All About You With Dr Shauna Watts

Learn more about the Rediscover You Program here: https://youbydrshaunawatts.com.au/16-week-rediscover-you-menopause-program/16-week-rediscover-you-program/If you listened to our recent conversation on iron deficiency, this episode is the perfect follow-up.Many women assume symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, low mood, poor sleep and declining energy are simply part of perimenopause. But vitamin D and B12 deficiencies can create remarkably similar symptoms and are often overlooked in the process.In this episode of "All About You", Dr. Shauna Watts sit down with GP and women's health clinician Dr. Ebony Tosch to unpack two of the most common deficiencies we see in midlife women. They discuss why these deficiencies are so common, how they affect everything from mood and cognition to bone health, what optimal levels actually look like, and when supplements or injections may be necessary.They also explore the connection between vitamin D, magnesium and bone density, why B12 absorption becomes more challenging for some women, and the important blood tests worth discussing with your doctor.If you've ever been told your results are "normal" but you still don't feel like yourself, this conversation may help you uncover an important missing piece of the puzzle.In this episode, they discuss:➡️ Why vitamin D deficiency is common even in sunny climates➡️ The role vitamin D plays in mood, immunity and bone health➡️ Normal versus optimal vitamin D levels➡️ The connection between vitamin D, magnesium and K2➡️ When bone density scans should be considered➡️ Common causes of vitamin B12 deficiency➡️ Symptoms of low B12, including fatigue and neurological changes➡️ The difference between oral supplements and B12 injections➡️ How medications can affect B12 absorption➡️ Why nutritional deficiencies are often mistaken for hormonal symptoms➡️ The blood tests every woman should understand in midlife➡️ How to advocate for yourself when seeking answers➡️ Perimenopause is only one part of the picture. Sometimes the symptoms you're experiencing have a different cause and, importantly, a different solution.If this episode helped you better understand your health, follow the podcast and share it with a woman who needs to hear this conversation.—------------Follow Dr. Ebony Toschhttps://www.healthhunter.au/practitioners/dr-ebony-toshhttps://www.drebonytosch.com/about-------------Follow Dr Shauna and the podcast on social:Podcast Website: ⁠www.allaboutyoupod.com⁠.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts https://www.instagram.com/drshaunawattsgpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauna-watts-a903a5247Disclaimer: 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.-----------------Chapters00:00 - Why Vitamin D & B12 Deficiencies Are So Common01:21 - Symptoms Often Mistaken for Perimenopause03:23 - Why Vitamin D Deficiency Happens Even in Sunny Countries05:31 - Normal vs Optimal Vitamin D Levels Explained06:56 - Do You Need Calcium With Vitamin D?08:14 - Best Vitamin D Supplements: D3, Dosage & Absorption11:08 - The Vitamin D, Magnesium & K2 Connection15:21 - Bone Density Scans: Why Women Should Test Earlier20:21 - Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms Every Woman Should Know22:02 - Foods Rich in Vitamin B1223:28 - Causes of Low B12: Gut Health, Alcohol & Absorption Issues26:23 - When B12 Injections Work Better Than Supplements32:05 - The Blood Tests Midlife Women Should Ask For --------Keywordsvitamin D deficiency symptomsvitamin B12 deficiency symptomsperimenopause fatiguebrain fog in menopausevitamin D and menopauseB12 deficiency in womenwomen's health podcastmenopause symptomsosteoporosis preventionbone density scanvitamin D supplementsvitamin B12 injectionsmidlife women's healthmenopause and nutrition

