All About You With Dr Shauna Watts

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You'd never line up for a marathon without training, but so many of us book a procedure without a thought for the body we're bringing to it.

Dr Dariah Hamrah is back on the show, and this time it's all about faces. He explains why facial ageing isn't just a skin problem, but a change across every layer, from the skin to the fat, the SMAS, the ligaments and the bone underneath, and why treating every ageing face with more volume makes little sense.

Dr Shauna and Dr Hamrah talk about the overfilled look, why facelifts are back in the conversation, and how he prepares patients for surgery the way an athlete trains for a race. They also get into the harder side of the industry: body dysmorphia, the pressure on women not to age, and the red flags to watch for when choosing a surgeon or clinic. Dr Hamrah finishes with the research behind small lifestyle changes and why true anti-ageing happens inside the cell, not on the surface of the skin.

As always, this is general information, so check in with your own GP before making any decisions.

In this episode:
Why facial ageing happens in layers: skin, fat, the SMAS, ligaments and bone

Why people are now having filler dissolved

What has really changed in facelifts over 20 years

Why Dr Hamrah preps patients like marathon runners

The truth behind Body dysmorphia

Red flags when choosing a surgeon or clinic

Why before and after photos can't be shared in Australia, and what that means for patients

Epigenetics and what twin studies show about how old we look

The real impact of sleep, movement and diet

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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.

00:00 Intro
02:48 What happens to our faces at 40, 50 and 60
04:47 The face ages as a system: skin, fat, SMAS, ligaments and bone
07:22 The overfilled look
08:54 The volume loss myth
10:22 Deep plane facelifts and looking like yourself again
11:17 Kris Jenner's facelift: what's really changed in 20 years
13:39 Medical tourism, Korea and travelling for surgery
16:02 A word from Dr Shauna: the "Now What?" List
16:41 Preparing for surgery like a marathon
19:21 Prehab and the longevity facelift
21:31 What patients say after surgery
23:49 Body dysmorphia and screening patients
25:47 The pressure on women not to age
29:09 How to choose a surgeon: red flags
32:28 Before and afters and Australia's advertising rules
34:35 Epigenetics and the twin studies
37:59 Do collagen supplements work?
42:45 A simple skincare routine: sunscreen, vitamin C, retinol
45:27 Anti-ageing in one sentence
46:05 Small changes across sleep, movement and diet
51:44 Dr Shauna's three takeaways
52:49 Wrap up
Menopause
Midlife
Perimenopause
Dr Shauna Watts
Dr Shauna GP
Womens health advocate
Dr Dariah Hamrah
Facial ageing
Facelift
Deep plane facelift
Dermal fillers
Filler dissolving
Surgery preparation
Prehabilitation
Body dysmorphia
Choosing a surgeon
Epigenetics
Collagen supplements
Skincare routine
Sunscreen
Retinol
The Anti-Aging Paradox
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If you’re past menopause and wondering whether it’s too late to look after your skin, it isn’t.

Cosmetic chemist and RATIONALE founder Richard Parker returns to the show to explain what is really happening: decades of Australian sun damage surfacing around 35, colliding with the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause.

Dr Shauna and Richard unpack the skin barrier, why "squeaky clean" actually means damaged, and the role estrogen plays in skin health and sun protection. Richard then cuts through the noise on collagen creams, beef tallow, rosehip oil, DIY sunscreen, Korean skincare and the obsession with high-strength actives, and shares his story of a 90-year-old campaign model to prove it is never too late to start.

In this episode:
Why 80% of facial ageing comes from the sun, and why it shows up around 35

What the skin barrier is, what damages it, and how to rebuild it

Sun damage vs hormones: what is really behind midlife skin changes

Why estrogen matters for skin, and why "it's just vanity" is the wrong response

Why stronger concentrations of vitamin C and other actives are not always better

The truth about collagen creams, protein, rosehip oil, beef tallow and homemade sunscreen

Why you need sunscreen indoors and near windows, and how tinted sunscreen protects against visible light

Realistic timeframes: what creams can and cannot fix, from fine lines to sagging

Why fillers are falling out of favour and what the "golden zone" of ageing well looks like

Morning sunlight, epigenetics, and why good skin is in your own hands

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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.

