How To Be Less Old Podcast

How To Be Less Old
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Deanna Cheng and Emily Foster are going to ask the questions, download the apps, discuss the fashion, and try out the gadgets. We will make the mistakes so you don't have to. howtobelessold.substack.com

  1. Sep 22

    Ballerina Boobs & Other Important Developments

    Hello Lovers! On today’s pod, we’re kicking things off with a one-month update on Emily’s brave Morpheus8 treatment powered by Groupon. Spoiler alert: she looks GREAT. Deanna, meanwhile, may have found the household appliance that finally changes her life: the BISSELL CrossWave OmniForce Edge. It vacuums! It mops! It gets right up against the baseboards! Is this her new emotional support appliance? We also unpack the ABC’s and 123s of “Ghost Posting”. How to use it, when to use it and why this mysterious old feature could come in handy. Come through, archive tool! Martini merch is all the rage and since this recording Emily has spotted a ‘tini time’ sweatshirt in the wild. OMNILUX USE CODE: HTBLO10 for all Omnilux red light therapy products. Boost your collagen and your glow🌟 Bye-bye, big knockers. Hello, ballerina boobs! Itty-bitty-titty committee, it’s your time to shine! While boob jobs are certainly not a thing of the past, the aesthetics are changing. The days of the upright, perfectly rounded globes are giving way to something more refined, perky and, dare we say, tasteful: the ballerina boob. Dr. Terry Dubrow breaks down plastic surgery trends on this really fun episode of Steph Infection with Steph Tolev. And finally, we’re mapping out exactly where we are in the Alix vs. Alex wars. We’re factoring in TV show cancellations, renewals, product successes and failures, and, of course, the most important metric of all: general vibrations. Love ya, Emily + Deanna When you support our sponsors, you are supporting us at HTBLO! NIRA LASER CODE: HTBLO for 10% off the incredible at home laser. Say Goodbye To Wrinkles! The NIRA laser is FDA approved and made in the USA 🇺🇸 THE MONTAGE QUEEN CODE: HTBLO for 5% off all packages. Perfect for a birthday, anniversary, memorial or B’nai Mitzvah. All TMQ videos come with a 100% snooze-free guarantee! OMNILUX USE CODE: HTBLO10 for all Omnilux red light therapy products. Boost your collagen and your glow🌟( Devotees — Deanna, Emily and Kim Kardashian approve this message) Join us on Instagram: htblo, deannamcheng, fredafoster and TikTok HOW TO BE LESS OLD is available on APPLE PODCAST + SPOTIFY - follow our show! Please rate and review with 5 stars! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit howtobelessold.substack.com/subscribe

