Mid Life Bites

Kirstin Bouse
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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.

  1. 2d ago

    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 shares her professional journey from public mental health into private practice, and what she’s learned from working long-term with women across different life stages. Together, they explore why private practice allows for deeper, more flexible care, and how personality fit and trust are just as important as expertise in therapy. The conversation also touches on how Sarah found her way into working with women’s mental health and hormones, particularly during the menopausal transition, and the values that shape her small group practice. A warm, grounded introduction to Sarah, her work, and her approach to supporting women through midlife and beyond. Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.  Visit here to access a comprehensive resource hub for Australian women navigating menopause, offering trusted professionals, support, and information all in one place. https://www.allabouthercentre.com.au/

  2. Sep 24

    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 about menopause as a time of profound change — not just physically, but psychologically and relationally. Together, they unpack common experiences women bring to therapy, including mood changes, rage, fatigue, brain fog, loss of identity, and the unsettling feeling of “not feeling like myself anymore.” The discussion delves into grief and loss in midlife, self-abandonment, and the realisation many women face that the ways they’ve lived, given, and coped no longer fit. Sarah reflects on how past trauma can resurface during this stage, why menopause can feel like a reckoning, and how reclaiming voice, boundaries, and self-trust becomes essential. A compassionate, validating conversation about why midlife can feel so hard — and how, with the right support, it can also become a powerful turning point. Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.  Visit here to access a comprehensive resource hub for Australian women navigating menopause, offering trusted professionals, support, and information all in one place. https://www.allabouthercentre.com.au/

  3. Sep 24

    Anymore

    Quick song for Mid-Life Bites Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.  Visit here to access a comprehensive resource hub for Australian women navigating menopause, offering trusted professionals, support, and information all in one place. https://www.allabouthercentre.com.au/

  4. Sep 17

    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 yourself when life forces you to start again. Emma shares her deeply personal journey through a series of major life upheavals: her husband’s medical discharge from the military after 25 years due to complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, and physical injuries; losing her own job after nearly two decades in Sydney; and relocating her family back to Perth, a place that felt unfamiliar despite being “home.” Amidst caring for her family and navigating her husband’s mental health, Emma found herself facing a powerful question so many women ask in midlife:  “Who am I now?” From here, Emma 2.0 began to emerge. Through therapy, boxing, and intentionally building new community connections, Emma slowly rebuilt her identity. A surprising but transformative part of her healing came through fashion—shifting from conservative corporate attire to bold, expressive style that mirrored the woman she was becoming. Today, she helps other women reclaim joy and confidence through color, experimentation, and unapologetic self-expression. This episode is an inspiring reminder that midlife reinvention is not only possible—it can be a profound act of self-advocacy, courage, and joy. Listen in if you’ve ever wondered: “How do I rebuild myself after everything in my life changes?” “Is it too late to rediscover who I am?” “Can self-expression really transform identity?” Connect with Kirstin: 🌐 allabouthercentre.com.au 🎧 Follow Midlife Bites wherever you get your podcasts. Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.  Visit here to access a comprehensive resource hub for Australian women navigating menopause, offering trusted professionals, support, and information all in one place. https://www.allabouthercentre.com.au/

  5. Sep 10

    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 the disorienting shifts of perimenopause and menopause to the deeper emotional tug of wondering, “Where did I go?”, Kirstin normalises the ups and downs of this messy, powerful chapter of life. She reframes midlife not as a failure, but as a natural transition—one that can be just as transformative as puberty or pregnancy. This episode is an invitation to stop clinging to who you used to be and instead explore the more exciting question: Who am I becoming? Along the way, Kirstin introduces her signature program, WANT, designed to help women reconnect with themselves and clarify what’s next. Tune in to embrace midlife as a time of growth, reclamation, and possibility—and maybe even share your own story with the community. Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.  Visit here to access a comprehensive resource hub for Australian women navigating menopause, offering trusted professionals, support, and information all in one place. https://www.allabouthercentre.com.au/

  6. Sep 3

    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 menopause, changing identities, and shifting bodies. Drawing from her own experience of having to give up strength training due to persistent pain, Kirstin reflects on how these changes can challenge our sense of self and belonging. She unpacks modern grief theories, explaining that grief isn’t linear but rather an oscillation between loss and adaptation—a continual movement between acknowledging what’s gone and adjusting to what’s next. This episode is a heartfelt invitation to honor past versions of yourself, accept the uncertainty of who you’re becoming, and recognize that growth and loss often coexist in midlife. Listen in if you’ve ever wondered: “Why do I feel sad about things that don’t seem like losses?”“Who am I now that so much has changed?”“Can grief and growth really happen at the same time?”Connect with Kirstin: 🌐 allabouthercentre.com.au 🎧 Follow Midlife Bites wherever you get your podcasts. Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.  Visit here to access a comprehensive resource hub for Australian women navigating menopause, offering trusted professionals, support, and information all in one place. https://www.allabouthercentre.com.au/

  7. Aug 27

    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. In this episode of Midlife Bites, clinical psychologist and host Kirsten Bouse unpacks the hidden weight so many women carry — the constant managing, fixing, remembering, and caring that leaves us drained and disconnected from ourselves. She dives into why this load intensifies during perimenopause and midlife, how it quietly shapes our relationships, and what it really takes to start lightening it. Kirsten doesn’t promise quick fixes — instead, she offers honest reflection, small but powerful shifts, and an invitation to finally put yourself back on your own list. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m tired of being the one who holds it all together,” this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.  Visit here to access a comprehensive resource hub for Australian women navigating menopause, offering trusted professionals, support, and information all in one place. https://www.allabouthercentre.com.au/

  8. Aug 20

    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 training and counselling to finally becoming a registered psychologist—while juggling family, business, and the realities of midlife. Together, Kirstin and Kaz explore what it really means to navigate this season: the physical and emotional upheaval of perimenopause, shifting identities, changing relationships, and those moments when we feel a little invisible. They also talk about the power of therapy—not just for individuals, but for couples learning to reconnect in new ways—and the importance of having safe spaces and honest conversations. From Kaz’s women’s group (“The Love Club”) to the solidarity of Generation X women demanding better research and cultural awareness around menopause, this episode reminds us that we’re not alone in these transitions. The conversation even touches on the overlap of perimenopause and adult ADHD, highlighting how complex and layered midlife can be. It’s real, relatable, and deeply validating—an invitation to keep talking, sharing, and supporting one another through this transformative stage of life. Listen in if you’ve ever wondered: “Is it just me feeling this way?”“What’s happening to my body and mind?”“How do I find myself again in midlife?”Connect with Kirstin: 🌐 allabouthercentre.com 🎧 Follow Midlife Bites wherever you get your podcasts. Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.  Visit here to access a comprehensive resource hub for Australian women navigating menopause, offering trusted professionals, support, and information all in one place. https://www.allabouthercentre.com.au/

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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.

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  • Creator
    Kirstin Bouse
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mid Life Bites
  • Show Website
    Mid Life Bites

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