This episode Kate and Doree go deep into mental health. They talk about the stigma that still exists around anxiety and depression, SSRIs, and how to find the right therapist for you (at least one that won't fall asleep during a session). Plus, Kate shares her first ever positive experience with a psychiatrist and Doree tells all about the Broadway dance class that's made it into her self-care routine.

Then, the women have the pleasure of speaking to Amy Spalding, author The Summer of Jordi Perez (And the Best Burger in Los Angeles). Amy talks about balancing a full time job and a thriving writing career, staying body positive when you're surrounded by body negativity, her love of lipstick, and why she'll never say goodbye to Grey's Anatomy. Follow Amy at @theames on Twitter and @thatames on Instagram.

It's Sephora spring bonus time! Kate and Doree discuss their Sephora wish lists, and they also set some simple intentions for the week, like getting to bed early and bringing more fresh flowers into their lives.

Then, Doree interviews a very special guest: her sister Karen Vladeck (@KarenVladeckesq on Twitter)! Karen talks about seeking out self-care while also juggling motherhood and being a law partner, ignoring other people's judgment about childbirth and parenting, making time for manicures, and staying close with Doree through the years. 

Doree returns to Los Angeles after a trip to Disney World with exciting news – Startup: A Novel is out in paperback! To celebrate, the women discuss how they met, their writing processes, and how the Twilight fandom is connected to Kate's book. Then they speak to Shadi Petosky (owner of Puny Entertainment, creator of Danger & Eggs, and Executive Producer of Netflix's Twelve Forever) who talks about keeping a tight calendar, insisting on sleep, and how producing is a form of self-care. Plus, she gives us the goods on her amazing nails and Elton John's Oscar party.

Doree and Kate discuss Doree's recent trip to Target -- where she was tempted by the sweet, affordable Universal Thread line -- and the feeling of backsliding on her commitment to try to only buy sustainable or secondhand clothing. Then the women speak to Mary H.K. Choi(author of the YA novel Emergency Contact) about binge eating, letting go of old habits, and that one time she purchased a $4000 jacket. Plus she recommends a classic red lipstick! 

It's the return of High/Low! Kate compares mascaras and Doree gets to the bottom of the great virgin marula oil conspiracy (note: there might not actually be a conspiracy, but there's a really expensive one and a really cheap one). Then they talk to Anya Yurchyshyn, author of the brand-new memoir My Dead Parents, all about her makeup obsession and her tips and tricks for getting the most out of your makeup. Many, many product recommendations below!

Kate and Doree sit down in similar loose-fitting outfits to reminisce about who first taught them about makeup, skincare, and self-care. Was it their moms, their bunkmates at camp, college friends, Oprah Winfrey or Sassy Magazine? (Spoiler alert: all of the above.) Plus Doree details the emotional side of purging her home office, and Kate talks about the spa day that got her through the recent anniversary of her mom's death. Then they're joined by TV writer, author, and Feminist Ryan Gosling creator Danielle Henderson, who dishes on her unique path to becoming a TV writer, how crafting and letter-writing keep her calm, and washing her face with sugar. Yes, sugar. 

Kate and Doree discuss the struggle that is meal planning and cooking for your family, and talk about strategies to cope. (Be sure to check out Kate's separate post about meal planning!) Kate has a new philosophy for cooking for her two kids, which is to keep things as simple as possible, involving her kids in meal prep, and serving food family-style. Then they get YA author Jenny Han (The Summer I Turned Pretty series, the To All the Boys I've Loved Before trilogy) to share her chocolate chip cookie secrets and how to make the perfect scrambled eggs, as well as her skincare regimen and her favorite lipsticks.

Doree and Kate sit down with producer, writer, and director Priyanka Mattoo (The Homestay), who discusses how her experiences with post-partum depression after the birth of her son helped her get serious about her self-care. Plus, Priyanka walks us through her simple but effective skincare routine, and tips us off to the Maybelline lip stain she's been wearing for over ten years.  

Doree and Kate also celebrate Doree's big news: she quit her job! 

Kate and Doree talk to actor, writer, podcaster, and director Kulap Vilaysack (Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Origin Story: A Documentary, Who Charted?) about being a Taurus and enjoying earthly delights, breathwork, the Grinberg Method, therapy, astrology, directing a documentary about her family, and the Lao community. (Follow Kulap on Instagram and Twitter.)

Plus, Kate interviews Doree about Slow Clothes Movement, her Instagram where she chronicles her journey to shopping less and buying more ethically.

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Our guest this week is the very funny actor and writer Mary Holland, who can be seen on shows like Veep and Blunt Talk. Mary details how sleep is her own personal form of self-care, and discusses the healing power of Sex and the City. Doree and Kate also go deep on sleep, breaking down the steps they take to wind down at night before bedtime. Plus they do another high/low product review, which includes one very expensive Tom Ford lipstick. 

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Kate and Doree are joined by Kima Jones, founder of Jack Jones Literary Arts. The publicist and writer — called  "2018's literary breakthrough" by the LA Times — details her daily dry brushing habit, how she finds time for self-care while running a business, and her love of Elomi bras. Kate and Doree also break down their own personal showering habits, and Doree quits Whole 30 and is very happy with her decision.

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Doree and Kate talk to Shirley Braha, aka the mom of internet celeb Marnie the Dog! They dig into her passion for practicing the piano for an hour a day, and her recent adventures in investing in cryptocurrency. Plus, Doree also gives us an in-depth look at how she practices self-care while traveling, and Kate starts (and kind of fails?) the Whole Life Challenge. Click through to read more and get a full list of products mentioned on this episode!

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Doree and Kate talk to Jasmine Guillory — author of the wonderful novel The Wedding Date, writer of a TinyLetter with great recipes, and taker of a nightly bath — all about her bath routine. Before they speak to their guest, Doree and Kate talk about some of their own rituals: Kate goes through her entire nighttime skincare routine, and Doree talks about her self-care weekend. Click on "Read More" for a full episode rundown, plus a list of the products mentioned on this episode!

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Kate and Doree talk to Lauren Adams — one of the stars of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and proprietress of the Masking for Trouble Instagram — all about her favorite face masks. Plus, Kate discusses two cookbooks she loves, and Doree wonders why she's doing Whole30. Click on "Read More" to find out more about this episode, plus get a full product rundown!

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Doree and Kate talk to writer and podcaster Jane Marie about her juicing routine and her favorite skin gadgets. They also discuss whether it's okay to still be popping your pimples even when you know it's wrong, Kate raves about Tata Harper, and Doree talks about her love for Biologique Recherche's P50 lotion. 

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Kate and Doree are here with a new podcast — and some new visions. Kate's all about the vision board she made in 2014, because everything on it came true! And Doree's got a rundown of her daily makeup routine, which includes her number one all time fave foundation. Click through to read more and get a full list of products mentioned on this episode!