Forever35

Special Episode: Coronavirus Questions and Concerns

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode Kate and Doree address some of the growing concerns around coronavirus. They speak with epidemiologist Caroline Buckee about w...

Ep 112: Sister Act with Bea and Leah Koch

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree discuss Coronavirus, Kate’s self-care practices around the anniversary of her mom’s death, and Doree’s current makeup and skincar...

Mini-Ep 98: Serums and Screw-Ups

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Kate and Doree hear from long-distance friends sharing some self-care time together, recommend serums for a listener seeking to maintain th...

Episode 111: Soaking Up Energy with Beth Newell

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Kate figures out how to stay fresh after a workout and Doree does some detective work on her recent skin breakout. Then they’re joined by...

Mini-Ep 97: Nature's Beauty

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this mini-episode, Kate and Doree share their own proposal stories, discuss the pressure to have "perfect" teeth, and advise a listener about worki...

Ep 110: Standing On Your Own Two Feet with Naomi Ekperigin

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Doree ponders some financial self-care and Kate discovers that TikTok is the perfect stress release. Then they’re joined by comedian Naomi...

Mini-Ep 96: Gray Hair and Good Books

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree hear from listeners about their purpose in life, how to deal with running into your ex, and varying feelings about gray hair. Plus, the...

Ep 109: Let Your Mind Wander with Sierra Teller Ornelas

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kate’s got some new skincare prods to recommend, and Doree pares down her enormous lip gloss stash. Plus they discuss new audiobook faves ...

Mini-Ep 95: Naps and Pimple Patches

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Kate and Doree discuss cubicle self-care, weigh in on wearing pimple patches at work, and hear a convincing argument from a listener for fl...

Ep 108: Love Yourself

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kate nurses a cold and starts journaling, and Doree finishes her move and takes a relaxing bath in her new home. Then they dig into the prac...

Mini-Ep 94: Relax Your Shoulders

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree learn that a lentil festival exists, help a listener plan a wedding proposal, and hear from a Norwegian listener rediscovering a past h...

Episode 107: Red Lips and Beauty Tips with Fat Mascara

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Kate discusses her new habit of face picking and her desire to pick up gardening as self-care. Doree decides on new rugs for her new home a...

Mini-Ep 93: Little White Lies

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Kate and Doree discuss a listener’s struggles with telling white lies, hear how some listeners are fighting diet culture in their workpla...

Ep 106: Reduce Reuse Recycle

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kate and Doree break down how they got “glam” for the iHeart Radio Podcast Awards red carpet. Then, sans guest, they chat about how they...

Mini-Ep 92: Find Your Wondrous Thing

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree receive a voicemail from a listener about reconnecting with a friend they ghosted, discuss press-on nails, debate the necessity of hobb...

Ep 105: The Silent Treatment with Emma Gannon

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Doree prepares to move and shares a new favorite lentil recipe, while Kate takes her first-ever dance class and gets into dewy makeup. ...

Mini-Ep 91: Offering Empathy

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s mini-ep Kate and Doree receive an update from the 13-year-old listener struggling with maintaining long-distance friendships, hear fr...

Ep 104: Achievable Happiness with Caissie St. Onge

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kate considers making her own mists and focuses on cultivating more joy in her life, and Doree shares her new self-care practices: her “one line a d...

Mini-Ep 90: Warm Baths and Honest Conversations

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s mini-ep includes a listener-submitted theme song, a pro-paper planner voicemail with the cutest cameo ever, and tons of empathetic advic...

Ep 103: Best Intentions with Chemist Confessions

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Kate ring in the new year by going through their intentions for 2020. Then they welcome Victoria Fu and Gloria Lu, co-founders of Chemist Co...

Mini-Ep 89: Protect Your Heart

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the first mini-episode of 2020! This week Kate and Doree hear from a teen listener trying to figure out balancing their many activities while s...

Replay: Just Say No with Nora McInerny

02 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! We are off this week and will be replaying some of our favorite Forever35 episodes. Please enjoy Nora McInerny from May, 2018.Kate and...

Replay: Uniform Factor with Rachel Wilkerson Miller

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Holidays! We are off this week and will be replaying some of our favorite Forever35 episodes. Please enjoy Rachel Wilkerson Miller from July, 20...

Replay: Money Talks with Amanda Clayman

26 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is a replay of an episode that originally aired on December 5, 2018.This week, Doree gets into nesting, reorganizes her entire kitchen, and share...

Replay: The Joy of Cooking with Samin Nosrat

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is a replay of an episode that originally aired on January 10, 2019.This week, Doree and Kate celebrate the 1st anniversary of the pod, discuss c...

