This Unmillennial Life

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?

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.

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?

Diving a little deeper into the topic of beauty, this episode starts by addressing one of the common questions for women after 40 — should I get Botox?

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 trainer.  

In today's episode, we're discussing all things ALDI and taking a look at what makes this low-cost leader a nationwide grocery store success. 

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.     

CrossFit has captured the hearts, minds & muscles of men and women all over the world. But is it the best choice for women after 40 to build muscle?

When we find ourselves deep in parenting this new iGen generation and realizing that their idea of clean up is deleting files off their phone to make room for a new game, we gotta ask... is this okay?

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 it, in fact, superior to other methods of weight loss? And is weight loss the only benefit?

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 it, in fact, superior to other methods of weight loss? And is weight loss the only benefit?

With smartphones in hand, kids today are experiencing a level of constant connectedness the world has never known. Unfortunately, many experts say it's causing never before seen levels of anxiety and depression and blazing an intended trail of life-altering digital permanence. What's a parent to do? Is occasional cell phone monitoring too much? Or not enough?

As today's children spend more time indoors and on screens, many experts say it's hurting their development of social skills. As result, kids find themselves in emotionally tough situations and parents often don't know how to help.