“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 #womenshealthinmidlife

Jan 20

Jan 20 90 Things You Can Do for Better Health and Well-being That Aren’t Social Media

Mikala Albertson-Owner

Health, Women's Health

As a family doctor and women’s health advocate, I can tell you that better health and well-being is easier than we imagine if we PUT DOWN OUR PHONES and really live our lives. Here’s a list of 90 things to do instead!

Jan 15

Jan 15 Midlife is About MORE Than Hormones: How To Avoid “Tunnel Vision” During Perimenopause

Mikala Albertson-Owner

Health, Women's Health

Let’s remember that not every problem in midlife can be chalked up to hormonal imbalance, and women’s health during the midlife years is about so much more than perimenopause.

Aug 21

Aug 21 How To Evaluate a Scientific Study: 8 Questions To Ask

Mikala Albertson-Owner

Health, Women's Health

A study you find on the internet may use a lot of science-y terms and convincing statistics, but actually turn out to be exaggerated, manipulated, poorly supported, or flat out FALSE.

Jun 3

Jun 3 Perimenopause is a "Diagnosis of Exclusion," so What Does That Mean?

Mikala Albertson-Owner

Health, Women's Health

One of your doctor’s jobs is to rule out worst case scenarios so they don’t miss something that can be very serious or even deadly. What else could this be? What is the diagnosis I absolutely can’t miss?

Mar 7

Mar 7 Preventive Health: When Do You See Your Doctor in Midlife?

Mikala Albertson-Owner

Health, Women's Health

This is another way you can take very good care of YOU!