This Unmillennial Life

Is there a difference between a panic attack and an anxiety attack? It's a common question, but one that many people can't answer. There are some important distinctions between the two and today's episode uncovers the truth about panic attacks. As a part of Mental Health Awareness Month, today's episode features my interview with Dr. Lata McGinn of Cognitive Behavior Consultants . In the show we d...

Known as "The Greatest Generation," people born before 1945 witnessed incredible changes throughout their lives, and perhaps most notable were the changes seen in technology. As the years pass quickly by, we are losing more and more members of this generation and with them, the wisdom of what a world looks like untouched by the digital revolution. Today's interview with Veronica Kirin , author of...

The popularity of DNA testing is widespread, but what, if anything can our DNA tell us about the food we should eat and the exercises we should do? Understanding nutrigenomics -- the scientific study of the interaction of nutrition and genes, especially with regard to the prevention or treatment of disease -- may provide some answers. In this episode of the podcast, I am chatting with Courtney McC...

And just like that, we're back where we started -- SLEEP! When you open up your podcast app today you'll see I'm revisiting the topic that kicked off the podcast -- Sleep. Since sleepless nights plague many of us after 40 it's always worthy for a discussion and especially in light of the fact that so many folks who follow me on Instagram have asked about my gravity blanket. So that's what I'm doin...

You know you’re unmillennial when you’re buying acne cream for both you and your teenager. Adult acne becomes a new complaint for many women at midlife. Today’s episode discusses why it occurs and how to treat it. In this episode with my guest from  The Skin Cancer Episode , Dr. Emily Keller, we discuss: the hormonal causes of adult acne why hormonal birth control is not the course of treatment Dr...

Millennials may be  MarieKondoing  their way to the most minimalist closet they can create, but one thing remains the same across generations — we all want to look our best. Making that option affordable and easy is the goal of online clothing consignment and rental services like  Rent the Runway ,  Tradesy ,  Poshmark  and more. But are they really worth the price tag? And how do they work? In to...

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 provi...

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...

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 psychiatr...

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 exe...

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...

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 irritab...

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...

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 concer...

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 re...

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 consid...

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...

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...

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 featur...

If your trips to the gym aren't producing results, is it time to consider hiring a personal trainer? Viewed by some as a luxury item only few can afford, personal trainers can actually be a cost-effective way to ensure you're getting the most from your workouts. Today's show uncovers the reasons why a personal trainer might be a good choice and more importantly, what to look for in a personal trai...

As a generation raised during the rise of cableTV, unmillennials may find themselves a little slower to "cut the cord" than their younger millennial counterparts. But the cost-savings and freedom of choice for channels make cord cutting appealing to many customers, no matter their age.      In today's episode, I interview Luke Buoma of Cord Cutters News  and share with listeners the basics anyone...

We may be known these days as unmillennials, but at one time we were "latch-key" kids. And as such, most of us arrived home in the afternoons to man the fort either alone or with our siblings and very likely were met with a daily list of chores our parent or parents left for us.  So when we find ourselves deep in parenting this new iGen generation and realizing that their idea of clean up is delet...

As unmillennials we've lived through our share of diet crazes. We've been told what to eat and what not to eat for weight loss, heart health, cancer prevention and more. But what if all this talk about the "what" should've really been talk about the "when"? Intermittent fasting has taken hold in recent years as one of the most popular approaches to weight loss. But what does the research say? Is i...

As unmillennials we've lived through our share of diet crazes. We've been told what to eat and what not to eat for weight loss, heart health, cancer prevention and more. But what if all this talk about the "what" should've really been talk about the "when"? Intermittent fasting has taken hold in recent years as one of the most popular approaches to weight loss. But what does the research say? Is i...

What if every moment of your adolescence could be captured in a snap? What if every thought you had as a teenager could be sent in a few thumb taps? What if as a pre-teen you'd had 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week access to send a message to every single person you did or did not like in school? With smartphones in hand, kids today are experiencing a level of constant connectedness the world has never...