Answering your Questions about my Engagement and Wedding | Ring Shopping, When to Start Having Engagement Conversations, & Knowing he’s “the one”!

While in the trenches of winter, it's important to stay the BOSS of your life, schedule, and routines. These are my go-to tools for navigating winter and feeling like myself, even when I'm in the winter blues.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 

Today’s episode is a totally free guide to level up, systemize, and make your life a routine!! We have to do the same things every day/week/month, it’s time we stop overcomplicating it!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 

If I’m thinking about this stuff all day, then you are too. Welcome back to Manifest with Tori DeSimone! Today, I talk about the inner thoughts I have about house purses and reality TV. I think in another life, I was made to produce reality TV (well, maybe this life too). Bravo, call me! 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/ 

Today I’m joined by my Fiancé, Zak, to answer questions about our engagement and (verryyyy early) stages of wedding planning! Thank you everyone who submitted questions! Regular, non-engagement/wedding episodes will resume next week (I’m just in an engagement bubble!) so thank you for listening if these aren’t always your fav!! 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/ 

AHHH! Today I am sitting down with my fiance, Zak, to tell the story of our engagement! We talk about how we first met, started dating, ring shopping, and the actual day of our proposal/engagement party! We got engaged on Saturday, January 10, 2026 and the timeline of the day was...Proposal in the morningBrunch with FamilyDrive down to PhillyEngagement Party with friends & family in PhillyOur next episode will be a Q&A so follow my Instagram and watch my stories to ask any questions you want answered in next week's episode! My Tik Tok also has tons of engagement content if you want to see some BTS moments!I love you guys! AH!!!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/ 

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