Best Kate Spencer & Doree Shafrir Podcasts (2025)

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Mini-Ep 444: Spilling the Tee 25:51

23h ago25:51

25:51

Doree has tennis team gossip and Elise has the perfect New York spring trip. Then, listeners write in about how to find your professional spark after a layoff and the best tools for maintaining your bikini area, and also share their recs for summer tees, a hypoallergenic lipgloss, and weeknight cookbooks. To leave a voicemail or text for a future e…

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Episode 353: What It Means to Feel Better with Arianna Rebolini 43:51

3d ago43:51

43:51

CW: This episode discusses depression and suicide Doree shares some of her sun protection style (think beekeeper) and Elise shares a story about her mysterious yard visitor. Then, they speak with author Arianna Rebolini about her latest book Better, what “better” really means when you have a history of depression and suicidal thoughts, her takeways…

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Mini-Ep 443: Casual T-Shirt Unicorn 22:58

8d ago22:58

22:58

Doree and Elise discuss the latest release of Trader Joe’s mini tote bags, the perils of flying into Newark airport, and the difficulties of writing on spec. Then, they hear from listeners about why SPF isn’t just in all the skincare products, how dogs bring microjoys, and a callout for the perfect summer tee. To leave a voicemail or text for a fut…

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Episode 352: Motherhood in the Age of Surveillance with Amanda Hess 50:33

10d ago50:33

50:33

Doree and Elise speak with New York Times journalist Amanda Hess about her new book Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age, how online surveillance has permeated every aspect of womanhood and motherhood, and why community care is so crucial to being a good parent. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781…

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Mini-Ep 442: Recs for Prods and Pods 26:01

15d ago26:01

26:01

Doree and Elise share their fun weekends that didn’t totally go as planned — from a game of Werewolf with mom friends, to getting a hotel room (with points!) just to shower. Then, listeners send in their recent product & podcast recs. Money Month is coming soon! Send us your questions about money — what to do with, what to do when you don’t have it…

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Episode 351: Do Something, Somewhere, Soon with Stacey Abrams 52:21

17d ago52:21

52:21

The unstoppable author and voting rights activist Stacey Abrams joins Doree and Elise to share her magnetic charisma and talk through the importance of pairing empathy with action, what it looks like to commit to the craft of imagination, and how to overcome fear in your daily life. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & E…

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Mini-Ep 441: Forever45 Face 28:05

22d ago28:05

28:05

Doree shares the stress and success of Henry’s 6th birthday party with Elise before they hear from listeners about collecting art throughout their lives, a simple burnout prevention hack, and a call out for your favorite podcasts (besides this one). To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also…

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Episode 350: The Scamminess and Scumminess of Growing Up in the 90s with Sophie Gilbert 40:46

24d ago40:46

40:46

Doree and Elise speak with journalist and cultural critic Sophie Gilbert about the prescient and important themes of her book Girl on Girl (out 4/29). They discuss her cultural history of the 90s through the 2010s, and what effect this period had on the women's movement and the momentum of feminism, the lasting influence of porn in shaping early au…

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Mini-Ep 440: The Whole (Costco) Package 24:56

29d ago24:56

24:56

Elise raves about her Costco Vacation Package, and shares highlights from the family’s latest trip with Doree. Then, the hosts hear from listeners about taking to gardening (shout out to Fast Growing Trees!), the joy and gratitude of giving blood, and a way to encourage your kids to at least try the meal you’ve made for them. To leave a voicemail o…

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Episode 349: Bird-Watching, Pet Mediums, and Sticker Charts with Annie Hartnett 47:52

1M ago47:52

47:52

Writer Annie Hartnett joins Doree and Elise to chat about why stickers work as a motivational tool whether your five or thirty-five ,why her latest book, The Road To Tender Hearts, is a road-trip novel, and the almost supernatural ability of our pets to understand our world better than us. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Do…

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Mini-Ep 439: Here To Be Servicey 23:51

1M ago23:51

23:51

Doree and Elise share their recent travels and hear from listeners about more great places to find simple but delicious dinner ideas, million dollar ideas for free muggers and water bottle holders, and the shock of the Forever35 astrology signs missing from our guest roster. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at …

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Episode 348: Three Friends Who Like To Talk About Cults with Jane Borden 40:02

1M ago40:02

40:02

Doree and Elise speak with culture journalist, editor, and author of Cults Like Us: Why Doomsday Thinking Drives America Jane Borden about how America’s earliest days make us uniquely susceptible to cult like thinking, the traits of individuals who join but are able to leave a cult later, and how social media has created a perfect environment for f…

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Mini-Ep 438: Lean Into The Season 28:43

1M ago28:43

28:43

Doree and Elise share their current fave prods as an old-fashioned Forever35 escape. Plus, the listeners shake up Doree’s Dinner Dilemma with so many great meal ideas! To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at [email protected]. Take our listener survey and hel…

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Episode 347: Peaking When We're 90 with Debbie Millman 48:34