Ep 102: 2019 Reflections and Reframes

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode Kate shares her Mist List (she loves a mist) and Doree breaks down her best practices for finishing a book with a baby at hom...

Mini-Ep 88: Unpack It

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s mini-episode, Kate and Doree hear from a caller with liberating wedding advice, share listener feedback about embracing curly hair, a...

Ep 101: Meet the Husbands with Matt Mira and Anthony King

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Doree discovers Yoga Toes and inspires a conversation about foot care, and Kate shares an embarrassing story from vacation that involves fla...

Mini-Ep 87: Snail Mail and Family Matters

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kate and Doree offer advice to someone striving to set boundaries with a relative while also supporting them, share a caller's lip care tip,...

Ep 100: Must Haves with Caroline Moss

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Kate hires a digital organizer to pare down her email and embraces inbox zero, and Doree discovers new skincare obsessions and learns the p...

Mini-Ep 86: The Kids Are All Right

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Listeners respond to questions about seasonal affective disorder, what to do when your boss calls you a pushover, and whether to go to grad school far...

Introducing: Gee Thanks, Just Bought It

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We have a Black Friday surprise for you — the first episode of Gee Thanks, Just Bought It, the first podcast in the Forever35 podfam, hosted by Caro...

Replay: Current Product Obsessions with Samantha Irby

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hi friends! We are off this week and will be replaying some of our favorite Forever35 episodes. Next up: Samantha Irby, from August, 2018! This week, ...

Replay: Meal of Approval with Jenny Han

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hi friends! We are off this week and will be replaying some of our favorite Forever35 episodes. First up: Jenny Han, from March, 2018! Kate and Doree ...

Ep 99: Talking About Race with Ijeoma Oluo

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kate discusses the deep waver, aka her "new" hairstyling super tool, and Doree gets closer to boob liberation and reflects on how it feels t...

Mini-Ep 85: Soft Lips and Dry Scalps

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s mini-episode Kate and Doree share listeners’ tips and tricks for combatting dry, itchy scalps, hear from a listener worried about a...

Ep 98: Heavy Lifting with Chrissy King

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Kate returns from Oregon with a bag of new product obsessions (Oils! Mists! Oh My!) and works on waking up at 5AM, and Doree recommends som...

Mini-Ep 84: Nip It in the Bud

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Kate hear from listeners attending a concert together in Los Angeles, read an email from a listener dealing with homesickness, share self-ca...

Ep 97: The 2nd Annual Forever35 Gift Guide

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kate goes on a getaway with her husband and comes back refreshed, but now has a cold that she’s fending off with nine hours of sleep. Doree gets bal...

Mini-Ep 83: Boob for Thought

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Kate hear from listeners with suggestions about clogged milk ducts, distracting hobbies, and self-confidence, and they give advice to a list...

Ep 96: Fashion Statements with Sinéad Burke

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Kate gives Weleda Skin Food a try and struggles with diet culture, and Doree grapples with having too much stuff and turns to The Good Plac...

Mini-Ep 82: Follow-Ups and Follow-Throughs

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Kate dole out some more dupe reccs, discuss if it's ok to send a late wedding gift, lend advice to a listener wondering how to move on after...

Episode 95: Old Moms, New Tricks with Alison Rosen

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Kate recap their weekend retreat in the woods. Plus, Kate starts a regular yoga practice and Doree continues to explore the world of lentils...

**SPECIAL EMERGENCY SUNDAY RILEY MINI-MINI-MINI EPISODE**

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You asked for our thoughts on the Sunday Riley fake reviews scandal, and now you've got 'em in our first ever special emergency mini-mini-mini episode...

Mini-Ep 81: Breakups and Breakouts with Lauren Morrill

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kate, Doree, and YA author Lauren Morrill receive some listener feedback regarding self-care for new moms, get several messages about how to break up ...

Ep 94: You Make Me Wanna Dupe

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kate finally sends a proper thank you note to a friend who got her a gift nine years ago, and Doree gets into time management and works on saying “n...

Mini-Ep 80: Afternoon Delight

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Kate hear from a listener about their favorite vibrator, lend advice to an archaeologist wondering how to approach their skincare routine as...

Ep 93: Sustainable Style with Elizabeth Cline

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This weekk Kate wakes up super early, finds joy in cooking, and discovers a new holy grail product, and Doree deals with mastitis, does a major closet...

Mini-Ep 79: Down in the Dumps

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Kate hear from several listeners regarding the use of the abbreviation “thx”, lend advice to a listener wondering how to organize their ...

Episode 92: Keep Calm and Correspond with Karen Travers

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Kate concludes her month-long face cream experiment and gets her moles checked, and Doree survives her first cross-country trip with a baby...

