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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?

  • 28 minutes 31 seconds
    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. 


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    15 April 2026, 9:00 am
  • 40 minutes 30 seconds
    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.



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    13 April 2026, 9:00 am
  • 25 minutes 19 seconds
    Mini-Ep 487: First Time Caller

    Doree and Elise have a voicemail from a surprise “first time caller,” a couple of questions from DC-based listeners, and an endorsement for a shoe rec of yore. 


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    8 April 2026, 9:00 am
  • 48 minutes 22 seconds
    Episode 396: The Truth About Poop with Dr. Trisha Pasricha

    Butt care is self-care! Doree and Elise have the gastroenterologist and the “Ask A Doctor” columnist for The Washington Post, Dr. Trisha Pasricha, on to discuss what we’re getting wrong about pooping! They talk about what it really means to nourish your microbiome, the secret weapon that is fiber, the digestive power of going for a fart walk, her new book (aptly titled You've Been Pooping All Wrong), and so much more. 


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    6 April 2026, 9:00 am
  • 28 minutes 40 seconds
    Mini-Ep 486: Burrito Moments and More

    Elise has a moment of joy after a morning of exercise and Doree reports on a meetup with Kate! They hear from listeners about their current microjoys, a helpful insight from a listener who moved abroad as a kid, and lots of tips for beginner gardeners! 


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    1 April 2026, 9:00 am
  • 41 minutes 12 seconds
    Episode 395: Who You Are Without All The Stuff with Hayley DeRoche

    Hayley DeRoche (you may know her as @sadbeige on TikTok) — a humorist, poet, and public librarian, joins the the show to discuss how her funny take on late stage capitalism launched her internet career and her new satirical book “Dress You Baby in Sage and Taupe.” They also chat about her thoughts on parents being their child’s first influencer as the purchaser of everything they consume, friendship and love that grows in parenting in community, and how “analog” is just another word for some of the most human things about life.


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    30 March 2026, 9:00 am
  • 25 minutes 16 seconds
    Mini-Ep 485: Judge Not By Smell?

    Listeners have more to say on shampoo bars! Plus, a springtime microjoy worth a wait, someone calls in with important vitamin C serum info, and a soft pant rec that checks all the boxes. 


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    25 March 2026, 9:00 am
  • 51 minutes 40 seconds
    Episode 394: Life, Joy, and Meaning in Uncertain Times with Marisa Renee Lee

    Marisa Renee Lee, author of Grief Is Love and her new book Waiting For Dawn, speaks about living a life of joy and meaning through uncertainty and hardship, asking for help in difficult times, and the importance of having a fun thing just for you – even if it’s just watching Heated Rivalry or Bridgerton alone.


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    23 March 2026, 9:00 am
  • 25 minutes 51 seconds
    Mini-Ep 484: When Your Vitamin C Serum Smells Like Soy Sauce

    Doree and Elise hear from listeners about their shampoo bar recs, what to do when your soft pants start to pill, and when to replace your Vitamin C serum. They also take on a tough existential question, so stick around.


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    18 March 2026, 9:00 am
  • 35 minutes 4 seconds
    Episode 393: The Horrors Persist But I Have My Little Crafts with Elinor Cleghorn

    Feminist cultural historian, researcher, and the author of A Woman’s Work: Reclaiming the Radical History of Mothering, Elinor Cleghorn, joins the show to discuss how to understand women’s lives when history is written by men, the records of historical women fighting for the right to have choices, and what her vision of a radical future on mothering looks like.  


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    16 March 2026, 9:00 am
  • 28 minutes 36 seconds
    Mini-Ep 483: Soft Pants and Korean Skincare

    Listeners call in to ask about Elise’s favorite Korean skincare brands. Plus, they discuss non-pilly soft pants, tooth whitening routines, traveling with liquids, and more.  


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    11 March 2026, 9:00 am
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