Am I Doing This Right?
Corinne Foxx and Natalie McMillan
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How To Rest: The Lost Art of Relaxing
Am I Doing This Right?
08/23/22 • 36 min
OUR HOSTS:
Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx
Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan
What we're drinking: 2020 Kallan Vintners Anza Diem Zinfandel
TOPIC:
Rest is one of the most underrated, yet critical factors for overall health. It heals your body, decreases stress, increases productivity, and so much more. But, it often gets pushed to the bottom of the priority list. On today’s episode, we break down the difference between active and passive rest, the seven different types of rest, and how to address each deficit. We share our favorite activities for winding down and recharging, and our go-to tools for implementing rest into our daily lives.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Signs that you’re not getting enough rest
- The negative side effects of prolonged physical, mental, and/or emotional stress
- Learning how to define who you are outside of your job title
- The two components of physical rest
- Why we love taking mini breaks throughout the day to rest and refocus
- Recognizing when you’re experiencing sensory overload
- Simple ways to incorporate more active and passive rest into your life
EPISODES MENTIONED:
Episode 18 - Time Management: How To Get More Done In Less Time
Episode 66 - Joyful Living: How To Have More Fun As An Adult with Author Catherine Price
END OF THE SHOW:
Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Dakota Johnson
WINE RATING:
2020 Kallan Vintners Anza Diem Zinfandel = 7 / Dakota
WRAP UP:
To wrap up the episode, we play Fuck, Marry, Kill. Corinne gives Nat the impossible line-up of bagels, donuts, and cinnamon rolls. Nat takes Corinne back in time and asks her to choose between King Tut, George Washington, and Shakespeare.
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Student Loans 101: How To Not Get Screwed
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08/30/22 • 42 min
OUR HOSTS:
Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx
Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan
What we're drinking: 2021 Bodega Garzón Reserva Albariño
TOPIC:
In the US alone, one in three adults under the age of 30 has student debt. It’s a major crisis not only here in the US, but also in the UK, Canada, and Australia. On today’s episode, we break down how student loans work, what to consider before taking one on, and ways to pay down your student debt if you have it. We get into the pros and cons of both private and federal loans and highlight loan forgiveness programs that are available in the US. Plus, we discuss how to avoid accruing student debt in the first place and make the right decision when it comes to investing in your education.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The different federal loans, including Direct Subsidized, Direct Unsubsidized, Direct PLUS, and Direct Consolidation Loans
- How to decide between federal and private loans (or a mix of both)
- The consequences of delinquent and defaulted loans
- The ideal debt-to-income ratio and why you want to try and maintain it
- Different tuition reimbursement programs
- How to customize a repayment plan that matches your ability to pay
EPISODES MENTIONED:
Episode 82 - Mortgages 101: A Basic Bitch's Guide to Buying a Home
Episode 41 - How to Have Less Shame and Guilt about Having Debt with Budget Expert Allison Baggerly
END OF THE SHOW:
Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Gina Rodriguez
WINE RATING:
2021 Bodega Garzón Reserva Albariño = 8 / Gina Rodriguez
WRAP UP:
To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Unpopular Opinion. Corinne has a hot take about getting her blood drawn, and Natalie recently discovered that possums are her new favorite animal.
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Toxic Traits, Solicited Advice, and The Audacity
Am I Doing This Right?
07/04/23 • 52 min
OUR HOSTS:
Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx
Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan
What we're drinking: Weird Tea - Organic Chamomile Hibiscus Iced Tea
TOPIC:
We’re covering everything that’s been making us think lately, like what our toxic traits are and why every man genuinely believes he could land a commercial airplane in an emergency situation. We discuss all things aquatic from the Titanic submersible to extreme weather on cruise ships and even recap the new Little Mermaid. This is one of our mix-of-everything episodes, so join us as we catch up!