Mini-Ep 78: Reduce, Reuse, and Reframe

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Kate share a listener’s eyeliner recommendation, receive several messages about daily sustainability practices, and lend advice to a mom w...

Ep 91: Stay Curious with Alie Ward

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Kate gets her mammogram and works through some health anxiety, and Doree creates a checklist to help conquer clutter. Then they welcome Ali...

Mini-Ep 77: Toners and Serums and Scrubs, Oh My

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree hear from several listeners about their Trader Joe’s skincare faves, further discuss prioritizing friendships, offer advice to a list...

Ep 90: Dare to Dream with Lauren Ashley Smith

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Doree deals with postpartum hair loss and reframing her body image narrative, and Kate’s got a breakout and does some deeper thinking on ...

Mini-Ep 76: Thank You For Being A Friend

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Kate hear from a few listeners in response to the person whose partner is transitioning, get an affordable moisturizer recc from a listener ...

Ep 89: Let's Talk About Sex with Vanessa Marin

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Kate gets into buying second-hand clothing and re-discovers a beloved hobby from childhood, and Doree gets real about organizing her home a...

Mini-Ep 75: Breast Intentions with Mary H.K. Choi

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kate, Doree, and author and pod-alum Mary H.K. Choi field comments and questions from listeners about mammograms, hobbies, looking glowy, and wetting ...

Ep 88: Always Be Playing with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Doree and Kate discuss the highly-anticipated Augustinus Bader Cream and dive into their Sephora sale purchases. Then they talk to Dr. Joy ...

Mini-Ep 74: Floss Leaders

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Kate hear from a listener who, like Doree, also believes sheet masks are overrated, receive several emails about flossing and oral care (one...

Ep 87: Great Expectations with Gretchen Rubin

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Doree adds showering to her to-do list and tries to get better at saying no, and Kate books her first mammogram and explores plant-based re...

Mini-Ep 73: Toners and Tribulations

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree hear from a listener living a real-life cozy mystery, get a few exfoliant reccs, discuss scar remedies, and answer the age old question...

Ep 86: Skin in the Game with R.O. Kwon

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kate and Doree discuss the status of their skincare routines, the siren song of expensive products, and grappling with claustrophobic clutte...

Mini-Ep 72: Relationship Roles

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

oree and Kate receive a nostalgic email about the Singles building, hear from a listener about their lack of initiating hangouts, give recs for gettin...

Ep 85: An Open Book with Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kate and Doree talk to Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer, co-hosts of the By The Book podcast, about what it’s like to immerse themsel...

Mini-Ep 71: Don't Go Chasing (Hard) Waterfalls

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Kate hear from someone seeking tips for haircare with hard water, receive an email with thoughts for Kate about her phone journey, and offer...

Ep 84: Beating Burnout with Emily and Amelia Nagoski

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kate takes a cue from Doree and starts sleeping with her phone outside of her bedroom, while Doree talks potentially going back to caffeine. Plus, the...

Mini-Ep 70: How Do You Dupe

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Kate receive an email about childhood passions and reading for pleasure, discuss product dupes, hear from someone who’s started dancing da...

Ep 83: 6 Month Intenchies with Alexandra Sacks

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kate talks moderating a panel at ComicCon and oiling her face, and Doree gets a haircut and relishes her polish-free nails. Plus, they recap their 6-m...

Mini-Ep 69: Girls Just Wanna Have Pun

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Kate get some follow-ups about body acne, hear from a listener who’s finally living her best life in her 40s, discuss regional dialect dif...

Ep 82: Financial Freedom with Tonya Rapley

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Kate sit down with millennial money expert Tonya Rapley to discuss how she went from a toxic relationship to starting her burgeoning busines...

Mini-Ep 68: Body Acne Struggles with Priyanka Mattoo

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Former F35 guest Priyanka Mattoo comes on this week’s episode to help Kate and Doree respond to listener questions. Priyanka answers someone who wan...

Ep 81: Dessert Person with Claire Saffitz

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kate talks turning 40, Doree discusses her success working with a financial coach, and they both share some of their fave vegetarian recipes. Then the...

Mini-Ep 67: Thank You Notes and Shoulder Stress

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree receive several suggestions for easing tense shoulders, discuss the idea of Thank You Note Forgiveness Day, hear from a Zumba lover who...

Ep 80: State of the Pod with Helen Hoang

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Kate talk give listeners an updated look into how the (vegetarian) pod sausage gets made, and also discuss powder dip manicures and pantry o...

Mini-Ep 66: Sun Sleeves and Starting Over

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Kate receive several recommendations for sun protective clothing, lend advice to a couple of twenty-somethings who are wondering what to do ...

