The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show
Welcome to The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, the podcast helping all women have a better second half. I’m Liz Earle and, with so many of us living longer than ever before, I’m on a mission to help women thrive in later life by investing in our health and wellbeing today. This means picking up good habits in our 20s and 30s, navigating the changes that come in our 40s and 50s and fortifying our bodies with everything we need to stay fit, flexible, sharp and energised in our 60s, 70s and beyond.
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Are you getting enough HRT? – with Liz Earle
On this Q&A podcast, Liz answers your queries on oestrodial, shilajit, and how to get enough fibre when dealing with food intolerances.
Liz looks at the optimum levels of oestrodial for Catherine, and takes a deep dive into shilajit - a black, sticky substance that is mainly found in mountainous regions - and shares why she has been adding it to her morning coffee.
And Liz also reveals how we can get enough fibre in our diet, particularly if you struggle to tolerate gluten or are coeliac.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Preventing heart disease in midlife women, with Dr Felice Gersh
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com for the chance to be featured on the show
Please note, on some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage and always honestly review. For more information please read our Affiliate Policy.
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Fasting, nutrition and hormones: Liz's longevity highlights
From nutrition tweaks to bio hacks, Liz reflects on some of our most fascinating podcast conversations on all things longevity to help ensure you're ageing well.
Liz also shares how she personally puts these experts' advice into practice, making them work for her daily routine.
There's nutritionist Aaron Deere on how our diet can negatively and positively impact how we age, clinical researcher Megan Ramos on fasting and autophagy for disease prevention and reversal, and longevity physician Sandra Kaufmann on why we need to pay more attention to senescent cells.
Liz also looks back at her conversations with Dr Harpal Bains on how our hormones are key for healthier ageing, Dr Lubna Khan-Salim on the impact of menopause on our skin, and fashion and skincare expert Trinny Woodall on her inside-out approach to prioritise long-term health.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Eat to beat disease in midlife, with Aaron Deere
- Intermittent fasting for women, with Megan Ramos
- The secret to slowing ageing, with Sandra Kaufmann
- The truth about improving longevity, with Dr Harpal Bains
- Avoid the anti-ageing trap, with Dr Lubna Khan-Salim
- How to fear less, with Trinny Woodall
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com for the chance to be featured on the show
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Are non-stick pans safe? – with Liz Earle
For this Q&A episode, Liz unpacks your questions on probiotics, gynaecologists versus endocrinologists, toxic-free cookware, and oestrogen after a hysterectomy.
Liz reveals whether we can overdo probiotics for Catherine, plus why we may be referred to a gynaecologist over an endocrinologist for HRT for another listener.
Eleanor also asks about non-toxic cookware recommendations, and Liz also takes a look at replacement oestrogen after a total hysterectomy for one woman, as well as living well on a budget.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- The Naked Pharmacy Gut Love - save 20% with LIZLOVES
- The truth about improving longevity, with Dr Harpal Bains
- Balance Menopause App
- Liz's favourite non-toxic cookware brands include Our Place, Green Pan and Le Creuset.
- BetterYou Vitamin D3 + K2 spray - save 15% with LIZLOVES
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com for the chance to be featured on the show
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Cholesterol and statins explained, with Dr Ellen Fallows
Confused about cholesterol? GP Dr Ellen Fallows joins Liz to unpack everything you need to know about cholesterol - and how to make personal choices between lifestyle interventions and medication.
Ellen reveals exactly what cholesterol is - and why it's important - and discusses with Liz how concerned we need to be about this fatty compound.
The episode also covers the optimum levels of cholesterol, the role of food and our diets here, and Ellen shares alternatives to statins, if we prefer not to go down that route.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Ellen Fallows on Instagram
- Visit Ellen's website
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com for the chance to be featured on the show
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Supplements on a budget - with Liz Earle
This week, Liz looks at your questions on hydration, budget-friendly supplements, body and bio-identical hormones, and testosterone in competitive sport.
Liz shares her hydration routine and takes a look at tap versus bottled water for Jane, advises Lisa on the best supplements to take when on a budget, and dives into Valerie's question on body and bio-identical hormones.
And Liz also shines the light on one listener's replacement hormone conundrum in competitive horse riding.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com for the chance to be featured on the show
Please note, on some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage and always honestly review. For more information please read our Affiliate Policy.
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Lose weight without dieting, with Emma Bardwell
Fed up with crash diets and fad weight loss advice? Registered nutritionist Emma Bardwell joins Liz to reveal how we can better manage our weight in midlife - without dieting or restriction.
Liz and Emma discuss dealing with body changes in menopause, strategies for bloating, and whether we can really treat menopause symptoms through diet alone.
The episode also takes a deep dive into the calorie counting debate, how we can hit our fibre, protein and plant points for fat loss, plus Emma shares her recipes to make hitting these goals easier.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- The 30g Plan by Emma Bardwell
- Follow Emma Bardwell on Instagram
- The Perimenopause Solution by Emma Bardwell
- Ki Kefir
- Bare Biology fish oils
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com for the chance to be featured on the show
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How old are you really? - with Nikolina Lauc
Curious to know your biological age and what it might tell you about your health? Liz chats to Nikolina Lauc, co-founder and CEO of GlycanAge, to reveal how we can turn back our biological clocks and prevent future disease through our glycans.
In this episode - brought to you by GlycanAge - Liz and Nikolina take a deep dive into the fascinating science of glycans, explain the differences between your chronological and biological age, and look at different factors that may affect the speed of ageing, such as stress, hormones, and exercise.
Nikolina reveals what a GlycanAge test can tell us about our longevity, plus how to use our results to optimise our health, and shares her basic strategies to lower our biological age and avoid disease in the future.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Save 15% at GlycanAge with the LIZLOVES code
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com for the chance to be featured on the show
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How to deal with itchy skin in menopause - with Liz Earle
On this podcast, Liz is covering your questions on vitamins for teens, itchy perimenopausal skin, cold water swimming, and the rise of NMN and NAD+.
Liz takes a look at helpful supplements for teenagers for mum-of-two Tash, and reveals what Claire can do about her newly dry and itchy skin in perimenopause.
She also investigates whether cold water swimming is a good idea with Reynaud's disease for one Instagram follower, plus looks at the concerns surrounding NMN and NAD+.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Save 15% at BetterYou with LIZLOVES
- Bare Biology Omega 3 supplements
- Save 15% at BioCare with LIZLOVES25
- Solgar supplements
- Optibac probiotics
- Save 15% at Wild Nutrition with code LIZLOVES
- Viridian supplements
- Save 15% at Love Liposomal with LIZLOVES
- Is NMN safe to take?
- All LIZLOVES affiliate discounts
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com for the chance to be featured on the show
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How to live disease-free for longer, with Andrew Steele
Can we really age in reverse? Physicist turned biologist Andrew Steele joins Liz to reveal how we can beat ageing and live free of disease.
Liz and Andrew discuss what nature can tell us about ageing, what's really happening inside our bodies as we get older, and what we can learn from zombie cells.
The episode also covers why longevity is a feminist issue, why genetics aren't as important as you think, and the simple lifestyle changes to make now to age more healthily.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Ageless: The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old by Andrew Steele
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com for the chance to be featured on the show
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Intermittent fasting explained - with Liz Earle
This week, Liz is taking on your questions on intermittent fasting, supplements for fertility and heart health.
Liz takes a look at the ins and outs of intermittent fasting, and its benefits for women, plus reveals her go-to supplements in midlife.
She shares what the research says about key vitamins, minerals and nutrients for fertility for Harriet. Plus, Liz also covers strategies for heart health for someone who can't take HRT.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Save 15% at Wild Nutrition with code LIZLOVES
- Save 15% at ARTAH with code LIZLOVES
- All LIZLOVES affiliate discounts
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com for the chance to be featured on the show
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How to be bolder in midlife, with Jo Good
Lacking self-confidence in midlife? Actress and broadcaster Jo Good joins Liz to reveal her confidence-boosting tips to help you be bolder and braver in all aspects.
Jo shares how she rediscovered herself in midlife, how the menopause - upon reflection - impacted her relationships, and what a better second half looks like for child-free women.
Liz and Jo also discuss midlife fashion rules and how to find what suits your shape, embracing a less-is-more approach for makeup, and their favourite skincare products for mature skin.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Jo Good on Instagram
- MTHK - save 10% with LIZLOVES (eye supporting supplements)
- Liz and Jo on Sheerluxe
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com or text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote our number – 07518 471846 - for the chance to be featured on the show
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Does red light therapy work? - with Liz Earle
This week, Liz dives into red light therapy, functional mushrooms, when to begin HRT, and fish oils for heart health.
From red light face masks to panels, Liz shares all on the effectiveness of red light therapy and its many touted benefits, and takes a look at lion’s mane mushrooms for Heather.
Liz also advises perimenopausal Suzanne on the best time to start HRT, and covers fish oils and heart health for Bridget.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Sunlighten - save 10% with LIZLOVES – Liz is a Sunlighten ambassador, learn more about why she loves the brand here.
- Ancient + Brave Collagen - save 20% with LIZLOVES
- Is your thyroid to blame for weight gain? - with Dr Amie Hornaman
- Bristol Fungarium lions mane tincture - save 15% with LIZLOVES
- Reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease, with Patrick Holford
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com for the chance to be featured on the show
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The truth about gum disease and Alzheimer's, with Dr Victoria Sampson
How much attention do you pay to your oral health? Functional dentist Dr Victoria Sampson joins Liz on this episode to reveal why changing how we care for our teeth and gums can have a huge impact on our long-term health.
Victoria and Liz discuss the chronic health conditions that gum disease increases the risk of - including Alzheimer’s, cancers, and diabetes - and the key signs of a poor oral microbiome.
They also cover how menopause impacts the mouth, simple daily strategies that can improve your oral health (including how to floss properly!), and whether we should avoid fluoride in our dental care products.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Food for the Brain
- Dr Victoria Sampson's Instagram
- SuperTeeth Prebiotic Soft Floss - save 15% through our link
- Oral B IO electric toothbrush
- BioMin toothpaste
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com for the chance to be featured on the show
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Is butter really bad for us? – with Liz Earle
Liz takes on your questions on butter versus margarine spreads, managing inflammation in perimenopause, and how we can help our partners' low testosterone levels.
Inside this episode, Marion asks whether butter is better for our health, and Liz gives advice to Hailey on what can be done about her husband's low testosterone levels.
And Liz helps Lucy manage lesser-known perimenopause symptoms and reveals her top advice to get inflammation under control.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- The Naked Pharmacy Ashwadisiac for Women - save 20% with LIZLOVES
- BioCare Butyric Acid - save 15% with LIZLOVES25
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com for the chance to be featured on the show
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Strength training in midlife for beginners, with David Vaux
Are you scared of using weights in your workouts? Firefighter turned osteopath David Vaux joins Liz on this podcast to reveal how to get started with strength training in midlife to put a spring back into your step.
David and Liz discuss why weight training should be a non-negotiable, top exercises to build strength and avoid frailty, plus why it's never too late to get stronger in midlife.
The episode also covers slow twitch versus fast twitch fibres, the surprising consequence of not prioritising sleep in midlife, and how best to deal with pain.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Stronger: How to Build Strength by David Vaux
- Stronger Consulting website
- Minimal loading YouTube video
- The foundational 10 YouTube video
- Why strong bones save lives, with Kate Muir
- Grip Like a Gorilla book
- What chronic illness taught me, with Lily Earle
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com or leave a voicemail, text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote our number – 07518 471846 for the chance to be featured on the show
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A beginner's guide to collagen – with Liz Earle
Liz dives into your questions on collagen supplements, HRT in later life and brain tumour risk, and alleviating arthritis symptoms.
Polly asks how she can find an effective collagen supplement and what benefits she can expect, and Liz shares her thoughts on taking HRT in later life for Nas.
Liz also advises Carol on better managing her arthritis in midlife.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Ancient + Brave True Collagen - save 20% with LIZLOVES
- Ingenious Collagen+ - save 15% with LIZLOVES
- Wild Nutrition Organic TurmaForte Turmeric - save 15% with LIZLOVES
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com for the chance to be featured on the show
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Fibre vs protein - which is most important? - with Dr Rupy Aujla
How do we get enough protein without compromising on fibre? GP and The Doctor’s Kitchen founder Dr Rupy Aujla joins Liz to reveal how we can hit both our protein and fibre goals in midlife.
Liz and Rupy discuss both the quality and quantities of protein you really need to support health and longevity, and the many roles of this macronutrient in the body.
Rupy also shares the best types of protein out there, the differences between animal-derived and plant-based, and reveals why protein powders aren't all created equal.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Dr Rupy Aujla on Instagram
- Visit the Doctor's Kitchen website
- Order Healthy High Protein by Dr Rupy Aujla
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com or leave a voicemail, text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote our number - 07518 471846 for the chance to be featured on the show
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The truth about oxalates - with Liz Earle
This week, Liz is back answering your questions on menopause and cardiovascular disease, sleep, and oxalates.
Liz dives into Alison's question on menopause, cardiovascular disease and HRT, and reveals her top tips for getting a good night's sleep for Louise.
And she also covers whether we should be avoiding oxalates for Pat.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Balance Menopause app
- Ocushield - save 20% with LIZLOVES
- Lifecode GX
- Zoe test
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com for the chance to be featured on the show
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The secret to a good night's sleep, with Heather Darwall-Smith
Is it time to hit the refresh button on the way we think about sleep? Psychotherapist Heather Darwall-Smith joins Liz on this podcast to reveal the secrets to getting a good night's sleep.
Heather shares why sleep apps and trackers can be counterintuitive, the small daily habits that can transform our slumber, and how we can properly achieve rest.
They also discuss how neurodivergence may impact sleep as well as our hormones, plus the importance of morning sunlight.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Heather Darwall-Smith on Instagram
- Visit Heather's website
- Buy How to Be Awake book
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com or leave a voicemail, text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote our number – 07518 471846 for the chance to be featured on the show
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How to shift belly fat in midlife - with Liz Earle
Liz is tackling your questions on shifting belly fat in midlife, CBD oil for period pain, and managing perimenopause.
Liz reveals whether CBD can be beneficial for period pain for Bee (and other helpful strategies to deal with PMS symptoms) plus answers Lisa's question on whether she should be calorie counting and following a low fat diet for better weight management in midlife.
And she also shares Angela advice to help her relieve her perimenopause symptoms.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Grass & Co CBD
- The pill, HRT and medical gaslighting, with Kate Muir
- The midlife muscle crisis, with Dr Gabrielle Lyon
- ARTAH Metabolic Fix with Berberine - save 15% with LIZLOVES
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com for the chance to be featured on the show
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How to be strong at any age, with Jacqueline Hooton
How old do you feel, as opposed to how old you really are? Personal trainer Jacqueline Hooton joins Liz on this podcast to reveal how to embrace your ageing body by keeping as active as possible.
Liz and Jacqueline discuss how to design a sustainable fitness routine in midlife for bone and cardiovascular health, mobility and balance, plus why we should put more focus on ageing well than appearance when it comes to exercise.
They also share advice on feeling confident in whatever we wear, exercises we need to do for health span, and how to have fun with exercise.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Her Garden Gym Instagram
- Strong by Jacqueline Hooton
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com or leave a voicemail, text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote our number – 07518 471846 for the chance to be featured on the show
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Can a healthy diet improve ADHD? – with Liz Earle
This week, Liz is tackling your questions on managing ADHD in teenagers, supporting postpartum health, and how to handle midlife hair loss.
Liz shares advice with Hannah to get her postpartum health back on track with small nutrition, exercise and lifestyle wins, and discusses ways we can support teenagers with ADHD and/or focus.
And Liz also reveals her top tips for dealing with hair loss - and why it is so common in menopause.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- The Naked Pharmacy Saffrosun - 20% off with LIZLOVES
- All LIZLOVES discount codes
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com or leave a voicemail, text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote our number – 07518 471846 for the chance to be featured on the show.