What if aging isn’t random, but predictable, measurable, and modifiable?Longevity medicine isn’t about living forever. It’s about protecting your strength, cognition, metabolic health, and independence, especially in midlife.In this episode with Catherine Johnson MD, Longevity & Precision Health Expert, we unpack what longevity medicine actually means for women over 40 and why the real drivers of aging aren’t what most people think.This conversation is about understanding how metabolic health, hormones, muscle mass, sleep, and stress quietly shape your health span, the years you live well, not just long.You’ll learn:The difference between lifespan and health spanWhy midlife is a critical window for preventionHow insulin resistance and cortisol influence weight gain and fatigueWhy muscle is an organ of longevity, not just something aestheticHow stress shortens telomeres and accelerates agingWhy “normal lab results” don’t always mean optimal healthWhat actually moves the needle for long-term vitalityMany women in their 40s and 50s say, “I just don’t feel like myself anymore.”They’re not dramatically unwell.They’re not in crisis. But something feels off.This conversation explains why.If you care about staying strong, sharp, and capable after 40, this episode will change how you think about aging.Learn more about the 16 week Rediscover You program here:🔗https://youbydrshaunawatts.com.au/16-week-rediscover-you-menopause-program/Leave a Voice NoteHave a question about perimenopause, brain fog, anxiety, or midlife confidence? Leave a 45-second voice note via our website below. Your question may be featured in a future episode.🔗https://www.allaboutyoupod.comFollow and learn more from Catherine Johnson Here:https://www.instagram.com/catherinejohnsonmd/https://myprecisionmedicalcare.comFollow Dr Shauna and the podcast on social:Podcast Website: ⁠www.allaboutyoupod.com⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts https://www.instagram.com/drshaunawattsgpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauna-watts-a903a5247—------------------------00:41 - What Longevity Medicine Actually Means02:41 - Healthspan vs Lifespan Explained05:28 - Why Midlife Is a Critical Turning Point09:20 - “I Just Don’t Feel Like Myself”13:36 - The Hormone Shifts Driving Subtle Changes16:56 - What Lab Trends Really Reveal in Midlife20:18 - What Metabolic Health Actually Means24:28 - The Cortisol–Insulin Weight Gain Cycle31:18 - Trends vs What Actually Moves the Needle33:58 - Stress, Telomeres & Accelerated Aging36:35 - Why Sleep Is Foundational39:14 - Muscle: The Organ of Longevity43:34 - BMI vs Body Composition45:05 - Is It Too Late After 60?48:17 - Aging With Agency, Not Fear—------------------------longevity medicine for womenmidlife healthhealth span vs lifespanmetabolic health womenperimenopause metabolic changes why women gain weight in midlifecortisol and weight gain womenmuscle and longevityinsulin resistance in perimenopauseaging and metabolic healthhow to improve health spanmenopause and metabolic syndromesarcopenia women

If you are raising a teenager, this conversation will change how you think about alcohol and drugs.Alcohol feels unavoidable, cannabis seems increasingly normalised, and parents are hearing about drugs they never encountered growing up.But what is actually happening?In this episode of All About You, Dr Shauna Watts is joined by Paul Dillon, founder of Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia (DARTA), to unpack the real data behind teen alcohol and drug use. The conversation is calm, evidence based, and free from fear driven messaging.With decades of experience working directly with schools, parents, and young people, Paul explains what the research really shows, why many assumptions are outdated, and how parents can reduce harm while maintaining trust and connection with their teens.This episode is for parents who want clarity rather than panic, and guidance that works in real family life.And if you want to learn more about: • Why teen drinking is declining in Australia and internationally• What the evidence shows about alcohol and the developing teenage brain• Why delaying alcohol use matters, without unrealistic parenting rules• How parenting approaches have shifted and why that matters• Why ketamine is an emerging concern for young people• How drug access has changed, even when overall use has not increased• How to talk to teens about drugs without fear, shame, or overreaction• The difference between loss of potential and fear based brain damage messaging• Why one parenting approach rarely works for every childLearn more about the 16 week Rediscover You program here:🔗https://youbydrshaunawatts.com.au/16-week-rediscover-you-menopause-program/Leave a Voice NoteHave a question about perimenopause, brain fog, anxiety, or midlife confidence? Leave a 45-second voice note via our website below. Your question may be featured in a future episode.🔗https://www.allaboutyoupod.comFollow Dr Shauna and the podcast on social:Podcast Website: ⁠www.allaboutyoupod.com⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutyou_withdrshaunawattshttps://www.instagram.com/drshaunawattsgpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauna-watts-a903a5247Disclaimer: 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 parents are more anxious about teen drugs than ever02:18 – Are teens actually drinking less? What the data shows05:41 – How teen drinking today compares to previous generations09:12 – Alcohol and the developing teenage brain explained simply14:06 – Why delaying alcohol use matters more than total abstinence18:32 – What parents misunderstand about brain damage messaging22:47 – How parenting styles influence teen risk behaviour27:15 – Why access to drugs has changed for young people31:40 – Ketamine use in teenagers and why it concerns experts36:54 – Cannabis, MDMA, and alcohol compared for teen risk41:26 – How to talk to teens about drugs without losing trust46:08 – What effective harm reduction actually looks like at home51:02 – When parents should be genuinely concerned55:18 – The biggest mistake parents make around teen substance use59:40 – Final advice for parents raising teens todayteen drug useteen drinking statisticsteenage alcohol usedrugs and teensadolescent brain development alcoholparenting teens drugs alcoholare teens drinking lesseffects of alcohol on teenage brainketamine use in teenagershow parents should talk to teens about drugsevidence based parenting teensalcohol and drugs high school studentsteen substance use trends

