Kate and Doree finally put an end to the "micellar" controversy, and hear from listeners about castor oil in skincare and affordable birthday celebrations. Plus, they offer advice on planning a cozy bachelorette party for a friend and get tips from a listener on managing social media time.

Doree and Kate receive several replies about cuticle care, hear from Switzerland correspondent Amy regarding the pronunciation of micellar, give tips to a listener who doesn’t know what to do for her 40th birthday, and share some healing wisdom to a breast cancer survivor.

Kate and Doree discuss grooming nose hairs, lend advice to a listener who’s struggling to voice her need for “me” time, and learn about an awesome Sephora hack.

Doree and Kate hear from a listener who shares a life-changing New Year’s intention, offer nail care advice to a listener who’s been told she has “big cuticles," and swap tips on how to combat loneliness.

Kate and Doree get a voicemail from a woman across the pond who gives some Paris recs for another listener, receive a few emails with tips regarding laundry routines, and lend advice to a new mother with anxiety and depression.

Doree and Kate lend advice to a caller whose best friend kissed her crush in front of her, offer tips to listeners who want to be more confident at work, and answer an email from someone who is stressed about navigating a big move to Spain for her husband’s job.

Kate and Doree get a voicemail from a listener with advice on self-care after getting fired, and hear from a woman looking for Paris product recommendations. Plus, they answer a caller who asks what they were doing at 25, and discuss their laundry routines (or... lack thereof).

Doree and Kate get a voicemail from a listener who’s reframing the narrative about her body after childbirth, discuss that weird urge many of us get to compare ourselves to our partner’s exes, and hear from a listener dealing with “house shame.”

Kate and Doree give advice to a caller who’s 40 and still trying to figure out how to feel comfortable in her own skin, and also help a listener navigate self-care while facing obstacles with her husband. Plus, they give some tips to a very honest caller who was sent $500 worth of La Mer products and doesn’t know whether to keep them.

Doree and Kate lend advice to a listener who’s stressed her fiancé is leaving for a lengthy work trip, and give some tips to a caller who wants to limit her screen time. Plus, they receive an email defending Good & Plenty candies, and discuss self-care during career transitions.

On this week’s mini-episode, Doree and Kate share a listener email about putting together a long-reads article club, and answer a question regarding the necessity of bridal parties. Plus, they hear from a listener in Paris whose break up (and encouragement from the Forever35 Facebook group) led her to take a solo trip abroad, and get a tip about healing c-section scars.

On this week’s mini-episode, Kate shares some of her favorite Instant Pot recipes and Doree gives tips to a listener who is trying to stop using plastic. Plus, they lend advice to a couple of callers with anxiety.

On this week's mini-episode, Kate and Doree hear from listeners about gift suggestions for friends and partners, a emailer lends advice about struggles of socializing during grad school, Kate shares her long list of Costco faves.

On this week's mini episode, Kate and Doree get a bunch of tips and recommendations from listeners about hair loss. They also hear from a listener who wants to learn about pop culture after growing up in a cult, and offer advice to a woman feeling despondent and isolated while going through IVF and pregnancy loss as she approaches her 40th birthday.

Kate and Doree give advice to a woman who says she's getting played by a YouTuber. Plus, they discuss tubing mascara and hear an update from the woman who had never had an orgasm.

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This week Kate and Doree get some sex tips from a listener and recommendations for more everyday must-have products. Then they hear from a listener struggling with keeping commitments due to social anxiety, and answer a question about hair loss.

This week, Kate and Doree hear from a woman who's torn about whether to ask a longtime friend to be her bridesmaid. They also give advice about how to enjoy sex more to a listener who's never had an orgasm, and get some more tips on how to make your gym shower more pleasant.

On this week’s mini-episode Kate and Doree hear from a pair of sister-in-laws who have a question about how to get excited about life changes after grad school, give tips on turning a gym shower into a self-care experience, and hear from a listener looking for advice on getting through the holiday season.

This week Kate and Doree welcome their first guest to the mini-episode world! Jasmine Guillory — lawyer, author of the new book The Proposal, and past Forever35 guest — is back to help answer listener questions about making time for baths, the importance of sunscreening your hands, and growing pains in a friendship. Plus, Jasmine discusses her year-long yoga challenge, daily bath rituals, and how she lets go of guilt.

On this week’s mini-episode Kate and Doree hear from a listener who can’t quite figure out dry shampoo, offer tips on how to care for not-quite-dirty clothes, and try to help a caller track down a vegan and cruelty-free mascara that doesn’t break the bank. Plus: a follow-up to their earlier friendship convo!