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Apr 27, 2021 • 39min

Meditation 101: How 10 Minutes Can Improve Your Life

Our Hosts: Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxxNatalie McMillan - @nataliemcmWhat we're drinking: A to Z 2017 Riesling INTROCorinne and Natalie reveal that they have a secret rap single together called, "Key To Da Rover"TOPICMeditation has been scientifically-proven to improve your wellbeing and mindset. This week, we break down why meditation can be an beneficial addition to your routine and how to start meditating, even if you're an absolute beginner. In this episode, we discuss: What meditation isn't What meditation isThe definition of meditationThe mental and physical benefits of meditationsHow meditation changes your brain The types of meditationHow to start meditatingOur favorite meditation appsEND OF SHOWThis week, Corinne and Natalie rate the A to Z 2017 Riesling out of Alicia KeysA to Z 2017 Riesling : Alicia Keys/Alicia KeysTo wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Unpopular Opinion. Natalie reveals that she loves Pitbull un-ironically. Corinne reveals that she doesn't like the beach.If you have any questions or future episode ideas, feel free to DM us @AmIDoingThisRightPod or email us at amidoingthisrightpod@gmail.comCheck out our new website: amidoingthisrightpod.comDon't forget to rate and review the podcast!It really helps us grow!HELPFUL LINKS
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Apr 20, 2021 • 56min

Peace In The Now: How To Embrace The Highs and Lows In Life with Artist and Bestselling Author Morgan Harper Nichols

Our Hosts: Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxxNatalie McMillan - @nataliemcmWhat we're drinking: 2018 Santa Lucia Pinot NoirMeet Our Guest:Morgan Harper Nichols - @morganharpernicholsMorgan's New Book, How Far You've Come Morgan's Podcast, The Morgan Harper Nichols ShowINTROCorinne and Natalie discuss the different local slang from Northern and Southern California.ABOUT OUR GUESTMorgan Harper Nichols is an artist, poet, and singer-songwriter, and musician, whose work is inspired by real life interactions and stories. It was on the road for her music that she cultivated her curiosity and passion for writing, art, and design and slowly began to share her work online where she has grown her audience of millions of people.In 2017, Morgan started a project where she invites people to submit their stories to her website. From there, she creates art as a response to their stories and sends it to them before sharing the work publicly. As an artist, Morgan has collaborated with a wide range of brands including Coach, Adobe, Vogue Singapore, Aerie, and more. As a designer and author, her work is available in many stores, including Anthropologie, Barnes and Noble, and Target. Her book of poetry and art, “All Along You Were Blooming,” is available everywhere books are sold, and she will be releasing her next book, “How Far You Have Come” next week! TOPICHow do we rest in uncertainty and trust the waiting process? This week, we welcome poet and author Morgan Harper Nichols onto the podcast to talk about the importance of reframing the low points in our lives and how we can foster optimism in the wake of disappointment.  In this episode, we discuss: Morgan's journey with her own creativityHow to cultivate resilience in the wake of disappointmentThe power of looking back A deeper explanation of Morgan's popular poemsHow to embrace the unknownMorgan shares one of her poems liveEND OF SHOWThis week, Corinne and Natalie rate the 2018 Santa Lucia Pinot Noir against Tracee Ellis Ross2018 Santa Lucia Pinot Noir: 9.5/Tracee Ellis RossTo wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Would You Rather? Corinne asks Natalie, "Would you rather be free or be totally safe?" Natalie asks Corinne, "Would you be able to go back in time and meet your ancestors or go forward in time and meet your descendants?"If you have any questions or future episode ideas, feel free to DM us @AmIDoingThisRightPod or email us at amidoingthisrightpod@gmail.comCheck out our new website: amidoingthisrightpod.comDon't forget to rate and review the podcast!It really helps us grow!HELPFUL LINKS
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Apr 13, 2021 • 43min