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How to stop doubting yourself, with Tara Mohr
Are you your own worst critic? Expert in women's leadership and wellbeing Tara Mohr chats to Liz on this podcast to reveal how to find your calling, have courage, and play big in midlife.
Liz and Tara discuss how we can stop doubting ourselves as women, share advice on playing bigger in our personal and professional lives, plus how we can let go of people pleasing.
The episode also dives into confidence and self-trust building hacks, dealing with criticism, and Tara reveals how giving up sugar was transformative for her.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Tara Mohr on Instagram
- Playing Big by Tara Mohr
- Tara Mohr website
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com or text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote our number – 07518 471846 - for the chance to be featured on the show
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Glutathione – what you need to know - with Liz Earle
This week, Liz is offering guidance and advice on how to healthily gain weight, deal with incontinence, and why liposomal glutathione can be a game-changer for midlife women.
Liz shines a light for Mary on the causes of urinary and bowel incontinence and what can be done about it, and shares nutrition and exercise fundamentals on how to gain weight healthily and sustainably while needing to cut carbohydrates.
Finally, Liz takes a deep dive into liposomal glutathione and all of its benefits for Debra.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Optibac For Women - with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus and lacticaseibacillus reuteri
- The Naked Pharmacy Gut Love with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus and lacticaseibacillus reuteri - save 20% with LIZLOVES
- Gina 10 Micrograms Vaginal Tablets
- The truth about your pelvic floor health, with Clare Bourne
- Everything you need to know about HRT and more, Dr Rebecca Lewis
- The impact of bladder issues, with Professor Vik Khullar
- Ways to tackle bladder weakness - YouTube
- The truth about improving longevity, with Dr Harpal Bains
- Youth & Earth Liposomal Glutathione - save up to 25% with LIZLOVES
- All LIZLOVES discount codes
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com or WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote our number – 07518 471846 for the chance to be featured on the shop
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Menopause, midlife finances, and divorce, with Katie Taylor
Has the menopause impacted your career? Katie Taylor, founder of The Latte Lounge, joins Liz on this podcast to reveal how the 'sandwich' generation can find work-life balance, pivot careers in midlife and better manage finances into retirement.
In this episode, Katie shares what led her to found her company, how we can better to support women in the workplace, and outlines employment rights when it comes to menopause.
They also give advice on returning to work after a career break and how to build your confidence, financial wellbeing, plus navigating divorce and relationship breakdown.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- The Latte Lounge Instagram
- Midlife Matters by Katie Taylor
- Breast cancer treatments and HRT with Professor Michael Baum
- Breast health with Professor Michael Baum
- Understanding breast cancer with Professor Michael Baum
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com or text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote our number – 07518 471846 - for the chance to be featured on the show
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Midlife glucose hacks you need to know, with Dr Amy McKenzie
Often find your energy levels crashing in the afternoon? Metabolic health expert and Director of Clinical and Medical Affairs at Abbott’s Lingo Business Dr Amy McKenzie joins Liz on this podcast to reveal how to not only eat right, but how to eat what’s right for you, too.
Inside this episode - brought to you by Lingo - Liz and Dr Amy discuss the role glucose plays in our body, how it can affect how we feel from day to day, plus the impact of age and menopause.
They also cover how Lingo, a biosensor and app, can help to track and understand glucose levels in real time, and share nutrition and lifestyle fundamentals that can help people create healthier habits.
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Skincare to banish dark spots - with Liz Earle
This week, Liz is revealing all on skincare for hyperpigmentation, methylated vitamins for midlife, and how to tell if you are menopausal.
Liz reveals her supplement must-haves for Kerri-Anne and how to source the best out there, takes a deep dive into methylated vitamins for Sandra, and gives skincare advice to help Marta banish dark spots.
Plus, Liz helps Helen understand whether she has hit the menopause, and shouts out the benefits of testosterone for Pam.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Doctor Seaweed - save 20% with LIZLOVES
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- Listen to Reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease, with Patrick Holford
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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The truth about your pelvic floor health, with Clare Bourne
Have you noticed changes in your pelvic health with age? Pelvic health physiotherapist Clare Bourne joins Liz to reveal why there is more to our pelvic health than just our pelvic floor.
Clare shares common mistakes we make with kegel exercises, simple tips to improve going to the loo, and other lifestyle changes we can adopt to improve our pelvic floor.
Liz and Clare discuss what can be done about pelvic organ prolapse (and share why it's not always just an issue seen in later life), cover urinary and fecal incontinence, and reveal the life-changing and life-saving benefits of vaginal oestrogen.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Strong Foundations by Clare Bourne
- POGP free resources
- Clare Bourne's website
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com OR leave a voicemail, text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote our number - 07518 471846 for the chance to be featured on the show
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Do I need a protein powder? – with Liz Earle
This week, Liz is answering your questions on fashion in your fifties, dating when grieving, protein powders, and vaginal oestrogen.
Inside this episode, Liz gives her top tips to Hope on finding her style in her 50s, and covers all-things vaginal oestrogen for Diane and SD.
Liz also shares her advice for dating when dealing with grief in midlife, and reveals her thoughts on protein powders for Marion.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Trinny Woodall on Instagram
- My Best Friend's Wardrobe
- Aspiga website - get free P&P with the code LIZLOVES
- The midlife muscle crisis, with Gabriella Lyon
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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Why strong bones save lives, with Kate Muir
With 50% of women over the age of 50 expected to get a fracture due to osteoporosis, women's health expert and campaigner Kate Muir joins Liz to ask why our bone health isn't getting airtime.
Kate and Liz discuss how our hormones can help to protect our bones, why we need to include bone flexibility in conversations about density, plus why midlife women especially need to lift weights.
The episode also covers the cost of osteoporosis on the NHS, how ethnicity impacts the onset of menopause, and lifestyle factors that may impact younger woman's bones in later life.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Kate Muir on Instagram
- Follow Dr Vonda Wright on Instagram
- The Royal Osteoporosis website
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com or leave a voicemail, text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote our number - 07518 471846 for the chance to be featured on the show
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Why can’t I lose weight in midlife? – with Liz Earle
In this week's Q&A episode, Liz reveals how Claire can manage her menopause symptoms without HRT with better nutrition, strategies to support mental health, exercise, and potentially helpful herbs.
She also shares her tips and experience of online dating in midlife with Natasha, and shares her favourite kefir brands with Arabella.
Plus, Liz advises Jacqueline on how to better manage her weight in midlife to lose fat and gain muscle (and why she might want to stop counting calories!).
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Liz's guide to online dating in midlife YouTube
- The Ivory Towers website
- Nourish Kefir Starter Cultures
- Brown Cow Organic Kefir
- KI Kefir
- The Chuckling Goat kefir
- How to make kefir at home YouTube
- Follow Mary Claire Haver on Instagram
- Shop Liz’s favourite supplements
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com or leave a voicemail, text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote our number – 07518 471846 for the chance to be featured on the shop
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What to eat to beat disease, with Dr William Li
Do you have a 'healthy' appetite? World-leading physician Dr William Li joins Liz to reveal what we should be eating to beat disease - and to prevent it from returning.
In this episode, Liz and William discuss why the focus should be on preventing chronic diseases than treating them, and take a deep dive into angiogenesis, cancer and our diets.
William also shares foods that can cause inflammation in the body, his three go-to drinks for longevity, and reveals what he really thinks about pesticides.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Read Eat To Beat Disease by Dr William Li
- Follow William on Instagram
- Visit William's website
- Visit The Angiogenisis Foundation website
- Listen to Can food help you beat cancer? - with Sheila Dillon
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com or leave a voicemail, text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote our number - 07518 471846 for the chance to be featured on the show
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Am I too old to start HRT? - with Liz Earle
From supporting local farms to starting HRT in later life, Liz is back answering your questions for our latest Q&A episode.
Liz helps Sue better understand why she is struggling with constipation in menopause (and what can be done about it), and shares advice with Kim on how she can find local organic produce.
Plus, Liz sheds light on Lesley's concerns of whether she is able to start HRT at age 64, and highlights Wendy's concerns over Oestrogel versus Oestrodose.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- MPOWDER supplements (formerly known as Liminal) - save 15% with LIZLOVES
- The Better Menopause supplements - save 20% with LIZLOVES
- Oestrodose vs Oestrogel - what you need to know
- Shop Liz’s favourite supplements
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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Preventing heart disease in midlife women, with Dr Felice Gersh
As heart disease is the number one killer of women worldwide, multi-award winning physician Dr Felice Gersh joins Liz to reveal the connections between this chronic condition and our hormones.
Liz and Felice discuss why heart issues are more common in midlife women, the realities of broken heart syndrome, and how we can optimise our cardiovascular health through our lifestyle and hormones.
Felice also shares how HRT may be able to prevent cardiovascular disease, plus why cholesterol often increases in menopause.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Learn more about Dr Gersh's newsletter, medical practice, social media, free e-book and online course
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com OR leave a voicemail, text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote our number - 07518 471846 for the chance to be featured on the show
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Are you eating enough plants? – with Liz Earle
Liz Earle tackles more questions from our listeners - from simple ways to ensure you are eating enough veggies to supplements you might be missing out on in midlife.
Liz answers Sue's question on how get more plants into her diet to improve her gut health, and helps Chloe to determine whether her supplement stack is helping her to age well - and what might be missing.
Plus, Liz reveals her best advice for maintaining health and wellbeing in older age.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Fake food, fasting and the protein debate, with Professor Tim Spector
- Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease, with Patrick Holford
- The benefits of magnesium for menopause and beyond
- Shop Liz's favourite supplements
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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How to live well for longer, with Dr Harpal Bains
Curious how you can improve your health span? Dr Harpal Bains, an expert in longevity medicine, joins Liz to reveal the effect hormones, vitamins and medical supplements can have on longevity.
Harpal and Liz discuss how we can shift from cure to prevention when it comes to age-related diseases., normalising versus optimising testosterone levels as we age, and the importance of cholesterol for our brain health.
They also cover other surprising lifestyle changes that can help to support longevity and health span.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Visit the Harpal Clinic website
- Learn more about Rapamycin and longevity
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com OR leave a voicemail, text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote our number - 07518 471846 for the chance to be featured on the show
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Dry skin, supplements and menopause without HRT, with Liz Earle
In our first official Q&A episode, Liz Earle answers your midlife conundrums and concerns - be it picking the right supplements for your needs, or managing menopause without HRT.
Liz helps Jo - who is low in iron plus vitamins B12 and D - to understand what supplements she needs in midlife, and shares advice with Pam on how to curate a better fitness routine.
Liz also reveals her expert skincare advice to give Victoria's dry winter skin back its glow, and reveals what Susie can do to manage her menopause symptoms without HRT.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- BetterYou supplements - save 15% with LIZLOVES
- Eko Botanicals Makeda Radiance Ageless Botanical Oil - save 20% wit LIZLOVES
- By Sarah Saviour Moisture Mask - save 20% with LIZLOVES
- Evolve Beauty Blue Tansy Beauty Balm - save 20% with LIZLOVES
- Made of More Night Soufflé - save 20% with LIZLOVES
- Oestrogen Matters by Avrum Bluming
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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Midlife weight loss advice: Liz's pick of what works
Finding it harder than ever to lose fat or maintain a healthy weight as you've moved into midlife? Liz shares weight loss advice for midlife women from top experts from our podcast archives for this episode.
Liz also reveals her personal tips and tricks for maintaining a healthy, happy weight - the importance of protein, her go-to breakfasts and snacks, and her experience of intermittent fasting.
In this episode, there's Dr Andrew Jenkinson on bariatric surgery and how our hormones control our appetite, Dr Chris Van Tulleken on what ultra-processed foods are really doing to our bodies, and nutritionist Aaron Deere on how our nutritional needs change with age.
Meanwhile, Dr Gabrielle Lyon discusses the midlife muscle crisis, clinical researcher Megan Ramos reveals whether midlife women should practice intermittent fasting, and author Johann Hari shares his experience - and perspective - of weight loss drugs.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Listen to Why willpower won't help you lose weight, with Dr Andrew Jenkinson
- Listen to What ultra-processed food is really doing to our bodies, with Dr Chris Van Tulleken
- Listen to Eat to beat disease in midlife, with Aaron Deere
- Listen to The midlife muscle crisis, with Dr Gabrielle Lyon
- Listen to Intermittent fasting for women, with Megan Ramos
- Listen to Are weight loss drugs too good to be true? - with Johann Hari
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com OR leave a voicemail, text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote our number - 07518 471846 for the chance to be featured on the show
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Habits to keep you healthy in midlife, with Rose Ferguson
Want to build better habits in 2025? Nutritionist and 90s model Rose Ferguson joins Liz to reveal the healthy habits in midlife that can build your strength, improve energy and help you shift any stubborn weight gain.
Rose and Liz discuss body image in the world of modelling, how to learn what you body needs through diagnostic testing, and their go-to strategies for lowering stress.
They also cover picking the right supplements for you and their personal midlife favourites, such as creatine and maca root.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Rose Ferguson on Instagram
- Visit Rose’s online platform, R Health Club
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com or leave a voicemail, text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voice note using our number - 07518 471846 - for the chance to be featured on the show
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Eat fat to lose fat, with Davinia Taylor
Do you struggle with keeping your cravings under control? Actor-turned-biohacker Davinia Taylor joins Liz to reveal how to change your diet for better weight management, healthy hormones and stable energy levels.
Davinia shares how she got her zest for life back through nutrition, and the simple strategies she uses to keep cravings under control. Liz and Davinia talk through ketogenic diets and how eating fats can result in fat loss, plus the carbohydrates you should choose and - importantly - when to eat them.
Davinia also reveals her thoughts on weight loss jabs, intermittent fasting and what to look for when choosing a protein powder.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase It's Not A Diet by Davinia Taylor
- Purchase Hack Your Hormones by Davinia Taylor
- Visit the WillPowders website
- Follow Davinia on Instagram
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Do you need a detox? – with Bernie Harrison
Feeling sluggish lately? Nutritional therapist Bernie Harrison joins Liz to share advice on how we can naturally support our body's detoxification processes.
Liz and Bernie reveal the surprising links between toxins and hormone health, plus the tell-tale signs that your liver isn't functioning properly or is overburdened.
This episode, brought to you in partnership with BioCare, also covers supplements and key nutrients that can support detoxification, endocrine disrupting chemicals, and simple lifestyle tweaks we can make to help eliminate toxins.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Use the LIZLOVES25 code to save 15% on BioCare's Glutathione Complex
- Use the LIZLOVES25 code to save 15% on BioCare's Liver Cleanse Complex
- Learn more about the Clean 15 and the Dirty Dozen
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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How to tone up in midlife, with Sally Gunnell
Do you struggle to stay consistent with exercise? World, Olympic, European, and Commonwealth champion Sally Gunnell joins Liz to reveal her advice on how to get fit in midlife.
Sally shares how to get back to basics with exercise in midlife and how to stick to your goals, plus Liz and Sally discuss the importance of keeping mobile with age.
The episode also covers why we shouldn't be scared of lifting weights in midlife, supplements to support muscle mass, and how to get enough protein.
Sally also shares her secrets to a better second half, weight management advice, and her weekly workout split.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Sally Gunnell on Instagram
- Visit Sally's website
- Follow the Lifes Hurdle Instagram
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Fasting, cholesterol, and body positivity, with Liz Earle
Want to eat well and move well in midlife? Liz Earle sits down to answer your diet and exercise questions to help you have your best year yet - from protein goals and cholesterol concerns, to losing fat and gaining muscle.
In this episode, Liz answers Carolyn's question on finding her maintenance weight, shares advice with Rhian on whether her hormones are affecting weight loss, and helps Anita better understand calorie counting and calorie deficits.
