This Unmillennial Life

He doesn't get invited to birthday parties. She says nobody wanted to sign her yearbook. He reports sitting alone most days at lunch. She can't tell you a single "good" thing that happened at school. Lessons about getting along as a kid used to be learned playing hide-and-seek in a neighbor's backyard or picking up a basketball game on the street corner. But as today's children spend more time indoors and on screens, many experts say it's hurting their development of social skills. As result, kids find themselves in emotionally tough situations and parents often don't know how to help. In today's episode, I'm interviewing Nadine Briggs -- accomplished social educator and author of the popular book series "How To Make And Keep Friends." In this episode we discuss: how common anxiety and anger are in children and how it relates to their need for control why current "social" interactions involving social media don't equate to meaningful social engagement how this fact is hurting kids' ability to grow and develop necessary social skills why the concept of reciprocity in friendship is a challenge for kids and how they can work to overcome it what parents can do to move the conversation to a more productive place by focusing on "positive psychology" I close out today's show with a brief preview of what I'll be doing with my kids this summer as I take time off from new releases of the podcast and prepare for Season 2. Specifically, I'm discussing the resources -- like printable chore cards -- I found helpful on the Your Modern Family website. As always, I hope you find this show helpful. If you do, be sure to share it with a friend. Friends that aren't podcast listeners can now access each full-length show via ReganJonesRD on Facebook. If you have a show idea you'd like to hear about, let me know and submit a show idea here! Or connect with me via Instagram, Tweet Me @ReganJonesRD, leave me a voicemail, email me regan[at]thisunmillenniallife[dot]com or join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group. Thank you for listening and for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! And if you've been listening to the show for a while or are a new listener and have thoughts about what you like/don't like, I'd love for you to share them with me through this very brief LISTENER SURVEY. Thanks for your feedback! Until next time, ~Regan This week's episode is brought to you by Audible, who is offering a free trial and free audiobook download to This Unmillennial Life listeners who visit audibletrial.com/unmillennial. This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn, and Spotify. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

As retailers look for ways to stay competitive in providing straight-to-your-door service, grocery delivery has become a huge business. Most unmillennials may not remember the days of the milkman delivering to your doorstep, but there's a good chance we may be having milk and more delivered to our homes today. In today's episode, I'm interviewing retail expert, Shari Steinbach, on the four most popular grocery delivery ordering services. Steinbach, who has enjoyed a 25+ year career as a registered dietitian working for supermarkets, shares: how common grocery delivery is becoming the most popular grocery delivery services the costs associated with each service the "value" of using a grocery delivery service how grocery delivery services do/do not offer discounts, coupons, etc where the future of grocery technology is headed I close out today's show with an announcement about the ending of Season 1 of This Unmillennial Life and what I'll be doing over the summer break to prepare for Season 2. I also share an Odds&Ends follow up from last week's Skin Cancer Episode, reporting what I found when I visited Ulta to purchase one of the products recommended by Dr. Keller. (All products recommended on the podcast can be found on the Cool Stuff page of the website.) As always, I hope you find this show helpful. If you do, be sure to share it with a friend. Friends that aren't podcast listeners can now access each full-length show via ReganJonesRD on Facebook. If you have a show idea you'd like to hear about, let me know and submit a show idea here! Or connect with me via Instagram, Tweet Me @ReganJonesRD, leave me a voicemail, email me regan[at]thisunmillenniallife[dot]com or join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group. Thank you for listening and sharing with a friend! And of course, thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! And if you've been listening to the show for a while or are a new listener and have thoughts about what you like/don't like, I'd love for you to share them with me through this very brief LISTENER SURVEY. Thanks for your feedback! Until next time, ~Regan This week's episode is brought to you by Audible, who is offering a free trial and free audiobook download to This Unmillennial Life listeners who visit audibletrial.com/unmillennial. This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn, and Spotify. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

Beauty experts consistently recommend staying out of the sun to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, but the risk of sun exposure over time is actually much more serious than just aging skin. As THE most common form of cancer in the U.S., skin cancer as a real health concern for unmillennial women. Today's podcast addresses why. In today's episode, I'm interviewing Dr. Emily Keller -- a board-certified dermatologist and a fellowship-trained laser and cosmetic surgeon. She attended the University of Notre Dame and served as chief resident at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic. In the show we answer these questions: How common is skin cancer for women over 40? When should women start getting yearly body checks by their dermatologist? What are the different forms of skin cancer? Are there any skin cancers that are benign? What is a woman's risk of skin cancer if she's ever used a tanning bed? What are the best ways to prevent skin cancer and aging skin? Are sunless tanners a safe alternative? Dr. Keller also offers a helpful overview of tinted sunblocks you can get OTC that she recommends in her practice, including EltaMD, La Roche-Posay, and Colorscience. (Check out the This Unmillennial Life "Cool Stuff" page for affiliate links to those products.) And I close out today's show by admitting that I do, in fact, own my own at home spray tanning system at home ( As always, I hope you find this show helpful and most importantly, I hope it prompts you to make an appointment to have yourself checked by your dermatologist. That's going on my to-do list ASAP. If you have a show idea you'd like to hear about, let me know and submit a show idea here! Or connect with me via Instagram, Tweet Me @ReganJonesRD, leave me a voicemail, email me regan[at]thisunmillenniallife[dot]com or join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group. Thank you for listening and sharing with a friend! And of course, thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! And if you've been listening to the show for a while or are a new listener and have thoughts about what you like/don't like, I'd love for you to share them with me through this very brief LISTENER SURVEY. Thanks for your feedback! Until next time, ~Regan This week's episode is brought to you the Soyfoods Association of North America. Soy is an easy way to enjoy more plant-based foods in your diet. Visit www.soyfoods.org for more information and recipe ideas. Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn, and Spotify. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

Going through the motions of every day life may seem like you're a well oiled machine on auto-pilot through your day. But did you know that this unconscious flow in and out of life's events may have you bypassing some very important mindfulness benefits? In this episode I'm interviewing Lisa Wellstead -- an Educator of Mindfulness Programs with over 13 years experience teaching mindfulness-based approaches to alleviate stress, anxiety, and pain. Her clients include Fortune 500 executives, doctors, lawyers, fire-fighters, teachers, school administrators, counselors, and others. In the show, Lisa shared with us: a basic overview of what mindfulness is and is not how mindfulness gives you more choice and allows you to be more intentional about how you're showing up in the world how slowing down and learning our patterns can help us make better choices how the practice of mindfulness has a clinical basis in treating symptoms, such as pain and stress how the practice can actually provide mindfulness benefits to the brain and body why meditation is different than relaxation how people can begin to find a mindfulness practice I close out today's show with an Odds&Ends ending to the show that expands on some recent show topics, including how you can find BeachBody videos for free on Amazon Prime, an app recommendation and a browser extension recommendation that are follow ups to last week's show (The Apps Episode) plus an announcement about how listeners can now also find full-length episodes of the podcast on my business page (ReganJonesRD) on Facebook. If you have a show idea you'd like to hear about, let me know and submit a show idea here! Or connect with me via Instagram, Tweet Me @ReganJonesRD, leave me a voicemail, email me regan[at]thisunmillenniallife[dot]com or join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group . Thank you for listening and sharing with a friend! And of course, thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! And if you've been listening to the show for a while or are a new listener and have thoughts about what you like/don't like, I'd love for you to share them with me through this very brief LISTENER SURVEY. Thanks for your feedback! Until next time, ~Regan This week's episode is brought to you the Soyfoods Association of North America. Soy is an easy way to enjoy a "Flexitarian" diet -- a fancy way of saying you're incorporating more plant based foods in your diet. Because of soy's versatility in recipes and heart health benefits, it's an easy addition to your diet. Visit www.soyfoods.org for more information and recipe ideas. Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn and Spotify. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

