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Am I Doing This Right?

Each week, our hosts, Corinne Foxx and Natalie McMillan, cheers to the uncertainty of adulthood. And by “cheers,” they are being quite literal. A glass of wine (or two) makes this life “how to” podcast feel more like casual, after-work drinks with your best friend than a lengthy lecture.

Budding business owners and best friends, Corinne and Natalie know first hand how hard it is to navigate life’s biggest milestones, from completing your first tax return to buying your first home. They often find themselves calling each other for advice, frequently asking,

“Am I Doing This Right?”

And thus a sisterhood of common confusion has been born. Am I Doing This Right? is not a your typical “how to” podcast. Why? Well, Corinne and Natalie aren’t experts – in fact, they’re far from it. They’re just two best friends with 26 years of life experience, and a whole lot of questions about today’s rapidly changing world. For example,

How do I start my own business? Should I buy or lease my car? How do we survive student debt? What’s the best Hinge profile strategy? How do I balance work life and my personal life? Do I really need a 401k?

The goal isn’t to provide all the answers, but to bring comfort to our audience knowing they aren’t the only ones asking the same questions. This evergreen podcast will act as a guide book for young people on how to kickstart their adulthood. This “learning along the way” approach makes this podcast less of a Ted Talk and more of a happy hour.

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Email your life question to: amidoingthisrightpod@gmail.com

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Copyright: © Copyright 2022 Corinne Foxx and Natalie McMillan

Latest Episodes:

Student Loans 101: How To Not Get Screwed Aug 30, 2022

Show notes

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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How To Rest: The Lost Art of Relaxing Aug 23, 2022

Show notes

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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Sorry Not Sorry: How To Stop People Pleasing Aug 16, 2022

Show notes

OUR HOSTS:

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan

What we're drinking: La Marca Prosecco

TOPIC:

As we’ve gotten older, it’s been easier to say no to things that don’t align with our values, but people-pleasing tendencies still pop up every once in a while. We break down the common signs of people-pleasing, what causes these behavioral patterns, and how to become a people-respecter instead of pleaser. We talk about the consequences of putting everyone’s needs before your own and share tips for creating effective boundaries. Plus, we have some great prompts for politely declining or buying yourself more response time.

In this episode, we discuss:

The most common misconception about people-pleasing
Recognizing if your environment growing up required you to neglect your own needs in order to do things for others
Accepting that ‘no’ is a complete sentence
Why people-pleasing tends to disproportionately affect girls and women
The relationship between perfectionism and people-pleasing
Questions to ask yourself before you commit to something
Empowering mantras to repeat when you’re facing resistance with your boundaries

END OF THE SHOW:

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Olivia Rodrigo

WINE RATING:

La Marca Prosecco = 8.25 / Olivia

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, we play the BFF Quiz! We pull questions about our favorite animals and places in the world. Nat thinks through what she would do if she found a dead body and Corinne imagines what her life would be like if she was transported back to medieval times.

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Reignite Your Soul: How To Overcome Burnout Aug 09, 2022

Show notes

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

Episode 67 - How to Recognize and Combat Depression with NAMI's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ken Duckworth

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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Budgeting 101: How To Organize Your Life with Financial Coach Alaina Fingal Aug 02, 2022

Show notes

OUR HOSTS:

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan

What we're drinking: 2020 Te Whare Ra New Zealand Riesling

MEET OUR GUEST:

Alaina Fingal - @theorganizedmoney, The Organized Money on YouTube

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Alaina Fingal is an accountant, certified financial coach, author, and content creator. She helps busy people who struggle with budgeting and time management use a paper planner to get organized. She shares her easy approach to productivity and finances through her YouTube channel and has amassed over 100,000 subscribers and 6 million views. Her work has been featured in Yahoo! Finance, The New York Weekly, The Huffington Post, and she was recently named one of LA Wire’s 40 Under 40.

TOPIC:

We invited Alaina on the show to do a deep dive on one of the most requested episodes from the Am I community: budgeting. She breaks down how to take the fear out of budgeting, tips for organizing your life, and explains why she prefers pen and paper to any modern budgeting tools. She’s all about reframing budgeting as a spending plan that can open up opportunities rather than being a punishment or an unrealistic restriction. She walks us through how to set up a budget, categorize spending, and create achievable financial goals. Plus, she has amazing advice for entrepreneurs, freelancers, or other professionals without a consistent income.

In this episode, we discuss:

How to organize your life to achieve financial freedom
Overcoming the intimidation and dread that many of us feel around budgeting
Why it’s so important to be honest with yourself about your spending habits
Alaina’s saving strategy to get one month ahead of your finances
Simple and efficient ways to track expenses
Taking the stress out of checking your bank account and budget by setting up a daily, weekly, or monthly ‘money date’

RESOURCES:

Alaina's 'How to Get One Month Ahead' Video

END OF THE SHOW:

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Ed Sheeran

WINE RATING:

2020 Te Whare Ra New Zealand Riesling8.5 = / Ed Sheeran

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Citizens Arrest. Nat has had it with shoppers who leave their carts in parking spots and people who get married on holidays. Corinne thinks that the accident lawyer billboards and ads around LA have gone a step too far.

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What Is Inflation and How Does It Affect You? Jul 26, 2022

Show notes

OUR HOSTS:

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan

What we're drinking: Kaiken Indómito Malbec

TOPIC:

It seems like every other news headline is about inflation, supply chain, and interest rates, but what do those things actually mean? We break it all down in today’s episode and explain how you can empower yourself financially during these uncertain times. Inflation is actually a very normal part of a healthy economy. We dive into what the Federal Reserve (aka the Fed) is, systems that are in place to prevent hyperinflation, and Warren Buffet’s top tips for earning money in a down economy.

