

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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Oct 4, 2023 • 1h 2min
Episode 286: Navigating Impostor Syndrome with Aparna Nancherla
Kate gets her first professional chemical peel and Doree tries a new, fancy skincare device before comedian and writer Aparna Nancherla joins them to chat about her new book Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself and Impostor Syndrome. They go deep into what it’s like to get what you want but not feel like you deserve it, the joy of starting the day with a mini dance party, learning how to be engaged and informed without using social media, and loving the day-to-day rather than the end goal.To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them 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.Shop our merch at balancebound.co/shop/forever35.Donate to the Forever35 Giving Circle (https://www.grapevine.org/giving-circle/2nlhxOl/Forever35-Podcast) to help flip the Virginia State House!Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter.Join our Patreon at patreon.com/forever35! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 2, 2023 • 6min
Product Recall: Contempo Casuals (PREVIEW)
[You’re listening to a preview of this month’s Product Recall, available exclusively on our Patreon. To hear the full episode, join us at patreon.com/forever35.]Doree walks Kate through the world of Contempo Casuals where looking like yourself is looking your best! She explains how the store became pop culture shorthand, its ’70s commercials’ second-wave feminism vibe, and the brand’s short-lived recent renaissance as a nostalgic T-shirt company.To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them 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.Shop our merch at balancebound.co/shop/forever35.Donate to the Forever35 Giving Circle (https://www.grapevine.org/giving-circle/2nlhxOl/Forever35-Podcast) to help flip the Virginia State House!Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter.Join our Patreon at patreon.com/forever35! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 2023 • 42min
Listener Q&A Ep: What About Your (Work) Friends
Kate and Doree ponder what it means to be a parent of a young romance reader and the youthful expletive exuberance of Olivia Rodrigo’s new album. Then they hear from listeners about a tomato soup recipe, the elasticity of skin, work friends, and scheduling paralysis.To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them 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.Shop our merch at balancebound.co/shop/forever35.Donate to the Forever35 Giving Circle (https://www.grapevine.org/giving-circle/2nlhxOl/Forever35-Podcast) to help flip the Virginia State House!Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter.Join our Patreon at patreon.com/forever35! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 2023 • 1h
Season One: The OC, Episode 8
Marissa’s mom tries to institutionalize her after her OD in Tijuana, but not if Ryan, Seth, and Summer can sneak her out of the hospital (as candy stripers?!) first! This episode has giant tubs of margarine, streaky highlights and villain make-up, fish out of water themes, more doorbell drop-bys, the fundamental plot device of eavesdropping, a Costco mention, Doree’s analysis of 90’s “sex music.” and the introduction of Seth as a Horse Boy!You're listening to a sneak peek of our new show Season One! To hear more episodes of Season One, join our Patreon at patreon.com/forever35 for just $5 a month.To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them 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.Shop our merch at balancebound.co/shop/forever35.Donate to the Forever35 Giving Circle (https://www.grapevine.org/giving-circle/2nlhxOl/Forever35-Podcast) to help flip the Virginia State House!Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter.Join our Patreon at patreon.com/forever35! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 2023 • 47min
Episode 285: When All Your Friends Start Having Kids with Allison Davis
Kate and Doree get to sit down with journalist Allison Davis to discuss her latest New York Magazine article about what happens when your friends start having kids. They also discuss how Allison became a writer for NY Mag and her process of profiling celebrities like Megan Markle, Cardi B, and Emily Henry.To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them 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.Shop our merch at balancebound.co/shop/forever35.Donate to the Forever35 Giving Circle (https://www.grapevine.org/giving-circle/2nlhxOl/Forever35-Podcast) to help flip the Virginia State House!Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter.Join our Patreon at patreon.com/forever35! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 18, 2023 • 7min
Season One: The OC, Episode 7 (PREVIEW)
[You're listening to a sneak peek of our new show Season One! To hear the full episode of Season One, join our Patreon at patreon.com/forever35 for just $5 a month.]Ryan, Seth, Marissa, and Summer go on a trip to Tijuana where teenage partying and problems ensue. Plus: bad sex, big dick energy, terrible parenting, romance tropes, and an in-depth discussion about spring break trips! To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them 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.Shop our merch at balancebound.co/shop/forever35.Donate to the Forever35 Giving Circle (https://www.grapevine.org/giving-circle/2nlhxOl/Forever35-Podcast) to help flip the Virginia State House!Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter.Join our Patreon at patreon.com/forever35! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 2023 • 1h 5min
Episode 284: The Real Story Behind Glossier with Marisa Meltzer
You’re familiar with Glossier products, but do you know the hot gloss-ip behind them? Kate and Doree welcome journalist Marisa Meltzer on Forever35 to talk about her new book Glossy: Ambition, Beauty, and the Inside Story of Emily Weiss's Glossier, all about the brand’s enigmatic founder Emily Weiss, how Glossier went from go-to beauty blog to a millennial beauty brand success, and when it all took a turn.To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them 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.Shop our merch at balancebound.co/shop/forever35.Donate to the Forever35 Giving Circle (https://www.grapevine.org/giving-circle/2nlhxOl/Forever35-Podcast) to help flip the Virginia State House!Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter.Join our Patreon at patreon.com/forever35! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11, 2023 • 5min
Season One: The OC, Episode 6 (PREVIEW)
[You're listening to a sneak peek of our new show Season One! To hear the full episode of Season One or to WATCH this episode, join our Patreon at patreon.com/forever35 for just $5 a month.]It’s Episode 6 of the OC and woof, are things getting cringey. Kirsten throws a party for her terrible, rich dad; Marissa gets back together with Luke, who takes his stupid necklace off to have sex, and Summer and Seth finally kiss. Everyone is terrible, and we can’t stop watching! Plus: we celebrate some classic early aughts fashion trends like LV clutches, pointy flats, and face-framing layers.To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them 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.Shop our merch at balancebound.co/shop/forever35.Donate to the Forever35 Giving Circle (https://www.grapevine.org/giving-circle/2nlhxOl/Forever35-Podcast) to help flip the Virginia State House!Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter.Join our Patreon at patreon.com/forever35! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 6, 2023 • 48min
Listener Q&A: No More Panic Shopping
Kate and Doree listen to beautiful singing voicemails and answer some listener questions — everything from what kind of bathing suit to wear when you might be allergic to Spandex to the things you can learn from your sex therapist friend. Plus, Kate is moved by the state of her friendships this year and Doree has some pop culture recs to share. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them 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.Shop our merch at balancebound.co/shop/forever35.Donate to the Forever35 Giving Circle (https://www.grapevine.org/giving-circle/2nlhxOl/Forever35-Podcast) to help flip the Virginia State House!Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter.Join our Patreon at patreon.com/forever35! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 4, 2023 • 5min
Product Recall: Massengill (PREVIEW)
[You’re listening to a preview of this month’s Product Recall, available exclusively on our Patreon. To hear the full episode, join us at patreon.com/forever35.]Well, it’s an episode all about the scam that is douching, and boy is it a doozy. Buckle up, friends, because we’ve got everything from Massengill’s poisoning scandal of the 1930s, the history of Lysol marketing itself as “feminine hygiene,” and high-end skincare lines currently selling vaginal serums and washes. Do YOU ever feel not so fresh? You will after listening to this episode! (But not for the reasons Massengill suggests in their ads.) To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them 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.Shop our merch at balancebound.co/shop/forever35.Donate to the Forever35 Giving Circle (https://www.grapevine.org/giving-circle/2nlhxOl/Forever35-Podcast) to help flip the Virginia State House!Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter.Join our Patreon at patreon.com/forever35! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.