Forever35

By Kate Spencer & Doree Shafrir

Arts Fashion & Beauty

What's Forever35 about?

Which night creams will make you look well-rested, is quitting coffee really worth the headache, can emptying your closet actually bring you joy, and wtf is a gratitude practice, anyway? These are the kinds of self-care questions that wellness enthusiasts and writers Kate Spencer and Doree Shafrir discuss each week, along with a special guest, as they explore what it means to be getting older — and hopefully wiser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Season One: The OC, Episode 8

09.25.2023

Marissa’s mom tries to institutionalize her after her OD in Tijuana, but not if Ryan, Seth, and Summer can sneak her out of the hospital (as candy stripers?!) first! This episode has giant tubs of margarine, streaky highlights and villain ...

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09.25.2023 Season One: The OC, Episode 8 Marissa’s mom tries to institutionalize her after her OD in Tijuana, but not if Ryan, Seth, and Summer can sneak her out of the hospital (as candy stripers?!) first! This episode has giant tubs of margarine, streaky highlights and villain ...
09.20.2023 Episode 285: When All Your Friends Start Having Kids with Allison Davis Kate and Doree get to sit down with journalist Allison Davis to discuss her latest New York Magazine article about what happens when your friends start having kids. They also discuss how Allison became a writer for NY Mag and ...
09.18.2023 Season One: The OC, Episode 7 (PREVIEW) [You're listening to a sneak peek of our new show Season One! To hear the full episode of Season One, join our Patreon at patreon.com/forever35 for just $5 a month.] Ryan, Seth, Marissa, and Summer go on a trip to ...
09.13.2023 Episode 284: The Real Story Behind Glossier with Marisa Meltzer You’re familiar with Glossier products, but do you know the hot gloss-ip behind them? Kate and Doree welcome journalist Marisa Meltzer on Forever35 to talk about her new book Glossy: Ambition, Beauty, and the Inside Story of Emily Weiss's Glossier, ...
09.11.2023 Season One: The OC, Episode 6 (PREVIEW) [You're listening to a sneak peek of our new show Season One! To hear the full episode of Season One or to WATCH this episode, join our Patreon at patreon.com/forever35 for just $5 a month.] It’s Episode 6 of the ...
09.06.2023 Listener Q&A: No More Panic Shopping Kate and Doree listen to beautiful singing voicemails and answer some listener questions — everything from what kind of bathing suit to wear when you might be allergic to Spandex to the things you can learn from your sex therapist ...
09.04.2023 Product Recall: Massengill (PREVIEW) [You’re listening to a preview of this month’s Product Recall, available exclusively on our Patreon. To hear the full episode, join us at patreon.com/forever35.] Well, it’s an episode all about the scam that is douching, and boy is it a ...
09.01.2023 Three Brunette Pissed Off Women with Jackie Johnson (PREVIEW) [You’re listening to a preview of this episode, available exclusively on Patreon. To hear the full episode, join us at patreon.com/forever35. And if you join at the $10 tier, you can also watch it on video!!] Put your listening ears ...
08.30.2023 Season One: The OC, Episode 5 (PREVIEW) [You're listening to a sneak peek of our new show Season One! To hear the full episode of Season One, join our Patreon at patreon.com/forever35 for just $5 a month.] The people are the worst, but the drama is… the ...
08.28.2023 Episode 283: How Sophie Strauss Became a Stylist for Regular People Kate and Doree bring Stylist for Regular People Sophie Strauss onto the pod to talk about how she purposefully became a stylist NOT for celebrities, the importance of playing dress up even as a busy adult, and why paying attention ...
08.23.2023 Season One: The OC, Episode 4 (PREVIEW) [You're listening to a sneak peek of our new show Season One! To hear the full episode of Season One, join our Patreon at patreon.com/forever35 for just $5 a month.] It’s time for the biggest party of the year! Again! ...
08.21.2023 Episode 282: Seasons Of Life Kate and Doree chat about email-free mornings, the seasons of sleep, and the power of the musical Rent.. Then, they hear from listeners about shopping for caftans, getting into records, and more real life, unbelievable anecdotes of free-mugging. To leave ...
08.16.2023 August Patron Q&A: Whither the Husbands? (PREVIEW) [You’re listening to a preview of this month’s Patron Q&A;, available exclusively on our Patreon. To hear the full episode, join us at patreon.com/forever35.] Buckle up, Babies! It’s time for another Patron Q&A; ep! Kate and Doree address some questions ...
08.14.2023 Episode 281: This Is Real with Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts Doree and Kate talk cheese, jet lag, and the underrated sun protection of an umbrella before talking to celebrated Peloton yoga teacher Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts. She speaks about setting boundaries, becoming a parent in your 40s, her yoga teaching ...
