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! 

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Until next time,

~Regan

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