Tons of scales on the market may say they offer up body fat analysis, but experts agree most of them are riddled with inaccuracies. The gold standard DEXA-scan offers a much truer picture of body composition, but up until recently had been fairly difficult to access for the average, everyday athlete or weekend warrior. DexaFit locations across the country are changing that. Disclosure: I was provided the testing done in this episode at no cost.  In this episode with Maureen O’Mara, owner of the Atlanta DexaFit location, we discuss: the different testing services DexaFit offers, including DEXA Body Composition Analysis, 3D Body Scanning, RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) Testing, Vo2max Cardiovascular Fitness Testing and more the pre-test protocols required for theRMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) Testing what type of reporting DexaFit provides to clients following their tests how the testing provides more than just insights into body aesthetics by offering a measure longevity   I close out the show with a preview of a topic that’s likely to become a future show topic and one that’s been on my mind lately — enneagrams. I’m candidly sharing that my status as an enneagram “1” and therefore my need to be “right” is a character trait that I’m working on. I’m also asking listeners of the show to let me know about their enneagram OR let me know if this is a topic that they’ve never even heard of.  Lastly, I want to say a BIG THANK YOU to the This Unmillennial Life audience for pushing the show into the Top 75 of Personal Journal podcasts on iTunes. Your support means the world to me! ~Regan This week’s episode of This Unmillennial Life is brought to you by The Soyfoods Council.Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian or an omnivore like me, soy protein can be an excellent source of muscle-building protein. In fact, a comprehensive analysis that included 9 clinical studies published in 2018 found that among men engaged in weight lifting, soy protein lead to similar gains in strength and muscle mass as animal protein and milk protein. This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn, iHeartRadio, Spotify and coming soon, Podcasts on Pandora. Each full-length show is also now available via ReganJonesRD on Facebook making it easier than ever to share with a friend.  Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com.

A little sprinkle when you sneeze, a "mummy tummy" that doesn't go away long after you've given birth or even worse all may be the symptoms of a seldom-discussed but quite common condition known as Diastasis Recti. In this episode with Kelly Dean of The Tummy Team we discuss: a brief anatomy lesson on the muscles that make up the abdomen the definition of "Diastasis Recti" how common "mom postures" worsen the condition why "ab exercises" aren't the best approach to rehab after pregnancy the importance of functional core strength and neutral pelvic alignment for overall health the reality that it's never too late for a woman to work on improving functional core strength the high rate of success The Tummy Team has with improving women's symptoms related to Diastasis Recti  the resources Kelly's team offers at TheTummyTeam.com -- including free resources, online programs/courses and more I close out the show with a detailed follow-up to a topic I've talked about before -- my at-home self-tanning routine. I received tons of questions recently on Instagram after posting a quick picture of my Maxi-Mist spray tan machine and am answering those questions in this segment. I discuss: where I tan who sprays my tan on what brand of spray tan liquid I use the imperfections of spray-tanning at home my current face tanning regimen and why I haven't yet listed it on the Cool Stuff page THANK YOU for your support and for sharing this podcast. There are a ton more great episodes in line for the remainder of Season 2. I look forward to bringing a new episode to you next week. ~Regan This week’s episode is brought to you by Food Photography Basics -- a self-guided, on-demand course approved for 1 hour CEU for registered dietitians. To enroll, visit nutritioncommunicationsacademy.com. This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn, iHeartRadio, Spotify and coming soon, Podcasts on Pandora. Each full-length show is also now available via ReganJonesRD on Facebook making it easier than ever to share with a friend.  Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com.

When a child can't seem to pull away from his favorite game or refuses to put down the phone for even a moment, is it simply youthful defiance or something worse? Screen time is increasingly recognized as a threat to the mental health of children. Today's podcast details how screens may be making children moody, crazy and lazy. In this episode with integrative child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, Victoria Dunckley, MD, we discuss:   the prevalence of "screen addiction" the definition of electronic screen syndrome whether some children are more susceptible than others to the effects of screen time the difference between the use of interactive screens and passive screen watching the cognitive and behavior changes associated with interactive screentime why a digital fast may be the best approach to resetting a child's brain how parents can monitor for behavior changes and adjust screen time limits accordingly I close out the show with a detailed account of how I'm currently using the native Screen Time setting in the iPhone (for detailed instructions, read this). Along with Apple's "family" feature, I'm able to put limits on not only the time of day my son can access various apps on his iPod but also the overall amount of time he has access those apps. I briefly recount how I'm doing this similarly with Playstation and Nintendo Switch. I end with an account of how I manage access to wi-fi in general in my home using our new Eero wireless system (Amazon affiliate link).  2019 is off to a great start for the podcast. THANK YOU for your support and for sharing this podcast. There are a ton more great episodes in line for the remainder of Season 2. I look forward to bringing a new episode to you next week. ~Regan This week’s episode is brought to you by Food Photography Basics -- a self-guided, on-demand course approved for 1 hour CEU for registered dietitians. To enroll, visit nutritioncommunicationsacademy.com. This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn, iHeartRadio, Spotify and coming soon, Podcasts on Pandora. Each full-length show is also now available via ReganJonesRD on Facebook making it easier than ever to share with a friend.  Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com.

