Forever35

By Kate Spencer & Doree Shafrir

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Forever35 is a podcast about taking care of yourself. Each week, writers and wellness addicts Kate Spencer and Doree Shafrir, along with a special guest, talk about the important things in life: which night creams will make you look well-rested, how long they really lasted on Whole30, if emptying your closet actually can bring you joy, and if the Hanacure mask is really just a scam intended to get you to post an unflattering photo of your face mid-mask on Instagram.

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Ep 144: Care Package with A...

10.28.2020

Kate and Doree discover they have very different tastes in candy and then welcome Ai-jen Poo (Executive Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, Co-Director of Caring Across Generations, Co-Founder of SuperMajority) on to the pod to talk about how ...

Forever35 episodes:

10.28.2020 Ep 144: Care Package with Ai-jen Poo Kate and Doree discover they have very different tastes in candy and then welcome Ai-jen Poo (Executive Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, Co-Director of Caring Across Generations, Co-Founder of SuperMajority) on to the pod to talk about how ...
10.26.2020 Mini-Ep 149: Dressing Room Dreams and CoQ10 Kate and Doree reminisce about trying on clothes in a store dressing room, discuss how to deal with the coming cold and flu season during a pandemic, and hear from listeners about pregnancy loss, a non-committal boyfriend, reframing the anti-aging ...
10.23.2020 Mini-Ep 148: The Balm of Rom-Com Kate and Doree unknowingly enjoy the same Netflix documentary, read some very on-brand books, and hear from listeners about living with grief, approaching Seasonal Affective Disorder during a pandemic, and whether flossing on the couch is weird. Activity/Word of the ...
10.21.2020 Ep 143: Run As You Are with Fatima Iqbal-Zubair Kate has some things to say about boobs and recent buys and Doree takes her challah baking to the next level. Then, Fatima Iqbal-Zubair (Candidate for California State Assembly member) joins them to share her daily tea routine, what the ...
10.19.2020 Mini-Ep 147: Another Day In Quaradise Kate sprains her ankle again and Doree struggles with being home all the time. Then, listeners weigh in about reusable makeup pads, what products they love and keep coming back to, and why it’s so darn hard to make friends ...
10.16.2020 Mini-Ep 146: Reach For The Stars Kate discovers nail concealer and Doree learns how to give great gifts. Then hear from listeners about the power of Dolly Parton, get more menstrual cup tips, and send a long-distance dedication to an astronaut! Activity of the Day: Stargazing! ...
10.14.2020 Ep 142: Civic Beauty with Vote! The Podcast Kate is restless over some wrinkles, while Doree’s feeling good in her new office chair. Then they welcome Kat Calvin (Spread the Vote) and Andrea Hailey (Vote.org) from Vote! The Podcast on the show to discuss why people should vote, ...
10.12.2020 Mini-Ep 145: Get Cozy Kate and Doree discuss their favorite pajamas, hear from some twice-a-day flossers, and learn about a mom who wakes up at two in the morning. Activity of the Day: Listen to the new podcast Say Their Name. To leave a ...
10.09.2020 Mini-Ep 144: Build Me Up, Diva Cup Kate brightens up her home with flowers and Doree’s bitten by the baking bug. Then they hear from many listeners about their experiences with menstrual cups/discs, and how to make it through the rest of the election season. Plus, they ...
10.07.2020 Ep 141: Start Where You Are with Adren Myrin Kate and Doree share the results of their listener survey all about cleansers! Then, Arden Myrin (Insatiable, Shameless, Little Miss Little Compton) joins them to talk about healing parental relationships, the learning curve that comes with grief, and how both ...
10.05.2020 Mini-Ep 143: To-Do Lists and Grief Assists Kate and Doree bond over their love of notebooks and to-do lists, then they hear from listeners about moisturizers, an amazing skincare website, grieving a parent, and how to wake up early. Activity of the Day: Wake up early one ...
10.02.2020 Mini-Ep 142: Into the Woods Kate and Doree transport Doree’s Hotel to the forest for a quick, relaxing cabin vaca before they hear an embarrassing Zoom story, ask for lash and brow serum reccs, and give pre-puberty skincare tips. Activity of the Day: Reach out. ...
09.30.2020 Ep 140: Competitive Advantage with Sophia Herzog Kate and Doree bond over their new shared self-care habit and love of Cobra Kai. Then, Sophia Herzog, a 2016 Paralympic Silver medalist swimmer, joins Kate and Doree to discuss hair and skin care of a competitive swimmer, the ups ...
09.28.2020 Mini-Ep 141: Fresh Air and Underwear Kate’s given up on teeth-brushing and Doree reveals a secret thespian past. Then they talk about The Great Pottery Throwdown, how to get out of the habit of talking behind people’s backs, and cute but comfortable underwear suggestions. Activity of ...
09.25.2020 Mini-Ep 140: Goodbye to All That Kate and Doree take a quick trip to Doree’s Hotel and enjoy a poolside puzzle and snack, then they hear from listeners about Sunday Riley Good Genes, removing menstrual cups, early morning flossing, and homesickness after moving. Activity of the ...
