Author Series: Dr. Mikala Albertson

"Sitting with her there that day and her holding my hand and saying, thank you for taking care of me, sweetheart, and saying, I love you. It reduced me to this. It's about love. The whole thing is about love or the meaning and purpose of our lives is about love."— Dr. Mikala Albertson Beholder Beauty Podcast: Holding Hearts: A Conversation with Dr. Mikala AlbertsonThis year has been a lot about hearts-whether mine or another. This week's guest on Behold-Her Beauty Podcast actually held a real heart in her hands as a young doctor. God would also teach her to hold women and her reader's hearts too.In this episode of the Beholder Beauty Podcast, I welcome Dr. Mikala Albertson, a board-certified family practice doctor, author, and wellbeing advocate, to discuss the nuances of midlife, beauty perceptions, and inner healing. Get ready to be inspired and uplifted as we join the conversation on embracing life's changes with love and acceptance.…I sat down with Dr. Mikala Albertson to explore her new book 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). This is the book I wish I would have had as a young woman to point me up ahead to the middle years and as a middle-years woman to help me navigate this season of life. She points us to how much we are loved by God. Yes, love really is the answer.Our conversation delves into Dr. Mikala Alberton's clinical experiences, struggles, triumphs, and crucial insights into midlife health and well-being. Her wisdom, will lift your heart as we discuss the impact of trauma and share practical preventative health tips. I felt so understood talking with her on these important topics and know you will too.So, grab a favorite beverage, find a cozy spot, and prepare for an inspiring conversation with my lovely guest, Dr. Mikala Albertson. I can't wait for you to join us. Don't forget to tune in to the full episode! Please feel free to share this episode, join the conversation in the comments and follow or like on your favorite platforms.SHOW NOTES:00:00 Introduction to Dr. Mikala Albertson00:44 Dr. Mikala’ Albertson's Journey and New Book01:49 The Midlife Experience04:27 The Heart Story08:46 Signature Questions and Beauty Tips10:42 Body Image and Self-Acceptance17:19 Healing from Trauma19:39 Empathy and Patient Stories29:37 Coping with Loss and Healing30:28 Daily Faith and Turning to Jesus31:42 The Power of Service in Recovery32:19 A Husband's Journey to Sobriety35:03 The Serenity Prayer and Acceptance40:00 Practical Health Tips for Midlife Women45:00 Understanding and Managing Stress49:00 The Story of Betty and the Essence of Love55:45 Final Thoughts and Staying ConnectedMEET Dr. Mikala Albertson Dr. Mikala Albertson is a board-certified family practice doctor, author, and well-being advocate passionate about women’s health and healing the imperfect bodies we actually have in the middle of the ordinary lives we are living. She’s the author of the book Ordinary on Purpose. She inspires readers to stop striving for “perfect” lives or some unattainable cultural ideal of “beauty and wellness” and instead aim for wholehearted living in a life exactly as it is. She and her husband of 23 years are raising five children near Salt Lake City, UT. She has also authored the new book, “Everything I Wish I Could Tell You About Midlife: A Woman’s Guide to Health in the Body You Actually Have.”Keep in touch with Dr. Mikala Albertson at https://www.instagram.com/mikalaalbertsonmd/ and https://www.mikalaalbertsonmd.com/UPCOMING PODCAST SCHEDULE: Upcoming guests Lori Ann Wood, Theresa M. Miller, Rebecca George, Kate Battistelli, Katie Sampias, and TBA’s.Pick up: UNEXPECTED BLESSINGS: 40 DAYS OF DISCOVERING GOD’S BESTOur prayer is that in these 40 days, you will shift your perspective, trust God's timing, lean into Jesus, and recognize His blessings in unexpected ways. So join us on the podcast here and grab your copy of the book today on Amazon! Could you help us spread the word? Share this newsletter, text a friend, or leave a review!Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe