The best of Kate and Doree's high/low recommendations are back! We've rounded up the best splurge items mentioned on the podcast (thus far); check out the goods below. 

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. 

It's Sephora spring bonus time! Kate and Doree discuss their Sephora wish lists, and they also set some simple intentions for the week, like getting to bed early and bringing more fresh flowers into their lives.

Then, Doree interviews a very special guest: her sister Karen Vladeck (@KarenVladeckesq on Twitter)! Karen talks about seeking out self-care while also juggling motherhood and being a law partner, ignoring other people's judgment about childbirth and parenting, making time for manicures, and staying close with Doree through the years. 

Candles are a huge part of my self care. Honestly, when I start feeling depressed or over-anxious, I light a candle and feel a little better. I’m not saying to head to Yankee Candle instead of your therapist, but candles can be surprisingly soothing when things get hard.

So, every week I’ll talk about a candle I love and I’ll try to give you some deep cuts from the fragrant wax world. Like, I’ll go way beyond Bed, Bath & Beyond. And all my recommendations will cost $40 or less (usually a lot less), unless my life is truly changed by a costlier candle.

Okay, let’s get to the good stuff! My candle of the week is:

The Forever35 Facebook group is abuzz with anticipation for the bi-annual Sephora VIB sale, and listeners have been sharing advice, wish lists, and filling their carts to make the most of the 15% discount. (If you haven't checked it out, come join the self-care party! Hint: The secret word is serums.) So today, we're rounding up the best of listener reccs and picks for the sale.

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.

Doree returns to Los Angeles after a trip to Disney World with exciting news – Startup: A Novel is out in paperback! To celebrate, the women discuss how they met, their writing processes, and how the Twilight fandom is connected to Kate's book. Then they speak to Shadi Petosky (owner of Puny Entertainment, creator of Danger & Eggs, and Executive Producer of Netflix's Twelve Forever) who talks about keeping a tight calendar, insisting on sleep, and how producing is a form of self-care. Plus, she gives us the goods on her amazing nails and Elton John's Oscar party.

It's not always time for a splurge, so we've rounded up the best of Kate and Doree's "Low" products from the podcast's High/Low segment. Read on for the podcast's most effective serum, mascara, toner, and more — that won't bust your budget.

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.

Doree and Kate discuss Doree's recent trip to Target -- where she was tempted by the sweet, affordable Universal Thread line -- and the feeling of backsliding on her commitment to try to only buy sustainable or secondhand clothing. Then the women speak to Mary H.K. Choi(author of the YA novel Emergency Contact) about binge eating, letting go of old habits, and that one time she purchased a $4000 jacket. Plus she recommends a classic red lipstick! 

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. 

It's the return of High/Low! Kate compares mascaras and Doree gets to the bottom of the great virgin marula oil conspiracy (note: there might not actually be a conspiracy, but there's a really expensive one and a really cheap one). Then they talk to Anya Yurchyshyn, author of the brand-new memoir My Dead Parents, all about her makeup obsession and her tips and tricks for getting the most out of your makeup. Many, many product recommendations below!

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.

Kate and Doree sit down in similar loose-fitting outfits to reminisce about who first taught them about makeup, skincare, and self-care. Was it their moms, their bunkmates at camp, college friends, Oprah Winfrey or Sassy Magazine? (Spoiler alert: all of the above.) Plus Doree details the emotional side of purging her home office, and Kate talks about the spa day that got her through the recent anniversary of her mom's death. Then they're joined by TV writer, author, and Feminist Ryan Gosling creator Danielle Henderson, who dishes on her unique path to becoming a TV writer, how crafting and letter-writing keep her calm, and washing her face with sugar. Yes, sugar. 

On this week's mini, Doree and Kate kick things off with a question from a 19-year-old listener, who asks if the urge to crawl out of your own skin goes away with age. Plus they discuss they best way to keep your feet soft and smooth in winter, and get a product recc from a listener in Belgium.  

Kate and Doree discuss the struggle that is meal planning and cooking for your family, and talk about strategies to cope. (Be sure to check out Kate's separate post about meal planning!) Kate has a new philosophy for cooking for her two kids, which is to keep things as simple as possible, involving her kids in meal prep, and serving food family-style. Then they get YA author Jenny Han (The Summer I Turned Pretty series, the To All the Boys I've Loved Before trilogy) to share her chocolate chip cookie secrets and how to make the perfect scrambled eggs, as well as her skincare regimen and her favorite lipsticks.

In Episode 10 I talk (complain?) about my experiences (failures?) meal-planning for my family. While it's been a bumpy journey of dry muffins and rejected casseroles, I did want to share some of what I've learned along the way. Be warned: it is a work in progress! As we like to say on the pod, I am not an expert. But I am a working (from home) mom who has to feed two kids on a regular basis. These are the rules I'm trying to live by when it comes to cooking for my family (if you don't have kids, not all of these may apply to you, but hopefully you find something in here that helps). I'd love to hear what tricks you have up your apron.

It’s the first Forever35 mini-episode! On these weekly half-hour eps, Kate and Doree will be responding to listener questions and doing short product reviews. This week, they talk about their workout habits, and give advice to a woman who wants to develop a very simple skincare routine. 

Doree and Kate sit down with producer, writer, and director Priyanka Mattoo (The Homestay), who discusses how her experiences with post-partum depression after the birth of her son helped her get serious about her self-care. Plus, Priyanka walks us through her simple but effective skincare routine, and tips us off to the Maybelline lip stain she's been wearing for over ten years.  

Doree and Kate also celebrate Doree's big news: she quit her job! 

Kate and Doree talk to actor, writer, podcaster, and director Kulap Vilaysack (Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Origin Story: A Documentary, Who Charted?) about being a Taurus and enjoying earthly delights, breathwork, the Grinberg Method, therapy, astrology, directing a documentary about her family, and the Lao community. (Follow Kulap on Instagram and Twitter.)

Plus, Kate interviews Doree about Slow Clothes Movement, her Instagram where she chronicles her journey to shopping less and buying more ethically.