Mid Life Bites
Midlife Bites is the unapologetic, unfiltered podcast for women standing in the messy middle of life where the rules you’ve lived by stop working, the roles you’ve carried feel too heavy, and the version of you in the mirror feels like a stranger.
Hosted by Clinical Psychologist and midlife mentor Kirstin Bouse, Midlife Bites gets real about how midlife “bites” the moments it stings, why it happens, what changes in the fallout, and the surprising clarity that can come after.
Some weeks it’s just Kirstin, cutting through the noise with equal parts fierce truth-telling and deep compassion. Other weeks, you’ll hear from women who’ve lived their own “midlife bite” moments and from experts who understand exactly what’s going on beneath the surface, biologically, psychologically, and socially.
This is not another midlife makeover show. It’s a place to name the hard stuff, strip away the shame, and find your own way forward on your terms.
If you’ve been thinking, “Why the hell don’t I feel like myself anymore?” … you’re in the right place.
Mid Life Bites
Perimenopause as an Existential Experience with Ruth Cross
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Perimenopause is more than just a medical event—it’s a deeply transformative, existential experience. It’s a time when many women begin to reflect on who they are and what they truly want out of life.
In this episode, Kirstin Bouse and Ruth Cross dive into:
- The emotional depth of perimenopause beyond physical symptoms
- How identity and self-perception can evolve during this life stage
- Why women often reassess their relationships and career paths in midlife
- The role of therapy and personal reflection in navigating these transitions
- How embracing these changes can lead to personal growth and fulfillment
If you’re interested in exploring the emotional and existential aspects of perimenopause, this conversation provides profound insights.
For more information and resources on perimenopause and midlife transitions, visit All About Her Centre.
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