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Replay - Episode 340: How to Invest In Your Friendships with Rhaina Cohen

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're taking a holiday break but, we'll be back next week. Please enjoy this timeless rerun from our friendship month earlier this year! Elise prepare...

Replay - Episode 351: Do Something, Somewhere, Soon with Stacey Abrams

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're taking a break for the holidays, but please enjoy this well-loved episode with Stacey Abrams!The unstoppable author and voting rights activist S...

Episode 382: Come Away Corrupted with Dr. Meghan Sullivan

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We want you to come away from this episode corrupted, in the best way, thanks to our guest Dr. Meghan Sullivan, Professor of Philosophy at the Univers...

Mini-Ep 473: Holiday Traditions and Gift Giving

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise answer listener questions about their holiday traditions and what they’re gift giving. Plus, they get advice for the caller worried ...

Episode 381: Learning a New Life with Jen Hatmaker

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jen Hatmaker is back after living a lot of life since she was on Forever35 more than 5 years ago! She discusses her new book (Awake: A Memoir) about h...

Mini-Ep 472: Grape Popcorn and The Hairy Questions

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listeners call in asking about advice for public speaking when you’re nervous, how to promote hair growth on your head, and figuring out how to have...

Episode 380: Sometimes Less Is More: A Dermatologist Takes Your Questions with Dr. Jenny Wang

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jenny Wong, Founder of SoCal Skin and Surgery (and Elise’s dermatologist!), joins the pod to answer listener questions about skincare and busts ...

Mini-Ep 471: Berries From The Earth

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise hear from listeners with a suggestion for how to celebrate your Forever35 birthday, ways to plan financially with —  and for —...

Episode 379: The 2025 Gift Guide

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

‘Tis the season for the Forever35 Gift Guide! Doree and Elise get into the jewelry, crafts, games, home, beauty, and work gifts for everyone on your...

Replay - Ep 449: These Are a Few of Our Favorite Microjoys

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're taking a little break for Thanksgiving but here's a favorite mini-ep of ours from earlier this year. Happy Thanksgiving, and we'll be back Monda...

Yo Quiero Dinero Drops In On Forever35

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with another Pod Swap! This time with one of our guests from our Money Month series earlier this year: Jannese Torres of Yo Quiero Dinero w...

Mini-Ep 470: Teach Me Your Frugal Ways

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this grab bag mini-ep, listeners send in their commentary on aging parents, Australian pop-culture recs, and shift work. Plus, Doree and Elise talk...

Episode 378: Don’t Leave Home Without Your Sunbrella with Mari Yamamoto

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Actor and writer Mari Yamamoto (Pachinko, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Rental Family) joins Doree and Elise to discuss her new film, Rental Family, an...

Mini-Ep 469: Return of the MAC

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise share listener thoughts on Sephora finally carrying MAC products, senior care in America, and the prevalence of workplace burnout for ...

Episode 377: Teeing It Up with Hilary Lassoff

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got a golfer on the show! Hilary Lassoff, Founder of Bunker Club – a golf-centered social club for women, queers and underrepresented voices...

Mini-Ep 468: When You “Don’t Fit”

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise reflect on how much the topic of parents getting older has resonated with listeners. Then listeners send in their thoughts on jobs and...

Episode 376: Women, Texting, Talking with Kate Baer

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Poet and author Kate Baer returns to the pod four years later (almost to the day!) to discuss her latest collection, How About Now?, the ways she keep...

Mini-Ep 467: We Can Relate

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listeners share thoughts on our recent guest Vanessa Grigoriadis’ episode on aging parents, offer ideas for how to support a friend going through IV...

Episode 375: The Places We Have Real Power with Melissa Walker

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The States Project’s Melissa Walker is back on Forever35 to discuss the importance of upcoming off-year elections, like high-stakes contests in Virg...

Mini-Ep 466: Time For A Second Act

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listeners send in their request for bath towel recs (they’re different from dish towels!), the importance of working on your executive function skil...

