Welcome to the Real Midlife podcast! A podcast for women discovering we never quite…arrive.
Because aren’t we always in the middle of something? Shifting motherhood roles. Evolving relationships. Changing bodies. Ongoing transitions. And that burning question, what am I supposed to be doing now?
Mikala Albertson is a family practice doctor turned author who writes about women's issues in midlife.
Jenny Albers is a former social worker turned writer who is navigating all the transitions of midlife, including returning to the classroom.
Together, they dive into the heart of midlife—from the hard to the hilarious—discussing parenting older kids, relationships, health & well-being, and evolution & purpose. And of course, every episode includes lots laughter.
Episode 21: Transitions Are Hard (so is technology)
There's a lot going on these days, isn't there? Kids starting school, kids going to college, new jobs, new plans, empty nests, and families adjusting to new normals.
It feels like midlife is one loooooong transition, and those transitions are HARD.
Today we're talking about transitions and sharing about a few we're wading through ourselves. We can't wait to talk it all through with YOU.
Check out 10 Things You Need in Midlife (and 10 things you absolutely do not) here.
20 Aug 2026
Episode 20: The Midlife Cortisol Dilemma
Marketing is pretty slick, right? And if you're anywhere online you've probably been hearing about chronic stress and detrimental effects of elevated cortisol and the hundreds of different supplements and programs marketed toward "helping" us.
Today we're diving into all of it! We're tired, yes. We're worn down, it's true. But is it our cortisol? And what does science have to say? How can we improve our midlife fatigue (and maybe even our belly pooches) without turning to a supplement?
Get your copy of Everything I Wish I Could Tell You About Midlife for $10 here
7 May 2026
Episode 19: Surviving Midlife ”May”hem
May is kind of a crapshoot, isn't it? Between recitals and end of the year projects and regional track meets (plus a week of teacher appreciation thrown in), we can often feel overwhelmed by the mayhem. This week we're talking about ALL of it.
With one part positivity and two parts solidarity, we can get through it together!
Find Rebecca Giantonio Moran's Maycember blessing here.
Grab your copy of 10 things you need in midlife (and 10 things you absolutely do not) here!
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