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Am I Doing It Wrong?

Am I Doing It Wrong?

HuffPost 101 Episodes Jun 11, 2026

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.

Episodes

Supplements: What’s Real, What’s Fake, and What You Need To Watch Out For
Supplements: What’s Real, What’s Fake, and What You Need To Watch Out For Jun 11, 2026 51:15 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 And Can We Control Them? Our Chat With A Dream Scientist
Why Do We Dream And Can We Control Them? Our Chat With A Dream Scientist Jun 4, 2026 38:32 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 o
The Joys Of Solo Travel — And How To Take The Best Trip Ever
The Joys Of Solo Travel — And How To Take The Best Trip Ever May 28, 2026 44:41 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
How to Maximize Your Annual Doctor’s Visit
How to Maximize Your Annual Doctor’s Visit May 21, 2026 53:38 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 b
The Art of Snacking
The Art of Snacking May 14, 2026 47:06 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 t
Demystifying Meditation: How To Start And Why It Can Change Your Life
Demystifying Meditation: How To Start And Why It Can Change Your Life May 7, 2026 57:32 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 br
The Lowdown on Inflammation
The Lowdown on Inflammation Apr 30, 2026 46:33 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 bodie
Everything You Need to Know Before You Adopt a Pet
Everything You Need to Know Before You Adopt a Pet Apr 23, 2026 34:39 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 g
Clever Tips for Tackling Clutter and Keeping It From Taking Over Your Life
Clever Tips for Tackling Clutter and Keeping It From Taking Over Your Life Apr 16, 2026 47:50 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
Tips For A Better Workout From Peloton’s Tunde Oyeneyin
Tips For A Better Workout From Peloton’s Tunde Oyeneyin Apr 9, 2026 40:51 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
Unpacking the Truth About Sugar
Unpacking the Truth About Sugar Apr 2, 2026 49:03 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 wron
The Science Of Napping & Hacks For Getting Your Best Nap Ever
The Science Of Napping & Hacks For Getting Your Best Nap Ever Mar 26, 2026 55:28 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 migh

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