  2. Sep 8

    The Breeders ‘Cannonball’ and a White Russian

    Deanna and Emily dive into why we feel old this week. Emily’s new puppy is kicking her asssss and Deanna knows she needs to step away from her neighborhood WhatsApp group before she gets renamed “Karen” in everyone’s contacts. Emily shares her journey to the inaugural Daisy Chain festival put on by Olivia Rodrigo. There were so many highs - like seeing The Breeders play Cannonball and Stevie Nicks sing Landslide, and then some real lows - like praying on a street corner at 12:30 a.m. that an Uber driver will whisk you and a few young children to safety. Is Olivia Rodrigo the woman we need right now? The one who will help us women get our tushes in line? $20 million donated to incredible women’s orgs is a fantastic start. Need an Olivia Rodrigo playlist? Here’s a good start: * Drop Dead * Stupid Song * Honeybee * Good 4 u * Vampire Plus, we get into a recent landmark court ruling that slaps Meta (Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Whats app!) with a huge $18 billion payout for knowingly using unsafe practices, especially for kids. And here are some pretty significant changes for users under 18: * Two-hour daily time limits * Nighttime restrictions so the apps aren’t pinging kids at 2 a.m. * More aggressive age verification * More parental controls * Restrictions on certain beauty and cosmetic filters * The ability to opt for a non-algorithmic feed (love this one) * More protections around messaging and potentially harmful content GET YOUR RED HOT RED LIGHT MASKS! 6 DAYS LEFT $50 off one device $115 off two devices $200 off three devices 15% off mini devices + skincare SHOP THE OMNILUX SALE → CODE: HTBLO10 Plus, we get into the continuing ‘90s fever and why Korean sunscreen is superior to the stuff we’re used to slapping on our faces in the U.S. What are you slapping on your face these days? Please let us know in the comments. Huge thank you and shout out to Deborah Schultz for leaving us a comment on our substack. It means so much!! Emily here: Girl, SAME! She’s a dang delight. Thanks for listening. Love, Love D & E When you support our sponsors, you are supporting us at HTBLO! THE MONTAGE QUEEN CODE: HTBLO for 5% off all packages. Perfect for a birthday, anniversary, memorial or B’nai Mitzvah. All TMQ videos come with a 100% snooze-free guarantee! OMNILUX USE CODE: HTBLO10 for all Omnilux red light therapy products. Boost your collagen and your glow🌟( Devotees — Deanna, Emily and Kim Kardashian approve this message) Join us on Instagram: htblo, deannamcheng, fredafoster and TikTok HOW TO BE LESS OLD is available on APPLE PODCAST + SPOTIFY - follow our show! Please rate and review with 5 stars! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit howtobelessold.substack.com/subscribe

  3. Aug 25

    Olivia Rodrigo’s Thoroughly Modern Lilith Fair

    On today’s pod, Deanna reveals she’s gearing up to try a new way of interacting with youths in the wild, in an effort to combat the Gen Z stare. Emily, meanwhile, is on the hunt for the breeziest pant to carry her through these early back-to-school days. They also investigate how the Tabi, aka the horse-hoof shoe, came to be and whether it might secretly be the most comfortable shoe on the market. OMNILUX USE CODE: HTBLO10 for all Omnilux red light therapy products. Boost your collagen and your glow🌟 These three shoe styles really burn their buns: Sneex, Sneakerina and Tabi Plus, they dive deeper into generational trends and confirm they are card-carrying members of Gen X, even if one is planted firmly in the middle while the other is hanging on by the final birth year. And! Emily is braving her first music festival with her daughter Este! The festival is called Daisy Chain Fields and it’s being presented by Olivia Rodrigo. A new girl-powered festival, is the Gen Z answer to Lilith Fair, and the lineup is pure lady power. When you support our sponsors, you are supporting us at HTBLO! NIRA LASER CODE: HTBLO for 10% off the incredible at home laser. Say Goodbye To Wrinkles! The NIRA laser is FDA approved and made in the USA 🇺🇸 THE MONTAGE QUEEN CODE: HTBLO for 5% off all packages. Perfect for a birthday, anniversary, memorial or B’nai Mitzvah. All TMQ videos come with a 100% snooze-free guarantee! OMNILUX USE CODE: HTBLO10 for all Omnilux red light therapy products. Boost your collagen and your glow🌟( Devotees — Deanna, Emily and Kim Kardashian approve this message) Join us on Instagram: htblo, deannamcheng, fredafoster and TikTok HOW TO BE LESS OLD is available on APPLE PODCAST + SPOTIFY - follow our show! Please rate and review with 5 stars! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit howtobelessold.substack.com/subscribe