1M ago48:34

48:34

Doree and Elise speak with Debbie Millman about learning how to garden and the steps that led to her latest book, Love Letter to a Garden, which features recipes from her wife Roxane Gay. The design legend and podcaster also shares how she has learned to embrace growth through discomfort, the thrilling yet difficult moments of teaching, and the dec…

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Mini-Ep 437: Reflection Not Perfection 21:43

2M ago21:43

21:43

Listeners tell Doree and Elise about great dinner recipe ideas for when you're in a dinner rut, their 5 year pandemic anniversary reflections, and how the past discussion on perfectionism resonated with them. 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@gm…

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Episode 346: Rachel Goodwin Returns to Answer Your Makeup Questions 50:33

2M ago50:33

50:33

Celebrity makeup artist Rachel Goodwin is back to share how to keep your concealer from moving too much, how to decide which makeup brush to use, where to apply blush, how to create a beautiful natural glow with makeup, and much more! To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podc…

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Mini-Ep 436: You’re Incredible, We’re Incredible 28:28

2M ago28:28

28:28

Listeners call in to ask Doree and Elise more friendship month questions (keep ‘em coming!), the convo continues on what it means to learn new skills at mid-life, and why we all love Walter Goggins. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at [email protected]. T…

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Episode 345: Gossip From The Past with Nichole Hill 41:57

2M ago41:57

41:57

Doree and Elise speak with Nichole Hill, the award-winning showrunner, audio producer and creator of the independent podcast Our Ancestors Were Messy. They discuss the history of Black newspapers, the lasting power of written gossip, why some of Nichole’s best memories of her dad are as a passenger in his car, and the reminder that it’s okay to be …

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Mini-Ep 435: Sometimes You Gotta Use A Precious Egg 24:21

2M ago24:21

24:21

Elise spontaneously goes to a K-pop concert and Doree has a lovely night in with a Walton Goggins show. They hear from listeners about diving deep into the back catalog of your favorite podcasts, hair products to help with hair loss, friends flaking at the last minute, and a message for the AI-curious. To leave a voicemail or text for a future epis…

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Episode 344: Becoming A Man with Ash Perez 51:31

2M ago51:31

51:31

Doree and Elise reflect on the five-year anniversary of Covid lockdown. Then, they invite Ash Perez (former BuzzFeed video star and current 2nd Try cast member) on to talk about his relationship to his father and masculinity, what his journey has taught him about the performance of gender, how he decides what information to share publicly and what …

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Mini-Ep 434: How To Keep Friends and Stay Connected 30:01

2M ago30:01

30:01

Dor and E hear from listeners about their takeaways from friendship month (both the positive and the negative), why reaching out for connection is always a good thing, and therapy for therapists. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at [email protected]. Visi…

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Episode 343: Room For Change with Olga Khazan 42:20

2M ago42:20

42:20

Doree and Elise speak with Olga Khazan, Atlantic writer and author of Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change about how much of your personality is fixed vs changeable, the underrated but life-changing value of niceness, and a mindset shift to deal with the tumultuous times we’re living in. To leave a voicemail or text for a f…

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Mini-Ep 433: Giant Swords of Meat 22:09

3M ago22:09

22:09

Doree and Elise hear from listeners about something deep in the archives of Forever35, get more chocolate chip cookie recipes, a candle rec for clean-but-not-soapy- scented candles, and they take on some lingering friendship questions. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the pod…

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Episode 342: Raising the Friendship Bar with Dr. Marisa Franco 47:08

3M ago47:08

47:08

It’s the finale of friendship month, and Doree and Elise speak with return friendship expert Dr. Marisa Franco (author of Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--Friends). They discuss how as you get older you raise the bar for friendship and focus on quality over quantity, giving your friends the chance to say “no” to …

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Mini-Ep 432: Your Friendship Questions with Anna Goldfarb 34:32

3M ago34:32

34:32

Modern Friendship author Anna Goldfarb returns to answer your questions about friendship! Anna discusses how to nurture old friendships, how to make “hanging out” more compelling, being careful about tallying “you vs them,” and more. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podca…

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Episode 341: Killing Them With Kindness with Kasley Killam 46:29

3M ago46:29

46:29

Doree and Elise speak with Kasley Killam, a leading expert in social health and author of The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier. They discuss how an experiment in acts of kindness led to a lifelong interest in studying relationship building, how to balance being an introvert…

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Mini-Ep 431: For A Good Job Call… 27:38

3M ago27:38

27:38

Doree and Elise answer listener questions about Elise’s new TED Talk and discuss Doree’s new advice column with Slate. And they share a special voice note from Elise’s daughter to answer a listener question about tween style! To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at fo…

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Episode 340: How to Invest In Your Friendships with Rhaina Cohen 47:28

3M ago47:28

47:28

Elise prepares for her birthday weekend in Mexico City and Doree witnesses the perils of rain in LA! Then, they invite Rhaina Cohen, author of The Other Significant Others, on to discuss why prioritizing friendship doesn’t mean being anti-marriage, the power of “just ask” in building your relationship with new and old friends, the balance of showin…

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Mini-Ep 430: Soft As A Baby’s Bottom 28:56

