Experts Reveal The Smart Way to Age Well! Menopause, Heart Health, Bone Strength & Longevity

Start 2026 With Clarity, Not Extreme ResolutionsA 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 lifeFollow 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-a903a524700:00:00 - Introduction00:00:37 - Understanding Your Body During Midlife00:01:54 - Lifestyle Changes for Heart Health00:03:43 - Supplements and Heart Health00:05:57 - The Impact of Smoking on Heart Health00:07:41 - Alcohol and Heart Health00:09:50 - Emotional Impact of Heart Disease00:12:16 - Osteoporosis and Menopause00:13:23 - Detecting Osteoporosis00:15:15 - Understanding Osteoporosis Screening00:16:08 - Identifying High Risk Groups for Osteoporosis00:17:57 - Preventing and Managing Osteoporosis00:18:52 - Promoting Bone Health from a Young Age00:20:16 - The Role of Alcohol in Bone Health00:20:41 - Rediscover You Program Advertisement00:21:26 - Addressing Alcohol and Hormone Imbalances00:23:38 - Understanding the Impact of Alcohol on Perimenopause Symptoms00:26:46 - The Overlap Between Perimenopause Symptoms and Alcohol Consumption00:28:03 - Addressing Cross Addiction and Boredom After Alcohol Withdrawal00:28:12 - Rebalancing the Brain's Reward Pathways After Alcohol Withdrawal00:30:27 - Exercise and Dopamine Replacement After Alcohol Withdrawal00:31:30 - Understanding Sexual Longevity00:32:31 - Lifestyle Factors Impacting Sexual Wellness00:33:29 - Stress and Its Impact on Heart Health00:34:46 - Risks of Extreme Exercise00:36:01 - Risks of Bodybuilding and Steroid Use00:37:48 - Dietary Interventions for Heart Health00:40:00 - Strength Training and Bone Health00:41:15 - Importance of Balance for Bone Health00:42:45 - Preventing Frailty and Maintaining Independence00:43:44 - 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 womenDisclaimer: 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.