00:00 Intro
02:15 Why your skin "changes overnight" in your 40s
04:02 What the skin barrier actually does
07:36 How to repair a damaged skin barrier
09:13 Why "squeaky clean" means damaged
12:03 Sun damage or hormones? Protect by day, repair by night
16:17 HRT, estrogen and the skin
20:15 Is skin health just vanity?
22:29 Why stronger isn't always better
25:10 Your skin's day and night rhythm
26:48 Do collagen creams and drinks work?
28:14 Why diet doesn't feed your skin
30:15 Bioidentical vs skin identical
31:53 The truth about rosehip oil
33:21 Beef tallow: lauric acid yes, tallow no
34:48 Why you should never make your own sunscreen
36:57 Do you need sunscreen indoors and in winter?
38:26 Tinted sunscreen and visible light
39:48 How long until skincare works?
40:36 What creams can and can't fix
42:09 Filters, facelifts and the golden zone
44:19 How doctors' views on skincare and fillers have changed
48:49 Is it too late to start at 50?
50:23 The words to delete: trend, natural and clean
51:44 Is fragrance in skincare bad for you?
53:43 What Richard has changed his mind on: sunlight
57:17 Is Korean skincare better?
59:40 Epigenetics: good skin is in your hands

Menopause
Midlife
Perimenopause
Dr Shauna Watts
Dr Shauna GP
Womens health advocate
Richard Parker
RATIONALE skincare
Skin barrier
Menopause skin
Sun damage
Skin ageing
HRT and skin
Estrogen and skin
Collagen
Beef tallow skincare
Rosehip oil
Zinc sunscreen
Korean skincare
Skin identical

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For 40 years, Davinia Taylor thought she was just disorganised. Then she filled in her son's ADHD checklist and saw herself on every line.
In this second conversation with Dr Shauna Watts, Davinia opens up about what happens when ADHD, perimenopause and midlife collide. She explains why so many women are only diagnosed as their hormones shift and their old coping strategies stop working, why hyperfocus is part of ADHD rather than proof against it, and how a late diagnosis replaced decades of shame with relief.

Davinia also shares her story with alcohol: how it started, how IVF and a hormonal crash after her first son's birth brought everything to a head, the care she never received, and what nearly 20 years of sobriety looks like today, even on a trip to Ibiza.

Content note: this episode discusses alcohol addiction and postnatal depression, and includes some strong language.

In this episode:
What "neuro spicy" means, and why perimenopause can make masking impossible

The Soho nail bomb, and why some ADHD brains go calm in a crisis

Recognising herself in her son's ADHD checklist, and the relief of an adult diagnosis

Why ADHD medication didn't suit Davinia, while it works for her son

Hyperfocus: why concentrating for hours doesn't rule out ADHD

When hyperfocus tips into overspending

How drinking started, and why for Davinia it was about energy, not trauma

IVF, the postpartum crash and the hormone testing that never happened

Alcoholism as a disease, not a lack of willpower

Why some women's drinking climbs in perimenopause

Staying sober in Ibiza, the HALT check-in, and what withdrawal really feels like

Swapping alcohol for carbohydrates, and what helps her now

DNA testing and getting to know your own blueprint

What a diagnosis label can give you

Support
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Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7) www.lifeline.org.au
PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia): 1300 726 306 www.panda.org.au

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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.

00:00 Intro
02:27 What "neuro spicy" means
04:50 ADHD and staying calm in chaos
09:24 Trying ADHD medication
10:02 When perimenopause meets ADHD
11:52 Not built to be a stay-at-home mum
14:11 Hyperfocus and why it doesn't rule out ADHD
19:26 Davinia's story with alcohol
26:39 Why midlife women's drinking is rising
33:34 What alcohol withdrawal really feels like
36:04 What moved the needle: knowing your blueprint
40:04 What a diagnosis label can give you
42:43 Dr Shauna's three takeaways

Menopause
Midlife
Perimenopause
Dr Shauna Watts
Dr Shauna GP
Womens health advocate
Davinia Taylor
ADHD in women
Adult ADHD diagnosis
Perimenopause and ADHD
Hyperfocus
Neurodivergent women
Alcohol and menopause
Sobriety
Postnatal depression
IVF and hormones
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Are we chasing younger looks while overlooking what it really takes to age well?

On this episode of All About You, Dr Shauna Watts sits down with facial cosmetic surgeon Dr. Daria Hamrah to question what the booming longevity industry is actually delivering.

After nearly two decades in cosmetic surgery, Dr. Daria Hamrah began looking beyond visible signs of ageing to understand the biological processes underneath. His research led him to a bigger question: are we becoming better at treating the appearance of ageing while overlooking the factors that influence our long-term health?

