Listeners respond to questions about seasonal affective disorder, what to do when your boss calls you a pushover, and whether to go to grad school far away from your parents. Plus, we hear from perhaps our youngest listener yet, and hear a request to eliminate the word “purge” from our podcast vocabulary.

This week Kate discusses the deep waver, aka her "new" hairstyling super tool, and Doree gets closer to boob liberation and reflects on how it feels to look at old photos of yourself. Then they welcome Ijeoma Oluo, author of the NY Times bestselling book, So You Want to Talk About Race. She talks about how to approach conversations about race, the way cultural appropriation ties into popular wellness practices, the need for more accessibility and inclusion when it comes to hair and beauty products, and why makeup is key to her self-care.

On this week’s mini-episode Kate and Doree share listeners’ tips and tricks for combatting dry, itchy scalps, hear from a listener worried about air pollution affecting their health, and discuss the best lip masks and balms to keep your lips soft and supple all winter long. Plus: A Trader Joe’s beauty product shout out!

This week, Kate returns from Oregon with a bag of new product obsessions (Oils! Mists! Oh My!) and works on waking up at 5AM, and Doree recommends some new books. Plus they discuss the power of face-time with friends, early bedtimes, and annoying body aches and pains.

Then they welcome strength coach, writer, and speaker Chrissy King, who talks about her passion for power-lifting, leaning into self-love, breaking free from toxic fitness and diet culture, and how there’s nothing better than a good book.

Doree and Kate hear from listeners attending a concert together in Los Angeles, read an email from a listener dealing with homesickness, share self-care tips for nurses sent in by nurse listeners, and discuss how to handle a boss’s relentless criticism.

Kate goes on a getaway with her husband and comes back refreshed, but now has a cold that she’s fending off with nine hours of sleep. Doree gets balayage and has a revelation about her relationship to her hair. Then it’s time for the annual Forever35 Gift Guide! We’ve got presents for everyone on your list and maybe a few for yourself, too.

Doree and Kate hear from listeners with suggestions about clogged milk ducts, distracting hobbies, and self-confidence, and they give advice to a listener who wants to sell her engagement ring and one who is dealing with a very itchy scalp.

This week, Kate is loving some new prods and continues on her body positive journey, and Doree thinks about cleaning and looks forward to Henry’s first Halloween. Then they talk to writer, activist, and As Me podcast host Sinéad Burke about her journey from writing a blog to having a TED talk, learning to be vulnerable, self-acceptance, and her experience at the Met Gala.

Doree and Kate receive an email from a previous caller who said she doesn’t reach out to friends, get a follow-up email from the woman who’s friend kissed her crush on NYE, dole out some dupe recs, and lend advice to a listener wondering how to move after a negative email from an old friend.

Doree and Kate recap their weekend retreat in the woods. Plus, Kate starts a regular yoga practice and Doree continues to explore the world of lentils. Then they sit down with comedian and podcast host Alison Rosen to discuss her experience with postpartum depression, being an “old mom,” the privilege of getting older, Japanese straightening vs. Brazilian blowouts, and the shared idiosyncrasies of humans.

Kate, Doree, and YA author Lauren Morrill receive some listener feedback regarding self-care for new moms, get several messages about how to break up with your stylist, discuss sustainable toilet paper and clothing swaps, and lend advice to a teacher who feels unappreciated.

Kate finally sends a proper thank you note to a friend who got her daughter a gift 9 years ago, and Doree gets into time management and works on saying “no”. Then they go deep into dupes! They break down their own favorites dupes and hear from listeners on the affordable products they’ve found that work just as well as pricier ones.

Doree and Kate hear from a listener about their favorite vibrator, lend advice to an archaeologist wondering how to approach their skincare routine as an afternoon shower-er, and give tips to a mom with young children who wants to make time for self-care.

This week, Kate wakes up early, finds joy in cooking, and discovers a new holy grail product, and Doree deals with mastitis, does a major closet purge, and becomes addicted to an iPhone game. Then they welcome journalist and author of The Conscious Closet, Elizabeth L. Cline to discuss fast fashion, her favorite ethical and sustainable brands, and the environmental impacts of the fabrics we buy.

Doree and Kate hear from several listeners regarding the use of the abbreviation “thx”, lend advice to a listener wondering how to organize their space whilst living with roommates, and receive a voicemail from someone who was dumped via PDF.

This week, Kate concludes her month-long face cream experiment and gets her moles checked, and Doree survives her first cross-country trip with a baby and gets back to home organizing. Then they welcome ABC News White House correspondent and F35 listener Karen Travers, who shares how she finds moments of calm in the middle of a wild work schedule, tips for friends showing up in moments of crisis, and her favorite NYX makeup products.

Doree and Kate share a listener’s eyeliner recommendation, receive several messages about daily sustainability practices, and lend advice to a mom whose daughter got dumped via text message.

This week, Kate gets her mammogram and works through some health anxiety, and Doree creates a checklist to help conquer clutter. Then they welcome Alie Ward (Ologies podcast, Netflix’s Brainchild), who discusses finding her voice in the science space, dealing with an ovarian failure diagnosis, her love of hyaluronic acid, and the wonders of a Brazilian blowout.

Kate and Doree hear from several listeners about their Trader Joe’s skincare faves, further discuss prioritizing friendships, offer advice to a listener feeling let down by a friend after a BRCA1 diagnosis, and receive many, many messages from listeners who have also peed whilst sleeping.

This week, Doree deals with postpartum hair loss and reframing her body image narrative, and Kate’s got a breakout and does some deeper thinking on intuitive eating. Plus, they reflect on their respective therapy journeys. Then they welcome Lauren Ashley Smith, head writer of HBO’s A Black Lady Sketch Show, who discusses the comfort of reality tv, her passion for candles, the unique way she met her wife, and her career journey from VH1 intern to head writer.