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Doree Shafrir & Elise Hu

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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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Doree and Elise recall previous elections and think about the election to come. Then, the Accidental Icon and author of How to Be Old: Lessons in Living Boldly from the Accidental Icon Lyn Slater joins them to kick off the beginning of their November series Midlife & Menopause. They talk about the hard truth behind the anxiety of becoming invisible…
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Doree starts a hair loss regimen and Elise shares a TLC correction because she accidentally killed T-Boz. Plus, listeners call in with another dish towel rec, hot takes on shopping at Costco, how to take care of yourself during the pre-election times, and perhaps the most iconic voicemail we’ve ever received! To leave a voicemail or text for a futu…
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The authors of Selling Sexy: Victoria's Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon Lauren Sherman & Chantal Fernandez are both on the show to explore the golden age of retail and all their innovations, often led by mall brands Victoria Secret and Abercrombie & Fitch. They also chat about how the closure of malls affects our relationships to fash…
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Dor & E chat about the (possible?) effectiveness of a good vitamin, bringing in a puppy trainer, and whether a certain Trader Joe’s lunch item is worth cooking in the oven. They also hear from listeners about where to purchase the perfect comfy-but-still-cute-enough-for-a-dinner-out winter boot, the sphincter control of chickens, and the confidence…
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Doree and Elise mentally prepare for the election and invite Amanda Mull, senior reporter at Bloomberg covering the intersection of culture and commerce, to the pod to discuss writing about how people want to spend their money, what happens when the consumer system becomes visible in ways that we are not supposed to see, and the way that “cool” has…
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Doree and Elise catch up on the music the kids are bringing back and hear from listeners about how to quietly show your support for Kamala, the scam of small puppies, the wonder of Costco clothes, and you sent in more dishtowel recs, so we share ‘em. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can als…
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Doree and Elise welcome Meghan Keane (founder and managing producer for NPR's Life Kit) to the podcast to discuss the bad dates that helped inspire her book Party Of One, her Pomodoro technique for becoming comfortable with spending time alone, the importance of converting venting sessions into a problem-solving discussion, and how her skin is so g…
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It’s official! Elise is here to stay and we’ve got a new look to prove it! Doree and Elise chat through what the “relaunch” means for the pod, and then they hear from listeners about how to support a struggling family member from afar, more tea towel recommendations, and the middle-aged strength training craze. To leave a voicemail or text for a fu…
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Doree receives a nice surprise from her tennis team and Elise deals with potty training a puppy. Then, they invite urologist and sexual health expert Dr. Maria Uloko on to discuss the changing generational discourse around sex, the life-changing magic of letting go, and why menopause does not mean you have to suffer. To leave a voicemail or text fo…
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Elise has dead glutes, and you might too! Plus, listeners wonder if Doree still plays the piano, ask for Elise’s favorite spots in Seoul, and share their own tales of petty theft, dish towel recs for your kitchen, and career alternatives for those tired of the therapist and/or writer grind. Plus, rare sighting of Amy’s tofu scramble burrito in the …
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Doree and Elise are overjoyed to introduce the very online Delia Cai to the podcast! They discuss the resurgence of speed dating, how hard it is to find one reliable place to hang out online, where she goes to hear the pop culture hot takes she needs, and the surprising popularity of hating on karaoke, goldendoodles and more. To leave a voicemail o…
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Elise preps for her new puppy and Doree shares a harrowing but low-stakes tale of petty theft before hearing from listeners about improving vocabulary through crosswords, the best dish towel recommendations, how to help a family member struggling with their mental health, and what prods they think a Sephora employee would rec to a certain orange fo…
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Doree’s dermatologist has ordered her to stay out of the sun and Elise is prepped and ready for the photo shoot to relaunch the podcast! Then, they invite stand-up comic and poker player Christine Medrano to chat about the manifesting abilities of her 750 words per day writing habit, the life lessons she learned being raised by gambling parents, th…
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Elise loses a pair of shoes (but gains a pair of used sandals?), while Doree shares some listener insight into the therapist-turned-writer cycle we’re experiencing. The listener mailbag includes an alternative to yoga toes, a call out for improving communication, and surprising encounters with not free mugging, but free babying! To leave a voicemai…
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Doree and Elise invite Emily Amick (@emilyinyourphone and co-author of Democracy in Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in our Country and Our Lives) on the show to discuss the most important thing you can do today as the election approaches, how to talk to other humans about politics, and how to rediscover the enjoyment of participating …
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Elise goes viral on TikTok and we hear from a therapist who says don’t become one! Listeners also write in about beach tips for stingrays, Peloton shoe stretching, and camp counseling at Water Country. 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…
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CW: Some of the topics covered in our conversation may be triggering, especially for those with a history of disordered eating, or if you’ve been subject to size or body-based discrimination. So please be aware of this before listening. Doree and Elise have an exciting announcement! Elise is staying on Forever35! They also speak with Emma Specter, …
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Elise fills in Doree about getting ghosted by her tennis coach before they hear from listeners about the benefit of a very attractive physical therapist, how to look confident and cute after a biopsy at the hairline, and whether California has no real water parks. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-039…
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Doree and Elise discuss the bonding nature of sunscreen and an efficiently packed purse before inviting author and comedian Negin Farsad onto the show to discuss using hyphens to describe yourself, the importance of the sentiment of “everyone can be Serena Williams,” and the benefits of giving people the benefit of the doubt. To leave a voicemail o…
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Doree and Elise chat about adjusting to the new school year schedules and hear from listeners about the (curiously abundant) seafaring content of our youth, cycling tips and tricks, and the delicious dinner recipes you need in your weeknight rotation. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can al…
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Doree and Elise bring on return guest Melissa Walker (Head of Giving Circles at The States Project) to discuss why you should care about state legislatures, which states The States Project is really focusing on this year (and why), the ~vibes~ in politics right now, and the amazing changes that Forever35 listeners have helped enact in the last few …
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Doree and Elise discover a sunscreen from yesteryear and hear from listeners about the perfect gift-with-purchase bags, the long-term effects of Yoga Toes, whatever happened to the real life “Dolphin Girls,” and a useful hack for keeping your Squishmallows under control. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-…
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Buckle up, because Doree and Elise speak to award-winning theme park journalist and travel expert Carlye Wisel about the best way to have the ultimate theme park experience (spoiler: it’s by yourself!), how to do amusement parks on the cheap, how her bachelorette party became her new career, and what notes she has for Disneyland and Walt Disney Wor…
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Doree and Elise are both back from their travels with stories to tell! Then, they hear from listeners about the perfect Notes app hack, sunscreens that can set you on fire, and a cushion compact available in the U.S. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35po…
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It’s the first Forever35 Live Taping in almost 5 years! Doree and Elise sat down with writer Sable Yong to reflect on the bonding experience of a Korean bathhouse, where to draw the line on procedures, and why a “yassified” look persists in the age of the internet. Taped in front of an audience at Village Well Books in Culver City. To leave a voice…
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