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Kate and Doree discover that they might actually believe in the effects of Mercury in retrograde. Then, Margaret Cho tells them all about her perfume collection including the scent based on the smell of semen, why her ideal trench coat color is bird poop green, and how she bucked the system and came to love living alone.  To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach us at 781-591-...

Kate and Doree chat about some new discoveries in the daily planner solutions department. Then, they hear from listeners about the consequences of peeing in the shower, being excluded from a group hang, and living your truth even when your spouse doesn’t support you. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach us at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmai...

Kate and Doree discuss their current skincare philosophies and hear from listeners about some skincare secrets and the shock of gray pubic hair, and get some advice from listeners on pooping at work. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach us at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com. Visit forever35podcast.com for links to everything we mention...

Kate finds a novel use for a Louise Penny book and Doree prepares for a long overdue weekend away. Then, author and performer, Georgia Clark joins them on the pod to talk about her nightly cheese plate, how hot yoga led her to reframe a childhood narrative, and why she and her wife traveled across the country for nine weeks during the pandemic.  To leave a voicemail or text for a future episo...

Kate and Doree dig into religion and spiritualism, then hear from listeners about the joy of being lazy and unlearning the cultural value of productivity, how to save your voice, and some frugal butt care tips.  Word of the Week: Try using “fortnightly” in a sentence if you do not regularly use it. For info on the Thanks for Waiting Virtual Launch Party, click here ! To leave a voicemail...

Doree prepares for her two-night book launch event extravaganza and Kate starts running without expectations. Then, listeners ask about when to bail on a skincare product, what to do about a crush conundrum, and if everyone is using poop spray without them. Plus, a listener calls in with the pronunciation of Worcestershire.  To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach us at 781-5...

Kate has a cocktail with friends and stays out a little too late and Doree makes fun summer plans. Then, author Anne Lamott joins the podcast to talk about her new book Dusk, Night, Dawn, living in the third third of life, and getting married for the first time at 65.  To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach us at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podca...

Kate and Doree barrel through a busy time and lament valuing productivity over everything. Then, they hear from listeners about self-care with a chronic illness, humidity help, and a foundation tip that stumps them both. Plus, a listener calls in about a doozy of a date.  To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach us at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35po...

Kate suits up in a new bikini and Doree preps for a parent visit. Then, listeners write in to talk about rediscovering their post-pandemic style, reproductive rights as self-care, and living it up on roller skates.  To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach us at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com. Visit forever35podcast.com for links to...

Kate worries that everyone is hanging out without her and Doree experiences a colorful post-pandemic wardrobe revival. Then licensed clinical psychologist and Training Director at the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology, Dr. Lizzie Cleary comes on the pod to talk about reframing the narrative around work and self-care, what “big camp counselor energy” means, and how she’s maintained he...

Kate and Doree learn from listeners about how to make small changes that turn into big solutions for future them.  To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach us at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com. Visit forever35podcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Twitter (@Forever35Pod) and Instagram (@Forever35Podc...

Kate becomes a pen-head and considers getting into fountain pens, and Doree celebrates her birthday with a little second-hand joie-de-vivre. Then, together they hear from listeners concerned with pooping at work, wondering if the Ilia Blue Light Mist works, and get some great news and hear about a perfect self-care day. Activity of the week: listen to Dolly Parton’s Light of a Clear Blue Morning!...

Kate pitches herself a fun, new skin challenge and Doree has a pre-pandemic-normal evening in with friends. Then, feminists, podcast hosts, and media company owners Cristen Conger and Caroline Ervin of Unladylike join the pod to talk the serums of it all, smashing the patriarchy in the podcast industry with your work wife, and how they do self-care as feminists. To leave a voicemail or text for a...

Kate and Doree wipe down their seats, slather on some moisturizers, and leave on a jet plane, and listeners send in their best travel tips, hacks, and solo-traveling adventure recs. Join us on June 7 for a live virtual happy hour! To attend, pre-order Doree's book Thanks for Waiting and register at doree-shafrir.com/pre-order . To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach us at 781-591...

Kate celebrates visiting friends and family and wonders why she’s not a Seattalite and Doree does a Disneyland day! Then, they suggest a listener get a sun hat the size of a skating rink, remind a listener why Caroline Hirons doesn’t want you to wash your face in the shower, and get poison-ivy level irritated about a listener’s bad Mother’s Day experience.   To leave a voicemail or text...

Kate decides to come up with a skincare routine for her body and Doree considers going roller skating for her birthday. Then, comedy writer and producer Amy Solomon and Armchair Expert 's Monica Padman join us to talk about the humorous anthology Notes From The Bathroom Line (which Amy edited!), how they came to be women in comedy, and why pets and matcha machines as self-care are a thing. To leav...

Doree relishes a light, but sexy novel series that delights Kate, who brings her Google calendar into the intenchie zone. Then, listeners send in their support for the caller who wanted a small wedding, and share thoughts about sleeping on your back and A313 Retinol. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach us at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmai...

Kate prepares to take a flight with new airport self-care rituals and Doree reveals she’s reading a (not-so) surprising book series and planning a fun book event. Then, listeners ask for help planning for the future, share opinions on bra straps, and seek recs for summer makeup that won’t slide off your face.  To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach us at 781-591-0390. You ca...

Kate and Doree prepare themselves to talk about hard things (like Mother’s Day), and then they're joined by author and host of Death, Sex, and Money , Anna Sale , who just wrote a book on this very subject called Let’s Talk About Hard Things . To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach us at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com. Visit forever35po...

It’s the 200th Mini-Ep! We asked you for questions and you delivered! We answer pod sausage Q’s, talk about prods and past guest advice, and play a little game of “what if.”  To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach us at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com. Visit forever35podcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow...

Kate’s got an affordable mascara rec, Doree loves a crime doc, and tons of listeners send in their support for the caller waffling between grad school away from home and caring for aging parents. Plus, a listener calls in with a Mother’s Day woe. Activity of the Week: If you NEED to, make a plan to help you get through Mother’s Day!  To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach us...

Kate finishes season one of Call My Agent and decides Doree is right about everything and Doree settles in for the long haul with a dark book rec. Then, Professor of Law and advocate for economic and social justice Dorothy Brown joins them to talk about her book The Whiteness of Wealth, the surprisingly interesting and shocking history of tax laws, and why she got fired from doing her parents' tax...

Kate works through some negative body image thoughts and Doree begins to question time when she realizes both of Henry’s birthdays have been during the pandemic. Then, listeners let Doree know that Call My Agent is not actually over, ask about an interesting aging myth, and call in just to express feeling joy. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach us at 781-591-0390. You can als...

Doree starts some good digital wellness practices and Kate receives a good reminder from an unlikely source. Then, listeners call in about learning to find joy again, sniffing perfume in public, and face mist recs. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach us at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com. Visit forever35podcast.com for links to everyt...

Kate sets up a fountain pond and is all set to relax while Doree takes a seat at the piano and continues to enjoy it! Then, beauty industry veteran and founder of Nyakio Beauty and co-founder of Thirteen Lune Nyakio Grieco joins them to talk about diversity and inclusion of Black and Brown communities in the beauty world, what she’s learned about life in her forties, and what it was really like to...