Episodes
Christmas is only four weeks away - but rather than being joyful - the festive season can be a time of stress and anxiety. Join journalist Emmy Kubainski and clinical psychologist Kirstin Bouse as they offer some helpful tips and tricks to get you through this time of year in one piece.
Published 11/28/17
It’s PANDA week and in this special bonus episode we’re going to bust some myths about perinatal depression and anxiety. Join journalist Emmy Kubainski and clinical psychologist Kirstin Bouse as they go on a fact finding mission when it comes to perinatal depression and anxiety with psychiatrist Beate Harrison.
Published 11/16/17
With around 100,000 Australian families affected by perinatal anxiety and depression every year, Perinatal Depression & Anxiety Awareness Week is an important time to discuss how it affects our communities. As this issue is close to the hearts of both Emmy Kubainski and Kirstin Bouse they have decided to deliver a double episode this week. In this first part they interview Ebonee Lynch about her experience with postnatal depression and how she overcame it.
Published 11/14/17
Does competition and sisterly love go hand in hand? We're not talking about the sibling kind. We're talking about women and the sisterhood. What's it really all about and how do women help each other get ahead. Join journalist Emmy Kubainski and clinical psychologist Kirstin Bouse as they discuss the sisterhood with Business coach Lanna Hill.
Published 11/07/17
The jig is up on Hollywood's pervasive culture of toxic masculinity and it seems the rest of the world thinks so too. Join journalist Emmy Kubainski and clinical psychologist Kirstin Bouse as discuss why women and men are all sick of the Harvey Weinstein's of this world getting a free pass and how to create the environment to push for change.
Published 10/31/17
A habit by definition is something we do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing we're doing it. So what's the secret to making or breaking a habit? Join journalist Emmy Kubainski and clinical psychologist Kirstin Bouse as they try to crack the code.
Published 10/24/17
We don't talk about boundaries enough. They're uncomfortable, hard to navigate and we also might hurt other people's feelings in the process. But if we don't do it, life not only becomes exhausting, it can spiral out of control. So, how do we do build boundaries without feeling guilty? Join journalist Emmy Kubainski and Kirstin Bouse as they explore the subtle art of saying no.
Published 10/17/17
Everyday, we scroll through Facebook, Instagram and snapchat feeds. The stream is endless. So it's little wonder many of us feels like life is passing us by. But these flashes of moments, we feel we're missing out on; are they really that important? Welcome to FOMO (fear of missing out), a world where you feel like your inner life and grasp of existential meaning becomes shallower the more time you spend online. Join journalist Emmy Kubainski and clinical psychologist Kirstin Bouse as...
Published 10/10/17
Jealousy. Is it a curse or just part of life? What about envy and what's the difference? Join news presenter Emmy Kubainski and clinical psychologist Kirstin Blouse as they tap into ways to overcome the green-eyed monster and stop it from sabotaging your life.
Published 10/03/17
It’s the first relationship a child will have when she or he enters the world - and it’s one that defines and shapes us, without even realising it. That relationship is the one with our mum. For some, it can, for a number of reasons have a future negative impact and develop patterns which can then repeat themselves for generations. Join journalist Emmy Kubainski and clinical psychologist Kirstin Bouse as they discuss the notion of the mother wound.
Published 09/26/17
We spend our lives striving to hit life’s jackpot but while we’re on this relentless treadmill, are we missing out on what’s in front of us? Join journalist Emmy Kubainski and clinical psychologist, Kirstin Bouse, as they work out what it means to be present, how to nourish your soul and live your eulogy values.
Published 09/19/17
There’s a big difference between an unhappy marriage and an unsalvageable one. Join journalist Emmy Kubainski and clinical psychologist Kirstin Bouse as they discuss how to navigate through the rough patches, why some couples get stuck and can't move forward, and when some struggles become real deal breakers.
Published 09/12/17
Brothers and sisters can bring out the absolute worst in us. But can you go from bitter rivals to best friends, even as grown-ups? Is blood really thicker than water? Join journalist Emmy Kubainski and clinical psychologist Kirstin Bouse as they talk about ways to reset the sibling system.
Published 09/05/17
How do you tell when friendships end and new ones begin? Is it about quality over quantity? Join journalist Emmy Kubainski and clinical psychologist Kirstin Bouse as they explore expanding your social circle, maintaining meaningful relationships and disengaging from toxic ones.
Published 08/29/17
Ever heard of power posing? It’s about tricking your brain into thinking you’re more confident than you feel. Join journalist Emmy Kubainski and clinical psychologist Kirstin Bouse as they test out a new approach to the phrase, "fake it, till you make it". It’s all about standing like a superhero to boost your chances of success and all it takes is just two minutes.
Published 08/22/17
Join journalist Emmy Kubainski and clinical psychologist Kirstin Bouse as they navigate tricky terrain of workplace romances, what to do when you fall for someone at work and where the boundaries lie, all in bite sized pieces.
Published 08/15/17
Join journalist Emmy Kubainski and clinical psychologist Kirstin Bouse as they explore the taboo topic, Mummy Rage. It's all about learning deal with it, learn from it and accept the mess of motherhood, all in bite sized pieces.
Published 08/08/17
Join journalist, Emmy Kubainski and clinical psychologist Kirstin Bouse as they deal with perfectionism and its BFF, anxiety. It’s all about striking the right balance and building a tolerance for being imperfect, all in bite sized pieces.
Published 08/01/17
Caught up in the chaos of life and don’t know how to make sense of it all? Tune in to Life Bites, hosted by Emmy Kubainski and Kirstin Bouse. This show is your answer to those issues that keep you up at night. It's about making life simpler, happier and more fulfilling with just a touch of therapy thrown in.
Published 07/26/17