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
30 episodes
Meet Dr Sarah Davenport: Therapy, Midlife & Meaningful Care
In this episode of Midlife Bites, clinical psychologist Kirstin Bouse is joined by Dr Sarah Davenport, a Melbourne-based clinical psychologist, to help listeners get to know the person behind the therapy room.Sarah...
When You Don’t Feel Like Yourself Anymore with Sarah Davenport
In this follow-up conversation on Midlife Bites, clinical psychologist Kirstin Bouse is joined again by Dr Sarah Davenport to explore the deeper emotional landscape of the menopausal transition.Sarah speaks openly ...
Reinvention, Style, and Strength in Midlife with Emma Mun Gavin
In this episode of Midlife Bites, clinical psychologist and host Kirstin Bouse sits down with Emma Mun Gavin—mother of four, military wife, and midlife reinvention advocate—to explore what it really means to rebuild yoursel...
Who Am I Becoming?
Welcome to the very first episode of Midlife Bites! In this debut, host Kirstin Bouse—clinical psychologist and midlife mentor—opens up an honest conversation about what it really feels like to be a woman in midlife.From ...
Grief in Midlife (not the usual type)
In this episode of Midlife Bites, clinical psychologist and host Kirstin Bouse explores the quiet but powerful experience of grief in midlife—not the grief of losing others, but the more subtle losses that come with me...
The Invisible Load in Midlife
You know that mental checklist that never seems to end? The one running quietly in the background — keeping track of everyone’s needs, appointments, and emotions? That’s the invisible load — and in midlife, it only seems to get heavier...
Finding Ourselves in Midlife with Kaz Amos
In this episode of Midlife Bites, host Kirstin Bouse welcomes fellow psychologist Kaz Amos for an open and heartfelt conversation about the messy, beautiful middle of life.Kaz shares her winding path from personal ...
Good Woman Rules and Midlife Reckoning
We’ve all grown up with the “good woman rules”—be nice, don’t make a fuss, put everyone else first. Sound familiar? In this episode of Midlife Bites, host Kirstin Bouse—clinical psychologist and midlife mentor—calls out the unsp...
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...
