#lifeishard — Blog | Mikala Albertson — Mikala Albertson MD

“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!

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THIS is What Christmas is All About

Dec 20

Dec 20 THIS is What Christmas is All About

Mikala Albertson-Owner

The Christmas Story isn’t about twinkly lights or making merry. And it’s not about making Christmas “simple” either. Not really.

Life Is Hard, But That Doesn't Mean We're Doing it WRONG

Jul 7

Jul 7 Life Is Hard, But That Doesn't Mean We're Doing it WRONG

Mikala Albertson-Owner

It just means we are living a LIFE.

The Only Thing to DO

Nov 6

Nov 6 The Only Thing to DO

Mikala Albertson-Owner

I remember that I am not wired to carry the weight of the world. It isn’t fair.

When It All Falls Apart

Mar 6

Mar 6 When It All Falls Apart

Mikala Albertson-Owner

When the marriage ends, when the child dies, when the terminal diagnosis comes, when war is declared—what people long for is ordinary.

Feb 15

Feb 15 We're HUMAN

Mikala Albertson-Owner

Maybe cut ‘em a break and offer up some grace.