Liz also offers guidance to Nicki on her cholesterol conundrum, covers fat loss and muscle gain for Sonia, makes suggestions for Penny who is struggling with her changing body, reveals her favourite high protein breakfast ideas for Niamh, and helps Jan find her mojo for 2025.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Liz's high protein banana smoothie recipe
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Alzheimer's, midlife sex, and sunlight: Liz's 2024 highlights
As 2024 draws to a close, Liz reflects on some of our most impactful podcast conversations over the last year that offer valuable insights into how we can thrive in the new year ahead.
Liz also reveals your favourite episodes from 2024 and why they resonated most with you.
The episode shares highlights from Patrick Holford on reducing our risk of Alzheimer's disease, Liz's candid chat with Gabby Logan on finding love online, Sam Evans on transforming your sex life in midlife, Kate Muir on the truth about the pill, Dr Lubna Khan-Salim on how our hormones affect our skin and appearance, and Dr Leland Stillman on the importance of sunlight for wellbeing.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Listen to Reduce you risk of Alzheimer's disease, with Patrick Holford
- Listen to Liz's secrets to a better second half, with Gabby Logan
- Listen to Transform your sexual pleasure in midlife, with Sam Evans
- Listen to The pill, HRT and medical gaslighting, with Kate Muir
- Listen to Avoid the anti-aging trap, with Dr Lubna Khan-Salim
- Listen to Are we too shy of the sun? - with Dr Leland Stillman
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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How to look and feel better with age, with Tracey Woodward
Want to make positive change for yourself? Beauty expert Tracey Woodward joins Liz to share her better second half secrets for weight loss, healing from trauma, and making yourself number one.
Tracey reveals her astonishing childhood and how she carved a new path for herself after witnessing crime, drug abuse and violence growing up.
Plus, Tracey talks Liz through how she has healed from abandonment issues, her cancer diagnosis, and how she reversed type 2 diabetes.
Liz and Tracey also discuss their favourite skincare ingredients and tools, and why they're both fans of positive affirmations, cold showers and body brushing in midlife.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Visit Their World website
- Visit the 18 Keys website
- Vist the Diome website
- Visit the Ice Health website
- Purchase a facial brush
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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How a nutrition expert eats at Christmas, with Lucinda Miller
Do we have to miss out at Christmas to keep our nutrition goals on track? Family naturopath and functional medicine practitioner Lucinda Miller reveals the simple diet tweaks we can make to ensure we're eating healthily yet enjoying the festivities.
Lucinda shares what a typical December day on a plate looks like for her family and what's on her Christmas day menu, plus gives advice on how we can make healthier choices when eating out or at parties.
Liz and Lucinda discuss navigating alcohol through the celebrations, how to beat bloating, and classic Christmas dishes with surprising wellbeing wins.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Lucinda on Instagram
- Visit the Nature Doc website
- Purchase Brain Brilliance by Lucinda Miller
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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The truth about coming off antidepressants, with Dr Mark Horowitz
With a surge in mental health medication prescribing in the UK in recent years, Dr Mark Horowitz, a clinical research fellow in psychiatry, joins Liz to reveal the truth about antidepressants.
Mark talks Liz through the physical and psychological difficulties of coming off mental health medication, plus why there should be more warning about side effects when initially prescribing.
They also chat about the chemical imbalance theory of depression and what these drugs really do in our brains. Mark also shares his advice on how to safely taper down when it's time to come off medication.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Visit Dr Mark Horowitz's website
- Listen to Debunking the chemical imbalance theory of depression, with Professor Joanna Moncrieff
- Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines (UK)
- Graphs discussed in episodes
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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How to stop eating ultra-processed foods, with Nichola Ludlam-Raine
With the health hazards of ultra-processed foods becoming all the more apparent, nutritionist Nichola Ludlam-Raine joins Liz to reveal how we can cut UPFs out of our diet without losing the foods we love.
Nichola shares advice on how to identify a UPF, the nutritional differences between these kinds of foods and whether they should be avoided at all costs.
Liz and Nichola also discuss how people with allergies can navigate ultra-processed foods, share simple advice to create better eating habits that will stick, and reveal why food manufacturers must take more responsibility with labelling.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Buy How Not To Eat Ultra-Processed, by Nichola Ludlam-Raine
- Follow Nichola on Instagram
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Eat your brain happy, with Stephanie J Moore
Do you consider your brain health when doing your weekly food shop? Clinical nutritionist Stephanie Moore joins Liz to share how we can better nourish our brains through what we eat.
Liz and Stephanie talk through the extent that diet may be impacting our poor mental health, plus they discuss how recovery from stress and trauma may be linked to nutritional deficiencies.
They also cover the chemical imbalance theory of depression, share practical advice on improving digestion and cleaning up our diet, and why our brains need cholesterol.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase Eat Your Brain Happy by Stephanie Moore
- Follow Stephanie on Instagram
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Do you need a digital detox? – with Elaine Kasket
How much time do you spend on your phone or a computer each day? With one in five people in the UK hitting burnout, leading cyber psychologist Elaine Kasket joins Liz to reveal what social media and technology are really doing to our health.
Elaine talks Liz through how technology may be impacting our mental health and relationships, and how we can maximise our social connections, plus shares advice on how we can reboot our relationship with the digital world.
The episode also covers some of the positives of modern technology, how to avoid comparison stealing your joy on social media, setting healthy boundaries with tech in the workplace, and our digital footprint after death.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase Reset: Rethinking Your Digital World for a Happier Life, by Elaine Kasket
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Is a lack of nature making you ill? - With Kathy Willis
Do you manage to get out in nature every day for just 20 minutes? Biodiversity professor Kathy Willis joins Liz on this podcast to question whether not spending enough time outdoors is making us sick.
Kathy reveals the links between the amount of green space in our lives and better health, mood and longevity, and shares practical advice on how we can get more nature into our homes to reap these benefits, too.
Plus, Kathy and Liz discuss whether a lack of trees may be causing certain health conditions, how plants can enhance our lives (even helping us to fight cancer!), and why you might want to swap your carpets for wooden floors in your home.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase Good Nature by Kathy Willis
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Are women depressed or oppressed? – with Dr Linda Gask
With one in five women compared to one in eight men experiencing a common mental health issue in the UK, psychiatrist Linda Gask joins Liz to explore how mental health care is failing the sisterhood.
Liz and Linda question why so many more women than men are affected by anxiety, low mood, depression, and other mental health challenges, and they discuss the scores of societal pressures women face that may be contributing here.
Linda also shares her thoughts on medication for mental health, the prevalence of medical misogyny and gaslighting, and provides practical advice on getting the right support for your needs.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase Out of Her Mind by Linda Gask
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Why you need collagen in midlife, with Jo Woodhurst
Dealing with creaky joints, lacklustre hair and skin that's lost its bounce? Jo Woodhurst, Head of Nutrition at Ancient + Brave, joins Liz to reveal why collagen supplements are a midlife must.
Liz and Jo discuss how collagen declines with age, the physical signs we may notice, lifestyle choices that can affect production of this protein, and the significant connection between oestrogen levels and collagen.
In this episode brought to you in partnership with Ancient + Brave, Liz and Jo talk through how collagen may benefit our blood sugar balance, metabolism, heart and gut health, and share advice on selecting a high quality, effective supplement that is right for you.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Save 20% on Ancient + Brave's Collagen (and across the website) with the LIZLOVES affiliate code
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Fake food, fasting and the protein debate, with Tim Spector
How many different plants do you eat a week? Gut health expert Tim Spector joins Liz to share how we can improve our diet and gut microbiome to overhaul our health with his six key principles.
In this episode, Tim - who is a Professor of Epidemiology at King's College, London - reveals how a mini-stroke served as a much-needed wake-up call to pivot his attitude to food and nutrition.
Tim and Liz chat through whether you can tell how healthy you are by looking at your gut microbiome diversity, why it might be time to scrap calorie counting, and the magic number of plants we should be eating every week.
They also cover how to get more fermented foods into your diet, and Tim shares his thoughts on longer periods of fasting, following Liz's recent stint at a well-known fasting clinic.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase the Food for Life Cookbook
- Follow Tim Spector on Instagram
- Visit the Zoe website
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Liz answers YOUR menopause and HRT questions
In a menopause muddle? In this Menopause Day special, Liz sits down to answer YOUR questions on the menopause - from HRT conundrums to body image worries.
In this episode, Liz gives advice to Valentine on whether she should take HRT despite having no menopause symptoms, answers Jane's question on whether she can start HRT at age 60, helps Julie to find the right type of HRT for her, and shares advice on vaginal oestrogen for Jane.
Meanwhile, Liz covers pelvic floor and prolapse for Lesley, helps Tina with breast pain and her body image worries, shares her own personal experience with HRT for Sophia, and reveals an ideal menopausal breakfast for Jo.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase Oestrogen Matters by Avrum Bluming
- Visit the Balance website
- Purchase the Pelvic Floor Bible by Jane Simpson
- Purchase Me & My Menopausal Vagina by Jane Lewis
- Listen to our podcast with Gabrielle Lyon on protein
- Listen to our podcast with Dr Rachel Rubin on vaginal oestrogen
- Listen to our podcast with Dr Milli Raizada on hormone health
- Listen to our podcast with Dr Louise Newson on the practicalities of HRT
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Menopause, HRT, libido and weight gain: Liz's menopause highlights
In honour of World Menopause Month, Liz reflects on some of our most fascinating podcast conversations on all things menopause - from libido to weight gain, oestrogen to testosterone - to help you better navigate this often tricky transition.
Liz reveals the biggest menopause revelations that she found most startling, and considers her own personal journey with menopause and HRT.
This episode shares highlights from Avrum Bluming on what oestrogen is and why it matters, Dr Louise Newson on getting back to basics with HRT, Dr Sarah Hillman on developing a testosterone patch, Dr Rachel Rubin on genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), Dr Kuki Avery and Dr Laura Flexer on bone health, and Pauline Cox on oestrogen and metabolic health.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Listen to What oestrogen is why it matters, with Avrum Bluming
- Listen to The practicalities of HRT, with Dr Louise Newson
- Listen to Developing the world's first testosterone patch, with Dr Sarah Hillman
- Listen to Vaginal oestrogen could save your life, with Dr Rachel Rubin
- Listen to Oestrogen and bone health, with Dr Kuki Avery and Dr Laura Flexer
- Listen to Eating for hormones, with Pauline Cox
- Follow Kate Muir on Instagram
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Why relationships fail in midlife, with Anna Williamson
How do you feel about your relationship - or relationship status - right now? Therapist Anna Williamson joins Liz to reveal how to successfully navigate romantic relationships in midlife.
Anna, who you may recognise from Channel 4 series Celebs Go Dating, shares her top tips for midlife women who want to dip their toes into the dating pool, and Liz discusses her own experience of looking for love online.
They also cover the importance of dating outside of your 'type', and Anna reveals the key difference between a successful and unsuccessful she sees time and time again in her role as a therapist.
Liz and Anna also discuss how we can successfully navigate periods of change, such as menopause, children leaving home, and retirement, how to identify abusive patterns, and the three questions to ask yourself before leaving a relationship.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Anna Williamson on Instagram
- Listen to the LuAnna podcast
- Listen to the Experian Cost of Loving podcast
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Don't make these body clock mistakes, with Lynne Peeples
Are you a morning lark or night owl? Investigative journalist Lynne Peeples joins Liz to explore the fascinating science of circadian rhythms and how surprising aspects of modern lifestyles might be threatening our internal body clocks.
Lynne reveals whether we should live according to sunrise and sunset, the optimal eating windows for circadian hygiene, and how becoming more in tune with our body clocks can help weight management and sleep.
Liz and Lynne also talk through the links between fluctuating oestrogen levels and disrupted circadian rhythms in menopause and midlife.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Visit Lynne's website and buy The Inner Clock
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Is ultra-processed food changing your brain? - with Lucinda Miller
Are ultra-processed foods affecting our brain health? Family naturopath and functional medicine practitioner Lucinda Miller joins Liz on this podcast to reveal how what we put into our mouths influences what happens in our brains.
Lucinda talks Liz through the links between ultra-processed foods and how they may affect our character, attention and behaviour. Plus, they discuss the emerging science surrounding the genetic components of conditions such as ADHD.
And Lucinda also reveals the key foods for brain health and overall wellbeing for ourselves, our children and our grandchildren. This episode also explores the potential benefits of botanicals such as saffron and lion's mane for neurodivergent brains.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Lucinda on Instagram
- Visit the Nature Doc website
- Purchase Brain Brilliance by Lucinda Miller
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Are you drinking too much alcohol in midlife? - with Dr Nzinga Harrison
With one in three women saying they drink more alcohol since becoming peri or menopausal, Dr Nzinga Harrison joins Liz on this podcast to share why she wants us to rethink what we know about drug and alcohol addiction.
In this episode, Nzinga, who is board-certified in psychiatry and addiction medicine, talks Liz through why the menopause may alter our relationship with alcohol, and emphasises that addiction is treatable and chronic, rather than being a choice or a moral failure.
Nzinga shares a four-question screener known as CAGE, which you can do yourself to identify whether you may be struggling with addiction.
They also cover how we can best support our loved ones through addiction and why language matters here.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Buy Un-Addiction by Nzinga Harrison
- Visit Nzinga's website
- Follow Nzinga on Instagram
- Visit the Eleanor Health website
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Peptides for skincare, longevity and weight loss, with Nathalie Niddam
You might be familiar with peptides as a skincare ingredient. But what about for reversing biological ageing? Nathalie Niddam, certified holistic nutritionist and epigenetic coach, joins Liz to take a deep dive into the fascinating science of peptides, and how they can help our current and future health.
Nathalie walks Liz through different kinds of peptides and each of their extraordinary benefits - from wound healing to protecting our organs. Liz and Nathalie also discuss peptide weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, plus what benefits they can have for our complexion.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Nathalie on Instagram
- Listen to Nathalie's podcast, Longevity
- Visit Nathalie's website
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Is your thyroid to blame for weight gain? – with Dr Amie Hornaman
You will have heard of menopause, but what about thyroid-pause? Dr Amie Hornaman, who is known as the thyroid fixer, joins Liz to help midlife women with thyroid issues get their lives back.
Amie shares her own experience of thyroid problems, and walks us through common indicators that you may have an underactive or overactive thyroid, such as weight struggles, hair changes or brain fog.
And Amie also reveals why thyroid issues are far more common in midlife than you might think, and shares lifestyle changes that may help here.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Amie on Instagram
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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The truth about pelvic pain and menopause, with Dr Karen Tang
Did you know that 90% of women experience menstrual abnormalities or pelvic problems in their lifetime? Gynaecologist Dr Karen Tang joins Liz to share why any pain you're feeling in your pelvic area deserves to be taken seriously.
Karen reveals the reasons why we just don't know the causes of common gynaecological conditions like endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (also known as PCOS). Liz and Karen highlight medical misogyny and how we can better advocate for ourselves
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Plus, Karen also talks through the signs and symptoms of fibroids, pelvic floor dysfunction, and how all of these common issues are affected by the menopause.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Buy It's Not Hysteria by Dr Karen Tang
- Follow Karen on Instagram
- Visit Karen's website
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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The secret to slowing ageing, with Sandra Kaufmann
Want to delay the ageing process? Longevity physician Sandra Kaufmann reveals how we can protect our bodies from cellular ageing and promote longevity.
In this episode, Liz and Sandra take a deep dive into how our bodies age and whether we can reverse cellular ageing.
Sandra reveals the supplements she uses to turn back the clock, calm inflammation - and even avoid a hangover from alcohol.
Meanwhile Liz questions whether there are any downsides to ‘bio-hacking’.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Sandra on Instagram
- Visit the Kaufmann Protocol website
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Supplements you need in midlife, with Liz Earle
Liz Earle sits down to answer YOUR questions on which supplements you need in midlife - from magnesium to creatine and B vitamins to iron.
