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Doree Shafrir & Elise Hu 1026 Episodes Jun 15, 2026

Co-hosts Doree Shafrir and Elise Hu explore questions about self-care, aging, and personal growth with humor and self-awareness. They discuss topics like skincare, quitting coffee, decluttering, and gratitude practices, often with weekly guests. The podcast aims to help listeners navigate what it means to care for themselves as they get older and hopefully wiser.

Episodes

Mary H.K. Choi On Her New Book and her AuDHD Diagnosis Jun 15, 2026 45:25 Author Mary H.K. Choi is back! They discuss her new novel, Pool House, and why this mother-daughter story had to take place in Los Angeles. They also touch on her foray into hormone replacement therapy, how she dealt with her late diagnoses of AuDHD, and what it’s like in New York as a creative these days. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0
You Ask, We Answer: Summer Recs and Feminist Takes Jun 8, 2026 34:04 Listeners ask for recs for bathing suits and comfy, chunky sandals. They also have thoughts on romance books as feminist literature and advice for the listener about to go through hip surgery. Plus, Elise gets another square in her LA bingo card by visiting a party with a Kardashian and Doree shares her results from tennis sectionals. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach D
Why We Get Married, and Should We Still? with Stephanie Coontz Jun 1, 2026 43:18 America’s leading historian on marriage, Stephanie Coontz visits the show to talk about her latest look into how the value of marriage has changed over the years, why we’re so interested in the idea of tradwives right now, and what she thinks makes for a strong modern marriage. Plus, she expounds on her joy of wild mushroom foraging!Before they get into it, Doree and Elise chat about the hot divor
You Ask, We Answer: What To Read and Where To Live May 25, 2026 35:42 Listeners send in their thoughts on women supporting women, fart walks and taking work breaks, deciding between homeownership without community or high-cost of living with community, and a disagreement about whether reading romance is similar to porn. Plus, some book and alarm clock recs and a call out for post-surgery recovery tips. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree &
A Five-Minute Break Can Change Your Life with Manoush Zomorodi May 18, 2026 46:21 Host of NPR's TED Radio Hour and author Manoush Zomorodi joins the show to discuss the (literally) life-changing effect of taking breaks during the day, how to separate these good health habits from diet culture, why teens and screens are not the biggest indicator of mental health, and her new book Body Electric: The Hidden Health Costs of the Digital Age and New Science to Reclaim Your Well-Being
You Ask, We Answer: The New Format Debuts! May 11, 2026 43:11 This episode is the mini-ep you know and love, but twice as long and with a new name! You ask, we answer! Listeners ask about how to fit hobbies around a busy life, offer advice for the listener whose husband is in rehab, and have recs for tech-related books and alarm clocks. Plus, Doree and Elise reflect on nearly two (!) years with Elise as a co-host. To leave a voicemail or text for a futu
The "10 Year" or "30 Wears" Clothing Test presented by Depop May 6, 2026 15:30 This is a bonus episode brought to you by Depop! Doree and Elise walk you through some personal tips and tricks for refreshing your closet, finding those special pieces, and how to curate your own Depop feeds. Download the app today so you can start finding some absolute gems for your closet.To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390.
Episode 400: We Mark A Milestone with Kate Spencer May 4, 2026 48:05 It’s the 400th (!!) full length episode of Forever35! To celebrate, we brought Kate Spencer, beloved former host and author, back to the pod! The ladies chit chat about what Kate has termed “pep-talk journaling,” what it’s like raising teens today, how pickleball is going, and allll the book and Costco recs your heart desires. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree &am
Mini-Ep 490: Lucky In Living Apr 29, 2026 28:34 Listeners have things to say about ways to reduce your spending, group dynamics, and learning how other people live at a young age. Plus, some questions about alarm clocks and tinted moisturizers!This is our final mini-ep before the show goes to Monday episodes only. Every other week we will feature listener mailbag episodes (the same format as the episodes formerly known as “mini-eps”), just not
Episode 399: Joyspotting with Alex Elle Apr 27, 2026 36:07 New York Times bestselling author (and highly-requested guest!) Alex Elle joins the show to ask how we are playing a role in other people’s lives, setting expectations for what we need from others, and what friendship means at midlife. They discuss her new book, The Company We Keep: Friendship, Connection, and Redefining What It Means to Grow Together, her quick form of journaling, and deepening h
Mini-Ep 489: Your Whole Messy Self Is Welcome Here Apr 22, 2026 28:51 Doree and Elise have a few updates for the show (in case you missed them in the newsletter!). Then they hear from listeners about taking care of yourself while working through a spouse’s addiction treatment and how to help a child navigate the confusing time of puberty, and then they respond to a listener’s question about good novels about the tech industry.To leave a voicemail or text for a futur
Episode 398: Have Fun, Live Long with Kara Swisher Apr 20, 2026 43:54 Kara Swisher joins the pod to talk about her new show, Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever, all about the technology around longevity, the free things (like game nights and legumes) that are also  the best things for you, and why she wants you to think about how you can help other people. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can a

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