All About You With Dr Shauna Watts

Start 2026 With Clarity, Not Extreme Resolutions A new year doesn’t have to mean doing more, it means knowing where to focus. In this special expert mash-up episode, Dr. Shauna Watts brings together trusted voices in cardiology, menopause medicine, alcohol coaching, and longevity to answer one critical question: What actually protects your long-term health during perimenopause and menopause? From...

For decades, millions of women were told hormone therapy was dangerous, or were told nothing at all. In this episode of All About You , GP Dr. Shauna Watts sits down with urologist, author, and menopause educator Dr. Kelly Casperson to unpack what modern science actually says about menopause, hormone therapy, and aging. If you’re in your 50s, 60s, or 70s and were told it was “too late” for hormone...

Anxiety, brain fog, low mood, loss of confidence, and feeling “not like yourself” are some of the most common, and most misunderstood symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. In this episode of All About You , Dr. Shauna Watts is joined by leading menopause experts to unpack the real science behind hormones, mental health, brain function, libido, bone health, and longevity , and why so many women...

In this conversation, we break down what actually changes during midlife from muscle loss and visceral fat gain to sleep disruption, libido changes, and brain fog, and why “eat less and move more” stops working. We cover what science says works, what’s a waste of time, and how women can take back control of their health with the right training, nutrition, and hormone support. This is not about qui...

What happens when a woman whose career depends on confidence and words suddenly loses both? For journalist Shelly Horton, perimenopause didn’t arrive with hot flushes at first. It showed up as anxiety, heart palpitations, crushing self-doubt, and moments of forgetting simple words at work. In this deeply honest episode, Dr Shauna Watts speaks with Shelly about her journey through perimenopause-rel...

Many women are left navigating menopause with fear, confusion or very little support, especially when cancer or early menopause is part of their story. This episode brings clarity to some of the most misunderstood areas of midlife health, from surgical menopause and abrupt hormone loss to the challenges older women face when they were never offered HRT in the first place. Dr Corinne Menn, OB-GYN,...

Have you ever been told, “You can never have hormones again” because of a breast cancer diagnosis, and felt terrified to even ask a follow-up question? This episode is for every woman who’s been left in limbo between cancer care and menopause care, wondering what’s actually safe and what’s fear and old data talking. In this conversation, I’m joined by Dr Corinne Menn, a board-certified OB/GYN, Men...

What if taking a break from alcohol was not about losing something, but finally feeling like yourself again? For many midlife women, the nightly glass feels comforting, yet the anxiety, poor sleep and low mood often reveal a different story. In this episode, Sarah Rusbatch shares the science and lived experience behind reducing or removing alcohol. From better sleep and calmer moods to clearer thi...

Once your child turns 18, control disappears but the fear, guilt and 3am “what ifs” don’t, especially when they’re gaming all night, drinking too much, not working or shutting you out. In this episode, parent coach Kim Muench joins me to unpack how to support young adults who are “lost in place”, stuck on the sofa, stuck in anxiety or stuck in risky behaviour and what actually helps: clear boundar...

What happens when a woman who has spent her life on stage and on air suddenly doesn’t feel like herself? Hot, foggy, flat, and not sure why? In this intimate conversation, Australian country music trailblazer and radio host Gina Jeffreys opens up about the symptoms that blindsided her, the grief she carried, and the turning points that helped her find her spark again. Gina takes us from brutal per...

We’ve all told ourselves a glass of wine helps us unwind, but what if it’s actually wrecking your rest? Alcohol sedates you, but it doesn’t restore you. In this eye-opening moment, Sarah Rusbatch explains why wine disrupts REM sleep, raises cortisol, and leaves women feeling constantly “just tired.” Even one drink can hijack your brain’s ability to process emotions overnight, and that exhaustion a...

Hot flushes, brain fog, painful intimacy—these symptoms are tough enough in menopause, but after cancer they can feel overwhelming. What happens when treatment triggers menopause overnight and the system isn’t set up to help you cope? In this honest and empowering conversation, Dr Shauna Watts talks with Dani Binnington—cancer survivor, author, and founder of Menopause and Cancer—about the realiti...

