This Unmillennial Life

Perimenopause, the years leading up to menopause when ovaries produce less estrogen, starts as early as our 30s, leaving women feeling less than their best.

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.

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 [email protected].

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.

 

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

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.

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 little break from all the frenzy. If this sounds all too familiar, today’s Shortcut Cooking episode is the holiday helper you never knew you needed.

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 [email protected].

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.

 

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

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.

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?

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 [email protected].

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.

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

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.