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.
Episodes
21 episodes
From Surviving to Thriving: Reinventing Yourself After Menopause with Tania Dalton
Can menopause become the beginning of the best chapter of your life?In this inspiring episode of Midlife Bites, Kirstin Bouse is joined by accredited health coach, certified menopause coach, personal trainer, and founder of the
Is It Perimenopause or Neurodivergence? Understanding the Hidden Connection with Karen Fossey
What happens when the changes of perimenopause uncover something that has been there all along?In this follow-up conversation on Midlife Bites, Kirstin Bouse welcomes back clinical psychologist Karen Fossey to explore the g...
When Your Capacity Changes: Understanding Midlife Overload with Karen Fossey
Have you ever found yourself wondering, "Why can't I cope the way I used to?"In this episode of Midlife Bites, Kirsten Bouse is joined by clinical psychologist Karen Fossey to explore one of the most common yet lea...
More Than Hormones: Reclaiming Identity Through Menopause with Dr. Catherine Stovold
What if the hardest part of menopause isn't the hot flushes—but losing sight of who you are?In this episode of Midlife Bites, Kirsten Bouse sits down with psychologist Dr. Catherine Stovold to explore why midlife is far mor...
Supporting Women Through Menopause with Kirstie Clarke
In this episode of ALL ABOUT HER, Kirstin welcomes back Kristie Clarke, a clinical psychologist who specializes in supporting women through the challenges of menopause. Together, they dive deeper into the unique needs of women during this trans...
Embracing Change: A Psychologist's Perspective on Menopause with Kirstie Clarke
Clinical psychologist Kristie Clarke shares her personal experiences and professional insights on navigating the menopausal transition. Kristie discusses the challenges she faced in finding the right support, the impact on her high-achieving ca...
Menopause and Mental Health Key Findings from the Senate Inquiry
In this episode, the host Kirstin Bouse discusses the findings of a recent Senate inquiry in Australia that looked at the wide-ranging impacts of menopause on women's health, careers, families, and overall well-being.The inquir...
Gut Health for Women in Perimenopause and Menopause
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 si...
Redefining Priorities: Navigating Menopause with Purpose
In this episode, Kirsten Bouse, Clinical Psychologist and Founder of All About Her, welcomes psychologist Angela Brooks-Horn back to discuss the transformative experience of menopause. Angela shares her unique perspective, viewing menopause ...
Menopause and Mental Health: Insights from Psychologist Angela Brooks-Horn
In this episode, Kirstin Bouse sits down with psychologist Angela Brooks-Horn to discuss her career and her work supporting women through the menopausal transition. Angela reflects on how her personal experience with menopause, along with her d...
Perimenopause as an Existential Experience with Ruth Cross
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 Bo...
Understanding Menopause Through Storytelling with Ruth Cross
Menopause is more than just a biological shift—it's a deeply personal, emotional, and transformative journey, and psychotherapist Ruth Cross is here to explore it through the power of storytelling.In this episode of All About Her
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Exploring Menopause and Sexuality
Have you noticed shifts in your relationship as you navigate perimenopause? You're not alone. Many women find that this life stage brings unexpected challenges to their relationships.In this episode, I sit down with sexologist Federica Z...
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Introducing Federica Zamboni - Psychologist and Sexologist
In this episode, I speak with Federica Zamboni, a seasoned psychologist and sexologist, about her extensive background in working with women through various life stages. We explore her unique insights into the challenges faced during perimenopa...
Understanding ADHD in Perimenopause with Kirstin Bouse
One of the big questions I hear from perimenopausal women in the therapy room is: “Do I have ADHD?”Women are increasingly being diagnosed with ADHD late in life (myself included!), and understanding whether you’re ex...
Breaking Down Barriers to Thrive in Menopause with Alison Dougall
In the menopause space, there’s this common misconception that it can be all negative - particularly when you’re fatigued, headachey, forgetful and on an emotional rollercoaster!However, perimenopause and menopause can also br...
Introducing Alison Dougall - Clinical & Counselling Psychologist and Coach
Today I’d like to introduce you to Alison Dougall - a Clinical & Counselling Psychologist, Coach, and one of our All About Her members.When Alison started experiencing perimenopause herself, she wrote off the markers like ...
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Nutrition Tips for Flourishing Through Menopause with Susie Garden
It can be hard enough to know how to support yourself from a nutritional and health perspective at the best of times, let alone when you reach perimenopause and the goal posts shift again!Luckily, Susie Garden - a Naturopath, ...
Introducing Susie Garden - Naturopath & Nutritionist
Today I’d like to introduce you to Susie Garden - a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and one of our All About Her members.Susie has worn many hats across her career - as a registered nurse, in the pharmaceutical industry, as a yoga t...
All About Her: A Podcast for Women's Health
Join Kirstin Bouse, clinical psychologist and founder of All About Her, in the very first episode of Let's Talk All About Her. Kirstin introduces the podcast and the health professional members of All About Her, who bring decades of experience ...