Forever35

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.

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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.
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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!

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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!
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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!
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