Am I Doing This Right?

OUR HOSTS: 

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan 

What we're drinking: La Colombe Pumpkin Spice Latte 

TOPIC: 

Today is the midterm election in the US where all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate will be contested. Regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum, it’s important to stay informed and know how to navigate conversations with people who have different views on hot-button topics. 

In this episode, we’re breaking down the nine political typologies, strategies for approaching political conversations, and how to deal with anxiety during election cycles. To learn more about what’s on your local ballot or register to vote, go to vote.org and make sure that your voice is heard today!

In this episode, we discuss:

• The most contentious political topics right now, including healthcare costs and climate change 
• How to find out where you are on the political scale 
• How to bridge the gap and build an understanding between you and your political opposite
• The number one strategy to reduce your political anxiety 
• Ways to balance action with self-care 

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

Pew Research Center Political Typology Quiz 

SelfControl App

LeechBlock

Episode 93 - How To Navigate The News

Episode 59 - How To Explore Your Spirituality In Your Adulthood    

END OF THE SHOW: 

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Julia Louis-Dreyfus

DRINK RATING:

La Colombe Pumpkin Spice Latte = 6 / Julia 

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Citizen’s Arrest and they both have a bone to pick about their email inboxes. Corinne has been inundated with super dramatic political emails begging for donations and the spam emails have been nonstop for Natalie after someone sold the Am I Doing This Right email to a marketing list. 

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OUR HOSTS: 

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan 

What we're drinking: Sparkling Watermelon Juice 

TOPIC: 

We've both struggled with following our intuition and making decisions, so we’re breaking down what to do when you’re dealing with those fork-in-the-road moments. The average person makes 35,000 decisions per day一it’s no wonder why we struggle with decision fatigue and analysis paralysis. We discuss how to be more decisive and share questions that can help guide you through periods of existential crisis. Plus, we talk about our go-to tools that we use to make concise and concrete decisions. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• How long it takes the average person to make a decision 
• Why decision-making can be so hard for people 
• The connection between lower self-esteem and indecisiveness 
• What an anchoring bias is an how it affects the choices we make 
• The best thing to do when you’re having trouble making a decision 
• Why we love to set self-imposed deadlines for ourselves 
• Simple steps to get out of the cycle of decision fatigue 

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

Episode 111 - How To Journal

END OF THE SHOW: 

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Meryl Streep 

WINE RATING:

Sparkling Watermelon Juice  = 7 / Meryl 

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play a new BFF quiz! Corinne tries to guess which era Nat would choose to live in and what decade has the best fashion. Nat is tested with figuring out the first movie that Corinne saw in theaters and what tattoo she would get. 

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OUR HOSTS: 

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan 

What we're drinking: De La Calle Tepache 

MEET OUR GUEST: 

Katie Beecher - katiebeecher.com, @katiebeecher_medical_intuitive, and Heal from Within: A Guidebook to Intuitive Wellness 

ABOUT OUR GUEST: 

Katie Beecher is a licensed professional counselor with over 30 years of experience. She's been featured on sites like Goop, Poosh, and KORA Organics. Katie's first book, Heal from Within, teaches you to be your own medical intuitive using her revolutionary step-by-step process for connecting to intuition and spirit. The guidebook is filled with remarkable stories of healing from her years of experience, as well as her own healing from bulimia, Lyme disease, and depression.

TOPIC: 

Katie works with clients to tune into their body, energy, and get to the root causes of the symptoms they’re experiencing. Just by knowing someone's name and age, she can create an extensive four-page report, intuitive soul painting, and provide recommendations that will help clients feel healthier and happier.

In our conversation, we discuss the mind-body connection and how your emotional wellbeing plays into your physical health. Katie breaks down what a spiritual guide is and how she incorporates them into her medical intuitive practice. She also shares advice for how to advocate for yourself in the medical space and what readers can expect from her guidebook on intuitive wellness. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• What an intuitive medical session with Katie looks like 
• How intuition really helps you embody your true self 
• Why Katie likes to use painting to help her process and understand her clients’ pain points  
• Wellness practices and techniques that can help you connect with your feelings 
• The benefits of experimenting with different forms of movement
• Overcoming experiences of medical gaslighting 

END OF THE SHOW: 

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Liv Tyler 

DRINK RATING:

De La Calle Tepache = 6 / Liv

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Overrated/Underrated. Since Corinne started her coffee journey this year, she’s realized that Starbucks is overrated and recently discovered that Pete’s Coffee is totally underrated. Nat thinks that the blockbuster superhero movies are overrated, but indie films like Marcel the Shell with Shoes On don’t get enough attention. 