In this episode, we discuss:
- The fine line between confidence and delusion
- Nat’s new trick that helps her arrive on time
- Why we won’t be going on a cruise anytime soon
- New criteria for our vacation destinations
- The best rom-com of all time
- How Nat ended up on a government watch list
RESOURCES:
Episode 53. DBA, LLC, WTF?: How To Choose The Right Business Structure For You
Episode 90. Flying Solo: How To Travel Alone with Travel Concierge Jen Tenzer
END OF THE SHOW:
Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Tom Hanks
DRINK RATING:
Weird Tea - Organic Chamomile Hibiscus Iced Tea = 4 / Tom Hanks
WRAP UP:
To wrap up the episode, we play Solicited Advice and Overrated/Underrated. We share our POV on solo traveling abroad and helping a loved one experiencing addiction. Our food edition of overrated/underrated sparks debate about different types of pizza and pies.
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Scary Movies, Nostalgia & Overrated/Underrated
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11/14/23 • 25 min
TOPIC:
This week we are hanging out and catching up on life! Natalie is back from an activity-filled couple of days that include a JoBros concert and a movie theater experience featuring The Killers of the Flower Moon — and the fire department. We recap details from our spooky night staycation at The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, and discuss movies that should (and shouldn’t) be on the Scariest Movies of All Time list. Corrine is feeling refreshed after her trip to New York and Natalie is prepping for a trip to The Bay for a friend’s baby shower. This leads to a conversation about smells that bring up the energy of nostalgia. And! we can’t help but comment on how our Hottie of the Week is simply... unproblematic.
OUR HOSTS:
Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx
Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan
What we're drinking: Boylan Bottling Company Original Birch Beer
In this episode, we discuss:
- Root Beer that tastes like the dentist’s office
- Natalie’s experience at the JoBros concert
- A fire department experience feat. The Killers of the Flower Moon
- Corinne and Natalie’s spooky night staycation recap
- Corinne’s trip to New York and Natalie’s upcoming trip to The Bay
- The nostalgic déjà vu energy of certain scents
- The unproblematic nature of Zach Efron
END OF THE SHOW:
Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Zac Efron
RESOURCES:
I ate at every Margaritaville in the Country YouTube Documentary
I Drove to Every Margaritaville in the USA YouTube Documentary
DRINK RATING:
Boylan Bottling Company Original Birch Beer = 8 / Zac
WRAP UP:
To wrap up the episode, we play Overrated/Underrated. Corinne is firm on her stance that hamburgers are overrated and that hot dogs just *hit different*. Corinne specifically likes hers with sauerkraut when leaning into her German heritage or topped with little pickles, onion, mustard, and ketchup... like a burger. Natalie thinks documentaries are overrated, but YouTube documentaries — and their obscure topics — are highly underrated and! will get you invested.
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How To Sleep Better
Am I Doing This Right?
04/04/23 • 39 min
OUR HOSTS:
Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx
Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan
What we're drinking: Calypso Southern Peach Lemonade
TOPIC:
If sleep is essential to every process in the body, why is it so hard to fall (and stay) asleep? In this episode, we get into popular theories of why humans sleep, the different phases of the REM cycle, and top tips to wake up feeling refreshed and well-rested. This one is for all our insomnia girlies, so listen in if you’re looking for tangible ways to improve your sleep!
In this episode, we discuss:
- How much sleep we need at different stages of life
- The short and long term effects of sleep deprivation
- The most important REM cycle stage
- What the circadian rhythm is and how to hack it
- Science-backed advice for falling asleep earlier and faster
- What to do if you’re always tired when you wake up
- Why it’s so important to maintain a consistent sleep schedule
RESOURCES:
Episode 52. Nighttime Routines
END OF THE SHOW:
Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Elle Fanning
DRINK RATING:
Calypso Southern Peach Lemonade = 4 / Elle
WRAP UP:
To wrap up the episode, we play Recent Obsessions. Corinne discovered Married at First Sight and has fully gone down the MAFS rabbit hole. Meanwhile, Natalie can’t get enough of the videos where Ben Affleck flexes his Spanish-speaking skills.
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Love Languages & Attachment Styles: How To Build Healthier Relationships
Am I Doing This Right?