Not ready for retirement, but clearly not new to the workforce, many unmillennials find themselves at a crossroads of their careers wondering "Is this all there is?" This podcast takes a deeper look into the idea of career burnout, what's behind it and how to overcome it. Beth Kennedy, author of Career Recharge (affiliate link) and today's podcast guest, has more than 20 years experience as an executive coach and resiliency-training expert. In this episode she details her Benatti Resiliency Model, which has helped thousands of people develop the resilience to adapt to changing career circumstances, remain productive and engaged, and find greater life and career satisfaction. In the show we discuss: The importance of focusing on well-being to recharge How self-awarenesss provides insight into our purpose Why developing your own "brand" is important and relies on understanding your strengths The importance of connection and cultivating relationships to fight burnout How innovation plays a crucial role in challenging yourself and bolstering resiliency Throughout the interview, Beth expands on each of the aforementioned concepts with resources to support them, including: recommendations for her favorite meditation apps (Calm, Breathe, 10% Happier and Headspace) her recommendation for 360Reach as a tool to support personal branding a challenge to listeners to start a "Friday 5" practice each week, answering the questions What are my wins this week? What could I do differently? What do I want to do next week? I close out the show with a quick bit of feedback from podcast fan Catherine, who emailed me to agree that the Life Changing Chili recipe I mentioned in The Keto Episode is, in fact, life changing! (Thanks Catherine!) Next up, I give a detailed account of my tips for success using the One Two Cosmetic's Magnetic Eyelashes, as recommended on The Eyelashes Episode, on ReganJonesRD Instagram and on the Cool Stuff page. Thanks to every listener who made 2018 an amazing year for me and this podcast! The first episode of 2019 opened with our highest regular season episode release to date! Thank you thank you! I can't wait to bring you all the new episodes I have in the works for the remainder of Season 2. ~Regan This week’s episode is brought to you by Food Photography Basics -- a self-guided, on-demand course approved for 1 hour CEU for registered dietitians. To enroll, visit nutritioncommunicationsacademy.com. This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn, iHeartRadio, Spotify and coming soon, Podcasts on Pandora. Each full-length show is also now available via ReganJonesRD on Facebook making it easier than ever to share with a friend.  Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com.

Word of mouth has always been one of the ways parents get recommendations on things to do with kids. Upparent.com makes finding these recommendations easier than ever before. Intended as a way for users to browse parenting-related content and recommendations, Upparent.com is quickly becoming a go-to resource for parents who want to spend less time researching and more time enjoying activities with their kids.  In this episode I interview Upparent co-founder Alexandra Fung as we discuss: Which markets Upparent currently provides market-specific content for What types of information parents can find on Upparent, including topics that range from the best sippy cups for kids to races the entire family can run  How content on the site is generated, curated and monitored for quality control Why the topic of volunteering as a family is popular on the site and with its founders  I close out this final 2018 episode with a brief discussion about the Cool Stuff page, where I include my choices for favorite and recommended products, including a recommendation of my favorite natural deodorant by LaVanila (<- affiliate link). I also share a follow up on LaVanila's underarm detox mask as shared with me by their team, in case listeners are looking for a way to transition from traditional deodorant to a natural one.  Thanks to every listener who has helped to make 2018 an amazing year for me and this podcast! I look forward to bringing you all new episodes in January of 2019. ~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, iHeartRadio, Spotify and coming soon, Podcasts on Pandora. Each full-length show is also now available via ReganJonesRD on Facebook making it easier than ever to share with a friend.  Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com.

