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Your one-stop shop for the stories, secrets and shenanigans of a popcorn-fueled theme park journalist. Join author, reporter and expert Carlye Wisel for breaking news, unexpected interviews and reported stories about Disney and Universal every week. It’s an audio theme park party — and you’re invited! Have a vacation question, Epcot comment or Galaxy’s Edge hot take your friends no longer wanna listen to? Call us at 747-CHURROS (747-248-7767) and we might play your call on a future episode!
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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 — and hopefully wiser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The team at TouringPlans.com has come together to bring you a weekly show all about details and planning info for Disney World, Disneyland, and Universal Orlando.
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The UNTOLD Story of Disney Channel's Tween Empire!
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This week, we're spilling tea on Disney Channel's heyday with Ashley Spencer, author of the incredible new book, DISNEY HIGH. Ever wanted to know never-before-reported details on High School Musical, Hannah Montana, Lizzie McGuire and more? Tune in for our chat with Ashley! Relevant Links… Buy DISNEY HIGH! Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... In…
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Elise loses a pair of shoes (but gains a pair of used sandals?), while Doree shares some listener insight into the therapist-turned-writer cycle we’re experiencing. The listener mailbag includes an alternative to yoga toes, a call out for improving communication, and surprising encounters with not free mugging, but free babying! To leave a voicemai…
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Episode 320: Civic Engagement as Self-Care with Emily Amick
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Doree and Elise invite Emily Amick (@emilyinyourphone and co-author of Democracy in Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in our Country and Our Lives) on the show to discuss the most important thing you can do today as the election approaches, how to talk to other humans about politics, and how to rediscover the enjoyment of participating …
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Elise goes viral on TikTok and we hear from a therapist who says don’t become one! Listeners also write in about beach tips for stingrays, Peloton shoe stretching, and camp counseling at Water Country. 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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It's time to discuss my favorite tips and tricks for visiting Disneyland AND Disney World!! From parking must-knows and crowd insights to many, MANY ways to get that *coveted* Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique reservation, we have jam-packed this one with worthy theme park advice!! Special thanks to… 'NayNay!: https://www.instagram.com/withnaynay/?hl=en Ali…
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CW: Some of the topics covered in our conversation may be triggering, especially for those with a history of disordered eating, or if you’ve been subject to size or body-based discrimination. So please be aware of this before listening. Doree and Elise have an exciting announcement! Elise is staying on Forever35! They also speak with Emma Specter, …
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Elise fills in Doree about getting ghosted by her tennis coach before they hear from listeners about the benefit of a very attractive physical therapist, how to look confident and cute after a biopsy at the hairline, and whether California has no real water parks. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-039…
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Disneyland With A Baby or Toddler! (Part Two)
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IT'S HERE! The second installment in our Disneyland guide for visiting the California parks with a baby or toddler has landed. This week, we're getting into *successfully* tackling your Disney day. Rides you gotta go on (and rides you should NOT go on), the best place for kids to crawl and run around to get those wiggles out, character meet recomme…
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Episode 318: Don’t Take the Bait with Negin Farsad
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Doree and Elise discuss the bonding nature of sunscreen and an efficiently packed purse before inviting author and comedian Negin Farsad onto the show to discuss using hyphens to describe yourself, the importance of the sentiment of “everyone can be Serena Williams,” and the benefits of giving people the benefit of the doubt. To leave a voicemail o…
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Doree and Elise chat about adjusting to the new school year schedules and hear from listeners about the (curiously abundant) seafaring content of our youth, cycling tips and tricks, and the delicious dinner recipes you need in your weeknight rotation. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can al…
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Disneyland With A Baby or Toddler! (Part One)
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IT'S HERE! Our long-awaited Disneyland guide to visiting the California parks with a tiny child has arrived. All the tips, tricks and lessons i've learned the hard way (eek!) with taking a young kid to Disneyland will be covered in depth in this very special 2-part episode. Have a burning bb question you need answered before part two? Call 747-Chur…
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Episode 317: Making Change Happen with Melissa Walker
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Doree and Elise bring on return guest Melissa Walker (Head of Giving Circles at The States Project) to discuss why you should care about state legislatures, which states The States Project is really focusing on this year (and why), the ~vibes~ in politics right now, and the amazing changes that Forever35 listeners have helped enact in the last few …
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Mini-Ep 407: Two Friends Who Like To Talk About Sunscreens
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Doree and Elise discover a sunscreen from yesteryear and hear from listeners about the perfect gift-with-purchase bags, the long-term effects of Yoga Toes, whatever happened to the real life “Dolphin Girls,” and a useful hack for keeping your Squishmallows under control. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-…
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There's one restaurant aboard Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a big new fancy cruise ship, that's different from most others. That's because Royal Railway Utopia Station is a high-end restaurant, live show and themed attraction all in one. Jay Schneider, Royal Caribbean’s chief product innovation officer, stopped by Very Amusing to tell us al…
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Episode 316: Theme Parks as Self Care with Carlye Wisel
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Buckle up, because Doree and Elise speak to award-winning theme park journalist and travel expert Carlye Wisel about the best way to have the ultimate theme park experience (spoiler: it’s by yourself!), how to do amusement parks on the cheap, how her bachelorette party became her new career, and what notes she has for Disneyland and Walt Disney Wor…
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Mini-Ep 406: Costco Vacays and Sunscreen Data
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Doree and Elise are both back from their travels with stories to tell! Then, they hear from listeners about the perfect Notes app hack, sunscreens that can set you on fire, and a cushion compact available in the U.S. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35po…
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We're Discussing ALL That D23 News!