  4. Aug 11

    Sydney Sweeney’s Latest Move - We Have Notes 📝

    In today’s episode we discuss Emily’s mental state before and after cashing in a Groupon for Morpheus. And Deanna shares a couple Groupon tragedies including a couples massage gone wrong. NIRA LASER CODE: HTBLO for 10% off the incredible at home laser. Say Goodbye To Wrinkles! The NIRA laser is FDA approved and made in the USA We wanna know, the Sneakerina: Is she here to stay? Hear what our youth correspondent has to say about the shoe that cosmo recently deemed a ‘closet staple.’ We also get into SABsing, which stands for ‘See and Be Seen,’ and it’s happening on campus. You linger in a public spot hoping to run into someone, or to meet someone new. This move is all about stepping away from the dating apps, because you’d rather meet someone in the wild with the hopes for a rom-com-style organic love story. This back to school season we are hoping for meet-cutes all over campus: the library, the dining hall, the student health center. Get out there and see and be seen! Plus, want to communicate that you are laughing really hard over text? Welp, the laugh-cry emoji is out. The dolphin is in. The youths are sending multiple dolphins in a row — you have to imagine the dolphin squeak sound as a giggle. Don’t be fooled, it’s not a desperate cry to head to the aquarium. Plus, we chat about Sydney Sweeney’s Erewhon smoothie called BLUEBERRY SYRN BY SYDNEY SWEENEY. Don’t get us started with that name. It’s a PR nightmare. Here’s a description: Inspired by Sydney’s favorite Erewhon breakfast, this blend is topped with Blueberry Muffin Crumbles and Vegan Coconut “Bacon.” A sweet taste of the morning, Sydney’s way. This Smoothie proudly supports Pink Ribbon Good, a charity that serves individuals and families affected by breast and gynecological cancer by providing free healthy meals, transportation to treatment, household essentials, and community support. $22 base. If you want to add collagen or colostrum you’ll add another 3-4 bucks. AND finally, we get into Town & Country’s third annual “What’s Cool on College Campuses” survey. Find out what has replacing the Adidas Sambas and Crocs. And the hottest bag for your books. When you support our sponsors, you are supporting us at HTBLO! NIRA LASER CODE: HTBLO for 10% off the incredible at home laser. Say Goodbye To Wrinkles! The NIRA laser is FDA approved and made in the USA 🇺🇸 THE MONTAGE QUEEN CODE: HTBLO for 5% off all packages. Perfect for a birthday, anniversary, memorial or B’nai Mitzvah. All TMQ videos come with a 100% snooze-free guarantee! OMNILUX USE CODE: HTBLO10 for all Omnilux red light therapy products. Boost your collagen and your glow🌟( Devotees — Deanna, Emily and Kim Kardashian approve this message) Join us on Instagram: htblo, deannamcheng, fredafoster and TikTok HOW TO BE LESS OLD is available on APPLE PODCAST + SPOTIFY - follow our show! Please rate and review with 5 stars! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit howtobelessold.substack.com/subscribe

  5. Jul 28

    The Return of the Ankle Sock

    Good Tuesday to you all! This week, the ladies share a few recent developments. Emily recaps how her annual family camp was derailed by Michigan’s explosive 💩outbreak and wildfire smoke that turned the air quality apocalyptic. Deanna bashfully reveals a Glow-Up Chart development, complete with 🔥 emojis and a weekly tally. NIRA LASER CODE: HTBLO for 10% off the incredible at home laser. Say Goodbye To Wrinkles! Also on deck: the intricacies of “catching print” including a celebrity print sighting, and an earnest attempt to unpack the phrase “quiet on the creek.” (Spoiler: there may be some meat left on that bone.) Also, here is the Saucy Santana jam. Plus, Emily cracks the code on why Gen Z has suddenly traded crew socks for ankle socks, sending the ladies down a memory lane as they reminisce about the iconic JCPenney catalog and her wildly sophisticated older cousin, the Spiegel catalog. If you love the pod, please rate and review! xoxo Emily + Deanna When you support our sponsors, you are supporting us at HTBLO! NIRA LASER CODE: HTBLO for 10% off the incredible at home laser. Say Goodbye To Wrinkles! The NIRA laser is FDA approved and made in the USA 🇺🇸 THE MONTAGE QUEEN CODE: HTBLO for 5% off all packages. Perfect for a birthday, anniversary, memorial or B’nai Mitzvah. All TMQ videos come with a 100% snooze-free guarantee! OMNILUX USE CODE: HTBLO10 for all Omnilux red light therapy products. Boost your collagen and your glow🌟( Devotees — Deanna, Emily and Kim Kardashian approve this message) Join us on Instagram: htblo, deannamcheng, fredafoster and TikTok HOW TO BE LESS OLD is available on APPLE PODCAST + SPOTIFY - follow our show! Please rate and review with 5 stars! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit howtobelessold.substack.com/subscribe

