This Unmillennial Life

If you have days where you're not sure who needs your help more -- your kids or your parents, you know you're an unmillennial. Today's episode of This Unmillennial Life scratches the surface on a topic that runs deep with both emotional responses and tactical requirements, the role of becoming caregiver to aging parents. For many unmillennials, but now is the time to begin the conversations around...

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. In...

If there's one shopping habit that seems to separate millennials from other generations, it's the amount of money spent on groceries. In fact, some estimates put the number that millennials spend on groceries beyond their older counterparts at nearly $2500 more per year. While unmillennials are apparently already doing a pretty good job of cutting grocery bills in comparison, is there room for mor...

The older we get the more the quiet aches and pains we used to ignore seem to get a little louder in their plea to be treated. When that twinge of back pain that used to pop-up after a long day becomes the first thing you notice when your feet hit the floor, it may be time to seek out a doctor’s care. But who do you turn to? Chiropractic care represents a large portion of the healthcare sector eve...

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. In...

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 thoug...

Do you cuff jeans over booties or tuck them in? Are shoulder-less shirts in or out? What's the rule with skinny jeans again? Questions about what to wear can get a little more complicated after 40. Not wanting to look too young is as much of a battle as not wanting to dress "too old." In today's podcast, I'm talking again with ChicMadeSimple's Tracy James about how to answer these types of questio...

As most women know, having a closet full of clothes doesn't always mean you have something to wear. Whether it's wishing you could fit in that perfect pair of black pants you wore to your class reunion or realizing this year's styles needed to find you about 15 years earlier, navigating the changing waters of fashion after 40 can sometimes make you want to shut the closet door and forget what's in...

If you think CrossFit is a fitness craze only enjoyed by millennials, think again. With more than 4 million devotees, CrossFit has captured the hearts, minds and muscles of men and women all over the world. But with all that attention and success comes a fair amount of scrutiny. Today's show jumps right into uncovering the strengths and weaknesses of CrossFit. In this episode: You’ll hear two diff...

If you  enjoy the show, please  leave a review! This week’s episode dives a little deeper into the topic of beauty by addressing one of the common questions for women after 40 — should I get Botox ? Admittedly, a more polarizing topic than last week’s episode on eyelashes , the decision to pursue Botox, along with other injectables (more often known in medical circles as “ facial rejuvenation trea...

The life of the unmillennial is clearly filled with some serious topics -- are you saving enough for retirement, have you reached the peak of your career and why do the aches/pains that used to disappear linger these days? Those are all worth topics to feature on the show, but that's absolutely NOT what we're discussing today. 'Cause a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do. And I gotta do eyelash...

  Getting a good night's sleep is the stuff dreams are made of for many women. But all too often the foods we eat, drinks we drink and habits we keep are preventing the slumber we so deserve and desperately need. In this episode, I share not only the top tips experts recommend for uncovering an approach to a better night's sleep, but also share my personal experiences battling insomnia. On the sho...

Welcome to This Unmillennial Life — a lifestyle a podcast aimed women who’ve fallen into a generational gap.  From discussions about the importance of skincare after forty, to why lifting weights is more important now than ever, to how to care for both young kids and aging parents, This Unmillennial Life aims to inspire, educate and entertain with stories and topics of interest to women who are en...