All About You With Dr Shauna Watts

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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

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If this episode brought something up for you, your GP is a great place to start.
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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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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

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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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What if the things you’ve spent years blaming yourself for have less to do with discipline or motivation than you thought?

ADHD in women can go unrecognized for years, sometimes until midlife when the strategies that once helped you cope suddenly stop working.

In this episode of All About You, Dr Shauna Watts and Lareena Brown explore why ADHD can be so difficult to recognize in women and why the signs may become more noticeable during midlife and perimenopause.

What You’ll Hear About:
👉 Why ADHD can look different in women
👉 Why some women aren’t diagnosed until midlife
👉 The connection between ADHD and executive function
👉 How masking and coping strategies can hide ADHD symptoms
👉 ADHD, food, binge eating and “food noise”
👉 Why self-compassion can be an important part of understanding ADHD
👉 Practical ways women can begin working with their brains rather than against them

This is a conversation about recognizing patterns, questioning the stories we’ve told ourselves, and understanding why some things may have always felt harder than they seemed to for everyone else

Listen to the full episode of All About You to hear the conversation.

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Chapters
00:00 Why ADHD Is Being Diagnosed Later in Women
02:32 Why ADHD Looks Different in Women
05:45 The “Buzzing Brain” and Internal Hyperactivity
07:33 ADHD, Estrogen and Perimenopause
10:06 What Is Executive Function?
13:16 ADHD, Time Blindness and Eating Patterns
18:17 Masking ADHD: When Competence Hides the Symptoms
20:03 The Connection Between ADHD and Binge Eating
23:27 ADHD and Food Noise
26:24 Why Traditional Diet Advice May Not Work for ADHD
29:44 Practical ADHD Strategies: Alarms and Body Doubling
33:12 ADHD, Shame and Self-Compassion
42:35 How to Get an ADHD Diagnosis as an Adult

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Heart disease remains one of the biggest health concerns for women, yet many women still don't know what cardiovascular risk can actually look like in the female body.

In this episode of All About You, Dr. Jayne Morgan joins Dr. Shauna Watts for an important conversation about women’s heart health, perimenopause, menopause and cardiovascular risk.

Dr. Morgan explores why women’s heart health has historically been misunderstood, how heart attack symptoms can present differently in women, and why some warning signs may be overlooked or dismissed.

The conversation also looks at what can change during perimenopause and menopause, and why this stage of life can be an important time to start paying closer attention to your cardiovascular health.

Most importantly, Dr. Morgan shares why understanding your own risk and being willing to advocate for yourself can make a difference when navigating the healthcare system.

In this episode:
• Why women’s heart health has historically been overlooked
• How heart attack symptoms can differ in women
• Why some symptoms may be easy to dismiss
• What changes during perimenopause and menopause
• The connection between estrogen and cardiovascular health
• What women should know about their individual heart health risk
• Why self-advocacy matters when speaking with your doctor
• How emerging technology could help improve women’s health research

This episode is a reminder that midlife health is about more than hormones. Understanding your heart health is an important part of taking care of yourself through perimenopause, menopause and beyond.

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Chapters
00:00 – Why Women’s Heart Health Is Different
04:15 – The Missing Data in Women’s Heart Research
07:39 – Why Heart Disease Is the #1 Killer of Women
11:42 – How Heart Disease Can Look Different in Women
17:05 – The Heart Health Changes of Perimenopause
22:18 – Estrogen, Cholesterol & Cardiovascular Risk
30:12 – LP(a): The Heart Risk Women Need to Know
34:49 – Why LP(a) Can Change During Menopause
40:05 – What Menopause Does to Your Heart
47:04 – The Cardiovascular Impact of Losing Estrogen
49:41 – Why Women May Miss the Signs of a Heart Attack
54:20 – HRT, Estrogen & the Timing of Heart Health
57:41 – How Women Can Advocate for Their Heart Health

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