Sister Wives' Janelle Brown on Leaving Polygamy, Healing, and Finding Love Again
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08/25/26
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In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, Janelle Brown joins Julie Lokun to discuss her life after Sister Wives, from her years in polygamy and plural marriage to her new boyfriend, life after divorce, and her decision to leave Kody.
Janelle reflects on what everyday life looked like before the cameras, why the family chose to go public, and how living in a plural marriage taught her to examine jealousy, comparison, and her sense of self. She also shares how public scrutiny affected her, how her children experienced growing up on television, and how the loss of Garrison changed the way her family talks about mental health.
The conversation also explores the changes in her marriage and family dynamic, and what ultimately allowed her to move forward. Janelle discusses coaching, self-discovery, building a farm in North Carolina, and finding peace and possibility in her new life.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Life inside polygamy and plural marriage before Sister Wives
- Bringing Sister Wives into the public eye and challenging negative narratives
- Self-worth and managing jealousy while learning her own value
- Mental health, grief, and Garrison’s legacy within the family
- Why did Janelle leave Kody amid family and relationship changes
- Janelle’s life after Sister Wives and building a life of her own
- Life after divorce and embracing change through independence and growth
Janelle became a certified coach after experiencing coaching herself and discovering how much it helped her understand her own thoughts and choices. She now helps women recognize the thoughts influencing their lives and explore the possibilities available to them.
Today, Janelle is building a new life in North Carolina, where she is developing a farm with her family. She is also focused on coaching, wellness, and embracing the possibilities of her next 30 years.
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
- (TV Show) Sister Wives - https://www.tlc.com/shows/sister-wives
- (Reference) People on Janelle Brown’s New Boyfriend - https://people.com/sister-wives-janelle-brown-shocks-fans-new-boyfriend-12062407
- (Reference) Taeda Farms - https://taedafarms.com/
- (Reference) High Country Humane Animal Shelter in Flagstaff - https://highcountryhumane.org/
- Website: https://www.secondchaptercoaching.com/free-resource-hub
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STRIVEwithJanelle
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janellebrown117/
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In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, Dan Millman joins Julie Lokun and Mika Altidor to explore the ideas behind The Way of the Peaceful Warrior and how they have shaped his approach to Personal development.
A former world champion athlete, coach, martial arts instructor, and author, Dan shares the experiences that inspired his most famous work and the real story behind Socrates.
From surviving a devastating motorcycle accident to building a 50-year marriage, Dan explains how adversity can become a source of strength, why Happiness is something we practice rather than wait for, and how small steps can create lasting change. He also explores purpose, comparison, meditation, stress, and the importance of trusting your own path rather than following someone else's.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The truth behind Socrates and the story of Way of the Peaceful Warrior
- What it really means to live as a Peaceful Warrior through everyday challenges
- How adversity can become a source of strength, wisdom, and personal growth
- Finding your own path through experimentation, self-discovery, and personal growth
- Moving beyond comparison and learning to trust your own path and progress
- Understanding happiness as a practice rather than something we have to wait for
- Living with purpose by focusing on the small steps we can take today
Dan Millman is a former world champion athlete, university coach, martial arts instructor, and college professor who has spent decades teaching principles of personal development and purposeful living. He is the author of 18 books, including Way of the Peaceful Warrior, which has inspired millions of readers and was adapted into the feature film Peaceful Warrior.
After a 20-year period of studying with different mentors and teachers, Dan developed what he calls the Peaceful Warrior’s Way. His work focuses on practical approaches to personal growth, purpose, resilience, and living with greater awareness. His books have been published in 29 languages, and he continues to speak through keynotes, seminars, workshops, and other educational programs.
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
- (Book) Way of the Peaceful Warrior - https://peacefulwarrior.com/way-of-the-peaceful-warrior/
- (Book) Peaceful Heart, Warrior Spirit: The True Story of My Spiritual Quest - https://peacefulwarrior.com/peaceful-heart-warrior-spirit/
- (Book) The Four Purposes of Life - https://peacefulwarrior.com/the-four-purposes-of-life/
- (Book) The Life You Were Born to Live - https://peacefulwarrior.com/the-life-you-were-born-to-live/
- (Film) Peaceful Warrior - https://www.amazon.com/Peaceful-Warrior-Widescreen-Scott-Mechlowicz/dp/B000QEIOSU
- Website: https://peacefulwarrior.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialpeacefulwarrior/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmillmanpw/
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In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, Julie Lokun sits down with Dr. Christine Marie to unpack the story behind Trust Me The False Prophet and her years living in Short Creek, an FLDS community.
Christine explains why she moved to Short Creek in 2016, how her own experiences with polygamy shaped her initial perspective, and how getting to know FLDS families challenged some of the assumptions she had formed through sensational media coverage.
The conversation explores how cultic influence works, why Christine believes it is important to look at coercion rather than stereotypes, and how she and her husband Tolga gradually built trust within the community. She also discusses the role of media in giving people the opportunity to tell their own stories, the impact of Warren Jeffs remaining influential while imprisoned, and how Sam Bateman used that loyalty to establish his own authority.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Moving to Short Creek and challenging assumptions about the FLDS through firsthand experience
- Christine’s experience with polygamy and trauma and how it shaped her work with survivors
- Understanding cultic influence and coercive control through different forms of control
- Building trust within the FLDS community and connecting with people in Short Creek
- Using media to give people a voice and let FLDS members share their own stories
- Warren Jeffs and Sam Bateman’s influence and Bateman’s rise to authority
- Why people enter high control groups and how belonging and love bombing can lead to coercion
Her work focuses on coercive control, cult psychology, media trauma, public shaming, critical thinking, kindness, and resilience. In 2021, she received the Outstanding Dissertation Award from the American Psychological Association’s Division of Media Psychology and Technology.
Christine is the founder of Voices for Dignity, a nonprofit supporting marginalized communities and survivors. She has spent the past decade doing humanitarian and dignity work in Short Creek and has extensive experience working with members of the FLDS community. In 2026, she was featured in the Netflix documentary Trust Me: The False Prophet.
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
(Netflix documentary) Trust Me: The False Prophet - https://www.netflix.com/title/81758532
CONNECT WITH DR. CHRISTINE MARIE:
- Website: https://christinemarie.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christinemariePhD/
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/christinemariek
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.christinemarie
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