Our culture bombards us with unrealistic expectations and misleading messages that make it challenging to rest confidently in the identity our gracious Creator has given us. But my guest today skillfully and compassionately discusses important topics in women's health. 

Dr. Michaela Albertsen is a board-certified family practice physician, well-being advocate, and the author of Everything I Wish I Could Tell You About Midlife. In this episode, we dive deep into the messy, ordinary, beautiful chaos of midlife. You’ll walk away feeling less alone and more empowered to embrace your own body, your story, and your season. And the great news? This is only part 1! Tune in to episode #101, where we discuss perimenopause and hormones, sex, sleep, managing stress, and embracing our identity throughout life’s seasons.

In this episode, we discuss the following topics related to loving your body, the dangers of health and wellness culture, supplements for women, and practical ways to deal with stress and unplanned circumstances:

• Why midlife feels so uniquely intense—and beautiful
• How to resist the unattainable wellness ideals of modern health and wellness culture
• Body image struggles (even for doctors!) and how to shift your mindset
• The sneaky way diet culture shows up in wellness trends
• The truth about supplements: what we really need, what to avoid, and why “all-natural” isn’t always safe
• The stress cycle—what it is, why it matters, and how to complete it so your body can heal
• Social media, daughters, and the future of women’s mental health
• The difference between everyday stress and life derailments—and how to respond to both
• The importance of attending to your immediate needs during crisis seasons

Connect with Dr. Mikala Albertson here to begin receiving her monthly newsletter, Love Notes. Check out her books below [1]:

Everything I Wish I Could Tell You about Midlife: A Woman's Guide to Health in the Body You Actually Have (Stories & Scientific Insights to Navigate Menopause, Stress, Hormones & Common Changes)

Ordinary on Purpose: Surrendering Perfect & Discovering Beauty Amid the Rubble

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