Am I Doing This Right?

TOPIC: Today, we’re hanging out and catching up — starting with a story involving CVS, a green beetle, and a pimp stick. In this episode, we’re gossiping about people on TikTok saying wild things involving intrusive thoughts, racism, and the matrix. Plus, we share details about a weekend double hang where we discuss the male vs. female gaze featuring our Hottie of the Week. Then, we discuss a very classic movie Natalie’s never seen, collective millennial trauma, and try out a new game, Search History Reveals. Make sure to send us a DM with ideas for future show topics, along with any of your classic movie recommendations. We appreciate it!OUR HOSTS: Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxxNatalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan What we're drinking: Rowdy Mermaid’s Organic Savory Peach Kombucha In this episode, we discuss:A funny scarab beetle story, plus what it symbolizes A person on TikTok’s many opinions about the world  Corinne and Natalie’s double hang featuring Keanu ReevesWhen and why the male and female gaze overlap  Post Malone’s charismatic energy An Apple news article about trauma responses New game alert: Search History Reveals END OF THE SHOW: Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Keanu Reeves (from Speed)DRINK RATING:Rowdy Mermaid’s Organic Savory Peach Kombucha = 8 / Keanu WRAP UP:To wrap up the episode, we play a new game, Search History Reveals, where we look up Safari searches on the spot and share what we find. Some topics we share are: why humans are the only upright animals, Mitch McConnell’s age, tips to prevent vision loss, and 12 searches about how to avoid sepsis (a life-threatening infection). We have a newsletter for our Am I community. You can sign up for the newsletter on our website: amidoingthisrightpod.comYou can email us for episode ideas or Solicited Advice: amidoingthisrightpod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @amidoingthisrightpod Don't forget to rate and review the podcast! It really helps us grow!

Gut Health 101: Our non-expert class is now in session. Today, we are talking about all things related to the second brain — your gut — including gut health facts, the pillars of gut health, signs and types of gut health problems, and foods with both pre- and probiotics. In this episode, we explore “Dumping Syndrome,” “IBS Hot Girl” messaging, and misconceptions about gut health making its way around TikTok. We also discuss Corinne’s new beauty purchase, and in honor of Natalie’s request, we bring back a favorite game: Snacks, Facts, and Hacks. OUR HOSTS: Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxxNatalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan What we're drinking: GT’s Living Foods - Berry Ginger Aura Collagen Tea In this episode, we discuss:A new wig purchase that will debut… soon Facts about gut health and other body parts it impacts How to know if your gut is healthy Pillars of gut health to keep it healthySigns and types of gut health problems Misconceptions about what impacts gut health END OF THE SHOW: Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: America FerreraRELATED EPISODES: Episode 92: Intuitive EatingEpisode 140: Meet Your MindDRINK RATING:GT’s Living Foods - Berry Ginger Aura Collagen Tea = 6 / AmericaWRAP UP:To wrap up the episode, we play two rounds of Snacks, Facts, and Hacks. (Natalie’s request!) First round’s snack is Trader Joe’s Organic Chocolate Chip Granola Bites, and Natalie has two facts about the invention of the telephone and a relationship between The Lion King and Hamlet. Second round’s snack features Trader Joe’s Jerk-Style Plantain Chips, and Corinne’s two facts relate to the width of Australia and the original name for the Spice Girls.  We have a newsletter for our Am I community. You can sign up for the newsletter on our website: amidoingthisrightpod.comYou can email us for episode ideas or Solicited Advice: amidoingthisrightpod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @amidoingthisrightpod Don't forget to rate and review the podcast! It really helps us grow!

OUR HOSTS: Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxxNatalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan What we're drinking: Trader Joe’s - Organic Sparkling Yerba Mate Beverage TOPIC: If you haven’t seen Barbie yet, well then… go see it! (And then go see it again.) Today, we are talking about all things Barbie mania, including Greta Gertwig, Alan’s character in Barbie and representation of healthy masculinity vs. toxic masculinity, plus the theory that there are many future Barbie movies in the works. We celebrate Natalie’s 8-year anniversary from surviving a near-death health scare, and Corinne shares details and tips following her all-inclusive vacation to Cancun. We also answer Solicited Advice questions from listeners, and play Citizen’s Arrest — anyone seen Non-Playable Characters on TikTok? In this episode, we discuss:The difference between the Barbie album and Barbie soundtrack Alan, healthy masculinity and its comparison to sexual identityWill there be a Barbie 2? And all the upcoming Mattel movies and Natalie celebrates her 8th dia-versary with Type 1 diabetes Highlights from Corinne’s Cancun trip and the beauty of all-inclusive travel Solicited Advice Q&A from listenersCitizen’s Arrest: Rude California traits and Non-Playable Characters (NPC) on TikTok END OF THE SHOW: Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Greta GerwigRESOURCES: Barbie Movie WebsiteDRINK RATING:Trader Joe’s - Organic Sparkling Yerba Mate Beverage  = 5 / GretaWRAP UP:To wrap up the episode, we play Citizen’s Arrest. Natalie is calling out California drivers who don’t let you back into the driving lane after an emergency vehicle has gone by, and shoppers who don’t let those with fewer items check out before them. Corinne’s citizen’s arrest involves  a disturbing rearrest: the weirdness of Non-Playable Character (NPC) TikTok Live videos. We have a newsletter for our Am I community. You can sign up for the newsletter on our website: amidoingthisrightpod.comYou can email us for episode ideas or Solicited Advice: amidoingthisrightpod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @amidoingthisrightpod Don't forget to rate and review the podcast! It really helps us grow!