09.23.2020 Ep 139: Feel The Calm with Meera Lee Patel Kate and Doree take a moment to pay their respects to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, then Meera Lee Patel (Create Your Own Calm) joins them to discuss how she schedules her day as a creative and an artist, what it was ...
09.21.2020 Mini-Ep 139: Forever Whatever Butts & Stuff Kate becomes her own facialist for a day and Doree celebrates Rosh Hashanah! Then listeners call in about Shabbat practices, uneven boobs, and scalp care for those with no hair. Plus a listener shares a soothing activity of the day. ...
09.18.2020 Mini-Ep 138: Sad Hands Never Kate recommends a cozy TV show and Doree’s got a new pandemic mindset. Then, listeners get deep into the world of fancy hand soaps, and they hear from someone wondering what to do with all the pre-shelter-in-place clothes no one ...
09.16.2020 Ep 138: Courage Counts with Erin Brockovich Doree comes home with Trader Joe’s haul and Kate finds solace in volunteering. Then, Erin Brockovich (Superman’s Not Coming) joins them to talk about how she practices self-care at sixty, the steps you can take to advocate for clean water ...
09.14.2020 Mini-Ep 137: Good Enough to Eat Kate finally gets some rest and Doree’s in search of the ultimate desk chair. Then listeners send in edible skincare product reccs, request skincare tips for a shaved head, and seem advice for adjusting to big life changes. Activity of ...
09.11.2020 Mini-Ep 136: Fan Service Kate and Doree feel the weight of current events, but balance it by joining an organization, being thankful for a new desk fan, and hearing from listeners! They discuss writing wedding vows, the gift-giving culture around weddings, feeling confident while ...
09.09.2020 Ep 137: Here to Evolve with Rebecca Carroll Kate's found a comfortable inside shoe and Doree tries out a new, highly recommended hair prod. Then, Rebecca Carroll (WNYC Studio’s Come Through) joins them to discuss running as self-care, how we evolve as we age, what it’s like having ...
09.07.2020 Mini-Ep 135: If We Took a Holiday Kate and Doree dream up a luxurious fantasy vacation together before they dive back into reality and hear from listeners about budgeting, honing the craft of writing, and the benefit of setting boundaries with friends. Activity/Word of the Day: Read ...
09.04.2020 Mini-Ep 134: Acid Trip Kate gets deeper into the orthopedic shoe game while Doree realizes she might have some doomsday prepping tendencies. Then, listeners reach out about salicylic acid cleansers, feeling anxious about a text convo with a close friend, and where to find ...
09.02.2020 Ep 136: Celebrate Change with Brit Bennett Kate’s in her feelings this week and having weird melatonin dreams, and Doree shares a book recc and a delicious pasta recipe. Then, NY Times bestselling author Brit Bennett (The Vanishing Half and The Mothers) joins them to discuss how ...
08.31.2020 Mini-Ep 133: Basic and on a Budget Kate learns she might be “basic” and discusses how to handle remote schooling as a parent. Doree shares a really useful budgeting tool and gives a traveling listener some Las Vegas hotel reccs. Plus they receive a face-picking tip and ...
08.28.2020 Mini-Ep 132: Scents And Sensibility Kate and Doree spritz on some perfume and discuss Kate’s “barely there” makeup products, Doree’s new book cover, holidays that bring unexpected emotions, and how to stay motivated while working out from home. Plus, they get a smudge-proof eye pencil ...
08.26.2020 Ep 135: Project Self-Love with Ashley Nell Tipton Kate has an exciting new High-Low product comparison to share, and Doree deals with a broken computer. Then, Project Runway winner and fashion designer Ashley Nell Tipton joins them to talk about her skincare favorites, her experiences as a plus-size ...
08.24.2020 Mini-Ep 131: Gratitude and Maditude Kate and Doree recap Olive & June’s new nail polish colors and discuss getting through the current California heatwave. Then they hear from some teachers about two wildly different topics, the “butt serum” listener calls back, and listeners offer advice ...
08.21.2020 Mini-Ep 130: Cut Yourself Some Slack Kate navigates a bout of anxiety and Doree gets caught up in “It Bag” mania, then they both review the long list of listener recommended thick face creams, discuss birthday do-overs, and hear from a scientist about “pandemic brain.” Activity/Word ...
08.19.2020 Ep 134: Turn the Page with Emma Straub Kate revels in a great Trader Joe’s grocery haul and Doree begins to re-explore the world of retinol and AHAs. Then, Emma Straub ( co-owner of Books Are Magic and author of All Adults Here) tells why she loves a ...
08.17.2020 Mini-Ep 129: Crosswords and Coffeepots Kate starts doing crosswords with her family, and Doree reveals the outcome of operation “Birthday Redemption.” Then, they receive a shoutout from a male listener, a tip to reduce body odor, and a question about cleaning coffeepots and other confusing ...
08.14.2020 Mini-Ep 128: Skin Secrets with Dr. Pimple Popper Kate and Doree talk to dermatologist and pimple expert Dr. Sandra Lee (aka the one and only Dr. Pimple Popper). She answers listener questions like how (if possible) to safely pop zits, why we get butt pimples, how to prevent ...
