Forever35

Doree Shafrir & Elise Hu

Which night creams will make you look well-rested, is quitting coffee really worth the headache, can emptying your closet really bring you joy, and wtf is a gratitude practice, anyway? Co-hosts Doree Shafrir and Elise Hu explore these kinds of questions, with a big helping of humor and self-awareness. Together with weekly guests, they navigate what it means to care for ourselves as we get older — and hopefully wiser.

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Emma Straub on Boy Bands And the Joy of Middle Age
New York Times-bestselling author Emma Straub returns to the show to talk about the nostalgic inspiration for her new novel American Fantasy, why everyone should befriend their childhood crush, and feeling the joy of middle age while surrounded by middle-aged women. Plus, Emma comes armed with recs for what you should read next this summer. 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@gmail.com. Visit 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 the free tier on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Monday · 43 min
You Ask, We Answer: The One With The Callbacks
Doree and Elise hear from listeners about the healthcare strike in Massachusetts, the power of Overeaters Anonymous, and more sunscreen and setting powder recs. Plus, Elise continues to live her “retiree summer” and Doree seeks motivation for the next half of the year. 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@gmail.com. Visit 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 the free tier on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 20 · 31 min
Heists, Sweat-Wicking PJs, and Traveling Bookstores with Jo Piazza
Prolific writer Jo Piazza is back! She joins Doree and Elise to chat about her latest book, The Parisian Heist (out 7/14), everyone’s general fascination with heists, and using perimenopause as her superpower. They also get into her latest venture of becoming a local traveling bookseller and why she thinks sleep is more important than night sex. 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@gmail.com. Visit 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 the free tier on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 13 · 38 min
You Ask, We Answer: What's In A Dream
Listeners send in their thoughts for Abe the cat, their experiences with America’s recent 10th grade class, and questions about Jungian analysis. There are also call outs for how listeners deal with food noise and a request for blurring powder recs. Plus, Elise reflects on a whirlwind of a June and Doree realizes how fast her son is growing up! 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@gmail.com. Visit 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 the free tier on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 6 · 41 min
Amelia Chiarenza on Goodbyes and Death Doulas
Death doula Amelia Chiarenza joins the podcast to discuss what exactly a death doula does, how her experience with dying has changed over time, and how to hold the duality of knowing you’re vibrantly alive and also dying. They also talk about her new podcast Cultivate Being (a Tribeca Festival 2026 Official Selection), the value of saying good-bye, and the practical logistics of finding and using a death doula. 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@gmail.com. Visit 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 the free tier on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 29 · 41 min
You Ask, We Answer: Sunscreen, Sandals, and Swimsuits
Listeners send in their thoughts and questions about recovery from breast reduction surgery, the hidden costs of moving, sunscreen recs for beach days, and offer a few more swimsuits and sandals for the summer . Doree and Elise also chat about Elise’s missing cat (come home Abe!) and Doree receives more evidence for her theory that the 10th grade cohort is wild. 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@gmail.com. Visit 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 the free tier on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 22 · 47 min
Mary H.K. Choi On Her New Book and her AuDHD Diagnosis
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 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com. Visit 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 the free tier on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 15 · 45 min
You Ask, We Answer: Summer Recs and Feminist Takes
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 Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com. Visit 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 the free tier on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 8 · 34 min
Why We Get Married, and Should We Still? with Stephanie Coontz
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 divorcee summer aesthetic, Doree’s birthday party, and Elise’s very LA weekend. 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@gmail.com. Visit 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 the free tier on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 1 · 43 min
You Ask, We Answer: What To Read and Where To Live
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 & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com. Visit 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 the free tier on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 25 · 35 min
A Five-Minute Break Can Change Your Life with Manoush Zomorodi
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. Doree and Elise also chat about Doree’s fun birthday plans and the school play Elise has seen four times. 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@gmail.com. Visit 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 the free tier on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18 · 46 min
You Ask, We Answer: The New Format Debuts!
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 future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com. Visit 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 the free tier on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 11 · 43 min
The "10 Year" or "30 Wears" Clothing Test presented by Depop
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. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com. Visit 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 the free tier on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 6 · 15 min
Episode 400: We Mark A Milestone with Kate Spencer
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 & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com. Visit 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 the free tier on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 4 · 48 min
Mini-Ep 490: Lucky In Living
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 “mini” anymore – they’ll be at full length. If you have thoughts on what to rename mini-eps please send us an email or leave a comment. 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@gmail.com. Visit 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 the free tier on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 29 · 28 min
Episode 399: Joyspotting with Alex Elle
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 her understanding of what it means to hold grief and gratitude together. 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@gmail.com. Visit 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 the free tier on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 27 · 36 min
Mini-Ep 489: Your Whole Messy Self Is Welcome Here
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 future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com. Visit 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 the free tier on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 22 · 28 min
Episode 398: Have Fun, Live Long with Kara Swisher
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 also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com. Visit 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 the free tier on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 20 · 43 min
Mini-Ep 488: Group Dynamics
Doree and Elise hear from listeners about neighborliness and affordability, cliques in a mom group, some prod recs and q’s, and why can’t we just keep the things that we love. 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@gmail.com. Visit 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 the free tier on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 15 · 28 min
Episode 397: The Scandal, The Optics, and The Gossip with Allie Jones
Allie Jones (writer, editor, and celebrity gossip newsletterist) joins the show to discuss what’s happening in the world of celebrity gossip right now, from Brooklyn Beckham’s family drama to Taylor Swift’s bachelorette party. They also chat about how Allie can tell when gossip has reached monoculture, what celebrity culture reveals about society, and the backchannel work that shapes what we know about the biggest names in entertainment. 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@gmail.com. Visit 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 the free tier on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 13 · 40 min

Forever35

Emma Straub on Boy Bands And the Joy of Middle Age

You Ask, We Answer: The One With The Callbacks

Heists, Sweat-Wicking PJs, and Traveling Bookstores with Jo Piazza

You Ask, We Answer: What's In A Dream

Amelia Chiarenza on Goodbyes and Death Doulas

You Ask, We Answer: Sunscreen, Sandals, and Swimsuits

Mary H.K. Choi On Her New Book and her AuDHD Diagnosis

You Ask, We Answer: Summer Recs and Feminist Takes

Why We Get Married, and Should We Still? with Stephanie Coontz

You Ask, We Answer: What To Read and Where To Live

A Five-Minute Break Can Change Your Life with Manoush Zomorodi

You Ask, We Answer: The New Format Debuts!

The "10 Year" or "30 Wears" Clothing Test presented by Depop

Episode 400: We Mark A Milestone with Kate Spencer

Mini-Ep 490: Lucky In Living

Episode 399: Joyspotting with Alex Elle

Mini-Ep 489: Your Whole Messy Self Is Welcome Here

Episode 398: Have Fun, Live Long with Kara Swisher

Mini-Ep 488: Group Dynamics

Episode 397: The Scandal, The Optics, and The Gossip with Allie Jones