All About You With Dr Shauna Watts

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Join Dr Shauna Watts as she shares conversations with experts in women's health, menopause, mental health, fertility, nutrition, ageing, weight loss, wellbeing and so much more. Shauna covers a variety of topics, from the mainstream to the taboo, to educate, de-stigmatise, inspire & empower you. Dr Shauna Watts is a passionate family doctor, mum of 4, educator and business owner. Her obsession with understanding all things health and wellness has led to the creation of this podcast, All About You.

  1. 3h ago

    Why Your Face Changes in Your 50s, 60s and 70s (and What Actually Helps)

    Join Dr Shauna Watts' "Now What?" Listhttps://journey.allaboutyoupod.com/what-next/ Book your appointment with Dr Shauna Watts:https://youbydrshaunawatts.com.au/visit-us/ You'd never line up for a marathon without training, but so many of us book a procedure without a thought for the body we're bringing to it. Dr Dariah Hamrah is back on the show, and this time it's all about faces. He explains why facial ageing isn't just a skin problem, but a change across every layer, from the skin to the fat, the SMAS, the ligaments and the bone underneath, and why treating every ageing face with more volume makes little sense. Dr Shauna and Dr Hamrah talk about the overfilled look, why facelifts are back in the conversation, and how he prepares patients for surgery the way an athlete trains for a race. They also get into the harder side of the industry: body dysmorphia, the pressure on women not to age, and the red flags to watch for when choosing a surgeon or clinic. Dr Hamrah finishes with the research behind small lifestyle changes and why true anti-ageing happens inside the cell, not on the surface of the skin. As always, this is general information, so check in with your own GP before making any decisions. In this episode: Why facial ageing happens in layers: skin, fat, the SMAS, ligaments and bone Why people are now having filler dissolved What has really changed in facelifts over 20 years Why Dr Hamrah preps patients like marathon runners The truth behind Body dysmorphia Red flags when choosing a surgeon or clinic Why before and after photos can't be shared in Australia, and what that means for patients Epigenetics and what twin studies show about how old we look The real impact of sleep, movement and diet SupportIf this episode brought something up for you, your GP is a great place to start.Butterfly Foundation: https://butterfly.org.au/Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7) www.lifeline.org.au Follow the guestDr Dariah HamrahWebsite: https://drdariahamrah.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhamrah/ Follow Dr ShaunaPodcast Website: www.allaboutyoupod.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutyou_withdrshaunawattshttps://www.instagram.com/dr.shaunawatts/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. 00:00 Intro02:48 What happens to our faces at 40, 50 and 6004:47 The face ages as a system: skin, fat, SMAS, ligaments and bone07:22 The overfilled look08:54 The volume loss myth10:22 Deep plane facelifts and looking like yourself again11:17 Kris Jenner's facelift: what's really changed in 20 years13:39 Medical tourism, Korea and travelling for surgery16:02 A word from Dr Shauna: the "Now What?" List16:41 Preparing for surgery like a marathon19:21 Prehab and the longevity facelift21:31 What patients say after surgery23:49 Body dysmorphia and screening patients25:47 The pressure on women not to age29:09 How to choose a surgeon: red flags32:28 Before and afters and Australia's advertising rules34:35 Epigenetics and the twin studies37:59 Do collagen supplements work?42:45 A simple skincare routine: sunscreen, vitamin C, retinol45:27 Anti-ageing in one sentence46:05 Small changes across sleep, movement and diet51:44 Dr Shauna's three takeaways52:49 Wrap up MenopauseMidlifePerimenopauseDr Shauna WattsDr Shauna GPWomens health advocateDr Dariah HamrahFacial ageingFaceliftDeep plane faceliftDermal fillersFiller dissolvingSurgery preparationPrehabilitationBody dysmorphiaChoosing a surgeonEpigeneticsCollagen supplementsSkincare routineSunscreenRetinolThe Anti-Aging Paradox ChaptersKeywords