Episode 374: So Our Parents Are Old with Vanessa Grigoriadis

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is it like to take on your aging parents' health management, finances, and the logistics of it all? Vanessa Grigoriadis, reporter and podcast pro...

Mini-Ep 465: Burnout Stories

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listeners send in their thoughtful notes about dealing with, moving through, and getting to the other side of burnout – especially when you like you...

Episode 373: Connect, Don’t Correct Your Body with Cadence Dubus

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cadence Dubus (founder of Brooklyn Strength and host of the podcast Busy Body) joins Forever35 to remind us that our bodies don’t need be “optimiz...

Mini-Ep 464: Is The Juice Worth The Squeeze?

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise hear from listeners about supporting your friends who work in the government, how to deal with burnout, and how adding some executive ...

Episode 372: Digging Into Family Dynamics with Sue Dominus

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sue Dominus, New York Times writer and author of The Family Dynamic: A Journey into the Mystery of Sibling Success, joins Doree and Elise to discuss h...

Mini-Ep 463: You Can Just Say No

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listeners call in with their thoughts on the efficacy of at-home laser hair removal, the joys of color analysis, opinions on THE best JLo movie, and a...

Episode 371: The Dark Side of Beauty with Arabelle Sicardi

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beauty writer Arabelle Sicardi joins Doree and Elise to discuss her fascinating new book The House of Beauty, which goes deep on topics like how beaut...

Mini-Ep 462: Jeans, Laser Machines, and Short-Hair Queens

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listeners have thoughts about leaving your baby for a trip for the first time, plus questions about at-home laser hair removal machines and whether yo...

Episode 370: Happily Ever After with Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The duo behind the podcasts Reading Glasses and Reading Smut, Mallory and Brea, come on the show to discuss why we’re seeing a rise in the romantasy...

Mini-Ep 461: Doree Takes a Stand

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elise wonders at the efficacy of programs like denim buybacks and Sephora’s empties trade-ins, and Doree has some strong opinions! They also hear fr...

Episode 359: The Joy of Writing and Ginger Juice with Jade Chang

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Author Jade Chang joins Doree and Elise to talk about her good luck with gut health and her savory porridge dreams, what (and who) went into her new b...

Mini-Ep 460: The New Mom Jeans

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise have (just one!) dish towel rec, lots of listener recs for comfy-but-stylish mom jeans, and laser hair removal insight from listeners ...

Episode 368: Fix It and Do Better Next Time with Rachel Goodwin

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Goodwin is back from her glamorous European summer to answer your makeup questions! She’s got mascara recs for you, whether she thinks Wonder...

Mini-Ep 459: No Shame In The Mom Jean Game

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise share their co-working space suggestions, soft jean recs that aren’t mom jeans, and the SUPER truth about the experience of laser ha...

Episode 367: Be A Try Hard with Alex Laughlin

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Laughlin, writer, audio producer and the creator of Normal Gossip joins Doree and Elise to discuss her new show Try Hard and why it’s important...

Mini-Ep 458: Wigs, Babies, and Bronzer

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elise finishes up her health scan and Doree heads to dinner with the coolest golf club in town. Then, they hear from listeners about the emotional use...

Episode 366: Have No Shame with E. Jean Carroll

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former Elle columnist, journalist, and author, E. Jean Carroll joins Doree and Elise to discuss the surprise release of her new book NOT MY TYPE: One ...

Mini-Ep 457: Don’t Forget to Wipe

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listeners send in yet more kitchen towel and rag recommendations! Plus, we get a post-friendship month update, and a listener asks for advice on how t...

Episode 365: People Like Me Better When I Cry with Jena Friedman

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Disclaimer: Adult language in this episode!Comedian and writer Jena Friedman joins Forever35 to talk about her newfound joy in tennis, why she’s exc...

Mini-Ep 456: Towels, Rags, and Wipes, Oh My!

