Mini-Ep 408: Sleep-Deprived Alter Ego

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. 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.

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. 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 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. 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.Donate to the Forever35 Giving Circle and let's flip Arizona!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 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 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.Donate to the Forever35 Giving Circle and let's flip Arizona!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 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 fashion, the legacy of Victoria’s Secret for women and especially millennials, and the ways consumption patterns are changing. 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.Donate to the Forever35 Giving Circle and let's flip Arizona!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.

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 gained from strength training.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.Donate to the Forever35 Giving Circle and let's flip Arizona!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 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 been flattened by the internet.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.Donate to the Forever35 Giving Circle and let's flip Arizona!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 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 also email the podcast at [email protected] forever35podcast.com for links to everything they mention on the show or visit shopmyshelf.us/forever35.Donate to the Forever35 Giving Circle and let's flip Arizona!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 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 glowy.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.Donate to the Forever35 Giving Circle and let's flip Arizona!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.

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 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.Donate to the Forever35 Giving Circle and let's flip Arizona!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.