ian made landfal l along the southwestern coast of Florida near Cayo Costa as a powerful Category 4 storm. It's ...
Sep 29, 2022•4 min
It is undeniable that life will, at some point, challenge us. The question is not if this will happen, but when it will happen and how we will deal with it. We may not always be able to control what happens to us, but we can control how we respond. Our ability to deal with these challenges depends heavily on our level of resilience and bravery. Resilience helps us to withstand and recover from adversity, while bravery allows us to take risks and seize opportunities. When we take the time to deve...
Sep 29, 2022•29 min•Ep. 91
Special Co-host Julie Riga, author of the best-selling book Stay on Course, podcast host of Stay on Course and Leadership Expert, https://julieriga.com — The fear of failure keeps many people from achieving their dreams and living a life of purpose. We often equate failure with not being good enough or not measuring up to some ideal standard. This way of thinking is actually a form of perfectionism, an unrealistic and harmful belief system. It is the voice in our head that tells us we are not go...
Sep 29, 2022•26 min•Ep. 90
In this episode of Obsessed, we pay tribute to the life of Queen Elizabeth who reigned for 70 years- her legacy is a testament to a woman driven by duty and led by passion, her family, and her trusted advisors. 👶BUT FIRST- Let us congratulate our very own host Tia Walden and her husband Austin Walden on the birth of their son Otto Lyle! We could not be more excited as they start their family! Family hood is an adventure and the most rewarding experience! Congratulations Walden family! This week...
Sep 10, 2022•7 min
🦋Here is a little special. This is an old-school episode with Jules and Mika discussing what really matters--the hard stuff. Do you believe your life is meant for more? Yet, you are in a funk or feeling STUCK? Mika and Jules get together in Florida to talk about being in a funk. The weather can be a contributor to your funk. Being complacent can lead to depression, malaise, and gray days. We all go through bad news, bad weather, and challenges. We tend to compare ourselves to others which makes...
Sep 05, 2022•17 min
Oh MY MY MY- If you are obsessed with true crime- this episode with legendary detective Joe Kenda is waiting for you. Joe Kenda is the star of the Homicide Hunter, the hit tv show on Investigation Discovery. Jules (Julie Lokun) is particularly fascinated with true crime, as she has a background in law and know just enough to be dangerous. Julie introduced Joe Kenda to her podcast, The Mediacasters, and we know you will enjoy this episode--get to know Joe Kenda! Get Obsessed with us. Collectively...
Sep 01, 2022•38 min•Ep. 88
The way we think about our lives is something that can hold us back or propel us forward. Too often, we allow negative thinking to take control, preventing us from reaching our potential. If we want to change how we think about our lives, we must get real with ourselves. What does it mean to be real with ourselves? It means being honest about who we are and what we want. It means letting go of the things that hold us back. However, it can be challenging and hard to sort through all the noise to ...
Aug 25, 2022•28 min•Ep. 87
Stressed? Overwhelmed? We all as humans are likely to do the dance with stress and overwhelm. The human experience is not easy. Deep Breath. It is often so hard to keep going when you get beaten up left and right. But guess what? You have the choice to do things differently. Every day you have the opportunity to start over. This is the gift that we are given as humans. We get caught up in the minutiae of life. We think that what we are doing is the right thing to do because it is comfortable. Co...
Aug 23, 2022•4 min
