Let Me Call My Mom

Tori Bought a House & Karen’s first Brand Trip!

In this week’s episode of Let Me Call My Mom, we’re catching you up on everything; new houses, holiday chaos, surprise travel plans, and a whole lot of mother–daughter storytelling.Tori finally reveals the big secret she’s been keeping: she bought a house! She and her mom break down the whirlwind of settling, moving out of Philly, and temporarily living with Zak’s parents while diving into a full renovation. From plumbers and gutter guys to renovating timelines and storage-room chaos, nothing is off the table.We’re also talking Thanksgiving, the unexpectedly perfect menu, family traditions, and celebrating with neighbors who feel like chosen family. Then the conversation turns to travel as Mom packs for a last-minute trip to Idaho to help Maddie scout a potential wedding venue in the mountains.Of course, there are detours; book reviews, dog show commentary, sourdough dreams, knitting talk, Frankie’s dramatic pee incident, and a full recap of the Jersey Shore Roast brand trip (yes, the note makes an appearance).With comfort, chaos, and classic mother–daughter banter, this episode feels like catching up with your own family. Tune in, laugh with us, and don’t forget to call your mom.Sign up for our Newsletter! https://letmecallmymompodcast.substack.com/ Where to Catch Us: Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJFiEJ_Gk8Q2MYWEON_TLiw Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letmecallmymompod/?hl=en Follow us on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@letmecallmymompodcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-910fEMfm6Rj Join the Let Me Call my Mom Newsletter: https://letmecallmymompodcast.substack.com/ Email Us: lmcmmpodcast@gmail.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ScWZfafvQASzw6lXdkuya?si=69f544cebc824e1e Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/let-me-call-my-mom/id1839953390 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/ Follow Karen:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kdesimom/ Newsletter: https://karenskindle.beehiiv.com/ Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/12921106-karen?utm_source=karenskindle.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=week-of-october-20-2025 

Ask Mom Anything! | Hosting for Thanksgiving, Mother/Daughter Fights, & Homemaking!

In this week’s episode of Let Me Call My Mom, Tori and Karen cozy up on the couch in Philly for a relaxed, cozy Q&A that covers everything from Thanksgiving hosting essentials to sister dynamics, night routines, and navigating adulthood together. The duo kicks things off with a deep dive into hosting must-haves, Tori swears by music and a well-timed cocktail, while Karen shares her tried-and-true entertaining hacks, from perfect charcuterie boards to the magic of chafing dishes and stocked powder rooms.They also get into dilemmas of having contractors in your home, stories from past family parties (Titanic party lore included), and how their mother–daughter relationship has grown through the decades. Tori opens up about becoming closer to her sister as they both enter new life stages, while Karen reflects on how friendships evolve, especially in the empty-nester era.The episode takes a heartfelt turn as they discuss conflict resolution, grace in relationships, and how they’ve learned to communicate through disagreements. It’s comforting, chaotic, warm, and filled with the exact kind of honest conversations you only have with your mom.If you need company, comfort, or a good laugh, this one's for you!Sign up for our Newsletter! https://letmecallmymompodcast.substack.com/ Where to Catch Us: Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJFiEJ_Gk8Q2MYWEON_TLiw Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letmecallmymompod/?hl=en Follow us on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@letmecallmymompodcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-910fEMfm6Rj Join the Let Me Call my Mom Newsletter: https://letmecallmymompodcast.substack.com/ Email Us: lmcmmpodcast@gmail.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ScWZfafvQASzw6lXdkuya?si=69f544cebc824e1e Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/let-me-call-my-mom/id1839953390 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/ Follow Karen:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kdesimom/ Newsletter: https://karenskindle.beehiiv.com/ Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/12921106-karen?utm_source=karenskindle.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=week-of-october-20-2025 

Karen & Tori play the Newly-Wed Game + Exciting Family Update!!

This week’s episode of Let Me Call My Mom is as real and unfiltered as it gets. From microneedling facials gone numb, to near-retina detachments, to the most Idaho engagement story ever (congrats, Maddie + Drake 🥹💍), Tori and Karen catch up on all the latest family happenings. The two dive into a newly-wed game to see how well they know each other, and tell family stories along the way!Sign up for our Newsletter! https://letmecallmymompodcast.substack.com/ Where to Catch Us: Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJFiEJ_Gk8Q2MYWEON_TLiw Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letmecallmymompod/?hl=en Follow us on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@letmecallmymompodcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-910fEMfm6Rj Join the Let Me Call my Mom Newsletter: https://letmecallmymompodcast.substack.com/ Email Us: lmcmmpodcast@gmail.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ScWZfafvQASzw6lXdkuya?si=69f544cebc824e1e Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/let-me-call-my-mom/id1839953390 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/ Follow Karen:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kdesimom/ Newsletter: https://karenskindle.beehiiv.com/ Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/12921106-karen?utm_source=karenskindle.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=week-of-october-20-2025 

What I’d Tell my Younger Self, from a Mother/Daughter POV

This week on Let Me Call My Mom, we’re talking about the weird in-between of adulthood, when you realize being 22 feels just like being 18, and 58 feels just like being 30, except now you’re paying taxes, trying to cook something other than eggs, and wondering if you’re supposed to have it all figured out.From mean girls that never grow up to learning to be smart with your money, we’re covering it all. Karen and Tori get real about the things they’d tell their younger selves,  from money lessons to forgiving yourself for not having it all together, to why your twenties are not a race (even if social media makes it feel that way).Sign up for our Newsletter! https://letmecallmymompodcast.substack.com/ Where to Catch Us: Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJFiEJ_Gk8Q2MYWEON_TLiw Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letmecallmymompod/?hl=en Follow us on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@letmecallmymompodcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-910fEMfm6Rj Join the Let Me Call my Mom Newsletter: https://letmecallmymompodcast.substack.com/ Email Us: lmcmmpodcast@gmail.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ScWZfafvQASzw6lXdkuya?si=69f544cebc824e1e Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/let-me-call-my-mom/id1839953390 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/ Follow Karen:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kdesimom/ Newsletter: https://karenskindle.beehiiv.com/ Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/12921106-karen?utm_source=karenskindle.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=week-of-october-20-2025 

We’re Back & Better Than Ever! | Big Life Updates & What’s to Come

After a year away, we’re back — and so much has happened. From a total podcast rebrand to Ross’ prostate cancer diagnosis, Karen’s health journey with Tirzepatide, Tori’s move to the city (and house hunting adventures), and of course, Frankie… there’s a lot to catch up on!It’s emotional, hilarious, and as always, honest. We’re so happy to be back, grab a coffee (or a water ice 😉) and hang out with us.Where to Catch Us: Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJFiEJ_Gk8Q2MYWEON_TLiw Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letmecallmymompod/?hl=en Follow us on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@letmecallmymompodcast?_r=1&_t=ZP-910fEMfm6Rj Join the Let Me Call my Mom Newsletter: https://letmecallmymompodcast.substack.com/ Email Us: lmcmmpodcast@gmail.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ScWZfafvQASzw6lXdkuya?si=69f544cebc824e1e Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/let-me-call-my-mom/id1839953390 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/ Follow Karen:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kdesimom/ Newsletter: https://karenskindle.beehiiv.com/ Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/12921106-karen?utm_source=karenskindle.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=week-of-october-20-2025