A phone used to be the thing you hoped would ring and your best friend would be on the other line waiting to tell you about her day. Now, it's your taxi service, shopping cart, yogi and to-do list. No matter what it is, there's always an app for that. The question is which ones are the best apps for your life? In this episode I'm flying solo... or rather, giving voice to all the unmillennials of the This Unmillennial Life Facebook group who shared with me their fave "best apps" for their phones. Not surprisingly, we are a generation who has embraced technology, but we're using it in different ways than our millennial counterparts. While my "research" is just a query of friends, it dovetails with what I've found to be the case in my life and those of my friends -- we are BUSY and use the best apps to help streamline, organize, connect and maybe - if we have a minute to ourselves - entertain. In the show I go through each of these general categories of best apps to pull out specifics of either what I've personally found helpful about an app OR what fans of the show shared with me. It's interesting to note that the biggest stand-out categories were Health/Wellness and Organization. You might say we all want to feel better and live better. I for one am glad there's an app for that. Here are the best apps the unmillennials I spoke with rely on. I'd love to hear your faves! Transportation: Park Mobile Uber Lyft Google Maps Waze TripIt Health & Wellness: Live Health Online MyFitnessPal Meditation Studio YogaGlo Headspace Downdog Aaptiv Buddhify PowerNap MindBody Calm StepsApp Fitbit Groceries & Food OurGroceries Grocery IQ Seamless Grocery Gadget Starbucks Panera Bread App Buy Me A Pie Office & Organization Evernote Wunderlist PocketLife Cozi Toggl Todoist Anylist Genius Scan Scanner Pro Money: Venmo Paypal Photography & Edit Pic Stitch Lumen 5 PicMonkey DepositPhotos Groovebook Listening & Entertaining: Audible (affiliate link) Overdrive Hoopla Spotify Shazam Amazon Music Communication: Grammarly Marco Polo Shopping: Flipp Cartwheel Amazon If your fave app didn't make my list, let me know! I'd love to connect with you online. Find Me On Instagram, Tweet Me @ReganJonesRD, leave me a voicemail, email me regan[at]thisunmillenniallife[dot]com or join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group . I also invite you to submit a show idea here! Thank you for listening and sharing with a friend! And of course, thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! And if you've been listening to the show for a while or are a new listener and have thoughts about what you like/don't like, I'd love for you to share them with me through this very brief LISTENER SURVEY. Thanks for your feedback! Until next time, ~Regan This week's episode is brought to you the Soyfoods Association of North America. Soy may help prevent or alleviate some of the top health concerns of women, including heart health, osteoporosis, and menopause. Visit www.soyfoods.org for more information. Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn and Spotify. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

BeachBody may sound like the kind of program only the young, supermodel striving types should try. But the ease, affordability and workout-anywhere nature of the program actually make it an ideal choice for many unmillennials. Or at least that's what one fan of the show thinks. Today's show is her story. In this episode I interview Julie Staley -- a talented entrepreneur, mom and newbie to the BeachBody workout program. While Julie isn't an official BeachBody coach and isn't trying to sell the program, she does believe in it and has had some exciting success with it. In this episode she shared with me: Why she decided to try BeachBody Why BeachBody ultimately turned out to be the fitness that "fit" for Julie The affordability of BeachBody The results she's had since starting BeachBody What role the BeachBody shakes did or did not play into Julie's success To close out the show, I'm doing something a little different this week. I'm sharing a portion of another interview I taped with a listener of the show -- Pamela Hernandez. As a personal trainer and fellow unmillennial, Pamela has begun discussing with her clients the idea of embracing a "middle ground manifesto." Based in the notion that there IS middle ground between ninja warrior and couch potato, Pamela's middle ground manifesto is an ideal reminder that age 40+ is the perfect time to seize your health and happiness and realize that you're good enough, you deserve a healthy lifestyle, but you don't have to be perfect. As always, I'd love to connect with you - the listener - online. Find Me On Instagram, Tweet Me @ReganJonesRD, leave me a voicemail, or join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group . I also invite you to submit a show idea here! Thank you for listening and sharing with a friend! And of course, thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! And if you've been listening to the show for a while or are a new listener and have thoughts about what you like/don't like, I'd love for you to share them with me through this very brief LISTENER SURVEY. Thanks for your feedback! Until next time, ~Regan This week's episode is brought to you the Soyfoods Association of North America. Soy may help prevent or alleviate some of the top health concerns of women, including heart health, osteoporosis, and menopause. Visit www.soyfoods.org for more information. Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn and Spotify. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

Have you ever been affected by something so bad you were willing to give up 25% of the remainder of your life IF you could be cured or find relief? That's exactly how many people living with IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome - feel. Today's show is about their story. In this episode I interview Kate Scarlata, MS, RDN -- a former guest of the show and creator of the #IBelieveinyourStory campaign. In this episode we discuss: What is IBS? How prevalent is the condition? The inadequate amount of funding currently allocated for IBS research Resources available to support IBS patients To close out the show, I'm addressing a topic I increasingly find to be of interest to moms with school-age children -- social skills. As I prep for an entire episode dedicated to this topic, I'm sharing the first insights I've gained from an article shared with me by my friend Deanna entitled "How Can I Help My Kids Develop Better Social Skills." As kids spend more time engaging with screens and less time playing with friends navigating social norms can be a challenge. This piece offers some insight into some basic principles we as parents can follow. If you are living with IBS, I'd love to hear from you and so would Kate. Connect online and tell your story using the #IBelieveinyourStory hashtag. Or Find Me On Instagram, Tweet Me @ReganJonesRD, leave me a voicemail, join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group . I also invite you to submit a show idea here! Thank you for listening and sharing with a friend! And of course, thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! And if you've been listening to the show for a while or are a new listener and have thoughts about what you like/don't like, I'd love for you to share them with me through this very brief LISTENER SURVEY. Thanks for your feedback! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn and Spotify. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

If the phrase "home-based fitness" makes you think of DVDs and ellipticals collecting dust in the corner, you haven't met a Peloton owner. The internet-connected spin bike has reached almost cultish status in a very quick time, but is it worth the hype (and price tag)? In this episode I interview Kim Nelson -- owner and creative director of Red Chalk Studios, a brand development, marketing and creative agency in Virginia Beach, VA. After years of a traditional gym membership, Kim found herself in need of a change that fit her busy schedule. Peloton was the answer she was looking for. In the episode we discuss: How a Peloton bike is different from a stationary or regular spin bike How Peloton as a streaming service keeps things fresh and new for its riders What options are available for streaming other than the live Peloton classes How spinning in a Peloton class offers metrics that foster competition and personal bests The costs associated with purchasing and maintaining a Peloton What Kim thinks about the quality of Peloton, both their products and their communications To close out the show, I offer a personal invite to listeners to join the This Unmillennial Life Podcast Facebook group to discover other great podcasts and audiobooks to listen to. (I also share that Audible.com is now a sponsor of the show and is currently offering a free book download with a 30-day free trial for listeners of the show who visit http://www.audibletrial.com/unmillennial.) Lastly, I share a personal piece of feedback from listener Inessa on how much she enjoyed The Freezer Meals Episode. If you've tried a Peloton and Liked OR Disliked it, I'd love to hear from you! You can always Find Me On Instagram, Tweet Me @ReganJonesRD, leave me a voicemail, join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group OR submit a show idea here! Thank you for listening and sharing with a friend! And of course, thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! And if you've been listening to the show for a while or are a new listener and have thoughts about what you like/don't like, I'd love for you to share them with me through this very brief LISTENER SURVEY. Thanks for your feedback! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn and Spotify. This week’s episode is sponsored by @V8 — visit v8drinksome.com/ for more information and a coupon for $1.50 off any V8 100% vegetable juice. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

Surely you've seen the ads in your Facebook feed. You know the ones -- the lady in the unassuming panties with a caption along the lines of "underwear for women who have periods." Those are Thinx panties and today's podcast gives a real-life recap of what it's like to buy, wear and wash them. In this episode I interview Carla Birnberg -- an author, blogger and online content creator, who tried Thinx for herself and quickly realized that someone else in her home might benefit even more from the panties than her, her daughter. In this episode we discuss: Why she decided to give Thinx panties a try How much they cost How they worked The laundering process How she uses them now How they've helped her daughter To close out the show, I share feedback from another listener of the show who didn't find Thinx to be the answer to easy periods that they claim to be. I also end the show with a startling look at the risk of a popular social media channel many parents assume is "okay" for their kids -- Musical.ly. If you've tried Thinx or if you have strong feelings about what apps kids should/should not be allowed access to, I'd love to hear from you! You can always Find Me On Instagram, Tweet Me @ReganJonesRD, leave me a voicemail, join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group OR submit a show idea here! Thank you for listening and sharing with a friend! And of course, thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! And if you've been listening to the show for a while or are a new listener and have thoughts about what you like/don't like, I'd love for you to share them with me through this very brief LISTENER SURVEY. Thanks for your feedback! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn and Spotify. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