Ep 79: Makeup Artist Secrets with Jamie Greenberg

04 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kate reflects on turning 40 and uses serums on the go, while Doree jumps back into Pilates and cozies up her bedroom. Plus, they share all t...

Mini-Ep 65: Sunscreen and Wanderlust

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree swap affordable sunscreen tips, discuss self-care while your partner is away, and receive an email from a listener who feels a “phant...

Ep 78: Just Dance with Elizabeth Gilbert

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree discuss the value of small talk and creaming one’s bod, celebrate some big accomplishments, and try out vegetarian recipes. Then they...

Mini-Ep 64: Stop in the Name of Love

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree hear from listeners about what they’ve stopped doing for the sake of self-care, get a response regarding last week’s discussion abo...

Ep 77: Seeing Yourself with Santina Muha

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Kate and Doree discuss Kate’s new Matcha smoothie obsession, quitting coffee, and Doree’s breastfeeding journey. Then they chat with co...

Mini-Ep 63: Brush Hands

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doree's back! She and Kate field responses regarding beauty mishaps of the past, including a caller who shares a particularly poignant epiphany. They ...

Ep 76: Living In The Slog (and Doree Returns!)

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our very own Doree Shafrir returns from maternity leave and hops back in the podcasting saddle this week. Hurray! Doree discusses her last days of pre...

Mini-Ep 62: Confidence Songs with Samee Junio

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's mini-ep Kate is joined by Forever35 producer extraordinaire Samee Junio, who helps field listener questions and comments. They discuss ...

Ep 75: Person of Intensity with Samee Junio

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Kate is joined by a guest host who’s been with Forever35 since Day 1: producer Samee Junio. They discuss Samee’s online dating ups and ...

Mini-Ep 61: Goal Digging with Jackie Johnson

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Natch Beaut host Jackie Johnson joins Kate on this mini-episode! They lend advice to a woman who’s not feeling appreciated by her family, discuss th...

Ep 74: Stronger Than Yesterday with Jackie Johnson

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How do you care for yourself during a divorce? This week, Jackie Johnson, host of the Natch Beaut podcast, joins Kate in the guest host spot, and deta...

Mini-Ep 60: Wholehearted Living with Ellen Fondiler

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kate fields listener questions about work and jobs with career strategist and past Forever35 guest Ellen Fondiler. They lend advice to a lis...

Ep 73: So Obsessed with Maurene Goo

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, YA author (and past Forever35 guest) Maurene Goo joins Kate in the guest host chair while Doree is on maternity leave. They discuss their s...

Ep 72: Being Well with Nora McInerny

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, there’s a new guest host in town! Kate welcomes back Nora McInerny — author, Terrible Thanks For Asking host, TED-talker, and Forever35...

Ep 71: Serums for the Soul with LaTonya Yvette

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Doree and Kate dig into their current pop culture faves, from BTS and Ariana Grande, to a new Netflix show and some must-listen podcast epis...

Ep 70: LA Faves with Esmé Wang

02 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Kate and Doree share some of their favorite spots in Los Angeles — from beloved bookstores, hikes, spas, and restaurants, to the best pla...

Mini-Ep 59: Fake It Till You Make It

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Kate give a pep talk to a listener who wants to improve her confidence, share a follow up email regarding their response to a caller who's u...

Ep 69: Body Positive Vibes with Sophia Carter-Kahn

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kate and Doree celebrate the most wonderful time of the year: Sephora Sale Season! They discuss dream purchases, old favorites, and some pos...

Mini-Ep 58: Waxing Poetic

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Kate break down their fave lip colors, swap strategies for pubic hair removal, share a listener voicemail about chivalry, and discuss dating...

Ep 68: Ready Set Boundaries with Jen Sincero

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Kate and Doree go deep on setting boundaries, and discuss people-pleasing, toxic friendships, challenging relationships, and forgiveness. P...

Mini-Ep 57: Gaslighting at Work

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Kate offer advice to a skincare newbie on how to start a regimen, get some insider info from a therapist, hear from a woman being gaslit by ...

Ep 67: So Hormonal with Erica Chidi Cohen

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Kate takes a new dance class and struggles with her health anxiety, and Doree hits the road for a solo baby-moon and gets back into cooking...

Mini-Ep 56: Flex Your Joy Muscle

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree hear from a former ballet dancer about body positivity, discuss the deliciousness of ranch dressing, offer words of wisdom to a woman m...

Ep 66: Spring Product Check-In with Joanna Goddard

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Doree and Kate talk health anxiety, meditating, and nesting and nursery prep. Plus, they share their current skincare routines and favorite ...

Mini-Ep 55: Lip Stains and Therapy Tips

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree get reccs on hospital bag must-haves, discuss their favorite lip stains and sheer lip glosses, offer tips on getting back into therapy,...