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elise meets a listener in the wild, and Doree’s clean couch hates to see her dog coming! Plus, listeners turn out en masse with dish towel (and/or k...

Episode 364: The GlowJob x Forever35 Cross Over Episode!

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s an extra-special cross-over episode when the co-hosts of GlowJob, Julia Bellary and Sasa Li, join Doree and Elise to chat about all things beau...

Mini-Ep 455: Something Sus

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree’s on vacation, so Samee Junio joins Elise this week! They chat about Elise’s upcoming biopsy and all the titanium boob markers out there in ...

Episode 363: Stretching the Power of Fashion with Nikki Ogunnaike

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Editor-in-Chief of Marie Claire magazine, Nikki Ogunnaike, shares with Doree and Elise her love of stretching, the role of magazines in today's fractu...

Mini-Ep 454: We Love A Bucket

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elise fills Doree in on her high-altitude work trip and Doree shares a thoughtful text with Elise before they hear from listeners about how to discuss...

Episode 362: To Know A Relaxed Woman with Nicola Jane Hobbs

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise speak with Nicola Jane Hobbs, author The Relaxed Woman, about what reclaiming rest actually looks like outside of naps and baths, the ...

Mini-Ep 453: Party On

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elise shares the tales of her college-themed keg party and Doree has a minor panic when she can’t smell any of her (unscented) beauty products. They...

Episode 361: Bestie At First Sight with Lindy West & Meagan Hatcher-Mays

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bestselling author Lindy West and her best friend, democracy policy expert Meagan Hatcher-Mays, join Doree and Elise to tell us about Text Me Back, th...

Mini-Ep 452: The Dream of the Nineties

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elise preps for her ’90s kegger party and Doree preps for a playdate at her house that Henry orchestrated. Then, they hear from listeners about the ...

Episode 360: Build A Life You Love with Alicia Menendez

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alicia Menendez, co-host of MSNBC’s “The Weeknight,” joins Doree and Elise to gab about how she centers herself during insane news cycles, what ...

Mini-Ep 451: Party City

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise catch up and discuss going to a beauty brand party together and Elise’s trip to Zion. They also learn how to clean a tutu and respon...

Vibe Check Drops In On Forever35

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're on vacation, so please enjoy this very special episode of the Vibe Check podcast, featuring former Forever35 guest Sam Sanders and his co-hosts ...

Mini-Ep 450: What Is Midsommar, Anyway?

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise hear from listeners about recs for kids and money, how to support a family member in a bad relationship, and more (non-frumpy) sun pro...

Episode 359: Burn It Down with Maris Kreizman

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Maris Kreizman joins Forever35 to speak about her new collection of essays I Want To Burn This Place Down. Elise and Maris discuss Maris’s connectio...

Mini-Ep 449: These Are a Few of Our Favorite Microjoys

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise share their recent microjoys and their thoughts on the Wirecutter Trader Joe’s list. They also hear from listeners about tennis-them...

Episode 358: Speak Your Voice with Your Money with Jannese Torres

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In our Money Month finale, Doree and Elise speak with Yo Quiero Dinero host Jannese Torres about savings, retirement, and investing — everything fro...

Mini-Ep 448: Seeking Summertime Sunscreen Suggestions

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise hear from listeners sunscreen for a specific part of our faces, answer some specific questions about our favorite beverages, and the c...

Episode 357: Self-Reflection About Money with Amanda Clayman

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Financial therapist Amanda Clayman returns to Forever35 (after seven years!) to talk to Doree and Elise about the TikTok trend “loud budgeting” an...

Mini-Ep 447: One Point At A Time

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elise tells about the fun Taylor Swift-themed birthday party she attended over the weekend. Then, Doree re-traumatizes Elise with a listener text abou...

Episode 356: Anti-Budget Culture with Dana Miranda

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise chat about Doree’s birthday party hosted by Elise where friends were made, trivia was played, and the string lights shone bright!&nb...

