Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes over the last few weeks. I'm sharing today a portion of what's been happening with me including my recent breast cancer diagnosis. I'm also specifically sharing details about how mammograms, to a certain extent, failed me over the last few years and encouraging women to do self-breast exams and perhaps just as important, ask for a breast ultrasound if you ever get called back for a diagnostic mammogram. ~Regan

As interest has grown in recent years in "cleaning up" the beauty industry, specialty brands have popped up all over the internet. But what about those times you want to just "run to the store" for a jar of moisturizer? Are there any cleaner beauty buys available at the drugstore? Fortunately, the answer is Yes! Unfortunately, they aren't easy to spot unless you know what you're looking for in advance. After many hours researching what those brands are, I've compiled a full-length episode that details not only what the best cleaner beauty buys at the drugstore are, but also WHY the quest for cleaner beauty products matters. From the concern about endocrine-disrupting chemicals in our environment to the reality that cosmetics do not undergo any safety testing as a part of their regulation by FDA, this episode covers all you need to know about buying cleaner beauty products at your local drugstore. Click Here to Download The Free Guide ------ Never Miss A New Episode! SIGN UP HERE TO SUBSCRIBE © This Unmillennial Life ® by Regan Jones. All images & content on this site are copyright protected. Please do not use my images or content without my permission.        

If the idea of a capsule wardrobe sounds good right up to the point where you have to actually put one together, today’s episode is for you. In this show, we’re discussing the benefits and best ways to tackle creating a wardrobe that works for you. About today’s guest: Kim Hancher is a Style Coach. She teaches women how to create their unique style and dress their body type so that they feel confident doing something they have to do every day, get dressed. Kim conducts virtual one-on-one sessions for various style needs such as closet editing, building a capsule wardrobe, or any customized service. She resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and twin daughters. What we’re discussing in this episode: What is a capsule wardrobe? What are the top benefits of having a capsule wardrobe? How do you build a capsule wardrobe? How do you make a capsule wardrobe interesting so that you don’t get tired of the items? How to connect with today’s guest: Free guide to creating a capsule wardrobe: www.kimhancher.com/capsulewardrobefreebie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimhancher/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimberly.a.hancher/ Never Miss A New Episode! SIGN UP HERE TO SUBSCRIBE © This Unmillennial Life ® by Regan Jones. All images & content on this site are copyright protected. Please do not use my images or content without my permission.   

If you’ve never heard of Rothy’s, you’re in for a treat. Today’s episode features friend and frequent show contributor, Deanna Segrave-Daly, here to talk about this cute little shoe brand that’s risen to cult-like devotion. From their clever use of recycled plastic to their high resale value, Rothy’s are more than your average shoe. Links mentioned in the show: Rothy’s site: https://rothys.com/ Get $20 off your first pair: https://share.rothys.com/x/lczTu9 Facebook groups: Rothy’s Addicts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/338231236698395 Rothy’s BST (which stands for Buy, Sell, Trade) https://www.facebook.com/groups/969036263231862 Rothy’s Near Retail https://www.facebook.com/groups/rothysnearretail Rothy’s Finding Bigfoot (9+ and up) https://www.facebook.com/groups/308545716467647 Connect with today’s guest: Email: ddaly@teaspooncomm.com Blog: https://teaspoonofspice.com/ Easy Everyday Mediterranean Cookbook: https://teaspoonofspice.com/easyeveryday-mediterranean-diet-cookbook/ Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/TeaspoonofSpice The Kitchen Mamas Cook-Ins (virtual cooking classes): https://www.thescramble.com/the-kitchen-mamas/ From the Odds & Ends Ending, Sally’s Blessing Bags HOW-TO: https://www.realmomnutrition.com/blessing-bags/ Also mentioned in this episode is my new partnership with Dry Farm Wines — a biodynamic wine club that sources sugar free (0 – 0.15g per glass), low in sulfites (

It's a conversation most parents don't want to have but know they probably should... the question becomes WHEN & HOW? Discussing the realities of porn with your tweens and teens can be very uncomfortable, but today's guest gives guidance on WHEN, HOW & WHY having "the porn conversation" is an important part of modern-day parenting. About today's guest: Dr. Pamela Hurst-Della Pietra is the President of Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development, an international, interdisciplinary, nonprofit organization that she founded in 2013 to support and advance objective, high-quality scientific research, identify and nurture talent, educate and inform the public and provide policymakers with actionable information. Using her medical degree, non-profit experience, philanthropic resources, and a long-standing interest in media and children, Dr. Hurst-Della Pietra has become one of the field’s leading conveners, curators, and grant-makers.