In this episode, Liz gives advice to Tracey on whether midlife women really need supplements and reveals her non-negotiables here, plus answers Emma's question on why creatine is a staple in her morning coffee.
Liz also delves into magnesium to help Sarah pick the right type for her, and shares pointers with Paula to ensure she's getting enough iron in midlife.
The episode also answers Susie and Caroline's queries on B vitamins and testing.
Have a burning question for Liz? Get in touch at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
- For a full list of links mentioned in the episode and Liz's favourite supplements head to: www.lizearlewellbeing.com/podcast/the-supplements-you-need-in-midlife-with-liz-earle
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How much protein midlife women really need, with Caoileann Murphy
Are you struggling to hit your protein goals or confused by how much to aim for? Registered dietician Caoileann Murphy joins Liz to lift the lid on whether we really need to eat more protein in midlife to promote healthy ageing.
Caoileann reveals the best protein sources for meat eaters and those following a plant-based diet, and why it is more than just our muscles that need this macronutrient.
She also shares a simple sum to help you work out your personal protein goal and gives her take on protein powders.
Plus, Liz and Caoileann discuss how we can prevent and even reverse sarcopenia, and they answer questions from the audience on portion size and getting enough protein through the day.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Eat to beat disease in midlife, with Aaron Deere
Confused by midlife nutrition? Nutritionist Aaron Deere joins Liz to set the record straight with simple and effective advice for eating well in midlife to help us age well, lose weight and feel great.
Aaron shares just how much of an impact diet can have on longevity, and the key nutrients we need to prioritise for our muscles, bones and brains.
He also reveals the importance of fibre and plant diversity in our diets - plus why intermittent fasting might even be hindering us here - and the other lifestyle factors that are impacting our midlife nutritional needs, like sleep and stress.
Liz and Aaron also cover menopausal weight gain and exercise for longevity.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Visit the Hooke website
- Follow Aaron Deere on Instagram
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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What your sex life might be missing, with Charlene Douglas
Does talking about sex make you uncomfortable? Psychodynamic and psychosexual therapist Charlene Douglas joins Liz on this podcast to reveal why we’re so afraid about seeking help for our sex lives.
Charlene, who you may recognise as the therapist from Married At First Sight UK, shares why we should really interrogate our relationship with sex and consider therapy, plus she shares the one thing that will improve your sex life.
Liz and Charlene also discuss why pleasure is often left out of the conversations about sex (especially during sex education), whether there is ever a place for pornography, and common issues couples come up against in their sex lives in midlife.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase Come Closer: Everything You Ever Wanted to Ask a Sex and Relationship Therapist
- Follow Charlene Douglas on Instagram
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Weight loss to love: how to manifest your dreams, with Dr Sabina Brennan
Do you believe in the power of manifestation? Neuroscientist, health psychologist, and author Dr Sabina Brennan joins Liz to share why this ‘woo’ practice might actually have more science to it than expected.
Whether you're looking for love or want to hit your health goals, Sabina shares how the power to manifest our dreams is within us all. Meanwhile, Liz shares her own experiences of manifesting a relationship with the help of her daughters.
Sabina also reveals how visualisation can help us through challenging scenarios and talks Liz through ‘intentional blindness.’
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Dr Sabina Brennan on Instagram
- Purchase The Neuroscience of Manifesting, by Sabrina Brennan
- Listen to Finding love online in midlife, with Garance Doré
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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How to balance stress and live longer, with Dr Torkil Færo
Do you wear any kind of fitness tracker? On this podcast, Dr Torkil Færø joins Liz to share how wearable pieces of tech can help us better understand our heart rate variability (HRV), and ultimately live a longer and healthier life.
Torkil explains what our HRV can tell us about what's going on in our bodies - and how it this number can even alert you to serious health issues such as heart attacks and disease.
Liz and Torkil discuss how we can optimise our HRV with our diet, exercise and lifestyle tweaks such as cold showers, supplements and fasting - plus, the impact alcohol can have here.
The episode also covers how having a positive attitude to ageing may be able to help you live longer.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Dr Torkil Færø on Instagram
- Learn more about Doctors Without Borders
- Purchase The Pulse Cure
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Vaginal oestrogen could save your life, with Dr Rachel Rubin
With more than half of women experiencing at least one urinary tract infection in their lifetime, Liz chats to urologist and sexual medicine specialist Dr Rachel Rubin to reveal why UTIs must be taken more seriously.
Rachel shares the realities of how dangerous UTIs can be, plus how the lack of knowledge on this common infection is just another example of medical misogyny.
Rachel talks Liz through the symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) and how vaginal oestrogen could be lifesaving.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Visit Rachel Rubin's website and subscribe to her newsletter
- Listen to our podcast on Why your UTIs keep coming back, with Kate Stephens
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Get fit in just 11 minutes, with Lavina Mehta
Struggle to find the time to fit in your workouts? Award-winning personal trainer Lavina Mehta joins Liz to share how you can get fit with just 11 minutes of exercise every day.
Lavina talks Liz through exercise ‘snacking’ and why this can be a better approach for midlife women, plus why we should exercise for sanity not vanity and prioritise strength over cardio. Liz and Lavina also reveal a simple trick to help mitigate glucose spikes after meals, and try out a live exercise snacking session.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase The Feel Good Fix by Lavina Mehta
- Follow Lavina on Instagram
- Listen to our podcast on The midlife muscle crisis, with Gabrielle Lyon
- Listen to our podcast on Reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease, with Patrick Holford
- Listen to our podcast on Reversing Diabetes, with Eric Edmeades
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Finding love online in midlife, with Garance Doré
Have you ever used dating apps or websites? Beauty brand founder and author Garance Doré joins Liz to chat about how they both found love in the digital landscape. Garance reveals why she doesn’t fear heartbreak, and how our parents’ behaviour often influences our own with our partners.
Liz and Garance also talk through their experiences of being in relationships with a significant age gap, and how this affects their perception of their own ageing bodies.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Garace Doré on Instagram
- Visit the Doré website
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Are weight loss drugs too good to be true? – with Johann Hari
Can a 'magic pill' can fix the obesity epidemic - or are we creating even more problems? Author Johann Hari joins Liz on this podcast to discuss the benefits - and 12 potential risks - of new weight loss drugs, such as Ozempic.
Johann reveals his motivations to use weight loss drugs personally, plus talks through shocking statistics on the realities of being overweight on our health.
He also shares some of the positive effects that may come with these anti-obesity drugs beyond fat loss, along with the risks - including malnutrition and eating disorders.
Meanwhile, Liz questions the true cost to our health here and whether we’re opening a Pandora’s box of unknown adverse effects when considering these drugs.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains bad language and frank chat about suicide, sexual assault, and eating disorders, so please take care while listening.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of New Weight Loss Drugs by Johann Hari
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Why your UTIs keep coming back, with Dr Kate Stephens
Do you struggle with urinary tract infections (UTIs)? Dr Kate Stephens, a doctor of microbiology specialising in the human microbiome, joins Liz to share how we can better support our vaginal microbiome and avoid recurring UTIs.
In this episode, brought to you in partnership with Optibac, Kate and Liz discuss the common causes of UTIs and why perimenopause and menopause often leave us more vulnerable to them.
Liz and Kate talk through the best bacteria strains for intimate health, and address old wives’ tales - like whether cranberry juice can fight a UTI.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Save 15% on the Optibac for Women supplement with code LIZPOD
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Are we too shy of the sun? - with Dr Leland Stillman
Have we become too shy of the sun or are we right to be extra cautious? Dr Leland Stillman joins Liz to share why he believes current advice about sun exposure is only skin deep.
Leland discusses his perspective on how light impacts our eyes and our overall wellbeing, and Liz questions whether we can really avoid damaging our skin when seeking more sunlight.
Leland shares how he keeps his skin safe in the sun plus how light may impact the gut, while Liz asks whether a vitamin D supplement is the same as getting it from light itself.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Dr Leland Stillman on Instagram
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Healthy fats, weight loss and ‘reversing’ diabetes, with Eric Edmeades
You’ve likely heard of pre-diabetes. But what about post-diabetes? Serial entrepreneur and Wild Fit founder Eric Edmeades joins Liz to share why we need to change our approach to type 2 diabetes - along with the practical changes needed to reverse it.
Liz and Eric discuss why we should view type 2 diabetes as more of an injury rather than a disease with a life-long sentence, plus why it’s important to distinguish between pre- and post-diabetic in healthcare plans.
They also cover the benefits of ketosis and autophagy, the importance of cutting down on sugar for our health, and other lifestyle changes that we can make to cut the risk of pre-diabetes.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase Postdiabetic: An Easy-to-Follow 9-Week Guide to Reversing Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes
- Visit the Wild Fit website
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Is mould sabotaging your health? - with Dr John Kim
Do you struggle with keeping mould at bay in your home? Functional medicine pharmacist Dr John Kim joins Liz to take a deep dive into the impacts mould may be having on our health.
Inside this episode, John and Liz discuss whether everyday household mould might be the cause of sickness, and how mould could have even played a role in Liz’s daughter's own ill-health over the years.
John and Liz also cover how to avoid mould getting inside food - such as coffee and grains - why juice cleanses can't actually detox the body effectively, and other endocrine disruptors that may be lurking in our homes.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Dr John Kim on Instagram
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease, with Patrick Holford
With one in 11 people over 65 currently suffering from dementia in the UK, Liz chats with Patrick Holford, founder of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition, to learn how we can reduce our risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Patrick, who is also the chief executive of the Food for the Brain Foundation, talks Liz through the role omega-3s and B vitamins play in protecting our brains, and they also discuss 30 factors associated with a heightened risk of Alzheimer's.
Liz and Patrick cover foods to include in your diet, such as eggs and nuts, and the foods to avoid (spoiler: sugar!), plus key supplements that might help to protect our brains from cognitive decline.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase Upgrade Your Brain by Patrick Holford
- Take The Cognitive Function Test
- Visit Alzheimer’s Prevention.info
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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What are your dreams trying to tell you? With Dr Rahul Jandial
How much thought do you give to your dreams? Neurosurgeon and neuroscientist Dr Rahul Jandial joins Liz to reveal what your dreams are really trying to tell you.
Liz and Rahul unpack where our dreams stem from, what recurring ones actually mean, and how what we dream about at night can impact our capabilities during the day.
The episode also covers 'sleep pressure', techniques that can enhance our dreams, and whether doctors can use our dreams as diagnostic tools.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Dr Rahul Jandial on Instagram
- Purchase This Is What Dreams Mean by Dr Rahul Jandial
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Solving your midlife dilemmas, with Liz Earle
In a midlife muddle and in desperate need of direction? To celebrate the launch of her new book, A Better Second Half, Liz Earle sits down to answer YOUR questions on how to thrive in midlife - from weight loss to veganism and beauty routines to new relationships.
Liz answers Sue’s question on how to get a handle on midlife weight gain, advises Claire on why she shouldn’t turn vegan like her daughter, and covers all things protein and intermittent fasting for L.Odile.
Liz also reveals how Zereen can create a supplement plan that works for her and the key nutrients we need in midlife, and shares advice with Samantha on keeping consistent with her wellness journey when in a new relationship.
Liz offers advice to Zoe on how to find a sense of purpose in midlife, and which products can help Emma achieve her skin goals.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Follow Liz on Instagram
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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Liz’s secrets to a better second half, with Gabby Logan
Want to know how to truly thrive in midlife for your best years yet? Esteemed broadcaster and podcaster Gabby Logan turns the tables on Liz on this podcast, to discover her secrets to help you dial back your age for a longer, happier and healthier life.
On this special episode celebrating Liz's new book, Liz opens up to Gabby about her own journey to a 'better second half', and shares practical, easy and economical advice to help you navigate midlife with confidence.
Liz and Gabby talk effective exercise and nutrition (and why it doesn't need to be complicated!), the lesser-known symptoms of menopause which they both experienced, and how epigenetics can help you better understand your body.
This episode also covers HRT and hormonal health, sex and relationships in midlife, plus how to find purpose and identity as you age.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Listen to the Midpoint podcast
- Follow Gabby Logan on Instagram
- Follow Liz on Instagram
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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The pill, HRT, and medical gaslighting, with Kate Muir
Have you ever used some form of hormonal contraception? Kate Muir, documentary maker, investigative journalist and women's health expert, joins Liz to share what the contraceptive pill is really doing to our health - from our sex drive to our mood.
Inside this episode, Kate shares what prompted her concerns about the pill, and why more attention should be paid to the synthetic hormones commonly used in this type of contraception - just like the push for body identical HRT (hormone replacement therapy) for midlife women.
Liz and Kate discuss the mental health outcomes of female contraceptives such as the pill, the coil and the injection, plus talk through why women don't actually need to take a break from their contraception for a bleed (despite being told otherwise!)
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase Everything You Need To Know About The Pill
- Purchase Everything You Need To Know About The Menopause
- Follow Pill Scandal on Instagram
- Follow Meno Scandal on Instagram
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
- Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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Can food help you fight cancer? - with Sheila Dillon
What role does food play in preventing and treating cancer? Food journalist and BBC broadcaster Sheila Dillon joins Liz to reveal why she wants food to feature more heavily in conversations about cancer.
Sheila shares her own experience of Multiple Myeloma (MM), a cancer of the bone marrow, and how her approach to treatment differed from her sister’s, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Sheila also talks through the changes she made to her diet during this time, and discusses with Liz the potent powers of natural medicinals, such as turmeric and medicinal mushrooms.
Liz and Sheila cover the impact of pesticides, the role diet can play in cancer prevention, plus how we can cut down on ultra-processed foods - and why this must be a priority.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Sheila Dillon on Instagram
- Visit Sheila Dillon's website
- Visit the Soil Association website
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
- Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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Stop making the same mistakes, with Emma Reed Turrell
Stuck in a rut? Guilty of repeating the same bad habits? Always find yourself in the same arguments with loved ones? Therapist Emma Reed Turrell joins Liz on this episode to help you figure out how to stop repeating the same patterns of unhelpful behaviour and finally break the cycle.
Emma shares why identifying blind spots and thought super-highways are crucial to self-development, plus how we can better understand the four blind spot people profiles: The Gladiator, The Bridge, The Hustler and The Rock.
Liz reveals what blind spot profile she most identifies with and why, while Emma discusses how we can avoid passing unhelpful behaviours to our children and how to mitigate blind spots in our personal and professional lives.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Visit Emma's website here
- Purchase What Am I Missing?
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
- Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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Avoid the anti-ageing trap, with Dr Lubna Khan-Salim
Want in on the secrets to healthy and glowing skin in midlife? Dr Lubna Khan-Salim joins Liz to share why beauty isn't about being wrinkle-free, but more about retaining strength, vitality and suppleness.
Lubna, a surgeon specialising in cosmetic aesthetics, discusses why, like Liz does too, she loathes the term anti-ageing, what changes you might notice in your skin in menopause, plus why you should nourish your body from within before considering tweakments.
The episode also puts the lens on new skincare treatments, beauty bio-hacking and epigenetics, and why social media skincare trends such as ‘glass skin’ might be doing more harm than good for our complexions.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Dr Lubna Khan-Salim on Instagram
- Visit the Time to Bloom website
- Listen to our podcast with India Knight
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
- Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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How to worry less in midlife, with Brigid Delaney
Are you a worrier? Or perhaps prone to mood swings? You might learn a thing or two from the ancient Stoic philosophers, says journalist Brigid Delaney. Listen in as Brigid talks Liz through the core principles and values of Stoicism, how to achieve an enduring tranquillity known as Ataraxia, and simple ways to lead a more calm and drama-free life.
Liz and Brigid also discuss why dizzying highs often mean devastating lows (and how we can aim for a more moderate middle ground), plus other helpful exercises practiced by Stoic philosophers, such as negative visualisation and journaling.
