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Episode 69: Body Positive Vibes with Sophia Carter-Kahn
This week, Kate and Doree celebrate the most wonderful time of the year: Sephora Sale Season! They discuss dream purchases, old favorites, and some possible items they may snag when that discount kicks in.
Then they welcome Sophie Carter-Kahn, writer and co-creator of the podcast She’s All Fat. She talks body positivity, the life-changing power of a bidet, living with multiple autoimmune diseases, and her favorite face oil.
Episode 68: Ready Set Boundaries with Jen Sincero
This week, Kate and Doree go deep on setting boundaries and discuss people-pleasing, toxic friendships, challenging relationships, and forgiveness. Plus, they speak a little German.
Then they welcome You Are A Badass author Jen Sincero, who discusses how her own challenges in life inspired her bestselling book, the importance of going to the “spiritual gym”, what it means to actually be a badass, and naps as self-care.
Episode 67: So Hormonal with Erica Chidi Cohen
This week, Kate takes a new dance class and struggles with her health anxiety, and Doree hits the road for a baby-moon and gets back into cooking.
Then they welcome doula, educator, author, and co-founder of LOOM, Erica Chidi Cohen. She discusses her career path as a doula, how to offer and receive support during and after pregnancy or miscarriage, why Ariana Grande’s music is self-care, and her 70/30 approach to beauty products.
Episode 66: Spring Product Check-In with Joanna Goddard
This week, Doree and Kate talk mental spirals, meditating, and (almost!) finishing baby prep. Plus, they share their current skincare routines and new fave products.
Then they welcome Joanna Goddard, founder of the original lifestyle website, A Cup of Jo. She discusses her transition from a full-time job to full-time blog, engaging with readers, writing authentically, and postpartum depression.
Episode 65: When Inspiration Strikes with Jacqueline Winspear
This week, Kate and Doree dive deep into intuitive eating and diet culture, talk through baby prep stress, and discuss how they each approach the writing process.
Then they welcome Jacqueline Winspear, author of 11 New York Times bestsellers and the illustrious Maisie Dobbs series. She breaks down how she came up with Maisie Dobbs, her research process, late-in-life career change, and overcoming the “wall of negativity”.
Episode 64: An Entrepreneur's Life with Miranda Bennett (Live at SXSW)
This week, Kate and Doree discuss the cold that has taken over Kate’s household, Doree’s baby prep progress, their love of IKEA, baby and bridal showers, and the Forever35/NatchBeaut SXSW meet up!
Then they welcome Miranda Bennett, founder of sustainable clothing line Miranda Bennett Studio. She talks size inclusivity, the challenges of being an entrepreneur, the many sides of self-care, opening their first brick-and-mortar store, and the ways social media affects business. Plus, they take some audience questions!
Episode 63: Try Everything with Natasha Rothwell
This week, Kate talks the 12th anniversary of her mom’s death, the ways grief is constantly changing, and her progress with therapy and intuitive eating. Doree details her luxurious bath routine whilst in New York, visiting family, and how she’s staying hydrated while pregnant.
Then they welcome actor and writer Natasha Rothwell (HBO’s Insecure). She breaks down why she recently embraced meditation, astrology and self-help books, how getting a dog transformed her life, and tips for handling imposter syndrome.
Episode 62: iPhoning It In with Catherine Price
This week, Kate explores intuitive eating and gets consistent with therapy, and Doree discusses baby prep and figuring out finances. Plus, they break down their (very different) struggles with perfectionism.
Then they welcome Catherine Price, author of How to Break Up with Your Phone, who delves into why phones are ruining our attention spans, how technology affects kids, why multitasking is BS, and the joy of missing out (JOMO).
Episode 61: Talk It Out with Nicole Byer
This week, Doree talks writing her new book, making a labor playlist, and her new favorite TV shows. Kate discusses her negative thought spirals, going back to therapy, and finding a good recipe to try. Plus, they finally discover that Gmail does indeed have folders.
Then they welcome Nicole Byer — actress, comedian, podcaster, and host of Netflix’s Nailed It! She chats about dating and communicating sexual desires to a partner, pole dancing class as self-care, being diagnosed with ADD as an adult, and why she embraced fat jokes in her stand up special.
Episode 60: More Skincare Questions with Courtney Chiusano
This week, Kate discusses her relationship with food, a winning Penne Arrabbiata recipe, and carbon facials. Doree recounts her childbirth class, Beau’s progress with dog training, and SELLING HER BOOK OF ESSAYS!
Then they welcome back facialist Courtney Chiusano, who answers more listener questions on all things skincare. She breaks down skin mapping, gives tips on supplements, food, and hydration, and her favorite masks.