OUR HOSTS: Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxxNatalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan What we're drinking: Mount Edward Ted Pinot Noir 2018 TOPIC: Being single gets a bad rap, but it can truly be one of the happiest and most fulfilling times of your life. We dive into how to embrace being single when it feels like everyone around you is coupled up, why singlehood is an important season of your life, and we also share some science-backed ways to enjoy being solo! The real challenge in gaining any long-term contentment is to have a good, kind, and healthy relationship with yourself, and being single gives you an amazing opportunity to do so. Whether you’ve found your person or not, this episode contains great tips for becoming more comfortable on your own and reframes what it means to be single. In this episode, we discuss:Reasons why Millennials are getting married later in life The importance of immersing yourself in meaningful activities and enjoying the momentBreaking negative thought cycles about being single Why you should never change yourself to be ‘dateable’Strengthening other bonds in your life, like friends and family Challenging the stigma around ‘third wheeling’Examples of how to date yourself RESOURCES MENTIONED: How to Be Single and Happy: Science-Based Strategies for Keeping Your Sanity While Looking for a Soul Mate by Jennifer Taitz  Episode 35: From App to IRL: How to Get Off The Apps and On a DateEpisode 78: How To Fall In Love With Yourself  END OF THE SHOW: Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Charlize Theron WINE RATING:Mount Edward Ted Pinot Noir 2018  = 3 / Charlize WRAP UP:To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Who’d You Rather? In honor of the new Top Gun movie, Corinne asks Nat to choose between Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Glen Powell. Nat goes the teen heartthrob route and gives Corinne the option of Joe Jonas or Austin Butler. We have a newsletter for our Am I community. You can sign up for the newsletter on our website: amidoingthisrightpod.comYou can email us for episode ideas or Random Advice: amidoingthisrightpod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @amidoingthisrightpod Don't forget to rate and review the podcast! It really helps us grow!

OUR HOSTS: Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxxNatalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan What we're drinking: Coca-cola De Mexico (Mexican Coke)TOPIC: Do you feel like you respond or react in daily interactions? And when you don’t feel your best, how do you reset? Today, we are educating each other on our mystery topics… *dramatic pause*... emotional intelligence (EQ) & how to get out of a funk. We take a self-regulation pop quiz to explore how emotional intelligence shows up in various areas of life, and share ways to improve your EQ. We also provide practical strategies to reconnect with yourself while in a funk, like decluttering or listening to music reminiscent of a happier time. In this episode, we discuss:What movies we’ve recently seen and a weather-related toxic traitCorinne’s mystery topic: Emotional intelligence and its four attributes How to test and improve emotional intelligence Natalie’s mystery topic: How to get out of a funkStrategies to connect the mind-body-soul and feel like yourself againEND OF THE SHOW: Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Dave BautistaRESOURCES: Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence TestEmotional And Social Competence Inventory DRINK RATING:Coca-cola De Mexico (Mexican Coke) = 9.9 / DaveWRAP UP:To wrap up the episode, we play Best Friend Cards — twice! First round, Corinne shares her most unlikely type of friendship, and Natalie talks about what she loved about being single. Second round, Natalie asks Corinne about an insecurity she’s grown out of, and Corinne has Natalie share a childhood activity she would avoid (at all costs) today. We have a newsletter for our Am I community. You can sign up for the newsletter on our website: amidoingthisrightpod.comYou can email us for episode ideas or Solicited Advice: amidoingthisrightpod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @amidoingthisrightpod Don't forget to rate and review the podcast! It really helps us grow!

OUR HOSTS: Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxxNatalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan What we're drinking: bubly Mango Sparkling WaterTOPIC: Have you ever felt a bit envious when you’re scrolling through social media and see your friends post about promotions, engagements, or pregnancies? Jealousy is a common feeling, and today we're diving into why we feel envy or jealousy, how to reframe these emotions, and how to be genuinely happy for others who have something we desire. We also explore strategies for overcoming jealousy and envy, such as reframing relationships as non-competitive and working on self-esteem. In this episode, we discuss:Quick updates including our Barbie thoughts and recent beauty appointments What is jealousy and where can it show up in your life? Why envy differs from jealousy Strategies to navigate envy and jealousyWays to use envy and jealousy to fuel your happiness END OF THE SHOW: Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Nick JonasRESOURCES: Episode 114: How To Break A Bad HabitEpisode 56: Falling Forward: How To Overcome FailureDRINK RATING:bubly Mango Sparkling Water = 6.5 / NickWRAP UP:To wrap up the episode, we play Fuck, Marry, Kill. Corinne is feeling the boy band energy and gives Natalie the choice between One Direction members Zayn, Louis, and Liam. Natalie has Corinne rank the actors who have played Batman, including Robert Pattinson, George Clooney, and Christian Bale.We have a newsletter for our Am I community. You can sign up for the newsletter on our website: amidoingthisrightpod.comYou can email us for episode ideas or Solicited Advice: amidoingthisrightpod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @amidoingthisrightpod Don't forget to rate and review the podcast! It really helps us grow!