Links mentioned in the episode:
· Purchase Reasons Not To Worry by Brigid Delaney
· Listen to our podcast with Sarah Wilson
· Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
· Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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What chronic illness taught me, with Lily Earle
How do you keep hope alive in hard times? Lily Earle, Liz's eldest daughter, joins Liz on this podcast for Mother's Day to share what helped on her journey through chronic pain to better health.
Lily talks to Liz about her years of health struggles, and the realities of living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, chronic migraine, cluster headaches, MCAS, and seronegative inflammatory arthritis.
Lily shares her pain of pregnancy loss, how some medications added to her health struggles, plus how sorrow and joy can co-exist.
They also covered how medicinal cannabis, The Lightning Process, fasting and hyperbaric oxygen therapy may be beneficial for those struggling with chronic pain and autoimmune conditions.
And the episode ends with some very exciting news for the whole family!
Content warning - this episode contains discussion of pregnancy loss.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Lily Earle on Instagram
- Visit Lucinda Miller's NatureDoc website
- Visit Dr Tina Peers website
- Visit Professor Vik Khullar's website
- Listen to our podcast on The Lightning Process
- Listen to our podcast on fasting with the Buchinger Wilhelmi wellness clinic
- Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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Take control of your hormone health, with Dr Milli Raizada
Curious about your hormonal health? GP and lifestyle medicine doctor Dr Milli Raizada joins Liz to share how we can positively impact our hormones through our lifestyle choices.
In this episode, Milli shares her own personal struggles with her hormones, talks through PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) and PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), and discusses how we can make our hormones work for us, rather than against us.
Liz and Milli also cover endocrine disruptors in common household items, symptoms of oestrogen dominance, and simple lifestyle tweaks to look after our hormone health in midlife.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase Happy Hormones, Happy You by Dr Milli Raizada
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
- Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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The midlife muscle crisis, with Dr Gabrielle Lyon
Do you weight train? Functional medicine practitioner Dr Gabrielle Lyon joins Liz to share why your health and longevity may be determined by having too little muscle rather than too much fat.
Gabrielle and Liz discuss how skeletal muscle mass can impact your immune system, brain cells, and hormones, plus they cover the benefits of a high protein diet and how else to protect our muscles as we age.
The episode also dives into the relationship between body composition, waist circumference, and brain volume. And Gabrielle also talks through why she believes resistance training should be prescribed by doctors to patients.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Gabrielle Lyon on Instagram
- Purchase Forever Strong by Gabrielle Lyon
- Visit the Gabrielle Lyon website
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
- Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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Why love helps us live for longer, with Anna Machin
What does love mean to you? Evolutionary anthropologist Anna Machin joins Liz to take a deep dive into the science of love - and how it can help us to live longer.
Liz and Anna talk through what’s going on in our brains when we love and the neurochemicals involved here, plus how love affects our physical and mental health.
The episode also covers the evolutionary purpose of love for humans, how it changes as we age, the different attachment styles, and whether it’s possible to die of a broken heart.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Anna Machin on Instagram
- Purchase Why We Love: The New Science Behind Our Closest Relationships
- Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
- Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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Transform your sexual pleasure in midlife, with Sam Evans
How much attention do you pay to the health and care of your vulva and vagina?
Sex toy shop owner and former nurse Sam Evans joins Liz to share how we can increase our sexual pleasure while avoiding pain and irritation.
Sam and Liz discuss what to look for - and avoid - when choosing an intimate lubricant, and how to work the 'slide and glide' lube method. Plus Sam shares the personal story that led her to founding her company, Jo Divine.
The episode also covers the vaginal microbiome and how to stay clean 'down there', the benefits of vaginal oestrogen, how to have safe sex in midlife, and why it matters what material our sex toys are made from.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Save 10% at Jo Divine with the LIZ2024 affiliate discount code - £5 minimum spend on full priced products excluding P&P, ENDS 08/03/24
- Listen to our podcast on The Science of Sex, with Kate Moyle
- Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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How to be your own therapist, with Owen O’Kane
How do you look after your own mental health? Psychotherapist Owen O’Kane joins Liz on this podcast to share exactly how we can become our own therapist by setting aside just 10 minutes every day.
Liz and Owen discuss small and manageable tweaks that we can make to form healthier perspectives and shift negative thought patterns. And they also cover how understanding your story and why you’re struggling can be revolutionary to your mindset.
Owen talks through the differences between thoughts and feelings and why he thinks everyone could benefit from therapy. Plus, he shares his personal experience of therapy and what it was like growing up in The Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase How to Be Your Own Therapist by Owen O'Kane
- Visit Owen O'Kane's website to learn more
- Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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Why willpower won’t help you lose weight, with Dr Andrew Jenkinson
Feel like you’re constantly battling your weight? Surgeon, metabolism expert, and author Dr Andrew Jenkinson joins Liz on this episode to share what works – and what doesn’t – when trying to lose weight.
Liz and Andrew discuss the importance of shifting your mindset when it comes to shifting excess pounds, the addictive nature of food (especially the wrong kind!) and what impact the wrong nutrition can really have on our bodies.
The episode also digs into our hunger hormones, and healthy weight management habits you can add into your routine right now.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase How to Eat (And Still Lose Weight) by Dr Andrew Jenkinson here
- Listen to our podcast on Why We Eat Too Much with Dr Andrew Jenkinson
- Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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Stop midlife snoring and strengthen breath, with Dr Louise Oliver
Do you snore at night? GP, functional breathing practitioner, and therapeutic life coach Dr Louise Oliver shares how we can ensure we’re breathing efficiently to keep us as healthy as possible during menopause and beyond.
Liz and Louise discuss menopausal snoring, how changing our breathing in the day can help us at night, and whether mouth taping works.
The episode also covers managing and understanding air hunger, how our hormones may be impacting our breathing, and simple exercises we can use to self-soothe.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Dr Louise Oliver on Instagram
- Visit Dr Louise Oliver's website
- Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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Tackling causes - not symptoms - of illness, with Pete Williams
Want to know what's actually causing your ill health? Pete Williams, founder of Functional Medicine Associates, returns for a follow up to last week's episode to share how functional medicine can tackle the root causes of poor health rather than just treating the symptoms.
Pete reveals the importance of prioritising oral health to protect our brain health, how we can reduce inflammation in the body, and why we need a little bit of stress to stay well.
Pete also talks through methylation and how we can support this process, vitamin D deficiency, plus how fitness tracking can predict overall health and longevity.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Pete Williams on Instagram
- Visit the Functional Medicine Associates website
- Listen to our podcast on understanding functional medicine with Pete Williams
- Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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Do we really need supplements? - with Róisín Pichon
Can supplements actually make a difference to our health? Registered associate nutritionist Róisín Pichon joins Liz on this podcast to share how food, vitamins and supplements can help you beat any winter blues.
Róisín and Liz discuss how short and dark days are impacting our immunity. Plus, they talk through the key nutrients that contribute to immune health and how we get ensure we’re getting enough of these.
Brought to you in partnership with Bimuno, this episode also covers the link between our gut health and immunity, and shares with simple and cost-effective ways to support our good gut bugs.
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How and why illness occurs, with Pete Williams
Is functional medicine the future of wellness? Founder of Functional Medicine Associates, Pete Williams, joins Liz for this podcast to discuss how this biology-based approach can deal with chronic disease and illness.
Pete talks through how and why illness occurs, diagnostic tests that fall outside of conventional medicine, and understanding barrier function for conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease, and depression.
Liz and Pete also cover probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics for gut health, the effects of declining oestrogen on the brain in menopause, and dealing with burnout.
Make sure to listen next week as Pete will be back to answer even more functional medicine questions.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Pete Williams on Instagram
- Visit the Functional Medicine Associates website
- Listen to our podcast on depression theories with Professor Joanna Moncrieff
- Listen to our podcast on immunity and gut health with Dr James Kinross
- Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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Calm your mind with food, with Dr Uma Naidoo
Do you notice a difference in your mental health depending on what you've been eating or drinking? Nutrition therapist, psychiatrist and professional chef Dr Uma Naidoo joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share how eating the right foods can help to calm our minds.
Uma and Liz take a look at how anxiety is rooted in our guts, metabolism and immune system, plus how eating foods rich in tryptophan, such as chickpeas and turkey, can aid our mood.
The episode also covers resistance to leptin, a hormone that regulates appetite, the impact of diet drinks and artificial sweeteners on our guts, and the key micronutrients for our mental health. Uma also shares what she would cook at an 'anti-anxiety' dinner party.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase Calm Your Mind With Food, by Uma Naidoo
- Visit the Karmacist website - use the LIZLOVES affiliate discount code to save 20% at checkout
- Listen to our podcast with Kimberley Wilson on food and mental health
- Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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Oestrogen, fasting, and medical cannabis: Liz’s 2023 highlights
As 2023 draws to a close, Liz reflects on some of the podcast conversations that she feels we need to take heed of as we think about taking care of our mental and physical health in the new year...
Liz reveals the episodes you found most useful, and talks through the ways these conversations have impacted her own life too.
The episode shares highlights from Avrum Bluming on oestrogen and why it matters, Professor Jayashri Kulkarni on how hormones influence the brain, Mary Biles on medicinal cannabis and the endocannabinoid system, Chris van Tulleken on ultra-processed foods and dementia, and Dr Jason Fung on intermittent fasting for type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Listen to Avrum Bluming on oestrogen and why it matters,
- Listen to Professor Jayashri Kulkarni on hormones and our brains
- Listen to Mary Biles on medicinal cannabis
- Listen to Chris van Tulleken on ultra-processed foods
- Listen to Dr Jason Fung on intermittent fasting
- Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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The truth about green beauty, with Claire Bristow
How conscious are you of where your skincare ingredients come from? Claire Bristow, Head of New Product Development at Kelsey, joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to dive into what it means to be a truly sustainable beauty brand.
Claire shares how Kelsey came to fruition through farming, the potent beauty benefits of raspberries, and why every stage of the production process must be considered when covering sustainability.
In this episode, brought to you in partnership with Kelsey, Liz and Claire also discuss whether sustainability and luxury can exist side-by-side, plus how we can be more mindful with our beauty routines.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Visit Kelsey's website - save 20% on products with the LIZLOVES affiliate discount code (returns to 15% after 31st January 2024)
- Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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How to fear less, with Trinny Woodall
Ever let the fear of something hold you back? Entrepreneur and fashion expert Trinny Woodall joins Liz to share why we need to fear less.
In this episode, Trinny discusses her relationship with fear through different periods in her life, how she approaches being a successful CEO, her personal experience of rehab, and why we should stop comparing ourselves to others.
Liz and Trinny also chat about finding themselves single in midlife, and how they are ageing well by cutting out sugar, strength training and creating a healthy sleep routine. Plus, Trinny shares her fashion, skincare and makeup advice for midlife.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Order Fearless by Trinny Woodall
- Order Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway
- Visit the Trinny London website
- Follow Trinny on Instagram
- Follow the Glucose Goddess on Instagram
- Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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Working with your microbiome for a healthier life, with Dr James Kinross
Do you make your gut health a priority? Consultant surgeon Dr James Kinross, who specialises in the gut microbiome, joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share why we urgently need to rethink our relationship with our microbes.
Liz and James discuss the different stages and ages of the microbiome, why bugs are not always the enemy, whether we’re staying ‘too clean’, and the importance of eating well when we’re sick.
The episode covers the gut-brain axis, cancer and microbes, and takes a look at the sexual microbiome and how it may influence our ability to pick a partner. James also shares his advice on creating a diverse microbiome.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow James Kinross on Instagram
- Visit James Kinross' website
- Order Dark Matter by James Kinross
- Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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Understanding your energy system, with Prune Harris
Curious about the world of energy fields? Energy expert Prune Harris joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share how understanding your body’s energy system can help to unlock real health, happiness, and vitality in midlife.
Prune, who has been able to see and interpret energy from birth, covers energetic vibrations through music and laughter, how to stop ‘energy vampires’ draining you, plus what science and tradition says here.
Liz and Prune also discuss earth, air, fire, and water dominant elemental rhythms, how to discover and understand your own energy fields, and the benefits of practices such as barefoot grounding and qigong.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Prune Harris on Instagram
- Order Prune's book, Your Radiant Soul
- Visit Prune's website
- Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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The powers of deep heat, with Emma O’Kelly
We’re hearing a lot about the benefits of cold-water therapy, but what about heat therapy? Writer and avid cold-water swimmer Emma O’Kelly joins Liz on this episode to take a deep dive into the health benefits of heat.
Emma covers the history of saunas in Nordic bathing traditions, and shares more on what studies say on the benefits of deep heat for our physical and mental health.
Liz and Emma also discuss sauna rituals, the different kinds of saunas Emma encountered (from ice to peat bog!), and how to practise cold and heat therapy safely.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Emma on Instagram
- Purchase Sauna: The Power of Deep Heat
- Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing
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Creating the life you really want, with Sarah Wilson
Are you living the life you truly want? Founder of the I Quit Sugar movement, TV host and author Sarah Wilson joins Liz on this episode to share how she carved her own path to health and happiness.
Sarah and Liz discuss the ‘uncertainty epidemic’, what it really means to thrive in midlife, and how to find what brings you joy.
The episode also covers the benefits of walking in nature and meditation, and Sarah shares how she quit sugar, plus how you can too.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase This One Wild and Precious Life
- Purchase I Quit Sugar
- Follow Sarah Wilson on Instagram
- Listen to our episode on The Lightning Process with Lauren Stoney
- Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing
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Adapting beauty routines for midlife, with India Knight
In a midlife makeup muddle? Beauty columnist India Knight joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share advice on adapting our beauty and makeup routines in midlife.
Liz and India share their personal views on how midlife women are portrayed in the media, and discuss their opinions on tweakments, injectables and hair removal.
India reveals common skincare concerns as we age, plus her favourite ingredients and products for maturing skin when it comes to cleansing, exfoliating, brightening, and more.
The episode also shares makeup favourites and simple hacks, and India also answers the million dollar question: is it really worth splurging our cash on beauty products?
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase India Knight’s Beauty Edit: What Works When You’re Older
- Follow India Knight on Twitter
- Visit the Beauty Pie website - use the LIZLOVES code for £10 off
- Visit the Victoria Beckham Beauty website
- Visit the Studio10 website - use the LIZLOVES code for 20% off
- Listen to our podcast with Beauty Pie's Marcia Gilgore
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Reversing your biological age, with Dr Nichola Conlon
Don’t want age to slow you down? Dr Nichola Conlon joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share how we can reverse our biological age and improve our health span.
Nichola, who is lead scientist and founder of supplement brand Nuchido, shares all we need to know about Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (also known as NAD) - a natural molecule found in every cell in our bodies that is vital for energy production and repair.
In this episode, brought to you in partnership with Nuchido, Nichola explains key symptoms of low NAD and why it declines, how we can boost our levels of this molecule, plus the benefits of doing so particularly for midlife women.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Save 10% at Nuchido with the LIZLOVES affiliate discount code
- Follow Nuchido on Instagram
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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How to navigate conflict, with Philippa Perry
Do you avoid conflict at all costs? Psychotherapist, artist and author Philippa Perry joins Liz on this episode to share how we can better handle conflict in all of our relationships.
In this episode, Philippa reveals the different coping methods for stressful situations - thinking, feeling or doing - and how understanding them can be key to navigating conflict with our loved ones.
Liz and Philippa also discuss why conflict isn’t always a bad thing, why it may be worse to ignore it altogether, and how to address it healthily by focussing on our feelings rather than facts.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Philippa on Instagram
- Purchase The Book You Want Everyone You Love To Read
- Listen to our podcast on understanding anger with James Earl
- Listen to our podcast on empty nest syndrome with Lorraine Candy
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Approaching menopause like an Olympian, with Michelle Griffith-Robinson
Do you know what brings you joy? GB Olympian, personal trainer, and life coach Michelle Griffith-Robinson joins Liz on this episode to share how to approach the menopause like an Olympian.
