We both get a little sad about the end of this show! It's been a tumultuous 10 weeks, but we are so glad that we were able to be here for you, and that you were here for us. And don't forget, Here For You is ending, but we'll still be here for you on Forever35! Join us over there on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for more of the same thoughts, advice, and laughs. On this final episode, we get some more game and activity suggestions, and a listener tells us about her very small backyard wedding...
May 29, 2020•24 min
Kate's found the source of her ant problem, while Doree's feeling annoyed by everything and everyone. (Except Kate. Never Kate.) We get an update from the listener who was having pandemic "baby fever," and also learn about a real horse named Skip. The word of the day is: SKIP. The activity of the day is: WATCH TAIKA WAITITI READ JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH. Mentioned in this episode: How to Shit in the Woods James and the Giant Peach with Taika and Friends: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29LDBdpN...
May 28, 2020•26 min
Kate's living her best whirlpool life, and we're both happy to be able to take bike rides. A listener calls in asking for recommendations for phone games, and another listener is psychic because she wrote us with some great phone game recs. Plus, we discuss email signoffs. The word of the day is: SUMMER. The activity of the day is: HAVE A FANCY DAY. Please call us at 781-591-0390 or email us at [email protected] and let us know how you're doing. Mentioned in this episode: Egg Inc. Two Dots ...
May 27, 2020•29 min
Kate's feeling good about her new work arrangement, while Doree is feeling glum about her messy house. Listeners want advice about how to handle feeling like life is on hold during Covid. The activity of the day is: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2020•29 min
Kate went for a ride on her new bike with her family, while Doree and her husband got takeout and have a new Saturday night quar tradition. A listener wonders what to do about some family heirlooms, and you all just want us to keep talking about poop, don't you!? The activity of the day is: WATCH SARAH RAMOS'S QUARANTSCENES ON HER IGTV. Please call us at 781-591-0390 or email us at [email protected] and let us know how you're doing. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.npr.org/sections/he...
May 25, 2020•27 min
Kate's feeling wistful about her kids' last day of school, while Doree is feeling wistful about not being able to celebrate her mom's birthday in person. We also get a pretty excellent voicemail from the mom of a previous caller, and we've officially closed the lid on poop. The word of the day is: VULNERABLE. The activity of the day is: READ (SOMETHING FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES' SUMMER READING LIST) Please call us at 781-591-0390 or email us at [email protected] and let us know how you're doi...
May 22, 2020•26 min
Kate's kids' camp was officially canceled and she's planning a very '80s summer for them, while Doree is wondering what everyone's WFH setups are (and she can't believe she finally found short-grain rice). A listener has a sweet idea for snail mail to friends, and a bunch of you weighed in on bathroom options on the road. The word of the day is: REFLECT. The activity of the day is: WRITE DOWN YOUR FEELINGS. Please call us at 781-591-0390 or email us at [email protected] and let us know how ...
May 21, 2020•30 min
Kate's feeling better than she has in awhile and has a foolproof roast chicken recipe to share, while Doree has gone all-in on quarantine baking. A listener asks Kate for some romance recs, and Kate delivers. Plus, we get into a heated discussion of the best way to poop on the road in COVID times. The word of the day is: LOVE. The activity of the day is: WATCH A ROM-COM OR READ A ROMANCE NOVEL. Please call us at 781-591-0390 or email us at [email protected] and let us know how you're doing....
May 20, 2020•32 min
Kate took her kids to see their neighbors' "COVID Zoo," while Doree's mind is blown by the new edition of Emily Oster's newsletter. We hear from an almost 70-year-old listener in Kansas whose family is pressuring her to break quarantine, and another listener weighs in with some suggestions for how to deal with a recalcitrant cat. The word of the day is: EXPLORE. The activity of the day is: WATCH THE LAST EPISODE OF JOHN KRASINSKI'S SOME GOOD NEWS. Please call us at 781-591-0390 or email us at ka...
May 19, 2020•27 min
Kate's desperate for some alone time, while Doree celebrated her birthday by eating pancakes and buying plants. A listener writes in to gently suggest taking some time off from the podcast, which inspires us to share our thoughts about Here For You's future. Please call us at 781-591-0390 or email us at [email protected] and let us know how you're doing. Mentioned in this episode: Elaine Welteroth's wedding video: https://www.instagram.com/p/CAQjHhXg-25/ This episode is sponsored by BetterH...
