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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Mar 4, 2026 • 29min
Mini-Ep 482: Grow Where You’re Planted
They talk about last-minute wellness plans and practical concerns about attending a desert retreat. Cleaning and playdate prep lead into tips for organizing house zones and family reunions. Listeners ask about plants for deck boxes and indoor grow lights. A quick rundown covers simple skincare steps like cleanse, treat, and sunscreen.
Mar 2, 2026 • 41min
Episode 391: Just Try Stuff with Charlene Kaye
Charlene Kaye, musician and comedian known for viral musical-comedy videos and live shows. She recounts her path from stealing a sister’s guitar to analyzing pop songwriting. She talks bridges in pop songs, viral cover moments, her all-woman Radiohead cover band Labiahead, and practical creative advice like trying things and practicing daily.
Feb 25, 2026 • 22min
Mini-Ep 481: Weather Worry Vindication
They debate travel plans amid an impending blizzard and whether weather worries are justified. A rainy kids' camp story sparks a discussion about safety and being proven right. Short recs include the show Andor, IVF exercise suggestions from listeners, a Roland electric piano tip, and Trader Joe’s new skincare and gelato finds.
Feb 23, 2026 • 46min
Episode 390: Red Lipstick Is a Neutral with Rachel Goodwin
Rachel Goodwin, celebrity makeup artist known for red-carpet and magazine looks. She answers listener makeup dilemmas and shares product picks. Topics include tinted moisturizers vs foundation, blush tips for freckles, finding an easy red lip, softer cat-eye techniques, and where beauty trends are headed.
Feb 18, 2026 • 19min
Mini-Ep 480: Special Requests + Prod Recs
They tease a comeback of Doree’s Hotel guided meditations and plan a Patreon release. They discuss newsroom layoffs and the ripple effects on journalism. A listener shares courage about returning to school later in life. They follow up on IVF care, exercise limits, and self-care during treatments. Listeners trade product tips from teeth whitening to skincare and vitamins.
Feb 16, 2026 • 41min
Episode 389: Strategy, Spirituality, and Space with Hillary Power
Hillary Power, business doula and founder of Riverday who blends corporate strategy with spiritual and somatic practices. She explains what a business doula does. Conversations touch on women's circles, naming values and desires, and practical tips for starting a consulting business. There’s also a reading of a poem about beginning close to home.
Feb 11, 2026 • 25min
Mini-Ep 479: From Teeth to Toes
Listeners call in with questions about tooth staining and whitening options. They swap comfy pants and postpartum clothing tips, plus travel outfit hacks. One caller opens up about starting IVF and a personal road through fertility treatments. A roof replacement, pet IQ jokes, and a Trader Joe’s Valentine treat round out the chat.
Feb 9, 2026 • 41min
Episode 388: Lasting Change Within Us with Maya Shankar
Maya Shankar, cognitive scientist and author of The Other Side of Change, explores why change scares us and how it reshapes identity. She discusses uncertainty feeling worse than certainty, varied responses to the same trauma, and why rooting identity in your why helps you weather disruption. Conversation also highlights community’s role and the humility needed when initiating change.
Feb 4, 2026 • 22min
Mini-Ep 478: Change Your Mind, Change Your Life
They trade life updates about co‑working surprises, neighborhood connections, and pets. Tennis tournaments, Southern California drives, and travel plans come up. Listeners share snoring fixes, comfy pant recommendations and an affordable jogger dupe. They also talk about career retraining and going back to school.
Feb 2, 2026 • 46min
Episode 387: Romance On The Brain with Maurene Goo
Maurene Goo, author known for sharp YA and now adult romance, discusses her adult debut One and Only and crafting confident forty-something heroines. She shares wardrobe rituals, closet overhauls, sweater care tips, and styling perks. Maurene also talks about supporting her husband through awards season and the LA setting and romantic dynamics that shape her new novel.
