All About You With Dr Shauna Watts

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4 Pieces Of Advice For Her 20 Year Old Self - Shauna Watts Apr 10, 2024

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In this week’s solo episode, we’re flipping the script! Dr Shauna is answering YOUR questions, recorded at our local podcast launch party.

In this episode, Dr Shauna was asked they very question she asks every one of her guests, only now the tables have turned - what is a piece of advice she would give to her 20-something self?

To get in touch with Dr Shauna, send her a message on Instagram @‌allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts or contact her through the podcast website: www.allaboutyoupod.com.

Two Things to AVOID If You Want a Lasting Relationship! How To Overcome Infidelity, Intimacy Issues and Conflict with Your Partner. Apr 07, 2024

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In this episode, Dr Shauna is joined by Angelica Bilibio - Clinical Psychologist, Couple’s Therapist and Founder/Director of Bilibio Psychology Clinic.

With over 15 years of experience, Angelica has counselled hundreds of couples and helped them to overcome emotional distance, intimacy issues and affairs.

In this episode, Dr Shauna and Angelica discuss:

Who should see a couple’s therapist? What are some of the reasons people come to you?
Sexual desire: how does this differ from males to females? What can you do if you have a mismatched libido with your partner?
The differences in arousal for males vs females.
A role play of theoretical patients going to see a couple’s therapist.
The importance of being vulnerable in a relationship.
How to develop intimacy and the difference cultural and social factors that come into play.
Should you see a couple’s therapist together, or separately?
Affairs and infidelity: can you fix a relationship when a partner has been unfaithful?
Common feelings and emotions that arise after an affair, and how to process them.
What is non-sexual intimacy?
How can you maintain intimacy if you’re feeling good and secure in your relationship?
Modern marriage and how it differs to the traditional concept of marriage.
How can you rebuild trust where it’s been lost in a relationship?
Conflict between partners: money, parenting and communication.
Linear vs relational conversations: what’s the difference?
Tips for how to navigate parenting with your partner.
What are the top two things to avoid to maintain a healthy relationship?
Why do some men not want to see a female psychologist especially for couple's therapy?
Pornography, addiction and how this impacts relationships.
What are the most important things for having a happy and healthy long-term relationship or marriage?
What if you feel, deep down, that the relationship is over? What does the term ‘consciously uncoupling’ mean?
A piece of advice for her 20-something self.

For more information and resources from Angelica:

Visit her website, or book an appointment and visit her clinics in Sydney or the Gold Coast.

Participate in a Couple’s Workshop (next occurring Saturday 18th May 2024) which includes 2 Masterclasses on Communication and Intimacy.

You can also check out the Cool Kids Program which includes group work for pre-teens with anxiety, the next kicking off in Term 2.

To find the additional resources Angelica mentioned, check out Esther Perel, Us: How Moving Relationships Beyond You and Me Creates More Love, Passion, and Understanding by Terry Real, The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: Creating Connection by Susan Johnson and Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski.

Angelica Bilibio has an Honours degree in Psychology and a Masters in Clinical Psychology.

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I’m Not Blushing, It’s Just My Rosacea! Tips for Managing this Chronic Skin Condition Apr 03, 2024

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In this week’s solo episode, Dr Shauna is talking all about ROSACEA - a chronic skin condition that primarily affects the face, causing redness, flushing and sometimes bumps on the skin.

But what causes Rosacea? Are there other symptoms? What can be done to treat your flare-ups and manage the condition long-term? Join Dr Shauna as she takes a closer look at this common skin condition that is not often talked about.

To get in touch with Dr Shauna, send her a message on Instagram @‌allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts or contact her through the podcast website: www.allaboutyoupod.com.

Why Breathing Is So Much More Important Than You Think Mar 31, 2024

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In this episode, Dr Shauna is joined by Dr Rosalba Courtney - osteopath, breathing expert, author and teacher, with a PhD in dysfunctional breathing and breathing therapy.

Dr Rosalba has developed many programs about how to retrain your breathing in order to improve dysfunction in other parts of the body, as breathing has a huge impact on health and is more important than you may think.

In this episode, Dr Shauna and Dr Rosalba discuss:

Career overview: why did you choose to specialise in breathing?

How are we actually supposed to breathe?

Is it better to breathe through your nose or mouth?

Dysfunctional breathing: what is it? What causes it?

Empty nose syndrome.

Breath training: what is it?

Is it just for adults, or children as well?

What primary and secondary functions do breathing serve?

Different types of breathing and rhythm patterns and when you should use them.

The importance of breathing for healing.

How does our breathing affect other parts of the body?

The Wim Hoff method: what is it and why is it so popular?

What happens when you go to see a breathing specialist?

How does breathing relate to stress?

Breathing for sleep, for calm and for insomnia.

How does breathing affect sleep during the perimenopause and menopause?

What impact does anxious breathing have on the body?

Tips and strategies if you’re up at night struggling to sleep.

Meditation and breathing.

Tips for how to manage a panic attack.

Sleep apnoea and ways to treat it.

The benefits of breathing correctly.

How to overcome overthinking and anxiety.

Patient stories

A piece of advice for her 20-something self.

For more information and resources from Dr Rosalba:

Visit her clinics at Avalon and Edgecliff.

Visit her website and check out her Breathe Your Way to Calm workshop, explore breathing retraining or enrol in an online course.

Check out Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor and The Wim Hof Method.

Dr Rosalba Courtney has a PhD on the topic of dysfunctional breathing and breathing therapy and has published widely in the scientific literature and contributed to textbook chapters.

