It’s time to take a trip back to the Old School! All season long, Rob Cesternino is bringing legendary Survivor alumni onto the podcast to break down Survivor 49 through the eyes of those who played in the game’s early days.

This week, Rob and Danielle DiLorenzo sit down to talk about Survivor 49 episode 6.

Rob Cesternino interviews Danielle Neff DiLorenzo, a two-time Survivor player, about her experiences on the show and her life since competing. Danielle shares updates on her personal life, including raising two children and running a hot yoga studio. She explains how her passion for yoga developed after moving to Los Angeles following her appearances on Survivor. She details her plans to launch an online yoga channel for kids in collaboration with friends who produce children’s content.

The conversation shifts to Survivor gameplay, comparing her challenging experiences with old-school weather conditions to the current season’s focus on heat, and reflecting on personality clashes from her time in the game—especially the dynamics within the dysfunctional Kasiah tribe during Survivor Panama. Danielle offers insights into recent Survivor episodes, draws comparisons between current and past contestants, and discusses strategies around small tribe dynamics.

She also recounts her casting story, describing how Survivor producers scouted her during a Las Vegas bachelorette party. The discussion covers her relationships with other Survivor alumni, her advice to new contestants, her near-win in Panama, and how confronting emotional challenges from the show led her to seek out yoga and meditation for personal growth. Danielle teases the possibility of returning to Survivor in the future and shares ways for listeners to follow her journey online.

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