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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 skincare obsession with The Ordinary, available at Sephora, and why affordable, high-impact skincare ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid are changing the beauty industry's cost conversation. Of course, no episode is complete without an update on her two French Bulldogs, Axl and Violet.

The back half of the episode shifts into one of Julie's long-standing fascinations: cults, coercive control, and high-control groups. She previews three major interviews coming to the show in the next month: Janelle Brown from Sister Wives, discussing life after leaving a plural marriage; Anne Gollert Hill, a former Sea Org member of Scientology; and Dr. Christine Marie, featured in the Netflix documentary Trust Me: The False Prophet. Julie closes the episode with a call-to-action for listeners to leave a review for a chance to win an exclusive Get Obsessed trucker hat.

Topics Covered

Morning routine for entrepreneurs: walking, meditation, and setting intentions

Why conferences and in-person events fuel business growth

BookThinkers conference recap and takeaways

The power of authentic networking (not transactional networking)

The Ordinary skincare review: affordable, high-impact skincare from Sephora

Life with French Bulldogs Axl and Violet

Preview: upcoming interviews on cults, coercive control, and high-control groups

Janelle Brown (Sister Wives) on leaving a plural marriage

Anne Gollert Hill on life as an ex Sea Org member of Scientology

Dr. Christine Marie from Netflix's "Trust Me: The False Prophet"

How to win a Get Obsessed trucker hat

Timestamps

00:00 — Cold open: Julie's summer obsession list

01:15 — Morning routine: walking, meditating, setting an intention

04:00 — Conference junkie confession + BookThinkers recap

06:30 — The real ROI of networking

08:15 — Skincare obsession: The Ordinary from Sephora

10:00 — Axl and Violet (the French Bulldog segment)

11:00 — Cult obsession + upcoming guest preview

13:30 — Listener CTA: leave a review, win a Get Obsessed trucker hat

14:15 — Outro

Links Mentioned

Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: Get Obsessed: With Living Your Best Life

The Ordinary skincare (Sephora):The Ordinary | Sephora

BookThinkers Conference:www.bookthinkers.com

"Trust Me: The False Prophet" (Netflix): Watch Trust Me: The False Prophet | Netflix Official Site

"Sister Wives" (TLC): Sister Wives Returns for Season 20: The Most Powerful Season Yet | TLC.com

Follow Julie: julielokunconsulting.com

️ Dragonfly Podcast Academy: www.dragonflypodcasting.com

FAQS

What is Julie Lokun's morning routine? Julie Lokun's morning routine includes a one-hour walk, meditation, and setting a daily intention before starting work. She credits this routine with providing the mental clarity and energy behind her business and podcasting work.

What skincare brand does Julie Lokun use? Julie Lokun is currently using and recommending The Ordinary, a skincare brand available at Sephora known for offering high-impact, dermatologist-grade ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid at an affordable price point.

Who is being interviewed on Get Obsessed about cults? Upcoming Get Obsessed guests discussing cults and high-control groups include Janelle Brown from Sister Wives, Anne Gollert Hill (a former Sea Org member of Scientology), and Dr. Christine Marie, featured in the Netflix documentary Trust Me: The False Prophet.

How can listeners win a Get Obsessed trucker hat? Listeners can win a Get Obsessed trucker hat by leaving a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If the review is read on air during an episode, that listener receives a hat.

What conference did Julie Lokun recently attend? Julie Lokun recently attended BookThinkers, a conference for authors and entrepreneurs, and describes herself as a "conference junkie" due to the networking and business growth opportunities these events provide.

What names are Julie Lokun's French Bulldogs? Julie Lokun's two French Bulldogs are named Axl and Violet.

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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 also explores protective estrangement, learning to trust yourself again, and finding peace without waiting for family members to change.

In this episode, we discuss:

How the idea behind You Are Home reframes trauma healing

Why leaving a toxic family can be an act of protection instead of rejection

Recognizing family trauma and why emotional abuse often becomes clear in midlife

The realities of protective estrangement and navigating life after no contact

Breaking generational patterns through love, respect, and intentional parenting

Practical strategies for healing while still living with emotionally unhealthy family members

Reclaiming self-worth by building an emotional home from within

ABOUT THE GUEST:
Dr. Sherrie Campbell is a licensed psychologist, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and host of the globally ranked Sherapy Sessions podcast. She specializes in helping survivors of toxic family systems heal from emotional abuse, establish healthy boundaries, and rebuild self-worth. Inspired by her newest book, You Are Home: Heal from Family Trauma, Establish Boundaries, and Find a Place of Peace and Safety, Dr. Campbell combines decades of clinical experience with her own personal journey to help people reclaim safety, peace, and belonging within themselves.
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

(Book) Children of the Self Absorbed by Nina W. Brown - https://www.amazon.com/Children-Self-Absorbed-Grown-Ups-Getting-Narcissistic/dp/1572245611

(Video) Dr. Sherrie Campbell TEDx Talk on toxic family relationships - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deyHwDkG7oc

(Video) Academy of Self Help interview featuring Dr. Sherrie Campbell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpusILQxBu0

(Reference) Susan Forward and her books on toxic family relationships - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Susan-Forward/author/B000AQ1NCI

CONNECT WITH DR. SHERRIE CAMPBELL:

Website: https://drsherriecampbell.com/

Book: You Are Home: Heal from Family Trauma, Establish Boundaries, and Find a Place of Peace and Safety - https://drsherriecampbell.com/self-esteem-relationship-counseling-in-yorba-linda/

Podcast: Sherapy Sessions: https://drsherriecampbell.com/the-hows-of-healing-hidden-family-trauma-podcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SherrieCampbellPhD

Instagram: https://instagram.com/dr.sherrie

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.sherrie

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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 all smooth. She once stood face-to-face with superstar diva Mariah Carey during an American Idol audition — a moment that could have shattered any young artist's dream. Instead, she used that rejection as rocket fuel.

