Keep Growing Podcast

The moment you stop caring what other people think is the moment your life actually starts.  This episode is about letting go of outside opinions and stepping fully into your purpose.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: Keep Growing YouTube Channel KEEP GROWING SOCIALS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep Growing Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Keep Growing Podcast on TikTok (New!)FOLLOW ME ALONG ON: Tori's Instagram , Tori's TikTok READ BLOG + GET RESOURCES ON: growithtori.commental health, self-growth, personal growth, self-care, self-discovery, inner growth, healing, mindfulness, self-improvement, wellness, emotional health, mindset, life growth, mental wellness, self-love, holistic growth, personal development, motivation, thriving

The pod is BACK!  This episode is all about growing from the inside out. Forget surface-level glow-ups — we’re talking real goals that feed your soul, self-growth, healing, and mental health.  Learn how to connect with yourself, set mindful goals, and step into the person you truly want to be this year. We’re keeping it messy, honest, and totally doable — your guide to growing, healing, and thriving in 2026.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: Keep Growing YouTube ChannelKEEP GROWING SOCIALS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep Growing Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW ME ALONG ON: Tori's Instagram , Tori's TikTok READ BLOG + GET RESOURCES ON: growithtori.commental health, self-growth, personal growth, self-care, self-discovery, inner growth, healing, mindfulness, self-improvement, wellness, emotional health, mindset, life growth, mental wellness, self-love, holistic growth, personal development, motivation, thriving

Friendship in adulthood can be beautiful — and complicated. In this episode of Keep Growing , we talk about how to set healthy boundaries in female friendships, how to recognize when relationships no longer serve your growth, and how to find and build new connections that feel aligned and supportive.We cover:When friends don't make you feel good about yourselfTinx's tiered method of friendship and why it actually worksHow to set boundaries with friendsSigns a friendship is no longer healthyWhen a friendship is becomes one-sidedHow to make new friends as an adultKey words:female friendships, friendship boundaries, adult friendships, making new friends, finding your people, healthy friendships, friendship tips, personal growth, women and friendship, emotional wellness, Keep Growing Podcast

If you’ve ever felt trapped by mental health challenges, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone and that God has a plan for who you were created to be.From age 7, Tori has faced OCD, anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder, alongside the trauma of sexual assault. In this episode of Keep Growing Podcast, Tori shares her journey of struggle, faith, and hope - showing that healing and wholeness are possible.Trigger Warning: Mentions of sexual assault. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES:BOOK: “Freedom from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder” by Jonathan Grayson. A practical guide with step-by-step ERP exercises for OCD.WORKBOOK: "DBT Skills Handout and Worksheets" by Marsha Linehan. A workbook for supporting mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal relationships. JOURNAL: "ED Recovery Daily Progress Journal" by me, Tori Peyton Wilson. A journal for writing down daily wins, areas of growth, and affirming truths.

In this episode, we’re blending the “Fueled Girl Fall” mindset with all things Gilmore Girls. Think Luke’s apple cider donuts as soul-fuel, Sookie’s kitchen magic as joyful nourishment, and town square walks as movement that feels good. We’ll talk about how to create rituals that ground you (hello, Friday night movie marathons), give yourself grace when things aren’t perfect, and invite community into your season the way Lorelai and Rory always do.Grab a mug of coffee (or cider), settle in, and let’s build your own Fueled Girl Fall — Gilmore Girls style. ✨

In this episode, Tori talks about the choice we face on our healing journeys: whether to turn back to old habits and pain, or to keep moving forward into growth and freedom. She shares her personal story of eating disorder recovery and reflects on how tempting it can be to revisit the past, but also how transformative it is to stay focused on the road ahead.Tori opens up about the ways God has guided her through this process, teaching her to release what’s behind and embrace the new life He is building. With honesty and encouragement, she reminds listeners that healing isn’t always linear, but every step forward is proof of God’s faithfulness.This episode is an invitation to anyone who has struggled with looking back during recovery, relationships, or personal growth. Through her words, Tori offers hope, encouragement, and the reminder that with God’s help, we are not defined by our past. We’re called to keep growing.Also -- shoutout to Mattie Rose (@dailydoseof.rose on Insta) for giving me the quote about "don't compare where God has you to where the devil has someone else." She's the best follow on Instagram for a healthy relationship with food and exercise!Also -- Preston Morrison's episode on shame linked here.SOCIAL LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep Growing Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we’re talking how to improve your relationship with food and exercise this fall. Together, we are setting clear goals on how to fuel our bodies and move in a way that feels good. No food rules. No rigid schedules. And lots of grace here :)SOCIAL LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep Growing Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠Never forget YOU ARE LOVED ✞

