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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Let’s set ourselves up for success in the winter months! Here’s how…
This is a book for any woman who has reached midlife and wondered, Is this . . . it? I thought it would get easier. I thought I would have more figured out by now. I always thought life would be more beautiful than this.
Bioidentical hormones (often incorrectly termed “natural” hormones) have become increasingly popular for treatment of perimenopause symptoms. But what do you really need to know?
Let’s learn to be savvy consumers, and let’s stay grounded in evidence, reason, and reliable sources of information.
Turns out, feeling anxious sometimes is much different than having generalized anxiety disorder.
Maybe you’re not at all like me, and you’ve floated effortlessly into your mid-40’s without any issues. Or…maybe you’re with the rest of us, and you’re wondering what the heck is going on! Here’s what you need to know about perimenopause.
This is another way you can take very good care of YOU!
You call a plumber when you have a leak in your house. You visit a salon to have your hair dyed and cut (and you would NEVER see a different stylist!). You have your HVAC maintained and repaired by an HVAC specialist. You take your car to a mechanic you trust. And I know you’re not seeing just anyone on the street to have your teeth cleaned—you see a dental hygienist!
