Am I Doing It Wrong?

Laundry 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.

When 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.

The 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.

The 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.

In 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.

Expressing gratitude is a way for us to connect as human beings—with each other, and with ourselves—but it might not always be as simple as saying thank you. Today, Raj and Noah chat with Yale professor and host of The Happiness Lab podcast, Dr. Laurie Santos, about how we can bring more gratitude into our lives and how it can benefit all of us for the better. 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.

Green tea, soda, coffee, and energy drinks, oh my! How much do we really know about the caffeine we consume, and what it is doing to our bodies? Raj and Noah are here to investigate, with help from Dr. Marilyn Cornelis, associate professor at Northwestern, an expert on the genetics of coffee consumption and caffeine metabolism. Together, they take a look at what we do and don’t know about caffeine’s effects—both good and bad. 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.

Sometimes it can feel like our emotions control us, our reactions, and even our lives. A little built-up anger, or overwhelming anxiety—it can all be a challenge to deal with in our day-to-day. Thankfully, one of our favorite guests, “the anger professor, ” aka psychologist and professor Dr. Ryan Martin, is back to help us talk through managing our emotions, big and small. He takes Raj and Noah through tips and tricks from his new book Emotion Hacks to help us master all that emotion. 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.

If you’re like us and have been hearing about the dangers of forever chemicals, you might also have the same questions we do: What are forever chemicals? Where do they come from? What are they doing to us? And is there anything we can do about them? To help us address these queries, Raj and Noah chat with Tasha Stoiber, senior scientist at the Environmental Working Group, about all things forever chemicals. 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.

Ending a relationship can be a difficult decision, even if you know it is time to move on. Conflicting and confusing emotions can arise, whether you're the one doing the breaking up or the one being broken up with. Psychotherapist and sex therapist Shadeen Francis joins Raj and Noah to break down the breakup process, from when it might be time to end a relationship, to staying true to yourself in the process. 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.

When do I need to change my oil? How can I find a trustworthy mechanic? What does that mysterious noise my car is making mean? Car maintenance can be intimidating, especially for those of us not used to being in the car repair space. Today, Raj and Noah are joined by car expert Chaya Milchtein, author of Mechanic Shop Femme’s Guide to Car Ownership, who is here to help us become more comfortable with caring for our vehicles so we can stay safe, and they can last longer. 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.

Memories, Memories… Some of us know how quickly they can slip away. From thinking back on our youth and only seeing a fuzzy past, to worrying about our memory failing in our future, what can we do to protect the memory we do have? Raj and Noah chat with Dr. Wendy Suzuki, NYU professor of Neural Science and Psychology and author of Healthy Brain, Happy Life, to address these concerns and learn what we should be doing to maintain our memory. 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.

The mystery of what headaches are and what causes them is one that confounds many of us, including the experts. Luckily, Raj and Noah are here to take a look at what we do know about headaches and how to treat them, with neurology professor Dr. Christopher H. Gottschalk, who established the first headache medicine program at Yale. 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.

Want to improve your style on a budget? Finding yourself overwhelmed every time you walk into a thrift store? Luckily, Emily Ruane, managing editor of HuffPost Shopping, is here to help guide you through a successful thrifting experience. Emily joins Raj and Noah to chat about all things thrifting, from where to shop to how to donate your own clothes. 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.

Are you already struggling to keep up with your New Year’s Resolutions? Or do you struggle to add new habits to your routine? This week, Raj and Noah take a look at how we form new habits and how we can make them easier to add to our daily lives, with Wendy Wood, behavioral scientist and author of Good Habits, Bad Habits: The Science of Making Positive Changes Stick. 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.

Why is everyone suddenly obsessed with protein? From shakes and bars to high-protein everything, it can feel impossible to know whether you’re fueling your body or overdoing it. This week, Raj and Noah dive into the protein craze with Elizabeth Dunn, a James Beard Award-winning journalist and co-writer of the Substack Consumed, which is all about helping people navigate the complexities of being an eater in the 21st century. Together, they unpack how much protein we actually need, how to tell if you’re getting too little (or too much), and the smartest ways to get protein in everyday 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.

Welcome to Season 3 of Am I Doing it Wrong? We hope you join us as we strive to find ways to live every day a little better. Struggling to make new friends as an adult? Trying to fight our so-called loneliness epidemic? Join us as we kick off a new season of Am I Doing it Wrong? and wade into the world of adult friendship, and building them to last. This week Raj and Noah welcome psychologist, professor, and author of the book Platonic: How the science of attachment can help you make — and keep — friends, Dr. Marisa G. Franco to chat about how we can continue to make new friends, even as we grow older. 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.

Am I Doing It Wrong? — the hit conversation show that explores the all-too-human anxieties we have about trying to get our lives right — is coming back for its third season. Each week hosts Raj Punjabi-Johnson and Noah Michelson will once again enlist experts and guests with big opinions to debate and strategize the best ways to wrangle everything that’s constantly thrown at us, but they've got a slew of hot new topics to tackle. From tips on making friends as an adult to decoding the hype around protein to learning how to hack our emotions, by the end of each episode, you'll be wiser, less worried, and more equipped to do every day a little better. New episodes drop every Thursday starting January 1st. 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.

This week Raj and Noah welcome neurologist Dr. Ellen to talk all the epidemic of loneliness, how to combat it, and make the quality connections that sustain a healthy and connected 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.

Scarecrow's not the only one that knows the importance of having a brain! This week Raj and Noah welcome neurologist Dr. Reeta Achari to talk all how brains are like hard drives, if we actually need supplements, and how a healthy brain is connected to a healthy body. 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.