In this episode, we discuss:

Real world examples that demonstrate how we arrived to today’s economic situation
The core responsibilities of the Fed
How lower interest rates help stimulate the economy
Why you shouldn’t panic and hide all your money under your mattress (despite what your grandma told you)
How to beat inflation by investing in good businesses with low capital needs

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Episode 7. Saving vs. Investing: Which One is Right for You?

Episode 22. Investing 101: A Beginner's Guide to Earning $tacks on $tacks

END OF THE SHOW:

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Austin Butler

WINE RATING:

Kaiken Indómito Malbec = 7.5 / Austin

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Overrated/Underrated. Corinne shares her hot take on Mexican food staples, and Nat has some strong opinions on who should be considered today’s biggest and best rapper.

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Fertility 101: Egg Freezing, IVF and More with Dr. Serena H Chen Jul 19, 2022

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OUR HOSTS:

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan

What we're drinking: 2021 Colomé Torrontés

MEET OUR GUEST:

Dr. Serena Chen - @drserenahchenand@ivf_irms

Join @ivf_irmsevery Tuesday at 4:30pm EST for IG Live

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Dr. Serena H. Chen serves as Director of Reproductive Medicine at the Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Science in New Jersey, and at the Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. She's also an Associate Clinical Professor at Rutgers New Jersey and Rutgers RWJ Medical School. She feels privileged to be trusted with the reproductive health of people in so many different situations, and is dedicated to improving access to reproductive technology by breaking down barriers to care and raising public awareness of technology.

TOPIC:

We’re joined by Dr. Chen to get her professional take on when someone should consider egg freezing, what actually goes on during the IVF process, and how reproductive conditions like endometriosis affect fertility. Dr. Chen draws a picture of the typical scenario for people going through fertility treatments and breaks down the key terms associated with reproductive therapies. We also touch on what IVF doctors across the country are concerned about when it comes to the overturning of Roe v. Wade and how women's health care is being compromised with current political agendas.

In this episode, we discuss:

How reproductive treatments and societal attitudes towards IVF have changed over the course of Dr. Chen’s career
Lifestyle choices that you can make years before you're ready to conceive to set yourself up for a healthier family
What egg freezing is and how the science has advanced in recent years
The different ways to form embryos during the IVF process
Dr. Chen’s message for anybody who's been actively trying to conceive for a while, and it hasn't happened yet
What you can expect from Dr. Chen’s weekly Instagram Lives

END OF THE SHOW:

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Amy Schumer

WINE RATING:

2021 Colomé Torrontés = 6.5 / Amy Schumer

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Recent Obsessions. Corinne is loving her new Béis Work Tote and Nat’s on Duolingo TikTok and can’t stop watching.

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How To Be Your Best Self with Corinne Foxx and Natalie McMillan Jul 12, 2022

Show notes

OUR HOSTS:

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan

What we're drinking: Mumm Napa Brut Rosé

TOPIC:

To celebrate our 100th episode, we interview each other about how we show up as our best selves. We chat about how we feel when we’re living our truth, our top moments of self-empowerment, and how we’ve learned to define success outside of income and Instagram followers. We dig into things that used to hold us back personally and professionally and talk about how we’ve worked to overcome those insecurities. Plus, we give advice to the 13-year-old, 18-year-old, and 25-year-old versions of ourselves.

In this episode, we discuss:

Areas of our lives that we feel really solid in right now
Maintaining connection and spontaneity in friendships
How to create a routine that allows you to feel like the best version of yourself
The power of a 10-minute solo dance party
Recognizing toxic self-improvement
How the concept of ‘success’ has changed over time for us
Valuing rest and intuitive movement

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Episode 50: Get To Know Us: Our 50th Episode Special

Episode 78: How To Fall In Love With Yourself

END OF THE SHOW:

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Chris Evans

WINE RATING:

Mumm Napa Brut Rosé = 7.5 / Chris Evans

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Snacks, Facts, and Hacks. They try Trader Joe’s Bamba Puffed Peanut and Corn Snacks with Hazelnut Cream Filling and Hula Cruncha Popcorn & Rice Cracker Mix. Nat has a fact about the massive US cheese reserve and Corinne shares a fact-based hack about naps.

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How To Embrace Being Single Jul 05, 2022

Show notes

OUR HOSTS:

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie 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 moment
Breaking 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 Date

Episode 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.

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Blue Zones: How To Live To 100 Jun 28, 2022

Show notes

OUR HOSTS:

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan

What we're drinking: Domaine de l'Amandine Côtes du Rhône Villages 2016

TOPIC:

What do Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California all have in common? They might seem like random places around the globe, but they’re actually the five locations where humans live the longest. Coined ‘Blue Zones,’ there are nine major through lines with the people who live in those places, and scientists believe those common denominators create an environment for humans to live long, healthy, and happy lives. On today’s episode, we unpack the diet and lifestyle of people who live in Blue Zones and how we can apply those principles to our daily life.

In this episode, we discuss:

The importance of getting in daily low impact movement, like walking and gardening
The role that community rituals, like drinking tea or wine, play in how we age
What it looks like to live your life's purpose as your profession
Tips for how to lower your stress levels and decompress
Creative ways to have a more plant-based diet
The trend of reverence and appreciation of the elderly in Blue Zones
How getting ‘smart’ sun exposure can benefit your mental and physical health
Why having a strong social connection is crucial for longevity

END OF THE SHOW:

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Mandy Moore

WINE RATING:

Domaine de l'Amandine Côtes du Rhône Villages 2016 = 7 / Mandy

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Unpopular Opinion. Corinne admits that she enjoys doing burpees, and Nat confesses that she’s not much of a foodie and doesn’t care about trying new restaurants.

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