3M ago28:56

28:56

Doree and Elise kick off friend week with an IRL hang (!) and talk about Elise’s coming birthday vacation and Doree’s recent Korean spa trip. Then, they hear from listeners about the environmental harms of chat GPT, delicious single serve chocolate chip cookie recipes, how to channel your nervous energy into action, and a non-food rec for Sam’s Clu…

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Episode 339: Wholehearted Friendship with Anna Goldfarb 51:22

3M ago51:22

51:22

Friendship Month kicks off with Anna Goldfarb, author of Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections. Anna joins Doree and Elise to talk about what a wholehearted friendship means, how to determine the “about” of your friendships, why it’s okay for your friendships to remain more fluid as you become an adult, and how it’s okay to …

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Mini-Ep 429: Hugs and Solidarity 30:07

4M ago30:07

30:07

Listeners send Doree and Elise their news sources, how they’re keeping busy and proactive, drugstore skincare recs for the winter, and updates on Trader Joe’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 [email protected]. Visit forever35podcast.com for links to …

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Episode 338: The Case For Gossip with Kelsey McKinney 43:22

4M ago43:22

43:22

Doree and Elise invite ex-Normal Gossip host Kelsey McKinney on to discuss her new book You Didn’t Hear This From Me: (Mostly) True Notes on Gossip, how understanding gossip is connected to Mean Girls, the Gaylor conspiracy and subculture, and the level of skepticism you should have based on the person you hear information from. To leave a voicemai…

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Mini-Ep 428: News You Can Use 36:12

4M ago36:12

36:12

Doree and Elise share their trusted local and national news sources and hear from listeners about the pride of free mugging, the Apple Health app reminder hack, and the Sam’s Club Chick-Fil-A dupe. This episode contains a sponsored segment by Bausch + Lomb. Visit Xiidra.com to learn more. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Dor…

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Episode 337: What To Do When Your Mom Gets Dumped with Hallie Bateman 46:03

4M ago46:03

46:03

Doree and Elise share the products that the young people in their life have influenced them to try. Then, they invite illustrator and writer Hallie Bateman on to discuss illustrating a book with her mother about getting through her divorce (What to Do When You Get Dumped), the joy of witnessing that immense emotional growth in her mom, what life is…

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Mini-Ep 427: To Free Bowl or Not To Free Bowl 25:37

4M ago25:37

25:37

Dor and Elise catch up before hearing from listeners with advice for last week’s listener looking for the next step in their career, another all-in-one Ninja product you need to know about, who’s free bowling what and where, and a call out for some Sam’s Club recs! This episode contains a sponsored segment by Bausch + Lomb. Visit KnowYourDryEye.com…

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Episode 336: How To Stay Politically Engaged Without Going Crazy with Leah Litman 50:39

4M ago50:39

50:39

Doree and Elise speak with University of Michigan Law School Professor and Strict Scrutiny podcaster Leah Litman about the incoming Trump Administration. She discusses how you don’t have to accept the inevitable, how you can politically “gum up the works” of government as a form of resistance, the top three things to look out for as the Trump Admin…

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Mini-Ep 426: Trying for Normalcy 30:14

4M ago30:14

30:14

Doree and Elise discuss how to be a supportive sister as a new mom, the different ways being proud of yourself and feeling fulfilled can look as you age, and the staggering savings that pet insurance brought one listener. This episode contains a sponsored segment by Bausch + Lomb. Visit miebo.com to learn more. To leave a voicemail or text for a fu…

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Episode 335: One Foot In Front of the Other with Bridget Todd 43:17

4M ago43:17

43:17

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 e…

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Mini-Ep 425: Cheers to a Different Vibe 25:45

4M ago25:45

25:45

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. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at [email protected]. Visit fore…

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Episode 334: A Mulligan On Resolutions with Doree and Elise 39:18

5M ago39:18

39:18

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. To leave …

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Replay - Ep 314: What a Tangled Sociocultural Web We Weave with Tressie McMillan Cottom 1:02:57

5M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

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 — an…

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Replay - Ep 309: How to Enjoy Yourself with Glynnis MacNicol 51:16

5M ago51:16

51:16

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…

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Mini-Ep 424: Theme Parties and Air Fryers 23:11

5M ago23:11

23:11

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. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at [email protected]. Visit forever35podca…

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Episode 333: Taking Stock with Jenny Yang 46:43

5M ago46:43

46:43

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 a…

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Mini-Ep 423: Embracing the Microjoys 25:53

5M ago25:53

25:53

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. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode…

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Episode 332: Makeup Is A Visual Language with Rachel Goodwin 46:43

5M ago46:43

46:43

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. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Dor…

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Mini-Ep 422: Midlife Pivots Galore 26:27

6M ago26:27

26:27

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! To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podca…

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Episode 331: The Truth About Perimenopause with Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas 46:58

6M ago46:58

46:58

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 th…

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Mini-Ep 421: The 2024 Gift Guide 32:49

6M ago32:49

32:49

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. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at [email protected]. Visit forever35podcast.com for links to everything they menti…

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Episode 330: That’s Totally Normal with Emily Nagoski 47:01

6M ago47:01

47:01

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. To leave a voicemail …

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