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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 didn’t know, that everyone else knew,” and listener thoughts on press-on toenails and the power of Pond’s Cold Cream. __________ Friendly reminder that Forever35 is now publishing one ad-...

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 as we know it, but they’ll still be answering your questions and hearing your thoughts on future episodes. So keep them coming! To leave a voi...

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 Will Find Your People . They cover everything from where we get off thinking that friendships don’t require effort and work, to the significance and the effects of attachment st...

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 voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com...

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 or text for a future episode, reach them at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com . Join our Patreon at patreon.com/forever35 ! Vis...

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 inspired a career change from law professor to stand-up comedian, living vulnerably both on and off-stage, and how she and her wife navigated the loss of their da...

[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 wondering where all the women’s zippered joggers are, and how to deal with dry neck skin. Plus: free-mugging on a bike?! To leave a voicemail or text for a future epi...

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 episode, reach them at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com . Visit forever35podcast.com for links to everything they mention on the show or visit shopmy...

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 in your zit if you don’t pop it, and how to find a legit Botox practitioner. Connect with Dr. Whitney | TikTok | Instagram | Website To leave a voicemail or text...

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 future episode, reach them at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com . Visit forever35podcast.com for links to everything they mention on th...

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 voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com . Visit forever35p...

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 the Unfiltered Lives of Influencers , and just what the deal with Mormon influencers is. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them at 781-5...

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 or text for a future episode, reach them at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com . Visit forever35podcast.com for...

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 them at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com . Visit forever35podcast.com for links to everything they mention on the show or vi...

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 viral on BookTok, and using romance writing as a platform for teaching and talking about sex.  To leave a voicemail or text for a future...

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 forever35podcast@gmail.com . Visit forever35podcast.com for links to everything they mention on the show or visit shopmyshelf.us/forever35 . Shop our merch at balancebound.co/shop/forever35 ....

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 women quiet about their bodies.  To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35pod...

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 alone as an act of self-care, how easy it is to get stuck in an algorithm-based echochamber, and the seriousness of appearance-based discrimination.  To leave a v...

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 receive some divided thoughts on Pond’s Cold Cream.  To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever...

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 text for a future episode, reach them at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com . Visit forever35podcast.com for links to everythi...

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 romance books, and the joy (and fear) of being honest about your body. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them at 781-591-0390. You can also email the...

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 our live show THIS Wednesday! Tickets available at moment.co/forever35 . To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them at 781-591-0390. You can al...

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 to back some of Caboodles’ market share with the Sassaby. Plus, we explore Vanna White’s role in the invention of Caboodles! To leave a voicemail or text for a f...

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 don't forget about the afterparty! Bring your skincare routine and a mug of hot tea to Doree's Hotel Suite, where we'll slip into something more comfortable and w...

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 therapy, navigating grief and anger simultaneously, and what the phrase “the common American death” means. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them at 781-591...