Get Obsessed : With Living Your Best Life

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 perfectionis...

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! Fam...

🦋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...

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...

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...

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 minu...

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...

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...

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 Cifar...

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. Acc...

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...

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 ow...

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...

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 exci...

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...

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 n...

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 in...

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...

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...

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-d...

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, bu...

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...

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 misunderstoo...

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 r...

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 havi...