08.09.2023 Season One: The OC, Episode 3 (PREVIEW) [You're listening to a sneak peek of our new show Season One! To hear the full episode of Season One, join our Patreon at patreon.com/forever35 for just $5 a month.] Here in the totally normal, small town of Newport, there’s ...
08.07.2023 Episode 280: Carry-Ons and Clutter Kate is packing serums in her carry-on luggage while Doree is de-cluttering her beauty products. Then, they hear from listeners about Vaseline lovers, Henry’s tic-tac-toe games, and supporting a colleague through a devastating diagnosis. To leave a voicemail or text ...
08.02.2023 Product Recall: Stridex (PREVIEW) [You’re listening to a preview of this month’s Product Recall, available exclusively on our Patreon. To hear the full episode, join us at patreon.com/forever35.] Come on over to our pad… our Stridex pad! Doree researches the grossest of ’60s and ...
07.31.2023 Episode 279: Keeping Up With Jackie (Johnson) Kate and Doree bring back fan favorite Jackie Johnson for a third time! The Queen of Creams chats with them about her undying love of expensive creams, her zig-zagging path since moving to Hollywood, and why she thinks women should ...
07.26.2023 Season One: The OC, Episode 2 (PREVIEW) [You're listening to a sneak peek of our new show Season One! To hear the full episode of Season One, join our Patreon at patreon.com/forever35 for just $5 a month.] We’re talking nepo-baby money. We’re talking felonious dads. And we’re ...
07.24.2023 Episode 278: Summertime Sadness and Pop Culture Picks Kate has a quiet birthday and Doree has a not quiet vacation. Then, they talk about their current pop culture picks for books, film and TV, and why they’re feeling a bit of that summertime sadness. To leave a voicemail ...
07.19.2023 Patron Q&A: We Love Thick Noods and We Cannot Lie (PREVIEW) [You’re listening to a preview of this month’s Patron Q&A;, available exclusively on our Patreon. To hear the full episode, join us at patreon.com/forever35.] Ever wondered what Kate’s favorite noodle is or whether Doree’s had a Pina Colada made with ...
07.17.2023 Episode 277: Best of the Pod: Coffee Habits, Butt Care, 5-Minute Makeup Routines Kate and Doree take a tootle-oot down memory lane and share clips and memories from past pod convos, including coffee cup habits, butt care practices, and listener 5-minute makeup routines. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, ...
07.12.2023 Season One: The OC, Episode 1 It’s Season One, baby! Kate and Doree watch the pilot episode of The OC and the viewing is fresh, the takes are hot, and the fashion is a mess. Join them as they dive into the exceptional exposition, Ocean Spray’s ...
07.10.2023 Episode 276: Rest and Renaissance with Rachel Cargle Kate attempts to be more present and Doree refashions some sweatpants into her own cool travel pants. Then writer, entrepreneur, and philanthropic innovator Rachel Cargle joins the pod to discuss her new book A Renaissance Of Our Own, the distinction ...
07.05.2023 Product Recall: CKOne (PREVIEW) [You’re listening to a preview of this month’s Product Recall, available exclusively on our Patreon. To hear the full episode, join us at patreon.com/forever35.] On this episode of Product Recall we time-travel back to the fall of 1994. Bill Clinton ...
07.03.2023 Episode 275: Musings on Middle Age Kate’s birthday is around the corner and she reflects on what it means to be middle-aged. Doree sees a pattern in her sleep (or lack of it) and what she does near bedtime. Plus, a discussion about “beauty shit we ...
06.30.2023 Mini-Ep 395: The Serum Signal Kate and Doree hear from listeners about more hot digital organization tips, finding the perfect retirement gift, and learning what Blue Mercury is. Plus, Kate has some real big feelings about remembering people’s names. This might be the last mini-ep ...
06.28.2023 Episode 274: Why Can’t We Be Friends? with Lane Moore Let’s talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly side of friendships as an adult. Kate and Doree welcome writer, actor, comedian, and musician Lane Moore on the pod to chat about Lane’s new book about adult friendship, You ...
06.26.2023 Mini-Ep 394: Bubbly Water and Boudoir Pics Kate and Doree learn the polarizing difference between seltzer water, sparkling water, and club soda. Plus, they hear from listeners about birthday boudoir photoshoots, Glossier prods that have stood the test of time, and finding volunteer opportunities. To leave a ...
06.23.2023 Mini-Ep 393: The #toiletbowl Come for the prod recs, stay for the toilet talk! Listeners send Kate and Doree the best raincoat recommendation, a question about facial laser treatments, and thoughts on a thong that’s more than 20 years old. To leave a voicemail ...
06.21.2023 Episode 273: Laughter and Loss with Liz Glazer CW: There is discussion of pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and grief in this episode. Kate and Doree drop some fun news about the pod. (Spoiler alert: We’re launching a Patreon!) Then, Liz Glazer joins the convo to chat about how journaling ...
06.19.2023 Mini-Ep 392: Structured Socializing [Today is Juneteenth in the US, a holiday which commemorates the end of slavery and is also known as our second independence day. Take some time to learn more about it here.] On today's mini-ep, listeners send in passionate messages ...
