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Hi listeners! We’re taking a break this week, but please enjoy one of our favorite Forever35 episodes from March 2019. This week, Kate talks about the 12th anniversary of her mom’s death, the ways grief is constantly changing, and her progress with therapy and intuitive eating. Doree details her luxurious bath routine whilst in New York, visiting family, and how she’s staying hydrated while pregna...

This week, Kate and Doree reflect on feeling ennui before taking the rest of the week off, and listeners ask about Black-owned mask companies, Bluetooth-enabled kegel exercisers, and whether Kate’s super serum actually smells like dog food.   Activity: Plan a mental vacation This episode is sponsored by:  INKEYLIST -  Visit theinkeylist.com to get started on your own skincare journe...

Kate and Doree recommend a reading challenge and keeping your doctor’s appointments, then listeners call and write in to tell an embarrassing story about a missing DivaCup, what can make a house smell nice, and how to handle loved ones who are complicit in systemic racism or who aren’t taking COVID seriously.  Activity: Take a photo of something beautiful in nature To leave a voicemail for a...

Kate is fascinated by a praying mantis and Doree is in a meal rut, then Ingrid Nilsen , YouTuber and host of One Step Podcast , joins them to talk about why making dumplings makes her feel closer to her grandmother, how her YouTube channel is more intimate the older she gets, and what she recognized about shaving culture when she started growing out her body hair. This week’s episode is sponsored...

On this mini-episode, Kate and Doree invite certified friendship coach Danielle Bayard Jackson (author of Give it a Rest: The Case for Tough Love Friendships ) to help answer listener questions about friendship, including how to maintain friendships at different life-stages, when to know if a friendship should end, how to deal with your humble-bragging friend, and so much more. To leave a voicemai...

Kate reveals a bucket list item and Doree is missing her family during COVID-19 times. Then listeners recommend an amazing Black-owned candle company, suggest creating a date night journal, and ask the best way to repair a strained relationship between siblings.  To leave a voicemail for a future episode, call 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com. This we...

Kate finds a serum she can’t stop talking about and Doree has an update on her folliculitis. Then, Meredith Fineman (author of Brag Better ) joins the podcast to talk about how you can start practicing bragging daily, what not to say when bragging about yourself, how to advocate for yourself at work, and why she’s obsessed with consignment culture. To leave a voicemail for a future episode, call 7...

Listeners ask Kate and Doree for their advice about how to interact with pessimistic people, when to re-support a boycotted brand after seeing active and lasting change, and what they think about gossiping. Plus: a discussion about toner, an often-ignored skincare step. To leave a voicemail for a future episode, call 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com. INKEY...

Today, Kate has a melatonin recommendation, and Doree deals with her skunk-sprayed pup. Then listeners weigh in on wearing makeup to work while also masked, shopping for post-partum clothes while sheltering at home, and how to approach a defensive family member planning a wedding during the pandemic. To leave a voicemail (or text message) for a future episode, call 781-591-0390. You can also email...

Kate and her family get tested for coronavirus and Doree calls out her son’s playgroup on their tepid response to current events. Then Tiffany Turner-Moon ( Northern Belle of the South ) joins the podcast to discuss why she is calling for more diversity and inclusivity in the influencer community, what we can do as consumers to pressure brands to speak out against racial injustice and discriminati...

This week, Kate and Doree hear from listeners seeking tips on dealing with family members who don’t share the same moral values and how to balance being informed with taking care of one’s mental health. Plus, a listener offers an activity to help get out the vote in swing states. To leave a voicemail for a future episode, call 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail....

Kate and Doree check-in about the ways they're engaging in unlearning and what steps they're taking to make sure their anti-racist actions are long-term. Plus, a caller walks them through how to use Sephora Beauty Insider Points to make a donation to the National Black Justice Coalition . To leave a voicemail for a future episode, call 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podca...

Kate and Doree discuss their efforts toward better anti-racism actions and allyship. They also talk through the tangible ways they and Forever35 listeners can support Black-owned beauty companies. Then, they replay their interview from November of 2019 with Ijeoma Oluo , author of So You Want To Talk About Race . “Self-care that cannot be bothered with justice is just privilege.” — Sonya Rene...

