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May 03, 2022•45 min
SHOW NOTES: Parenting Aging Parents Website Parenting Aging Parents Facebook Group no. 13 - The Caregiver Episode -- Dry Farm Wines (Penny bottle of wine at dryfarmwines.com/unmillennial ) -- Sugar Detox Challenge -- Lumen ($30 off offer using code: regan30) 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...
Apr 19, 2022•45 min
SHOW NOTES: The Simply Serving website and link to donate Pinch of Yum Freezer Meals My Cancer Gift Giving Guide Dry Farm Wines - "Penny Bottle" offer for This Unmillennial Life listeners SUBSCRIBE for email updates Fullscript Nutrition Protocols SIGN UP for the Sugar Detox Challenge 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...
Mar 28, 2022•40 min
Joining me in today's episode is my friend and fellow registered dietitian, Sally of Real Mom Nutrition. Sally is sharing with us today all about her new meal planning system -- the "No Stress Dinner Planner." In the episode, we discuss the importance of inventorying your kitchen before going to the store, the freedom that comes with knowing it's "ok" to have repeater dinners, and why it's a great idea to brainstorm "detour dinners" before you start the week. LINKS: Sally's website pdf version o...
Mar 17, 2022•48 min
Should you take collagen? Will it help your skin, joints and gut health? These are questions many women are asking as collagen supplements pop up on store shelves everywhere. But where there is hype, there isn't always data to support it. Today's guest -- Marie Spano -- clears the air on what we do and don't know about collagen as a daily supplement, including what benefits are real, believed, or simply anecdotal. --- SUBSCRIBE HERE for new episode updates --- SHOP Regan's favorite collagen on h...
Feb 07, 2022•36 min
Today's episode kicks off part 2 of Season 5 and is the perfect follow-up to my previous two episodes - The Scalp Cooling (Cold Capping) Episodes: Part 1 & Part 2 . In the show, I interview Nancy Marshall from The Rapunzel Project , whose mission is to create awareness of the existence and efficacy of scalp cooling therapy. Resources mentioned in the show: info@therapunzelproject.org Hair To Stay and the Fleener Family Foundation Virginia/Washington DC/Maryland, North Carolina, or Southeast ...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Today's episode is a follow-up to last week's Part 1 episode about my experience using Scalp Cooling through Dignitana as a part of keeping my hair during chemotherapy. In this episode, I interview my friend Margaret about her experience (and success!) "cold capping" with a different system. In the show we discuss: Why it's important to understand the level of commitment cold capping requires Tips about hair care in between chemo, including washing the hair very little, washing in cold water, av...
Dec 07, 2021•36 min
In case you missed it, I recently shared on my blog a full-length picture-based update on my experience with scalp cooling/cold capping. You can read more about it and see the pictures, here. In today's episode, the first in a series about my experience, I'm interviewing Melissa Bourestom, VP of Communications for Dignitana (the parent company of Dignicap ). We're discussing the Ins/Outs of how/why scalp cooling (also known as cold capping) works to minimize hair loss during chemotherapy. This i...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 14 min
This is one of those topics you never really want to have the experience to write with great authority, yet here I am. Today, I’m officially four months out from my last chemo treatment, more than 6 months out from my first surgery, and finished with radiation. I will forever be grateful for the many cards, flowers, gifts, care packages, meals, and more that have been shared with me throughout this experience. My hope for this post is that it be a blessing to you by helping you support someone i...
Nov 03, 2021•26 min
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 d...
Oct 25, 2021•43 min
To kick off Season 5 and in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, today I'm releasing the full-length version of the Breast Cancer Diagnosis episode that was shared in April with members of my Wellness Exclusive group. After many months of treatment, surgery and time away, I've re-calibrated some of my workload and decided to put that group on hold, indefinitely. As a result, I wanted to make this particular episode about the early days of my diagnosis available to the larger listening audienc...
Oct 01, 2021•53 min
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 This is a public episode. If you would like...
Apr 20, 2021•9 min
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 d...
Mar 15, 2021•5 min
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 sessio...
Mar 08, 2021•37 min
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: http...
Mar 01, 2021•31 min
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 internation...