12/07/21 • 34 min
OUR HOSTS:
Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx
Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan
What we're drinking: 2018 Lucienne Pinot Noir
TOPIC:
You’ve likely heard references to love languages and attachment styles, but in today’s episode, we break down what those actually mean. Maybe you’ve never really analyzed your behavior in relationships and pinpointed how you express your love, but you’ve probably noticed repeating patterns in your love life. Are you the type that enjoys picking out the perfect gift? Or maybe you like to make coffee for your partner with just the right amount of sugar? We also discuss what terms like avoidant-dismissive and anxious-preoccupied mean, and how you can work on feeling more secure with yourself and your relationships.
Check out these two quizzes to discover your love language and attachment style:
In this episode, we discuss:
- Dr. Gary Chapman’s The 5 Love Languages
- Details of each love language and attachment style
- The benefits of knowing your primary love language and attachment style
- How to build a secure attachment for relationship longevity
- How knowing your love language and attachment style can be utilized to strengthen the relationships
- Our personal love languages and attachment styles
END OF THE SHOW:
Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Miley Cyrus
WINE RATING: 7.5/Hannah Montana
WRAP UP:
To wrap up the episode, we play Unpopular Opinion. Corinne has a hot take on mac and cheese, and Natalie comes clean about her feelings on Nickelback.
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All Things Magic, OG MTV and Unpopular Opinions
Am I Doing This Right?
10/17/23 • 32 min
TOPIC:
We’re back... with more treats from Thailand! This week we’re hanging out and catching up. We start by swapping weekend stories, including a trip to The Magic Castle, which lands us on the topic of all things magic! First off, where’s it been and why don’t we know more people in the magic industry? We explore different types and categories of magic, and Corinne shares an exciting magic experience featuring David Blaine and Dave Brown.
Then, Corinne and Natalie reminisce on OG TV shows like Next — which could have been an inspiration for dating apps — and the extreme amount of money each Extreme Makeover costs. This spirals into an exploration of TV categories from the 2000s and now, and of course, that includes a recap of the drama from this season of Love is Blind.
OUR HOSTS:
Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx
Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan
What we're drinking: Chrysanthemum Chamomile with Honey Drink from Thailand
What we're eating: Coconut Puff Cake Pandan with Dewberry Filling and Coconut Crispy Roll from Thailand
In this episode, we discuss:
- A taste test of treats from Thailand (thanks Moss!)
- Weekend updates involving Santa Barbara, The Magic Castle, and weddings
- Why we don’t talk about magic and where it went after the early 2000s
- Corinne’s magic experience with David Blaine and Dave Brown
- A look back at Next and Extreme Makeover (Home Edition)
- Popular reality TV categories: unseen marriage, weird TLC shows, rich drama
- Unpopular Opinions about the anxieties of modern TV and the Best Movie of All Time
END OF THE SHOW:
Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: David Blaine
DRINK RATING:
Chrysanthemum Chamomile with Honey Drink from Thailand = 9 / David
WRAP UP:
To wrap up the episode, we’re playing Unpopular Opinion. Corinne thinks modern TV is hard to watch (unless you binge), and Natalie is offended that Citizen Kane is listed as the Best Movie of All Time, especially in comparison to the first color movie of all time, The Wizard of Oz.
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Healthy Habits To Keep You 100
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01/18/22 • 39 min
OUR HOSTS:
Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx
Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan
What we're drinking: Sterling Vineyards Calistoga Sangiovese
TOPIC:
January is the perfect time to make a plan and book your annual doctors appointments一and yes, that includes going to the dentist. Today, we’re talking about the importance of seeing your doctors regularly, and what you can do in between those appointments to stay healthy. We also discuss how frequency of appointments and the type of doctor's visits that we have change over time, especially as we age. Tune in to hear our conversation about how to stay on top of your health and advice for making those appointments a little less daunting.
In this episode, we discuss:
- What to expect at various doctor’s visits
- Shopping around for the best doctor for you
- How often you should be seeing your primary care physician and speciality doctors
- What do you need to be doing to make sure that your body is in tip top shape
- Tips for your annual and daily health habits
END OF THE SHOW:
Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Adam Levine
WINE RATING:
Sterling Vineyards Calistoga Sangiovese = 2/Adam Levine
WRAP UP:
To wrap up the episode, we play Overrated/Underrated. Natalie feels like self-checkout always ends up attracting more attention than regular check-out, and thus, is overrated, but New Girl is way underrated. Corrine doesn’t care how many billionaires swear by it, because she thinks that oatmeal is overrated and cereal is underrated. Plus, we share our favorite nostalgic sugary cereals!