Mini-Ep 446: Creatures and Teachers

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elise starts the show with the stuff of nightmares (mostly kidding) and Doree shares a listener voicemail with a timely reminder. Then, listeners weig...

Episode 355: Money Is the Tool, Not the Goal with Reema Khrais

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To kick off Money Month, Doree and Elise bring on Reema Khrais, host of the Marketplace podcast This Is Uncomfortable. They discuss everything from wh...

Mini-Ep 445: Hair Oil Recs and Fit Checks

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elise satisfies her stomach with Taiwanese food and Doree gives advice on puppydom before they hear from listeners about parenting and self-care, hair...

Episode 354: Kate Spencer Comes Back! (For One Episode)

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise talk to beloved former Forever35 co-host Kate Spencer! They get into it all — from strength training and her new sexy book All’s F...

Mini-Ep 444: Spilling the Tee

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree has tennis team gossip and Elise has the perfect New York spring trip. Then, listeners write in about how to find your professional spark after ...

Episode 353: What It Means to Feel Better with Arianna Rebolini

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

CW: This episode discusses depression and suicide Doree shares some of her sun protection style (think beekeeper) and Elise shares a story about ...

Mini-Ep 443: Casual T-Shirt Unicorn

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise discuss the latest release of Trader Joe’s mini tote bags, the perils of flying into Newark airport, and the difficulties of writing...

Episode 352: Motherhood in the Age of Surveillance with Amanda Hess

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise speak with New York Times journalist Amanda Hess about her new book Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age, how online surveil...

Mini-Ep 442: Recs for Prods and Pods

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise share their fun weekends that didn’t totally go as planned — from a game of Werewolf with mom friends, to getting a hotel room (wi...

Episode 351: Do Something, Somewhere, Soon with Stacey Abrams

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The unstoppable author and voting rights activist Stacey Abrams joins Doree and Elise to share her magnetic charisma and talk through the importance o...

Mini-Ep 441: Forever45 Face

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree shares the stress and success of Henry’s 6th birthday party with Elise before they hear from listeners about collecting art throughout their l...

Episode 350: The Scamminess and Scumminess of Growing Up in the 90s with Sophie Gilbert

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise speak with journalist and cultural critic Sophie Gilbert about the prescient and important themes of her book Girl on Girl (out 4/29)....

Mini-Ep 440: The Whole (Costco) Package

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elise raves about her Costco Vacation Package, and shares highlights from the family’s latest trip with Doree. Then, the hosts hear from listeners a...

Episode 349: Bird-Watching, Pet Mediums, and Sticker Charts with Annie Hartnett

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Writer Annie Hartnett joins Doree and Elise to chat about why stickers work as a motivational tool whether your five or thirty-five ,why her latest bo...

Mini-Ep 439: Here To Be Servicey

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise share their recent travels and hear from listeners about more great places to find simple but delicious dinner ideas, million dollar i...

Episode 348: Three Friends Who Like To Talk About Cults with Jane Borden

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise speak with culture journalist, editor, and author of Cults Like Us: Why Doomsday Thinking Drives America Jane Borden about how America...

Mini-Ep 438: Lean Into The Season

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise share their current fave prods as an old-fashioned Forever35 escape. Plus, the listeners shake up Doree’s Dinner Dilemma with so man...

Episode 347: Peaking When We're 90 with Debbie Millman

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise speak with Debbie Millman about learning how to garden and the steps that led to her latest book, Love Letter to a Garden, which featu...

Mini-Ep 437: Reflection Not Perfection

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listeners tell Doree and Elise about great dinner recipe ideas for when you're in a dinner rut, their 5 year pandemic anniversary reflections, and how...

Episode 346: Rachel Goodwin Returns to Answer Your Makeup Questions

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrity makeup artist Rachel Goodwin is back to share how to keep your concealer from moving too much, how to decide which makeup brush to use, wher...

