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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 — ... more

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This episode has discussions of sexual assault.

Anne Holmes, award-winning writer, editor, and founder of Jezebel, joins Forever35 to discuss her new book The Power of No: A Celebration and how it stemmed from a commencement speech, Anna’s fascinat... more

Halloween is around the corner, and Doree and Elise swap decoration, costume, and trick-or-treating stories. Then, listeners send in their wholesome microjoys, podcast recommendations, recipes for Elise’s recent renewed love of dill, and gift ideas f... more

Get ready to add books to your TBR pile! Doree and Elise welcome a fellow reader and podcaster, Meredith Schwartz of The Currently Reading Podcast. They chat about fragrance as self care, why you should know your reading yourself, and what she thinks... more

Doree and Elise hear from listeners about feeling existential dread from the AI blues, becoming the parent to your parents, and planning ahead for your holiday shopping. Plus, the Forever35 violinist community pops-off with a response to the PhD stud... more

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Recent Guests

Anna Holmes
Award-winning writer, editor, and founder of Jezebel
The Atlantic
Episode: Anna Holmes Wants You To Own The Pause
Meredith Schwartz
Co-host of The Currently Reading Podcast; CEO of Here Comes the Guide
Here Comes the Guide
Episode: Meredith Schwartz Has Your Next Perfect Read
Caroline Chambers
Chef, caterer, freelance recipe developer, author of Make It Fast and What To Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking
What To Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking / Make It Fast
Episode: Caroline Chambers Throws Out All The Cookbook Rules
Dr. Jenny Wang
Founder of SoCal Skin and Surgery, board-certified dermatologist
SoCal Skin and Surgery
Episode: Prevention Is The Best Skincare with Dr. Jenny Wang
Priya Parker
Facilitator, strategic advisor, and acclaimed author of The Art of Gathering, How We Meet, and Why It Matters
Author of The Art of Fighting
Episode: Priya Parker Wants You To Fight Better
Cate Hall
Author of You Can Just Do Things; former Supreme Court attorney, pro poker player, biotech founder, and philanthropic foundation CEO
Author of You Can Just Do Things; former poker player; biotech founder
Episode: Cate Hall on Taking More Chances And Other Ways to Increase Your Luck
Emma Straub
New York Times bestselling author and Books Are Magic bookstore owner
Books are Magic
Episode: Emma Straub on Boy Bands And the Joy of Middle Age
Jo Piazza
National and international bestselling author; travel writer and editor
Author and Creator of The Parisian Heist
Episode: Heists, Sweat-Wicking PJs, and Traveling Bookstores with Jo Piazza
Amelia Chiarenza
Death doula, coach and host of Cultivate Being
Cultivate Being
Episode: Amelia Chiarenza on Goodbyes and Death Doulas

Hosts

Doree Shafrir
Co-host of the show; frequent writer and commentator; focuses on self-care, pop culture, and lifestyle topics.
Elise Hu
Co-host of the show; brings energy and focus to conversations on self-care, books, and lifestyle topics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 6.1k ratings
  • Ick

    Why are you telling us how to vote??

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    sarahplainjayne
    United Statesa month ago
  • These two are colleagues not friends.

    Which is fine but geez Doree sounds like she couldn’t care less about whatever Elise is blathering on about (seemingly one of her endless friends she will now go into great detail about even though none of us listeners will ever meet or know this person). These two are interesting individually but the dynamic is tough to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    fujdke
    United States6 months ago
  • Ouch!

    I was looking for a new podcast (something other than true crime and murder), when I stumbled across Forever35. As an almost 36 year old woman, I’d like to listen to women around my age discussing health, beauty, fashion, etc.

    I was enjoying the first random episode I clicked on, when one of the hosts brutally pointed out that I am now closer to 50 than to 20 years old 😭😭

    While this fact has broken me, I will give this podcast a 5 star rating because that’s the type of hard truth I need to h... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarissaBSavinon
    United States9 months ago
  • :(

    Long time listener - I have to say Doree seems so disinterested and down. It’s like she isn’t even listening to what Elise is saying and just responds with canned one-liners “oh funny” “oh interesting” …

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Darka521
    United States9 months ago
  • Elise Does the Heavy Lifting

    Elise does all the work and brings ALL the energy to every episode. I literally listened since the start of F35 and just can’t bear Doree any more because she’s just phoning it in.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Iris Santiago
    United Kingdom10 months ago

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Many comments note meaningful, practical self-care tips
Recurring feedback centers on ad Length and content balance, with some dissatisfaction when ads feel excessive
Guests and topics frequently align with books, wellness, and everyday life to attract a broad audience
Listeners praise the warm, supportive dynamic between the hosts

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You Ask, We Answer: What To Gift The 5 Year Old In Your Life
Q: Her child is four in pre-K. What are some birthday gifts around $20 that are not junk?
The hosts suggest age-appropriate board and card games, Bop It, Picasso Tiles, art supplies, a bookstore gift card, and asking the parents for a wish list.
Anna Holmes Wants You To Own The Pause
Q: What did you learn along the way that you think either made it into the book or you would have liked to flesh out more?
Holmes discusses how gender expectations around saying no can emerge in childhood, how verbal refusal features in self-defense, and how consent is actively negotiated in BDSM and LGBTQ communities. She emphasizes first identifying one's own wants as a basis for setting boundaries.
Anna Holmes Wants You To Own The Pause
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about The Power of No, why you wanted to write it, and what it's been like having it out in the world?
Holmes says the book developed from a commencement speech she gave to an all-girls school in 2015 and an Atlantic article in 2021. She wanted to encourage women and girls to reject expectations and requests involving their time, energy and bodies, and ultimately shaped the work as a concise manifesto.
Meredith Schwartz Has Your Next Perfect Read
Q: What book would you recommend to almost everyone?
Her go-to suggestion is Scythe by Neil Shusterman, a highly accessible and thought-provoking dystopian series that works across different readers.
Meredith Schwartz Has Your Next Perfect Read
Q: Are you more of a mood reader or a planned reader, and how do you approach choosing your next book?
She explains she is more of a mood reader, yet also uses a planned framework to navigate a long-term reading life and share guidance with listeners.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forever35

What is Forever35 about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two longtime hosts discuss self-care, aging, and everyday life with warmth, humor, and a focus on practical tips. Episodes skew toward skincare, beauty, fashion, organization, mindset, and personal growth, often featuring guests who write about books, health, and family. The show blends candid personal anecdotes with actionable advice, listener Q&As, and occasional behind-the-scenes looks at community-building through Patreon and related projects. A notable strength is the consistent, approachable vibe and a willingness to tackle topics from wellness to parenting, all through a no-nonsense, conversational lens. A few recurring themes stand out: skincare and sun protection, aging with curiosity, self-care routines, and meaningful discussions... more

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7. Emma Straub
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