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.

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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.

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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!

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TW: This episode contains a brief mention of sexual abuse.

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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.

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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.

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Sometimes it can feel like our emotions control us, our reactions, and even our lives. A little built-up anger, or overwhelming anxiety—it can all be a challenge to deal with in our day-to-day. Thankfully, one of our favorite guests, “the anger professor, ” aka psychologist and professor Dr. Ryan Martin, is back to help us talk through managing our emotions, big and small. He takes Raj and Noah through tips and tricks from his new book Emotion Hacks to help us master all that emotion.

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If you’re like us and have been hearing about the dangers of forever chemicals, you might also have the same questions we do: What are forever chemicals? Where do they come from? What are they doing to us? And is there anything we can do about them? To help us address these queries, Raj and Noah chat with Tasha Stoiber, senior scientist at the Environmental Working Group, about all things forever chemicals.

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Ending a relationship can be a difficult decision, even if you know it is time to move on. Conflicting and confusing emotions can arise, whether you're the one doing the breaking up or the one being broken up with. Psychotherapist and sex therapist Shadeen Francis joins Raj and Noah to break down the breakup process, from when it might be time to end a relationship, to staying true to yourself in the process.

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When do I need to change my oil? How can I find a trustworthy mechanic? What does that mysterious noise my car is making mean? Car maintenance can be intimidating, especially for those of us not used to being in the car repair space. Today, Raj and Noah are joined by car expert Chaya Milchtein, author of Mechanic Shop Femme’s Guide to Car Ownership, who is here to help us become more comfortable with caring for our vehicles so we can stay safe, and they can last longer.

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Memories, Memories… Some of us know how quickly they can slip away. From thinking back on our youth and only seeing a fuzzy past, to worrying about our memory failing in our future, what can we do to protect the memory we do have? Raj and Noah chat with Dr. Wendy Suzuki, NYU professor of Neural Science and Psychology and author of Healthy Brain, Happy Life, to address these concerns and learn what we should be doing to maintain our memory.

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