In This Episode We Talk About:

How to reclaim your narrative and transform rejection into resilience

The story behind "Single of the Year" — how it captures a generation of women navigating singleness and waiting

Why being 30, single, and unapologetically chasing a music dream is powerful — and how the need for control plays into it

Maddye's musical influences, including Carrie Underwood, Loretta Lynn, and the traditional country lineage she honors

The importance of mentorship, giving back, and being the person you once needed to meet

What's next: her new EP Here Goes Nothing (coming 2026) and how to follow her journey at maddyetrew.com

Key Takeaways:

You don't have to be defined by your relationship status — raise your glass, tie one on, and toast your independence

What often looks like "falling behind" (friends getting married, society ticking boxes) can actually be your runway

In music, as in life, the mindset shift from "talent-show contestant" to professional artist changes everything

Mentorship and paying it forward matters — Maddye isn't just chasing a dream in Nashville, she's returning to her high school to encourage the next generation

Being single isn't a pause; it can be a season of empowerment, growth, and the lead-in to bigger things

Learn More About Maddye Trew:

Website: www.maddyetrew.com

Listen to "Single of the Year" on Spotify

Follow Maddye on Instagram: @maddyetrew

If you're navigating fears around control, waiting, or career vs. personal life, this episode is for you — share it with the "singledom" warriors in your life!

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About Get Obsessed Podcast

Hosted by Julie Lokun, JD and Mika Altidor, Get Obsessed is a globally acclaimed podcast that dives deep into transformation, resilience, and the human spirit. Each episode spotlights bold thinkers, change-makers, and survivors who turn adversity into advantage. Whether you're obsessed with self-growth, mental wellness, or real-life comeback stories, this is your weekly dose of empowerment.

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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 their relationship from the very beginning. David and Annie also open up about their IVF journey, becoming parents later in life, raising their daughter in Thailand, and the lessons they have learned about commitment, growth, and staying connected through every stage of life after 90 Day Fiancé.

In this episode, we discuss:

Building a lasting relationship despite cultural differences and early challenges

Life in Thailand and the lifestyle changes that came after leaving the United States

Looking back at their difficult beginnings on 90 Day Fiancé and the doubts surrounding their relationship

The realities of fame, online criticism, and living life in the public eye

Sharing their IVF journey and becoming parents later in life

Why they continue sharing their lives with fans and the impact of the 90 Day Fiancé community

Parenthood, future family plans, and building a life together beyond 90 Day Fiancé

 
ABOUT THE GUESTS:

David Toborowsky and Annie Suwan are best known for their appearances on TLC's 90 Day Fiancé, where viewers followed their international love story from Thailand to the United States. Despite skepticism surrounding their age difference, financial struggles, and cultural differences, they became one of the franchise's most beloved and enduring couples.

Since their debut, David and Annie have appeared across the 90 Day Fiancé universe, including Pillow Talk and David & Annie: After the 90 Days. Today, they share their experiences with marriage, family, travel, and parenthood while raising their daughter, Minthira, and splitting their time between Thailand and the United States.

 

MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

(Video) David and Annie's 90 Day Fiancé Episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUjEDGI2kTM

CONNECT WITH DAVID & ANNIE:

Website: https://david-annie.com/ & https://cookingwithdna.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Real.DavidandAnnie.page/

David’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toborowsky_david/

Annie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annie_suwan_toborowsky/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toborowsky_david

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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 their data privacy in an increasingly connected world.

In this episode, we discuss:

How Dr. Epstein's research initially showed Google's unexpected power to shift voters 

Why Google's reach extends far beyond search and what that means for everyday users

Practical digital hygiene habits and tools that can help protect privacy online

Research showing how search results can influence opinions, decisions, and elections

How phones, smart devices, and connected technology contribute to online surveillance

Why artificial intelligence may increase the power of tech companies to monitor and influence behavior

Concerns about children, internet addiction, AI-generated content, and the future of digital autonomy 

 
ABOUT THE GUEST:

Dr. Robert Epstein is an author, editor, professor, and Senior Research Psychologist at the American Institute for Behavioral Research and Technology. A former Editor in Chief of Psychology Today, he has spent decades researching human behavior, technology, and online influence. 

He earned his PhD in psychology from Harvard University and is the founder and Director Emeritus of the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies. His research has appeared in Science, Nature, and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, and he is widely known for identifying the Search Engine Manipulation Effect (SEME), which explores how search rankings can influence opinions and voting behavior.

Dr. Epstein has testified before the United States Congress on election interference, Big Tech influence, and digital manipulation. He has authored or edited 15 books and has appeared on major media platforms including The Joe Rogan Experience, NPR, Voice of America, and SiriusXM.

 

MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: 

(Podcast) The Joe Rogan Experience featuring Dr. Robert Epstein (2022) - https://EpsteinOnRogan.com

(Podcast) The Joe Rogan Experience featuring Dr. Robert Epstein (2023) - https://EpsteinOnRogan2.com

(Video) Dr. Epstein's 2023 Congressional Testimony - https://2023EpsteinTestimony.com

(Video) Dr. Epstein's 2019 Congressional Testimony - https://EpsteinTestimony.com

(Website) My Digital Hygiene - https://MyDigitalHygiene.com

(Website) America's Digital Shield - https://americasdigitalshield.com/

(Website) My Privacy Tips - https://myprivacytips.com/

(Website) Epstein Addiction Inventory - https://areyouaddicted.org/

CONNECT WITH DR. ROBERT EPSTEIN:

Website: https://drrobertepstein.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrREpstein

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robert-epstein-drrepstein-0658b2/

 
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