Episode 355: Money Is the Tool, Not the Goal with Reema Khrais

Elise starts the show with the stuff of nightmares (mostly kidding) and Doree shares a listener voicemail with a timely reminder. Then, listeners weigh in with their best hair oil recs, curly girl routines, and with advice to help Elise with Oscar’s puppy habits. 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] forever35podcast.com for links to everything they mention on the show or visit shopmyshelf.us/forever35.Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter.Chapters:*Time stamps are approximate and do not include ads0:00 - Elise’s nighttime spook~07:00 - Listener Text: Zion National Park Rec (post DOGE cuts)~08:15 - Listener Voicemail: Teacher Appreciation~12:12 - AD BREAK~12:20 - Listener Recs: Hair Oil~18:20 - Call out for mid-day reapplication of sunscreen ~19:08 - AD BREAK~20:00 - Listener suggestions for Oscar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To kick off Money Month, Doree and Elise bring on Reema Khrais, host of the Marketplace podcast This Is Uncomfortable. They discuss everything from why money is a fraught subject, especially in relationships, how to have conversations about it, and some practical takeaways to start building a good financial foundation. 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] forever35podcast.com for links to everything they mention on the show or visit shopmyshelf.us/forever35.Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elise satisfies her stomach with Taiwanese food and Doree gives advice on puppydom before they hear from listeners about parenting and self-care, hair oil for curly hair, and the different forms meditation can take. 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] forever35podcast.com for links to everything they mention on the show or visit shopmyshelf.us/forever35.Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Elise talk to beloved former Forever35 co-host Kate Spencer! They get into it all — from strength training and her new sexy book All’s Fair in Love and Pickle Ball, to figuring out how to retire from podcasting and productivity. Plus, a delightful Costco segment for nostalgia’s sake. 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] forever35podcast.com for links to everything they mention on the show or visit shopmyshelf.us/forever35.Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at [email protected] forever35podcast.com for links to everything they mention on the show or visit shopmyshelf.us/forever35.Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 on happiness and despair, and how the U.S. healthcare system, poverty, and mental health are all connected.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] forever35podcast.com for links to everything they mention on the show or visit shopmyshelf.us/forever35.Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at [email protected] forever35podcast.com for links to everything they mention on the show or visit shopmyshelf.us/forever35.Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at [email protected] forever35podcast.com for links to everything they mention on the show or visit shopmyshelf.us/forever35.Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, how to budget it, or anything else on your mind — at (781) 591-0390, or at [email protected] 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] forever35podcast.com for links to everything they mention on the show or visit shopmyshelf.us/forever35.Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at [email protected] forever35podcast.com for links to everything they mention on the show or visit shopmyshelf.us/forever35.Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at forever35podcast.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.