Feb 22, 2021•47 min
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 ...
Dec 07, 2020•31 min
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 ques...
Nov 09, 2020•31 min
"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 sh...
Oct 26, 2020•43 min
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” res...
Oct 12, 2020•31 min
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...
Oct 05, 2020•22 min
Kicking off Season 4 of the podcast is the much-awaited and anticipated Migraine Episode. Recorded (and promised to listeners) at the end of Season 3, this episode has been a long time coming. As a migraine sufferer myself, I’ve struggled off and on over the years to determine triggers and find the best preventative treatment. Today’s episode features all that and more with Dr. Rani Banik — a board-certified Integrative Neuro-Ophthalmologist and Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Mount Sina...
Sep 28, 2020•41 min
Joining me in today’s show is Dr. Gabriel Smolarz . He is the medical director of obesity in US Medical Affairs at Novo Nordisk, Inc. in Plainsboro NJ. He is also 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. In the show, we discuss: What is the Endocrine system - a network of glands including ovaries, testicles, pituitary and more that regular the ...
May 11, 2020•37 min
Joining me in this episode is Dr. Chris Mohr , a frequent guest on the podcast who – along with his wife Kara – specializes in the importance of sleep for overall health and wellness. Recently, Chris wrapped up an article for Men’s Health that involved testing products geared toward helping us recover during sleep, especially following exercise but also just following the daily stresses of life. In the episode, we discuss the various devices he tried, including: The Oura ring , which measures qu...
Apr 13, 2020•33 min
A Note from Regan: When this podcast was originally recorded, health & wellness had a very different meaning than the acute health crisis we found ourselves in as of the date of this post — April 6, 2020. When you listen, please keep that in mind. The recommendations given are meant for a time when health routines and daily living return to normal. The most important health consideration right now is to stay home and stay well, friends. Much love, Regan. “Do you need to take a supplement if ...
Apr 06, 2020•42 min
Today’s episode is all about Magnesium — the mineral that every body needs to run better. In this episode, you’ll learn about assessing your current total nutrition to see if you give your body enough magnesium to help your sleep, bones, digestion, hormones, metabolism, and muscles work better. Joining me today is dietitian Ashley Koff . With over twenty years in private practice, as an advisor, spokesperson, author and media expert, Koff currently runs The Better Nutrition Program — an organiza...
Mar 28, 2020•45 min
Often discussed as personality imperfections and struggles, people initially seem fascinated with knowing their Enneagram number. But what some experts say is missing is a quest to go deeper into Enneagram growth and use that knowledge for personal growth and enlightenment. In today’s episode, I’m joined by blogger and former ministry leader, Tim Branch — author of The Enneagram Growth Guide: How to become healthier in your number . In this episode we discuss: How Tim became interested in the En...
Mar 11, 2020•36 min
As one of the most popular films on Netflix at the moment, The Game Changers Movie has elevated the conversation about plant-based and vegan eating for elite athletes, weekend warriors and general fitness fans to an all-time high. While the film has no shortage of supporters, critiques of the film are also pretty easy to come by. From articles like this one in Men’s Health to a nearly 4-hour debate-style episode of The Joe Rogan Experience , the (often heated) conversation surrounding the movie ...
Mar 02, 2020•33 min
Joining me in this episode is Holistic Cannabis Practitioner and fellow Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Janice Bissex . I interviewed Janice in Season 1 of the podcast in The Cannabis Episode . Today she’s back to focus solely on CBD — its benefits, uses, and recommendations for dosing. While people have increasingly become familiar with the term “CBD,” they may not know exactly what it is, where it comes from, or what the particular legalities are surrounding its sale and uses. In this episo...
Feb 24, 2020•34 min
Experts say nearly 45 million kids play sports in the U.S. and of those, 3 to 5 million experience some form of brain injury like a concussion each year. In this two-part podcast series, one mom shares her son's story following a traumatic brain injury suffered during a basketball game. In Part 2, I interview the nation's leading expert on targeted nutritional therapy for concussion protection and recovery. Up first in this second episode of the series, I'm interviewing Dr. Michael Lewis -- foun...
Feb 18, 2020•37 min
