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Episode 106: Reduce Reuse Recycle
This week Kate and Doree break down how they got “glam” for the iHeart Radio Podcast Awards red carpet. Then, sans guest, they chat about how they’re (imperfectly) working toward making greener life choices and what it means for their self-care practices and skincare obsessions.
Episode 104: Achievable Happiness with Caissie St. Onge
Kate considers making her own mists and focuses on her word for 2020, and Doree shares her new self care practices: her “one line a day” journal and puzzling. Then they welcome Caissie St. Onge, an Emmy-nominated comedy writer, showrunner, and executive producer whose work includes Busy Tonight, Watch What Happens Life with Andy Cohen, and The Late Show with David Letterman. She talks about finding community on social media, creating TV that brings people joy, raising super wise and thoughtful sons, and her deep love for Prince.
Episode 103: Best Intentions with Chemist Confessions
Doree and Kate ring in the new year by going through their intentions for 2020. Then they welcome Victoria Fu and Gloria Lu, co-founders of Chemist Confessions, to the podcast. They answer tons of listener questions about skincare, share how their careers as scientists led them to start their site, and discuss what inspired them to make their own skincare line.
Episode 102: 2019 Reflections and Reframes
On this week’s episode Kate shares her Mist List (she loves a mist) and Doree breaks down her best practices for finishing a book with a baby at home. Then they take a look back at 2019, past intentions, life changes, what they learned and what they’re leaving behind.
Episode 101: Meet the Husbands with Matt Mira and Anthony King
This week Doree discovers Yoga Toes and inspires a conversation about foot care, and Kate shares an embarrassing story from vacation that involves flashing strangers (by accident). Then they welcome their husbands, Matt Mira and Anthony King, to the show. They discuss their face-washing routines, work burnout, panic attacks, and dealing with hair loss. Plus, they try to figure out what Pixi Glow Tonic does. (Spoiler alert: They don’t know.)
Episode 100: Must Haves with Caroline Moss
This week, Kate hires a digital organizer to pare down her email and embraces inbox zero, and Doree discovers new skincare obsessions and learns the power of listening to others without offering advice. Then they welcome Caroline Moss, Hey Ladies author and host of the new Forever35-produced podcast Gee Thanks Just Bought It. She discusses the power of friendship when it comes to product reccs, why the InstantPot is not all that, her favorite Trader Joe's moisturizer, and navigating the weird, expensive world of weddings.
Episode 99: Talking About Race with Ijeoma Oluo
This week Kate discusses the deep waver, aka her "new" hairstyling super tool, and Doree gets closer to boob liberation and reflects on how it feels to look at old photos of yourself. Then they welcome Ijeoma Oluo, author of the NY Times bestselling book, So You Want to Talk About Race. She talks about how to approach conversations about race, the way cultural appropriation ties into popular wellness practices, the need for more accessibility and inclusion when it comes to hair and beauty products, and why makeup is key to her self-care.
Episode 98: Heavy Lifting with Chrissy King
This week, Kate returns from Oregon with a bag of new product obsessions (Oils! Mists! Oh My!) and works on waking up at 5AM, and Doree recommends some new books. Plus they discuss the power of face-time with friends, early bedtimes, and annoying body aches and pains.
Then they welcome strength coach, writer, and speaker Chrissy King, who talks about her passion for power-lifting, leaning into self-love, breaking free from toxic fitness and diet culture, and how there’s nothing better than a good book.
Episode 97: The 2nd Annual Forever35 Gift Guide
Kate goes on a getaway with her husband and comes back refreshed, but now has a cold that she’s fending off with nine hours of sleep. Doree gets balayage and has a revelation about her relationship to her hair. Then it’s time for the annual Forever35 Gift Guide! We’ve got presents for everyone on your list and maybe a few for yourself, too.
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.