  6. Jul 14

    Poothies, PVolve and Dance Parties

    Deanna and Emily get into the joy of fiber smoothies aka poothies! Plus, Deanna implores Emily not to make any poothies or eat any leafy greens of any kind while she’s in Michigan, the epicenter of the explosive diarrhea outbreak said to be affecting 3K people. We were wondering about the fiber content in kiwis and can confirm they’re are an excellent sources of dietary fiber. Emily is happy to report — so far, so good! (Knock on wood - apparently, it can strike up to 2 weeks after ingesting contaminated food. OMNILUX USE CODE: HTBLO10 for all Omnilux red light therapy products. Boost your collagen and your glow🌟 Deanna shares her new love for Jennifer Aniston’s PVolve advertised as “The method that moves with you for life.” Emily here: Okay! I’m sold! And Deanna and Emily share all of their Earlybird dance party wins and losses - including the Emily’s jeans that were forever stained by mustard from the post dance party street meat. And this is the TikTok creator who has Deanna in an absolute chock hold with her iced coffee drinks. While Deanna has not purchased an espresso machine, she did get the Nescafe Gold instant espresso powder and it is DELICIOUS. We dedicate this episode to “Fax-y”, sorry we couldn’t recognize your greatness at the time. Love ya! Emily + Deanna When you support our sponsors, you are supporting us at HTBLO! NIRA LASER CODE: HTBLO for 10% off the incredible at home laser. Say Goodbye To Wrinkles! The NIRA laser is FDA approved and made in the USA 🇺🇸 THE MONTAGE QUEEN CODE: HTBLO for 5% off all packages. Perfect for a birthday, anniversary, memorial or B’nai Mitzvah. All TMQ videos come with a 100% snooze-free guarantee! OMNILUX USE CODE: HTBLO10 for all Omnilux red light therapy products. Boost your collagen and your glow🌟( Devotees — Deanna, Emily and Kim Kardashian approve this message) Join us on Instagram: htblo, deannamcheng, fredafoster and TikTok HOW TO BE LESS OLD is available on APPLE PODCAST + SPOTIFY - follow our show! Please rate and review with 5 stars! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit howtobelessold.substack.com/subscribe

  7. Jul 3

    HTBLO x Meet the Mess = The Ultimate LOVE ISLAND Roundtable

    Recently Deanna wrote The Ultimate Guide to Love Island Lingo, covering terms coming out of this season of Love Island. One of our first comments was from esteemed novelist, friend and Meet the Mess substacker Jen Lancaster: So, true to form, we hopped on the next zoom with Co-Meet the Mess Hosts Karyn Bosnak and Jen Lancaster. * We broke down our feelings on some of the major couples after the most recent movie night, IYKYK * We talked about the magic and absurdity of the entire concept * Dug into a dusting of terms * We discuss where Taylor’s wedding might actually be held * and most importantly, we met Benito, Karyn’s new baby kitten wehavenowords When you support our sponsors, you are supporting us at HTBLO! NIRA LASER CODE: HTBLO for 10% off the incredible at home laser. Say Goodbye To Wrinkles! The NIRA laser is FDA approved and made in the USA 🇺🇸 THE MONTAGE QUEEN CODE: HTBLO for 5% off all packages. Perfect for a birthday, anniversary, memorial or B’nai Mitzvah. All TMQ videos come with a 100% snooze-free guarantee! OMNILUX USE CODE: HTBLO10 for all Omnilux red light therapy products. Boost your collagen and your glow🌟( Devotees — Deanna, Emily and Kim Kardashian approve this message) Join us on Instagram: htblo, deannamcheng, fredafoster and TikTok HOW TO BE LESS OLD is available on APPLE PODCAST + SPOTIFY - follow our show! Please rate and review with 5 stars! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit howtobelessold.substack.com/subscribe

