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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 9, 2026 • 41min
Tips For A Better Workout From Peloton’s Tunde Oyeneyin
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.
Apr 2, 2026 • 49min
Unpacking the Truth About Sugar
Maya Feller, a registered dietitian and cookbook author, breaks down what sugar is and how the body uses it. She covers recommended limits, why we crave sugar, and how excess sugar affects metabolism. Practical tips include reading labels, timing and pairing foods, small habit changes, and the pros and cons of artificial sweeteners.
Mar 26, 2026 • 55min
The Science Of Napping & Hacks For Getting Your Best Nap Ever
Sara Mednick, cognitive neuroscientist and UC Irvine professor who studies sleep and naps. She defines what counts as a nap and explains ideal durations. She breaks down nap sleep stages and how certain naps can match night sleep for learning. Practical tips cover timing, alarms, quick micro-naps, alternatives to napping, and workplace nap culture.
Mar 24, 2026 • 49min
Bonus Episode with NPR's Life Kit: Where Professional Advice Givers Get the Best Advice
Marielle Segarra, host of NPR's Life Kit who covers practical life skills and health, brings reporting and personal perspective. They explore where to find solid advice and how topics are chosen. Short, practical strategies for anxiety, boundaries, hygiene, and making daily life easier come up. Conversations also touch on facing mortality and when to step back from sensitive subjects.
Mar 20, 2026 • 2min
Introducing: But What Do I Know?
A fresh relaunch with candid, imperfect conversations about surprising life moments. The show dives into confusing, humbling experiences that spark curiosity and growth. New voices and renewed energy bring a playful, how-to vibe. Listeners are invited to subscribe and join the ongoing exploration.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 38min
Practical Tips For Practicing Gratitude That Could Change Your Life
Dr. Laurie Santos, Yale psychology professor and host of The Happiness Lab, studies practical happiness tools. She discusses what gratitude is and why it matters. She covers physical and social benefits, simple daily rituals and delight practices. She explains writing and delivering gratitude letters, using negative visualization, and starting small to build lasting habits.
Mar 12, 2026 • 30min
Everything You Need To Know About Caffeine
Dr. Marilyn Cornelis, an associate professor at Northwestern who studies genetics of coffee and caffeine metabolism, joins to break down caffeine science. Hear how it works in the brain and why people react differently. Learn the differences between coffee, tea, sodas and energy drinks. Get practical talk on safe limits, jitters, tolerance and when to be cautious.
Mar 5, 2026 • 47min
Tips and Tricks for Managing our Emotions
Dr. Ryan Martin, psychologist and professor nicknamed the 'anger professor' and author of Emotional Hacks, shares practical emotion regulation strategies. He explains why small, repeatable hacks often help more than big life changes. Topics include stimulus control, mood and grounding routines, interpretation shifts, building a personal hack pack, and when hacks need to be paired with therapy.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 45min
Here’s What You Need To Know About Forever Chemicals
Tasha Stoiber, senior scientist at the Environmental Working Group who studies contaminants in water and consumer products. She explains what PFAS are and why they persist. She outlines where PFAS show up in everyday items, who is most exposed, and practical ways to reduce contact. She also discusses testing, filtration, and safer product choices.
Feb 19, 2026 • 1h 4min
How to Make a Breakup as Healthy as Possible
Shadeen Francis, psychotherapist, sex therapist, and cultural strategist, helps navigate breakups with compassion and clarity. She talks about when to pause before ending things, how to set boundaries and practice patience, best logistics for a respectful goodbye, why ghosting hurts, and tools for grieving and healing. Practical, humane guidance for ending relationships with care.