If you've ever found yourself at 4 pm staring in your 'fridge wondering What's for dinner tonight, today's episode is the podcast you never knew you needed. Featuring one woman's well planned and expertly executed batch cooking system, we're covering a new way to maximize output in the kitchen (and into your freezer) and minimize the stress of weekly dinner prep. In this episode I interview Mickela Mitchell -- a fellow registered dietitian and mom to two year-round athletes. Inspired by a post on Mickela's personal Facebook account, I knew immediately I wanted to learn more about how she cooks enough food at one time to get her family through three month's worth of freezer meals. In this episode we discuss how freezer meals help her: Save time Save money Reduce decision fatigue Mickela also shares how she chooses which recipes to freeze, her tips for storing recipes properly in the freezer and why she thinks actually adding your meal plan to your calendar is a crucial step in the process. To close out the show, I share how I've started implementing batch cooking and freezer meals in my own home, including the following two recipes that I easily assemble after I've done a portion of batch cooking: Quick and Easy Gluten Free Lasagna Chicken Florentine Lasagna How to Improve Store-bought Alfredo Sauce I'm also sharing a quick clip from fan of the show, Megan, who has her own helpful take on freezer meal prep. If these recommendations resonate with you OR if you have your own meal prep strategy you think other listeners of the show would benefit from, I'd love to hear from you! You can always Find Me On Instagram, Tweet Me @ReganJonesRD, leave me a voicemail, join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group OR submit a show idea here! Thank you for listening and sharing with a friend! And of course, thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! And if you've been listening to the show for a while or are a new listener and have thoughts about what you like/don't like, I'd love for you to share them with me through this very brief LISTENER SURVEY. Thanks for your feedback! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn and Spotify. This week’s episode is sponsored by @V8 — visit v8drinksome.com/ for more information and a coupon for $1.50 off any V8 100% vegetable juice. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

If a friend told you her aging mother had found a new salve that eased arthritis pain in her hands, you'd be happy for her, right? What if you noticed a co-worker missing fewer days from work after trying a new migraine prevention protocol - a good thing, no? What if both of them told you the treatment involved cannabis or "medical marijuana"? Do you feel the same? Setting aside the political nature of marijuana legalization for recreational use, today's podcast focuses on all the ways compounds derived from the cannabis plant may offer health benefits and alternative treatments for a variety of illnesses. In today's show I interview long-time friend and colleague Janice Bissex who is also a Holistic Cannabis Practitioner. After watching her aging father suffer the side-effects of treatment for pain management late in his life, Janice began researching cannabis treatment as an alternative. Seeing first hand the benefits, she broadened her career to include education about cannabis as a therapy and is now helping clients for whom the current medical landscape has failed to provide adequate relief. In this episode we discuss: The important - and often overlooked - distinction between smoking pot to get high versus the isolation of specific cannabanoid compounds that offer health benefits and symptom relief, most of which are not associated with the psychotropic effects of marijuana The myriad of health benefits and treatment options for specific disease states that various cannabis derived compounds are used to treat Why people who've "tried it" using an edible and had a bad experience need to understand the metabolic challenges edibles pose and how alternative forms of deliveries - including salves, tinctures, gel caps, etc. - offer safer and more consistent dosing The importance of reaching out to a qualified practitioner and not simply relying on dispensary personal for help finding the right products, varieties of cannabis, etc. How medical cannabis is proving to be a safe and effective alternative to opioids and actually reducing opioid use in the states for which it is legal As a cautionary part of this segment, we also acknowledge the reality that marijuana at present is still considered illegal on the federal level. Listeners who are interested in approaching its use as a medical treatment should be aware of the medical marijuana laws governing their state and of course, the policies that apply to them as an employee in their current job. To close out the show, I re-visit one of my favorite segments -- If I Had A VCR I'd Tape This -- with a look at three programs I recommend for Amazon Prime Video subscribers: Orphan Black, Catastrophe and The Americans. If these recommendations or this podcast in general resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you! You can either Find Me On Instagram or Tweet Me @ReganJonesRD, leave me a voicemail, join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group OR submit a show idea here! Thank you for listening and sharing with a friend! And of course, thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! And if you've been listening to the show for a while or are a new listener and have thoughts about what you like/don't like, I'd love for you to share them with me through this very brief LISTENER SURVEY. Thanks for your feedback! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn and Spotify. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

Feeling sluggish and tired may seem like a run of the mill complaint for unmillennials working long days and having sleepless nights. But what if it's more than just routine fatigue? What if there's a problem with your thyroid? Today's podcast answers the call from a listener of the show who requested an episode on thyroid health. Featuring two dietitians who are experts in thyroid treatment and culinary nutrition, the show covers everything from why thyroid issues seem to plague women after childbirth to why experts recommend elimination diets to get to the root cause of some thyroid issues. In my first interview, I speak with Lisa Markley, co-author of The Thyroid Cookbook (We discuss: Lisa's history of being diagnosed with Hashimoto's The role that the thyroid gland plays in our overall health and metabolism What "red flags" women might look out for that signal a thyroid issue The challenges women often face in getting their medical doctor to treat thyroid conditions The importance of being your own healthcare advocate if you suspect a thyroid problem Lisa's favorite recipes from her cookbook Before closing out this segment, I also share what my dietitian friend, Danielle Omar, shared with me about the protocol she uses in her practice to help women detect what foods may be at the root cause of their underlying inflammation related to hypothyroidism. To close out the show, I take a timely look at one of my favorite beauty products/routines for this time of year as the weather warms -- self-tan. I provide insights shared to me via Facebook and specifically recommend the following products (some of these links may be affiliate links): Jergen’s Natural Glow Wet Skin Moisturizer Tan Physics Rodan+Fields Self-Tan Mousse St Tropez Application Mitt St Tropez Mousse St Tropez for Face Versa Spa Mystic Tan Maximist Lite Spray Tan (for home) If you've been listening to the show for a while or are a new listener and have thoughts about what you like/don't like, I'd love for you to share them with me through this very brief LISTENER SURVEY. Thanks for your feedback! And as always, you can either Find me on Instagram or Tweet Me @ReganJonesRD, leave me a voicemail, join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group OR submit a show idea here! Thank you for listening and sharing with a friend! Today's podcast truly is a chat between friends. Please tell a friend about the podcast so she can listen in, too! Thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn and Spotify. This week’s episode is sponsored by @V8 — visit v8drinksome.com/ for more information and a coupon for $1.50 off any V8 100% vegetable juice. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

With one out of every 68 children in the U.S. having an Autism Spectrum Disorder, the likelihood is high that you and your children know a family who has received this diagnosis. And while you may know some things about the suspected causes and some of the current research around Autism, how much do you really know about supporting these families, being a better friend or simply being more considerate with your actions and words? Today's podcast features friend of the show, Deanna Segrave-Daly. Outside of her title as registered dietitian and food blogger, Deanna is "Mia's Mom." Mia was diagnosed with autism before age 3 and for me, learning about her struggles and successes has actually taught me a number of things about being a better parent to my own children. In this episode we discuss: How to explain Autism to your children Why finding commonality is a concept that resonates with children How "social stories" can be valuable for all children suffering from anxiety over certain situations The "what to say and what not to say" to parents of children living with Autism Deanna's recommendation for fave Facebook accounts to follow: Diary of a Mom and Special Books by Special Kids To close out the show, I briefly address the quirky phenomenon that is "internet feedback" or more specifically, the propensity of people to leave negative feedback and not positive feedback. I offer a small plea to listeners of this and other podcasts to please, leave a review if you can. Your feedback is important and valued (and a real pick-me-up when it's positive)! If you've been listening to the show for a while or are a new listener and have thoughts about what you like/don't like, I'd love for you to share them with me through this very brief LISTENER SURVEY. Thanks for your feedback! And as always, you can either Tweet Me @ReganJonesRD, leave me a voicemail, join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group OR submit a show idea here! Thank you for listening and sharing with a friend! Today's podcast truly is a chat between friends. Please tell a friend about the podcast so she can listen in, too! Thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn and Spotify. This week’s episode is sponsored by HealthyAperture.com — the web’s first and only dietitian-curated recipe discovery site. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

