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Episode 96: Fashion Statements with Sinéad Burke
This week, Kate is loving some new prods and continues on her body positive journey, and Doree thinks about cleaning and looks forward to Henry’s first Halloween. Then they talk to writer, activist, and As Me podcast host Sinéad Burke about her journey from writing a blog to having a TED talk, learning to be vulnerable, self-acceptance, and her experience at the Met Gala.
Episode 95: Old Moms, New Tricks with Alison Rosen
Doree and Kate recap their weekend retreat in the woods. Plus, Kate starts a regular yoga practice and Doree continues to explore the world of lentils. Then they sit down with comedian and podcast host Alison Rosen to discuss her experience with postpartum depression, being an “old mom,” the privilege of getting older, Japanese straightening vs. Brazilian blowouts, and the shared idiosyncrasies of humans.
Episode 94: You Make Me Wanna Dupe
Kate finally sends a proper thank you note to a friend who got her daughter a gift 9 years ago, and Doree gets into time management and works on saying “no”. Then they go deep into dupes! They break down their own favorites dupes and hear from listeners on the affordable products they’ve found that work just as well as pricier ones.
Episode 93: Sustainable Style with Elizabeth Cline
This week, Kate wakes up early, finds joy in cooking, and discovers a new holy grail product, and Doree deals with mastitis, does a major closet purge, and becomes addicted to an iPhone game. Then they welcome journalist and author of The Conscious Closet, Elizabeth L. Cline to discuss fast fashion, her favorite ethical and sustainable brands, and the environmental impacts of the fabrics we buy.
Episode 92: Keep Calm and Correspond with Karen Travers
This week, Kate concludes her month-long face cream experiment and gets her moles checked, and Doree survives her first cross-country trip with a baby and gets back to home organizing. Then they welcome ABC News White House correspondent and F35 listener Karen Travers, who shares how she finds moments of calm in the middle of a wild work schedule, tips for friends showing up in moments of crisis, and her favorite NYX makeup products.
Episode 91: Stay Curious with Alie Ward
This week, Kate gets her mammogram and works through some health anxiety, and Doree creates a checklist to help conquer clutter. Then they welcome Alie Ward (Ologies podcast, Netflix’s Brainchild), who discusses finding her voice in the science space, dealing with an ovarian failure diagnosis, her love of hyaluronic acid, and the wonders of a Brazilian blowout.
Episode 90: Dare to Dream with Lauren Ashley Smith
This week, Doree deals with postpartum hair loss and reframing her body image narrative, and Kate’s got a breakout and does some deeper thinking on intuitive eating. Plus, they reflect on their respective therapy journeys. Then they welcome Lauren Ashley Smith, head writer of HBO’s A Black Lady Sketch Show, who discusses the comfort of reality tv, her passion for candles, the unique way she met her wife, and her career journey from VH1 intern to head writer.
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.