Today, we are unpacking some more important topics in Women's Health (check out the first half of our conversation in episode #100).

Dr. Michaela Albertson joins us once more to talk about the emotional, physical, and spiritual shifts women experience in midlife. From hormonal changes and struggles with identity in life's seasons to the myth of “doing it all,” this conversation is full of truth, laughter, and grace. Dr. Albertson shares insight from her latest book, discusses the power of accepting ourselves and our season, and breaks down some of the most common misconceptions about women’s health after 40.

In this episode, we discuss the following topics related to identity in life's stages, perimenopause and hormones, sex, and a balanced appreciation for the bodies we actually have:

• The myth that women have to do it all to prove their worth
• How identity shifts through every life stage—and why midlife can be especially disorienting
• A hilarious and relatable calendar of hormonal chaos (yes, you’ll want to read the book!)
• Sex, sleep, CPAPs, and the stuff we don’t talk about enough
• The idea that midlife is not a temporary “menopause phase” but a new stage of life
• Why midlife health is more than just hormones
• The trap of chasing anti-aging ideals—and how to embrace your now
• Finding peace through acceptance and spiritual grounding

Connect with Dr. Mikala Albertson here to begin receiving her monthly newsletter, Love Notes. Check out her books below*:

Everything I Wish I Could Tell You About Midlife: A Woman's Guide to Health in the Body You Actually Have

Ordinary On Purpose: Surrendering Perfect and Discovering Beauty Amid the Rubble

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