Whenever I’m on vacation, I spend at least 5% of my time perusing candles in cute shops of the towns I’m visiting. On one such trip, I came across Paddywax Library Candles and fell in love.

Now, I don’t remember the shop. I don’t remember where I was. I only vaguely recollect my husband being there. But I do remember the 30 vivid minutes of smelling the whole collection and trying to decide which candles I would buy.

After a fretful few moments, I decided on Charles Dickens and Ralph Waldo Emerson.

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.

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In this week's episode, Kate and Doree discuss their struggles and successes with project management and find an app that might be the answer.

Then, they speak to the wonderful Jessa Blades, makeup artist and natural beauty expert. She dives into the role food plays in skincare, the best brands for natural beauty, and even gives a simple face mask recipe you can whip up in your kitchen. Find her on Instagram at @jessablades and get 15% any purchase at JessaBlades.com when you use the promo code: Forever35.

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Every other week, we round up some of the brilliant recommendations from the private Forever 35 Facebook group. Wanna join? Click here. Hint: The secret word is “serums.”

In addition to their charming home decor and exclusive Ben & Jerry’s flavors (it’s true!), Target also has an impressive collection of skincare. They’ve particularly upped their game lately when it comes to cruelty-free and natural products.

We’ve compiled ideas and recommendations from multiple posts from the Forever35 Facebook group and determined that these are the very best serums and sheet masks you can buy at Target right now.

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.

I’m a Disney person, i.e., a grown adult who happily goes to Disneyland sans children. Do I sing Disney songs to myself all the time? Yes. But I’ve evolved from “Part of Your World” to “Poor Unfortunate Souls,” so I’m showing signs of growth.

Previously, my Disney love didn’t go past visiting the parks and rewatching the opening on Beauty and the Beast on a loop. I never thought “Oh, if only my apartment could smell like ‘It’s a Small World’ water, churros, and waiting in line.” But when I saw that Spireside made Disney Parks themed candles, it was as if my heart had made a wish and that secret dream came true. In less lyrical words - I wanted to buy all of their candles.

In the past year and a half, I’ve sampled quite a bit of their inventory and want to share my very favorites with you (and a couple to possibly avoid).

This episode Kate and Doree go deep into mental health. They talk about the stigma that still exists around anxiety and depression, SSRIs, and how to find the right therapist for you (at least one that won't fall asleep during a session). Plus, Kate shares her first ever positive experience with a psychiatrist and Doree tells all about the Broadway dance class that's made it into her self-care routine.

Then, the women have the pleasure of speaking to Amy Spalding, author The Summer of Jordi Perez (And the Best Burger in Los Angeles). Amy talks about balancing a full time job and a thriving writing career, staying body positive when you're surrounded by body negativity, her love of lipstick, and why she'll never say goodbye to Grey's Anatomy. Follow Amy at @theames on Twitter and @thatames on Instagram.

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.