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
Gut Health for Women in Perimenopause and Menopause
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Gut health plays a vital role in women's health, especially during the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause, yet it's often overlooked. In this episode, nutritionist and naturopath Susie Garden joins Kirsten Bouse to explore the significant impact of gut health on hormone balance, energy levels, and overall well-being.
Susie explains how to identify both the subtle and more obvious signs of an unhealthy gut, such as bloating, reflux, and excess gas. She highlights that these symptoms are not "normal" and should be addressed, as they indicate imbalances in the gut microbiome.
Key Topics:
- Recognizing gut health symptoms beyond just diarrhea or constipation
- Understanding when gut issues indicate an underlying problem
- Addressing gut health concerns, even if they appear to be "normal"
Whether you're dealing with ongoing gut issues or looking to enhance your health during menopause, this episode is full of valuable insights. Susie emphasizes the importance of paying attention to gut symptoms that may seem normal but could signal an imbalance, encouraging listeners to track how long these issues persist.
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