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.

This week, Kate and Doree review the intentions they set 6 months ago and discuss new ones for 2019. Plus, they talk making vision boards, day trips to the beach, and other ways to usher in the new year.

Then they welcome Heidi Rose Robbins, an esoteric astrologer, poet, podcaster, and leader of Radiant Life Retreats. She explains what Mercury in retrograde is really about, analyzes Kate and Doree’s birth charts, and breaks down how getting in touch with our signs can help us deepen relationships.

This week, Doree and Kate take a look back at a year of Forever35 and break down exactly what goes into making the pod. Plus, Doree reflects on her big year full of life changes, and Kate discusses how starting a gratitude practice and washing her face on a regular basis has improved her daily life.

Then they welcome Forever35 producer extraordinaire, Samee Junio, who discusses how their career went from massage therapy to the podcasting world, the best hair-shaping cream, what it’s like being an executive producer for a Netflix show, and their romance novel-worthy love life.

This week, Kate deals with depression and has a NSFW shower routine question, while Doree struggles with feeling friend-less. They also discuss their dream staycations, share affordable ways to relax without leaving your hometown, and hear from several listeners about their own staycation plans.

Then they welcome Regina Merson, founder of Reina Rebelde, a makeup line created by and for Latina women. She discusses walking away from her career as a bankruptcy attorney, how she turned a makeup obsession into a full-time job, how journaling gets her out of her own head, and what it means to be a “rebel queen.”

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.

This week, Doree finally goes back to her Broadway Dance Class (sans nausea) and feels great! Plus, Kate gets some super helpful advice from listeners about her back pain, they talk about the idea of “financially cheating” on your partner, and their winter clothing wants.

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.

This week, Doree gets into nesting, reorganizes her entire kitchen, and shares her love of clear, plastic bins. Plus, Kate lets go of control while dealing with health issues and manages to relax on vacation for the first time in years.

Then they welcome financial therapist Amanda Clayman, who answers listener questions about topics including saving money, paying off debt and students loans, and communicating with your partner about finances.

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.

On this week’s episode, Kate and Doree present the first ever Forever35 gift guide for the holiday season. Whether you’re looking for a kid, a friend, a partner, a pet, or yourself, they’ve got you covered.

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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It’s Thanksgiving time in the States, and Kate and Doree dig deeper into the things they’re grateful for this year (hint: Forever35 listeners!). Plus Kate tries to find calm during a health scare and Doree gets very into her bathtub.

Then they sit down with illustrator and author extraordinaire Emily McDowell (Emily McDowell Studio), who discusses her journey from creating greeting cards in her home to running her own business, getting in touch with her spirituality, dealing with perimenopause, and how her life improved after taking a vacation without checking email.

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.

On this week’s episode, Kate and Doree dig deeper into self-care during the holiday season, discussing their tips for surviving this busy time of year. Plus, Kate experiments with gel nails and wonders if she has a gluten intolerance, and Doree gets into pre-natal yoga and shares how she stays organized and on top of day to day tasks.

Then they welcome Ellen Fondiler, award-winning entrepreneur, career strategist, and self-described “child of the 60s.” Ellen discusses her career journey from attorney to bakery owner to non-profit head to entrepreneur, shares how she stays grounded and focused when grappling with self-doubt, and offers tips on how to make the leap out of a job that no longer serves you. Plus, she reveals her #1 self-care secret: naps.

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.

This week, Kate and Doree share their most essential — and least glamorous — products that they can’t live with out. (Let’s hear it for medicated wipes and Q-tips!) Plus, Kate tries a new Vitamin C serum and deals with a stomach bug, and Doree shares a recipe for a delicious dish.

Then they welcome Eva Chen, head of fashion partnerships at Instagram and former editor In chief of Lucky magazine. Eva talks about experimenting with fashion and dressing for yourself, the women who inspired her new picture book Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes, how she implements self-care while working in digital media, and her stripped down, 2 step skincare (!!!) routine.

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.

It’s Sephora Sale season, and this week Kate and Doree breakdown what they might buy with that sweet, sweet discount. (Tubing mascara! A Dr. Jart set! And so much more.) Plus they discuss Kate’s nighttime phone addiction and her new sunrise alarm clock, Doree’s GAP underwear obsession, and the Sunday Riley fake reviews controversy.

Then they welcome All You Can Ever Know author Nicole Chung, who talks about her adoption story and search for her birth family, connecting with other transracial adoptees, finding communities that fulfill you, and how she and her husband juggle parenting and their careers

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.

This week Kate and Doree sit down with Rebecca Traister, author of the new book Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women’s Anger. They talk about living in a world that doesn’t respect women’s anger as serious and worthwhile, the ways in which we repress and express feelings, how to direct and use rage, the #MeToo Movement, and the importance of receiving and listening to the anger of other women.

Plus: Doree’s makes peace with her pregnancy sickness, Kate purges her products and streamlines her skincare routine (again), and they discuss what it would feel like to “spiral positively.” (Imagine it!)