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 heart disease and bone loss to alcohol, hormones, sexual health, and strength training — this episode delivers clear, evidence-based guidance to help you step into 2026 informed, capable, and confident in your health decisions.
🎧 Featuring insights from:
* Dr. Tom Ford (Cardiology)
* Dr. Alison Mooney (Menopause GP)
* Sarah Rusbatch (Alcohol & Menopause Coach)
* Dr. Amy Killen (Regenerative & Longevity Medicine)
In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
* Protect your heart health during menopause with realistic lifestyle changes that actually reduce risk
* Understand osteoporosis and bone loss — and why early screening matters more than you think
* Choose the right types of exercise for cardiovascular health, bone strength, and longevity
* Understand how alcohol impacts hormones, sleep, mood, and breast cancer risk during midlife
* Improve sexual health and intimacy as you age by supporting blood flow, hormones, and nervous system health
* Build muscle and balance to prevent frailty, fractures, and loss of independence later in life
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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:37 - Understanding Your Body During Midlife
00:01:54 - Lifestyle Changes for Heart Health
00:03:43 - Supplements and Heart Health
00:05:57 - The Impact of Smoking on Heart Health
00:07:41 - Alcohol and Heart Health
00:09:50 - Emotional Impact of Heart Disease
00:12:16 - Osteoporosis and Menopause
00:13:23 - Detecting Osteoporosis
00:15:15 - Understanding Osteoporosis Screening
00:16:08 - Identifying High Risk Groups for Osteoporosis
00:17:57 - Preventing and Managing Osteoporosis
00:18:52 - Promoting Bone Health from a Young Age
00:20:16 - The Role of Alcohol in Bone Health
00:20:41 - Rediscover You Program Advertisement
00:21:26 - Addressing Alcohol and Hormone Imbalances
00:23:38 - Understanding the Impact of Alcohol on Perimenopause Symptoms
00:26:46 - The Overlap Between Perimenopause Symptoms and Alcohol Consumption
00:28:03 - Addressing Cross Addiction and Boredom After Alcohol Withdrawal
00:28:12 - Rebalancing the Brain's Reward Pathways After Alcohol Withdrawal
00:30:27 - Exercise and Dopamine Replacement After Alcohol Withdrawal
00:31:30 - Understanding Sexual Longevity
00:32:31 - Lifestyle Factors Impacting Sexual Wellness
00:33:29 - Stress and Its Impact on Heart Health
00:34:46 - Risks of Extreme Exercise
00:36:01 - Risks of Bodybuilding and Steroid Use
00:37:48 - Dietary Interventions for Heart Health
00:40:00 - Strength Training and Bone Health
00:41:15 - Importance of Balance for Bone Health
00:42:45 - Preventing Frailty and Maintaining Independence
00:43:44 - The Role of Health Professionals in Preventing Osteoporosis
* menopause health
* menopause and heart health
* menopause and osteoporosis
* perimenopause health
* women’s health midlife
* healthy aging for women
* menopause lifestyle changes
* bone density menopause
* alcohol and menopause
* heart disease risk women
* strength training menopause
* sexual health after menopause
* longevity for women
* hormone therapy menopause
* osteopenia osteoporosis women
Disclaimer: 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.
