This Unmillennial Life

A digital society with no mail and no clutter may be the stuff millennials dream of. But the reality for many unmillennials is we're still drowning in a sea of our own stuff. Having spent years accumulating the day-to-day goods that make up a 40- to 50-something life, GenXers now find themselves at a crossroads of wanting more order while living an otherwise unordered life.

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.

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, now is the time to begin the conversations around what our parents have planned (or not planned for) as they age and need additional help.

A few years ago I stumbled into macro counting as an experiment. But after seeking the support of a fellow RDN to learn more about the plan, macro counting quickly became a way of life for me — one that I’ve been embracing for more than two years now. The reason I originally tried IIFYM, what I learned from the experiment and most importantly, how macro counting actually helped me eat more, feel stronger and be happier in my body are detailed in this audio version of the original blog post on my websit

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.

If you're an unmillennial you've been having periods more years than you probably care to remember. So what in the world could a podcast tell you that you DON'T know about your menstrual cycle? How about the fact that you actually burn more calories after ovulation OR that right after your period may be the best time to try for a new PR in your fitness routine?

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.

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.

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.

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.