Kate tests out some new Fat and the Moon skincare and makeup products and Doree can’t stop playing Mahjong. Then listeners weigh in on the wonder of micellar water, boob masks, how to “show up” for your partner, and what winding down for the evening looks like without alcohol.  Please find a list of anti-racism resources here . This episode is sponsored by: GRASS ROOTS FARMERS COOPERATIVE -...

Kate learns how to make pasta and recommends the Olive & June manicure box, and Doree finds comfort in Animal Crossing and considers laundry stripping. Then, Jen Hatmaker ( Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire: The Guide to Being Glorious You ,) joins the podcast to talk about her passion for paper calendars, her evolving relationship with her body, and how she’s digging into soul care during quaran...

In this mini-episode, Kate and Doree hear from a self-proclaimed “Glossier expert” and a listener who puts serums on her butt, get some feedback on how to form friendships as an adult, and discuss embracing nipple hairs. To leave a voicemail for a future episode, call 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com. This episode is sponsored by: WONDERCIDE - Try Wonderci...

[Please note: This episode contains a discussion about eating disorders] Kate gets back into sleep hygiene after dealing with insomnia and Doree is newly obsessed with jewelry organization. Then, actor and director Lynn Chen joins them to talk about her eating disorder recovery, taking career risks, visiting a psychic, and why her skincare regimen recently got reduced from ten steps to two. To lea...

On this mini-episode, Kate and Doree hear a different perspective on toxic friends, wonder which self-tanner is the best to fake a tan, discuss quarantine birthday ideas, and learn what yoga toes are really doing for our feet.  We love to hear from you! To leave a voicemail for a future episode, call 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com. This episode is s...

This week, Kate and Doree discuss how to pamper yourself while staying at home, with products you already have. Make your own footbath, DIY a sugar scrub, or find skin-soothing remedies in your kitchen; it's still possible to have a spa day (or maybe just a spa minute?) without leaving the house. Share your DIY at-home-spa secrets with us! To leave a voicemail for a future episode, call 781-591-03...

Kate and Doree help a listener understand Instagram, talk about how they prepare for their podcasts, and hear from listeners about scalp healing and deep cleaning. Plus, they advise a listener on whether or not to shave her head, and answer some relationship questions about having different hobbies and dating long-distance. To leave a voicemail for a future episode, call 781-591-0390. You can also...

Kate and Doree reflect on Mother’s Day, and the many emotions — both good and bad — that come along with it. Then, Edan Lepucki , editor of Mother’s Before , joins them to discuss the complexity of the mother-daughter relationship, her passion for journaling, why masturbation is self-care, and her favorite lube. To leave a voicemail for a future episode, call 781-591-0390. You can also email the p...

In this week’s mini-episode, Kate and Doree learn the proper pronunciation of L’Occitane, get a hand cream recc that leads them to reminisce about a fave 90's brand, discuss how they came to find meaning in their careers, and hear from a listener struggling with her in-laws during the pandemic.  We love to hear from you! To leave a voicemail for a future episode, call 781-591-0390. You can al...

This week, Kate and Doree are joined by former Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright, who discusses the importance of friendship, the power of recognizing ”I” before “we,” fashion as self-care, how she’s redefining what it means to be an extrovert in this socially distanced time, and her new book, Hell and Other Destinations . Plus, Kate decides to get down with foot care, and Doree does some nes...

In this mini episode, Kate and Doree receive some hydrating hand cream reccs, hear from an introverted mom seeking social advice, and get the lowdown on scalp care. To leave a voicemail for a future episode, call 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com. This episode is sponsored by:  BETTER HELP - Get 10% off your first month with the discount code FOREVER35...

Kate shares all the details of her recent Glossier haul, and Doree takes an amazing pastry baking class online. Then author Zan Romanoff ( Look , Grace and the Fever , and A Song To Take The World Apart ) joins them to discuss how she accidentally became a Kardashian expert, the powers of both yoga and boxing in her life, and why she feels, in her heart, that she’s still a teenage girl. To leave a...