  2. Oct 25

    What Women in Their 50s, 60s & 70s Are Never Told About Their Skin

    Join Dr Shauna Watts' "Now What?" Listhttps://journey.allaboutyoupod.com/what-next/ Book your appointment with Dr Shauna Watts:https://youbydrshaunawatts.com.au/visit-us/ If you’re past menopause and wondering whether it’s too late to look after your skin, it isn’t. Cosmetic chemist and RATIONALE founder Richard Parker returns to the show to explain what is really happening: decades of Australian sun damage surfacing around 35, colliding with the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause. Dr Shauna and Richard unpack the skin barrier, why "squeaky clean" actually means damaged, and the role estrogen plays in skin health and sun protection. Richard then cuts through the noise on collagen creams, beef tallow, rosehip oil, DIY sunscreen, Korean skincare and the obsession with high-strength actives, and shares his story of a 90-year-old campaign model to prove it is never too late to start. In this episode: Why 80% of facial ageing comes from the sun, and why it shows up around 35 What the skin barrier is, what damages it, and how to rebuild it Sun damage vs hormones: what is really behind midlife skin changes Why estrogen matters for skin, and why "it's just vanity" is the wrong response Why stronger concentrations of vitamin C and other actives are not always better The truth about collagen creams, protein, rosehip oil, beef tallow and homemade sunscreen Why you need sunscreen indoors and near windows, and how tinted sunscreen protects against visible light Realistic timeframes: what creams can and cannot fix, from fine lines to sagging Why fillers are falling out of favour and what the "golden zone" of ageing well looks like Morning sunlight, epigenetics, and why good skin is in your own hands Follow the guestRichard Parker, Founder and Director of Research, RATIONALEWebsite: https://rationale.com/ Follow Dr ShaunaPodcast Website: www.allaboutyoupod.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutyou_withdrshaunawattshttps://www.instagram.com/dr.shaunawatts/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. 00:00 Intro02:15 Why your skin "changes overnight" in your 40s04:02 What the skin barrier actually does07:36 How to repair a damaged skin barrier09:13 Why "squeaky clean" means damaged12:03 Sun damage or hormones? Protect by day, repair by night16:17 HRT, estrogen and the skin20:15 Is skin health just vanity?22:29 Why stronger isn't always better25:10 Your skin's day and night rhythm26:48 Do collagen creams and drinks work?28:14 Why diet doesn't feed your skin30:15 Bioidentical vs skin identical31:53 The truth about rosehip oil33:21 Beef tallow: lauric acid yes, tallow no34:48 Why you should never make your own sunscreen36:57 Do you need sunscreen indoors and in winter?38:26 Tinted sunscreen and visible light39:48 How long until skincare works?40:36 What creams can and can't fix42:09 Filters, facelifts and the golden zone44:19 How doctors' views on skincare and fillers have changed48:49 Is it too late to start at 50?50:23 The words to delete: trend, natural and clean51:44 Is fragrance in skincare bad for you?53:43 What Richard has changed his mind on: sunlight57:17 Is Korean skincare better?59:40 Epigenetics: good skin is in your hands MenopauseMidlifePerimenopauseDr Shauna WattsDr Shauna GPWomens health advocateRichard ParkerRATIONALE skincareSkin barrierMenopause skinSun damageSkin ageingHRT and skinEstrogen and skinCollagenBeef tallow skincareRosehip oilZinc sunscreenKorean skincareSkin identical

  3. Oct 18

    "For 40 Years I Beat Myself Up": Davinia Taylor on Late ADHD Diagnosis and Sobriety