Rosalba has developed a system called Integrative Breathing Therapy and trained health professionals from many disciplines including physiotherapy, psychology, speech and language pathology, osteopathy and integrative medicine.

She is currently developing her first online certification course in Foundations of Integrative Breathing Therapy for Health Professionals.

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Why Your Bone Aches & Pains Might Mean You’re Lacking Vitamin D Mar 27, 2024

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Did you know that 1/3 Australians are VITAMIN D DEFICIENT? In this solo episode, Dr Shauna takes a deep dive into Vitamin D and what this means for your health.

Why do we need Vitamin D? What are the 5 symptoms that may mean you’re deficient? If this is the case, how can you get more it?

To get in touch with Dr Shauna, send her a message on Instagram @‌allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts or contact her through the podcast website: www.allaboutyoupod.com.

Why Your Disruptive Periods Might Be Endometriosis Mar 24, 2024

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In this episode, Dr Shauna is joined by Dr Kelly Hankins, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, in honour of Endometriosis Awareness Month which we recognise in March.

Endometriosis affects 1 in 7 women, which is up to 14% of the population.

In this episode, Dr Kelly and Dr Shauna discuss:

What is endometriosis?
How do you know if you have it? What are the symptoms?
Painful periods and how much pain is normal.
What’s the link between endometriosis and fertility?
What are the treatments?
What happens during endometriosis surgery.
Lifestyle factors that assist with managing endometriosis.
Dyspareunia: what should you do if sex is painful for you?
Vaginismus: what is it? What can you do to treat it?
Chronic pelvic pain: what causes it?
What is prolapse?
A break down of female anatomy.
What is a hysterectomy?
Cervical screening: how has it changed over the years, and why?
What to expect when you see a gynaecologist.
A piece of advice for her 20-something self.

For more information and resources from Kelly:

Visit her website or book an appointment (Central Coast based).

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Time, the Sun and Menopause - How Do These 3 Things Impact Your Skin? Mar 20, 2024

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Living in Australia, we are so lucky to enjoy gorgeous sunshine for most of the year, allowing us to spend as much time outdoors as possible.

But what impact does UV and the sun have on our skin, especially as we age? How is this further exacerbated during the perimenopause and menopause?

Natural changes to our bones, muscles, fat pads and hormones all all play a role in the changing structure of our face as we grow older. Throw in daily exposure to strong UV rays and it’s clear that our skin deserves some serious TLC! But what can you do to make a difference?

Join Dr Shauna to find out, or book a 1:1 skin assessment here.

This One Thing Will Reduce Your Pain, Prevent Chronic Illness and Slow Down Cognitive Decline! Mar 17, 2024

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In this episode, Dr Shauna is joined by Dr Ash Bowden, known to Central Coast locals as Doctor Do More. After moving to Australia from the UK, Ash worked as an Emergency Doctor for many years before his recent transition to become a GP. But it’s his passion for exercise that inspired him to create a step challenge, Move Against Cancer, raising money for the Cancer Council and encouraging movement at the same time.

In this episode, Dr Shauna and Dr Ash discuss:

His career journey from an emergency doctor to GP.
Personal experiences and passion for exercise.
Why is movement so important? Two key messages.
Common issues Ash saw in ED that could have been prevented by good exercising habits.
What can you do if you know you aren’t exercising enough, but don’t know where to start?
Evidence and research that shows the importance of movement for our health.
The importance of setting small, achievable goals.
Expectations and pressures brought on by technology and social media.
Prioritisation: how to put your health first within a busy lifestyle.
The impact of exercise in reducing All Cause Mortality (our risk of dying from anything).
How does exercise impact our brain health?
Exercise and cancer: what is the link?
What led to creating the annual step challenge encouraging exercise and raising money for Cancer Council.
Ideal weekly exercise routine for a 50 year old female.
Different types of exercise: pilates, strength, cardio and the benefits of each.
How much can you exercise while pregnant?
Back pain and exercise: how does movement correlate to pain relief?
What if you have a chronic condition that makes exercising difficult or unsafe?
Exercise for women during the perimenopause and menopause.
History of humankind and how the way we move has evolved over time.
Tips for people who work from home or have desk jobs to ensure you are moving enough during the week.
Weight loss culture and how this can be reinforced in mainstream gyms.
A piece of advice for his 20-something self.

For more information and resources from Ash:

Visit his website, check out the blog for helpful tips or follow him on Instagram.

Get a team together or register as an individual this September to Move Against Cancer.

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Why You Look So Tired, Even When You're Not Mar 13, 2024

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What happens to your face as you age? You may notice that as you get older, your skin feels thinner, wrinklier or saggier - but the issue is so much more than skin deep. In reality, there are some major structural changes that happen within your face and bones as you grow older, and many of these changes are a result of genetic (inherited from your family) or lifestyle factors, like diet or smoking.

Join Dr Shauna as she unpacks the skin changes that occur with ageing, explaining the reason why these changes occur. You may have heard of collagen and elastin, but what are they exactly? How do they impact how you age, and in turn, how you look? Listen now to find out.

To get in touch with Dr Shauna, send her a message on Instagram @‌allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts or contact her through the podcast website: www.allaboutyoupod.com.

Is Your Headache Really A Migraine? And How To Reduce Your Chances Of Dementia Mar 10, 2024

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In this episode, Dr Shauna is joined by Associate Professor, Denis Crimmins. Denis is a neurologist with over 30 years of experience working on the Central Coast. He was the founding neurologist and Head of Department for many years at Gosford Hospital, and the Chairman of NSW Stroke Service and is currently a co-director of Central Coast Neurosciences Research.

In this episode, Dr Shauna and AP Denis Crimmins discuss: