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Mini-Episode 22: Eye Cream And A Simple Gratitude Practice
In this week’s mini-episode, Kate and Doree get another island related question (this time without Oprah and Michelle Obama). They talk about vacation tv/movie/book recommendations and how to go easy on yourself when you get overwhelmed with media to consume. Then, they share a new eye cream recommendation and discuss a listener’s charming gratitude practice.
Mini-Episode 21: Division of Labor
Kate and Doree talk weddings, marriage, and hair in this weeks mini-episode. A listener asks for advice on dealing with a husband's insanely busy schedule (and how to bring up household tasks without feeling like a nag). Then, they talk about hair maintenance routines and what to do when your pre-wedding trial makeup feels like too much.
Mini-Episode 20: Career Confidence and makeup Bag Must-Haves
Kate and Doree jump right into questions and talk about a listener who feels behind in life at 30 and wants a career change. Then, they discuss some steps to take when depression hits and your typical self-care isn’t cutting it and get a listener recommendation for cozy mystery reads. Lastly, the women ponder a very intricate thought experiment that involves a plane flying Idris Elba, must-have make up, and being rescued by Michelle Obama and Oprah.
Mini-Episode 19: Hairy Situations
This week, Kate and Doree help a listener deal with the raw grief of losing a father. Then, they talk about the process of laser hair removal, the potential pros and cons of weekly marriage meetings, and the glory of sometimes eating some straight up butter.
Mini-Episode 18: Managing A Move & Reading Reccs
On this week’s mini-episode, Kate and Doree recommend an array of YA books that provide an oasis from anxious times. Then, they talk about self-care during moving, give their best advice for someone new to skincare, and get a hot hemorrhoid tip from a listener voicemail.
Mini-Episode 17: Workplace Fashion and Lunchtime Self-Care
In this week’s mini-episode, Kate and Doree answer a listener's question about feeling too dressed up for a new workplace and how to get over the sadness of a bad salon visit. Then they hear all about two best friends who just had a Forever35-themed self-care weekend and a group of listeners who started Self-Care Friday during their lunch hour at work. Kate and Doree give lots of great tips for lunchtime care, including the exciting new idea of a Gratitude Exchange.
Mini-Episode 16: Q-Tip Tips and Dealing With Rejection
On this week’s mini-episode, Kate and Doree talk about their non-skincare daily routines and how great Q-tips feel (even though they know you’re not supposed to stick them in your ears.) Then, the women answer listener questions about what to do when you feel like your story has already been told and how to stay vulnerable when you’re faced with rejection and heartbreak.
Mini-Episode 15: Big Moves and Low-Cost Self-Care
In this week's mini-episode, Kate and Doree talk about the conversations that should happen before you move in with a partner, their favorite forms of congratulatory self-care, and how to take care of yourself when you don't have extra money to spend.
Mini-Episode 14: Jade Rollers and Work Friendships
Doree and Kate handle some life-changing listener questions in this weeks mini-episode. They're thrilled by an email about simple journaling techniques and recommend notebook options for lefties. Then, they answer a question about the changing nature of work friendships and debate the efficacy of jade rollers.
Mini-Episode 13: Body Waxing and Perfume
It's all listener voicemails on this mini-episode. Kate and Doree give their tips for a successful and minimally awkward first time bikini wax. Then, the women talk all about their favorite perfumes and signature scents.
Mini-Episode 12: Butt Seriously
Though Kate and Doree are NOT sponsored by "Big Bidet," they do answer a few listener questions about butt care in this week's mini-episode. Kate reveals her secret to getting rid of hemorrhoids, while Doree elaborates on post-bidet drying options. In non-butt news, the women are touched by a voicemail about a listener's mom getting inspired by the podcast to finally take time for self-care.
Mini-Episode 11: Work-Life Balance and Supplements
In this mini-episode Kate and Doree discuss the art of stocking up on a product you love. Then they answer listener questions about the hardships of finding work-life balance and taking supplements, and get schooled on the proper pronunciation of "whilst."
Mini-Episode 10: Periods and Pranks
This week, Kate and Doree talk about their husbands' reactions to their skin care routines and respond to a listener who's going through multiple life changes all at once. Then, they discuss period self-care and Kate almost gets fooled by an excellent voicemail prank.
Mini-Episode 9: Bidets and BFF Birthday Gifts
Kate and Doree get right to an email, where a listener asks for THE self care product to give a cherished friend on her 40th birthday. Then, the women talk about non-app dating tips and help a listener deal with anxiety and betrayal during her semester abroad. Lastly, they go into the ultimate form of self-care – butt-care and bidets.
Plus: we're running a survey that will help guide upcoming content and guests! Please fill it out at forever35podcast.com/survey.
Mini-Episode 8: Travel Skincare and Party Snacks
In this mini-episode, Kate and Doree hear about a listener's experience with OCD and anxiety, give advice on the best way to travel with your skincare routine, and talk about the best snack setup for a party. Then, the women find out how one listener accidentally recruited new Forever35 fans in the middle of an important work meeting.
Plus: we're running a survey that will help guide upcoming content and guests! Please fill it out at forever35podcast.com/survey.
Mini-Episode 7: Hobbies and Helping Yourself
In this week's mini-episode, Kate and Doree discuss a listener question about finding hobbies in adulthood (and yes, Netflix should be considered a hobby). Then, Kate gives a listener advice about caring for yourself while you're caring for a terminally ill loved one. Later, both women respond to a voicemail about the conflicting feelings that occur when you're the recipient of sexual harassment in the workplace.
Mini-Episode 6: Natural Deodorant, MLMs, and When Being Single Sucks
In this weeks mini-episode, Kate and Doree talk about how to politely say no to Multi-Level Marketing (MLMs) products and Doree expresses her reservations about MLMs as a whole. They also marvel at the consistent British use of "whilst" and recommend natural deodorants that really work. Then, the women answer an emotional email from a woman in her 30s who feels isolated in singlehood.
Mini-Episode 5: Face Shaving and Extroverted Self Care
In this week's mini episode, Kate and Doree dive right into listener calls. They talk about peach fuzz (both light and dark), tiny razors, and making peace with mustaches. Kate gives her Doogie Howser-inspired lip care routine and they both discuss self care tips for extroverts.
Mini-Episode 4: Hand Cream And Managing Anxiety
In this week's mini-episode, Kate and Doree answer a listener question about what small things they do to manage their anxiety on a daily basis. They also hear from a pair of pen pals who separately wrote into the show with questions about hand cream and removing makeup, and get a listener recommendation for a great body positivity follow on Instagram.
Mini-Episode 3: Beauty Boxes and Laser Hair Removal
On their latest mini-episode, Kate and Doree debate the merits of beauty subscription boxes — are they fun surprises to get in the mail, or do they just leave you with lots of clutter? They also give advice to a 23-year-old who's wondering whether she should add a retinol to her skincare routine, and Doree discusses her experience with laser hair removal (she is unequivocally pro). Also, this is the essay that Doree mentioned on this episode.