    Join Dr Shauna Watts' "Now What?" Listhttps://journey.allaboutyoupod.com/what-next/ Book your appointment with Dr Shauna Watts:https://youbydrshaunawatts.com.au/visit-us/ For 40 years, Davinia Taylor thought she was just disorganised. Then she filled in her son's ADHD checklist and saw herself on every line. In this second conversation with Dr Shauna Watts, Davinia opens up about what happens when ADHD, perimenopause and midlife collide. She explains why so many women are only diagnosed as their hormones shift and their old coping strategies stop working, why hyperfocus is part of ADHD rather than proof against it, and how a late diagnosis replaced decades of shame with relief. Davinia also shares her story with alcohol: how it started, how IVF and a hormonal crash after her first son's birth brought everything to a head, the care she never received, and what nearly 20 years of sobriety looks like today, even on a trip to Ibiza. Content note: this episode discusses alcohol addiction and postnatal depression, and includes some strong language. In this episode: What "neuro spicy" means, and why perimenopause can make masking impossible The Soho nail bomb, and why some ADHD brains go calm in a crisis Recognising herself in her son's ADHD checklist, and the relief of an adult diagnosis Why ADHD medication didn't suit Davinia, while it works for her son Hyperfocus: why concentrating for hours doesn't rule out ADHD When hyperfocus tips into overspending How drinking started, and why for Davinia it was about energy, not trauma IVF, the postpartum crash and the hormone testing that never happened Alcoholism as a disease, not a lack of willpower Why some women's drinking climbs in perimenopause Staying sober in Ibiza, the HALT check-in, and what withdrawal really feels like Swapping alcohol for carbohydrates, and what helps her now DNA testing and getting to know your own blueprint What a diagnosis label can give you SupportIf this episode brought something up for you, your GP is a great place to start.National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline: 1800 250 015 (24/7)Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7) www.lifeline.org.auPANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia): 1300 726 306 www.panda.org.au Follow Davinia TaylorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/daviniataylor/Will Powders: https://www.willpowders.com/ Follow Dr ShaunaPodcast Website: www.allaboutyoupod.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutyou_withdrshaunawattshttps://www.instagram.com/dr.shaunawatts/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. 00:00 Intro02:27 What "neuro spicy" means04:50 ADHD and staying calm in chaos09:24 Trying ADHD medication10:02 When perimenopause meets ADHD11:52 Not built to be a stay-at-home mum14:11 Hyperfocus and why it doesn't rule out ADHD19:26 Davinia's story with alcohol26:39 Why midlife women's drinking is rising33:34 What alcohol withdrawal really feels like36:04 What moved the needle: knowing your blueprint40:04 What a diagnosis label can give you42:43 Dr Shauna's three takeaways MenopauseMidlifePerimenopauseDr Shauna WattsDr Shauna GPWomens health advocateDavinia TaylorADHD in womenAdult ADHD diagnosisPerimenopause and ADHDHyperfocusNeurodivergent womenAlcohol and menopauseSobrietyPostnatal depressionIVF and hormones ChaptersKeywords

  4. Oct 11

    NAD+ Infusions & Peptides: Are They Worth Your Money?

    Join Dr Shauna Watts’ "Now What?" List - https://journey.allaboutyoupod.com/what-next/ Book your appointment with Dr Shauna Watts: https://youbydrshaunawatts.com.au/visit-us/ ========================================= Are we chasing younger looks while overlooking what it really takes to age well? On this episode of All About You, Dr Shauna Watts sits down with facial cosmetic surgeon Dr. Daria Hamrah to question what the booming longevity industry is actually delivering. After nearly two decades in cosmetic surgery, Dr. Daria Hamrah began looking beyond visible signs of ageing to understand the biological processes underneath. His research led him to a bigger question: are we becoming better at treating the appearance of ageing while overlooking the factors that influence our long-term health? Together, they examine the science behind NAD+ infusions, longevity peptides, exosomes and other treatments gaining attention on social media. IN THIS EPISODE • The anti-ageing paradox: Why treating visible signs of ageing is not the same as addressing the underlying biology. • NAD+ infusions: What we know about NAD+, cellular energy and DNA repair, and where the evidence for anti-ageing benefits remains limited. • Longevity peptides: The difference between established medicines and experimental products with limited human evidence. • Exosomes and emerging treatments: Why promising mechanisms are not the same as demonstrated clinical benefits. • GLP-1 medications and weight loss: The importance of medical supervision, nutrition and protecting lean body mass. • Facial ageing after weight loss: How changes in facial volume and skin laxity can affect appearance. • Muscle and healthy ageing: Why resistance training and adequate protein intake matter for maintaining muscle. • The four foundations of longevity: Sleep, movement, nutrition and stress management. THREE QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE TRYING A LONGEVITY TREATMENT 1. What specific problem is this treatment intended to address? 2. Is there evidence of meaningful benefits in humans, rather than only laboratory or animal research? 3. How will we know whether it is actually working? ------------ Follow Dariah Hamrah https://drdariahamrah.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drhamrah https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-daria-hamrah-0722783b/ ------------- Follow Dr Shauna and the podcast on social: Podcast Website: ⁠www.allaboutyoupod.com⁠. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts https://www.instagram.com/dr.shaunawatts/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 00:00 - NAD+ Drips, Peptides and the Truth About Anti-Ageing 05:30 - The Real Causes of Ageing: Beyond Wrinkles and Skin 10:00 - The Anti-Ageing Paradox Explained 11:42 - Why There Is No Magic Fix for Ageing 14:09 - NAD+ Infusions: Are They Worth the Money? 17:08 - What NAD+ Does for Cellular Energy and DNA Repair 19:49 - NAD+ and Longevity: What Does the Human Evidence Show? 32:11 - GLP-1 Weight Loss: What Happens Beyond the Scales? 33:38 - Muscle Loss During Weight Loss and How to Protect It 35:36 - Rapid Weight Loss, Facial Volume and Skin Ageing 38:08 - Exosomes and Stem Cells: What Does the Evidence Say? 40:11 - The Four Foundations of Healthy Ageing 44:34 - Strength Training for Women: How to Start Small 50:19 - Cardio vs Strength Training: Do You Need Both? 52:27 - How Sleep Affects Ageing and Recovery ---- Keywords anti aging longevity NAD+ infusions anti aging treatments longevity science anti aging treatments evidence peptide therapy GLP-1 weight loss healthy aging Dr Daria Hamrah NAD+ infusion benefits NAD+ anti aging longevity supplements anti aging myths evidence based anti aging anti aging medicine longevity hacks

