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Episode 89: Let's Talk About Sex with Vanessa Marin
This week, Kate sees her fave band Phish and dances like no one was watching, starts buying second-hand clothing, and finds a new hobby in making friendship bracelets, and Doree travels with Henry for the first time, gets real about organizing her home, and takes Twitter off all of her devices. Then they welcome sex therapist Vanessa Marin to talk all things sex. She breaks down low-sex drives, the female orgasm, her favorite vibrators, and communicating with your partner.
Episode 88: Always Be Playing with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
This week, Doree and Kate discuss the highly-anticipated Augustinus Bader Cream and dive into their ye olde Sephora sale purchases. Then they talk to Dr. Joy Harden Bradford of Therapy for Black Girls about creating spaces for black women to seek out therapy, “shopping” for the right therapist, making and breaking friendships in adulthood, mental wellness, and hula-hooping as self-care.
Episode 87: Great Expectations with Gretchen Rubin
This week, Doree adds showering to her to-do list and tries to get better at saying no, and Kate books her first mammogram and explores the plant-based diet world. Plus, they discuss BMs and small victories. Then they welcome writer Gretchen Rubin, who discusses The Four Tendencies, pursuing happiness, night snacking, making time to read, and how she handles stress.
Episode 86: Skin in the Game with R.O. Kwon
This week, Kate and Doree discuss the status of their skincare routines, the siren song of expensive products, and grappling with claustrophobic clutter. Plus: Kate falls through a trampoline in an exercise class and Doree’s got an ant infestation. Then they sit down with R.O. Kwon, author of The Incendiaries. She chats about sheet-masking whilst writing, the grief-filled experience of losing her faith, how she perfected her signature eyeliner look, and why it was important to her to come out publicly as bisexual.
Episode 85: An Open Book with Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer
This week Kate and Doree talk to Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer, co-hosts of the By The Book podcast, about what it’s like to immerse themselves in self-help books, having a “work wife”, and how they practice self-care. Plus, Kate talks the joys of unplugging on her recent vacation, Doree digs into the real estate market, and they share the books they’ve been loving and what they have on their respective To Be Read lists.
Episode 84: Beating Burnout with Emily and Amelia Nagoski
Kate takes a cue from Doree and starts sleeping with her phone outside of her bedroom, while Doree talks potentially going back to caffeine. Plus, they discuss burnout and how to actually enjoy a vacation. Then they welcome sisters and co-authors of Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle Emily and Amelia Nagoski to chat about navigating the cycle of stress, solutions to responding to the patriarchy, learning to recognize when you’re burned out, and forming healthy sexual relationships.
Episode 83: 6 Month Intenchies with Alexandra Sacks
Kate talks moderating a panel at ComicCon and oiling her face, and Doree gets a haircut and relishes her polish-free nails. Plus, they recap their 6-month intentions and set new ones. Then they welcome reproductive psychiatrist, author, and host of the Motherhood Sessions podcast, Alexandra Sacks. She discusses why it’s important to demand support for mothers, setting boundaries, and learning to trust yourself as a parent.
Episode 82: Financial Freedom with Tonya Rapley
Kate recounts celebrating her 40th birthday and face masking whilst driving, and Doree details the fall she took on her kitchen floor and the joys of a life-changing breast pump. Then they sit down with millennial money expert Tonya Rapley to discuss how she went from a toxic relationship to starting her burgeoning business, My Fab Finance, and she answers listener questions about money and relationships, saving up, debt, and what you need to know before buying your first home.
Episode 81: Dessert Person with Claire Saffitz
Kate talks turning 40, Doree discusses her success working with a financial coach, and they both share some of their fave vegetarian recipes. Then they welcome Gourmet Makes host Claire Saffitz, who details her journey to becoming a YouTube star, growing from your failures, and the joys of making time for yourself.
Episode 80: State of the Pod with Helen Hoang
Doree and Kate talk give listeners an updated look into how the (vegetarian) pod sausage gets made, and also discuss powder dip manicures and pantry organization. Then they welcome author Helen Hoang, who details her journey being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, writing her new book The Bride Test, and her love of romance novels.
