Forever35

Doree and Elise welcome activist, digital advocate, and OG podcaster Bridget Todd (Stuff Mom Never Told You, There Are No Girls On The Internet) to the show to speak vulnerably about the daily success of just putting one foot in front of the other, caring deeply about the state of the internet, understanding that your algorithm can be a spiraling echo chamber, and why she’s bringing reading and hyperlocal positive stories back to her life in 2025. forever35podcast.com shopmyshelf.us/forever35 Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) forever35podcast.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Elise return from the liminal period between holidays with helpful notes from listeners about pet insurance, a declutter calendar to edit your home, and the ingenious Ninja Foodi. forever35podcast.com shopmyshelf.us/forever35 Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) forever35podcast.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Taiwan travels and emergency NYE vet visits, to Hanukkah beginning on Christmas and sick partners, the end of 2024 left Doree and Elise with a lot to catch up on! They also discuss their goals for Forever35 in 2025, what you can look forward to hearing more of this year, and why January is probably the worst time to make resolutions. forever35podcast.com shopmyshelf.us/forever35 Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) forever35podcast.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi friends! We are off this week and will be replaying some of our favorite Forever35 episodes from earlier this year. This week, Tressie McMillan Cottom! Doree and Elise talk to celebrated cultural critic, sociologist, and award-winning writer Tressie McMillan Cottom, who brilliantly deconstructs everything from Ozempic and Oprah to Bama Rush — and shows the interconnectedness of it all. forever35podcast.com shopmyshelf.us/forever35 Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) forever35podcast.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi friends! We are off this week and will be replaying some of our favorite Forever35 episodes from earlier this year. This week, Glynnis MacNicol! Doree and Elise chat with return guest Glynnis MacNicol (author of I’m Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself) about learning to enjoy herself now instead of later, the nuances of deciding what fruit best embodies you on a Parisian dating app, and discovering at 46 that everything we’ve been taught about our bodies is a lie. forever35podcast.com shopmyshelf.us/forever35 Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) forever35podcast.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Elise hear from listeners about *that* Ninja Fryer, a music alternative to Spotify, how Elise hosts so many parties, and some great holiday Costco and Trader Joe’s recs. forever35podcast.com shopmyshelf.us/forever35 Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) forever35podcast.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TW: This episode contains discussion about miscarriages. Doree and Elise get ready to sign off for the end of the year before comedian and TV writer Jenny Yang joins them to discuss creating vision boards and journals after experiencing extreme burnout, the importance of having friends you can bounce your thoughts off of, and why feeling like you are part of a community is a form of resistance in America. forever35podcast.com shopmyshelf.us/forever35 Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) forever35podcast.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Elise get an update from the listener who now regularly sees the free bowler. Then they talk through the practice of embracing “microjoys,” or small pleasures, and take a walk down early aughts gadget memory lane before sharing a few more gift recs for the foodie and the kids in your life. forever35podcast.com shopmyshelf.us/forever35 Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) forever35podcast.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrity makeup artist Rachel Goodwin is back to answer your questions! Rachel takes on everything from which “clean” products she recommends, how to best apply concealer under your eyes, and how to update your approach so you don’t look like you learned to wear makeup in the late 1900s. forever35podcast.com shopmyshelf.us/forever35 Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) forever35podcast.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listeners share a jaw-dropping free-bowl sighting, divergent takes on the Trader Joe’s hair serum, and more midlife pivots with Doree and Elise. Plus, the romance author who called in last time unmasks themselves! forever35podcast.com shopmyshelf.us/forever35 Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) forever35podcast.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For their final Midlife & Menopause Month episode, Dor & Elise interview Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas, author of The Menopause Myth: What Your Mother, Doctor, and Friends Haven’t Told You About Life After 35. They talk about how to approach a doctor about a discussion about perimenopause, the great (and some not-so-great) things to look out for in this transitionary period, and what’s really going on with hormone therapy. We hope you enjoyed Midlife & Menopause Month! We’ll have more themed episodes coming in the new year. forever35podcast.com shopmyshelf.us/forever35 Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) forever35podcast.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dor & Elise present the Forever35 Gift Guide of 2024! From kitchen to kids and sports to travel, find the gifts for everyone on your list. forever35podcast.com shopmyshelf.us/forever35 Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) forever35podcast.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Elise invite sex therapist and menopause expert Emily Nagoski on the pod to discuss why just breathing in and out is her current self-care, how to better understand what happens to our bodies during perimenopause, what to ask a doctor and when, and the importance of the lens with which you’re looking at your partner. forever35podcast.com shopmyshelf.us/forever35 Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) forever35podcast.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Elise get some clarity on which hair product to avoid and hear from listeners about the joy of the F35 archive and leaning into being nice to the people around you this season. forever35podcast.com shopmyshelf.us/forever35 Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) forever35podcast.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Midlife and menopause month continues with the witty and wise Caroline Paul. The adventurer and author encourages us to add outdoor adventure to our lives, whether its birding or boogie boarding, how the outdoors is really for all of us - not just rich white folks, and the power of upending a single belief and the force it holds over your life. Plus, Elise becomes ordained to perform a wedding ceremony and Doree has a satisfying aha moment. forever35podcast.com shopmyshelf.us/forever35 Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) forever35podcast.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Elise chat about how Midlife & Menopause Month is going and hear from listeners about Elise’s “Deck the Balls” party, making new Thanksgiving traditions, and a travel prod hack to make life easier. forever35podcast.com shopmyshelf.us/forever35 Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) forever35podcast.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Elise hear from listeners about the joy of having a community in the wake of the election. Then, Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First, joins them as part of their Midlife & Menopause series to talk about how she’s going through perimenopause, changing what authority and leadership looks and sounds like, the childcare crisis in the United States, and where women go from here. forever35podcast.com shopmyshelf.us/forever35 Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) forever35podcast.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listeners write in looking for a dupe, some hot (but maybe not-so-hot?) takes about Costco, a comfy but classic shoe rec, and a useful tip for incorporating strength training into our every day lives. forever35podcast.com shopmyshelf.us/forever35 Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) forever35podcast.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 in society, how to use historical memory to contribute to an intergenerational friendship, using curiosity as a way to remain open, and what romance looks like later in life. forever35podcast.com shopmyshelf.us/forever35 Forever35 Giving Circle Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) forever35podcast.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! forever35podcast.com shopmyshelf.us/forever35 Forever35 Giving Circle Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) forever35podcast.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.