How to Thrive Through Menopause: My Journey & Essential Health Tips

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Shauna opens up about her unique menopause journey after undergoing surgical menopause during a cesarean section. She candidly discusses the dramatic hormonal shifts she experienced and how they impacted her mental clarity, mood, and overall health. Drawing from both her personal story and medical expertise, Dr. Shauna breaks down the wide range of menopause and perimenopause symptoms — from brain fog and anxiety to weight gain, sleep challenges, and changes in libido.What to Expect• Understanding surgical menopause and hormone changes• The reality of brain fog and cognitive symptoms in menopause• How HRT can help and when to consider it• Practical tips for improving sleep hygiene• Managing menopause symptoms naturally and proactively• The emotional and physical challenges women face during perimenopause and beyondWhether you’re newly navigating perimenopause or deep into menopause, this conversation offers valuable insights, practical advice on hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and lifestyle strategies to help you reclaim your energy, confidence, and wellbeing.This episode is brought to you by RUKSAK - helping you turn every walk into a workout with weighted vests, backpacks and accessories. Get your Ruk Vest Here: https://rebrand.ly/ruksak-australia-may and use the code SHAUNA15 for a 15% discountFollow Dr Shauna and the podcast on social:Podcast Website: ⁠www.allaboutyoupod.com⁠.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts https://www.instagram.com/drshaunawattsgpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauna-watts-a903a5247Disclaimer: 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.00:00:00 – Intro: My Menopause Journey00:02:39 – Brain Fog in Menopause: Causes & Tips00:07:13 – Perimenopause Symptoms Part 1: Early Signs00:09:53 – Perimenopause Symptoms Part 2: Emotional Changes00:11:07 – Perimenopause Symptoms Part 3: Hot Flashes00:12:17 – Perimenopause Symptoms Part 4: Sleep & Fatigue00:13:37 – Feeling Disconnected? Menopause Emotions00:15:53 – Rucking Benefits for Menopausal Women00:16:47 – How to Start Rucking + Discount Code00:17:41 – My Hormone Replacement Therapy Experience00:22:44 – Can You Take Hormones for Life?00:24:27 – Does Brain Fog Improve After Menopause?00:25:34 – What is Sleep Hygiene? Tips to Improve Sleep00:30:16 – Why Sleep Hygiene Matters in Menopause00:31:11 – Perimenopause vs Menopause: Key Differences00:32:37 – Positive Sides of Menopause00:33:34 – Health Challenges Post-Menopause00:34:18 – Shaunas Advice to Her Younger Self on Menopause00:35:58 – Podcast Disclaimer & Wrap-Up* Menopause symptoms explained* Surgical menopause experience* Perimenopause brain fog and anxiety* Hormone replacement therapy benefits and risks* How to improve sleep during menopause* Menopause weight gain solutions* Natural ways to manage menopause symptoms* Menopause fatigue and energy loss* Women's health after 40 tips* Menopause cognitive decline and memory loss* Best exercises for menopause women* Menopause anxiety and mood swings* Postmenopause health care* Menopause hormone therapy long term* Menopause vaginal dryness solutions

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