Episode 79: Makeup Artist Secrets with Jamie Greenberg
This week, Kate reflects on turning 40 and uses serums on the go, while Doree jumps back into Pilates and cozies up her bedroom. Plus, they share all their Ikea faves! Then they welcome celebrity makeup artist Jamie Greenberg. She details her career journey from standup comic to makeup artist, answers listeners' burning makeup q’s, and explains how no two cat eyes are created equal.
Episode 78: Just Dance with Elizabeth Gilbert
Kate and Doree talk creaming their boobs, feeling the love from listeners, and the value of small talk. Plus, Kate finishes the first draft of her book (yay!) and Doree discusses her experiences becoming a parent. Then they welcome New York Times best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert, who talks dancing every day as self-care, writing City of Girls while grieving the loss of her partner, and encouraging people to reframe the narrative of fear and harness their creativity.
Episode 77: Seeing Yourself with Santina Muha
This week, Kate and Doree discuss Kate’s new Matcha smoothie obsession, quitting coffee, and Doree’s breastfeeding journey. Then they sit down with comedian, actor, and Beverly Hills 90210 super fan, Santina Muha. She talks her former life as an entertainment journalist, pursuing a comedy career, the importance of seeing people with disabilities represented on TV, the kindness of Luke Perry, and her love of Marshalls.
Episode 76: Living in the Slog
Our very own Doree Shafrir returns from maternity leave and hops back in the podcasting saddle this week. Hurray! Doree discusses her last days of pregnancy, her experience with childbirth, and her new life as a mother. Kate recounts everything she did whilst Doree was away: working on her body image issues, digging into work, and of course — missing Doree. Plus, they both discover they've become vegetarian-curious (and shed some tears, too).
Episode 75: Person of Intensity with Samee Junio
This week, Kate is joined by a guest host who’s been with Forever35 since Day 1: producer Samee Junio. They discuss Samee’s online dating ups and downs, the challenges that come with being an intense person who struggles with boundaries, thriving in challenging work situations, and how going to the gym is self-care. Samee’s new show Historical Roasts is on Netflix now!
Episode 74: Stronger Than Yesterday with Jackie Johnson
How do you care for yourself during a divorce? This week, Jackie Johnson, host of the Natch Beaut podcast, joins Kate in the guest host spot today, and details all the self-care practices she's implemented in the wake of her marriage ending. From swimming with sharks, to meditation, to indulging in body lotion, Jackie shares how she's making herself a priority, connecting with her emotions, and living a more present life. Plus, she recommends her favorite Natch beauty products of the moment. And yes, there are some f-bombs, tears, and most importantly: a cameo by a dog named Chooch.
Episode 73: So Obsessed with Maurene Goo
This week, Kate sits down with another amazing guest host – cat mom and YA author, Maurene Goo. They explore their anxieties, go deep into their love of K-Pop, fandom as self-care, and Maurene’s K-beauty routine.
Episode 72: Being Well with Nora McInerny
This week, there’s a new guest host in town. Kate welcomes author, nonprofit founder, podcast host, and Forever35’s very own Midwest correspondent, Nora McInerny. They discuss the financial expectations of women, meditation, finding your own definition of success, community as self-care, and Nora’s favorite skincare products.
Episode 71: Serums for the Soul with LaTonya Yvette
This week, Doree and Kate discuss what they’re into right now. They give the lowdown on their new pop culture faves – from books to music to television shows (still Schitt’s Creek, duh).
Then they welcome stylist and lifestyle blogger, LaTonya Yvette. She talks her journey as a writer, cultivating community as a young mother, therapy as self-care, finding joy in fashion, and her new book, Woman of Color.
Episode 70: LA Faves with Esmé Wang
This week, Kate and Doree share all of their favorite spots in Los Angeles – from beloved bookstores to the most random place you can spot a celeb.
Then they welcome New York Times best-selling novelist and essayist, Esmé Wang. She discusses being diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder, the stigmas and common misconceptions surrounding mental illness, how she approaches self-care, and her newest book, The Collected Schizophrenias.