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Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan 

What we're drinking: Waylan Wine Co. Syrah 

TOPIC: 

We’re doing a deep dive on the psychology behind habits and sharing tangling steps to break the ones that aren’t serving you. We talk about the most common bad habits and the effective behavior modification techniques that you can implement to become the best version of yourself. We break down how you can make any habit invisible, unattractive, difficult, and unsatisfying. Plus, we get real about bad habits that we’re working on breaking and how we plan on holding each other accountable. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• Understanding what happens in our brains with motivation and self-talk 
• Identifying your internal and external triggers 
• The four-step pattern that’s behind every habit 
• How to reframe your mindset and highlight the benefits of avoiding bad habits 
• Tools for building a network of accountability partners 
• Why you shouldn’t take the all-or-nothing approach

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

Atomic Habits by James Clear 

END OF THE SHOW: 

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Brett Goldstein

WINE RATING:

Waylan Wine Co. Syrah  = 4 / Brett 

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play We’re Not Really Strangers: Friendship Edition. Nat asks Corinne about where she feels like she’s settling in life and what she’s currently procrastinating doing. Corinne asks Nat how the city she grew up in shaped her and what she justifies spending too much money on.

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OUR HOSTS: 

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan 

What we're drinking: Henri de Villamont Chardonnay 

TOPIC: 

A healthy relationship with movement is crucial for both your physical and mental wellbeing. On today’s episode, we break down the four exercise categories, how you can incorporate intuitive movement into your daily routine, and tools for cultivating a positive relationship with activity. Getting in daily movement is an amazing form of self care and can help strengthen the mind-body connection. Nat and Corinne share what the experts over at the American Heart Association recommend and talk about their favorite ways to move their bodies. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• The differences between aerobic, balance, strength, and flexibility exercises
• Why working on your balance is especially important as you age 
• What to do before you start strength training 
• How to achieve optimal stretching results 
• The connection between mental health and movement 
• How to evaluate your relationship with exercise 
• An example of a healthy movement practice 

END OF THE SHOW: 

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Lili Reinhart

WINE RATING:

Henri de Villamont Chardonnay  = 7.5 / Lili 

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Fuck, Marry, Kill. Corinne asks Nat to choose between three Ted Lasso characters and Nat has Corinne rank appetizers, main course, and dessert. 

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OUR HOSTS: 

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan 

What we're drinking: Clendenen Family Vineyards Borgo Buon Natale Tocai Friulano 

TOPIC: 

Despite how simple it’s portrayed on TV and in movies, there's a lot of legal hoops that couples are required to jump through before actually being married. We break down the differences between a marriage license and a marriage certificate, how to change your last name if you choose to, and all of the different legal processes that go into getting married. We highlight some rules that different states have and explain why you shouldn’t leave the legal stuff until the last minute. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• The average cost of a marriage license 
• The benefits of applying for a confidential marriage license 
• The easiest place to get your marriage license 
• What an officiant is and what’s required of them 
• The best time to change your last name 
• What the process is like for marrying a non-US citizen 
• Debunking myths about common-law marriage 

EPISODES MENTIONED: 

Episode 99 - How To Embrace Being Single 

Episode 78 - How To Fall In Love With Yourself 

END OF THE SHOW: 

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Jason Segel 

WINE RATING:

Clendenen Family Vineyards Borgo Buon Natale Tocai Friulano  = 7.5 / Jason 

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Would You Rather. Corinne asks Nat to choose between getting rich in a way that disappoints her family, or just making enough money to live. She also asks her to decide between going to an intimate birthday party for someone she doesn't know, or organizing a huge party for someone she does know. Nat asks Corinne to choose between spending a week alone in some sort of tank in the ocean, or a station in outer space. 

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OUR HOSTS: 

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan 

What we're drinking: 2021 Meiomi Pinot Noir  



TOPIC: 

A lot of people stop using their diaries once they reach adulthood, but getting your thoughts out on paper is a great habit for any stage of your life. We love to declutter our minds and work through emotions in our journals. On today’s episode, we dive into the benefits of journaling, different writing techniques, and how to establish a journaling practice. We also talk about the science behind physically writing things down versus typing, and share our favorite journaling strategies and prompts. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• Healing physically, mentally, and emotionally through journaling 
• Why it’s so important to make a conscious effort to practice gratitude daily 
• Where we find the best journaling prompts 
• Tools for creating order when your world feels chaotic 
• Self-care rituals and habits to incorporate into your journaling time 

RESOURCES: 

The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron 

END OF THE SHOW: 

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Joseph Gordon-Levitt 

WINE RATING:

 2021 Meiomi Pinot Noir  = 5 / JGL 

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Snacks, Facts, and Hacks. They talk about shark birthing patterns and methods for putting on a duvet cover while munching on Siete Churro Strips and Trader Joe's Spicy Chakri Mix. 