08.12.2020 Ep 133: Romance Languages with Talia Hibbert Kate wonders how she's going to turn her home into a school and Doree learns firsthand the difference between her love language and her husband’s. Then, they're joined by romance author Talia Hibbert (Get A Life, Chloe Brown and Take ...
08.10.2020 Mini-Ep 127: Quaran-Kat and Dor-entine Kate hits her pandemic wall and Doree thanks the Gee, Thanks Just Bought It Facebook Group for a prod rec they knocked out of the park. Then they suggest easy makeup for a listener’s (socially-distanced) wedding, hear a response to ...
08.07.2020 Mini-Ep 126: Repressed Sexuality Never Kate is in search of a THICC face moisturizer, Doree finds her pandemic bralette, and listeners send in their thoughts about exploring their sexuality and pondering identity, how to buy perfume, and eating cereal salad. Activity/Word of the Day: Let’s ...
08.05.2020 Ep 132: Places of Vulnerability with Meredith Talusan Kate gets a (masked, outdoors) haircut and Doree’s eyebrows are out of control, plus they discuss how to take care of maskne. Then they’re joined by Meredith Talusan (author of Fairest: A Memoir). She talks about bodywork and the Feldenkrais ...
08.03.2020 Mini-Ep 125: Bike Shorts and Clean Sheets Kate and Doree find comfort in bike shorts and cleansers. Then they get a cozy mystery recc and hear from listeners about thank you notes, when to replace bedding, and the anxieties of teaching during a pandemic. Word of the ...
07.31.2020 Mini-Ep 124: Cry It Out Kate and Doree reveal their go-to breakfast recipes, and listeners share about their post-cry rituals, ways to cope with divorce, and an interesting method to keep off your phone at bedtime. Plus, Doree gives some grounded advice about pregnancy-safe skincare. ...
07.29.2020 Ep 131: Like Yourself First with Tara Schuster Kate wonders why it’s so hard to find a good bathing suit, and Doree plays a mah jongg hand that she will never top. Then they’re joined by Tara Schuster (author of Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies) who shares how ...
07.27.2020 Mini-Ep 123: Cozy Clothes and B.O. Woes Kate and Doree dig into pandemic wardrobe essentials and the best basic skincare routine, plus a caller shares an affordable face oil recc and a listener requests help with their body odor woes. Activity/Word of the Day: Watch AOC’s empowering ...
07.24.2020 Mini-Ep 122: Dry Shampoo Forever Kate finds the holy grail of cleansers, and Doree is feeling positive about her book edits. Then they have some dry shampoo chit chat, hear back from a listener about how she peed during her road trip, and learn what ...
07.22.2020 Ep 130: You've Got a Friend With Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman Kate has a big cry and deals with dehydration, and Doree binges some reality tv. Then Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman (hosts of Call Your Girlfriend and authors of Big Friendship) join them to talk growing and maintaining big friendships, ...
07.20.2020 Mini-Ep 121: Oil Change Kate is sad the days are getting shorter and Doree enjoys a relaxing day in the park. Then they hear from listeners requesting face oil recommendations and an update on Kate’s ingrown hair. Plus, Doree gives some unexpected COVID-19 wedding ...
07.17.2020 Mini-Ep 120: Gift With Purchase *Content warning: This episode contains a discussion about self-harm and suicidal thoughts (beginning at around 30:00). Kate and Doree reminisce about their first beauty products and visiting department stores, then they hear from a listener celebrating their 35th birthday, get ...
07.15.2020 Ep 129: Get Technical with Adda Birnir Kate’s feeling down, but finds solace in finishing a bottle of face mist, and Doree’s got some pop culture reccs to share. They also give an update on their social justice initiatives before speaking to Adda Birnir (Founder and CEO ...
07.13.2020 Mini-Ep 119: What the Doctor Said Kate is curious how other people remove their body hair, and Doree sends her book off to her editor. Then, they hear from listeners about baths while you're on your period, wedding guest lists in the time of coronavirus, and ...
07.10.2020 Mini-Ep 118: Room to Groom Kate celebrates her 41st birthday, and Doree celebrates her eyebrows growing in. Then, they hear from listeners about Stratia skincare products, decolonizing our bookshelves, and how to manage hair-shedding and growth when you can’t get a haircut during quarantine. Plus, ...
07.08.2020 Ep 128: Skin Deep with Caroline Hirons This week, Kate and Doree discuss retinol, video-game habits, and the challenges of pandemic-living and social distancing. Then, skincare and beauty legend Caroline Hirons joins them to discuss her new book, Skincare, the beauty trends she wishes would die, and ...
07.06.2020 Replay Ep 89: Let's Talk About Sex with Vanessa Marin Hi listeners! We’re taking a break this today, but please enjoy one of our favorite Forever35 episodes from September 2019. This week, Kate sees her fave band Phish and dances like no one was watching, starts buying second-hand clothing, and ...

