Mob Family, Dangerous Love, and Finding Her Strength with Kim D of The Real Housewives

In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, Julie Lokun sits down with Kim D, the Bravo personality, boutique owner, and author, for a candid conversation about power, love, and fear. The discussion draws on her memoir My Life with the Big Boys, which Julie co-authored. Kim describes growing up in New Jersey with a mother who clawed her way out of poverty and a stepfather she says held a high-ranking role in the Gambino crime family. She recalls a childhood of fur coats, expensive dresses, and nights at the Copacabana, alongside the moment her mother realized the true cost of that life. She also shares how fashion and animals became lifelong sources of comfort. The conversation moves through Kim’s relationships, from her high school love to a dangerous marriage and her escape from it, to the partner she calls the love of her life. Kim offers frank advice on choosing the right person to have children with, explains why she is happy living on her own terms today, and encourages listeners who are struggling to reach out for support. In this episode, we discuss: How Kim’s mother rose out of poverty and shaped her strength Growing up in the orbit of her stepfather’s world and what she understood about it as a child The confirmation and communion weekend that changed her mother’s view of that life Why clothes and animals became Kim’s refuge, plus the story of Rocco-turned-Coco A high school love story and the choices that led to a very different kind of relationship Advice on how to tell a great boyfriend from a good husband and father Leaving a violent marriage and why preparing before you leave matters Kim’s soulmate, the life they built, and why she now enjoys her solitude Why getting the right professional help matters, and where to find support ABOUT THE GUEST: Kim DePaola, known to fans as Kim D, is a television personality, entrepreneur, and author best known for her recurring role on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New Jersey. She is the founder of Posche, a women’s fashion boutique established in 2007 and featured on the show. Kim is the author of the memoir My Life with the Big Boys, co-authored with Julie Lokun, and the host of the podcast Get Real with Kim D, where she covers reality TV and the cases making headlines. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: (Book) My Life with the Big Boys by Kim D and Julie Lokun - https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Life-Big-Boys-Kim-Paola/dp/B0D6LTQT5V (Podcast) Get Real with Kim D (Book) My Life in the Mafia by Vincent Teresa (Support) Call 988 if you are struggling emotionally and need someone to talk to CONNECT WITH KIM D: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimdposche Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Kim-DePaola-100078877961747/ X: https://x.com/KimDPosche Podcast, Get Real with Kim D: https://www.patreon.com/cw/GetRealwithKimD Shop Posche & the book: https://www.poschebykimd.com ABOUT GET OBSESSED Website: www.getobsessedpodcast.com Be a Guest! http://www.getobsessedguest.com Reach Out To Us! [email protected] The Get Obsessed podcast is dedicated to exploring the passions, mindsets, and habits that drive high performers. We believe that what you obsess over defines your future. LISTEN, RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE - Get Obsessed : With Living Your Best Life - Podcast - Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-obsessed-with-living-your-best-life/id1559480972 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.