The Jetsons told us growing up that the future of our car experience was up in the air, literally. And while that day may be coming, in the year 2018 the biggest change we've seen in how people get from place to place has to be the overwhelming popularity of ride-sharing apps, like Uber. Today's podcast features Uber Chronicles author, Jessie Newburn. Jessie started driving for Uber after a period of professional set-backs just to get some momentum going in the right direction. What the experience has offered her is a whole new perspective on the unique social opportunity inviting someone unknown into your car offers. In this episode we discuss: The basics behind "What Uber Is" Why she first became a driver Why she first decided to write a book about her experiences as an Uber driver The Pros/Cons of the Uber rating system Tips on how to be a better Uber rider To close out the show, I briefly address the reality that Uber - like other ride sharing services and taxis for that matter - does still pose some safety risk, so users should be knowledgable of those before they sign up. I share safety tips that I follow and the ones that Uber recommends on its site. If you've been listening to the show for a while or are a new listener and have thoughts about what you like/don't like, I'd love for you to share them with me through this very brief LISTENER SURVEY. Thanks for your feedback! And as always, you can either Tweet Me @ReganJonesRD, leave me a voicemail, join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group OR submit a show idea here! Thank you for listening and sharing with a friend! This is the podcast feels like a chat between friends. Please tell a friend about the podcast so she can listen in, too! Thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn and Spotify. This week’s episode is sponsored by @V8 — visit v8drinksome.com/ for more information and a coupon for $1.50 off any V8 100% vegetable juice Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

As unmillennials, choosing a "protein powder" used to mean choosing between vanilla or chocolate Carnation Instant Breakfast powder. But walk down the supplement aisle of your local supermarket and you may wonder if you're actually in a bodybuilder's kitchen. Mega-jars of protein powders have gone mainstream, but do you really know if any of these powders are for you, what benefits they offer or how to choose one? Today's podcast features frequent show contributor, Dr. Chris Mohr, a nationally-known nutrition and fitness expert who has been helping women understand the importance of protein in their diets for years. Today he's back with me to discuss: Current protein recommendations for women per meal Benefits of consuming recommended amounts of protein per meal How protein powders fit into these protein recommendations The differences between various protein powders -- including whey, casein, soy, pea protein and more A clarification about soy myths and reassurance that soy protein powders can be a healthful option for individuals who want an alternative to milk-based protein (I also offer a disclaimer that while the research Chris shares is not sponsor-related, he and I both attended a sponsored conference recently where this research was presented. Our attendance was partially sponsored to attend this conference.) To close out the show, I share a quick recap of a New York Times article I shared recently in the This Unmillennial Life Facebook group on the naming recommendations of the next generation behind millennials. And lastly, I preview a discussion happening in the group about all the different "millennialisms" we DON'T care for (spoiler: "AF" and "Adulting" are hot button no-no's in the unmillennial world). If you've been listening to the show for a while or are a new listener and have thoughts about what you like/don't like, I'd love for you to share them with me through this very brief LISTENER SURVEY. Thanks for your feedback! And as always, you can either Tweet Me @ReganJonesRD, leave me a voicemail, join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group OR submit a show idea here! Thank you for listening and sharing with a friend! This is the podcast feels like a chat between friends. Please tell a friend about the podcast so she can listen in, too! Thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn and Spotify. This week’s episode is sponsored by HealthyAperture.com — the web’s first and only dietitian-curated recipe discovery site. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

When real life finds its way onto your TV screen at night, how accurate does the portrayal feel? The hit show every unmillennial seems to be talking about - This Is Us - touches at issues that hit close to home. But for one foster parent, the storyline of Randall's family's choice to become a foster family missed the mark. Today's podcast features foster parent, Elana Natker. Elana approached me a few months ago as a fan of the show wanting to share her story of how disappointed she was in the way This Is Us has handled the foster parenting story. With more than 428,000 children living in foster care in the U.S. alone, it's important to tell the foster parenting story, beyond primetime TV. On the show we discuss: How the storyline on foster parenting is presented on This Is Us How a real-life foster parenting experience differs from what's shown on TV How a family might come to the decision they want to become a foster family What "respite care" is in the foster parenting framework and how it might be a fit for some families What happens when a foster parenting situation isn't a good fit How people who might be interested in considering foster parenting can get involved To close out the show, I share a quick preview into the future of self-driving cars or perhaps, more importantly how GenX is not having it... yet... and also give a quick recap of the things fans of this show DO love about This Is Us. If you've been listening to the show for a while or are a new listener and have thoughts about what you like/don't like, I'd love for you to share them with me through this very brief LISTENER SURVEY. Thanks for your feedback! And as always, you can either Tweet Me @ReganJonesRD, leave me a voicemail, join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group OR submit a show idea here! Thank you for listening and sharing with a friend! This is the podcast feels like a chat between friends. Please tell a friend about the podcast so she can listen in, too! Thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn and Spotify. This week’s episode is sponsored by HealthyAperture.com — the web’s first and only dietitian-curated recipe discovery site. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

A digital society with no mail and no clutter may be the stuff millennials dream of. But the reality for many unmillennials is we're still drowning in a sea of our own stuff. Having spent years accumulating the day-to-day goods that make up a 40- to 50-something life, GenXers now find themselves at a crossroads of wanting more order while living an otherwise unordered life. Today's podcast features a leading expert on all things organizational, Lisa Woodruff. Lisa is a home organization expert, productivity specialist, and author of The Mindset of Organization, Take Back Your House One Phase at a Time, and How ADHD Affects Home Organization. She believes organization is not a skill you are born with, but rather is something that is developed over time and changes with each season of life. Lisa has helped thousands of women reclaim their homes and finally get organized with her practical tips, encouragement, and humor through her blog and podcast at Organize365.com. On the show we discuss: The phases of getting organized and how the calendar plays into getting started What makes unmillennials unique in their challenges to get organized How a simple box can be a game changer in managing mail and papers in your life Why organizing rooms by function is the key to staying organized How Lisa's 100 Day Home Organization Program ( To close out the show, I'm sharing a detailed recap of how I managed to avoid jetlag and get a good night's sleep on the plane overnight on a recent work-related trip to Europe. And I wrap up the show with a fun little voice mail message from Pamela, a fan of the show. If you've been listening to the show for a while or are a new listener and have thoughts about what you like/don't like, I'd love for you to share them with me through this very brief LISTENER SURVEY. Thanks for your feedback! And as always, you can either Tweet Me @ReganJonesRD, leave me a voicemail, join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group OR submit a show idea here! Thank you for listening and sharing with a friend! Just this last week a listener shared with me that this podcast feels like a chat between friends. Please tell a friend about the podcast so she can listen in, too! Thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn and Spotify. This week’s episode is sponsored by HealthyAperture.com — the web’s first and only dietitian-curated recipe discovery site. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