From App to IRL: How to Get Off The Apps and On a Date

Our Hosts: Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxxNatalie McMillan - @nataliemcmWhat we're drinking: Santa Margherita Pinto GrigioINTROCorinne and Natalie discuss Corinne's new show, Dad Stop Embarrassing Me, that will be streaming on Netflix on April 14th. TOPICDo you dread dating apps? This week, we're discussing how to get from an online match to an in-person date, using data-driven dating strategies. Get ready to find your boo!In this episode, we discuss: Our favorite dating profile strategiesHow many apps you should have on your phoneHow to have the best in-app conversation with your matchHow to get out of texting purgatory and on a dateHow to set up a FaceTime dateOur favorite first-date tips and tricksWhat to do after your first date, if you liked them and if you didn't like themEND OF SHOWThis week, Corinne and Natalie rate the Santa Margherita Pinto Grigio against Rege-Jean Page. Santa Margherita Pinto Grigio: 5.75/Rege-Jean PageTo wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Citizen's Arrest. Natalie places a Citizen's Arrest on seeded grapes. Corinne places a Citizen's Arrest on Dorito fingers.If you have any questions or future episode ideas, feel free to DM us @AmIDoingThisRightPod or email us at amidoingthisrightpod@gmail.comCheck out our new website: amidoingthisrightpod.comDon't forget to rate and review the podcast!It really helps us grow!HELPFUL LINKS
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Apr 6, 2021 • 45min

Getting Financially Naked with Author and Personal Finance Expert Erin Lowry

Our Hosts: Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxxNatalie McMillan - @nataliemcmWhat we're drinking: Brandborg 2019 Scarlet Cuvee Rose of Pinot NoirMeet Our Guest:Erin Lowry - @brokemillennialblog Erin's New Book, Broke Millennial Talks MoneyErin's Previous Books, Broke Millennial and Broke Millennial Takes On InvestingINTROCorinne reveals that she recently starting watching Arrested Development. ABOUT OUR GUESTErin Lowry is the author of the three-part Broke Millennial series, including: Broke Millennial, Broke Millennial Takes On Investing and Broke Millennial Talks Money: Scripts, Stories and Advice to Navigate Awkward Financial Conversations. Her first book was named by MarketWatch as one of the best money books of 2017 and her style is often described as refreshing and conversational. Erin's been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and on CBS Sunday Morning, CNBC and The Rachael Ray Show. She has written for The New York Times, USA Today, and Bloomberg Opinion. Erin also regularly speaks at universities and conferences around the country. She spent most of her childhood living in Asia, but now settled in New York City with her husband and their rambunctious dog.TOPICMoney conversations can be awkward, but they don't have to be! This week, we welcome author and personal finance expert Erin Lowry to discuss how we can start money talks with friends and loved ones and how we can feel more confident getting financially naked with anyone. In this episode, we discuss: Why everyone should have a pre-nupHow to tackle difficult money conversationsHow do you go about asking for a raiseHow to set money boundaries with friendsWhat is the definition of being financially nakedHow to build a joint financial goal with your partnerEND OF SHOWThis week, Corinne and Natalie rate the Brandborg 2019 Scarlet Cuvee Rose of Pinot Noir against Dermot Mulroney2017 Donum Year of the Rooster Pinot Noir from the Russian River : 8.25/Dermot MulroneyTo wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Random Trivia. Corinne shares that if you drive South from Detroit, you'll hit Canada. Natalie shares that it is estimated that millions of trees are planted by squirrels, who buy nuts and forget where they put them. If you have any questions or future episode ideas, feel free to DM us @AmIDoingThisRightPod or email us at amidoingthisrightpod@gmail.comCheck out our new website: amidoingthisrightpod.comDon't forget to rate and review the podcast!It really helps us grow!HELPFUL LINKS
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Mar 30, 2021 • 46min

Unexpected Lessons of Adulthood

Our Hosts: Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxxNatalie McMillan - @nataliemcmWhat we're drinking: Muriel Vinas 2010 ViejasINTROCorinne reveals that she's on a self-imposed Amazon break, after a frivolous purchase.TOPICAdulthood comes with a lot of surprises. This week, Corinne and Natalie list all the unexpected life lessons they've learned in adulthood thus far and the things they wished they learned sooner.In this episode, we discuss: Things that are surprisingly expensiveHow your POV on money changes in adulthoodThe unexpected ways we've personally changedThe lessons we've learned in our relationshipsHome tips and tricksRandom life lessons we've learned along the wayEND OF SHOWThis week, Corinne and Natalie rate the Muriel Vinas 2010 Viejas against Drew BarrymoreMuriel Vinas 2010 Viejas: 7.5/Drew BarrymoreTo wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Fuck, Marry, Kill. Natalie must answer an Arrested Development themed FML. Corinne must answer a breakfast cereal themed FML.If you have any questions or future episode ideas, feel free to DM us @AmIDoingThisRightPod or email us at amidoingthisrightpod@gmail.comCheck out our new website: amidoingthisrightpod.comDon't forget to rate and review the podcast!It really helps us grow!HELPFUL LINKS
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Mar 23, 2021 • 53min

