Love Island Discourse and I teach Katie Brennan about Reality TV

After taking a break from the podcast, I’m finally back!!! In today’s episode I dive into detail about why I took a break and the chaos of the past year (good chaos, but chaos nonetheless). I missed the podcast so much and hope you all missed it too! Today we dive into lead dominos that helped me get my groove back. I also chat about how I was preparing for 2026 the past 2 weeks and what’s helped me feel aligned. We chat goals, systems to achieve goals, and girl talk along the way.I recommend reading the One Thing by Gary Keller to figure out you 1 thing this new year! It changed my life and I hope it changes yours! https://bit.ly/4q2uWPV Follow Tori:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toristerling_/?hl=en Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toridesimone_?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvREnrrKuHFePQ4W6UTcgnA Newsletter: https://xotori.beehiiv.com/ 

Hi everyone!! Today I am joined with my mom to recap the gorgeous wedding of Gretchen and Max on Cape Cod this past weekend! I am so honored to have been invited to the most gorgeous and fun wedding I’ve ever been to! It was my first time on the cape in 20+ years, so going back to see one of my OG YouTube friends, alongside my OG YouTube friends, get married was so full circle and special. I am so grateful! My mom and I also dive into other topics such as her weight loss/hormone journey with GLP-1’s, our dinner homemade Italian dinner tonight, picking & choosing your battles, & our LMCMM rebrand that is in the works! Karen’s Kindle Newsletter Signup: https://karenskindle.beehiiv.com/subscribe  My Newsletter Signup: https://xotori.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Follow Tori on Instagram: @toristerling_  Follow Tori on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toridesimone_?lang=en   Shop Tori’s Favorites on LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Toridesimone   ShopMy Links: https://shopmy.us/toridesimone   Listen to Manifest with Tori DeSimone on Apple Podcasts and rate 5 Stars! https://podcasts.apple.com/gr/podcast/manifest-with-tori-desimone/id1462579812   Listen to Manifest with Tori DeSimone on Spotify and rate 5 Stars! https://open.spotify.com/show/5Efqq0renJcUzsdBN9jfoH?si=215a699dff1e4871 Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection and more at https://skims.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this vulnerable and unfiltered episode, I sit down with my mom to talk about something many women go through, but few talk about openly: midlife weight gain, hormonal changes, and starting a GLP-1. After gaining 55 pounds with no major lifestyle changes and struggling with symptoms like fatigue, hot flashes, anxiety, and loss of muscle, my mom found herself at a health crossroads. We walk through the emotional and physical toll this took, her experience going off hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and what finally led her to try tirzepatide (a GLP-1 medication similar to Ozempic). This episode isn’t just about weight loss, it’s about reclaiming your life, making empowered health choices, and what happens when you start advocating for your own wellness. We also talk anxiety, alcohol, sleep, family dynamics, and yes, why my mom is already seeing mental clarity within days of her first dose. If your mom (or you!) is silently dealing with hormone chaos, frustrating weight gain, or health confusion, this episode will make you feel seen, supported, and informed. 00:00 Life updates, small talk & avocado toast inflation 04:00 My mom’s health scare & going off HRT 07:00 Symptoms spiral after stopping hormone therapy 10:00 Shocking lab results: cholesterol, blood sugar & hormone crash 12:00 The decision to start tirzepatide (Ozempic-like medication) 15:00 What happened after her first dose (mental clarity, food noise, no cravings) 18:00 My evolving opinion on Ozempic 20:00 Women’s hormones are misunderstood—here’s what we’ve learned 24:00 Monitoring with InBody scans, strength training, and muscle preservation 27:00 Our honest feelings on weight, lifestyle changes & identity 33:00 Why I might never drink alcohol again (full breakdown) 44:00 10 facts that made me rethink alcohol for good 48:00 Newsletter