tw* brief mention of PA. Feeling stuck scrolling through social media, comparing yourself to everyone else, and wondering why they “have it all”? You’re not alone. In this episode of Keep Growing Podcast, Tori dives deep into the comparison trap — why it keeps you stuck, jealous, and constantly chasing someone else’s life instead of your own.✨ We break down:​Why comparing yourself to others is a productivity and happiness killer​How your mind tricks you into envy and self-doubt​Practical, actionable strategies to shift your focus from “what others have” to your own growth​Ways to cultivate gratitude and confidence where you are.tw* brief mention of abuse. This episode is perfect for anyone ready to stop the endless cycle of comparison, reclaim their self-worth, and focus on their own journey. 🌱Press play and start breaking free from the comparison trap today. Remember: Your growth is yours alone — stop measuring it by someone else’s highlight reel.This is the last part of our three-week series on how to stop comparing yourself to others—whether it’s their career, accomplishments, lifestyle, or the things they have.SOCIAL LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep Growing Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch this episode on Youtube.⁠⁠⁠Never forget, you are loved. ✞

It can feel like everyone else is achieving more, living a better life, or reaching their goals faster than you. But what happens when you start comparing your success, lifestyle, or achievements to someone else’s? In this episode of the Keep Growing Podcast, Tori explores why comparison is so common, how social media and cultural expectations make it worse, and how you can stop measuring your life against others.You’ll learn how to notice when comparison is creeping in, practical tools to stop judging your life against others, and mindset shifts to focus on your own growth, goals, and happiness. This is part of our three-week series on how to stop comparing yourself to others—whether it’s their career, accomplishments, lifestyle, or the things they have.SOCIAL LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep Growing Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch this episode on Youtube.⁠⁠⁠⁠Never forget, you are loved. ✞

In a society where it feels like everyone’s losing weight and getting prettier, how are you going to respond? In this episode, Tori dives into the role social media and cultural beauty standards play in fueling comparison, why it’s so easy to measure your looks against others, and how to catch yourself when comparison starts creeping in.You’ll also learn practical mental health shifts to refocus on your own journey and stop letting comparison control how you feel about yourself.This is part of our three-week series on comparison, where we explore how to stop comparing yourself to other girls — their looks, lifestyle, and even the things they have.✨ Key Takeaways from This EpisodeUnderstand why comparison happens – Learn the psychology behind why we measure our looks against other girls and how social media + cultural standards make it worse.Catch yourself in the moment – Practical tools to pause negative self-talk when you notice yourself comparing your body or appearance.Shift your focus back to yourself – Mental health strategies to redirect your energy toward your own goals and growth.SOCIAL LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep Growing Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch this episode on Youtube.⁠⁠⁠⁠Never forget, you are loved. ✞

I tried everything to find lasting happiness & to heal from everything I've been through -- treatment, therapy, medication, self-help books, and they helped. But they didn't heal the inner broken parts of me. Today, I talk about what actually has. When I surrendered my life to Jesus, everything changed. I stopped being lukewarm, and I gave my life to someone who wanted it. SOCIAL LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep Growing Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch this episode on Youtube.⁠⁠⁠⁠Never forget, you are loved. ✞

Hey guys! Today, I am opening up about what two full years of eating disorder recovery have looked like — from rebuilding my relationship with food and body image to unlearning toxic patterns and rediscovering self-worth, I’m sharing the real, raw truths behind healing.Whether you’re in recovery yourself, supporting a loved one, or just looking to understand the journey better, this episode is for you. Tune in for my personal story, hard-won insights, and the reminder that healing isn’t linear — but it is possible.SOCIAL LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep Growing Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch this episode on Youtube.⁠⁠⁠⁠Never forget, you are loved. ✞

