This Unmillennial Life

If a friend told you her aging mother had found a new salve that eased arthritis pain in her hands, you'd be happy for her, right? What if you noticed a co-worker missing fewer days from work after trying a new migraine prevention protocol - a good thing, no? What if both of them told you the treatment involved cannabis or "medical marijuana"? Do you feel the same?

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

 

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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.

Most unmillennial women have been carrying the daily beauty burden of shaving for more years than they can remember. So it's not surprising that Laser Hair Removal is an option they have questions about. Questions like how much does it cost, is it painful and is it permanent? Today's show is answering all of those questions and more.

In today's episode, I'm interviewing former podcast guest, Katy Widrick (last heard on The Orangetheory Episode) about her experience with laser hair removal, including:

• Where she's being treated
• The level of pain she's experienced
• The permanence of the process
• Why she chose laser hair removal
• How she found a laser hair removal provider
• Tips to get the best price on laser hair removal

To close out the show, I'm opening up about my struggles to cultivate a tribe of friends locally as I share feedback I received on the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group (join here) on an article recently entitled "What Moms Need In A Friendship As We Grow Older."

This season many of the show topics 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. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.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

Most unmillennial women have been carrying the daily beauty burden of shaving for more years than they can remember. So it's not surprising that Laser Hair Removal is an option they have questions about. Questions like how much does it cost, is it painful and is it permanent? Today's show is answering all of those questions and more.

A skimpy selection of weights, a broken treadmill and a crowded room of conference goers -- hotel gyms often lack the allure of your regular routine and can make you want to hit snooze instead of lacing up your sneakers. But don't let a bad hotel gym sideline your good intentions. With a few smart tips you can make the most of in-room options and be prepared to keep up your workouts on the go.

Walk down the supplement aisle of any pharmacy or supermarket and you'll no doubt notice shelves full of probiotics and prebiotics promoting gut health. But what, if any, benefit do these products really provide?

Today's show features frequent podcast guest and gut health expert, Kate Scarlata. Kate's previous appearances on both The Poop Episode and The IBS Episode landed her at the top spot for a return episode to discuss pro- and prebiotics, by listener request.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The difference between probiotics and prebiotics
• Benefits of probiotics and prebiotics
• Sources of probtioics and prebiotics
• Which is more important - probiotics or prebiotics
• Best sources of probiotics and prebiotics
• Signs that someone may not be tolerating a prebiotic
• Recommendations/Resources for determining which probiotics may be indicated for certain conditions

To close out the show, I'm walking listeners through my most recent experience using the new Apple iOS software -- Screen Time. Found under "Settings" on the iPhone, Screen Time can not only help you monitor your usage but more importantly, allow you to set up limits on app usage and designate periods of time that you want to "force" yourself to be off your phone. While I'm only discussing what I've experimented with for myself in this episode, I plan to implement these controls with my kids very soon and report back.

If you have used Screen Time, I'd love to hear your feedback. I'd also invite you to share feedback with me on this entire episode and others, simply by tagging or messaging me on social media (Instagram, Twitter or Facebook) or emailing me at [email protected]. You're also always invited to join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group or connect by leaving me a voicemail.

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.

And as always, I hope you find this show helpful. If you have a show idea you'd like to hear about, let me know and submit a show idea here! 

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. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.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

Walk down the supplement aisle of any pharmacy or supermarket and you'll no doubt notice shelves full of probiotics and prebiotics promoting gut health. But what, if any, benefit do these products really provide?

Magazine covers may tout the importance of protein for weight loss, but what if the benefits go far beyond that?

Today's episode of This Unmillennial Life uncovers why protein as we age (starting as early as our 30s!) is so important to maintain lifelong health and independence, plus covers one of the more common quick-to-grab protein options -- protein bars -- and identifies the best choices.

Note: This episode was recorded and finalized prior to the new iOS 12 release by Apple, which includes "Screen Time." According to Apple "Screen Time also gives parents access to their child’s Activity Report right from their own iOS devices using Family Sharing in iCloud, and allows them to schedule times to limit when a child’s iOS device can be used, such as during bedtime." Because this feature is such an important addition to the screentime limits and controls parents have available, I will be producing a follow up to this episode to discuss setting up and using Screen Time on Apple devices. For a quick-reference guide to get started now, visit this post by Wait Until 8th.  

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As unmillennials, many of us vividly remember our first cell phones because we were adults or darn-near-it by the time we got one. But our children came into the world with access to hand-held technology at their fingertips day or night. As parents, we find ourselves in the unique position of parenting a generation of digital natives and navigating -- without a guide -- when and how to tell them to turn it off and tune it out. 

So what happens when the folks who made all of this technology possible -- the movers and shakers of the tech world -- find themselves making those same decisions with their kids? Do they handle it differently than we do? What limits do they place or not place in their own homes?

In today's episode, NBC News writer Elizabeth Chuck shares with us what she learned when asking just these very questions to leaders in the tech field in researching this recent article. What she found may surprise you. In this episode we discuss:

• The reality that tech parents in many ways struggle as much as the rest of us to find the right balance
• The wide range of tactics and limits tech execs use in their homes
• The balance of wanting kids to embrace and master technology while avoiding the pitfall of being a slave to the cell
• How parenting kids in a world filled with screen requires more than simply saying "NO"

To end the show, I'm following up on another new series I'm loving these days on Amazon -- Jack Ryan. As a follow up to the show's sponsorship with Audible (and my recommendation to grab a copy of a Jack Ryan book from Audible for free by signing up at audibletrial.com/unmillennial), I'm recommending you either consider reading or watching... either way ... enjoy a bit more Jack Ryan. The storyline is that good (and I'm acknowledging I am perhaps the last human on Earth who hasn't read a Tom Clancy book!) 

If you have feedback on this or any episodes, I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please tag or message me on social media (Instagram, Twitter or Facebook) or email me at [email protected]. You're also always invited to join the This Unmillennial Life Facebook Group or connect by leaving me a voicemail.

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.

And as always, I hope you find this show helpful. If you have a show idea you'd like to hear about, let me know and submit a show idea here! 

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. Additional support provided by Robin Plotkin of RobinsBite.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