Let Me Call My Mom is a mother–daughter podcast that keeps it real about life, love, work, and everything in between, from both sides of the generational divide. Hosted by Karen and Tori DeSimone, the show is equal parts honest conversation, eye-roll-worthy banter, and heartwarming connection.


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Every episode is a real conversation about growing up, growing older, and everything in between. It's both of our first time living, and we're doing it together.

—a mother and daughter recording the conversations we'd be having anyway. Tori's in her late 20s, constantly calling with life questions. Karen's in her 50s, answering those calls and realizing she's still figuring things out too. 

We're Karen and Tori DeSimone

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Our most loved recipes

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Creamy, cheesy, and tastes like home. What could be better? I (Karen) didn’t grow up with mac ‘n cheese. In fact, the first time I had it was in college and it was Kraft Tori and I like to make this as a side dish for braised short ribs in the winter or as a side when Ross smokes a brisket in the summer.

Karen's Mac & Cheese

Our most loved recipes

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I (Karen) don’t love pumpkin pie. I know, how dare I say such a thing. My go-to Thanksgiving dessert is either apple pie or my mother’s pecan pie. That’s not to say I don’t love pumpkin desserts, but straight up pumpkin pie just isn’t my thing. So when I found this recipe for a beautiful layered gingerbread and pumpkin dessert, I had to try it.

Gingerbread Pumpkin Trifle

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Start by listening to our latest episode, or jump right in and share a question you'd love to hear us talk about. From life advice to cooking tips to the big questions about growing up—we're here for all of it.