How Toxic Positivity Can Get In The Way of True Optimism with Dr. Deepika Chopra

Our Hosts: Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxxNatalie McMillan - @nataliemcmWhat we're drinking: 2017 Donum Year of the Rooster Pinot Noir from the Russian River Meet Our Guest:Dr. Deepika Chopra - @drdeepikachopraDr. Chopra's Podcast - Looking Up with Dr. ChopraVisit her website - drdeepikachopra.comThings Are Looking Up Card DeckINTROCorinne shares her experience with The Artist's Way and the 12-week creativity course. ABOUT OUR GUESTDeepika Chopra, OPTIMISM DOCTOR®,  Visual Imagery & Media Expert, and founder of Things Are Looking Up™,  specializes in what she has coined, "evidence based manifestation". She specializes in bridging together holistic practices and evidence based science to cultivate self mastery tools to help clients, couples and corporations (both small businesses and fortune 500 companies alike) cultivate their own sense of lasting happiness, resiliency, optimism and success.TOPICIn times like these, it can feel impossible to nurture optimism. This week, we invite Dr. Deepika Chopra, aka The Optimism Doctor, to talk about how we can practice optimism, combat toxic positivity and lean into our own resiliency. In this episode, we discuss: If optimism is genetic or can be nurturedHow to practice optimism in our everyday livesWhat is "toxic positivity" and how we can combat itWhat is an optimism doctorThe connection between resiliency and happinessEND OF SHOWThis week, Corinne and Natalie rate the 2017 Donum Year of the Rooster Pinot Noir from the Russian River against Pharrell2017 Donum Year of the Rooster Pinot Noir from the Russian River : 7.8/PharrellTo wrap up the episode, Corinne play 200 Questions. Natalie answers, "What is the best thing about you?" Corinne answers, "What is your favorite thing about you physically?"If you have any questions or future episode ideas, feel free to DM us @AmIDoingThisRightPod or email us at amidoingthisrightpod@gmail.comCheck out our new website: amidoingthisrightpod.comDon't forget to rate and review the podcast!It really helps us grow!HELPFUL LINKSSECRET DISCOUNT CODE: AIDTR30Visit's Natalie's Website To Shop
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Mar 16, 2021 • 45min

From A to Zillow: A Step-By-Step Guide For A Seamless Moving Experience

Our Hosts: Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxxNatalie McMillan - @nataliemcmWhat we're drinking: Dr. Burklin-Wolf Gaisbohl Riseling 2015INTROCorinne and Natalie share their new "date-night" routine and how they watched Princess Bride and Dead Poets' Society for the first time.TOPICFrom home-hunting to Move In Day, this week we are covering everything you need to know about moving into a new place. This episode is paired with a crisp, fresh Riesling. In this episode, we discuss: How to create a "must-have" listHow to create a budget for your moveHow to decide between living with roommates or living aloneHow to find the right place for youOur love for Zillow.com and Apartments.comThe right questions to ask during a showingThe tenant application processHow to find the right movers for youSetting up utilitiesRenters' insurancePacking hacksHow to make your new space homeyEND OF SHOWThis week, Corinne and Natalie rate the Dr. Burklin-Wolf Gaisbohl Riseling 2015 against Ryan GoslingDr. Burklin-Wolf Gaisbohl Riseling 2015: 7/Ryan GoslingTo wrap up the episode, Corinne play a Mystery Game, which leaves Natalie questioning her identity. If you have any questions or future episode ideas, feel free to DM us @AmIDoingThisRightPod or email us at amidoingthisrightpod@gmail.comCheck out our new website: amidoingthisrightpod.comDon't forget to rate and review the podcast!It really helps us grow!HELPFUL LINKS
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Mar 9, 2021 • 1h 2min

Living Out Loud: How To Confidently Be Yourself On Social Media with Tik Tok Star Tefi Pessoa

