The Lowdown on Inflammation

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 bodies, and how we can improve our relationship with it.Want to add to the conversation, or think you might be doing something wrong? Email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 guest Earl—their largest foster dog ever at 162 pounds—to make sure we know everything and anything about pet adoption, before we bring a new furry friend into our homes.Update: Since we recorded this episode, Earl has been adopted!Want to add to the conversation, or think you might be doing something wrong? Email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 to something attached to our psyche and well-being. And of course, how we can get a start decluttering in our own lives.Want to add to the conversation, or think you might be doing something wrong? Email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 something wrong? Email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 wrong? Email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 might be doing something wrong? Email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this very special bonus episode of Am I Doing It Wrong? Raj and Noah are joined by Marielle Segarra, host of NPR’s Life Kit, to discuss advice giving. The three chat about sourcing good advice, the best advice they’ve been giving, and how they select topics for their respective shows. Tune in to get the best advice on advice giving!Want to add to the conversation, or think you might be doing something wrong? Email us at [email protected]: This episode contains a brief mention of sexual abuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Somewhere between girl chat and a how-to guide, But What Do I Know? returns this Spring with a new tone and new guests, but the same curiosity from the beginning. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Expressing gratitude is a way for us to connect as human beings—with each other, and with ourselves—but it might not always be as simple as saying thank you. Today, Raj and Noah chat with Yale professor and host of The Happiness Lab podcast, Dr. Laurie Santos, about how we can bring more gratitude into our lives and how it can benefit all of us for the better.Want to add to the conversation, or think you might be doing something wrong? Email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Green tea, soda, coffee, and energy drinks, oh my! How much do we really know about the caffeine we consume, and what it is doing to our bodies? Raj and Noah are here to investigate, with help from Dr. Marilyn Cornelis, associate professor at Northwestern, an expert on the genetics of coffee consumption and caffeine metabolism. Together, they take a look at what we do and don’t know about caffeine’s effects—both good and bad.Want to add to the conversation, or think you might be doing something wrong? Email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.