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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!!
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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
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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
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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!
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Today, Tori sits down to talk through and show you EXACTLY how she plans her week for maximum productivity. The secret? Time blocking your to-do’s into your calendar! Follow along as Tori shows you step by step how to get MORE done with LESS effort!
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Tori and Karen embark on a conversation about finding fulfillment in life; the struggles, some positive outlooks, and the reality of it! We hope you enjoy this authentic conversation on Manifest with Tori DeSimone!
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My favorites from the month of February! Some products, some shows, wellness hacks, memories, stories, viral hoagies, and a lot of chit chat! I love these episodes and I hope you do too!! I will link what I can below:
I Will Teach you to be Rich: https://bit.ly/4hWQGc3
Canon G7x: https://bit.ly/4hZ9E1K
Nuuly: https://www.nuuly.com/rent
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Notebook: https://bit.ly/41kPsjG
Planner: https://bit.ly/3QGInVO
Diffuser & Oil: https://bit.ly/43edvU7
Inner Excellence: https://bit.ly/4kppjZY
The Weeknd’s Sluttiest Songs (lol): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4mBic04oKkqMs8pvo1PDKH?si=d38433604621481d
Vitamin C from Cymbiotika: https://bit.ly/3XrmVaX
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