Episodes

In this episode, Dr Shauna is joined by Camilla Thompson, founder of MouldSafe - a company created to help people keep their homes safe from mould. Camilla’s personal experience with ongoing health issues, along with losing her home and much of her belongings to mould, drove her to find out more about the impacts living with mould can have. But why are some people impacted more severely by mould, than others? What are the dangers associated with living with mould? What are the conditions it ne...

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In this episode, Dr Shauna is joined by David Gillespie - lawyer, tech entrepreneur and best-selling author of numerous titles, including ‘Teen Brain’, a deep dive into the teenage addictions that result from modern day technology. From online gaming, to gambling, social media and pornography, why are teenagers more susceptible than adults to succumbing to addiction - and what can parents do to stop it? In this episode, Dr Shauna and David discuss: Overview of his career journey as an author ...

In this week’s solo episode, Dr Shauna is talking all about IRON DEFICIENCY - something that affects 1 in 3 people worldwide. But what function does iron have within the body, and why is it so important? What are the symptoms and signs to look out for if you think you might be iron deficient? There are 3 things that might be wrong if your body is low in iron, but the good news is, there are several things you can do to help increase your levels - from diet, to supplements and even an iron infus...

In this episode, Dr Shauna is joined by Annie Barry, accredited dietician, health coach and founder of All Round Wellness - a habit-based coaching program to help you achieve your lifestyle and weight loss goals. In a world where diet culture has been normalised and we’re overwhelmed with options on the supermarket shelves, knowing what is healthy can feel like a minefield! What should you be eating, if you’re trying to lose weight? Do fad diets work? What about when you’ve lost the weight - ho...

In this week’s solo episode, Dr Shauna is talking all about HAIR THINNING - and it’s not just a male problem. There are several reasons why your hair might be thinning, from stress and nutritional deficiencies, to hormones and extreme weight loss. But what can you do to promote hair growth? Join Dr Shauna as she identifies some potential causes, and shares some tips and tricks to help your hair stay as healthy as possible. To get in touch with Dr Shauna, send her a message on Instagram @‌allab...

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Dr Shauna is answering YOUR questions and in this week’s episode, you wanted to know more about SKIN. How can you get, and keep, glowing, luminous skin? What can you incorporate into your life, to keep your skin as healthy as possible? Skin plays such a role in confidence, and feeling good in the skin you’re in will make you feel better than any cosmetic treatment. As you age, looking after your skin becomes even more important, and Dr Shauna shares some tips to help you along the way. Follo...

In this episode, Dr Shauna is joined by Dr Ceri Cashell, a GP with a special interest in women’s hormones right from the teenage years to post-menopause. Dr Ceri is incredibly passionate about raising awareness for just how much hormones impact overall health, especially during the transition to the perimenopause and beyond. But what roles do oestrogen, testosterone and progesterone play within the body? How do changing hormone levels affect your brain? Why is testosterone as important for wom...

Dr Shauna is answering YOUR questions and in this week’s episode, you wanted to know more about her experiences as a family doctor. When seeing people who are unwell is part of the job description, how do you manage not to take on the emotions of sick patients? In short, it is very difficult - but one of the reasons Dr Shauna transitioned from surgery to General Practice was because she wanted to have the opportunity to get to know her patients better, and be there for the happy times as well a...

In this episode, Dr Shauna is joined by Ash Brandin, known better on social media as The Gamer Educator. Based in the US and with an audience of 160K+ on Instagram, Ash shares content to help parents navigate the world of screen time, video games and the behaviours of children both on and offline. With so many useful tips and resources, Ash is a wealth of knowledge and re-frames screen time in such a positive and refreshing way. In this episode, Dr Shauna and Ash discuss: Career overview: fr...

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.

In this episode, Dr Shauna is joined by Dr Peta Skilbeck - Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and the Founder of Intuition Health, a private women’s clinic on the Central Coast. Peta is incredibly passionate about women’s health care, particularly with helping women throughout their whole fertility journey and childbirth experience. In this episode, Dr Shauna and Dr Peta discuss: Career overview: why choose obstetrics? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: what is it? What are the symptoms? The 3 criteria to...

Dr Shauna is answering YOUR questions and in this week’s episode, shares some incredibly raw and real insights into living with grief. After losing her Dad 22 years ago, Shauna has had to navigate many different stages of loss and opens up about her personal experiences. Why can you feel physical pain when a loved one passes away? What are the 6 stages of grief? How can you support someone who is grieving? How can you come to a place of acceptance when experiencing death and loss is so pain...

In this episode, Dr Shauna is joined by Suzie Forbes - Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Care Practitioner, Parenting Coach and Founder of The Wonderful Society. Suzie has been working with families for 30 years, helping parents implement values based parenting techniques and teaching children of all ages to process their ‘big emotions' in a healthy way. Suzie also has 2 children of her own, and draws on her experience and training in psychology, occupational therapy and neurosciences to c...

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.

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 fema...

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_w...

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 bre...

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.

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.

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.

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 emerge...

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...