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight only to find yourself gaining right back to where were before, “set point theory” may explain why. Set point theory suggests that there is an internal control in the human body that actively regulates weight (primarily fat mass) to certain weight for each individual. It’s a fascinating concept and is what I’m discussing in today’s episode with  Dr. Gabriel Smolarz*. In the show, we discuss: What is Set Point Theory? What determines your set point? How medical interventions like metabolic surgery and pharmaceuticals may help some individuals achieve successful weight loss based on a change in hunger hormones Can a person know their set point? Can your set point change?  How does “yo-yo” dieting affect your set point? Why set point theory doesn’t necessarily influence attempts to “gain weight” Dr. Smolarz ends our discussion with an important clarification about how/why healthcare practitioners and people in general should begin discussing obesity using language that reflects the disease that it is, rather than using “obesity” as a personal characteristic. Closing out the show, I recommend to listeners the podcast “Your Own Backyard“– a true-crime podcast that details the 1996 disappearance of Kristen Smart/ *About today’s guest: Dr. Smolarz is the medical director of obesity in US Medical Affairs at Novo Nordisk, Inc. in Plainsboro NJ. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and a practicing endocrinologist in NJ. He is board-certified in Endocrinology as well as Obesity Medicine. © This Unmillennial Life ® by Regan Jones. All images & content on this site are copyright protected. Please do not use my images or content without my permission.

You know menopause is coming. But do you know what healthy habits you should adopt now to help best manage the symptoms of menopause? About today’s guest: Liz Ward* is a registered dietitian nutritionist and co-author of several books, including The Menopause Diet Plan, which is written with her friend and colleague, Hillary Wright. Liz and Hillary have been friends since college, each have 3 children, and are now going through mid-life together. In this episode, Liz answers the following questions: Is it possible to prevent a decline in estrogen with diet and exercise? What does it mean to “manage your hormones” during menopause? How important is getting enough sleep in terms of managing your hunger and overall hormone balance? What are the principles of The Menopause Diet Plan and how do they help women better manage their hormones? Is soy safe to eat for women going through menopause? Why is regular physical activity so important at mid-life and beyond? What kind of change is your brain going through during menopause? In the commercial break of this episode, I’m previewing a little bit about my new Fasting + Food program that I developed with Danielle Omar, MS, RD. Fasting + Food is a 4-day food-assisted fast and metabolic reset. To learn more about it, visit thisunmillenniallife.com/fasting, where you can also download a FREE GUIDE to Fasting for Longevity. I wrap up today’s episode with a recommendation for my favorite new true-crime podcast, Tom Brown’s Body. From the website: “In 2016, a popular teenager disappeared in the tiny Panhandle community of Canadian, Texas. Two years later, his remains were discovered beneath a tree outside of town. But to this day, no arrests have been made, and nearly everyone involved in the case has fallen under suspicion.” Thanks so much for listening, downloading, subscribing and sharing with a friend. Talk to you next week! ~Regan *Connect with today’s guest: Web site: www.betteristhenewperfect.com Menopause Diet Plan FB page: https://www.facebook.com/Menopause-Diet-Plan-100955578330937 Twitter: @EWardRD If you’re not doing so already, please also connect with me on social media: on Facebook in the Facebook Group on Instagram This Unmillennial Life is available each week via Apple Podcasts, NPROne, Libsyn, Spotify and Podcasts on Pandora. Never Miss A New Post! SIGN UP HERE TO SUBSCRIBE © This Unmillennial Life ® by Regan Jones. All images & content on this site are copyright protected. Please do not use my images or content without my permission. Please Note: This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only use affiliate links for products I believe in. This Unmillennial Life with ReganJones, RDN is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