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Forever35 episodes:

Ep 144: Care Package with Ai-jen Poo

Mini-Ep 149: Dressing Room Dreams and CoQ10

Mini-Ep 148: The Balm of Rom-Com

Ep 143: Run As You Are with Fatima Iqbal-Zubair

Mini-Ep 147: Another Day In Quaradise

Mini-Ep 146: Reach For The Stars

Ep 142: Civic Beauty with Vote! The Podcast

Mini-Ep 145: Get Cozy

Mini-Ep 144: Build Me Up, Diva Cup

Ep 141: Start Where You Are with Adren Myrin

Mini-Ep 143: To-Do Lists and Grief Assists

Mini-Ep 142: Into the Woods

Ep 140: Competitive Advantage with Sophia Herzog

Mini-Ep 141: Fresh Air and Underwear

Mini-Ep 140: Goodbye to All That

Ep 139: Feel The Calm with Meera Lee Patel

Mini-Ep 139: Forever Whatever Butts & Stuff

Mini-Ep 138: Sad Hands Never

Ep 138: Courage Counts with Erin Brockovich

Mini-Ep 137: Good Enough to Eat

Mini-Ep 136: Fan Service

Ep 137: Here to Evolve with Rebecca Carroll

Mini-Ep 135: If We Took a Holiday

Mini-Ep 134: Acid Trip

Ep 136: Celebrate Change with Brit Bennett

Mini-Ep 133: Basic and on a Budget

Mini-Ep 132: Scents And Sensibility

Ep 135: Project Self-Love with Ashley Nell Tipton

Mini-Ep 131: Gratitude and Maditude

Mini-Ep 130: Cut Yourself Some Slack

Ep 134: Turn the Page with Emma Straub

Mini-Ep 129: Crosswords and Coffeepots

Mini-Ep 128: Skin Secrets with Dr. Pimple Popper

Ep 133: Romance Languages with Talia Hibbert

Mini-Ep 127: Quaran-Kat and Dor-entine

Mini-Ep 126: Repressed Sexuality Never

Ep 132: Places of Vulnerability with Meredith Talusan

Mini-Ep 125: Bike Shorts and Clean Sheets

Mini-Ep 124: Cry It Out

Ep 131: Like Yourself First with Tara Schuster

Mini-Ep 123: Cozy Clothes and B.O. Woes

Mini-Ep 122: Dry Shampoo Forever

Ep 130: You've Got a Friend With Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman

Mini-Ep 121: Oil Change

Mini-Ep 120: Gift With Purchase

Ep 129: Get Technical with Adda Birnir

Mini-Ep 119: What the Doctor Said

Mini-Ep 118: Room to Groom

Ep 128: Skin Deep with Caroline Hirons

Replay Ep 89: Let's Talk About Sex with Vanessa Marin

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