  5. Oct 4

    The Truth About Ultra-Processed Foods | Davinia Taylor

    Join Dr Shauna Watts’ "Now What?" List - https://journey.allaboutyoupod.com/what-next/ Book your appointment with Dr Shauna Watts: https://youbydrshaunawatts.com.au/visit-us/ ========================================= What if some of the foods marketed as “healthy” are actually leaving you hungry, flat and reaching for the next snack? Davinia Taylor joins the conversation to share her personal journey with food, energy and health, and the changes that made her start questioning the way she approached what she was eating. From constant cravings and feeling mentally flat to experimenting with intermittent fasting, metabolic flexibility and a different approach to carbohydrates, Davinia shares what she discovered along the way and what ultimately changed her perspective on food. The conversation also explores the growing focus on ultra-processed foods and why knowing what you're actually buying isn't always as simple as it seems. Davinia talks about looking beyond the claims on the front of a packet, understanding what you're really eating, and paying attention to how different foods leave you feeling afterwards. In this episode: • Davina's journey from feeling constantly tired, flat and caught in a cycle of cravings • How giving up alcohol became an unexpected starting point for her health journey • Why intermittent fasting became part of Davina's routine • Her approach to metabolic flexibility and using different fuel sources • Why sleep has an important place in the way she approaches food and energy • The connection between food, cravings and mental energy • What makes ultra-processed foods difficult to identify • Why the front of a food packet doesn't always tell the whole story • How food marketing can shape the way we think about “healthy” products • A simple way to start noticing which foods actually leave you satisfied • Why understanding your own response to food can change the way you approach your health This is a conversation about becoming more curious about the food you're eating, the choices you're making, and what your body might be telling you along the way. Follow Davinia Taylor https://www.instagram.com/daviniataylor https://www.tiktok.com/@daviniataylor ------------- Follow Dr Shauna and the podcast on social: Podcast Website: ⁠www.allaboutyoupod.com⁠. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts https://www.instagram.com/dr.shaunawatts/ 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 00:00 - Are “Healthy” Foods Keeping You Hungry? 01:45 - Davinia Taylor’s Health and Nutrition Journey 04:30 - The Impact of Giving Up Alcohol 07:15 - Food Cravings, Energy and Feeling Flat 10:20 - Intermittent Fasting and Women’s Health 14:05 - Understanding Metabolic Flexibility 17:40 - How Sleep Affects Food and Energy 21:10 - Ultra-Processed Foods: What Are They? 25:05 - How to Read Food Labels Properly 29:15 - The Truth Behind “High Protein” and “Low Fat” Foods 33:00 - How Food Marketing Influences What We Eat 36:25 - Why Some Foods Leave You Wanting More 40:10 - Understanding Your Own Response to Food 43:30 - Making More Informed Food Choices ----------------- Keywords ultra processed foods food cravings healthy eating nutrition intermittent fasting metabolic flexibility food labels energy and nutrition Davina Taylor food noise processed foods nutrition for women midlife nutrition perimenopause nutrition healthy food choices protein foods food marketing sugar cravings eating habits metabolic health sleep and nutrition ADHD nutrition whole foods healthy eating habits