If checking your heart rate is something you only have done at an annual check-up, maybe it's time to look into the "theory" behind one of the nation's hottest fitness brands -- Orangetheory. Grounded in research that shows the "after-burn" effect of high-intensity, cardio-blasting workouts (read: high heart rates), Orangetheory promises "strength, more energy, and more life." But does it live up to its promises? Today's episode features Katy Widrick -- group fitness instructor, multi-media producer, blogging genius and personal friend of the show. Katy has made Orangetheory a dedicated part of her fitness journey and is sharing with listeners why. In the show, we discuss: The premise behind the "zones" of Orangetheory workouts Why the class is so much more than a "cardio" class How the class is structured and how newbies can best orient themselves the first time they go Why Orangetheory is so effective in a short amount of time, but not the place to chat with friends What it feels like to gain functional fitness as a working mom to two small children Why Orangetheory is customizable for every level, but not for the casual fitness seeker. It's serious business. To close out the show, I'm sharing a few updates and follow-ups to The Eyelashes Episode.Our most popular episode to date, this show continues to live beyond the podcast on the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group .Through that group I learned about an alternative to prescription serums -- castor oil (buy it easily online at Amazon GrandeLASH-MD. If you've been listening to the show for a while or are a new listener and have thoughts about what you like/don't like, I'd love for you to share them with me through this very brief LISTENER SURVEY. Thanks for your feedback! And as always, you can either Tweet Me @ReganJonesRD, leave me a voicemail, join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group OR submit a show idea here! Thank you for listening and sharing with a friend! Just this last week a listener shared with me that this podcast feels like a chat between friends. Please tell a friend about the podcast so she can listen in, too! Thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn and Spotify. This week’s episode is sponsored by HealthyAperture.com — the web’s first and only dietitian-curated recipe discovery site. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

Search the hashtag #lululemon on Instagram and you'll find nearly 2 million posts of women all over the world showing off the beloved brand in their personal pursuit of fitness. But what do you not see? Any women wearing the brand who are larger than a size 12. Experts estimate the number of overweight women in America as being 40% of the population. Yet brands like Lululemon - a brand that describes itself as "born from a love of daily sweat" - seemingly don't want women of a certain size to actually sweat in their clothing. Today's episode tells the story of Amy Edwards - a forty-something Westpoint grad and working mom - who decided to start a fitness journey only to find that fitness brands and retailers simply didn't offer clothing in her size. After disheartening store visits and formal complaints to corporate offices, Amy finally began to notice a small change in the retail landscape, but she says there's more that needs to be done. In the show, we discuss: What prompted Amy to start her fitness journey When she first realized that fitness fashion didn't offer many, if any, options at her size What it was like to visit Lululemon in hopes of being able to buy this much loved fitness brand What she found as options for her size at stores like Athleta, Dick's Sporting Goods, Target and Academy Sports What Amy did to encourage her local retailers to larger carry sizes What she recommends other women do in their area To close out the show, I answer a recurring question that's come up after The Poop Episode -- how many Metamucil fiber cookies/wafers do I eat each day and when I'm traveling. And next, I break down the basics of "How to Start Watching Star Wars Now With Your Kids?" (Spoiler: the reading order I recommend in the show based on "expert" opinion is 4, 5, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8.) Last, I ask listeners of the show to be sure to send me show topic ideas for the future either by Tweeting Me @ReganJonesRD, leaving me a voicemail, joining the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group OR submitting a show idea here! As always, thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing with a friend! Listeners tell me it’s the kind of podcast you want to tell your girlfriends about. So if you haven’t done that, please share! Thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn and Spotify. This week’s episode is sponsored by HealthyAperture.com — the web’s first and only dietitian-curated recipe discovery site. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

We've all heard that it's important to save for a rainy day. But what about saving for the many sunny days, weeks, months and years you hope to enjoy after retirement. Financial experts say the best time to start that saving process was yesterday. But for GenX unmillennials, there's still time to start today. In today's episode of the podcast, I interview Scott Greenberg, a Certified Financial Planner, to discuss the aspects of risk management and wealth accumulation that are most important to our generation. We cover: Why financial planning NOW is so important for GenX and other unmillennials When is the best time to make financial planning a priority What constitutes risk management, including Long Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance and Long Term Care Insurance Ways to easily calculate a starting number for amount of Life Insurance needed The difference between "risk management" planning and planning for "wealth accumulation for retirement" The red flags everyone should look for in terms of their financial planning investments What should families who are strapped for cash do when there doesn't seem to be any money to save for the future? How our generation differs from our parents and grandparents in terms of our responsibility to save for retirement To close out the show, I take a turn to a completely different (and less stable) investment -- Bitcoin (or more generically, cryptocurrencies.) Sharing my very basic understanding of Bitcoin, I give listeners a preview into how it works, why they need to know about it and how Bitcoin owners can tap into its value for purchase (with a bonus cautionary tale of the volatility of Bitcoin.) To provide me feedback on Bitcoin, Financial Planning for GenX or simply share a topic idea for the show, listeners can Tweet Me @ReganJonesRD, leave me a voicemail OR join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group and let me know what you think! As always, thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing with a friend! Listeners tell me it’s the kind of podcast you want to tell your girlfriends about. So if you haven’t done that, please share! Thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn and Spotify. This week’s episode is sponsored by HealthyAperture.com — the web’s first and only dietitian-curated recipe discovery site. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

Poop. We all do it. We all know what it is. But what does YOUR poop actually say about your overall health and well-being? Today's episode unapologetically answers all those questions about your daily (or not?) visit to the bathroom you've been too afraid to ask. Featuring New York Times best selling author (Kate Scarlata, we're discussing the number one things you need to know about number two. In the show we discuss: Why poop is an overall indicator of health What is "normal" poop Why both constipation and diarrhea have health implications, beyond simply the discomfort Where people should turn if they have concerns about the quality of their bowel movements What are the various fiber sources that can both help (or hurt) digestion, including Metamucil and chicory root (inulin) The balance between feeding probiotic bacteria with prebiotic fibers just what they need or so much that it causes you discomfort The real facts behind fecal transplants and who they're most effective for What you need to know about the colors of poop To close out our interview, Kate discusses her new book devoted to the low-FODMAP diet and previews her new "I believe in your story" campaign, which not only raises awareness of the issues around irritable bowel syndrome but also aims to raise funds for IBS research. To wrap up the show, I recount one of my more unmillennial embarrassing moments fighting technology while I hosted a recent Facebook LIVE. And lastly, I offer up two new shows I'm interested in on Netflix and ask for audience input on whether or not they would make the list for my "If I had a VCR I'd tape this" segment. Listeners can Tweet Me @ReganJonesRD, leave me a voicemail OR join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group and let me know what you think! As always, thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing with a friend! Listeners tell me it’s the kind of podcast you want to tell your girlfriends about. So if you haven’t done that, please share! Thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne and Libsyn. This week’s episode is sponsored by HealthyAperture.com — the web’s first and only dietitian-curated recipe discovery site. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

If you're an unmillennial you've been having periods more years than you probably care to remember. So what in the world could a podcast tell you that you DON'T know about your menstrual cycle? How about the fact that you actually burn more calories after ovulation OR that right after your period may be the best time to try for a new PR in your fitness routine? Today's episode of the podcast features an interview with registered dietitian, nutrition coach and flexible dieting expert, Emily Field. In the episode, we discuss: How Emily and I started working together Why I'm trying out macro tracking that correlates with my menstrual cycle How the hormones estrogen and progesterone, which change throughout the month, affect fitness, coordination, hunger, mindset and more What these changes mean in terms of the exercises you choose in both your follicular phase (the beginning of your cycle) and the luteal phase (the end of your cycle) The increase in calories metabolized at the end of your cycle and why the types of foods you eat might need a shift during this time To wrap up the show, I recap a recent NBCNews.com article that details "Why the Future is Female" and give my own thoughts about what this message means in terms of inspiring and empowering us as women after age 40. I invite all guest of the show to Tweet Me @ReganJonesRD and tell me why YOU think the #FutureIsFemale. Or you can leave me a voicemail OR join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group and let me know what you think! As always, thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing with a friend! Listeners tell me it’s the kind of podcast you want to tell your girlfriends about. So if you haven’t done that, please share! Thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne and Libsyn. This week’s episode is sponsored by HealthyAperture.com — the web’s first and only dietitian-curated recipe discovery site. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

