Forever35

This week Kate finally uses her foam roller and kicks her gratitude practice up a notch, while Doree deals with the social anxiety that comes with attending a popular workout class. Plus, facialist Courtney Chiusano is back with tips about sunblock, milia, and the importance of facials.

Later, they welcome comedian, podcaster, and author Maeve Higgins (Maeve in America). She discusses finding out about self-care after moving to America from Ireland, the effect dating has on your self-esteem, and laughter as a form of resistance and healing. Listen to Maeve’s podcast and follow her @MaeveinAmerica on Instagram.

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• Simple Contacts – Visit SimpleContacts/Forever or enter promo code Forever at check to get $20 off your first order.
• Liquid I.V. – Go to Liquid-IV.com and enter the promo code Forever35 at checkout for 20% off any purchase.
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In this week's episode, Kate and Doree get an email from a survivor of brain surgery who'd like tips on how to make the most out of her 35th year. Then, they talk about dealing with failure and how to find a lip color you actually like.

To leave a voicemail for a future mini-ep, call 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at [email protected].

This episode is sponsored by:

• Health Warrior Chia Bars - Made with real plant-based ingredients that fill you up without slowing you down. Go to Healthwarrior.link/forever and enter promo code Forever35 at checkout for 25% off your first order.

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This week Kate accidentally blocks Doree on Instagram and works on her social anxiety, and Doree details the joy of being complimented on having the skin of a 27 year old. Then, they discuss their underwear preferences and favorite brands, and swap Spanx horror stories.

Later, Kate interviews Angela Garbes about her new book Like A Mother: A Feminist Journey through the Science and Culture of Pregnancy. They have an in-depth conversation about pregnancy and childbirth (starts at 38 minutes), discussing the lack of information women have about their bodies during pregnancy, the challenges women face after childbirth, how she handled it when the birth of her child was the opposite of her birth plan, changing the narrative around pregnancy loss, and dancing as self-care. Follow her @AngelaGarbes on Instagram.

This episode is sponsored by:

• Casper Mattress – Get $50 toward select mattresses by visiting Casper.com/forever35 and using FOREVER35 at checkout.
• Fin - Try Fin for free when you go to Fin.com/forever35.
• Third Love – Get 15% off your first order when you visit ThirdLove.com/Forever.
• Hungry Root – Get $25 off your first 2 orders when you go to HungryRoot.com and enter the code Forever35 at checkout.

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In this week’s mini-episode Kate and Doree answer a listener question about turning 30 and managing the fear of getting older. They also talk about the pros and cons of one-brand skincare systems, and how to take care of yourself after losing a beloved pet. 

To leave a voicemail for a future mini-ep, call 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at [email protected].

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• Fabletics – Get 2 leggings for $24 when you go to Fabletics.com/forever35.  

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This week Kate and Doree discuss reading as self-care and how to make time for it when your schedule feels too busy. They also offer up their current book recommendations. Plus Kate's got new strategies for getting to bed on time, and Doree discovers the power of fandom on a recent trip to a Star Trek convention in Las Vegas. 

Then they welcome author Melissa Broder (The Pisces, Last Sext, So Sad Today), creator of the mega-popular Twitter account So Sad Today. She talks about using social media to cope with anxiety and depression, the meaning of sobriety in her life, and her compulsive need to announce every chin zit.

Follow Melissa @sosadtoday on Twitter or on her brand new Instagram account @realmelissabroder.

This episode is sponsored by:

• Simple – Visit SimpleContacts/Forever or enter promo code Forever at check to get $20 off your first order.
• Liquid I.V. – Go to Liquid-IV.com and enter the promo code Forever35 at checkout for 20% off any purchase.
• Beauty By Design – For 20% off your first purchase, visit BeautyByDesign.com/Forever35 and use the promo code Forever35.
• Simple Habit – Get a free 7-day trial of their premium library when you visit SimpleHabit.com/Forever35.

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Kate and Doree answer a listener question about what to do when someone just doesn’t like you, and offer advice to a caller who's dealing with homesickness. Plus, Doree gives tips on how to stay positive whilst dating up a storm. 

To leave a voicemail for a future mini-ep, call 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at [email protected].

This episode is sponsored by:

• Health Warrior Chia Bars. Go to Healthwarrior.link/forever and enter promo code Forever35 at checkout for 25% off your first order.

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This week Kate discusses her years-long love of Phish, while Doree digs deep into Poldark and starts a new gym routine. They also reveal their favorite skincare and makeup products of the moment, including a facial sponge that's changing Kate's life and Doree's new brow pencil obsession. 

Then they chat with Samantha Irby, NY Times bestselling author of We Are Never Meeting In Real Life and Meaty, and creator of the blog Bitches Gotta Eat. Samantha talks about her unlikely road to becoming a writer, dealing with anxiety in a thriving career, her favorite cream blush, and how she can't stop buying candles. Follow Samantha: @wordscience on Twitter and @bitchesgottaeat on Instagram.

This episode is sponsored by:

• Thrive Market – Visit ThriveMarket.com/Forever35 for $20 off your first 3 orders of $49 or more + free shipping.
• Simple Contacts – Visit SimpleContacts.com/Forever or enter promo code Forever at check to get $20 off your first order.
• Kneipp – For 15% off your first order, go to Kneipp.com and use the promo code Forever35 at checkout.
• Masterclass – Get a free 7-day trial when you go to Masterclass.com/Forever35.

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In this week’s mini-episode, Kate and Doree answer a listener question on how to decide what books and TV to consume when your schedule is already full. They also share a new eye cream recommendation and discuss a listener’s simple but satisfying gratitude practice.

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This week, Doree discusses the pessimism she's feeling about the IVF process and Kate shares how she set up an altar in her bedroom. Then they reveal their 6-month intentions to each other, which include career goals, spirituality, and "live, laugh, love." Seriously. 

Later, Kate and Doree speak to Alisha Ramos, nationally recognized leader in tech and founder of the popular newsletter Girls' Night In. She talks about quitting a high profile job to pursue her passion project, how to find a mentor, and why ditching her phone is her form of self-care. You can follow her at @alishalisha on Twitter and subscribe to the amazing Girls’ Night In.

This episode is sponsored by:

• Simple Contacts – Visit SimpleContacts.com/Forever or enter promo code Forever at check to get $20 off your first order.
• Third Love – Get 15% off your first order when you visit ThirdLove.com/Forever.
• Hungry Root – Get $25 off your first 2 orders when you go to HungryRoot.com and enter the code Forever35 at checkout.
• Care/Of – For 20% off your first subscription visit Takecareof.com and use promo code Forever35.

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In this week's mini-episode, a listener asks Kate and Doree for advice on balancing household chores with a partner who's over-worked. They also discuss hair maintenance routines and what to do when your wedding makeup feels like too much.

To leave a voicemail for a future mini-ep, call 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at [email protected].

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