“Your precious, beautiful body has carried you through every single one of your good, hard, ordinary days. It’s time to love her, nourish her, and care for her well.”

Hey there! I’m Mikala—a family doctor, wife, mother of 5, well-being advocate, and author of the books Ordinary on Purpose and Everything I Wish I Could Tell You About Midlife. Each month my writing reaches millions of women, but I am thrilled to be connecting with YOU. I’m truly grateful to have you here!

All tagged #justfortoday

Oct 30

Oct 30 We're Not Powerless After All

Mikala Albertson-Owner

Life, Faith

If you find yourself thinking, Why can’t we all just get along? Why can’t anyone seem to do the right thing? What the hell is wrong with the world??? Me too. Here’s what we can do.

Aug 10

Aug 10 I'm CORONA-tired

Mikala Albertson-Owner

Motherhood, Life

Saying ‘I’m tired’ is like saying ‘I’m chilly’ when I’m buried up to my neck in a snowbank wearing my bathing suit while my little black toes begin breaking off one by one.

Jul 23

Jul 23 I'm Done with 2020

Mikala Albertson-Owner

Life

I have officially had it up to here!!!! (I never knew what moms meant by this…until now.) I have reached the point when just ONE MORE THING leaves me fumbling for answers or fighting back tears.

Jul 9

Jul 9 HE is the Way and the Truth and the Light

Mikala Albertson-Owner

Faith

Pain always comes before healing. But now maybe as you attempt to stand on those shaky legs…you’ll feel Someone take your hand, and it will feel more familiar than you can possibly describe. Like Someone you’ve ALWAYS known.