Ep 79: Makeup Artist Secrets with Jamie Greenberg

Postpartum Fitness

Doree Shafrir shares her journey of postpartum fitness, focusing on regaining physical strength and wellness. She emphasizes the importance of feeling good rather than just looking good, noting the challenges of feeling tired and sore from minimal exercise 1. Doree's commitment to Pilates, which she practiced throughout her pregnancy, is a step towards reclaiming her physical space and strength.

I feel more tired, for one thing. I also like the few times that I have exercise, I've gotten sore doing very little, and so that feels a little weird.

--- Doree Shafrir

Her goal is to feel strong for her son, Henry, and to enjoy activities like long walks without fatigue 2.

   

Life at 40

Turning 40 is a milestone for Kate Spencer, who embraces the changes and challenges it brings. She humorously recounts multitasking skincare routines, like applying serums while driving, as part of her busy lifestyle 3. Kate is also exploring TikTok and podcasts like "Teenage Therapy" to understand the younger generation better, reflecting on the generational gap and her own experiences 4.

I'm just trying to enjoy the fact that I get to exist on the planet. Yeah, it's very broad and very vague. That's kind of where I'm at.

--- Kate Spencer

Her reflections highlight a blend of self-care and curiosity about the world around her.

   

Cooking and Planning

Balancing meal planning with a busy life is a challenge Doree Shafrir tackles by planning meals a day or two ahead, focusing on dishes that yield leftovers 5. She shares her vegetarian cooking adventures, like making a butternut squash risotto, and uses apps like Pocket to organize recipes 6.

It was really good. So in my new status as a vegetarian...I've been eating a lot of eggs, nuts, avocado, full fat dairy.

--- Doree Shafrir

This approach allows her to enjoy cooking while managing the demands of new parenthood.