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There was SO MUCH DISNEY PARKS NEWS from the D23 Disney fan convention this past weekend, and we are getting into ALL of it. From Avengers rides to a Monsters, Inc. land to FOUR NEW CRUISE SHIPS (?!?!), we're chatting about every aspect of this past weekend's bonanza, including my thoughts on the Disney Expo as a whole!! Spend more time with Carlye…
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Episode 315: No One's Performing, Just Here to Chill with Sable Yong
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It’s the first Forever35 Live Taping in almost 5 years! Doree and Elise sat down with writer Sable Yong to reflect on the bonding experience of a Korean bathhouse, where to draw the line on procedures, and why a “yassified” look persists in the age of the internet. Taped in front of an audience at Village Well Books in Culver City. To leave a voice…
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Doree and Elise hear from listeners about the Kamala-nomenon, dealing with dry skin postpartum, a powerful nighttime sleep suggestion, and you wrote to offer advice for the listener who’s starting new anti-anxiety meds. Come for listener questions, stay for the TJ’s and Costco recs! To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & E…
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It's that time of year again!!! If you, like me, are anxiously awaiting all the Disney theme park news coming outta this year's D23 fan convention, it can be tricky to remember just what's at stake this weekend. Let's take a look back at what's actually come to fruition, what hasn't, and have a VERY honest conversation about the three MAJOR announc…
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Episode 314: What a Tangled Sociocultural Web We Weave with Tressie McMillan Cottom
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Doree and Elise talk to celebrated cultural critic, sociologist, and award-winning writer Tressie McMillan Cottom, who brilliantly deconstructs everything from Ozempic and Oprah to Bama Rush — and shows the interconnectedness of it all. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the po…
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Mini-Ep 404: The Body Can Be a Real Bitch Sometimes
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Doree and Elise commiserate about hurting body parts and answer listener questions about navigating a friend's divorce when the kids still get along, at-home beauty remedies, a brain game to put you to sleep, and a good book rec. Come to our live show on Sunday, August 4 at 4 p.m. at Village Well Books in Culver City, CA. Join us as we interview th…
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Ah, Gilroy Gardens. A regional amusement park celebrating...garlic?! fruits and vegetables!? the charming nature of, well, nature?! This enchanting escape makes for the perfect pit stop on any of your California road trips — and if you're lucky, you'll also get to meet Gil!!!! Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... Instagram! Twitter! TikTok! Face…
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Episode 313: Makeup Tips and Tricks with Rachel Goodwin
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Doree and Elise discuss the serums of the summer before inviting celebrity makeup artist Rachel Goodwin to chat about the best eyeshadow palettes and concealer out there right now, the surprising makeup lessons she learned from a mortician, the product every person over 40 should have in their bag, and the joy and beauty of the ritual surrounding d…
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Doree and Elise hear from listeners about birthday letter traditions, kid-friendly sunburn remedies, American squeamishness around all things butts, and the marketing teams that have to take out ads to correct our pronunciation. Come to our live show on Sunday, August 4 at 4 p.m. at Village Well Books in Culver City, CA. Join us as we interview the…
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Coffee! Neighborhood! Unique Restaurant! Ice Cream!! Fresh off two trips back to my former home, I'm giving you my New York City travel tips all about my favorite things to do in New York, places to go and sights to see!!! (and yes, it's only Manhattan but...this podcast would have been 12 hours long otherwise!!) Spend more time with Carlye Wisel o…
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Episode 312: Learning to Be Brave with Laurel Braitman
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Doree and Elise invite Laurel Braitman (What Looks Like Bravery, and NYT bestseller Animal Madness: Inside Their Minds) to talk about why she compares friendship to oxygen, how a serendipitous radio episode changed her life, why she hates the question “how are you,” and why whales (and animals) are the key to her happiness. To leave a voicemail or …
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11 Perfect Los Angeles Itineraries!
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For years we've gotten calls asking what to do in Los Angeles while on a lil' California vacation, and this week, we're delivering!!! From my favorite pizza and puppets to unique sights, ideal sightseeing moments and even a little Disney shenanigans!! Spend more time with Carlye Wisel on... Instagram! Twitter! TikTok! Facebook! Her Website! and wea…
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Doree and Elise hear from listeners about Elise’s active listening, a Forever35 book club, healing some scalp irritation or facial ingrown hairs, and the Costco breakfast recs that are dividing the internet. 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@gma…
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Episode 311: Pop Culture Obsessions and Friendship Goals with Sam Sanders
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Doree and Elise invite journalist, Vibe Check host, and Elise’s long-time friend Sam Sanders to talk about using his self-competitiveness to gamify getting off his phone, figuring out that not all hills are worth dying on, the life-hack of “I feel” statements in all parts of his life, and his pop culture obsessions including what he thinks is overr…
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