Our Hosts: Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxxNatalie McMillan - @nataliemcmOur Guests: Tefi Pessoa - @hellotefiQue Pena PodcastTefi's YouTube showWhat we're drinking: 2017 Flaneur PinotTOPICBeing authentic on social media can be a challenge. This week, we invite Tik Tok Star Tefi Pessoa on the podcast to talk about her experience on social media and how she's developed the confidence to live out loud. ABOUT OUR GUESTEstefania Pessoa, AKA Tefi, was born in Miami to Colombian and Brazillian parents. She worked in wardrobe styling after high school until moving to New York in 2013 where she initially worked in PR & Marketing. In 2019 Tefi joined Dreams, a live TV startup, to host a daily pop culture show that streams on YouTube (gaining nearly 100,000 subscribers in its first few months). She created the show with her best friend, Molly Brunk, who is the head writer and producer for the show. Now, Tefi is quarantined at home in Brooklyn, putting out tons of Tik Tok content that gains thousands of views within minutes of going up. She ALSO has a podcast with her best friend Molly called Que Pena. In this episode, we discuss: Tefi's journey to becoming an internet personalityHow to cultivate confidenceHow to not care what other people think of youTik Tok hacksTefi's struggle with depression and how she visioned a better life for herselfHow to post what you really feelEND OF SHOWThis week, Corinne and Natalie rate the 2017 Flaneur Pinot against Dua Lipa2017 Flaneur Pinot: 7.75/Dua LipaTo wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Who'd You Rather? Natalie must decide between Willy Wonka or Jack Sparrow. Corinne must decide between Gadi Schwartz or Nev from Catfish. If you have any questions or future episode ideas, feel free to DM us @AmIDoingThisRightPod or email us at amidoingthisrightpod@gmail.comCheck out our new website: amidoingthisrightpod.comDon't forget to rate and review the podcast!It really helps us grow!HELPFUL LINKS
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Mar 2, 2021 • 43min

WTF is a PPO?: The Health Insurance Guide You Need To Stop Calling Your Parents

Our Hosts: Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxxNatalie McMillan - @nataliemcmWhat we're drinking: Lost Eden 2018 Red BlendINTRONatalie reveals that she drank a Bang! energy drink and felt terrible afterwards. TOPICIf you have no clue how health insurance works, this is the episode for you! This week, we break down the ABCs of health insurance -- from deductibles to HMOs. Don't worry, we'll be sipping a much-needed glass of wine throughout the episode!In this episode, we discuss: Why you have to have health insuranceThe Affordable Care ActThe health insurance "pot"Definitions: premiums, co-pay and co-insuranceThe metal system: bronze, silver, gold, platniumThe difference between a HMO, EPO, PPO, POSPre-existing conditionsHow to get health insuranceHow COBRA worksOpen enrollmentEND OF SHOWThis week, Corinne and Natalie rate the Lost Eden 2018 Red Blend against Tom HollandTom Holland performing Umbrella by RihannaLost Eden 2018 Red Blend: 4.75/Tom HollandTo wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Unpopular Opinion. Corinne reveals she thinks The Office is just "okay". Natalie reveals she doesn't love pasta.If you have any questions or future episode ideas, feel free to DM us @AmIDoingThisRightPod or email us at amidoingthisrightpod@gmail.comCheck out our new website: amidoingthisrightpod.comDon't forget to rate and review the podcast!It really helps us grow!HELPFUL LINKS
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Feb 23, 2021 • 50min

Redefining Wellness with Well Damn Founder Morgan Lynzi

Our Hosts: Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxxNatalie McMillan - @nataliemcmOur Guests: Morgan Lynzi - @morganlynziWell Damn PodcastWell Damn Instagram - @welldamnlifestyleWhat we're drinking: Chateau St. Michele 2014 RieslingINTROCorinne talks about her new nighttime routine. Natalie reveals that she might have been kidnapped in her childhood.TOPICWellness is a buzzword nowadays, but it can often be misconstrued by social media. This week, we talk to Well Damn founder Morgan Lynzi about inclusive wellness and how prioritizing our wellbeing can improve our career and relationships.ABOUT OUR GUESTMorgan is a BIPOC female, founder, host/producer and fierce advocate for Next Gen wellness. Morgan launched Well Damn in 2017 as a multi-platform brand to advance wellness and empowerment through and across media, arts and culture. She is also the host of her own podcast, Well Damn, where she sparks conversations rooted in wellness. In this episode, we discuss: Morgan's journey into the wellness communityHow we can promote wellness inclusivityOur own warning signs when we're not taking care of ourselvesThe definition of a "multi-hyphenate"Our favorite wellness practicesEND OF SHOWThis week, Corinne and Natalie rate the Chateau St. Michele 2014 Riesling against ZendayaChateau St. Michele 2014 Riesling: 9/ZendayaTo wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Citizen's Arrest. Natalie pulls a Citizen's Arrest on banana strings. Corinne pulls a Citizen's Arrest on bicyclists.If you have any questions or future episode ideas, feel free to DM us @AmIDoingThisRightPod or email us at amidoingthisrightpod@gmail.comCheck out our new website: amidoingthisrightpod.comDon't forget to rate and review the podcast!It really helps us grow!HELPFUL LINKS

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