  8. Jun 23

    Why We’re Drinking Proffee, Funding Robo-Advisors, and Loving the World Cup

    Hello! Great to see you on this bustling Tuesday. We had a great time on the pod this week. We discuss the Trader Joe’s Mini Canvas Tote bag craze! 🛍️ These very cute totes launched on 6/17 and are expected to sell out quickly. They are made of a heavy duty canvas blend with pockets on each side. As we discussed they are not built for a full grocery haul. But we could absolutely see ourselves using one to pick up bits and bobs whilst bopping around this summer. NIRA LASER CODE: HTBLO for 10% off the incredible at home laser. Say Goodbye To Wrinkles! The NIRA laser is FDA approved and made in the USA 🇺🇸 Lines were down the block to score one of these cuties for just $2.99/ a bag. Missed out? Not in the mood to search? You can grab any of the above colors on Poshmark, right now, for $12 a bag! Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out our listener survey! It helps us curate content that better serves you, our gorgeous subscribers. Haven’t filled out yet? If you have 30 seconds to spare — click here! We are still buzzing from our proffee (protein coffee) and FIFA World Cup mania. Gentle reminder: neither of us have watched a single match! That said we can’t get over how much love there is for us and our country. Laughing that the fellow below is highlighting our “ranch sauce” — who knew ranch was helping anchor the American dream? Let the great international sleepover continue! We also discuss how Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke is bringing the tradwife corner of the web into our line of sight. Can you be a lady who churns butter, shuns modern convinces and be a social media influencer that accepts brand deals? Those philosophies seem to be at odds, yet the movement is strong. We understand the desire for simpler, less complicated times, but we are worried it’s moving us towards olden times and the olden laws that came with it like…um….voting? (or lack thereof) Lastly, we enjoy some of the very good financial advice from youth Vivian Tu, host of Networth and Chill with Your Rich Bff aka your favorite Wall Street girlie. Check out her 3 Simple Steps to Start Investing From Scratch. We think she does an excellent job breaking down investing into bite-sized, digestible bits. Plus, she introduced us to robo-advisors! If you don’t feel confident in your ability to choose stocks but you don’t want to pay the steep fees associated with a financial advisor - you may want to give these AI powered Robo-advisor a spin. Love ya! Emily + Deanna When you support our sponsors, you are supporting us at HTBLO! NIRA LASER CODE: HTBLO for 10% off the incredible at home laser. Say Goodbye To Wrinkles! The NIRA laser is FDA approved and made in the USA 🇺🇸 THE MONTAGE QUEEN CODE: HTBLO for 5% off all packages. Perfect for a birthday, anniversary, memorial or B’nai Mitzvah. All TMQ videos come with a 100% snooze-free guarantee! OMNILUX USE CODE: HTBLO10 for all Omnilux red light therapy products. Boost your collagen and your glow🌟( Devotees — Deanna, Emily and Kim Kardashian approve this message) Join us on Instagram: htblo, deannamcheng, fredafoster and TikTok HOW TO BE LESS OLD is available on APPLE PODCAST + SPOTIFY - follow our show! Please rate and review with 5 stars! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit howtobelessold.substack.com/subscribe

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Deanna Cheng and Emily Foster are going to ask the questions, download the apps, discuss the fashion, and try out the gadgets. We will make the mistakes so you don't have to. howtobelessold.substack.com

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  • Creator
    How To Be Less Old
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Deanna Cheng & Emily Foster
  • Show Website
    How To Be Less Old Podcast

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