Perimenopause, the transition to menopause, begins well before many women would like to admit. Most experts agree that somewhere in our 40s and perhaps even our 30s, our ovaries begin to produce less estrogen, leaving women feeling less than their best.  The cluster of discomforts brought on by perimenopause is often assumed to be simply the basic complaints of menopause -- hot flashes and irritability. But the reality is this early mid-life hormonal shift actually brings with it numerous changes in our bodies ranging from sleep disturbances to joint discomfort. In today's episode, we open up about the real complaints women have during perimenopause and potential ways to treat them.    My guest on today's show is Dr. Michael A. Smith, the Director of Education for Life Extension® -- the world’s leading organization dedicated to helping people stay healthy and live better. Dr. Mike is an author, national spokesperson and is a graduate of the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He completed his internship in internal medicine at the University of Utah and completed three years of a residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center. In the show we discuss: The real ages perimenopause begins in a woman's life Common complaints women experience in perimenopause The hormonal imbalance that occurs during perimenopause The need for women to assess their hormonal imbalance Resources available via Life Extension for female blood panel testing The support Life Extension provides to customers after testing to discuss their results with a wellness specialist A discussion on hormone replacement therapy, including bioidentical hormones Research findings on the efficacy of Siberian rhubarb root to treat common complaints of perimenopause and menopause  We end the show with a discussion of Life Extension's new product Menopause 731 -- a botanical solution for perimenopause and postmenopausal women experiencing associated discomforts that features Siberian rhubarb root. Available on the Life Extension website, Menopause 731 provides comprehensive support to help relieve hot flashes and night sweats, irritability and mood swings, sleep disturbances, physical and mental exhaustion, joint and muscle discomfort, vaginal dryness, as well as help support healthy urinary tract and sexual function.  This episode and so many of the show topics this season I’m addressing are direct requests from listeners. If you have a topic you’d like to hear more about, let me know! Submit a show idea here, connect by leaving me a voicemail, tag or message me on social media (Instagram, Twitter or Facebook) or email me at regan@thisunmillenniallife.com. If you haven’t checked out the new Fan Shop, please do! It’s the only place where listeners can order merchandise to show off their “unmillennialness” to friends and family. 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 Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn, iHeartRadio, Spotify and coming soon, Podcasts on Pandora. Each full-length show is also now available via ReganJonesRD on Facebook making it easier than ever to share with a friend.  Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com.  

Often marketed as a means to help current smokers quit, e-cigarettes have unfortunately given birth to an entirely new generation of inhalers. The popularity of vaping among teens is on the rise, with juuling leading the way. Parents who listen to the show have expressed concerned about the popularity of juuling and risks associated with vaping and requested a show to address both. As a result, I sought out Jamie Ducharme to join me as a guest. Jamie is a health writer for Time who has covered not only the risk associated with e-cigarettes but also the rise in popularity of e-cigarettes among teens. In the show we discuss: How e-cigarettes work What is juuling The legalities of marketing e-cigarettes and juuls to minors The popularity of e-cigarettes and juuls among teens and tweens The dangers of e-cigarettes and juuls The notion that e-cigarettes and juuls may be a gateway for non-smokers to actually start smoking What a juul looks like and what parents need to be on the lookout for Why the juul company has no intention in changing the design We end this segment of the podcast discussing breaking news from the FDA concerning restriction of sales of flavored e-cigarettes. In the odds & ends segment of today's episode, I'm revisiting a fan-favorite -- if I had a VCR, I'd tape this -- where I discuss what I'm binge-watching on Netflix at the moment. Having just wrapped up Part 2 of Making a Murderer, I'm offering insight (as spoiler free as possible) into why I liked this season of the documentary even more than Part 1 and specifically encouraging fans of the show to start following Kathleen Zellner on Twitter if they aren't already to stay up to date on breaking news in the case, and specifically to learn more about the potential additional suspects in the case. Today’s episode and so many of the show topics this season I’m addressing are direct requests from listeners. If you have a topic you’d like to hear more about, let me know! Submit a show idea here, connect by leaving me a voicemail, tag or message me on social media (Instagram, Twitter or Facebook) or email me at regan@thisunmillenniallife.com. If you haven’t checked out the new Fan Shop, please do! It’s the only place where listeners can order merchandise to show off their “unmillennialness” to friends and family. 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, iHeartRadio, Spotify and coming soon, Podcasts on Pandora. Each full-length show is also now available via ReganJonesRD on Facebook making it easier than ever to share with a friend.  Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com.  

