All About You With Dr Shauna Watts

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In this episode, Dr Shauna is joined by Dr Ash Bowden, known to Central Coast locals as Doctor Do More. After moving to Australia from the UK, Ash worked as an Emergency Doctor for many years before his recent transition to become a GP. But it’s his passion for exercise that inspired him to create a step challenge, Move Against Cancer, raising money for the Cancer Council and encouraging movement at the same time.


In this episode, Dr Shauna and Dr Ash discuss:

  • His career journey from an emergency doctor to GP.
  • Personal experiences and passion for exercise.
  • Why is movement so important? Two key messages.
  • Common issues Ash saw in ED that could have been prevented by good exercising habits.
  • What can you do if you know you aren’t exercising enough, but don’t know where to start?
  • Evidence and research that shows the importance of movement for our health.
  • The importance of setting small, achievable goals.
  • Expectations and pressures brought on by technology and social media.
  • Prioritisation: how to put your health first within a busy lifestyle.
  • The impact of exercise in reducing All Cause Mortality (our risk of dying from anything).
  • How does exercise impact our brain health?
  • Exercise and cancer: what is the link?
  • What led to creating the annual step challenge encouraging exercise and raising money for Cancer Council.
  • Ideal weekly exercise routine for a 50 year old female.
  • Different types of exercise: pilates, strength, cardio and the benefits of each.
  • How much can you exercise while pregnant?
  • Back pain and exercise: how does movement correlate to pain relief?
  • What if you have a chronic condition that makes exercising difficult or unsafe?
  • Exercise for women during the perimenopause and menopause.
  • History of humankind and how the way we move has evolved over time.
  • Tips for people who work from home or have desk jobs to ensure you are moving enough during the week.
  • Weight loss culture and how this can be reinforced in mainstream gyms.
  • A piece of advice for his 20-something self.


    • For more information and resources from Ash:

    Visit his website, check out the blog for helpful tips or follow him on Instagram.


    Get a team together or register as an individual this September to Move Against Cancer.


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