

Forever35
Doree Shafrir & Elise Hu
Which night creams will make you look well-rested, is quitting coffee really worth the headache, can emptying your closet really bring you joy, and wtf is a gratitude practice, anyway? Co-hosts Doree Shafrir and Elise Hu explore these kinds of questions, with a big helping of humor and self-awareness. Together with weekly guests, they navigate what it means to care for ourselves as we get older — and hopefully wiser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 12, 2024 • 31min
Episode 315: No One's Performing, Just Here to Chill with Sable Yong
Sable Yong, a beauty writer known for her unique cultural insights, joins the hosts to discuss her journey from Craigslist to beauty writing. They explore the liberating experience of visiting a Korean bathhouse, emphasizing body positivity and diverse beauty standards. The conversation highlights how social media shapes beauty perceptions, urging a shift towards community-focused definitions. With humor, they also share travel packing dilemmas, balancing aesthetics with practicality while embracing the joys of vulnerability.

Aug 7, 2024 • 25min
Mini-Ep 405: Simple Is Good
Doree and Elise hear from listeners about the Kamala-nomenon, dealing with dry skin postpartum, a powerful nighttime sleep suggestion, and you wrote to offer advice for the listener who’s starting new anti-anxiety meds. Come for listener questions, stay for the TJ’s and Costco recs! To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise 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.Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Aug 5, 2024 • 1h 3min
Episode 314: What a Tangled Sociocultural Web We Weave with Tressie McMillan Cottom
In this engaging conversation, celebrated cultural critic and sociologist Tressie McMillan Cottom breaks down the intricacies of modern societal norms. She tackles the influence of celebrities like Oprah on beauty standards and dieting trends, while also analyzing the complexities surrounding racial dynamics, particularly regarding black women's hair. Tressie sheds light on the cultural phenomenon of Bama Rush, discussing how young women navigate social validation within elite sororities. Her insights weave a rich tapestry of interconnected cultural commentary.

Jul 31, 2024 • 25min
Mini-Ep 404: The Body Can Be a Real Bitch Sometimes
Doree and Elise commiserate about hurting body parts and answer listener questions about navigating a friend's divorce when the kids still get along, at-home beauty remedies, a brain game to put you to sleep, and a good book rec. Come to our live show on Sunday, August 4 at 4 p.m. at Village Well Books in Culver City, CA. Join us as we interview the amazing Sable Yong, author of the new book Die Hot With a Vengeance, Entrance is free but please RSVP here. The event will be recorded but we’d love to see you there! To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise 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.Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29, 2024 • 57min
Episode 313: Makeup Tips and Tricks with Rachel Goodwin
Rachel Goodwin, a celebrity makeup artist renowned for her mastery of eyeshadow palettes and concealers, shares her insights on makeup techniques and rituals. She reveals surprising lessons learned from a mortician, offers must-have products for those over 40, and provides tips for tailoring eye makeup to different skin types. The joy of personal transformation through makeup and the essential role of beauty in self-connection are beautifully explored, highlighting the relationship between makeup and identity.

Jul 24, 2024 • 29min
Mini-Ep 403: To Bidet or Not to Bidet
Doree and Elise hear from listeners about birthday letter traditions, kid-friendly sunburn remedies, American squeamishness around all things butts, and the marketing teams that have to take out ads to correct our pronunciation. Come to our live show on Sunday, August 4 at 4 p.m. at Village Well Books in Culver City, CA. Join us as we interview the amazing Sable Yong, author of the new book Die Hot With a Vengeance, Entrance is free but please RSVP here. The event will be recorded but we’d love to see you there! To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise 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.Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 22, 2024 • 50min
Episode 312: Learning to Be Brave with Laurel Braitman
Doree and Elise invite Laurel Braitman (What Looks Like Bravery, and NYT bestseller Animal Madness: Inside Their Minds) to talk about why she compares friendship to oxygen, how a serendipitous radio episode changed her life, why she hates the question “how are you,” and why whales (and animals) are the key to her happiness. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise 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.Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17, 2024 • 30min
Mini-Ep 402: *Active Listening Noises*
Doree and Elise hear from listeners about Elise’s active listening, a Forever35 book club, healing some scalp irritation or facial ingrown hairs, and the Costco breakfast recs that are dividing the internet.To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise 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.Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 2024 • 53min
Episode 311: Pop Culture Obsessions and Friendship Goals with Sam Sanders
Doree and Elise invite journalist, Vibe Check host, and Elise’s long-time friend Sam Sanders to talk about using his self-competitiveness to gamify getting off his phone, figuring out that not all hills are worth dying on, the life-hack of “I feel” statements in all parts of his life, and his pop culture obsessions including what he thinks is overrated and underrated right now.To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise 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.Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 2024 • 28min
Mini-Ep 401: Free Bowl Lessons Learned
Doree and Elise hear both sides of the free bowl experience, get a parent friend story with a surprising twist and a listener gives Elise a real blast from the past.To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise 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.Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