Menopause is not the finish line, it’s a turning point. In this episode of All About You, GP Dr. Shauna Watts continues her conversation with urologist and author Dr Kelly Casperson to explore what happens after menopause and how women can protect their brain, body, and relationships for decades to come. In this episode, you’ll discover how to:Understand the role of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone beyond reproductionProtect brain health and mood during and after menopauseUse strength training as a foundation for longevity and independenceImprove sleep, metabolic health, and cardiovascular resilienceRethink intimacy, pleasure, and sexual health as longevity toolsReframe menopause as a springboard into a stronger, more confident phase of lifeLearn more about the 16 week Rediscover You program here:https://youbydrshaunawatts.com.au/16-week-rediscover-you-menopause-program/Follow Dr Shauna and the podcast on social:Podcast Website: ⁠www.allaboutyoupod.com⁠.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts https://www.instagram.com/drshaunawattsgpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauna-watts-a903a524700:00:00 – Menopause, Hormones & What This Episode Covers00:01:15 – How Hormones Affect the Brain, Mood & Mental Health After Menopause00:07:52 – Hormones, Aging & Longevity Explained00:13:18 – Why Muscle Is Critical for Women’s Health After Menopause00:15:07 – Building Muscle After 40, 50 & Menopause00:17:35 – Overcoming Fear of Strength Training in Midlife00:21:55 – Cholesterol & Cardiovascular Changes in Perimenopause00:26:56 – Sleep Problems After Menopause and Why They Matter00:29:54 – Sex, Pleasure & Longevity After Menopause00:31:28 – Female Anatomy, Desire & Sexual Response00:32:24 – Sexual Trauma, Shame & Stigma in Women’s Health00:33:27 – Common Sexual Health Changes With Aging00:35:49 – Menopause Myths: Do Labia Really Disappear?00:36:34 – Hormones, Sexual Health & the Pelvic Floor00:42:15 – Letting Go of Fear Around Menopause00:45:28 – Menopause as Empowerment, Not Decline00:47:47 – Advocating for Yourself in Healthcare + Final TakeawaysDisclaimer: 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.menopause and longevitylife after menopausehormones and agingmenopause brain healthmenopause muscle strengthestrogen and brain healthtestosterone in womenmenopause and cardiovascular riskmenopause sleep problemsperimenopause cholesterolhow hormones affect aging after menopausestrength training for women over 50menopause and dementia risksexual health after menopausehow to age well after menopause

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 hormones—this conversation may change everything.In this conversation, you’ll learn how to:Understand why an entire generation of women missed out on hormone therapySeparate outdated fear-based messaging from current menopause scienceKnow whether hormone therapy can still help after age 60 or 70Learn what the timing hypothesis really means (and what it doesn’t)Understand the role of testosterone in women’s energy, mood, motivation, and libidoAdvocate for yourself in medical conversations with clarity and confidenceHave a question for Dr. Shauna? Leave a voice note via the link in the show notes, you may hear it answered in a future episode.https://www.allaboutyoupod.comResources & ReferencesThe Menopause Moment – Dr. Kelly Caspersonhttps://kellycaspersonmd.com/the-menopause-moment-book/You Are Not Broken - Dr Kelly Casperson https://kellycaspersonmd.com/you-are-not-broken-book/The Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/science/womens-health-initiative-whiMenopause Society Guidelines (2022)https://menopause.org/wp-content/uploads/press-release/ht-position-statement-release.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.comFollow Dr Shauna and the podcast on social:Podcast Website: ⁠https://www.allaboutyoupod.com⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts https://www.instagram.com/drshaunawattsgpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauna-watts-a903a5247Disclaimer: 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.If this episode resonated, please follow the show, leave a review, and share it with a woman who was never given the full story about menopause.00:00 – Menopause misinformation: how women were failed by outdated science01:00 – Welcome to All About You + why this conversation matters now02:00 – Dr Kelly Casperson on women’s suffering and why she does this work03:30 – The Boomer generation: menopause without support or hormones05:10 – The biggest hormone myths still holding women back10:30 – Can older women still benefit from hormone therapy?13:55 – Dr Shaunas 16 Week Program14:40 – Why menopause and hormone myths persist in medicine18:00 – Hormones and cancer: separating fear from evidence22:40 – Why the word “hormones” causes so much confusion27:30 – Testosterone in women: what it actually does31:20 – Testosterone myths: libido, hair loss, and fear-based advice36:30 – How testosterone supports energy, mood, and motivation40:10 – Why hormones matter for the brain and long-term health43:50 – Final takeaways: what every woman deserves to know about menopausemenopause hormone therapyHRT after menopausestarting HRT later in lifemenopause mythshormone therapy safetytestosterone for womenmenopause after 60women’s hormones agingis it too late to start HRTmenopause hormone mythsvaginal estrogen safetytestosterone benefits for womenmenopause brain fog hormonesmenopause bone health hormoneshormone therapy cancer mythsmenopause treatment options evidence based