Together, they examine the science behind NAD+ infusions, longevity peptides, exosomes and other treatments gaining attention on social media.

IN THIS EPISODE
• The anti-ageing paradox: Why treating visible signs of ageing is not the same as addressing the underlying biology.
• NAD+ infusions: What we know about NAD+, cellular energy and DNA repair, and where the evidence for anti-ageing benefits remains limited.
• Longevity peptides: The difference between established medicines and experimental products with limited human evidence.
• Exosomes and emerging treatments: Why promising mechanisms are not the same as demonstrated clinical benefits.
• GLP-1 medications and weight loss: The importance of medical supervision, nutrition and protecting lean body mass.
• Facial ageing after weight loss: How changes in facial volume and skin laxity can affect appearance.
• Muscle and healthy ageing: Why resistance training and adequate protein intake matter for maintaining muscle.
• The four foundations of longevity: Sleep, movement, nutrition and stress management.

THREE QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE TRYING A LONGEVITY TREATMENT

1. What specific problem is this treatment intended to address?

2. Is there evidence of meaningful benefits in humans, rather than only laboratory or animal research?

3. How will we know whether it is actually working?

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Chapters
00:00 - NAD+ Drips, Peptides and the Truth About Anti-Ageing
05:30 - The Real Causes of Ageing: Beyond Wrinkles and Skin
10:00 - The Anti-Ageing Paradox Explained
11:42 - Why There Is No Magic Fix for Ageing
14:09 - NAD+ Infusions: Are They Worth the Money?
17:08 - What NAD+ Does for Cellular Energy and DNA Repair
19:49 - NAD+ and Longevity: What Does the Human Evidence Show?
32:11 - GLP-1 Weight Loss: What Happens Beyond the Scales?
33:38 - Muscle Loss During Weight Loss and How to Protect It
35:36 - Rapid Weight Loss, Facial Volume and Skin Ageing
38:08 - Exosomes and Stem Cells: What Does the Evidence Say?
40:11 - The Four Foundations of Healthy Ageing
44:34 - Strength Training for Women: How to Start Small
50:19 - Cardio vs Strength Training: Do You Need Both?
52:27 - How Sleep Affects Ageing and Recovery

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What if some of the foods marketed as “healthy” are actually leaving you hungry, flat and reaching for the next snack?

Davinia Taylor joins the conversation to share her personal journey with food, energy and health, and the changes that made her start questioning the way she approached what she was eating.

From constant cravings and feeling mentally flat to experimenting with intermittent fasting, metabolic flexibility and a different approach to carbohydrates, Davinia shares what she discovered along the way and what ultimately changed her perspective on food.

The conversation also explores the growing focus on ultra-processed foods and why knowing what you're actually buying isn't always as simple as it seems. Davinia talks about looking beyond the claims on the front of a packet, understanding what you're really eating, and paying attention to how different foods leave you feeling afterwards.

In this episode:
• Davina's journey from feeling constantly tired, flat and caught in a cycle of cravings
• How giving up alcohol became an unexpected starting point for her health journey
• Why intermittent fasting became part of Davina's routine
• Her approach to metabolic flexibility and using different fuel sources
• Why sleep has an important place in the way she approaches food and energy
• The connection between food, cravings and mental energy
• What makes ultra-processed foods difficult to identify
• Why the front of a food packet doesn't always tell the whole story
• How food marketing can shape the way we think about “healthy” products
• A simple way to start noticing which foods actually leave you satisfied
• Why understanding your own response to food can change the way you approach your health

This is a conversation about becoming more curious about the food you're eating, the choices you're making, and what your body might be telling you along the way.

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Chapters
00:00 - Are “Healthy” Foods Keeping You Hungry?
01:45 - Davinia Taylor’s Health and Nutrition Journey
04:30 - The Impact of Giving Up Alcohol
07:15 - Food Cravings, Energy and Feeling Flat
10:20 - Intermittent Fasting and Women’s Health
14:05 - Understanding Metabolic Flexibility
17:40 - How Sleep Affects Food and Energy
21:10 - Ultra-Processed Foods: What Are They?
25:05 - How to Read Food Labels Properly
29:15 - The Truth Behind “High Protein” and “Low Fat” Foods
33:00 - How Food Marketing Influences What We Eat
36:25 - Why Some Foods Leave You Wanting More
40:10 - Understanding Your Own Response to Food
43:30 - Making More Informed Food Choices

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Keywords
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