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Am I Doing It Wrong?
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Am I Doing It Wrong? explores the all-too-human anxieties we have about trying to get our lives right. Every week hosts Raj Punjabi-Johnson and Noah Michelson choose a different topic – from saying sorry to casual hookups to fighting climate change – and enlist experts and guests with big opinions to debate and strategize the best ways to tackle everything that’s constantly thrown at us. By the end of each episode, you’ll be wiser, less worried and more equipped to do every day a little better.
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The Art of Snacking
Yesterday00:47:06Summary readyThere always comes a point in the day where we crave a little treat, a snack if you will. Whether it's a handful of nuts or some Flaming Hots, the call of the snack comes for us all. How can we approach snacking in a way that keeps us sated, but also isn’t a bad habit? Well, today Raj and Noah are joined by Dr. Maya Vadiveloo to chat through exactly that. Here’s to better snacking!Want to add to the conversation, or think you might be doing something wrong? Email us at amidoingitwrong@huffpost.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryDemystifying Meditation: How To Start And Why It Can Change Your Life
1w ago00:57:32Summary readyMindfulness, yoga, mantras—even wellness apps! We hear about all these ways to center ourselves, especially in relation to the practice of meditation. But what is actually considered meditation? What benefits do we see from it? Raj and Noah chat with Dr. Rashmi Bismark, a preventive medicine physician with an expertise in public health and meditation, about all things meditation and how you can bring the practice into your life.Want to add to the conversation, or think you might be doing something wrong? Email us at amidoingitwrong@huffpost.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryThe Lowdown on Inflammation
2w ago00:46:33Summary readyWhat even is inflammation? That is a question you might be asking yourself as you read about anti-inflammatory supplements or hear about foods that can worsen inflammation. Today, Raj and Noah are joined by Dr. Tamiko Katsumoto, Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Immunology and Rheumatology at Stanford University, to break down what exactly inflammation is, what it means for our bodies, and how we can improve our relationship with it.Want to add to the conversation, or think you might be doing something wrong? Email us at amidoingitwrong@huffpost.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryEverything You Need to Know Before You Adopt a Pet
3w ago00:34:39Summary readyOne of the simplest joys in life, at least for many of us (I’m looking at you dog haters), is having a pet companion to keep us company. But adopting a pet comes with a lot of responsibility (now I’m looking at you, irresponsible dog owners), and it can be hard to know where to start. Today, Raj and Noah sit down with Rachael Ziering, founding executive director of Muddy Paws Rescue, and special guest Earl—their largest foster dog ever at 162 pounds—to make sure we know everything and anything about pet adoption, before we bring a new furry friend into our homes.Update: Since we recorded this episode, Earl has been adopted!Want to add to the conversation, or think you might be doing something wrong? Email us at amidoingitwrong@huffpost.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryClever Tips for Tackling Clutter and Keeping It From Taking Over Your Life
4w ago00:47:50Summary readyLaundry piles, miscellaneous papers lying around, or even just items with nowhere to be put away—all these little things build up to what one might consider clutter. But is that clutter always bad? How is it impacting our mental health? Well, licensed marriage and family therapist turned interior designer, Anita Yokota, joins Raj and Noah to break down what clutter means to us, from simple messes to something attached to our psyche and well-being. And of course, how we can get a start decluttering in our own lives.Want to add to the conversation, or think you might be doing something wrong? Email us at amidoingitwrong@huffpost.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryTips For A Better Workout From Peloton’s Tunde Oyeneyin
Apr 900:40:51Summary readyWhen crafting a workout plan that works for you, it can be hard to even find a starting point, much less a consistent approach. Well, luckily for us all, Raj and Noah are joined by author, actress, and Peloton Instructor extraordinaire Tunde Oyeneyin to unpack working out and how we can incorporate consistent workouts into our busy lives.Want to add to the conversation, or think you might be doing something wrong? Email us at amidoingitwrong@huffpost.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryUnpacking the Truth About Sugar
Apr 200:49:03Summary readyThe word sugar might make some of us react in fear when we see it on a food label, or maybe even confusion—Added sugars? Processed sugars? What does it all mean? Dietitian and cookbook author Maya Feller joins Raj and Noah to unpack all things sugar, from how much we should be consuming to what good and bad sugar really is.Want to add to the conversation, or think you might be doing something wrong? Email us at amidoingitwrong@huffpost.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryThe Science Of Napping & Hacks For Getting Your Best Nap Ever
Mar 2600:55:28Summary readyThe act of napping can be very polarizing. Some of us are nap people, and some of us aren’t, while others struggle to define what length of time even qualifies as a nap. Thankfully, so we can rest easy, Raj and Noah chat with napping expert and professor Dr. Sara Mednick, author of The Hidden Power of the Downstate, and demystify the world of naps.Want to add to the conversation, or think you might be doing something wrong? Email us at amidoingitwrong@huffpost.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryBonus Episode with NPR's Life Kit: Where Professional Advice Givers Get the Best Advice
Mar 2400:48:56Summary readyIn this very special bonus episode of Am I Doing It Wrong? Raj and Noah are joined by Marielle Segarra, host of NPR’s Life Kit, to discuss advice giving. The three chat about sourcing good advice, the best advice they’ve been giving, and how they select topics for their respective shows. Tune in to get the best advice on advice giving!Want to add to the conversation, or think you might be doing something wrong? Email us at amidoingitwrong@huffpost.com.TW: This episode contains a brief mention of sexual abuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Introducing: But What Do I Know?
Mar 2000:01:33Summary readySomewhere between girl chat and a how-to guide, But What Do I Know? returns this Spring with a new tone and new guests, but the same curiosity from the beginning. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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