In this episode, Tori gives you tips on how to stop caring what other people think. She dives into reasons why you might find yourself caring so much and how to reconnect with yourself and your values so that you can stop living your life to please others. SOCIAL LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep Growing Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch this episode on Youtube.⁠⁠⁠⁠Never forget, you are loved. ✞

In this ep, Tori talks about how she went from using exercise to change her body to instead choosing it for health and enjoyment. She breaks down why working out isn't always healthy for your body and mind, signs you may be struggling with an exercise addiction, and steps to heal. SOCIAL LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep Growing Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch this episode on Youtube.⁠⁠⁠⁠Never forget, you are loved. ✞

The story you tell yourself shapes your reality. In this episode, Tori dives deep into the narratives running through your mind - unpacking the stories that hold you back and showing you how to shift your focus to the facts. Discover how rewriting your inner dialogue can help you build a more positive, empowering story for your future.SOCIAL LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep Growing Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch this episode on Youtube.⁠⁠⁠⁠Never forget, you are loved. ✞

My biggest fear used to be gaining weight. And I had no idea how to conquer it. But through being honest about my fears, the core beliefs associated with them, and exposing myself to the things I was scared of every day, I’ve finally gotten to the point where this fear doesn’t control my life. Avoidance will NOT solve your problems. Facing your fears with courage and strength will. 🩵(Also, the audio at the end was glitching a bit due to outside noise — thanks for bearing with us xx!)SOCIAL LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep Growing Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch this episode on Youtube.⁠⁠⁠⁠Never forget, you are loved. ✞

Part 2 is here!! You guys loved fueled girl summer part 1 which talked about food and exercise, so now we are going to talk about the next 2 key pieces of how to have a fueled girl summer: MENTAL & SPIRITUAL fuel. Let’s have the best summer guys! SOCIAL LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep Growing Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch this episode on Youtube.⁠⁠⁠⁠Never forget, you are loved. ✞

In this episode, we’re talking how to improve your relationship with food and exercise this summer. Together, we are setting clear goals on how we are going to fuel our bodies and move in a way that feels good. No food rules. No rigid schedules. And lots of grace here :)SOCIAL LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep Growing Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch this episode on Youtube.⁠⁠⁠⁠Never forget, you are loved. ✞

Control is something most humans crave, and when we don’t have it, we can feel completely lost and hopeless. In this ep, Tori shares her current experience of feeling like she has no control, how she’s navigating it, and how God is providing stability she can’t find anywhere else. She’ll provide tips for finding a sense of control in a healthy way, without compromising your values or engaging in negative behaviors & coping mechanisms you no longer want. SOCIAL LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep Growing Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch this episode on Youtube.⁠⁠⁠⁠Never forget, you are loved. ✞

In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic so many of us wrestle with: body image. I open up about my own journey—how I’ve struggled, what I’ve learned, and how God has changed my relationship with my body. I share real tips to help you reframe the way you see and respond to bad body image days or moments. We talk about ways you can shift your perspective and actions. If you’ve ever felt stuck in comparison, shame, or dissatisfaction with your body—this conversation is for you. You are seen, known, and deeply loved—right now, exactly as you are.SOCIAL LINKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep Growing Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Peyton on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch this episode on Youtube.⁠⁠⁠⁠Body Image Resources:More Than a Body by Lexie KiteThe 40-Day Body Image Workbook: Hope for Christian Women Who've Tried EverythingThe 10-Minute 28-Day Positive Body Image Workbook for WomenThe Body Positivity Card DeckYour Good Body: Embracing a Body-Positive Mindset in a Perfection-Focused World Sources I used:The Bible ;)Body image defined by NEDABody image discussed by YoungMindsTips for Body Positivity: Ways to Feel Better About Our BodiesAn overview of the weight loss industryNever forget, you are loved. ✞