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 (<- affiliate link). 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 (<- affiliate link) helps enrollees go day-by-day throughout their home to finally get organized 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.

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 (<- affiliate link). I also share my experience trying out another "over the counter" (read: buy it easily online at Amazon <- affiliate link) eyelash growth serum, 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.

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.

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.

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 (<- affiliate link) and registered dietitian 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.