Learn more about the Rediscover You Program here: https://youbydrshaunawatts.com.au/16-week-rediscover-you-menopause-program/16-week-rediscover-you-program/ Most women don’t realise what’s happening to them in midlife, they just know they don’t feel like themselves anymore. In this special International Women’s Day episode, Dr. Shauna Watts hosts a live panel with experts in women’s health, psychology, pelvic health, and a powerful personal story from someone who has lived it. This conversation breaks down what’s really happening during perimenopause and midlife, physically, mentally, and emotionally, and why so many women feel like they’ve suddenly “lost themselves.” In this episode, we cover: • Why anxiety, low mood, and overwhelm show up in midlife • The real reason sleep changes, including the 3am wake-ups • How hormonal shifts affect weight, energy, and confidence • What’s happening to libido, arousal, and sexual health • The role of pelvic floor health in strength, continence, and pleasure • How stress and life load impact mental health during this stage • What CBT for insomnia is and why it works • The link between trauma history and menopause symptoms • Why many women feel dismissed in the healthcare system • The truth about hormone therapy and why it’s been confusing • Why weight gain feels harder and the rise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic This episode is about replacing confusion with clarity. When you understand what’s happening, you stop blaming yourself and start making decisions that actually support you. For more resources: Prof. Heather Irvine-Rundle:https://www.instagram.com/heatherirvine/ Gina Jeffreys: https://www.instagram.com/gina_jeffreys/ Dr Shauna Watts: https://www.instagram.com/dr.shaunawatts/ ---------------------- Follow Dr Shauna and the podcast on social: Podcast Website: www.allaboutyoupod.com. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts https://www.instagram.com/drshaunawattsgp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauna-watts-a903a5247 Disclaimer: This podcast and any information, advice, opinions or statements within it do not constitute medical, health care or other professional advice. Information is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. ---------------------- Chapters 01:23 — Meet the Women’s Health Panel 02:30 — Early Menopause & Gina’s Story 05:22 — From Confidence to Anxiety 07:36 — Weight Gain & Body Changes Explained 10:09 — Why Weight Loss Stops Working 13:32 — Mood Swings, Irritability & Anxiety 15:19 — What Midlife Anxiety Feels Like 18:27 — The Truth About Hormone Therapy (HRT) 22:30 — Mental Health, Brain Fog & Overwhelm 25:41 — Sleep Problems & the 3AM Wake-Up 28:01 — CBT for Insomnia That Actually Works 44:34 — Sex, Libido & Why Desire Changes 52:41 — Pelvic Health, Hormones & GLP-1 (Ozempic) Keywords perimenopause symptoms menopause anxiety midlife women health hormonal changes women 40s perimenopause mental health menopause weight gain loss of libido women pelvic health midlife CBT insomnia menopause hormone therapy women midlife identity crisis women women’s health podcast Dr Shauna Watts menopause support