Stay ConnectedWhich 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.
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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 death with children, microjoys to keep us going, and a call out for dish rags (or maybe more dish towels?). Plus, they play a quick round of what to purchase on your next trip to Trader Joes and Costco.
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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 importance of relationships in your ability to relax, and why being a relaxed woman is less about what we do and more about how we approach the world.
Plus, Doree and Elise chat about being stretched vs. stretching and the ongoing relevance of the Black Eyed Peas’ “My Humps” to their lives.
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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 also hear from listeners about their microjoys, how to talk to kids about death, and all the spa chatter.
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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, their show about making your favorite people laugh. Along the way they also discuss the life changing magic of hydrating with electrolytes, their summer plans involving hot Doritos at the beach and doing as little as possible, and a super cute moment where they both hype each other up as only best friends can.
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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 microjoy of lactase, how to celebrate milestone birthdays, what to do in LA for a weekend, and facial hair removal recs.
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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 she loves about podcasting that’s so different from her “day” job, and the story behind producing her Broadway show, Real Women Have Curves: The Musical. Also — a plug for walking with weighted vests and Alicia’s fear that high-waisted jeans will stop being cool again.
Before Alicia joins them, Doree and Elise chat about Doree’s hot date with Matt and Elise sends her love to everyone affected by the Central Texas flood disaster.
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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 respond to a couple of work-related questions.
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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 Saeed Jones and Zach Stafford. We'll be back with a fresh mini-ep on Wednesday!
On this episode of Vibe Check, Sam, Saeed, and Zach reflect on what life has taught them in the past month. Then, they talk about the state of Americana. Plus, a few recommendations to keep your vibe right.
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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 protection recs.
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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 connection to Doree, what she’s dreaming of for our society today, and what it means to her to live a good life.
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