"When your muscles are more flexible they are going to be more efficient in their movement." Whether you're a fitness junkie or just someone who wants to be able to get up and down off the floor as you age, this quote from today's guest sums up one of the main reasons people need to incorporate exercise that enhances flexibility. Joining me in today's episode is Amanda Gyves -- a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, 200 Hr Certified yoga teacher, and one of my local Bodyflow® instructors. In the show, we discuss how Bodyflow is so much more than just a flexibility class and everything you need to need about Bodyflow before you go. We also discuss: How she got started teaching Bodyflow How Bodyflow is different from yoga How the music in Bodyflow is different from the music often played in yoga Why Bodyflow (and yoga as well) are a crucial part of maintaining flexibility both as we age and as a counter-balance to our daily lives and training schedules How difficult is Bodyflow How often someone should take a Bodyflow or similar yoga class In the commercial break of this episode, I'm previewing a little bit about my new Fasting + Food program that I developed with Danielle Omar, MS, RD. Fasting + Food is a 4-day food-assisted fast and metabolic reset. To learn more about it, visit thisunmillenniallife.com/fasting, where you can also download a FREE GUIDE to Fasting for Longevity. To wrap up today's episode, I discuss why I've decided to stop using fabric softener and dryer sheets. And I detail what I'm using instead -- loohoo wool dryer balls. Thanks so much for tuning in today. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to receive weekly updates or whenever a new episode is released. Thanks also for sharing with a friend! ~Regan How to connect with today's guest: Email: amanda.gyves@wellnessnbalance.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/amandagyves Website: https://www.ptdistinction.com/amandagyves Instagram: @a_gyves Facebook: Amanda Gyves If you’re not doing so already, please also connect with me on social media: on Facebook in the Facebook Group on Instagram This Unmillennial Life is available each week via Apple Podcasts, NPROne, Libsyn, Spotify and Podcasts on Pandora. Please Note: This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only use affiliate links for products I believe in. This Unmillennial Life with ReganJones, RDN is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

If there was ever a year to learn more about how certain herbs can reduce stress, it has to be 2020, right? In today’s episode, my guest — Vicki Shanta Retelny — explains how certain herbs known as “adaptogens” help your body adapt to stress by acting on the neuroendocrine system to thwart our stress response. Vicki*, a fellow registered dietitian nutritionist who started studying adaptogens in recent years, explains that as stress causes our sympathetic nervous system (our “fight or flight” response) to kick in, adaptogens dampen that response and allow for our para-sympathetic (the more calming side of our nervous system) to take over. She also discusses how adaptogens reduce the amount of cortisol that is released in response to stress. Other topics covered in this episode: The safety and effective doses of adaptogens The long history of adaptogen use in other cultures The different names of common adaptogens, including ashwaganda, holy basil, turmeric, ginseng and rhodiola The different classifications of adaptogens — primary, secondary and complimentary To round out my interview, Vicki urges listeners to look into the various adaptogens they’re interested in, in greater detail and reminds us that because these are all herbs they’re also a good way to increase plants in our diet. (Note: For a comprehensive discussion of plant-based diets, listen to my interview with Sharon Palmer, RD in The Game Changers Movie Episode.) During the commercial break, I preview my new Fasting + Food program I recently developed with fellow dietitian, Danielle Omar. Fasting + Food is a 4-day food-assisted fast and metabolic reset. To learn more about it, visit thisunmillenniallife.com/fasting, where you can also download a FREE GUIDE to Fasting for Longevity. To end the episode, I share the names of the winners of the Nature Nate’s $50 Visa Gift card and give a brief overview of some of the “sweet stories” shared with me as a part of the giveaway. Thanks so much for tuning into this episode. If you’d like to submit a Guest Idea, visit thisunmillenniallife.com/guestideas. If you’re not doing so already, please connect with me on social media: on Facebook in the Facebook Group on Instagram Have a great week! ~Regan *Guest info: Vicki Shanta Retelny, RDN, is a nationally-recognized registered dietitian nutritionist, lifestyle nutrition expert, speaker, writer, culinary and media consultant. She is the author of two books, The Essential Guide to Healthy Healing Foods and Total Body Diet for Dummies®. She lives to eat well with her husband and two teenage children in Chicago, IL. She hosts a podcast, Nourishing Notes – quick, 2-minute nutrition tips to take on the go. How to connect with Vicki: Nourishing Notes podcast Website Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn This Unmillennial Life is available each week via Apple Podcasts, NPROne, Libsyn, Spotify and Podcasts on Pandora. Never Miss A New Post! SIGN UP HERE TO SUBSCRIBE © This Unmillennial Life ® by Regan Jones. All images & content on this site are copyright protected. Please do not use my images or content without my permission.

I typically reserve Odds & Ends Episodes for times when there's been a lot to catch up later in the season. But there's been so much happening since Season 3 ended, over the summer and in recent weeks, I wanted us to catch up on a few things sooner rather than later.  In this episode:  A recap of recent recipes on ThisUnmillennialLife.com My (unpaid) experience with Walmart+ An overview of "the bra discussion" recently happening in the Facebook group Addressing why I'm no longer doing BodyPump anymore and what I'm doing instead An update to our previous discussions about Omega-3 consumption and the role DHA/EPA play in protection from cardiovascular disease Thanks for tuning in this week! ~Regan