06.16.2023 Mini-Ep 391: Hot Rollers 101 Kate and Doree hear from listeners about the ups and downs of reselling clothes online, when to dump a therapist, and why hot rolling hair may be the way to go. To leave a voicemail or text for a future ...
06.14.2023 Episode 272: Taking Care of Your Skin with Dr. Whitney Bowe Kate starts using a prod of the past and Doree begins her tooth whitening journey. Then, dermatologist and TikTok sensation Dr. Whitney Bowe joins them to discuss skin cycling, her sun protection tips and tricks, what happens to the gunk ...
06.12.2023 Mini-Ep 390: The Everyday Pant Rec Kate and Doree ponder living in their middle-aged bodies and hear from listeners about free-mugging on a bus, a great soft pant rec, and how to start volunteering. Plus: some perfume chat! To leave a voicemail or text for a ...
06.09.2023 Mini-Ep 389: Seltz-Care Kate trademarks the next self-care term and Doree wonders what it takes to make a better hat. Then, listeners bring up questions about setting boundaries with friends, play make-up for young children, and testing out exercise routines. To leave a ...
06.07.2023 Episode 271: Deconstructing Influencers with Stephanie McNeal Kate and Doree switch up their skincare routines as the weather changes before culture writer and reporter Stephanie McNeal joins them to chat about the perfect temperature for her beverages of choice, her new book Swipe Up For More: Inside ...
06.05.2023 Mini-Ep 388: Quickie, Grabby, Breakfasty Kate’s got a new hydrating face mist rec and Doree needs some new recipe for grab and go snacks. Then, they hear from listeners about eclipse transformations, double cleansing techniques, and their best UPF clothing recs. To leave a voicemail ...
06.02.2023 Mini-Ep 387: Get Yourself Sorted Kate and Doree consider what it takes to get digitally sorted and hear from listeners about their best tips for getting rid of their overflowing inboxes and phone photos. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach ...
05.31.2023 Episode 270: The Power of Prozac And Jelly Beans with Elissa Sussman Kate and Doree ponder the social definition of aesthetic, and then author Elissa Sussman (Funny You Should Ask, Once More With Feeling) joins them to talk about navigating career highs while dealing with personal lows, elevating your community after going ...
05.29.2023 Mini-Ep 386: What Do You Smell Like Kate and Doree take a nose dive into listeners’ memories of their first and favorite perfumes. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at [email protected] forever35podcast.com for ...
05.26.2023 Mini-Ep 385: Throw Yourself The Birthday Party Kate and Doree mini-ep it up to chat about Kate’s spray tan urges and Doree’s adoration of candle warmers. Then, they hear from listeners about various topics that launch Kate and Doree onto a shared soapbox about the patriarchy keeping ...
05.24.2023 Episode 269: Lessons of K-Beauty with Elise Hu Kate learns you’re supposed to wash your retainer and Doree gets a compliment and a facial on her birthday. Then, Elise Hu, author of Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital, joins them to discuss dining out ...
05.22.2023 Mini-Ep 384: Cleansing Balm For The Soul Kate’s kids see her for the free-mugging mom she is and Doree uncovers a Target price scandal from a listener Vitamin C rec. They also hear from listeners about a Canadian comfort watch, the ups and downs of earplugs, and ...
05.19.2023 Product Recall: Lee Press-On Nails Kate and Doree dig their nails into the surprising history of Lee Press-Ons: the connection between dentistry and acrylics, the rise, fall, and rise again of press-ons, and the glamor and status of long nails. To leave a voicemail or ...
05.17.2023 Episode 268: Like What You Like with Samantha Irby Kate and Doree are stoked for their live show TONIGHT! Then, writer Samantha Irby comes on the pod to discuss her new book Quietly Hostile, the danger of being earnest in today’s society, the comfort of nostalgia TV and gentle ...
05.15.2023 Mini-Ep 383: Inbox Infinity Kate and Doree hear from listeners asking how to remove digital clutter, where to find sun protection that works and keeps you cool, and how to learn about yourself from your crushes. And, come celebrate Doree’s birthday with us at ...
05.12.2023 Product Recall: Caboodles This week, we explore Caboodles — the iconic makeup organizer that quickly became a must-have accessory for teens in the 80’s. We dig into Caboodles inventor Leoni Mateer and how her invention got away from her, and her subsequent attempt ...
05.10.2023 COME TO OUR LIVE SHOW!!! Join Kate and Doree, plus some very special guests (announced here!), to celebrate Doree's birthday with a digital live show! Join us for laughs, games, toasts, live Q&A;, and giveaways as we throw her a party she'll never forget. And ...
05.10.2023 Episode 267: Grieving Under Capitalism with Nicole Chung Kate determines she does not care for tutorials and Doree wakes up with a center part she’s not mad at. Then, Nicole Chung, author of A Living Remedy, joins them to talk about caring for herself through feel-good TV and ...