From concerns about saying the wrong thing to not knowing how to help, you may find yourself feeling completely inadequate when faced with knowing someone who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. This episode of the podcast touches on that possibility and most importantly, shares a personal account from Maggie Van Duyn of what life has been like after her being diagnosed with Stage IV Breast Cancer in her late 30s. In the show Maggie shares: A brief account of her diagnosis What types of things friends can do/say that are helpful in a trying time like the days surrounding a new diagnosis How friends can better navigate conversations about terminal illness around children Why it's important for people to reach out with compassion and caring, even when paralyzed with fear they'll say the wrong thing How being "left out" is one of the more hurtful parts of living with illness I close my interview with Maggie as she shares the story of her Cancer Card initiative through her site, Maggie's Bright Side. Maggie's ability to manage life with illness, through treatment, while parenting and on top of it start a benefit for fellow cancer patients in Vermont is nothing short of amazing and all to inspiring. Before I wrap up the show, I share a few tips from a recent article by Foodlet that my friend Sally of Real Mom Nutrition shared on her Facebook page. The post offers ideas for families to give back in their communities during the holidays, with a special discussion on the importance of giving to food banks. As always, thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing with a friend! Listeners tell me it’s the kind of podcast you want to tell your girlfriends about. So if you haven’t done that, please share! Or provide me feedback by leaving me a voicemail OR joining the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group. Thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne and Libsyn. This week’s episode is sponsored by HealthyAperture.com — the web’s first and only dietitian-curated recipe discovery site. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

As unmillennials we’ve come a long way since the days of leotards and legwarmers. And while group fitness has evolved over the years, one thing remains true — the best fitness routine for YOU is the one you’ll actually do, consistently, and love. I’ve shared on the show that my personal choice for fitness is BodyPump. today, I’m taking time to explain why. In this episode of This Unmillennial Life, I’m geeking out on all things BodyPump related with my friend, fellow food blogger and BodyPump instructor, Katie Webster. In the show we discuss: How Katie started attending BodyPump classes a decade ago and why she is still going (and teaching) today What the “rep effect” is and why BodyPump recommends it as a way to build strength What to expect in a BodyPump class, including music, timing, tempo and weight selection The importance of choosing weights that challenge, but don’t compromise form Following my interview with Katie, I share what Chris Mohr, PhD, RD, a frequent contributor to the show, shared with me as to his thoughts on BodyPump. Specifically, Chris addresses the notion that group fitness can be a big benefit of BodyPump and why continuing to add weight and challenging yourself is the key to strength gains in the class. To wrap up the show, I share a few finds from LesMillsOnDemand to help you with either your own personal fitness quest at home and/or helping your kids get moving more. As always, thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing with a friend! Listeners tell me it’s the kind of podcast you want to tell your girlfriends about. So if you haven’t done that, please share! Or provide me feedback by leaving me a voicemail OR joining the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group. Thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne and Libsyn. This week’s episode is sponsored by HealthyAperture.com — the web’s first and only dietitian-curated recipe discovery site. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

There are no shortages of food blogs and magazine covers promising spectacular menus and dishes for your Thanksgiving meal, but what if staying in the kitchen all day is the last thing you want to do? Kids want your attention, parents and relatives complain of never seeing you and all you want is a break from all the frenzy. If this sounds all too familiar, today's episode is the holiday helper you never knew you needed. On today's episode of This Unmillennial Life, I'm chatting with Kathleen Phillips, author of Magic Cakes (GritsandGouda, as she shares her favorite shortcut cooking tips for the holiday season. In the episode, Kathleen discusses: How you only need 2 ingredients to make Southern scratch biscuits Why her caramel frosting is fail-proof Whether boxed cake mixes make the cut in her kitchen How to make easy clean-up of roasting your Thanksgiving turkey Where to find an extra warming-oven (spoiler: a kitchen remodel isn't the answer) Other ways to make old-fashioned holiday treats with new-fashioned convenience In the show, Kathleen also teases a few of her favorite recipes from her food blog that would make excellent (and easy) additions to your holiday menu: Cheater Caramel Icing Magic Cake Sticky Toffee Pudding Dulce de Leche 2 Ingredient Ice Cream Easy Chocolate Truffle Tart 2 Ingredient Biscuits from Scratch Microwave Peanut Brittle Broccoli Cheese Cornbread Cookies 'n' Cream Fudge Microwave Pistachio Cranberry Brittle To wrap up the show, I am previewing three of my favorite apps that help you connect with family, preserve memories and lastly, shave a little time listening to your favorite podcasts. As always, thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing with a friend! Listeners tell me it's the kind of podcast you want to tell your girlfriends about. So if you haven't done that, please share! Or provide me feedback by leaving me a voicemail OR joining the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group. Thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne and Libsyn. This week’s episode is sponsored by HealthyAperture.com — the web’s first and only dietitian-curated recipe discovery site. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

If you have days where you're not sure who needs your help more -- your kids or your parents, you know you're an unmillennial. Today's episode of This Unmillennial Life scratches the surface on a topic that runs deep with both emotional responses and tactical requirements, the role of becoming caregiver to aging parents. For many unmillennials, but now is the time to begin the conversations around what our parents have planned (or not planned for) as they age and need additional help. In the show I interview Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD as she shares a personal account of what it was like to transition to becoming the caregiver for her mother prior to her death. In the episode, Liz shares: The events that led to her mom needing full-time care How she found services to support her mom's desire to stay at home The financial impact of in-home care The need to discuss wishes ahead of time Why people should get comfortable having the uncomfortable conversations How email and texts can take away some of the barriers to discussing these topics Resources she found helpful, including (affiliate link->) A Bittersweet Season and MindingOurElders.com. The importance of taking care of the caregiver I wrap up this portion of the show by providing some additional resources I found online related to caring for an aging, and specifically note the valuable links available via the Caregiver Action Network. To end the show, I discuss whether or not my distaste for mail and lack of commitment to sending cards is an unmillennial trait, a more-millennial phenomenon OR simply my own personal quirk. You be the judge and let me know what you think! As always, thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing with a friend! Listeners tell me it's the kind of podcast you want to tell your girlfriends about. So if you haven't done that, please share! Or provide me feedback by leaving me a voicemail OR joining the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group. Thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne and Libsyn. This week’s episode is sponsored by HealthyAperture.com — the web’s first and only dietitian-curated recipe discovery site. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

Magazine covers may tout the importance of protein for weight loss, but what if the benefits go far beyond that? Today's episode of This Unmillennial Life uncovers why protein as we age (starting as early as our 30s!) is so important to maintain lifelong health and independence, plus covers one of the more common quick-to-grab protein options -- protein bars -- and identifies the best choices. In the show I interview Chris Mohr, RD, PhD (Don't miss the interview I did with Chris in The CrossFit Episode) and Jessica Crandall, RD, CDE, AFAA. We discuss: The importance of eating protein throughout the day How much protein to aim for at each meal What an adequate serving size of protein looks like Why some protein bars may be glorified candy bars What you should look for on the label when choosing a protein bar What ratio of protein to calories makes up a good protein bar choice How choosing low-calorie foods (like low-calorie nut milks) may seem like a good idea but is actually hindering your ability to get enough protein What ingredients to look for on the labels of protein bars that make them a good or not-so-good choice Whether or not protein bars are safe choices for kids I close out this week's show with my personal recommendations for 4 protein bars I like and recommend (which include ALDI Elevation Mint Chocolate bars, Think Thin Brownie Crunch, Pure Protein Salted Caramel and Rx Bars). I also discuss my thoughts on Quest protein bars. (Spoiler: I'm not a fan of Quest personally for taste and digestibility, but know many people love it so I recommend it as one you may want to try.) As always, thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing with a friend! Listeners tell me it's the kind of podcast you want to tell your girlfriends about. So if you haven't done that, please share! Or provide me feedback by leaving me a voicemail OR joining the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group. Thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne and Libsyn. This week’s episode is sponsored by HealthyAperture.com — the web’s first and only dietitian-curated recipe discovery site. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