updates & book recs from my mom 54:00 What we’re reading this summer 56:00 Travel talk & life reflections 59:00 Wrapping up + dinner’s ready! Karen’s Kindle Newsletter Signup: https://karenskindle.beehiiv.com/subscribe  My Newsletter Signup: https://xotori.beehiiv.com/subscribe   One Golden Summer by Carly Fortune: https://bit.ly/4lN9CLH  Follow Tori on Instagram: @toristerling_  Follow Tori on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toridesimone_?lang=en   Shop Tori’s Favorites on LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Toridesimone   ShopMy Links: https://shopmy.us/toridesimone   Listen to Manifest with Tori DeSimone on Apple Podcasts and rate 5 Stars! https://podcasts.apple.com/gr/podcast/manifest-with-tori-desimone/id1462579812   Listen to Manifest with Tori DeSimone on Spotify and rate 5 Stars! https://open.spotify.com/show/5Efqq0renJcUzsdBN9jfoH?si=215a699dff1e4871 Topics Discussed: Midlife weight gain despite healthy habits The importance of hormone testing and personalized care HRT (hormone replacement therapy) pros and cons Starting GLP-1 medications (tirzepatide/Ozempic) Mental relief from food noise and obsessive thoughts Female brain + heart health in menopause Family support through health challenges Alcohol and anxiety: real talk Journaling through newsletters Book recs & fun family updates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My mom and I sit down to recap my trip to Italy!! Enjoy this super long episode because I spare no details of the super fun trip of a lifetime! Sign up for my *FREE* Newsletter! https://xotori.beehiiv.com/subscribe  Follow Tori on Instagram: @toristerling_  Follow Tori on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toridesimone_?lang=en   Shop Tori’s Favorites on LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Toridesimone   ShopMy Links: https://shopmy.us/toridesimone   Listen to Manifest with Tori DeSimone on Apple Podcasts and rate 5 Stars! https://podcasts.apple.com/gr/podcast/manifest-with-tori-desimone/id1462579812   Listen to Manifest with Tori DeSimone on Spotify and rate 5 Stars! https://open.spotify.com/show/5Efqq0renJcUzsdBN9jfoH?si=215a699dff1e4871 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My mom and I sit down to chat my upcoming trip to Italy! When you are listening to this, I will currently be in Italy and I am so excited! My mom studied abroad in Italy for 1 year so the fact that I’m going is bringing up tons of memories and fun conversations. I am going with my boyfriend Zak for a friend’s wedding and tacked some time on to make it a vacation.  Sign up for my *FREE* Newsletter! https://xotori.beehiiv.com/subscribe  Follow Tori on Instagram: @toristerling_  Follow Tori on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toridesimone_?lang=en   Shop Tori’s Favorites on LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Toridesimone   ShopMy Links: https://shopmy.us/toridesimone   Listen to Manifest with Tori DeSimone on Apple Podcasts and rate 5 Stars! https://podcasts.apple.com/gr/podcast/manifest-with-tori-desimone/id1462579812   Listen to Manifest with Tori DeSimone on Spotify and rate 5 Stars! https://open.spotify.com/show/5Efqq0renJcUzsdBN9jfoH?si=215a699dff1e4871 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, I am joined with my best friend Katie Brennan! We chat all about Reality TV, High School Twitter, Love Island, and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. We hope you enjoy!!  Sign up for my *FREE* Newsletter! https://xotori.beehiiv.com/subscribe  Follow Tori on Instagram: @toristerling_  Follow Tori on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toridesimone_?lang=en   Shop Tori’s Favorites on LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Toridesimone   ShopMy Links: https://shopmy.us/toridesimone   Listen to Manifest with Tori DeSimone on Apple Podcasts and rate 5 Stars! https://podcasts.apple.com/gr/podcast/manifest-with-tori-desimone/id1462579812   Listen to Manifest with Tori DeSimone on Spotify and rate 5 Stars! https://open.spotify.com/show/5Efqq0renJcUzsdBN9jfoH?si=215a699dff1e4871 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I have the secret to get more of the RIGHT stuff done, without feeling burnt out. This is the productivity method that changed everything for me. Are