Podcast Overview
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Welcome to the Real Midlife podcast! A podcast for women discovering we never quite…arrive.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight:400;">Because aren’t we always in the middle of something? Shifting motherhood roles. Evolving relationships. Changing bodies. Ongoing transitions. And that burning question, </span><span style="font-weight:400;">what am I supposed to be doing now?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight:400;">Mikala Albertson is a family practice doctor turned author who writes about women's issues in midlife.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight:400;">Jenny Albers is a former social worker turned writer who is navigating all the transitions of midlife, including returning to the classroom.</span></p> <p>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.</p>
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12/10/2025
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Recent Episodes
May 7, 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!
April 30, 2026
Episode 18 Senior Year: Embracing the Journey & Letting Go
One day you're rocking a newborn, the next day you're watching that same kid graduate from high school. In this episode, Mikala takes us through senior year as a mom watching (and helping!) her teen prepare to leave the nest, and she shares what she's learned after navigating this process twice (so far!) And you'll probably be surprised by one big thing she DID NOT do, that surprisingly hasn't impacted senior year at all. Don't forget to grab your free copy of 10 Things You Need in Midlife (and 10 things you absolutely do not) here https://www.mikalaalbertsonmd.com/real-midlife-podcast
April 23, 2026
Episode 17: Midlife, Perimenopause, and Teens with Leslie Means
Leslie Means is the creator of the wildly popular online site Her View From Home, and in our conversation today we jump right into all things perimenopause, hormones, and teens. Because isn't that what midlife is? Everything all at once? We laugh a lot, cry a little, and we don't hold anything back. Find more from Leslie here and here. Or look for her books So God Made a Mother and So God Made a Grandma here. And if you're looking for more information from a board certified family practice doctor on all things perimenopause, hormones, and loving the body you actually have, check out Mikala's book Everything I Wish I Could Tell You About Midlife on sale for $10 here!
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- What is Real (Mid)Life?
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Welcome to the Real Midlife podcast! A podcast for women discovering we never quite…arrive.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight:400;">Because aren’t we always in the middle of something? Shifting motherhood roles. Evolving relationships. Changing bodies. Ongoing transitions. And that burning question, </span><span style="font-weight:400;">what am I supposed to be doing now?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight:400;">Mikala Albertson is a family practice doctor turned author who writes about women's issues in midlife.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight:400;">Jenny Albers is a former social worker turned writer who is navigating all the transitions of midlife, including returning to the classroom.</span></p> <p>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.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
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