Am I Doing It Wrong?

The supplement craze does not seem to be going anywhere, but it does seem harder and harder to know when, which, and if you should be taking any. From creatine to Vitamin D, there are a million things that we are told we should be taking to make us healthier, but are they all really helping us? Luckily, Raj and Noah are joined by just the guy to help us unpack this complicated world: chef, dietici...

Why do we dream? What even is a dream? And can we control our dreams? Those are just a couple of the questions surrounding the mystery that is dreaming. Today, Raj and Noah dive into the murky dreamworld with postdoctoral fellow in the Cambridge Consciousness and Cognition Laboratory , Karen Konkoly , where she explores consciousness in the dreaming brain and specializes in lucid dreaming, to find...

Taking a trip by oneself can be a fulfilling way to see the world, but it can also be daunting if you’re used to traveling with friends or family. Luckily, Raj and Noah have THE travel expert to help us get into going places solo. Blogger, author, and a traveler who has visited every country in the world, Jessica Nabongo shares some of her tips and tricks that she's picked up over the years, in ho...

Going to the doctor can be some scary business, whether you have medical anxiety or not. Today, Raj and Noah are joined by Dr. Milna Rufin , internist and Clinic Director of the Residents program at NYU Langone, who helps us learn how to make the most of our (hopefully) annual doctors’ visits, and what we could be doing better to get better care. Want to add to the conversation, or think you might...

There 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...

Mindfulness, 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 b...

What 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 bodi...

One 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...

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...

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 doin...

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 wro...

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 mi...

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...

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 t...

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 caffein...

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 th...

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...

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...

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 w...

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 wha...

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...

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...

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 conversati...

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...

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, pro...