Tiredness, sleep issues, weight gain, digestive issues -- are these isolated symptoms or a sign of a bigger problem? According to some experts, it may be related to a non-medical diagnosis known as Adrenal Fatigue. While opinions differ on whether or not adrenal fatigue is "real" or really over-hyped, there's no denying the cluster of symptoms often associated with the condition are of real concern to many women. Today's guest is Cynthia Thurlow -- a nurse practitioner who specializes in the treatment of adrenal fatigue. In this episode she discusses: how adrenal fatigue is not yet recognized as a medical diagnosis why the cluster of symptoms is clinically relevant without a diagnosis what the most common cluster of symptoms are what defines a state of being "overstimulated" additional lifestyle factors that contribute to adrenal fatigue why "working harder and harder" isn't a badge of honor in terms of a woman's health what women are most at risk for adrenal fatigue Because adrenal fatigue is such a hot - and hotly debated topic - I wanted to offer up a few more viewpoints about the condition. First, I share some brief but candid feedback from registered dietitian Elizabeth Ward who expresses significant concern over practitioners treating a condition that isn't recognized by the medical community. Next, I offer some additional insights from registered dietitian Danielle Omar on how she works with clients to address the symptoms associated with adrenal fatigue but prefers to avoid the label. I'm closing out this episode with a recommendation for a new-to-me podcast, Light the Fight. I first learned of the podcast month's ago when a listener recommended it as a resource for a potential show on teen suicide (a show that I continue to work on producing, but haven't yet been able to secure Heidi Swapp -- the show's host -- as a guest on my show.) But it wasn't until I recently queried the This Unmillennial Life Facebook group and the show was once again recommended as a good listen to address the topic of Emotional Resiliency that I decided to start listening. I'm now hooked and hope that listeners of this show - especially those that are parents - will give it a try. Today’s episode and so many of the show topics this season I’m addressing are direct requests from listeners. If you have a topic you’d like to hear more about, let me know! Submit a show idea here, connect by leaving me a voicemail, tag or message me on social media (Instagram, Twitter or Facebook) or email me at regan@thisunmillenniallife.com. If you haven’t checked out the new Fan Shop, please do! It’s the only place where listeners can order merchandise to show off their “unmillennialness” to friends and family. 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 Life Extension. Visit lifeextension.com to learn more about their products and services, including my FAVE liquid melatonin drops. I never travel without them! This Unmillennial Life is available each week via iTunes, NPROne, Libsyn, iHeartRadio and Spotify. Each full-length show is also now available via ReganJonesRD on Facebook making it easier than ever to share with a friend.  Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com.  

Can a keto diet be healthy? It's a question debated among dietitians, asked frequently in the media and pondered among friends interested in losing weight. While you can easily find vocal proponents of a ketogenic diet and those who swear it off as if it's a nutritional nuisance, today's episode uncovers some of the more positive parts of a ketogenic diet approach to eating and acknowledges the reality that a keto diet isn't for everyone. In this episode, I'm interviewing Christa Biegler, a registered dietitian nutritionist and host of The Less Stress Life podcast. Christa uses principles of a ketogenic diet in her practice for some patients and offers listeners the following insights on a keto diet: The difference between a ketogenic diet and a "low carb" diet The "right" way to do a ketogenic diet, including a focus on anti-inflammatory foods Thoughts on whether or not a ketogenic diet is a lifelong option Patients that are most suited to try a ketogenic diet and those that are not Insights on the best methods to determine if a person is in ketosis Christa rounds out the segment discussing how/why/when she chooses to incorporate a keto diet with her clients and why she believes it's not always the best place to start. After my interview with Christa, I give listeners both my thoughts on framing the internal dialog around the desire to lose weight and provide one additional perspective on ketogenic diets by my friend and colleague, Dr. Chris Mohr.   In the wrap up to the show, I do something a little different. I share a recap of the Life Changing Chili recipe I shared on Halloween via the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group. It's a simple 4 ingredient chili recipe that friends, family, and fans tell me is one of their all-time faves. It's just so simple... you can't help but love it! Today's episode and so many of the show topics this season I'm addressing are direct requests from listeners. If you have a topic you'd like to hear more about, let me know! Submit a show idea here, connect by leaving me a voicemail, tag or message me on social media (Instagram, Twitter or Facebook) or email me at regan@thisunmillenniallife.com. If you haven't checked out the new Fan Shop, please do! It's the only place where listeners can order merchandise to show off their "unmillennialness" to friends and family. 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. Each full-length show is also now available via ReganJonesRD on Facebook making it easier than ever to share with a friend.  Musical support provided by Ben Williams at Kudzu Studio. Website support provided by Katy Widrick at MakeMediaOver.com.

Thank you, Maggie, for giving of yourself to make us better friends and family members to those in our lives. You enriched the world when you didn't have to. You shared a story you could've kept as your own. Your light shone brightly to those who knew you. We can only hope to honor your memory through our actions as you would've wished.  To listeners of this podcast, please take a minute to consider not only what Maggie shares in this episode, but also the mission she set forth in establishing Maggie's Brightside and donating to this very worthy cause: "The mission of Maggie’s Brightside is to build a supportive community for those impacted by cancer and terminal illness through generating awareness, increasing access to resources and promoting positive and honest living. Our goal is to bring services to those affected free of charge and to offer a bit of sunshine when the clouds roll in. Your support allows Maggie’s Brightside to thrive. We are a 501c3 organization, and donations are tax deductible. https://maggiesbrightside.com/donate-now/" ~Regan