OUR HOSTS: Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxxNatalie 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: Escape Revolution: Escobar Escape Hunt  Al-Anon Episode 53. DBA, LLC, WTF?: How To Choose The Right Business Structure For YouEpisode 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. We have a newsletter for our Am I community. You can sign up for the newsletter on our website: amidoingthisrightpod.comYou can email us for episode ideas or Solicited Advice: amidoingthisrightpod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @amidoingthisrightpod Don't forget to rate and review the podcast! It really helps us grow!

OUR HOSTS: Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxxNatalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan What we're drinking: Chai From Kreation & Chai From Miss Melbourne TOPIC: Natalie is back from Hawaii, and we finally have a moment to sit down and catch up! Corinne is ready to move out of Los Angeles, and we discuss how we're managing the infamous June Gloom. Inspired by the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, we unpack our current era and reflect on our eras of the past. Plus, we take a trip down memory lane to share our BFF origin story. Think film summer camp, sketchy apartment buildings, and way too many Pop-Tarts. In this episode, we discuss:Natalie’s vacation to Hawaii Why Corinne wants to move out of Los Angeles Our current and past erasTips for getting through June Gloom How we became best friendsEND OF THE SHOW: Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Issa RaeDRINK RATING:Chai From Kreation & Chai From Miss Melbourne = 8 / IssaWRAP UP:To wrap up the episode, we play Recent Obsessions. Corinne’s goal is to read a book a month, and she loves her current book Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola. Natalie is obsessed with the history (and the whole concept) of The Rainforest Cafe. We have a newsletter for our Am I community. You can sign up for the newsletter on our website: amidoingthisrightpod.comYou can email us for episode ideas or Solicited Advice: amidoingthisrightpod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @amidoingthisrightpod Don't forget to rate and review the podcast! It really helps us grow!

OUR HOSTS:Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxxNatalie McMillan - @nataliemcmWhat we're drinking: Talbot Kali Hart Pinot NoirTOPIC:We’re revisiting episode 48 to share our favorite tried-and-true travel tips. No matter where you're going or how you’re getting there, this episode will help guarantee stress-free and easy travel.In this episode, we discuss:Our favorite travel tips for road trips, domestic and international travelThe importance of compression socksTSA PreCheck and Global EntryWhat is inside our carry on bagsThe importance of flight statusEND OF SHOW:Hottie of the Week: Matthew McConaugheyTalbot Kali Hart Pinot Noir = 7/Matthew McConaugheyTo wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie answer Random Advice. They answer two questions. Question #1, "Do I ignore my friend with negative self-talk or do I help them?" Question #2, "Do you deal with imposter syndrome? If so, how do you deal with those feelings?We have a newsletter for our Am I community. You can sign up for the newsletter on our website: amidoingthisrightpod.comYou can email us for episode ideas or Solicited Advice: amidoingthisrightpod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @amidoingthisrightpod Don't forget to rate and review the podcast! It really helps us grow!

TW: body image, distorted body imageOUR HOSTS: Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxxNatalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan What we're drinking: Josh Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2020 TOPIC: To kick off summer, we’re revisiting episode 95, which is all about navigating body image and ways to protect your mental health during this season. Perceived body image often isn’t based in reality一 it’s actually influenced by self-esteem, imagination, emotions, and physical sensations of and about our bodies. We believe that Hot Girl Summer is a mindset and we’re here to help you live out your Megan Thee Stallion dreams! In this episode, we discuss:The four main aspects of body image The seven factors that influence how you feel about your body Examining how certain sports pressure people to conform to a specific body shape Why we need to stop using the term ‘summer body’Reasons to ditch the scale Practicing positive self-talk Techniques for protecting your mental health on social media EPISODES MENTIONEDEpisode 51: How to Practice Body Neutrality in the Age of Diet Culture with Dana PattersonEpisode 8: The Tea on Anxiety: How to Manage & Cope END OF THE SHOW: Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Doja Cat WINE RATING:Josh Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2020  = 7 / Doja Cat WRAP UP:To wrap up the episode, we play a new game called Guess the Same Word. It takes us a few rounds to get it, but we eventually land on the same Harry Potter related word! We’re not sure how we feel about this one, so let us know in the DMs if you have any game suggestions. We have a newsletter for our Am I community. You can sign up for the newsletter on our website: amidoingthisrightpod.comYou can email us for episode ideas or Random Advice: amidoingthisrightpod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @amidoingthisrightpod Don't forget to rate and review the podcast! It really helps us grow!