In this Menopause Month episode, Michelle shares why fitness is a non-negotiable for her physical and mental health, the importance of strength training for midlife women, and how to find out what makes you spark.
Michelle also shares her personal experience of the menopause and the symptoms she experienced, such as low libido, brain fog and anxiety, as well as being diagnosed as pre-diabetic in 2018.
The episode also covers the inequalities in menopause healthcare, and the differences between ethnicities in developing health conditions, such as type 2 diabetes.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Michelle on Instagram
- Learn more about The Menopause Charity
- Visit the Diabetes UK website
- Visit the Women's Aid website
- Listen to our podcast on menopause care inequalities with Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Kuki Avery
- Listen to our podcast on type 2 diabetes with Dr Jason Fung
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The practicalities of HRT, with Dr Louise Newson
What do you want to know about HRT? GP and the UK’s leading menopause specialist Dr Louise Newson joins Liz to discuss the practicalities of HRT for Menopause Month.
The episode uncovers the truth about HRT ‘high-dose’ prescribing, and answers commonly asked hormone replacement therapy questions - such as how it works and the different delivery methods available to us.
Liz and Louise also discuss how oestrogen can reduce the risk of chronic health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis, and the importance of shared decision making between doctor and patient.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Learn more about The Menopause Charity
- Learn more about Balance app
- Download your free menopause symptom tracker
- Follow Dr Louise Newson on Instagram
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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Coping with stressed and sensitive skin, with Sarah Murrell
Does your stressed skin need saving? By Sarah co-founder Sarah Murrell joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share how we can better manage stressed and sensitive skin types.
Sarah shares the key differences between sensitive and sensitised skin, and what can cause inflammation and skin barrier issues.
Liz and Sarah discuss ingredients and aggressors to avoid here, and why less is often more when it comes to caring for your complexion.
The episode - brought to you in partnership with By Sarah - also covers the touching story that led to the creation of the natural skincare brand.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow By Sarah on Instagram
- Use the LIZLOVES code to save 20% at By Sarah (excluding bundles)
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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Menopause care inequalities, with Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Kuki Avery
Did you know a huge number of women face more barriers than others when it comes to receiving vital menopause care? GPs Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Kuki Avery join Liz on this episode to explore inequalities in menopause healthcare, and what can be done to make it truly accessible to all.
Dr Nighat reveals the barriers to menopause care faced by ethnic minority women, such as being left out of clinical research and the conversations surrounding menopause, institutionalised racism, and generational trauma.
Dr Kuki discusses the menopause care hurdles that women with learning disabilities often come across, such as late and misdiagnosis, communication difficulties, and also being left out of research.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase The Knowledge by Dr Nighat Arif
- Follow Dr Nighat Arif on Instagram
- Learn more about Chelvey Menopause Clinic
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Understanding menopause mouth, with Dr Uchenna Okoye
It is with a very heavy heart that we let you know that Dr Uchenna Okoye died just a few weeks after this episode was recorded. She passed away at her home on the 15th September 2023.
We are heartbroken and shocked beyond measure at this news. At the wishes of her family and colleagues we’re sharing this episode with you as a tribute to her tremendous tenacity and talent, and to acknowledge the legacy she leaves in the world of dentistry. We really hope you can enjoy this episode in the spirit it was intended.
For Menopause Awareness Month, leading cosmetic dentist Dr Uchenna Okoye joined Liz to help us better understand the changes the menopause can have on the mouth.
Uchenna shared the effects changing hormone levels can have on our mouth health at different life stages, such as pregnancy and menopause.
Liz and Uchenna discussed common oral symptoms of the menopause, such as gum disease and burning mouth syndrome, and shared oral hygiene hacks to care for our mouths.
The episode also covered the benefits of mouth taping, tongue scraping and chewing gum.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Read Dr Uchenna Okoye and Dr Louise Newson’s oral health and menopause fact sheet
- Shop MYSMILE by Dr Uchenna Okoye
- Listen to our podcast on bladder health with Professor Vik Khullar
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The science of sex, with Kate Moyle
Are you happy with your sex life? Pyschosexual and relationship therapist Kate Moyle joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share how we can make sex more fulfilling throughout our lives.
In this episode, Kate, who is also a psychosexologist, reveals how we can explore sexual preferences, expand our horizons and maximise pleasure.
Kate shares the importance of communication for a healthy relationship, plus why we may need to broaden our definition of what sex actually is.
Liz and Kate also discuss novelty in sex, the role our hormones play in arousal and desire, and navigating physical changes for our sex lives.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Kate Moyle on Instagram
- Purchase The Science of Sex by Kate Moyle
- Listen to The Sexual Wellness Sessions podcast
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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Eating for hormones, with Pauline Cox
How do you know if your hormones are unbalanced? Functional nutritionist Pauline Cox joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to dive into the relationship between food and our hormones.
Pauline shares how healthy eating can support the endocrine system, and the crucial role hormones, such as progesterone and oestrogen, have on our mental and physical wellbeing.
The episode also covers symptoms and causes of unbalanced hormones, plus how to bring the body back to balance with simple tweaks such as stress management and intermittent fasting.
Pauline and Liz discuss the many benefits of magnesium, how hormones affect weight management, plus why we should aim to seek joy over pleasure.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Pauline Cox on Instagram
- Purchase Hungry Woman: Eating for Good Health, Happiness and Hormones by Pauline Cox
- Purchase Primal Living in a Modern World by Pauline Cox
- Listen to our podcast on oestrogen and bone health
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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Navigating empty nest syndrome, with Lorraine Candy
Struggling with adult children leaving home for the first time? Award-winning journalist and parenting expert Lorraine Candy joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share advice on navigating and coping with empty nest syndrome.
In this episode - brought to you in partnership with TV Licensing - Liz and Lorraine recall their own experiences of sending their adult children off to university and the emotions that came with.
Lorraine reveals why treating your children as your ‘best friend’ isn’t helpful parenting, explains why she doesn’t allow her children to take their phones in their rooms at bedtime, and shares simple strategies she uses with her family to keep connected.
This special edition of the Liz Earle Wellbeing Show was produced as a paid partnership with TV Licensing. For helpful advice on getting a TV Licence for University as well as other checklists needed for uni life, check out tvl.co.uk/liz.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Visit the TV Licensing website for university students
- Purchase Mum, What's Wrong With You by Lorraine Candy
- Learn more about the Postcards from Midlife podcast
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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Debunking depression theories, with Professor Joanna Moncrieff
Have you or someone close to you been affected by depression? Psychiatrist and academic Professor Joanna Moncrieff joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to ‘debunk’ the chemical imbalance theory of depression.
In this episode, Joanna covers her review of studies on Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), one of the main medications prescribed to those with depression. Her review concluded that there’s ‘no clear evidence’ that low serotonin causes depression in the first place.
Liz and Joanna discuss how anti-depressants may alter 'normal' mental states and their little-discussed side-effects, plus the role of nature versus nurture in depression. Joanna also reveals why we may need to demedicalise depression, and instead see it as an emotional reaction that needs to be understood rather than medicated.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Visit Professor Joanna Moncrieff's website
- Read Professor Joanna Moncrieff's 2022 review on SSRIs
- Listen to our episode with Dr Ginni Mansberg on skin and hormones
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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Why we need to stop being perfect, with Thomas Curran
Would you say you’re a perfectionist? Thomas Curran, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Sciences at the London School of Economics, joins Liz to share how we can stop being so obsessed with perfectionism.
Thomas reveals why being perfect isn’t necessarily a good thing, how nurture and nature come into play here, and how to measure levels of perfectionism. The episode covers the reasons why perfectionism seems to be on the rise due to modern culture, deficit thinking, and how being perfect can rob our joy.
Thomas also shares the importance of living in the present, and the role of parenting in cultivating perfectionist tendencies in young people.
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Intermittent fasting for women, with Megan Ramos
Interested in intermittent fasting? Clinical educator and researcher Megan Ramos joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share the potential benefits of this practice for women.
Megan shares how fasting has helped her own health, how time restricted eating may aid chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome, and why body size isn’t necessarily a great indicator of overall health.
The episode also covers the differences between visceral fat and subcutaneous fat, and takes a deep dive into autophagy and fasting. Plus, Megan shares advice on how to get started with fasting and how the practice may benefit our hormones through different life cycles.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase The Essential Guide to Intermittent Fasting for Women: Balance Your Hormones to Lose Weight, Lower Stress, and Optimize Health
- Listen to our podcast on obesity and type 2 diabetes, with Dr Jason Fung
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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Obesity, type 2 diabetes, and insulin, with Dr Jason Fung
Since 1980, the number of people around the world with type 2 diabetes has quadrupled. Kidney specialist Dr Jason Fung joins Liz for this episode of the podcast to cover the rise in obesity and type 2 diabetes - and what can be done about it.
In this episode, Jason explains how dietary interventions such as intermittent fasting or low-carb eating may be able to reverse the dietary disease, plus why all calories aren't equal.
Liz and Jason discuss how we can avoid spiking our blood sugars, how hormones such as cortisol and insulin can cause weight gain, and why fats shouldn't be considered the enemy when it comes to eating well.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase The Obesity Code
- Purchase The Diabetes Code
- Follow Dr Jason Fung on Instagram
- Follow Dr Jason Fung on Twitter
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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How hormones influence the brain, with Professor Jayashri Kulkarni
Want to know more about the connection between your brain and your hormones? Professor Jayashri Kulkarni joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share how hormones influence our brains - and what it means for longevity.
Jayashri, a professor in psychiatry, reveals what brought her to the profession, plus discusses the different types of oestrogen and their receptors, the benefits of testosterone, and the effects of other hormones on the brain.
Liz and Jayashri also cover cognitive decline, how early life trauma may impact brain biology, and how damage to the brain may be able to be repaired.
Jayashri shares how she helps to treat patients with mental health issues, and how to approach your doctor if you too are struggling.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Professor Jayashri Kulkarni on Instagram
- Learn more about Dr Louise Newson
- Listen to our episode on oestrogen with Avrum Bluming
- Listen to our episode on testosterone patches with Dr Sarah Hillman
- Listen to our episode on EMDR therapy for trauma
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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The Lightning Process for pain, with Lauren Stoney
Struggling with chronic pain, anxiety, or burnout? The Lightning Process practitioner Lauren Stoney joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share how this training programme can help people to bounce back from chronic issues.
Lauren reveals how she uses The Lightning Process to help those struggling with burnout, anxiety and chronic pain issues such as fibromyalgia and migraine by rewiring nerve pathways.
Liz explains how the neurophysiological technique - originally developed by Phil Parker - has helped her own family, while Lauren shares what brought her to it, how it works and how it can help us live our best lives.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Lauren Stoney on Instagram
- Visit Lauren's website
- Listen to our podcast with Lauren Windas
- Visit The Lightning Process website
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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How hormones affect skin, with Dr Ginni Mansberg
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Reclaim your body and mind in midlife, with Claire and James Davis
Ready to make your physical fitness more of a priority? Award-winning 'Midlife Mentors', Claire and James Davis, join Liz on this episode of the podcast to share advice on how to reclaim your body and mind - without making huge sacrifices.
Claire and James share how to adjust your workout routine for midlife, and the importance of recovery and consistency here.
The episode also covers how to successfully build positive new habits, nutrition principles for midlife, and incorporating healthy morning rituals into your day.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Visit the Midlife Mentors website
- Follow Midlife Mentors on Instagram
- Take the Midlife Mentors quiz
- Listen to Liz on the Midlife Mentors podcast
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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The impact of bladder issues, with Professor Vik Khullar
Did you know that after the age of 50, more women will have bladder issues than those who don’t? Consultant gynaecologist and urogynaecologist Professor Vik Khullar joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to discuss the impact bladder issues can have - and why women shouldn’t have to suffer in silence.
Liz and Vik discuss how lowering oestrogen levels during perimenopause and menopause can affect the bladder, the potential benefits of topical probiotics, and the key differences between interstitial cystitis and cystitis.
The episode also covers incontinence, vaginal prolapse, the importance of pelvic floor exercises (also known as kegels), mast cells and histamine, plus the connection between Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and bladder issues.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Visit Vik Khullar's website
- Learn more about the Bowel and Bladder Foundation
- Learn more about the International Urogynaecological Association (IUGA)
- Learn more about the International Continence Society (ICS)
- Unpacking Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, with Lauren Windas
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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Manage stress and build resilience, with Dr Sam Akbar
Want to build a life full of meaning? Clinical psychologist Dr Sam Akbar joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to reveal the tools you need to go from just surviving to absolutely thriving.
Sam shares how she helps patients struggling with trauma, explains how being more open with emotions can help you to become resilient to stress, and walks Liz through an experiment to learn what happens when you push feelings away.
Liz and Sam discuss why our thoughts don’t define us, why values are the secret weapon of wellbeing, plus how to set goals for a 'better second half'.
Links mentioned in the episode:
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Rethinking saturated fat and cholesterol, with Zoe Harcombe
We're often told saturated fat is bad for our health - but is it? Dr Zoe Harcombe joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share why we may need to rethink saturated fat and cholesterol, and the implications for our health.
Liz and Zoe discuss increasing rates of obesity, whether current dietary guidelines may need updating, and debunk common myths about fat in our food.
The episode also takes a closer look at ‘good’ HDL cholesterol and ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol - and what the evidence may indicate instead for our brain health.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Read more about cholesterol and heart disease
- Read more about lipids, lipoproteins and cardiovascular disease
- Follow Dr Zoe Harcombe on Twitter
- Listen to our episode on calories with Giles Yeo
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Menopause and the government, with Carolyn Harris MP
Want to know more about government action on menopause? Carolyn Harris MP joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to speak up about the menopause care that women deserve.
Carolyn, who is the Labour MP for Swansea East, reveals her own experience of the menopause, and discusses with Liz what the government is doing to support menopausal women.
The episode also covers new changes to how we pay for HRT prescriptions, women and the criminal justice system, and the complaints on menopause that Carolyn receives on a regular basis. Carolyn also shares how to get more MPs involved and talking about this life transition, and how menopausal women can be better supported in the workplace.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Visit Carolyn Harris MP’s website here
- Follow Carolyn on Instagram
- Get a prescription prepayment certificate (PPC)
- Learn more about the APPG on menopause
- Learn more about the Balance Menopause app
- Listen to our episode on the realities of being a woman in parliament
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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Foods to help your skin glow, with Dr Thivi Maruthappu
Want to know more about the role that food plays in the condition of your skin? Dr Thivi Maruthappu, a dermatologist and nutritionist, joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share more about how nutrition affects our skin.
Thivi reveals the foods we should eat to glow from within (and ones to perhaps cut back on), why ageing well is often an inside job, and other non-negotiables for optimal skin health.
Plus, Liz and Thivi discuss how nutrition can affect common skin conditions, such as acne, eczema and psoriasis. And they also take a closer look at the gut-skin axis, the connection between our brains and our skin, 'keto rash', and food allergies.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Dr Thivi on Instagram
- Purchase Skin Food here
- Listen to How food impacts our brain and mental health, with Kimberley Wilson
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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Men and the menopause, with Dr Jeff Foster
We talk a lot about the menopause - but what about male hormone deficiency? Dr Jeff Foster, a men’s health specialist, joins Liz on this Father’s Day episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show to discuss the ‘male menopause’ (or testosterone deficiency).
Liz and Jeff discuss declining hormone levels in men as they get older, the symptoms of low testosterone levels, and how men can maximise natural testosterone production.
The episode covers how men and women can better understand and support each other as they each go through hormonal changes.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Visit the H3 Health website
- Follow Dr Jeff Foster on Twitter
- Listen to Understanding anger, with James Earl
- Listen Developing the world's first testosterone patch, with Dr Sarah Hillman
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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Oestrogen and bone health, with Dr Kuki Avery and Dr Laura Flexer
How conscious are you of your bone health? Dr Kuki Avery and Dr Laura Flexer join Liz on this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show to chat more about the connections between oestrogen and bone density.