We have a brand new newsletter for our Am I community. You can sign up for the newsletter on our website: amidoingthisrightpod.com
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You Got Jury Duty... Now What?
Am I Doing This Right?
10/24/23 • 45 min
TOPIC:
This week we’re talking about the universally dreaded topic of... jury duty. We cover what to do if and when you get summoned — because you will! — how to postpone jury duty, jury duty standards, and how the jury duty process works. First, Natalie is embracing what she loves in the form of ET content, and Corinne is curious about why she’s dreaming about Chad Michael Murray.
Then, we unveil the history around jury duty, including civic responsibility and what the jury duty process looks like. We also debunk jury duty standards and share the process from beginning to end, depending on the length of the trial! Plus, we have some interesting jury duty stories featuring OJ Simpson, Harvey Weinstein, and a Hollywood sex therapist murder trial!
OUR HOSTS:
Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx
Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan
What we're drinking: GT’s Synergy Living in Gratitude Kombucha
In this episode, we discuss:
- Chad Michael Murray and the significance of Freaky Friday
- The history of jury duty and civic responsibility
- Can you postpone jury duty? And reasons to be excused from jury duty
- The jury duty process, including deliberations and verdict
- Jury duty standards: payment, clothing, timeline, failure to appear
- Jury duty stories featuring OJ Simpson and Harvey Weinstein
END OF THE SHOW:
Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: James Marsden
DRINK RATING:
GT’s Synergy Living in Gratitude Kombucha = 1.5 / James
WRAP UP:
To wrap up the episode, we’re playing BFF Quiz with a sprinkle of Safari Search. Corinne shares what Natalie would do if she won the lottery, and Natalie illustrates what she and Corinne will be doing when they’re 85. Then, Corinne reveals that she’s been searching for the benefits of body oil and ways to calculate her sleep. Natalie’s been looking up new toothbrushes and retinol cream... and also reveals she’s been searching for vintage Gianni Versace dresses — for days!
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Reignite Your Soul: How To Overcome Burnout
Am I Doing This Right?
08/09/22 • 39 min
OUR HOSTS:
Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx
Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan
What we're drinking: BelColle Simposio Barolo
TOPIC:
Between the pandemic, downturn in the economy, and everyday responsibilities, it’s no wonder that Americans are experiencing burnout at record rates. Today, we’re diving into what burnout is, signs that it might be affecting your life, and steps to overcome it.
We break down the three types of burnout and how to recognize the symptoms of each one. We also share helpful journaling exercises and tools to get to the root cause of your burnout. At the end of the show, we answer listener questions about long-distance relationships, setting and upholding boundaries, and providing support for a loved one who is grieving.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why it’s critical to address burnout
- Negative impacts of work-related stress, including lack of interest, motivation, energy, and physical fatigue
- Which industry is most affected by employee burnout
- How to deal with dysfunctional workplace dynamics
- Taking a close look at your mindset and assumptions about your work
- Ways is to reduce exposure to job-related stress
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Episode 97 - Peace out Peacefully: When and How to Quit Your Job
END OF THE SHOW:
Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: David Harbour, aka Hopper from Stranger Things
WINE RATING:
BelColle Simposio Barolo = 3 / Hopper
WRAP UP:
To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie give their take on questions submitted by the Am I community. They share their experiences with long term relationships, getting really clear about your boundaries, and comforting a partner who is experiencing grief.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Am I Doing This Right? have?
Am I Doing This Right? currently has 178 episodes available.
What topics does Am I Doing This Right? cover?
The podcast is about How To, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Am I Doing This Right??
The episode title 'How To Rest: The Lost Art of Relaxing' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Am I Doing This Right??
The average episode length on Am I Doing This Right? is 42 minutes.
How often are episodes of Am I Doing This Right? released?
Episodes of Am I Doing This Right? are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Am I Doing This Right??
The first episode of Am I Doing This Right? was released on Aug 6, 2020.
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