If there's one shopping habit that seems to separate millennials from other generations, it's the amount of money spent on groceries. In fact, some estimates put the number that millennials spend on groceries beyond their older counterparts at nearly $2500 more per year. While unmillennials are apparently already doing a pretty good job of cutting grocery bills in comparison, is there room for more savings? If you've ever shopped at an ALDI grocery store, you know the answer is yes! In today's episode, we're discussing all things ALDI and taking a look at what makes this low-cost leader a nationwide grocery store success. In the show I interview self-proclaimed "ALDI super fan" Sally of Real Mom Nutrition. (Note: While Sally is on the advisory board for ALDI, she was not compensated for this interview.) We discuss: How Sally got hooked on ALDI How ALDI gives shoppers a chance to buy high-end items at low-cost prices What type of quality shoppers can expect from ALDI products Sally's favorite healthy products to purchase there (Here's the link to download Sally's ALDI Shopping List.) The subtle differences shoppers need to know before they go I close out this week's show with a preview of an upcoming podcast I'll be doing on "athleisure" clothing and specifically sharing feedback I received via Facebook on the uber popular, millennial-targeted brand, lululemon. As always, thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing with a friend! Listeners tell me it's the kind of podcast you want to tell your girlfriends about. So if you haven't done that, please share! Or provide me feedback by leaving me a voicemail OR joining the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group. Thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne and Libsyn. This week’s episode is sponsored by HealthyAperture.com — the web’s first and only dietitian-curated recipe discovery site. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

The older we get the more the quiet aches and pains we used to ignore seem to get a little louder in their plea to be treated. When that twinge of back pain that used to pop-up after a long day becomes the first thing you notice when your feet hit the floor, it may be time to seek out a doctor’s care. But who do you turn to? Chiropractic care represents a large portion of the healthcare sector even though it's a discipline that is largely misunderstood in many circles. By request from a listener of the show, today’s episode is dedicated to the discussion of chiropractic care and where it should fit into your overall healthcare plan. In today's episode, I interview Dr. Brad Adams, a board certified, chiropractic physician. In the interview, we address: What all chiropractor care encompasses The various procedures chiropractors perform What type of education do chiropractors receive The various specialities of chiropractic care, including defining the term “Diplomate” How spinal manipulation relates to internal medicine Tips for finding a reputable provider Reasons some people are reluctant to pursue chiropractic care I close out this week's show with an expanded discussion of a conversation taking place on the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group related to dirty hotel rooms. As follow up to the Airbnb episode, listeners have posted various warnings of the risks of germ-filled hotel rooms. The info shared is more than a little shocking, but definitely worth a conversation. (And if you are easily grossed out, this may not be the segment for you!) As always, thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing with a friend! Listeners tell me it's the kind of podcast you want to tell your girlfriends about. So if you haven't done that, please share! Or provide me feedback by leaving me a voicemail OR joining the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group. Thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne and Libsyn. This week’s episode is sponsored by HealthyAperture.com — the web’s first and only dietitian-curated recipe discovery site. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

A skimpy selection of weights, a broken treadmill and a crowded room of conference goers -- hotel gyms often lack the allure of your regular routine and can make you want to hit snooze instead of lacing up your sneakers. But don't let a bad hotel gym sideline your good intentions. With a few smart tips you can make the most of in-room options and be prepared to keep up your workouts on the go. In today's episode, I interview Amie Hoff, inventor of the FitKit and uncover new ideas for keeping up your workouts while traveling. You'll hear: Tips for in-room fitness options -- no equipment required. Tips for "other" places within the hotel to get in a workout, including how to make the most of your hotel hallway and stairwells. Why you only need 15 minutes to get in a good workout. How getting up and getting in a quick workout may actually make you more productive on the road. What's in a FitKit and how these few simple, light pieces of packable equipment can open up hundreds of new exercises you can do in your room. (To purchase your own FitKit using the discount Amie offered listeners in the show, use the code "UNMILLENNIALLIFE.") I close out this week's show first with a promise to post some of the hotel workouts I do when I stay in a hotel that has a decent selection of weights. (Images posted below). And lastly, I share listener submitted answers to the question "What Makes You So Unmillennial?" I also share a personal invite for listeners to join the This Unmillennial Life Group on Facebook to help group-think a list of "If I had a VCR I'd tape this" recommendations for binge-worthy TV. As always, thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing with a friend! Listeners tell me it's the kind of podcast you want to tell your girlfriends about. So if you haven't done that, please share! Or provide me feedback by leaving me a voicemail OR joining the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group. Thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne and Libsyn. This week’s episode is sponsored by HealthyAperture.com — the web’s first and only dietitian-curated recipe discovery site. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. *** Disclaimer: I am not a personal trainer. If you're new to working out, please consult your physician first. These workouts were compiled from various workouts I read about online. I've found them to be doable in most any hotel gym with just a little bit of room and a few weights. The last of these workouts is a BodyPump inspired set of reps geared toward high-rep, slightly lighter weight. The 1 x 1 and 2 x 2 refer to the timing of the move (so 1 x 1 being a faster 1 sec up and 1 sec down move and 2 x 2 being a slower move). Note that "slightly lighter" does not mean light. You should choose weight heavy enough that at least 1/2 to 2/3 of the way through the workout you are feeling fatigue to the point of questioning your weight choice. As my friend Katie Webster (former BodyPump instructor) likes to say "You should be a little scared that you chose too much weight." This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

Staying somewhere completely unknown can seem either really adventurous or super scary, depending on your perspective. As unmillennials, we've grown up and into the world of hotels. Our generation invented and mastered hotel booking online through sites like Orbtiz and Expedia. But with the disruptive technology of Airbnb, a whole new world of homes is available to travelers. The question is though, is it right for everyone? In today's episode, I get out of the studio and on the road to bring you a live narrative of my first Airbnb experience. You'll hear: Wendy Jo (a listener of the show and author of BornToEat) describes her experience using Airbnb throughout Europe. My friend and travel companion for the weekend, Deanna of TeaspoonofSpice discuss her experience with Airbnb -- from staying in a room in someone's home (while they were there), to what the booking process is like, to her experience with Airbnb when something "went wrong" with her booking. A live walk-through of the home we rented in rural Pennsylvania, including the (surprising) discovery that the home and second bedroom was the exam room for a midwife practice. My departing thoughts pulling away from the rental and admittedly, not having slept as well as I would've hoped on why Airbnb may not always be the best for me personally. I close out this week's show with a new segment of "What Makes You So Unmillennial?" featuring Brynn, who is hanging onto some very unmillennial calendar habits and Jessica, who really captures what I think many women across multiple generations experience -- the struggle of work/life balance. I offer my thoughts on the subject with some specific insights I learned recent from a millennial who understands the importance of guarding your heart and mind when consuming social media. As always, thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing with a friend! Listeners tell me it's the kind of podcast you want to tell your girlfriends about. So if you haven't done that, please share! Or provide me feedback by leaving me a voicemail OR joining the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group. Thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes and NPROne. This week’s episode is sponsored by HealthyAperture.com — the web’s first and only dietitian-curated recipe discovery site. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

Do you cuff jeans over booties or tuck them in? Are shoulder-less shirts in or out? What's the rule with skinny jeans again? Questions about what to wear can get a little more complicated after 40. Not wanting to look too young is as much of a battle as not wanting to dress "too old." In today's podcast, I'm talking again with ChicMadeSimple's Tracy James about how to answer these types of questions. Today's show covers: The shoulder-less shirt -- In or Out? Where women after 40 should shop -- department store, bargain bin or fancy boutique? Can online ordering help with curating the perfect outfit? Are any stores "off limits" for the after 40 crowd? What's the deal with jeans these days -- skinny, flared, low-waisted, high-waisted or who knows? What's the best way to wear booties -- to tuck or not to tuck? I wrap up my conversation with Tracy by expanding on the idea of having a "list" that guides your purchases and offering a personal invite to listeners to share their feedback by leaving me a voicemail OR joining the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group. Thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes and NPROne. This week’s episode is sponsored by HealthyAperture.com — the web's first and only dietitian-curated recipe discovery site. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

