All About You With Dr Shauna Watts

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: from teacher to middle school librarian and how video game education came into the mix. Why do we justify video games that are ‘educational’ but view other games negatively? The different types of learning that children experience through video games. Parental guilt and screen time: what’s too much? What’s reasonable? The benefits of creating a family media plan. Excessive amounts of screen time and behavioural implications. Research-based ‘Goldilocks' level of screen time: what is that perfect amount? Gaming addiction: is this a real thing? Should screen time be tied to other activities, like playing outdoors? Fortnite: what can you do if you find your child feels angry or frustrated after playing? The social connections children form while playing video games with friends. The psychology behind the structure of video games. The pros and cons of free vs paid video games. Online conduct and the importance of digital literacy: how can you monitor what your children are saying, or being exposed to others saying, when online? How to deal with the ‘but everyone else is playing it’ response. Minecraft and Roblox: the pros and cons. How can I get my child to stop playing when I ask? Parental controls, safety and how to add restrictions. Should parents play games with their kids and actively get involved? Should the withdrawal of screen time be used as a punishment? A piece of advice for their 20-something self. For more information and resources from Ash: Visit their Instagram which is full of tips, resources, research, learning guides and so much more. To get in touch with Dr Shauna: Visit the website to access episodes or send Dr Shauna a message. Follow Dr Shauna and the podcast on social: Instagram: @‌allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts @‌drshaunawattsgp LinkedIn: Dr Shauna Watts

Dr Shauna is answering YOUR questions and in this week’s episode, you wanted to know about BOTOX. So, how long has Botox been around? What was it used for, before becoming the most popular anti-wrinkle treatment on the market? What kind of results can you expect? What are the short term risks, and long term effects? Listen now to find out. For more information about anti-ageing treatments or to make an appointment with Dr Shauna, visit You by Dr Shauna Watts. 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 help you diagnose whether you have PCOS. Why is not having a regular period a problem? Insulin resistance: what is this? How does it tie in with PCOS? Is there a cure for PCOS? Can you fall pregnant if you have it? When in your cycle is the best time to fall pregnant? What lifestyle changes can you make preconception to be as healthy as possible? How long should you be trying to conceive before you seek help? What are the risks of falling pregnant over the age of 35? What is AMH? Eggs: how many do women have? When should you freeze your eggs? How much does it cost? IVF: what is it? What does the process look like for a couple? Can you still miscarriage if you go through IVF? Birth plans: what are they? Expectations vs reality of childbirth. Why might you need an emergency C section during childbirth? How is this different to an elective C section? Birth trauma: what can you do to prevent this? How long is too long past your due date? Ectopic pregnancy: what is this? A piece of advice for her 20-something self. For more information and resources from Dr Peta: Visit her website, Instagram and Facebook pages. Check out the MotherSafe factsheets, Up the Duff by Kaz Cooke and Legs Up & Laughing by Vanessa Bates. Dr Peta Skilbeck has a Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMedSci), a Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FRANZCOG). Visit the website to access episodes or send Dr Shauna a message. Follow Dr Shauna and the podcast on social: Instagram: @‌allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts @‌drshaunawattsgp LinkedIn: Dr Shauna Watts

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 painful? 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 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 create systems and strategies to help throughout each stage of parenthood. In this episode, Dr Shauna and Suzie discuss: Career overview: working as an OT, mental health practitioner, in schools and becoming a parenting coach. Suzie’s personal story, raising her two children with big emotions. Why does parenting often come with a lot of guilt? Shauna’s story as a mother to her four children. Why are some children more difficult to parent than others? How can you get a child to persevere with a task that they find boring? Sensory issues: what are they? How do they affect neurodiverse children in particular? Losing screen time as a punishment: is this a good idea? Values based intentional parenting: what is it? Why it’s important to train children in certain types of behaviours. The major brain developments that occur for teenagers and toddlers. Why it’s important for you to make space for your child’s big emotions. How can you as a parent help if your child is struggling to make friends? Grandparents: how to navigate the fine line between supporting and overstepping? Time Outs: do naughty steps work? How can you help regulate your child’s emotions? A piece of advice for her 20-something self. For more information and resources from Suzie: Check out The Wonderful Society on Facebook for lots of free parenting resources. Watch the episode on Youtube here. Visit the website to access episodes or send Dr Shauna a message. Follow Dr Shauna and the podcast on social: Instagram: @‌allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts @‌drshaunawattsgp LinkedIn: Dr Shauna Watts