Laura and Kuki - both GPs and menopause specialists - share shocking statistics on fractures, and offer helpful advice on what we should be doing now to protect our bone health for later life.
They cover how to tell if you’re getting enough calcium with a simple online tool, plus the importance of vitamin D for bone health.
Trigger warning: the episode also contains discussion of disordered eating and the links to poor bone health as a result.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Learn more about Chelvey Menopause clinic
- Read report on bone health and anorexia
- Use the Edinburgh Calcium Calculator
- Listen to What is oestrogen and why it matters, with Avrum Bluming
- Listen to Psilocybin therapy for mental health, with Dr Ekaterina Malievskaia
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How to understand anger, with James Earl
Do you struggle to understand your emotions? Psychotherapist and relationship counsellor James Earl joins Liz on this episode to share ways we can become more aware of our emotions and behaviours.
James and Liz discuss what anger is and what causes it, plus why acknowledging anger as a behaviour rather than an emotion could be revolutionary for all.
The episode also covers ‘rage’ caused by fluctuating hormones during menopause, self-soothing, and whether there is a gender divide when it comes to expressing anger.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow James Earl on Instagram
- Visit James' website here
- Listen to The science behind meditation with Jillian Lavender here
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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How to live happier, healthier and longer, with Gabriela Peacock
How do you feel about growing older? Nutritional therapist Gabriela Peacock joins Liz on this podcast episode to share how we can live happier, healthier - and longer.
Liz and Gabriela share ways we can positively affect the way we age, why we should be paying more attention to the internal signs of ageing over external, and why it’s time to ditch ‘anti-ageing'.
The episode also deep dives into the science of longevity, covering telomeres, zombie cells and autophagy, and how we can better support our liver function.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Gabriela Peacock on Instagram
- Purchase 2 Weeks to a Younger You
- Vist Gabriela's nutrition website
- Listen to Everything you need to know about fasting,with Françoise Wilhelmi de Toledo
- Visit the Buchinger Wilhelmic clinic YouTube
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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What ultra-processed foods really do to our bodies, with Chris van Tulleken
Did you know that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) make up 60% of the average UK diet? Chris van Tulleken joins Liz on this episode to lift the lid on how UPFs are really affecting our bodies.
The leading academic, award winning broadcaster and practising NHS doctor reveals why exercise and willpower can’t always prevent ill health - and why it’s often actually down to what we’re eating instead.
Liz and Chris discuss what responsibility policy makers need to take to provide alternative ways for us to eat. The episode also covers the definition of UPFs, what to look out for on ingredient labels and Chris' month-long experiment of eating a diet made up of 80% UPFs.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Buy Ultra Processed People
- Listen to Liz's Desert Island Dishes episode from 2018
- Follow Chris on Twitter
- Listen to Decluttering with Dilly Carter
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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Unpacking Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, with Lauren Windas
Did you know that approximately 250,000 people in the UK suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)? For this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz chats to nutritionist, naturopath and Ardere co-founder Lauren Windas to learn more about this complex condition.
Lauren shares her own journey with CFS, which can often be invisible and difficult to diagnose, and what may trigger the illness in the first place.
The episode also covers whether CFS is connected to long covid and what strategies may help to facilitate recovery.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Visit the Ardere website
- Purchase Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Your Route to Recovery
- Follow Lauren on Instagram
- Purchase The Good Gut Guide
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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How EMDR therapy can help heal trauma, with Dr Cheryl Cross
Roughly 80% of us will experience a traumatic event in our lifetime. And on this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz chats to chartered clinical psychologist Dr Cheryl Cross to learn how EMDR therapy can be transformational for severe trauma and how it works.
EMDR, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, is best known for helping to treat trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Cheryl shares how this form of psychotherapy uses both the mind and the body to help people recover from traumatic events that have led to poor mental health.
The episode also covers how we define trauma and what can lead to it, who may benefit from EMDR, why it’s never too late to try this form of therapy, and the science behind it.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Visit the EMDR Association website
- Visit Dr Laurel Parnell's website
- Purchase Tapping In by Dr Lauren Parnell
- Listen to our episode on tapping with Poppy Delbridge
- Listen to our episode on havening with Paul McKenna
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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Answering your non-typical menopause onset questions, with Dr Louise Newson
Did you know that you can be perimenopausal or menopausal at any age? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by GP and menopause specialist Dr Louise Newson to learn more about the reasons why some women may experience non-typical onset menopause and early menopause.
Liz and Louise discuss two listeners’ questions on experiencing non-typical menopause onset due to breast cancer and Sheehan’s Syndrome, a rare condition involving injury to your pituitary gland during childbirth.
The episode delves into breast cancer and risk factors, the importance of joint decision making between doctor and patient, and the differences between HRT and contraception prescribing.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Visit the Dr Louise Newson website
- Learn more about The Menopause Charity
- Find out more about The Balance app and website
- Purchase Dr Louise's book, The Definitive Guide to Perimenopause and Menopause
- Listen to Dr Louise's podcast
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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How to declutter your home and your mind, with Dilly Carter
Is your home best described as calm or chaos? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by professional organiser Dilly Carter to discuss how clearing our living spaces can help clear our minds.
Liz and Dilly chat about the links between mental health and the state of our homes, how the pandemic shifted attitudes to our living spaces, and how clutter can affect our relationships. Dilly also shares her top tips for getting started with decluttering our homes and creating a vision for our living spaces.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Dilly Carter on Instagram
- Purchase Change Your Space here
- Learn more about Declutter Dollies
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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How food impacts our brains and mental health, with Kimberley Wilson
Interested in the connection between the food we eat and our brain health? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by psychologist Kimberley Wilson, who has a degree in nutrition, to learn more about how our diet can impact our brain development and mental health.
Liz and Kimberley discuss how nutrition may play a part in fuelling a mental health crisis, plus the importance of certain fats, such as omega 3, for brain development, and how to get enough through our diet.
The episode also covers the benefits of magnesium, the dangers of ultra-processed foods and alcohol, the impact of poor nutrition in childhood, and risk factors for dementia. Kimberley also shares the best foods to protect our brains for the future.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Kimberley Wilson on Instagram
- Purchase Unprocessed: How the Food We Eat Is Fuelling Our Mental Health Crisis here
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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Developing the world’s first testosterone patch, with Dr Sarah Hillman
Could a testosterone patch be on the horizon for women? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz chats to Dr Sarah Hillman, GP, clinical lecturer and researcher from the University of Warwick, to discuss the development of a testosterone patch in what could be a world first by UK researchers.
While oestrogen and progesterone HRT patches are available, there is currently no equivalent for testosterone, despite it being considered an essential female hormone.
Liz and Sarah chat about the symptoms of low testosterone in women, such as low libido, and the benefits of transdermal administration of HRT rather than oral.
They also cover the research and clinical trials for the testosterone patch, the difficulties in defining and diagnosing low libido, and the socioeconomic divide when it comes to obtaining HRT.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Dr Sarah Hillman on Twitter
- Download a free menopause symptom tracker
- Read Susan Davis' work on testosterone
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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The science behind meditation, with Jillian Lavender
Have you ever tried meditating? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by Vedic meditation teacher Jillian Lavender to learn how this practice can aid sleep, lower stress, improve hormonal balance and reduce biological ageing.
Jillian shares her journey to finding Vedic meditation and how this practice, which is centred on a mantra, has helped her.
Liz and Jillian also debunk common meditation myths, and cover how we can try Vedic medication ourselves, this science behind it, and the differences between meditation practices.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Buy Why Meditate? Because It Works here
- Visit The London Meditation Centre website here
- Visit Jillian’s website here
- Listen to How To Free Yourself From Anxiety, with Paul McKenna
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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Why we should be more selfish in love, with Michelle Elman
Do you put yourself first in your romantic relationships? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by life coach Michelle Elman to learn why we should all be a bit more selfish in our love lives.
Liz and Michelle discuss how to see ourselves as more desirable and worthy, how to express our needs without feeling ‘needy’, and why we should never settle.
Michelle reveals more about her previous decision to be consciously single, how to handle ghosting and dealing with rejection.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase The Selfish Romantic
- Purchase The Joy of Being Selfish
- Follow Michelle Elman on Instagram
- Listen to Arguments Couples Need To Have, with Joanna Harrison
- Listen to Dating After Divorce, with Lucy Beresford
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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Four steps to a happier, healthier you with Tess Daly
What are your health and wellbeing non-negotiables? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz chats to Tess Daly about the four key pillars that keep the Strictly Come Dancing host’s wellness in check - nutrition, sleep, breathwork and movement.
Tess shares her experience of working in the fashion industry, why the word ‘diet’ has no place in her home, and the importance of being body positive for her two daughters.
The episode covers gut health and Tess’ healthy eating habits, plus the simple ways she sneaks movement into her week. Tess also reveals her love of breathwork and how it helps with the pressures of live TV and her sleep.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase Tess' new book, 4 Steps to a Happier, Healthier You
- Follow Tess on Instagram
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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The realities of being a woman in parliament
In this International Women’s Day special, Liz is joined by Baroness Anne Jenkin, Stella Creasy MP, and Miriam Cates MP to chat about the reality of being a woman in parliament. The episode covers how the representation of women in parliament has a tangible knock on effect on how we’re able to live our lives day to day.
Baroness Anne Jenkin shares her views on what it takes to be ‘successful’ as a woman in politics. Stella Creasy MP reveals the lack of maternity provisions and other barriers for women in parliament, such as childcare costs. And Miriam Cates MP tells of her journey into politics.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Baroness Jenkin on Twitter
- Follow Stella Creasy MP on Twitter
- Visit Miriam Cates' website
- Visit the Women To Win website
- Visit the Working For Walthamstow website
- Visit the MotheRED website
- Visit the Pregnant Then Screwed website
- Visit the Mother Pukka website
- Visit The Fawcett Society website
- Listen to our International Women's Day episode on women in the beauty industry
- Listen to our podcast on medical cannabis
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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Women in the beauty industry, with Marcia Kilgore and Anna Brightman
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Liz chats to two fantastic female beauty brand founders, UpCircle’s Anna Brightman and Beauty Pie’s Marcia Kilgore, for the latest episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show.
Liz recalls her personal experience of building a successful beauty company, and Marcia and Anna also share what led them to launching their disruptive beauty brands.
Liz, Marcia and Anna discuss the differences in dialogue often used to describe male and female brand founders, as well as the importance of sustainability in the beauty industry.
They also cover the impact of ageing and menopause in the workplace, and how we can better look after our own wellbeing and that of our colleagues.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Visit Beauty Pie here
- Visit UpCircle here
- Listen to How to be a boss at ageing, with Anniki Somerville here
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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How to protect your eye health, with Dr Elizabeth Hawkes
What steps do you take to look after your eyes? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by leading plastic and ophthalmic surgeon, Dr Elizabeth Hawkes, to learn more about caring for our eye health.
Liz and Elizabeth discuss why the eye area often ages so dramatically, and the main culprits behind these changes, such as UV exposure. They also cover common eye conditions, beauty products we should be using around the eye area, and what eye bags and dark circles may say about our health.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Visit Dr Elizabeth's website
- Learn more about how menopause can affect eye health
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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How menopause and ageing affect the vagina, with Dr Shirin Lakhani
Have you experienced any vaginal or vulval changes as a result of the menopause?
On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by former GP and now aesthetic physician Dr Shirin Lakhani to learn more about how the menopause and ageing affect the vagina and pelvic floor.
Shirin covers physical symptoms related to discomfort, incontinence and sexual dysfunction often caused by changing hormone levels, and why recurrent UTIs (urinary tract infections) can be more common later in life.
Liz and Shirin also discuss vaginal atrophy, lichen sclerosus and other genital conditions, and the novel treatments that can help, including localised oestrogen. Shirin also shares her advice for optimum vaginal health.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Visit Dr Shirin's website here
- Visit the Lichen Sclerosus Support Network on Instagram
- Listen to Everything You Need To Know About HRT And More, with Dr Rebecca Lewis here
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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Psilocybin therapy for mental health, with Dr Ekaterina Malievskaia
Interested in the potential health benefits of psilocybin, one of the active ingredients in ‘magic mushrooms’? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz takes a deep dive into the world of psilocybin therapy with Dr Ekaterina Malievskaia.
Ekaterina shares the personal story that led her to co-founding mental health care company, Compass Pathways, and discusses the early findings of their clinical trials and studies on psilocybin.
Liz and Ekaterina also cover the potential benefits of psilocybin therapy for mental health issues, such as depression, PTSD and anorexia.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Visit the Compass Pathways website
- View the Compass Pathways' findings of psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression here
- Listen to our podcast with Mary Biles on medical cannabis
- Listen to our podcast with Avrum Bluming on oestrogen
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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Medical cannabis and the endocannabinoid system, with Mary Biles
Do you want to learn more about medical cannabis? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by author, journalist and educator Mary Biles to delve into the world of medicinal cannabis.
Mary shares a very personal story that piqued her interest in medicinal cannabis, and how it may be beneficial for palliative care, epilepsy, chronic pain and other health conditions.
Liz and Mary discuss the differences between CBD and THC, and explore the endocannabinoid system, cannabis and the menopause.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Buy Mary's book, The Essential Guide to CBD oil
- Learn more about cannabis, menopause and the endocannabinoid system
- Visit Mary's website here
- Listen to our podcast with Professor David Nutt on microdosing
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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How to free yourself from anxiety, with Paul McKenna
Do you struggle with anxiety? For this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz chats to hypnotherapist and behavioural scientist Paul McKenna about how we can free ourselves from anxious feelings.
Paul guides Liz through different techniques, such as havening and freeze frame, to help us when we are feeling stressed out.
The episode also covers neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and whether manifestation can help us hit our goals. Plus, Paul reveals how he first became fascinated with hypnotherapy and the science behind it.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Purchase Paul's new book, Freedom From Anxiety here
Listen to our episode on tapping, with Poppy Delbridge
Learn more about Mindvalley here
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What oestrogen is and why it matters, with Avrum Bluming
Want to know more about HRT? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by Avrum Bluming, medical oncologist and author, to learn more about oestrogen and why it matters.
Liz and Avrum discuss the inequality of healthcare between men and women, plus what the data says about the importance of oestrogen for preventing osteoporosis and other health conditions.
They also cover breast cancer and oestrogen, the past misinterpretation of data, and answer commonly asked HRT and menopause questions.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase Oestrogen Matters here
- Listen to Everything You Need To Know About HRT And More, with Dr Rebecca Lewis here
- Listen to Breast Cancer, HRT And What The Evidence Says, with Kirsty Lang and Dr Sarah Glynne here
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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How to take control of your mind, with Alice Bull
Do you struggle with stress, anxiety, or sleeplessness? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz chats to mental fitness and mind management specialist, Alice Bull, about sophrology - a way of tapping into the subconscious mind.
Alice reveals the science behind sophrology and how it works, and the countries already adopting this technique. Liz and Alice also cover how sophrology can aid sleep management, dealing with stress and overcoming anxiety.
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Everything you need to know about fasting, with Dr Françoise Wilhelmi de Toledo
Have you tried fasting before? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz chats to Dr Françoise Wilhelmi de Toledo, head of research and medicine at the Buchinger Wilhelmi wellness clinics, to take a deep dive into the world of fasting.
Françoise shares the history behind the renowned clinics, the benefits this practice can have for our health and what the research says. Liz and Françoise cover who fasting may or may not be suited to and how you can safely try at home, if you would like to.
Liz also shares her own personal experience of fasting and her time spent at the Buchinger Wilhelmi clinic in Lake Constance, Germany.
Please note, this episode contains discussion of disordered eating.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Learn more about the Buchinger Wilhelmi clinics
- Visit the Buchinger Wilhelmic clinic YouTube
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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The benefits of music and walking in nature, with Matthew Bannister
Do you regularly enjoy the great outdoors? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show podcast, Liz chats to radio presenter, former senior BBC executive, and podcaster Matthew Bannister about how music and nature can benefit our wellbeing.