As most women know, having a closet full of clothes doesn't always mean you have something to wear. Whether it's wishing you could fit in that perfect pair of black pants you wore to your class reunion or realizing this year's styles needed to find you about 15 years earlier, navigating the changing waters of fashion after 40 can sometimes make you want to shut the closet door and forget what's inside. Today's show is the first in a two part series with fashion and style expert Tracy James of ChicMadeSimple aimed at helping women not only embrace a "what's right for me" style mentality, but also prep their closets for their next round of quality (versus quantity) fashion purchases. In this episode Tracy discusses: her background in the fashion industry and how it's helped her understand real women and their fashion worries why she doesn't believe in hard and fast fashion rules and instead, offers insights for women to embrace the look that's right for their individual figures why treating your closet like a "garden to be weeded" helps not only inspire confidence, but also inventories your clothing needs in a way to make future purchases more efficient and inspiring how donating clothes -- even those that still have the tags on them -- can be beneficial on many levels I break my conversation with Tracy into two parts -- you'll hear the other one next week -- to give listeners time to embrace Tracy's tips and begin the closet clean out and organization she mentions. Next week, we return with specific fashion insights and answering questions from the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group about topics ranging from finding the right fit of jeans to begging for shoulder-less tops to fall away. To close out the show, I'll revisit one of my favorite segments -- If I Had A VCR I'd Tape This -- with my recommendation for a Netflix program I found both educational, entertaining and enlightening. If you’d like to share what YOU would tape if you had a VCR, please leave me a voicemail OR join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group. I’d love to hear what’s on your mind! Thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Until next time, ~Regan Never miss another episode! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes and NPROne. This week’s episode is sponsored by HealthyAperture.com — the web's first and only dietitian-curated recipe discovery site. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

If you think CrossFit is a fitness craze only enjoyed by millennials, think again. With more than 4 million devotees, CrossFit has captured the hearts, minds and muscles of men and women all over the world. But with all that attention and success comes a fair amount of scrutiny. Today's show jumps right into uncovering the strengths and weaknesses of CrossFit. In this episode: You’ll hear two different perspectives from listeners of the show -- Holly and Stacy -- who share what they do (or don't) like about CrossFit. I'll also provide some personal insights on what I experienced when I tried CrossFit for the first time. Then, I’ll share my interview with Chris Mohr, Ph.D., one of the country's leading fitness experts (who also happens to be a fellow Registered Dietitian). Specifically, he discusses: why CrossFit "works" the importance of lifting heavy weights within the context of efficient, effective and safe weight training why the CrossFit community is a positive part of the overall experience when CrossFit crosses over into risky territory the importance of training to fatigue and not through pain I wrap up my conversation with Dr. Mohr with insights on how to find a CrossFit box that provides adequate support and training and then offer a personal plea to women everywhere to start weight training now, no matter whether you try CrossFit or not. To close out the show, you’ll hear from Rita, a fan of the show, answering the question "What Makes You SO Unmillennial?" You'll also hear her personal story on how the Eyelashes episode helped her (And Rita if you're reading -- Thank You for Your Message!) If you’d like to be featured in an upcoming show, leave me a voicemail OR join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group. I’d love to hear what’s on your mind! Thanks for subscribing. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Until next time, ~Regan This week’s episode is sponsored by HealthyAperture.com — the web's first and only dietitian-curated recipe discovery site. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! This week’s episode dives a little deeper into the topic of beauty by addressing one of the common questions for women after 40 — should I get Botox? Admittedly, a more polarizing topic than last week’s episode on eyelashes, the decision to pursue Botox, along with other injectables (more often known in medical circles as “facial rejuvenation treatments”), is a highly personal one. While not right for everyone, for some people it’s an option they’d like to know more about. That’s the goal of this week’s new show — to give listeners more info to help with those decisions. On this episode: You’ll first hear two different perspectives — one from a listener who gets Botox treatments and the other from a listener who does not. Both women share the reasoning behind their choices and what they think are the most important concerns/considerations. Then, I’ll share my interview with Dr. Landon McLain, a double board-certified cosmetic surgery specialist who offers facial rejuvenation treatment as a part of his oral/facial and cosmetic surgery practice. Specifically, he discusses: the difference between the two most common injectable treatments — Botox and fillers how “over-treatment” might occur and what can be done about it the best time to start seeking out facial rejuvenation treatments to minimize the amount needed over time and maximize results what women can do BEYOND Botox to slow the aging process I wrap up my conversation with Dr. McLain with some insights on how to find a reputable provider and then share my own experiences in terms of discomfort levels of both Botox and Sculptra. To close out the show, you’ll hear from two fans of the show as they answer the question, "What Makes You SO Unmillennial?" (Note: If you’ve been listening to the podcast directly on the website, because you aren’t sure where to “subscribe” you will relate to the first listener for sure!) If you’d like to be featured in an upcoming show, leave me a voicemail OR join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group. I’d love to hear what’s on your mind! Thanks for subscribing. Until next time, ~Regan This week’s episode is sponsored by HealthyAperture.com — the web's first and only dietitian-curated recipe discovery site. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support provided by Jim White of JimWhiteFit.com and Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

The life of the unmillennial is clearly filled with some serious topics -- are you saving enough for retirement, have you reached the peak of your career and why do the aches/pains that used to disappear linger these days? Those are all worth topics to feature on the show, but that's absolutely NOT what we're discussing today. 'Cause a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do. And I gotta do eyelashes. If you've ever thought about glamming up your look or simply improving that wand of mascara in your make-up bag, today's show is for you! On the show you'll learn about: My experience with the eyelash boosting serum Latisse. I'll clear up some common misconceptions about Latisse and then you'll hear from Julie on her experience with the popular Rodan+Fields eyelash booster Next, you'll hear from Danielle on her experience with lash extensions and learn more about the pros/cons, time commitment and cost. My last guest, Gretchen, will share why Magnetic Eyelashes were the best option for her and share insights about how easy (or hard) the lashes are to actually apply. I'll round out the discussion with insights into my absolute favorite mascara (affiliate link), plus provide some helpful tips on choosing just the right tube. To close out the show, you'll also hear a fun feature entitled "If I had a VCR, I'd record this." Thinking fondly of the days when a VHS tape recording of your favorite show was your best bet for "binge watching," I'm giving a little preview into what I think you should be watching NOW on Netflix! If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming show, either sharing what YOU are loving on Netflix now OR addressing my favorite question "What Makes You SO Unmillennial," simply send me a voicemail (via the widget one the site) OR, join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group to keep the conversation going. I'd love to hear what's on your mind! Lastly, if you enjoyed the show please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening! Until next time, ~Regan This episode is sponsored by HealthyAperture.com -- the world's first and only dietitian curated recipe discovery site. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Additional support by Jim White of JimWhiteFit.com and Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

Getting a good night's sleep is the stuff dreams are made of for many women. But all too often the foods we eat, drinks we drink and habits we keep are preventing the slumber we so deserve and desperately need. In this episode, I share not only the top tips experts recommend for uncovering an approach to a better night's sleep, but also share my personal experiences battling insomnia. On the show you'll learn about: The high prevalence of insomnia among women, and especially stay-at-home moms How sleep disturbances are linked to both depression and expanding waistlines What Top 3 Foods/Drinks registered dietitian Emily Field sees in her own practice as impacting sleep the most (To learn more about stable blood sugar, sleep and Emily's approach to balanced nutrition you can connect with her at EmilyFieldRD.com.) My personal experience with both alcohol and caffeine and what changes I made when I was desperate for a good night's sleep The impact exercise has on sleep -- both good and bad Strategies to summon sleep in your bedroom, including what temperature to keep your room When/How to use melatonin to reset your body clock (To purchase the melatonin drops I mention in the show, visit [affiliate link] amazon.com.) To close out the show, you'll also hear from Sally at RealMomNutrition on "What Makes Her SO Unmillennial." If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming show, send us a voicemail at ThisUnmillennialLife.com OR, join our This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group to keep the conversation going. I'd love to hear what's on your mind. Lastly, if you enjoyed the show please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening to the show. Until next time, ~Regan This episode is sponsored by HealthyAperture.com -- the world's first and only dietitian curated recipe discovery site. Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com. Voiceover support by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com

Welcome to This Unmillennial Life — a lifestyle a podcast aimed women who’ve fallen into a generational gap. From discussions about the importance of skincare after forty, to why lifting weights is more important now than ever, to how to care for both young kids and aging parents, This Unmillennial Life aims to inspire, educate and entertain with stories and topics of interest to women who are entering the best season of their lives. To join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/thisunmillenniallife/. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reganjonesrdn.substack.com