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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Jun 30, 2025 · 40 min
Episode 359: Burn It Down with Maris Kreizman
Maris Kreizman joins Forever35 to speak about her new collection of essays I Want To Burn This Place Down. Elise and Maris discuss Maris’s connection to Doree, what she’s dreaming of for our society today, and what it means to her to live a good life. Mentioned in this Episode I Want To Burn This Place Down by Maris Kreizman Meet Me At The Crossroads by Megan Giddings The Dad Rock That Made Me A Woman by Niko Stratis Searches: Selfhood In The Digital Age by Vauhini Vara Olive oil, any kind (for hair!) Ouai detox shampoo Good Genes Vitamin C Oil Alison Leiby Substack 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 forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 25, 2025 · 26 min
Mini-Ep 449: These Are a Few of Our Favorite Microjoys
Doree and Elise share their recent microjoys and their thoughts on the Wirecutter Trader Joe’s list. They also hear from listeners about tennis-themed fashion, more great hair oil recs, and a tea towel throwback (and discount code). 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 forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 23, 2025 · 47 min
Episode 358: Speak Your Voice with Your Money with Jannese Torres
In our Money Month finale, Doree and Elise speak with Yo Quiero Dinero host Jannese Torres about savings, retirement, and investing — everything from how to find an accountant for your specific financial needs to why you have to be a part of the capitalist system in order to change it. 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 forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 18, 2025 · 29 min
Mini-Ep 448: Seeking Summertime Sunscreen Suggestions
Doree and Elise hear from listeners sunscreen for a specific part of our faces, answer some specific questions about our favorite beverages, and the current microjoys changing our 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 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 forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 16, 2025 · 42 min
Episode 357: Self-Reflection About Money with Amanda Clayman
Financial therapist Amanda Clayman returns to Forever35 (after seven years!) to talk to Doree and Elise about the TikTok trend “loud budgeting” and its shame penalty, how the pandemic made people think about their money differently, what the phrase “money dysmorphia” really means, and the classic saver-spender relationships many people end up in. 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 forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 11, 2025 · 29 min
Mini-Ep 447: One Point At A Time
Elise tells about the fun Taylor Swift-themed birthday party she attended over the weekend. Then, Doree re-traumatizes Elise with a listener text about her ~bird experience~ and they hear from listeners with Zion National Park advice, Money Month feedback, and more curly hair and puppy training 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 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 forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Chapters: *Time stamps are approximate and do not include ads 0:00 - Intro ~9:00 - Bird Text ~10:00 - Zion recs ~13:00 - first ad break ~13:15 - Money month feedback ~16:40 - Advice for the listener who got laid off ~19:00 - Tennis Mantra ~22:00 - Curly hair prods ~23:35 - second ad break ~23:50 - Childcare question ~28:00 - Oscar advice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 9, 2025 · 52 min
Episode 356: Anti-Budget Culture with Dana Miranda
Doree and Elise chat about Doree’s birthday party hosted by Elise where friends were made, trivia was played, and the string lights shone bright! Then, in the second episode of Money Month, Doree and Elise speak with Dana Miranda, a Certified Educator in Personal Finance (CEPF), personal finance journalist, and author of You Don’t Need A Budget. They discuss why budget culture is a parallel to diet culture, how having financial education doesn’t automatically level the playing field, and all the tenets of budget culture we have to unlearn in order to begin intuitive spending. 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 forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Chapters: *Time stamps are approximate and do not include ads 0:00 Intro & chitchat ~13:10 First ad break ~13:45 Dana’s self care practice ~16:00 Dana’s relationship with money ~17:00 How Dana got into finance journalism ~19:00 Why you don’t need a budget ~22:00 The parallel to budget culture ~24:00 What to do instead of budgeting ~25:00 Second ad break ~25:50 Breaking down the tenets of budget culture ~29:00 Challenging the idea of intuitive spending ~32:30 Money Maps ~36:30 Intuitive Spending with impulse control ~40:00 Why having more financial education doesn’t solve everything ~42:15 What should we be teaching our kids about money ~44:30 Listener questions ~45:00 how to learn to relax about money ~48:00 Practical tools to manage our money with grace ~52:00 Intention Zone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 4, 2025 · 26 min
Mini-Ep 446: Creatures and Teachers
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 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 forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Chapters: *Time stamps are approximate and do not include ads 0:00 - 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.
Jun 2, 2025 · 44 min
Episode 355: Money Is the Tool, Not the Goal with Reema Khrais
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 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 forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28, 2025 · 29 min
Mini-Ep 445: Hair Oil Recs and Fit Checks
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 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 forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2025 · 52 min
Episode 354: Kate Spencer Comes Back! (For One Episode)
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 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 forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21, 2025 · 25 min
Mini-Ep 444: Spilling the Tee
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 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 forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 19, 2025 · 43 min
Episode 353: What It Means to Feel Better with Arianna Rebolini
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 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 forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 14, 2025 · 22 min
Mini-Ep 443: Casual T-Shirt Unicorn
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 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 forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12, 2025 · 50 min
Episode 352: Motherhood in the Age of Surveillance with Amanda Hess
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 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 forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 7, 2025 · 26 min
Mini-Ep 442: Recs for Prods and Pods
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 forever35podcast@gmail.com. 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 forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 5, 2025 · 52 min
Episode 351: Do Something, Somewhere, Soon with Stacey Abrams
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 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 forever35podcast.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 30, 2025 · 28 min
Mini-Ep 441: Forever45 Face
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 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 forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 28, 2025 · 40 min
Episode 350: The Scamminess and Scumminess of Growing Up in the 90s with Sophie Gilbert
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 aughts culture, and why the girl boss era was a scam. 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 forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 23, 2025 · 24 min
Mini-Ep 440: The Whole (Costco) Package
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 or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com. Take our listener survey and help us make our show better! 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 forever35podcast.com/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Forever35

Episode 359: Burn It Down with Maris Kreizman

Mini-Ep 449: These Are a Few of Our Favorite Microjoys

Episode 358: Speak Your Voice with Your Money with Jannese Torres

Mini-Ep 448: Seeking Summertime Sunscreen Suggestions

Episode 357: Self-Reflection About Money with Amanda Clayman

Mini-Ep 447: One Point At A Time

Episode 356: Anti-Budget Culture with Dana Miranda

Mini-Ep 446: Creatures and Teachers

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

Mini-Ep 445: Hair Oil Recs and Fit Checks

Episode 354: Kate Spencer Comes Back! (For One Episode)

Mini-Ep 444: Spilling the Tee

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

Mini-Ep 443: Casual T-Shirt Unicorn

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

Mini-Ep 442: Recs for Prods and Pods

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

Mini-Ep 441: Forever45 Face

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

Mini-Ep 440: The Whole (Costco) Package