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

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