Just Two Friends Who Like To Talk About Serums.
Episode 73: So Obsessed with Maurene Goo
This week, Kate sits down with another amazing guest host – cat mom and YA author, Maurene Goo. They explore their anxieties, go deep into their love of K-Pop, fandom as self-care, and Maurene’s K-beauty routine.
Episode 72: Being Well with Nora McInerny
This week, there’s a new guest host in town. Kate welcomes author, nonprofit founder, podcast host, and Forever35’s very own Midwest correspondent, Nora McInerny. They discuss the financial expectations of women, meditation, finding your own definition of success, community as self-care, and Nora’s favorite skincare products.
Episode 71: Serums for the Soul with LaTonya Yvette
This week, Doree and Kate discuss what they’re into right now. They give the lowdown on their new pop culture faves – from books to music to television shows (still Schitt’s Creek, duh).
Then they welcome stylist and lifestyle blogger, LaTonya Yvette. She talks her journey as a writer, cultivating community as a young mother, therapy as self-care, finding joy in fashion, and her new book, Woman of Color.
Episode 70: LA Faves with Esmé Wang
This week, Kate and Doree share all of their favorite spots in Los Angeles – from beloved bookstores to the most random place you can spot a celeb.
Then they welcome New York Times best-selling novelist and essayist, Esmé Wang. She discusses being diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder, the stigmas and common misconceptions surrounding mental illness, how she approaches self-care, and her newest book, The Collected Schizophrenias.
Mini-Ep 59: Fake It Till You Make It
Doree and Kate receive a follow-up email regarding the woman who called about her boyfriend’s wardrobe, give a pep talk to a listener who wants to improve her confidence, and offer advice to a nervous newly pregnant mother.
Episode 69: Body Positive Vibes with Sophia Carter-Kahn
This week, Kate and Doree celebrate the most wonderful time of the year: Sephora Sale Season! They discuss dream purchases, old favorites, and some possible items they may snag when that discount kicks in.
Then they welcome Sophie Carter-Kahn, writer and co-creator of the podcast She’s All Fat. She talks body positivity, the life-changing power of a bidet, living with multiple autoimmune diseases, and her favorite face oil.
Mini-Ep 58: Waxing Poetic
Doree and Kate break down their fave lip colors, strategies for pubic hair removal, hear from a non-binary listener about chivalry, and discuss dating younger men.
Episode 68: Ready Set Boundaries with Jen Sincero
This week, Kate and Doree go deep on setting boundaries and discuss people-pleasing, toxic friendships, challenging relationships, and forgiveness. Plus, they speak a little German.
Then they welcome You Are A Badass author Jen Sincero, who discusses how her own challenges in life inspired her bestselling book, the importance of going to the “spiritual gym”, what it means to actually be a badass, and naps as self-care.
Mini-Ep 57: Gaslighting at Work
Doree and Kate offer advice to a skincare newbie on how to start a regimen, get some insider info from a therapist, hear from a woman being gaslit by a colleague, and discover a new holiday: Email Debt Forgiveness Day.
Episode 67: So Hormonal with Erica Chidi Cohen
This week, Kate takes a new dance class and struggles with her health anxiety, and Doree hits the road for a baby-moon and gets back into cooking.
Then they welcome doula, educator, author, and co-founder of LOOM, Erica Chidi Cohen. She discusses her career path as a doula, how to offer and receive support during and after pregnancy or miscarriage, why Ariana Grande’s music is self-care, and her 70/30 approach to beauty products.
Mini-Ep 56: Flex Your Joy Muscle
Kate and Doree hear from a former ballet dancer about body positivity, discuss the deliciousness of ranch dressing, offer words of wisdom to a woman mourning the end of a toxic relationship, and consider how to help a friend who just received a cancer diagnosis.
Episode 66: Spring Product Check-In with Joanna Goddard
This week, Doree and Kate talk mental spirals, meditating, and (almost!) finishing baby prep. Plus, they share their current skincare routines and new fave products.
Then they welcome Joanna Goddard, founder of the original lifestyle website, A Cup of Jo. She discusses her transition from a full-time job to full-time blog, engaging with readers, writing authentically, and postpartum depression.
Mini-Ep 55: Lip Stains and Therapy Tips
Kate and Doree receive a voicemail about how to actually pronounce Ikea, get reccs on hospital bag must-haves, discuss their favorite lip stains and sheer glosses, and offer tips on getting back into therapy.
Episode 65: When Inspiration Strikes with Jacqueline Winspear
This week, Kate and Doree dive deep into intuitive eating and diet culture, talk through baby prep stress, and discuss how they each approach the writing process.
Then they welcome Jacqueline Winspear, author of 11 New York Times bestsellers and the illustrious Maisie Dobbs series. She breaks down how she came up with Maisie Dobbs, her research process, late-in-life career change, and overcoming the “wall of negativity”.
Mini-Ep 54: Failing Safely
Kate and Doree hear from a child psychotherapist, a social worker, and a surgeon about how they approach struggles with perfectionism, discuss the sexist roots of chivalry, and lend advice to a woman who continually get “mansplained” at the gym.
Episode 64: An Entrepreneur's Life with Miranda Bennett (Live at SXSW)
This week, Kate and Doree discuss the cold that has taken over Kate’s household, Doree’s baby prep progress, their love of IKEA, baby and bridal showers, and the Forever35/NatchBeaut SXSW meet up!
Then they welcome Miranda Bennett, founder of sustainable clothing line Miranda Bennett Studio. She talks size inclusivity, the challenges of being an entrepreneur, the many sides of self-care, opening their first brick-and-mortar store, and the ways social media affects business. Plus, they take some audience questions!
Mini-Ep 53: The Great Micellar Debate
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.
Episode 63: Try Everything with Natasha Rothwell
This week, Kate talks the 12th anniversary of her mom’s death, the ways grief is constantly changing, and her progress with therapy and intuitive eating. Doree details her luxurious bath routine whilst in New York, visiting family, and how she’s staying hydrated while pregnant.
Then they welcome actor and writer Natasha Rothwell (HBO’s Insecure). She breaks down why she recently embraced meditation, astrology and self-help books, how getting a dog transformed her life, and tips for handling imposter syndrome.
Mini-Ep 52: Cuticle Care 101
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.
Episode 62: iPhoning It In with Catherine Price
This week, Kate explores intuitive eating and gets consistent with therapy, and Doree discusses baby prep and figuring out finances. Plus, they break down their (very different) struggles with perfectionism.
Then they welcome Catherine Price, author of How to Break Up with Your Phone, who delves into why phones are ruining our attention spans, how technology affects kids, why multitasking is BS, and the joy of missing out (JOMO).