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April 13, 2025

Sex After 40: Real Talk with Sexologist Chantelle Otten

Feeling disconnected from your desire? You’re not alone. In this deeply empowering episode, we sit down with award-winning sexologist Chantelle Otten to talk about real sex, real bodies, and real solutions for women navigatin...

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April 9, 2025

What Really Happens During Your First Menopause Consultation?

In this deeply informative and compassionate episode, menopause consultant Michelle Cotallessa takes us inside the often-misunderstood world of perimenopause and menopause care. If you’ve ever felt dismissed by your doctor, c...

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April 6, 2025

Early Signs of Endometriosis Women Shouldn’t Ignore

If you’ve ever been told your pain is “just a bad period” or you’ve felt dismissed in the doctor’s office, this conversation is going to hit home. In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Jason Mak, a leading gynecolo...

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April 2, 2025

Reading This Book Made Me Rethink Everything About Hormones!

In today's episode, we dive deep into the world of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and Oestrogen, unpacking myths, facts, and everything in between from the book 'Oestrogen Matters by Avrum Bluming and Carol Tavris. This ep...

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March 30, 2025

She Lost Her Battle During Menopause—Now Her Family Is Saving Lives

In this deeply moving episode, Craig Gaunt shares the heartbreaking story of losing his wife Debbie to suicide, which was later linked to undiagnosed perimenopausal psychosis. Through raw storytelling, he details the rapid an...

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March 26, 2025

The Groundbreaking Menopause Book Every Woman Needs to Read!

Struggling with menopause symptoms? In this episode, we dive into The New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver, uncovering groundbreaking insights on hormone therapy (HRT), common menopause myths, and the real impact on women’s...

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March 23, 2025

Why Are Women Ignoring HRT? Doctors Weigh In! Dr Kelly Casperson & Dr…

Why Are Women Ignoring HRT? Doctor Kelly Casperson and Dr Shauna Watts Weigh In. Are women being misled about menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and sexual health? In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Kelly Casper...

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March 19, 2025

The Menopause And HRT Q&A You MUST Watch

The Menopause And HRT Q&A You MUST Watch, with Dr Kelly Casperson, Dr Vonda Wright and Dr Shauna Watts Recently, Dr Shauna hosted SHE THRIVES - an empowering evening of conversation with some incredible international guests, ...

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March 16, 2025

The TRUTH About Midlife Sex & Pelvic Floor Health - Heather Foord

Are you struggling with pelvic floor dysfunction, menopause symptoms, or low libido? This episode is for you! Working with women who are postpartum, post-menopausal, peri-menopausal, have pelvic floor weaknesses, dysfunction ...

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March 12, 2025

My Menopausal Journey - LIVE from She Thrives with Dr Shauna Watts

In this episode, you’ll hear from Dr Shauna about the many (often undiscussed) symptoms of menopause, her personal story and experience with BRAC1 and early menopause and debunking the many myths surrounding HRT. For more res...

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March 9, 2025

The Silent Struggles of Living with Endometriosis

March is Endometriosis Awareness month, and in today’s episode Dr Shauna is joined by Dr Naomi Whittaker - a board-certified OB-GYN and Endo-fertility surgeon based in the US. A dedicated educator, Dr Naomi Whittaker is passi...

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March 5, 2025

What Really Happens To Your Skin During Hormone Therapy?

Discover the impact of hormone therapy on your skin in this informative video about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Learn how hormone therapy can affect your skin and what you can do to take care of it. For more resources ...

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March 1, 2025

The NEW Approach To Menopause with Dr Mary Claire Haver

In today’s episode, Dr Shauna is joined by menopause expert, OBGYN and best selling author Dr Mary Claire Haver. With over two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Haver has dedicated her career to empowering women with scienc...

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Feb. 26, 2025

The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause - Dr Vonda Wright

Join Dr Vonda Wright, Dr Kelly Casperson and Dr Shauna Watts on March 3rd in Newcastle! Book your place here: https://bit.ly/SHETHRIVES In this bite-size episode, Dr Shauna is joined by orthopaedic surgeon and internationally...

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Feb. 23, 2025

What Every Mother NEEDS in the Fourth Trimester

Book your spot in the She Thrives Newcastle Event on 3 March! https://bit.ly/SHETHRIVES Use the code SHAUNAFYC for 15% off Meal Kit Products (shipping Australia wide) and Postpartum Planning Sessions (Worldwide). Today, Dr Sh...

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Feb. 19, 2025

How To Set Goals So You Can Actually Achieve Them!

If you’ve been feeling stuck, or struggling to persevere with your new year resolutions or goals, this episode is for you! In this bite-size episode, Dr Shauna and Ben Elliott (a performance coach specialising in mindset and ...

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Feb. 16, 2025

Why Mel Robbins’ ‘Let Them’ Theory Might Just Change Your Life

You have likely seen or heard about Mel Robbins' ‘Let Them’ theory in your social media feeds - it seems like everyone is talking about it, and there is a reason why! Mel Robbins is a renowned motivational speaker and best-se...

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Feb. 12, 2025

Can't Take HRT For Peri & Post Menopause? Here's What You Can Do Inst…

If you can't take HRT, don't worry! In this video, we'll discuss alternative options for managing hormones during peri and post menopause. Tune in for helpful tips on navigating midlife changes. Today's bite-size episode is f...

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Feb. 9, 2025

Make 2025 Your Most MEANINGFUL Year Yet!

Have you ever got to the end of a year feeling like it didn’t go the way you planned? Like you didn’t get half of the things you wanted, or like nothing at all has changed? In today’s episode, Dr Shauna is breaking down the f...

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Feb. 5, 2025

Simple Protein Guide for Women Over 45 That Actually Works!

How important is protein in your diet? And what are the foods, ingredients and habits that are effective for fat loss? And are ingredients like potatoes, pasta and bread bad for weight loss? Or are they just myths? In this...

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Feb. 2, 2025

What's REALLY Happening to Your Skin During Perimenopause?

Book your spot in the She Thrives Newcastle Event on 3 March! https://bit.ly/SHETHRIVES In today’s episode, Dr Shauna is joined by Dr Ginni Mansberg - a GP, media personality, author and co-founder of Evidence Based Skincare...

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Jan. 29, 2025

Are You Too Young for HRT?

Book your spot in the She Thrives Newcastle Event on 3 March! https://bit.ly/SHETHRIVES In this bite-size episode, Dr Shauna and Dr Sunita Chelva discuss whether there is a ‘right age' to begin HRT, and if you can be too youn...

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Jan. 26, 2025

The Brain Health Mistakes You're Making Right Now!

Book your spot in the She Trhives Newcastle Event on 3 March! https://bit.ly/SHETHRIVES In this episode, Dr Shauna is joined by Associate Professor, Denis Crimmins - a neurologist with over 30 years of experience working on t...

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Jan. 22, 2025

The SHOCKING Truth About Vapes, And Why They're So BAD

In this bite-size episode, Dr Shauna is joined by Dr Emily Stockings (PhD), a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Sydney to unpack exactly what is in a vape, what makes them so addictive and what damage is being done ...

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