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 females? What can you do if you have a mismatched libido with your partner? The differences in arousal for males vs females. A role play of theoretical patients going to see a couple’s therapist. The importance of being vulnerable in a relationship. How to develop intimacy and the difference cultural and social factors that come into play. Should you see a couple’s therapist together, or separately? Affairs and infidelity: can you fix a relationship when a partner has been unfaithful? Common feelings and emotions that arise after an affair, and how to process them. What is non-sexual intimacy? How can you maintain intimacy if you’re feeling good and secure in your relationship? Modern marriage and how it differs to the traditional concept of marriage. How can you rebuild trust where it’s been lost in a relationship? Conflict between partners: money, parenting and communication. Linear vs relational conversations: what’s the difference? Tips for how to navigate parenting with your partner. What are the top two things to avoid to maintain a healthy relationship? Why do some men not want to see a female psychologist especially for couple's therapy? Pornography, addiction and how this impacts relationships. What are the most important things for having a happy and healthy long-term relationship or marriage? What if you feel, deep down, that the relationship is over? What does the term ‘consciously uncoupling’ mean? A piece of advice for her 20-something self. For more information and resources from Angelica: Visit her website, or book an appointment and visit her clinics in Sydney or the Gold Coast. Participate in a Couple’s Workshop (next occurring Saturday 18th May 2024) which includes 2 Masterclasses on Communication and Intimacy. You can also check out the Cool Kids Program which includes group work for pre-teens with anxiety, the next kicking off in Term 2. To find the additional resources Angelica mentioned, check out Esther Perel, Us: How Moving Relationships Beyond You and Me Creates More Love, Passion, and Understanding by Terry Real, The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: Creating Connection by Susan Johnson and Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski. Angelica Bilibio has an Honours degree in Psychology and a Masters in Clinical Psychology. Watch the episode on Youtube here. Visit the website to access episodes or send Dr Shauna a message. Follow Dr Shauna and the podcast on social: Instagram: @‌allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts @‌drshaunawattsgp LinkedIn: Dr Shauna Watts

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_withdrshaunawatts or contact her through the podcast website: www.allaboutyoupod.com.

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 breathing? How are we actually supposed to breathe? Is it better to breathe through your nose or mouth? Dysfunctional breathing: what is it? What causes it? Empty nose syndrome. Breath training: what is it? Is it just for adults, or children as well? What primary and secondary functions do breathing serve? Different types of breathing and rhythm patterns and when you should use them. The importance of breathing for healing. How does our breathing affect other parts of the body? The Wim Hoff method: what is it and why is it so popular? What happens when you go to see a breathing specialist? How does breathing relate to stress? Breathing for sleep, for calm and for insomnia. How does breathing affect sleep during the perimenopause and menopause? What impact does anxious breathing have on the body? Tips and strategies if you’re up at night struggling to sleep. Meditation and breathing. Tips for how to manage a panic attack. Sleep apnoea and ways to treat it. The benefits of breathing correctly. How to overcome overthinking and anxiety. Patient stories A piece of advice for her 20-something self. For more information and resources from Dr Rosalba: Visit her clinics at Avalon and Edgecliff. Visit her website and check out her Breathe Your Way to Calm workshop, explore breathing retraining or enrol in an online course. Check out Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor and The Wim Hof Method. Dr Rosalba Courtney has a PhD on the topic of dysfunctional breathing and breathing therapy and has published widely in the scientific literature and contributed to textbook chapters. Rosalba has developed a system called Integrative Breathing Therapy and trained health professionals from many disciplines including physiotherapy, psychology, speech and language pathology, osteopathy and integrative medicine. She is currently developing her first online certification course in Foundations of Integrative Breathing Therapy for Health Professionals. Watch the episode on Youtube here. Visit the website to access episodes or send Dr Shauna a message. Follow Dr Shauna and the podcast on social: Instagram: @‌allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts @‌drshaunawattsgp LinkedIn: Dr Shauna Watts 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. Follow Dr Shauna and the podcast on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts https://www.instagram.com/drshaunawattsgp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauna-watts-a903a5247

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.