May 18, 2020•30 min
Kate's feeling very "same sh*t, different day," while Doree was inspired to clean last night and is feeling a tad melancholy about her birthday (tomorrow!). A listener calls in to share a big sigh, and another listener has a great suggestion for how to have a movie night where you're not scrolling for 45 minutes trying to find something to watch. The word of the day is: REFRESH. The activity of the day is: BAKE SOMETHING. Please call us at 781-591-0390 or email us at [email protected] and l...
May 15, 2020•27 min
Apologies for the expletives, but we are not feeling particularly cheerful today. Kate's really struggling with her mental health and wondering when she will finally cry, while Doree is feeling pessimistic about reopening before the end of the year. But listeners have some great activity ideas, and we also give advice to a listener who is struggling with a foster kitten. The word of the day is: F*CK THIS SH*T. The activity of the day is: WATCH VIDEOS OF ZEN GARDENS. Please call us at 781-591-039...
May 14, 2020•33 min
Kate's feeling invigorated from her better night's sleep and a trip to Target, while Doree had a rather interesting trip to the doctor with Henry. We learn some upstate New York geography, and listeners write in about their daycare experiences. The word of the day is: GLEE. The activity of the day is: TAKE A K-BEAUTY OR SWEDISH PASTRIES CLASS. Please call us at 781-591-0390 or email us at [email protected] and let us know how you're doing. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.sallyhansen....
May 13, 2020•28 min
Kate still isn't sleeping, and Doree's thinking about an article she read about quarantine fatigue. A listener writes in to share some good news, and another listener leads us to wonder whether the boomers are onto something with their news consumption habits. The word of the day is: TIRED. The activity of the day is: DO A SOUND BATH. Please call us at 781-591-0390 or email us at [email protected] and let us know how you're doing. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas...
May 12, 2020•26 min
Kate had a weekend of ups and downs, while Doree is wondering when it will be okay to see other people who have been isolating. A listener writes in to suggest talking to your plants, and another listener has some ideas about limiting news consumption. The activity of the day is: WATCH AN ANIMAL CAM. Please call us at 781-591-0390 or email us at [email protected] and let us know how you're doing. Mentioned in this episode: ANIMAL CAMS! https://explore.org/livecams/sanctuaries/senior-dog-gat...
May 11, 2020•26 min
Today we're joined by Forever35 Midwest Correspondent, podcaster, author, non-profit founder, and all-around great human Nora McInerny, who tells us about getting ready to move across the country in a pandemic and reveals that her husband does most of the emotional labor in their house. We also get tips on how to host a baby shower (or any event!) on Zoom, and hear about the sweetest possible pandemic wedding. We cried! The word of the day is: FRIENDSHIP. The activity of the day is: DO A GUIDED ...
May 08, 2020•36 min
Kate has found her happy place, and it's making bracelets while listening to the Grateful Dead. Meanwhile, Doree has become perhaps TOO invested in her paint by numbers kit. A listener writes in to ask for tips for a virtual baby shower, and another listener wonders how to deal with body issues right now. Also, it's National Nurses Week! The word of the day is: COMMUNITY. The activity of the day is: THANK A NURSE. Please call us at 781-591-0390 or email us at [email protected] and let us kn...
May 07, 2020•30 min
Kate's feeling run down and overwhelmed by sibling fights, while Doree has found her perfect pandemic evening. A listener writes in to celebrate her accomplishments at work, and we also get suggestions for how to support local arts organizations. The word of the day is: COPE. The activity of the day is: CHECK OUT JAMIE BECK'S ISOLATION CREATIONS. Please call us at 781-591-0390 or email us at [email protected] and let us know how you're doing. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.nytimes.c...
May 06, 2020•26 min
Kate is sleeping a little better and writing thank-you notes to her mail carriers, while Doree has a huge revelation about personal cleanliness. Listeners have more art suggestions, and another listener writes in to ask for advice about her neighbors. The word of the day is: GRATEFUL. The activity of the day is: SAY THANK YOU. Call us at 781-591-0390 or email us at [email protected] and let us know how you're doing. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.twitter.com/hughweber/status/1256731...
May 05, 2020•25 min
Kate's already obsessed with her blow-up pool, while Doree is finding her new paint-by-numbers kit very relaxing. A listener writes in to ask for advice about a reunion Zoom, and another listener wants to recognize the hard work of lab techs. The word of the day is: CELEBRATE. The activity of the day is: CHECK IN WITH YOURSELF. Please call us at 781-591-0390 or email us at [email protected] and let us know how you're doing. Mentioned in this episode: Intex Inflatable Pool: https://www.walma...