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OUR HOSTS: 

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan 

What we're drinking: 2018 Brandborg Pinot Noir  

TOPIC: 

Composting is one of the most simple and effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint. In fact, if everyone in the United States did it, it would be equivalent to removing 7.8 million cars from the road! That’s why on today’s episode, we’re doing a deep dive on composting: what it is, why it’s so important, and how to get started. We cover the spectrum of benefits that composting provides, what materials can (and can’t) be composted, and share the top tools for composting. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• The difference between biodegradable and compostable material 
• Why it's crucial to get the right ratio of materials in your compost bin 
• How to set up a compost bin 
• The difference between cold and hot composting, including the average timelines associated with each method 
• The best way to separate your various composting materials
• Space-saving composting options 
• How to tell if you’re scraps are composting correctly 

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

• Texas A&M: Compost Troubleshooting Guide 
• Cornell University: Guide to Composting
• Oregon State: Composting and Vermicomposting   
• Lomi Countertop Composter 
• Vitamix FoodCycler  
• Episode 76 - Sustainable Living: Simple Ways To Be More Eco-Friendly

END OF THE SHOW: 

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Rosario Dawson

WINE RATING:

2018 Brandborg Pinot Noir  = 6.5 / Rosario 

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Citizen’s Arrest. Nat is over fellow grocery shoppers who steal and snack on fruit like grapes and berries while shopping. In the online space, Corinne wants to see less of the TikTok mental health services that remind you to take a break when you’re scrolling. 

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OUR HOSTS: 

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan 

What we're drinking: 2019 Château Maison Noble Bordeaux Supérieur 

TOPIC: 

2022 has been the year of making your home “pop-in ready” at all times. Gone are the days of frantically tidying up and shoving junk in closets when your friend wants to randomly stop by. On today’s episode, we discuss the best ways to keep your home spotless and well looked after, and how to establish a cleaning routine that you actually like. We talk about our favorite cleaning products, how to make deep cleaning more fun, and the best ways to reduce clutter. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• Creating a plan for how to tackle daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks 
• Simple ways to make cleaning more enjoyable
• What research shows about the link between living and working in a clean environment and a better quality of life 
• Nat’s “Don’t Set It Down” policy 
• Why having appropriate cleaning supplies in every room is such a game changer 
• Tools that make cleaning quick and easy 

EPISODES MENTIONED: 

Episode 24 - New Year, New Space: How To Use Feng Shui To Cleanse and Clear Your Home with Arielle Sayeh

Episode 20 - End of Year Rituals: How To Let Go of 2020  

END OF THE SHOW: 

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Martha Stewart 

WINE RATING:

2019 Château Maison Noble Bordeaux Supérieur  = 5 / Martha Stewart

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Overrated/ Underrated. Corinne argues that going out is overrated and staying in is underrated. Nat has a hot take for the makeup girlies: highlighter is overrated, but blush deserves more love. 

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OUR HOSTS: 

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan 

What we're drinking: 2020 Margerum M5 Estate White Rhône Blend 



MEET OUR GUEST: 

Mady Maio - @madymaio and @camberapp 

ABOUT OUR GUEST: 

Mady Maio is the co-founder of Camber, which is a new travel recommendation platform that allows you to share your favorite places with friends. She's also the co-host of the Okay Sis podcast with her sister Scout, where they invite a female guest on every week to join in on the sisterly banter. 

TOPIC: 

One of the best ways to get out of your routine while staying on a budget is to check out new spots in your city or surrounding area. We’re joined by Mady Maio to discuss what to do if you feel restless in your environment, ways to find hidden gems around town, and how trying new things affects your mental health. Mady also expands on the vision behind Camber and what her experience as a woman in the tech industry has been so far. Plus, she shares her thoughts on staycations, her go-to strategy for recharging, and her new favorite spot that she just discovered in LA! 

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why Mady wanted to create a platform for trustworthy, crowdsourced recommendations 
• Details about the app that sets it apart from other sites like Yelp or Google Reviews 
• The story and team behind Camber 
• Where Mady likes to start when she’s exploring a new place 
• The magic of local discovery and falling in love with your city again 
• Why it’s so important to get out of your city for a weekend and check out a nearby town or attraction 
• What’s next for Camber 

END OF THE SHOW: 

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Channing Tatum

WINE RATING:

2020 Margerum M5 Estate White Rhône Blend  = 8 / Channing 

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Recent Obsessions. The Hail Vegan Chickpea Caesar Salad from Kreation Juice Bar has changed Corinne’s mind about salads and Natalie can’t get enough of the Granola Butter from Oat Haus. 

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