  6. Sep 27

    Why ADHD Can Feel Worse During Perimenopause

    Join Dr Shauna Watts’ "Now What?" List - https://journey.allaboutyoupod.com/what-next/ Book your appointment with Dr Shauna Watts: https://youbydrshaunawatts.com.au/visit-us/ ---------------------------------------- What if the things you’ve spent years blaming yourself for have less to do with discipline or motivation than you thought? ADHD in women can go unrecognized for years, sometimes until midlife when the strategies that once helped you cope suddenly stop working. In this episode of All About You, Dr Shauna Watts and Lareena Brown explore why ADHD can be so difficult to recognize in women and why the signs may become more noticeable during midlife and perimenopause. What You’ll Hear About: 👉 Why ADHD can look different in women 👉 Why some women aren’t diagnosed until midlife 👉 The connection between ADHD and executive function 👉 How masking and coping strategies can hide ADHD symptoms 👉 ADHD, food, binge eating and “food noise” 👉 Why self-compassion can be an important part of understanding ADHD 👉 Practical ways women can begin working with their brains rather than against them This is a conversation about recognizing patterns, questioning the stories we’ve told ourselves, and understanding why some things may have always felt harder than they seemed to for everyone else Listen to the full episode of All About You to hear the conversation. ------------ 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 00:00 Why ADHD Is Being Diagnosed Later in Women 02:32 Why ADHD Looks Different in Women 05:45 The “Buzzing Brain” and Internal Hyperactivity 07:33 ADHD, Estrogen and Perimenopause 10:06 What Is Executive Function? 13:16 ADHD, Time Blindness and Eating Patterns 18:17 Masking ADHD: When Competence Hides the Symptoms 20:03 The Connection Between ADHD and Binge Eating 23:27 ADHD and Food Noise 26:24 Why Traditional Diet Advice May Not Work for ADHD 29:44 Practical ADHD Strategies: Alarms and Body Doubling 33:12 ADHD, Shame and Self-Compassion 42:35 How to Get an ADHD Diagnosis as an Adult ----------------- Keywords ADHD in women ADHD in midlife women ADHD women ADHD symptoms in women Late diagnosis ADHD women ADHD and menopause ADHD and perimenopause ADHD and food ADHD and binge eating ADHD and emotional eating ADHD and food noiseFemale ADHD symptomsInattentive ADHD women ADHD masking in women ADHD diagnosis women ADHD executive dysfunction ADHD and eating ADHD and weight ADHD motivation ADHD self compassion Why ADHD is diagnosed late in women Signs of ADHD in women over 40 ADHD symptoms during perimenopause How ADHD presents differently in women ADHD and binge eating in women ADHD and food noise Late diagnosed ADHD in women ADHD masking in midlife women How to get an ADHD diagnosis as an adult woman

  7. Sep 20

    The Heart Health Risks Women Aren’t Being Told About After 40

    Join Dr Shauna Watts’ "Now What?" List - https://journey.allaboutyoupod.com/what-next/ Book your appointment with Dr Shauna Watts: https://youbydrshaunawatts.com.au/visit-us/ ---------------------------------------- Heart disease remains one of the biggest health concerns for women, yet many women still don't know what cardiovascular risk can actually look like in the female body. In this episode of All About You, Dr. Jayne Morgan joins Dr. Shauna Watts for an important conversation about women’s heart health, perimenopause, menopause and cardiovascular risk. Dr. Morgan explores why women’s heart health has historically been misunderstood, how heart attack symptoms can present differently in women, and why some warning signs may be overlooked or dismissed. The conversation also looks at what can change during perimenopause and menopause, and why this stage of life can be an important time to start paying closer attention to your cardiovascular health. Most importantly, Dr. Morgan shares why understanding your own risk and being willing to advocate for yourself can make a difference when navigating the healthcare system. In this episode: • Why women’s heart health has historically been overlooked • How heart attack symptoms can differ in women • Why some symptoms may be easy to dismiss • What changes during perimenopause and menopause • The connection between estrogen and cardiovascular health • What women should know about their individual heart health risk • Why self-advocacy matters when speaking with your doctor • How emerging technology could help improve women’s health research This episode is a reminder that midlife health is about more than hormones. Understanding your heart health is an important part of taking care of yourself through perimenopause, menopause and beyond. ------------- Follow Dr. Jayne Morgan https://www.instagram.com/drjaynemorgan https://www.youtube.com/c/DrJayneMorgan https://linktr.ee/DrJayneMorgan ------------- 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 00:00 – Why Women’s Heart Health Is Different 04:15 – The Missing Data in Women’s Heart Research 07:39 – Why Heart Disease Is the #1 Killer of Women 11:42 – How Heart Disease Can Look Different in Women 17:05 – The Heart Health Changes of Perimenopause 22:18 – Estrogen, Cholesterol & Cardiovascular Risk 30:12 – LP(a): The Heart Risk Women Need to Know 34:49 – Why LP(a) Can Change During Menopause 40:05 – What Menopause Does to Your Heart 47:04 – The Cardiovascular Impact of Losing Estrogen 49:41 – Why Women May Miss the Signs of a Heart Attack 54:20 – HRT, Estrogen & the Timing of Heart Health 57:41 – How Women Can Advocate for Their Heart Health ----------------- Keywords women's heart health heart disease in women menopause and heart health heart disease after menopause perimenopause and heart health women's cardiovascular health heart attack symptoms in women menopause cardiovascular risk estrogen and heart health cholesterol and menopause heart disease symptoms in women women's heart health after menopause how menopause affects heart health does menopause increase heart disease risk cholesterol changes during menopause heart attack symptoms women should know cardiovascular risk during perimenopause menopause health women's health Dr Jayne Morgan Shauna Watts

