Start 2026 With Clarity, Not Extreme Resolutions

A 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 life

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00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:37 - Understanding Your Body During Midlife

00:01:54 - Lifestyle Changes for Heart Health

00:03:43 - Supplements and Heart Health

00:05:57 - The Impact of Smoking on Heart Health

00:07:41 - Alcohol and Heart Health

00:09:50 - Emotional Impact of Heart Disease

00:12:16 - Osteoporosis and Menopause

00:13:23 - Detecting Osteoporosis

00:15:15 - Understanding Osteoporosis Screening

00:16:08 - Identifying High Risk Groups for Osteoporosis

00:17:57 - Preventing and Managing Osteoporosis

00:18:52 - Promoting Bone Health from a Young Age

00:20:16 - The Role of Alcohol in Bone Health

00:20:41 - Rediscover You Program Advertisement

00:21:26 - Addressing Alcohol and Hormone Imbalances

00:23:38 - Understanding the Impact of Alcohol on Perimenopause Symptoms

00:26:46 - The Overlap Between Perimenopause Symptoms and Alcohol Consumption

00:28:03 - Addressing Cross Addiction and Boredom After Alcohol Withdrawal

00:28:12 - Rebalancing the Brain's Reward Pathways After Alcohol Withdrawal

00:30:27 - Exercise and Dopamine Replacement After Alcohol Withdrawal

00:31:30 - Understanding Sexual Longevity

00:32:31 - Lifestyle Factors Impacting Sexual Wellness

00:33:29 - Stress and Its Impact on Heart Health

00:34:46 - Risks of Extreme Exercise

00:36:01 - Risks of Bodybuilding and Steroid Use

00:37:48 - Dietary Interventions for Heart Health

00:40:00 - Strength Training and Bone Health

00:41:15 - Importance of Balance for Bone Health

00:42:45 - Preventing Frailty and Maintaining Independence

00:43:44 - 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 women

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.