May 04, 2020•23 min
Kate's got a hole in her inflatable pool, and Doree's doing some sofa shuffling. Also, it's International Workers Day, so don't cross the picket line. We hear from two dermatology residents who have some great maskne tips, and a listener writes in to ask that we speak to more people who have been laid off. So: if you've been laid off, how are you doing? Let us know. The word of the day is: KIND AWARENESS. The activity of the day is: ANYTHING FROM THE SWISS EMBASSY LIST. Please call us at 781-591...
May 01, 2020•24 min
Kate had a stressful day but felt better after partaking in some herbal refreshment, while Doree is just glad to be able to gaze at her new office whiteboard. Listeners had a bunch of suggestions for paint-by-numbers kits, and a listener also hasTV rec for Kate. The word of the day is: SPACE. The activity of the day is: FREE ACCESS TO ANCESTRY.COM VIA THE LIBRARY Please call us at 781-591-0390 or email us at [email protected] and let us know how you're doing. Mentioned in this episode: Pain...
Apr 30, 2020•25 min
Kate admits she discussed the Daily in therapy and still hasn't gotten rid of her ingrown hair, and Doree's just back from the pediatrician and finds the perfect tweezers to take care of Kate's hairy situation. Plus, we want to know what calming movies and TV shows you're watching right now, and we give advice to a listener who's having trouble reining in her anger. The word of the day is: MINDFUL. The activity of the day is: DO A MINDFULNESS MEDITATION. Please call us at 781-591-0390 or email u...
Apr 29, 2020•25 min
Kate listened to the two Daily episodes that she said she wasn't going to listen to, and Doree's feeling much better today and attributes it in part to having exercised in the morning. A listener writes in with some suggestions on how to beat the blahs, and another listener has great tips on how to manage budding separation anxiety in your dog. The word of the day is: MOVE. The activity of the day is: WATCH @BOSTONPOTTER ON INSTAGRAM. Please call us at 781-591-0390 or email us at kateanddoree@gm...
Apr 28, 2020•29 min
Doree feels like she's in a rut, but buying some flowers helped cheer her up. Meanwhile, Kate is just accepting the fact that her kids were parked in front of the TV for much of Saturday. A listener calls in to tell us how hearing the word of the day helped her change her perspective, and another listener pleads for help with a very pandemic problem: maskne. The word of the day is: FORGIVE. The activities of the day are: WATCH THE STATE REENACT PORCUPINE RACETRACK and WATCH STEPHEN FRY AND PRINC...
Apr 27, 2020•31 min
Kate reflects on the very '80s childhood that her kids are currently having and Doree feels invigorated by a trip to Target. A listener writes in to suggest also shopping at large retailers and not just small stores, and we give advice to a college senior who doesn't want to quarantine with her parents. The word of the day is: SWEAT. The activity of the day is: TAKE A VIRTUAL TRAIN RIDE. Please call us at 781-591-0390 or email us at [email protected] and let us know how you're doing. Mentio...
Apr 24, 2020•29 min
Kate (accidentally!) washed her hair with dog shampoo, and Doree's happy that she finally took a quarantine bath. A listener writes in to tell us NOT to spray essential oils on our masks, and we give advice to a listener who's worried that the pandemic is just postponing a possible engagement indefinitely. The word of the day is: LAUGH. The activity of the day is: WATCH STANLEY TUCCI MAKE A NEGRONI. Please call us at 781-591-0390 or email us at [email protected] and let us know how you're d...
Apr 23, 2020•26 min
Kate's trying to feel grateful for the time she has with her kids, but briefly panics when she thinks they might have lice. (Spoiler: they don't.) Meanwhile, Doree has completed a mysterious baking project and downloaded the Peloton app. Then we have a special pandemic poetry reading (!) by author and poet Leigh Stein, and give some recs for good non-big-box beauty and comfortable clothing sites. The word of the day is: PATIENCE. The activity of the day is: STROLL THROUGH THE JAPANESE GARDEN IN ...
Apr 22, 2020•25 min
Kate's wistful about the supermarket, while Doree's just proud of herself for putting on a dress today. We hear from a listener who has some reassurance for our high school junior, and another who has a suggestion for the teacher dealing with bullying parents. Plus, a listener writes in with a mask tip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 21, 2020•23 min
We're both feeling a little down today, but Kate attempted a cat eye (successfully!) and Doree's been burning her favorite new candle, so all is not lost. A listener wonders which old prods we've started using again, and a high school junior writes in to ask for advice about what to do now that the SATs have been canceled. And we hear from a teacher who's struggling with a couple of very pushy parents. The word of the day is: STRENGTH. The activity of the day is: REWATCH A CLASSIC SHOW. Mentione...
Apr 20, 2020•29 min