  8. Sep 13

    The Silent Effects of Menopause Nobody Warns You About

    https://journey.allaboutyoupod.com/what-next/⁠ Book your appointment with Dr Shauna Watts: https://youbydrshaunawatts.com.au/visit-us/ ---------------------------------------- Menopause isn’t just about hot flushes, sleep disruption or the symptoms you can feel. Some of the most important changes happening after menopause can be much harder to notice, yet they can shape your health years down the track. In this episode, Dr. Shauna Watts and Dr. Sandra Rahme look beyond the obvious symptoms of menopause and explore the changes women may not realise are happening, from muscle and bone health to metabolism and sleep. In this episode, we cover: ➡️ Why muscle loss after menopause can be about more than getting weaker ➡️ The reason bone health can change without giving you any warning ➡️ How menopause can influence metabolism, body composition and sleep ➡️ Why sleep problems after menopause may not always look the way you expect ➡️ The importance of looking beyond symptoms when thinking about long-term health They discuss why some of these changes can go unnoticed for years, what women should be paying attention to, and why understanding your long-term health matters just as much as managing how you feel today. Because sometimes, the things you can’t feel are the things worth looking at. Follow All About You for evidence-based conversations helping women make more informed health decisions. —---------------- Follow Dr. Sandra Rahme https://completehealthatcrossways.com.au/our-team ------------- 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 00:00 - The Menopause Changes You Can’t Feel 01:41 - The Long-Term Effects of Menopause 06:47 - Does Menopause Speed Up Muscle Loss? 11:25 - Why Women Need Strength Training After Menopause 14:52 - Menopause and Bone Density Loss 17:51 - When Is Bone Loss Most Rapid? 21:21 - How to Protect Bone Health After Menopause 24:22 - Can Osteopenia Be Reversed? 25:49 - Osteoporosis vs Osteoarthritis: What’s the Difference?27:03 - Why Sleep Changes After Menopause 30:17 - Sleep, Menopause and Long-Term Health 31:31 - The Signs of Sleep Apnea in Women 35:21 - When Poor Sleep Isn’t Just Menopause 35:35 - What Actually Helps Menopause Sleep Problems?39:31 - It’s Never Too Late to Get Help 40:58 - Three Things Every Woman Should Know After Menopause Keywords menopause menopause symptoms post menopause menopause health menopause after 50 menopause after 60 long term effects of menopause menopause and aging menopause muscle loss menopause bone loss menopause osteoporosis menopause osteopenia menopause sleep problems menopause sleep apnea menopause weight gain menopause belly fat estrogen and muscle estrogen and bone health HRT and bone health HRT menopause menopause metabolic health sarcopenia menopause strength training menopause bone density menopause DEXA scan menopause sleep apnea in women menopause and sleep menopause and metabolism muscle loss after menopause bone loss after menopause osteoporosis after menopause sleep problems after menopause

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Join Dr Shauna Watts as she shares conversations with experts in women's health, menopause, mental health, fertility, nutrition, ageing, weight loss, wellbeing and so much more. Shauna covers a variety of topics, from the mainstream to the taboo, to educate, de-stigmatise, inspire & empower you. Dr Shauna Watts is a passionate family doctor, mum of 4, educator and business owner. Her obsession with understanding all things health and wellness has led to the creation of this podcast, All About You.

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