Episode 59: All You Need Is Love with Ashley C. Ford
This week, Kate talks about her crying meltdown, finding ways to calm down, and her favorite recipes for meal trains, and Doree discusses her dog training schedule, continuing the closet purge, and her love of powder dip manicures.
Then they welcome writer, podcaster, and teacher, Ashley C. Ford. She talks love as the driving force for survival, being more open about her feelings, self-love, and her recent wedding.
Episode 58: To Do Or Not To Do with Alison Roman
This week, Doree talks being “in her feelings,” crying whilst watching Black Panther, and preparing for the baby. Kate discusses sleep training herself, feeling high on foam rolling, and her chunky sneaker obsession. Plus, they follow up on their to-do lists strategies and hear organizational suggestions from multiple listeners.
Then they welcome cookbook author and columnist, Alison Roman, who chats about her journey in the culinary world, her famous stew and shortbread cookie recipes, and her love of making biscuits and taking baths.
Episode 57: Skincare Enthusiast with Ann Shen
This week, Kate talks about her trip to Palm Springs, sneaking peeks at Twitter, and sleep training herself to wake up earlier. Doree discusses being on a panel at the BeautyX Summit, her dog’s success with training, and her recent obsession with the Netflix show Sex Education.
Then they welcome illustrator and author, Ann Shen. She talks about becoming an artist later in life, her favorite skincare products, struggling with acne, and Korean beauty blogs.
Episode 56: Royally Organized with Elizabeth Holmes
This week, Doree and Kate share their favorite tips for time management and staying organized. Plus, Kate talks healing her bod in 2019 and Doree prepares to clean out her “cabinet of doom.”
Then they welcome Elizabeth Holmes, multimedia reporter, royal family expert, and creator of the viral Instagram Stories series So Many Thoughts. She discusses how she became a “Royals Enthusiast,” fandom as self-care, and her IVF journey.
Episode 55: Feel the Burnout with Anne Helen Petersen
This week, Doree and Kate do a product check-in and discuss the products they’re into right now. Kate talks meal planning for the week and Doree updates us on her closet purge. Plus, they get heated about skim milk and low-fat foods being a scam.
Then they welcome Anne Helen Petersen, author, journalist, and senior culture writer at Buzzfeed News. She discusses her viral essay, “How Millennials Became The Burnout Generation”, the performance aspect of social media, and the pressure that can come with indulging in self-care.
Episode 54: The Joy of Cooking with Samin Nosrat
This week, Doree and Kate celebrate the 1st anniversary of the pod, discuss cooking as self-care, and share some favorite recipes. Plus Kate gives an update on her mission to get jacked, and Doree details how she’s getting organized before the baby comes.
Then they welcome Samin Nosrat, cook, teacher, NY Times columnist, bestselling author, and host of Netflix’s Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. She talks about her journey from cooking apprentice to television show host, her kitchen must-haves, how she keeps things cozy at home, and the product she uses to combat thigh chafing.
Episode 53: I Saw the Sign with Heidi Rose Robbins
This week, Kate and Doree review the intentions they set 6 months ago and discuss new ones for 2019. Plus, they talk making vision boards, day trips to the beach, and other ways to usher in the new year.
Then they welcome Heidi Rose Robbins, an esoteric astrologer, poet, podcaster, and leader of Radiant Life Retreats. She explains what Mercury in retrograde is really about, analyzes Kate and Doree’s birth charts, and breaks down how getting in touch with our signs can help us deepen relationships.
Episode 52: How The Pod Sausage Is Made with Samee Junio
This week, Doree and Kate take a look back at a year of Forever35 and break down exactly what goes into making the pod. Plus, Doree reflects on her big year full of life changes, and Kate discusses how starting a gratitude practice and washing her face on a regular basis has improved her daily life.
Then they welcome Forever35 producer extraordinaire, Samee Junio, who discusses how their career went from massage therapy to the podcasting world, the best hair-shaping cream, what it’s like being an executive producer for a Netflix show, and their romance novel-worthy love life.
Episode 51: Staycation All I Ever Wanted with Regina Merson
This week, Kate deals with depression and has a NSFW shower routine question, while Doree struggles with feeling friend-less. They also discuss their dream staycations, share affordable ways to relax without leaving your hometown, and hear from several listeners about their own staycation plans.
Then they welcome Regina Merson, founder of Reina Rebelde, a makeup line created by and for Latina women. She discusses walking away from her career as a bankruptcy attorney, how she turned a makeup obsession into a full-time job, how journaling gets her out of her own head, and what it means to be a “rebel queen.”
Episode 50: Sustainable Style with Natalie Harris
This week, Doree finally goes back to her Broadway Dance Class (sans nausea) and feels great! Plus, Kate gets some super helpful advice from listeners about her back pain, they talk about the idea of “financially cheating” on your partner, and their winter clothing wants.