Mini-Ep 436: You’re Incredible, We’re Incredible

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listeners call in to ask Doree and Elise more friendship month questions (keep ‘em coming!), the convo continues on what it means to learn new skill...

Episode 345: Gossip From The Past with Nichole Hill

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise speak with Nichole Hill, the award-winning showrunner, audio producer and creator of the independent podcast Our Ancestors Were Messy....

Mini-Ep 435: Sometimes You Gotta Use A Precious Egg

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elise spontaneously goes to a K-pop concert and Doree has a lovely night in with a Walton Goggins show. They hear from listeners about diving deep int...

Episode 344: Becoming A Man with Ash Perez

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise reflect on the five-year anniversary of Covid lockdown. Then, they invite Ash Perez (former BuzzFeed video star and current 2nd Try ca...

Mini-Ep 434: How To Keep Friends and Stay Connected

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dor and E hear from listeners about their takeaways from friendship month (both the positive and the negative), why reaching out for connection is alw...

Episode 343: Room For Change with Olga Khazan

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise speak with Olga Khazan, Atlantic writer and author of Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change about how much of ...

Mini-Ep 433: Giant Swords of Meat

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise hear from listeners about something deep in the archives of Forever35, get more chocolate chip cookie recipes, a candle rec for clean-...

Episode 342: Raising the Friendship Bar with Dr. Marisa Franco

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the finale of friendship month, and Doree and Elise speak with return friendship expert Dr. Marisa Franco (author of Platonic: How the Science ...

Mini-Ep 432: Your Friendship Questions with Anna Goldfarb

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Modern Friendship author Anna Goldfarb returns to answer your questions about friendship! Anna discusses how to nurture old friendships, how to make “...

Episode 341: Killing Them With Kindness with Kasley Killam

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise speak with Kasley Killam, a leading expert in social health and author of The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health is the ...

Mini-Ep 431: For A Good Job Call…

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise answer listener questions about Elise’s new TED Talk and discuss Doree’s new advice column with Slate. And they share a special vo...

Episode 340: How to Invest In Your Friendships with Rhaina Cohen

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elise prepares for her birthday weekend in Mexico City and Doree witnesses the perils of rain in LA! Then, they invite Rhaina Cohen, author of The Oth...

Mini-Ep 430: Soft As A Baby’s Bottom

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise kick off friend week with an IRL hang (!) and talk about Elise’s coming birthday vacation and Doree’s recent Korean spa trip. Then...

Episode 339: Wholehearted Friendship with Anna Goldfarb

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friendship Month kicks off with Anna Goldfarb, author of Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections.Anna joins Doree and Elise to t...

Mini-Ep 429: Hugs and Solidarity

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listeners send Doree and Elise their news sources, how they’re keeping busy and proactive, drugstore skincare recs for the winter, and updates on Tr...

Episode 338: The Case For Gossip with Kelsey McKinney

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise invite ex-Normal Gossip host Kelsey McKinney on to discuss her new book You Didn’t Hear This From Me: (Mostly) True Notes on Gossip,...

Mini-Ep 428: News You Can Use

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise share their trusted local and national news sources and hear from listeners about the pride of free mugging, the Apple Health app remi...

Episode 337: What To Do When Your Mom Gets Dumped with Hallie Bateman

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise share the products that the young people in their life have influenced them to try. Then, they invite illustrator and writer Hallie Ba...

Mini-Ep 427: To Free Bowl or Not To Free Bowl

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dor and Elise catch up before hearing from listeners with advice for last week’s listener looking for the next step in their career, another all-in-...

Episode 336: How To Stay Politically Engaged Without Going Crazy with Leah Litman

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise speak with University of Michigan Law School Professor and Strict Scrutiny podcaster Leah Litman about the incoming Trump Administrati...

Mini-Ep 426: Trying for Normalcy

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Elise discuss how to be a supportive sister as a new mom, the different ways being proud of yourself and feeling fulfilled can look as you a...