All About You With Dr Shauna Watts

In this episode, Dr Shauna is joined by Professor Jayashri Kulkarni.    Jayashri is the founder and director of Her Centre Australia, the Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre and Head of the Department of Psychiatry at Monash University.   Throughout her 25 year career, Jayashri has conducted ground-breaking clinical research and is internationally acknowledged as a leader and expert in the field of Women’s Mental Health, in particular, for her innovative work on reproductive hormones and mental illness.  Her world-first research in hormones and mental health has led to the development of new treatments for women, and she developed and launched Australia’s first women’s mental health hospital at Cabrini Health in September 2021.   In this episode, Shauna and Jayashri discuss topics including: Career journey, passions and purpose Menopause and depression Symptoms to look for if you or someone you know is experiencing menopausal depression How hormone changes impact the brain The process of menopause Hormone replacement therapy Benefits and risks of HRT Menopause in younger women and the difference in symptoms PMS, PMDD and PME - what are they, the differences between them, symptoms to look out for Postnatal depression Hormones and mental health A piece of advice for her 20-something self   If you'd like to learn more about Women's Mental Health, you can register for the Her Centre Australia Short Course here.   For more tips and resources from Jayashri: Instagram: @hercentreaustralia  LinkedIn: Jayashri Kulkarni AM Website: Her Centre Australia   Watch episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/wqCmhyZMkic   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 the podcast on social: Instagram: @allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts LinkedIn: Dr Shauna Watts

In the very first episode of All About You, meet Dr Shauna Watts.   Shauna is a 40-something mum of 4 and a passionate family doctor. Her personal life journey and obsession with understanding all things health and wellness has led to the creation of this podcast, where she will share conversations with experts to explore a variety of topics, from the mainstream to the taboo.   Before we dive into the world of women's health, Shauna opens up about her childhood and early life, her family, career journey and what has led her to where she is today.   In this episode, Shauna discusses topics including: 👉🏽 Purpose - the 'why' behind launching All About You 👉🏽 Early life, childhood and growing up in Northern Ireland 👉🏽 Family unit - relationship with her parents and sister 👉🏽 Schooling, education and early passions 👉🏽 Going to University and becoming a doctor 👉🏽 Meeting her husband Peter, starting a family with their 4 children 👉🏽 Moving across the world to Australia 👉🏽 Career journey - from surgical theatre to becoming a GP, teaching medical students and junior doctors 👉🏽 The story behind founding her clinics - You by Dr Shauna Watts 👉🏽 Experiences as a patient herself and being the mother of a child with significant health problems 👉🏽 Family loss, breast cancer and the BRCA1 gene 👉🏽 Personal experience with perimenopause - from giving birth to becoming menopausal at 34 👉🏽 All About You Podcast - topics, guests and what's to come 👉🏽 A piece of advice for her 20-something self   Watch episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/i6tBtgHS-bc   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 along: Instagram: @allaboutyou_withdrshaunawatts LinkedIn: Dr Shauna Watts