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Episode 58: To Do Or Not To Do with Alison Roman
This week, Doree talks being “in her feelings,” crying whilst watching Black Panther, and preparing for the baby. Kate discusses sleep training herself, feeling high on foam rolling, and her chunky sneaker obsession. Plus, they follow up on their to-do lists strategies and hear organizational suggestions from multiple listeners.
Then they welcome cookbook author and columnist, Alison Roman, who chats about her journey in the culinary world, her famous stew and shortbread cookie recipes, and her love of making biscuits and taking baths.
Mini-Ep 47: Pardon My French
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).
Episode 57: Skincare Enthusiast with Ann Shen
This week, Kate talks about her trip to Palm Springs, sneaking peeks at Twitter, and sleep training herself to wake up earlier. Doree discusses being on a panel at the BeautyX Summit, her dog’s success with training, and her recent obsession with the Netflix show Sex Education.
Then they welcome illustrator and author, Ann Shen. She talks about becoming an artist later in life, her favorite skincare products, struggling with acne, and Korean beauty blogs.
Mini-Ep 46: Hey Jealousy
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.”
Episode 56: Royally Organized with Elizabeth Holmes
This week, Doree and Kate share their favorite tips for time management and staying organized. Plus, Kate talks healing her bod in 2019 and Doree prepares to clean out her “cabinet of doom.”
Then they welcome Elizabeth Holmes, multimedia reporter, royal family expert, and creator of the viral Instagram Stories series So Many Thoughts. She discusses how she became a “Royals Enthusiast,” fandom as self-care, and her IVF journey.
Mini-Ep 45: Self-Acceptance And A La Mer Mystery
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.
Episode 55: Feel the Burnout with Anne Helen Petersen
This week, Doree and Kate do a product check-in and discuss the products they’re into right now. Kate talks meal planning for the week and Doree updates us on her closet purge. Plus, they get heated about skim milk and low-fat foods being a scam.
Then they welcome Anne Helen Petersen, author, journalist, and senior culture writer at Buzzfeed News. She discusses her viral essay, “How Millennials Became The Burnout Generation”, the performance aspect of social media, and the pressure that can come with indulging in self-care.
Mini-Ep 44: Phone Addiction And Career Transitions
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.
Episode 54: The Joy of Cooking with Samin Nosrat
This week, Doree and Kate celebrate the 1st anniversary of the pod, discuss cooking as self-care, and share some favorite recipes. Plus Kate gives an update on her mission to get jacked, and Doree details how she’s getting organized before the baby comes.
Then they welcome Samin Nosrat, cook, teacher, NY Times columnist, bestselling author, and host of Netflix’s Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. She talks about her journey from cooking apprentice to television show host, her kitchen must-haves, how she keeps things cozy at home, and the product she uses to combat thigh chafing.
Mini-Ep 43: Solo Travel And Bridal Parties
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.
Episode 53: I Saw the Sign with Heidi Rose Robbins
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.
Episode 52: How The Pod Sausage Is Made with Samee Junio
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.
Episode 51: Staycation All I Ever Wanted with Regina Merson
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.”
Mini-Ep 42: Go-To Recipes And Addressing Anxiety
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.
Episode 50: Sustainable Style with Natalie Harris
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.
Mini-Ep 41: Gift Giving and Costco Faves
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.
Episode 49: Money Talks with Amanda Clayman
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.
Mini-Ep 40: How To Feel Okay When Life Is Not
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.
Episode 48: The Ultimate 2018 Forever35 Gift Guide for Everyone on Your List
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.
Mini-Ep 39: Ditch Him! and More Mascara Thoughts
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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