When your sweet kid turns into a stormy, door-slamming teen overnight, it can shake your whole home, especially if you’re juggling perimenopause, sleepless nights, and endless worries. How do you stay calm, keep connected, and still hold boundaries when emotions are running high? In this honest and empowering conversation, Dr Shauna sits down with Kim Muench (pronounced Minch, like “pinch” with an...

Feeling foggy, flat, or just not yourself? You’re not alone — and your hormones could be the reason. In this insightful episode, Dr Sunita Chelva, Dr Aoife O’Sullivan, and Dr Rachel Rubin explain how hormonal changes in perimenopause affect your brain, mood, sleep, libido, and energy — and how HRT, testosterone, and vaginal hormones can help restore balance and wellbeing. In this episode, you’ll l...

What happens when cancer treatment, or preventative surgery for a BRCA1 gene mutation suddenly pushes you into menopause years before you’re ready? In this deeply personal episode, Dr Shauna Watts speaks with Dani Binnington , yoga teacher and founder of Menopause and Cancer , about the physical and emotional toll of early menopause after breast cancer. Together, they share their own experiences w...

In this eye-opening episode, we dive into the misunderstood world of hormones, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). From the truth about estrogen and progesterone to the myths around breast cancer and HRT, Dr Shauna Watts and expert voices unpack the science, the stigma, and the life-changing potential of hormone therapy. We talk honestly about: What hormones really do beyond fertilit...

In this empowering episode, we dive deep into the complex world of female sexuality, libido, relationships, and emotional wellness—especially through midlife, perimenopause, and separation. From the biology of desire to the importance of self-awareness, expert guests and candid conversations explore what really drives intimacy, connection, and wellbeing in women. We talk honestly about: Why libido...

Is your skin and hair changing faster than you'd like after 40? You're not alone—and you're not imagining it. In this powerful episode of All About You, Dr. Shanna Wachs sits down with renowned regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert Dr. Amy Killen to unpack the real reasons why skin and hair health can suddenly shift during perimenopause and menopause. We explore: • How hormones like estrogen...

In this deeply insightful and empowering episode, we explore the realities of sex, relationships, and identity for women in midlife. From empty nest syndrome and the loss of self after parenting, to mismatched libidos, relationship breakdowns, healing after infidelity, and finding pleasure again post-menopause, this conversation pulls no punches. You'll hear honest, expert-driven discussions o...

What if light could do more than just illuminate the room? What if it could revitalize your energy, support your sleep, and enhance your overall vitality? In this episode of All About You, Dr. Shauna Watts sits down with Trevor Neale, a pioneer in energy-based therapies, to explore the transformative power of full-body light therapy—specifically red and near-infrared light—and its profound impact...

What if aging didn’t mean slowing down, losing vitality, or struggling with intimacy? In this episode of All About You, Dr. Shauna Watts sits down with Dr. Amy Killen, internationally recognized regenerative and anti-aging physician, to explore how hormone therapy, sexual longevity, and regenerative medicine are transforming midlife health. We break down: The real role of estrogen, testosterone, a...

In this insightful episode, we explore the often-overlooked issue of bloating during perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Shauna dives into the hormonal changes that impact gut health, discussing how fluctuations in estrogen, gut bacteria, and digestive motility contribute to bloating and discomfort. You’ll hear expert advice on managing these symptoms through diet, lifestyle changes, and understandin...

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the unique challenges of weight loss during midlife and beyond, a time when many people feel like their body is no longer responding to the methods that once worked. With hormonal shifts, muscle mass loss, and a slowing metabolism, weight management becomes more complex. Join leading experts, including doctors, dietitians, and hormone specialists, as they...

In this insightful episode, we dive deep into the changes that affect our skin and facial structure as we age, especially around the perimenopause and menopause. You'll hear from leading dermatologists and hormone specialists about the factors causing facial aging, including bone loss, collagen depletion, and hyaluronic acid reduction. We explore how these changes can lead to volume loss in the mi...

Feeling foggy, forgetful, or unlike yourself lately? You're not alone—and you're not losing it. In this groundbreaking episode, Dr. Lila Landowski, award-winning neuroscientist and science communicator, joins us to unpack what really happens to your brain during perimenopause and menopause. We explore: Why brain fog, anxiety, and mood changes aren't “just in your head” How hormonal shifts affect m...