you constantly busy but still feel like you're not moving the needle in your life or business? In this video, I walk you through the exact system I use to plan my day, increase productivity, and avoid burnout. Learn how to prioritize what matters, structure your calendar, and build a lifestyle that supports your goals — not drains you. Whether you're an entrepreneur, student, or simply someone craving more structure, you'll leave this video with a full productivity reset. What you'll learn: * My exact time-blocking method using Google Calendar * How to define your #1 priority and non-negotiables * The difference between being busy vs. productive * How to design a schedule that gives you more energy * My favorite books & tools for productivity Links: Free daily productivity newsletter: https://xotori.beehiiv.com/subscribe    Books mentioned: The ONE Thing by Gary Keller: https://bit.ly/4k9FzgW   4,000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman: https://bit.ly/3Zzjpwk   Follow Tori on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toristerling_/?hl=en Follow Tori on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toridesimone_?lang=en   This video is about: * Teaching you how to plan your day around your priorities instead of your tasks * Helping you build a schedule that energizes you, not drains you * Walking through step-by-step time-blocking in Google Calendar * Gives a system to manage to-dos without overwhelm * Leaves you feeling focused, in control, and excited about your day Timestamps: 00:00 – Why you're always burnt out 00:46 – How I scaled without burnout 01:20 – The power of one priority 02:50 – Examples of shifting priorities 03:30 – What are your non-negotiables? 05:10 – Scheduling your dream lifestyle 06:40 – My Google Calendar method 07:30 – Show up to your own life 08:00 – Master to-do list strategy 09:00 – Weekly & daily task breakdown 10:00 – Planning deep work first 11:00 – Time-block your entire day 12:00 – Why time-blocking works 13:00 – How to prep each week 14:00 – Transform your productivity 14:50 – Productivity books + newsletter Watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tnf0U3s2Fs4  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sign up for my *FREE* Newsletter! https://xotori.beehiiv.com/subscribe  New Content Daily Follow Tori on Instagram: @toristerling_ Follow Tori on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toridesimone_?lang=en  Shop Tori’s Favorites on LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Toridesimone  ShopMy Links: https://shopmy.us/toridesimone  Listen to Manifest with Tori DeSimone on Apple Podcasts and rate 5 Stars! https://podcasts.apple.com/gr/podcast/manifest-with-tori-desimone/id1462579812   Listen to Manifest with Tori DeSimone on Spotify and rate 5 Stars! https://open.spotify.com/show/5Efqq0renJcUzsdBN9jfoH?si=215a699dff1e4871 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sign up for my *FREE* Newsletter! https://xotori.beehiiv.com/subscribe  New Content Daily Sign up for my Mom’s *FREE* Newsletter! https://3rdactsahm.beehiiv.com/subscribe  Follow Tori on Instagram: @toristerling_ Follow Tori on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toridesimone_?lang=en  Shop Tori’s Favorites on LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Toridesimone  ShopMy Links: https://shopmy.us/toridesimone  Listen to Manifest with Tori DeSimone on Apple Podcasts and rate 5 Stars! https://podcasts.apple.com/gr/podcast/manifest-with-tori-desimone/id1462579812   Listen to Manifest with Tori DeSimone on Spotify and rate 5 Stars! https://open.spotify.com/show/5Efqq0renJcUzsdBN9jfoH?si=215a699dff1e4871 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This really is the real deal! Not from an influencer, not from an “expert”, but from a REAL person just like you and me who wanted to change their life, level up their life, and DID! This is step by step exactly how Rachel Robinson, one of my dearest friends, took a chance on herself and made a life she’s proud of. I couldn’t be more thrilled to have Rachel on today’s episode of Manifest with Tori DeSimone!  Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at https://skims.com and in SKIMS stores, available in sizes from XXS to 4X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices