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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 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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A New Look At Weed

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Can we have a healthy, balanced relationship with our marijuana intake that fits into our lifestyle we want it to? Yes weed can! This week Raj and Noah welcome Krishna Andavolu, journalist and host of Weediquette, to talk through what to do if you get too high, how different the different strains really are, and how to adapt to all the new norms of marijuana.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.
We're taking a quick break but we'll be back next week! In the meantime, we wanted to share an episode you might've missed before!------Taking care of your teeth is tricky. If you asked a random person how they deal with their dental health, their answer is likely to contain some mixture of confusion, shame and anxiety. It can be hard to even know if you're doing what you're supposed to. This week, Raj and Noah welcome Dr. Stephanie Dumanian, owner of Park Lex 60 Dental and has worked with celebrities, pro athletes and models, to find out how we’re all doing dental care wrong and how we can do it 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.
The eyes have it! This week Raj and Noah see what they can see and welcome ophthalmologist Dr. Amanda Redfern to talk about all about our vision and the real effect screen time can have on our sight, whether glasses are inevitable, and teach us the 20/20/20 rule.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.
Blood pressure this, cholesterol that, already we're talking about some confusing matters of the heart. How do we make sense of it all? This week Raj and Noah welcome cardiologist Dr. Guilly Rebagay to talk about the value of exercise, lifestyle decisions, and all the things we can do to help get our hearts right.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.
Look, we KNOW! It feels like a drag to eat veggies and incorporate them well into your diet, is there a way to do it that doesn't feel bad?This week Raj and Noah welcome author and vegan chef Priyanka Naik to talk us through best practices for protein intake, living a life of sustainability, and the best ways to thrive within a plant-forward diet.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.
Let's get ready to rumble! Respectfully and gently! This week Raj and Noah welcome Adriana Alejandre, trauma therapist and founder of Latinx Therapy to talk us through best practices for conflict resolution, the way non-verbal communication affects us, and the most effective ways to disagree with those you love.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.
Water water everywhere, but how much should we drink? This week Raj and Noah get their liquids on and welcome Colleen Muñoz Director and Co-Founder of Hydration Health Center, to talk through the health of hydration, alternatives to water, how best to get those pesky electrolytes we all need.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.
Blue bins, green bins, have we BEEN recycling wrong?? This week Raj and Noah work up the nerve to conserve and welcome Nena Shaw Director of Resource Conservation and Sustainability Division at the EPA, to talk through the problem with plastics, making haste with food waste, and how to re-imagine our narrow definitions of what it means to integrate recycling into our 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.
Summer's here and the time is right for fun in the sun! But before we go full Sheryl Crow, how do we protect ourselves from our big shiny friend? (and foe??) This week, Raj and Noah dermatologist Dr. Anthony Rossi to break down the meaning of SPF numbers, answer if there's a safe way to tan, and how to read the fine print on our sunscreen bottles.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.
Finally, the one about friendship! There's no way we're all maintaining our adult relationships in modern life exactly right, so this week, Raj and Noah welcome writer and author of the new book Modern Friendship Anna Goldfarb to talk about how to infuse our most important relationships with fun, integrity, and intention.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.
We all know the famous expression about NOT doing something where you eat, but is it possible that the germs are unavoidable in our favorite restaurants? This week, Noah and Raj welcome back author Jason Tetro, AKA The Germ Guy, to talk all about how to be vigilant against bacteria when going out for meals.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.
We all experience wear and tear on our bodies, it's the cost of being alive! But how do we make sense of the problem of pain? This week, Raj and Noah welcome anesthesiologist Dr. Darryl Brown to help us make sense of our physical hurt and how to treat it well. 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.
Maybe you're an aspiring wino, maybe you wanna be able to identify the notes and fruits and details of a glass of red at parties. Either way, this week, Raj and Noah welcome expert sommelier Doug Frost to help elevate your drink game and demystify wine from something intimidating to something enjoyable.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.
Look, nobody LOVES flying. So how do we make the best of not-ideal travel situation? Seat choice, food options, aisle etiquette, there's a way to do these things better and make traveling the friendly skies even friendlier. Luckily this week, Raj and Noah welcome back HuffPost senior reporter and travel expert Caroline Bologna to tell us all how we're doing flights wrong and how to do them right.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.
We all have to clean our spaces, and it's annoying, but is it possible to make it something you love to do? Our guest seems to think so! This week Raj and Noah welcome back Patric Richardson, author of the book House Love, to teach us best practices for keeping our places tidy, the best cadence for how often to dust and vacuum, and how to transform our mundane tasks into our little joys.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.
Do you know what your kitty wants, and are you giving them everything they deserve? This week, Raj and Noah welcome Dr. Mikel Delgado scientist and cat behaviorist to help unlock the minds of our closest feline friends and discuss ways to keep them purr-fectly happy.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.
We're heading back into the bathroom this week to tackle a topic we all (hopefully) do frequently. Noah and Raj welcome medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatologist and the founder of Ocean Skin & Vein Institute Dr. Divya Shokeen to discuss the surprising ways in which we may be showering wrong, and what we can do to optimize our time bathing.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.
Everyone's trying to keep good hygiene, but how realistic is it to do so in the room of your home where germs can thrive? This week, Noah and Raj welcome author Jason Tetro, AKA The Germ Guy, to talk all the bacteria lurking in our bathrooms, the difference between cleaning and disinfecting, and how to eradicate the bad bathroom germs we encounter in the every day.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.
We know we need to get our daily steps in, but who came up with 10,000 as the goal? Is it possibly to target exercise one area of your body? How do we warm up without exhausting ourselves? This week, Noah and Raj welcome Heather Milton, exercise physiologist and certified strength and conditioning specialist, to talk all about proper methods for warming up, running techniques and all things to help us work it all out.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.
We know doing the dishes is a chore, but are we sure we're effectively cleaning our plates and pans? This week, Noah and Raj welcome Carolyn Forté, executive director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Home Care and Cleaning Lab, to talk about pre-rinsing, hand-washing versus machine washing, and how best we can keep our kitchenware clean.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.
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