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Forever35 episodes:

Season One: The OC, Episode 8

Episode 285: When All Your Friends Start Having Kids with Allison Davis

Season One: The OC, Episode 7 (PREVIEW)

Episode 284: The Real Story Behind Glossier with Marisa Meltzer

Season One: The OC, Episode 6 (PREVIEW)

Listener Q&A: No More Panic Shopping

Product Recall: Massengill (PREVIEW)

Three Brunette Pissed Off Women with Jackie Johnson (PREVIEW)

Season One: The OC, Episode 5 (PREVIEW)

Episode 283: How Sophie Strauss Became a Stylist for Regular People

Season One: The OC, Episode 4 (PREVIEW)

Episode 282: Seasons Of Life

August Patron Q&A: Whither the Husbands? (PREVIEW)

Episode 281: This Is Real with Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts

Season One: The OC, Episode 3 (PREVIEW)

Episode 280: Carry-Ons and Clutter

Product Recall: Stridex (PREVIEW)

Episode 279: Keeping Up With Jackie (Johnson)

Season One: The OC, Episode 2 (PREVIEW)

Episode 278: Summertime Sadness and Pop Culture Picks

Patron Q&A: We Love Thick Noods and We Cannot Lie (PREVIEW)

Episode 277: Best of the Pod: Coffee Habits, Butt Care, 5-Minute Makeup Routines

Season One: The OC, Episode 1

Episode 276: Rest and Renaissance with Rachel Cargle

Product Recall: CKOne (PREVIEW)

Episode 275: Musings on Middle Age

Mini-Ep 395: The Serum Signal

Episode 274: Why Can’t We Be Friends? with Lane Moore

Mini-Ep 394: Bubbly Water and Boudoir Pics

Mini-Ep 393: The #toiletbowl

Episode 273: Laughter and Loss with Liz Glazer

Mini-Ep 392: Structured Socializing

Mini-Ep 391: Hot Rollers 101

Episode 272: Taking Care of Your Skin with Dr. Whitney Bowe

Mini-Ep 390: The Everyday Pant Rec

Mini-Ep 389: Seltz-Care

Episode 271: Deconstructing Influencers with Stephanie McNeal

Mini-Ep 388: Quickie, Grabby, Breakfasty

Mini-Ep 387: Get Yourself Sorted

Episode 270: The Power of Prozac And Jelly Beans with Elissa Sussman

Mini-Ep 386: What Do You Smell Like

Mini-Ep 385: Throw Yourself The Birthday Party

Episode 269: Lessons of K-Beauty with Elise Hu

Mini-Ep 384: Cleansing Balm For The Soul

Product Recall: Lee Press-On Nails

Episode 268: Like What You Like with Samantha Irby

Mini-Ep 383: Inbox Infinity

Product Recall: Caboodles

COME TO OUR LIVE SHOW!!!

Episode 267: Grieving Under Capitalism with Nicole Chung

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