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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In this week’s mini-episode, Kate and Doree have a listener question about how to stop using shopping as a soothing mechanism. Then they discuss the virtues of menstrual cups vs. tampons, Kate gives out a helpful vag hack, and a listener gives out a new lipstick recommendation.
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Doree and Kate recap their first trip together, in which they shared a bed, a cabin, a bathroom with zero sound-proofing, some anxiety, and a stage at The Wing's Camp No Man's Land! Plus, Doree has a very exciting announcement! Kate and Doree also discuss some skincare and makeup products they wanted to love...but didn't.
Then they welcome Keiko Agena, Gilmore Girls star and author of the new book No Mistakes: A Perfect Workbook for Imperfect Artists. She talks about the growth that comes along with failure and rejection, the challenge of finding social connections in adulthood, and the power of fandom. You can catch Keiko on Instagram (@keikoagena), the new show The First, Better Call Saul, and the upcoming Dirty John series.
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Kate and Doree answer a listener's urgent question: how do you take care of yourself when you’re sick? Then they discuss staying patient while waiting to see if a product is working, and how to keep communication open when moving in with a partner. Also, a listener shares some body positivity wisdom.
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This week Kate finally uses her foam roller and kicks her gratitude practice up a notch, while Doree deals with the social anxiety that comes with attending a popular workout class. Plus, facialist Courtney Chiusano is back with tips about sunblock, milia, and the importance of facials.
Later, they welcome comedian, podcaster, and author Maeve Higgins (Maeve in America). She discusses finding out about self-care after moving to America from Ireland, the effect dating has on your self-esteem, and laughter as a form of resistance and healing. Listen to Maeve’s podcast and follow her @MaeveinAmerica on Instagram.
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In this week's episode, Kate and Doree get an email from a survivor of brain surgery who'd like tips on how to make the most out of her 35th year. Then, they talk about dealing with failure and how to find a lip color you actually like.
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This week Kate accidentally blocks Doree on Instagram and works on her social anxiety, and Doree details the joy of being complimented on having the skin of a 27 year old. Then, they discuss their underwear preferences and favorite brands, and swap Spanx horror stories.
Later, Kate interviews Angela Garbes about her new book Like A Mother: A Feminist Journey through the Science and Culture of Pregnancy. They have an in-depth conversation about pregnancy and childbirth (starts at 38 minutes), discussing the lack of information women have about their bodies during pregnancy, the challenges women face after childbirth, how she handled it when the birth of her child was the opposite of her birth plan, changing the narrative around pregnancy loss, and dancing as self-care. Follow her @AngelaGarbes on Instagram.
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In this week’s mini-episode Kate and Doree answer a listener question about turning 30 and managing the fear of getting older. They also talk about the pros and cons of one-brand skincare systems, and how to take care of yourself after losing a beloved pet.
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This week Kate and Doree discuss reading as self-care and how to make time for it when your schedule feels too busy. They also offer up their current book recommendations. Plus Kate's got new strategies for getting to bed on time, and Doree discovers the power of fandom on a recent trip to a Star Trek convention in Las Vegas.
Then they welcome author Melissa Broder (The Pisces, Last Sext, So Sad Today), creator of the mega-popular Twitter account So Sad Today. She talks about using social media to cope with anxiety and depression, the meaning of sobriety in her life, and her compulsive need to announce every chin zit.
Follow Melissa @sosadtoday on Twitter or on her brand new Instagram account @realmelissabroder.
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Kate and Doree answer a listener question about what to do when someone just doesn’t like you, and offer advice to a caller who's dealing with homesickness. Plus, Doree gives tips on how to stay positive whilst dating up a storm.
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This week Kate discusses her years-long love of Phish, while Doree digs deep into Poldark and starts a new gym routine. They also reveal their favorite skincare and makeup products of the moment, including a facial sponge that's changing Kate's life and Doree's new brow pencil obsession.
Then they chat with Samantha Irby, NY Times bestselling author of We Are Never Meeting In Real Life and Meaty, and creator of the blog Bitches Gotta Eat. Samantha talks about her unlikely road to becoming a writer, dealing with anxiety in a thriving career, her favorite cream blush, and how she can't stop buying candles. Follow Samantha: @wordscience on Twitter and @bitchesgottaeat on Instagram.
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