Matthew reveals how his own podcast, Folk on Foot, came to fruition and the favourite places he's visited along the way, plus shares recent research into how birdsong may be able to lift our spirits. Liz and Matthew chat about the therapeutic powers of music, and also discuss Matthew's career in radio.
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The arguments all couples need to have, with Joanna Harrison
Do you argue with your partner? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by couple therapist and former divorce lawyer Joanna Harrison to hear the arguments that all couples need to have. Joanna reveals why conflict isn’t always a sign that something is wrong in a relationship, and how instead it can be an opportunity for wellbeing and growth.
Liz and Joanna also chat through differences in communication styles, how to get to the root cause of an argument, and why the washing up matters.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Visit Joanna Harrison's website
- Purchase Five Arguments All Couples (Need To) Have: And Why the Washing-Up Matters here
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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Why calories don’t count, with Dr Giles Yeo
Do you count your calories? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by Dr Giles Yeo to learn why it might be time to stop focussing so much on calorie intake. Dr Giles shares the history behind these little numbers, and why all calories aren’t exactly equal. Liz and Dr Giles also discuss ultra-processed foods, how to make smarter food choices, and the importance of eating protein.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Dr Giles Yeo on Instagram
- Purchase Why Calories Don't Count by Dr Giles Yeo here
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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How to build good habits and make them stick, with Dr Michael Mosley
Are you setting any resolutions for 2023? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by Dr Michael Mosley to discuss how small, daily changes can have a big impact on our health.
Michael shares advice on how we can build good habits and make them stick (especially helpful with the New Year coming up), and why we should aim small when setting resolutions.
Liz also reveals the morning rituals that have improved her mood, sleep and wellbeing.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Visit Michael's website here
- Purchase Just One Thing book here
- Listen to the Just One Thing podcast here
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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NHS waiting times, menopause and the history of medicine, with Dr Hilary Jones
Do you track your menopause symptoms? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by GP and familiar face Dr Hilary Jones, who she first met on the sofas of daytime television.
The pair chat about Dr Hilary’s recent venture into the world of novels, covering medicine history through different wars and pandemics. Liz and Dr Hilary discuss the current state of the NHS and the issues the service faces.
Dr Hilary also shares how he was able to help TV presenter Lorraine Kelly with the menopause, how tracking symptoms can help fast track conversations with your GP, and his non-negotiables for health.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Purchase Dr Hilary Jones’ book, Frontline
- Purchase Dr Hilary Jones' book, Eye of the Storm
- Learn more about FourteenFish's Confidence In Menopause course
- Visit the Menopause Charity here
- Download the Balance Menopause app here
- Follow Dr Hilary on Instagram
- Sign up to our FREE newsletter
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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Dating after divorce and the truth about infidelity, with Lucy Beresford
Newly single or faced with staying or leaving your relationship? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by psychotherapist Lucy Beresford to chat about dating after divorce and whether infidelity is always a dealbreaker.
Lucy reveals why we should put a more positive spin on ‘failed’ relationships, and how the five-minute rule can improve our communication skills with our partners (past and present). Liz also gets candid about her experience of marriage and divorce.
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How tapping can help you to reach your true potential, with Poppy Delbridge
Do you struggle to manage negative thoughts? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by manifestation coach Poppy Delbridge to learn all about rapid tapping - an easy and free way of interrupting negative thought patterns and habits.
Poppy reveals how this method can help us tap into our true potential and shares how you can try tapping at home with a live session with Liz.
The episode also dives into the research behind tapping for anxiety, stress, cravings and more.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Buy Poppy’s book, Tapping In: Manifest the life you want with the transformative power of tapping
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How to be a boss at ageing, with Anniki Sommerville
Has your relationship with work changed as you’ve gotten older? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by author, journalist and podcaster Anniki Sommerville to chat about how we can achieve a true work-life balance to bring us happiness and satisfaction.
Liz and Anniki share simple strategies to deal with stress, burnout and overwhelm, take a look at how ageing can change our relationship with work, and learn how to set boundaries - especially in the workplace.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to How To Be A Boss At Ageing podcast
Listen to our fashion psychology podcast with Shakaila Forbes-Bell
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How food can support you through menopause, with Dr Federica Amati
How many different plant foods have you eaten this week? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by medical scientist and nutritionist Dr Federica Amati to chat about how food can support you through the menopause.
Liz and Federica discuss the impact that the menopause has on our metabolic health and the gut microbiome, and why we may experience sugar cravings during this often trying transition.
Federica shares how increasing the number of plants in your diet may reduce the menopause symptoms you experience, and protect your future health. Plus, the episode covers why we should all aim to eat at least 30 different plants every week, and why we need to be mindful of ultra-processed foods.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Dr Federica on Instagram
- Learn more about the results of the ZOE PREDICT study
- Purchase Food for Life: The New Science of Eating Well
- Sign up to our FREE newsletter
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine
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How fashion psychology can transform your confidence, with Shakaila Forbes-Bell
Do you have a go-to outfit that makes you feel good? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by fashion psychologist Shakaila Forbes-Bell to chat about how fashion can impact our mood, wellbeing and behaviour.
Liz and Shakaila chat about dopamine dressing, how clothes can represent a discontinued identity, and take a look at colour psychology. Shakaila also shares advice on helping us find clothes that flatter, and why it may be time to ditch ‘fruit salad’ dressing.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Shakaila on Instagram
- Purchase Big Dress Energy: How Fashion Psychology Can Transform Your Wardrobe and Your Confidence from Waterstones
- Purchase Big Dress Energy: How Fashion Psychology Can Transform Your Wardrobe and Your Confidence from Book Depository
- Save 30% on The Liz Earle Jewellery Neroli Necklace here (correct at time of publishing)
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Breast cancer, HRT, and what the evidence says, with Kirsty Lang and Dr Sarah Glynne
When it comes to HRT, those with a history or increased risk of breast cancer can often feel left out of the conversation. But on this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz tackles this topic with journalist Kirsty Lang, and menopause specialist and GP Dr Sarah Glynne.
Kirsty shares her experience of breast cancer, and her decision to return to hormone replacement therapy following treatment. Meanwhile, Liz and Sarah discuss the fear caused by the poor interpretation of HRT studies and the risk of breast cancer. They chat through what recent evidence indicates to help arm you with the knowledge to make an informed decision on whether HRT is right for you.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Revisit our podcast with Kirsty Lang
- Download The Truth About Menopause and The Truth About HRT
- Read more about breast cancer and HRT
- Read the results of the Finnish 2016 study on HRT and breast cancer mortality
- Visit the Newson Health website
- Download the Balance app
- Visit Dr Tina Peers' website
- Listen to our podcast with Professor Michael Baum
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Everything you need to know about HRT – and more, with Dr Rebecca Lewis
Wondering how safe HRT is or whether it's right for you? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by GP and menopause specialist Dr Rebecca Lewis to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about HRT, and to debunk the myths and misinformation surrounding it.
Liz and Rebecca discuss misleading headlines that have made the news, as well as the recent shift in demand, the current supply issues and GP attitudes towards hormone replacement therapy.
This episode also takes a look at the evidence-based benefits of HRT for killer health conditions, including heart disease and diabetes, and discusses whether younger women should receive HRT even before symptoms start.
- View the NICE guidelines on HRT
- Download your copy of The Truth About HRT
- Download your copy of The Truth About Menopause
- Follow Dr Rebecca Lewis on Instagram
- Visit The Newson Health website
- Learn more about the Balance App
- Visit The Menopause Charity website
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What it is that makes us happy, with David Conrad
When are you at your happiest? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by public health consultant and author David Conrad to chat about what can help you lead a happier life.
Liz and David discuss why men may be less likely to discuss their mental health, unexpected factors - such as fast food and holidays - that may negatively impact our happiness, and whether you can be happy alone.
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From acne to rosacea - tackling common skincare concerns, with Dr Stefanie Williams
Skin concerns like adult acne and rosacea can have a real psychological impact. On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by dermatologist Dr Stefanie Williams to chat all about the largest organ of our body - the skin!
Liz and Stefanie share simple tweaks we can make to improve the appearance of our complexions, such as wearing SPF daily and supplementing with vitamin D, and chat about common triggers and treatments for many skin conditions. Plus, Stefanie shares details on how to use retinol effectively and the age we should start using this skincare ingredient.
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The biggest diet myths and why they need debunking, with Rhiannon Lambert
On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz chats to nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert to debunk some common dieting myths and fads.
Liz and Rhiannon discuss why calories aren’t always equal, the importance of getting enough fibre in our diet, the role of hunger hormones and regulation, caring for disordered eating, and why we can all be healthy at a variety of different shapes and sizes.
Rhiannon also shares her personal story that led her to becoming interested in nutrition.
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The languages of loss and coping with grief, with Sasha Bates
This week on The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, we revisit our episode with psychotherapist, journalist and former documentary filmmaker, Sasha Bates, about grief and the languages of loss.
Sasha explains to Liz how her own experience of grief encouraged her to put pen to paper and write her book titled Languages of Loss.
She also shares her advice for coping with grief and loss, why grief isn't always linear, and explains how we can best support others through bereavement.
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How to build a pain-free body, with James Davies
In this week’s episode of the Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz chats with performance therapist, James Davies, all about how we can build a pain-free body.
Liz and James discuss the benefits of massage and strategies for chronic pain. James also reveals why he’s a big fan of cold therapy and shares simple, at-home tips that we can all do to keep our bodies healthy and active.
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How to sleep better, with Dr Adam Carey
On this episode of the Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz chats to Dr Adam Carey, Chief Medical Officer for Indi Supplements, all about how we can get a better night’s sleep.
Liz and Adam discuss what makes a good night’s sleep and how our sleeping habits change as we age. Adam also explains the important role that nutrition plays in helping us to drift off.
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Revisited: the truth about carbohydrates, with Dale Pinnock
On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, we dig into the archives to revisit one of our most popular episodes with the award-winning ‘Medicinal Chef’ Dale Pinnock.
In this chat, Liz and Dale discuss the truth about carbohydrates. They cover the benefits of lower-carb and higher fat eating, how hidden sugars can creep into our daily diets, and share their personal experiences of intermittent fasting.
Liz also shares an exclusive sneak peek into the September/October 2022 issue of Liz Earle Wellbeing magazine.
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'Queenagers' - not just walking hot flushes: Liz Earle live with Eleanor Mills
On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by Eleanor Mills, award-winning editor and founder of the platform Noon to chat all about the power of the 'queenager' - midlife women who are in their prime.
In a Liz Earle Wellbeing Show first, this podcast episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Advertising Week in London.
Liz and Eleanor reveal why brands should stop overlooking queenagers (who often have the biggest disposable income), and why midlife women don't want to be labelled as walking hot flushes.
Eleanor also shares how her experience of magic mushrooms led to Noon being born, and they also take questions from the audience.
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How to unlock our creative potential with crafting, with Laura Brand
On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by author and illustrator Laura Brand to chat about simple ways we can find joy through creativity.
Laura shares her personal experience of burnout, how husband Russell Brand encouraged her to be more creative, the importance of being an active listener, and how we can find calm amongst the chaos with crafting.
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Buying second hand for the planet and our wellbeing, with Jo Spolton
Did you know that 22 million items of furniture end up in landfill in the UK every year? And fashion represents 10% of global carbon emissions?
On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by Jo Spolton, the co-founder of Rumage, a platform designed to make second hand shopping easier.
Liz and Jo share staggering statistics on the impact of waste on our planet, the wellbeing benefits of buying second hand, and how we can all consume more sustainably.
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Caring for thyroid health, with Lucinda Miller
On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by naturopath and functional medicine practitioner, Lucinda Miller of Nature Doc, for an in-depth discussion on thyroid health.
They discuss the symptoms of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, share vitamin, mineral and dietary changes you can try to support your thyroid health, and drill home the importance of gut health.
Lucinda also shares her personal story of an autoimmune condition called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
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Sex, relationships and how therapy can help, with James Earl
On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by therapist James Earl to chat all about sex and relationships.
Liz and James discuss how loss of desire affects relationships, the trauma of affairs and divorce, and how therapy may be able to help.
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A happy vagina and the gender health gap, with Mika Simmons
On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by author, actress, and podcast host Mika Simmons for a discussion surrounding women’s sexual health, the gender health gap, happy vaginas and working with Joanna Lumley.
Liz and Mika also chat about why keeping the vagina as a taboo subject is bad for our health.
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How to be more in tune with our biological body clocks, with Professor Russell Foster
On this episode of the Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by Professor Russell Foster, a leading expert in circadian neuroscience, to take a deep dive into biological body clocks.
Liz and Russell chat about the latest circadian rhythm research, how to mitigate jet lag, and how we can be more in tune with our body clocks to get a better night’s sleep.
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Managing and treating IBS, with Dr Lisa Das
On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by gastroenterologist Dr Lisa Das to discuss IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), sharing practical and evidence-based advice on how to manage and treat the condition.
Liz and Lisa cover the Bristol Stool Chart, getting a diagnosis and the importance of healthy eating habits.
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Healthy eating on a budget, with Melissa Hemsley
On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by chef and author Melissa Hemsley to chat all about eating healthily while on a budget.
Liz and Melissa discuss the joy and comfort in food, and share top tips on how to make the most out of ingredients and save time in the kitchen - for even the most nervous cooks.
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Living more naturally, with Tony Riddle
On this episode of the Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by natural lifestyle coach and author Tony Riddle to share practical tips on how we can all ‘live as humans are supposed to live’.
The pair discuss how we can transform our lifestyles for optimum health and happiness by living more naturally, as well as the benefits of going barefoot, trying forest bathing and ditching chairs.
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Supporting mental health and coping with grief, with Ben West
Please note, this episode contains discussion of suicide and mental health, which some listeners may find distressing.
On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by campaigner and activist Ben West for a frank discussion on how we can better support the mental health of our loved ones.
Ben also shares a very personal story of losing his 15-year-old brother, Sam, to suicide in 2018, and coping with the grief that came with.
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Changing our relationship with exercise and body image, with Tally Rye
On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by Intuitive Movement Fitness Coach, podcast host and author of the book Train Happy, Tally Rye, to chat about how we can change the way we think about exercise, moving the narrative from one of self-punishment to one of self-care.
Liz and Tally chat about body image in the fitness industry, intuitive eating and movement, and how Tally changed her own relationship with food, exercise and her body.
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Healthy relationships with adult children, with Celia Dodd
On this episode of the Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz chats to journalist and author, Celia Dodd, about navigating healthy relationships with adult children.
Celia and Liz discuss their own personal experiences when it comes to parenting, and reveal how they’ve overcome some of the challenges they faced as their children grew up.
Celia shares her top tips for communication and reveals how we can best support our grown-up children. She also discusses the feelings of an ‘empty nest’ and how to forge relationships with children who no longer live at home.
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Mental health and motherhood, with Anna Mathur
On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz chats to psychotherapist, best-selling author, The Therapy Edit podcast host, and mum-of-three Anna Mathur about mental health and the pressures of motherhood.
Anna shares her own personal and professional experiences of motherhood and its set of challenges, and how she learned to accept imperfection through her own parenting journey.
Liz and Anna also discuss the place for gratitude, and share practical tips and strategies for coping with anxiety.
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Friday Five: Holiday and travel Q&A with Liz Earle
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Friday Five: Wellness spas and cutting-edge treatments
On this episode of the Friday Five podcast, Liz takes a deep dive into the world of wellness spas and cutting-edge treatments with Hans-Peter Veit, the revered director of health and spa at Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland.
They also learn how Hans-Peter made his way into the world of high-end luxury spas, after starting out as a parachutist in the German army.
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Friday Five: Midlife transformation and psilocybin, with Eleanor Mills
On this episode of the Friday Five podcast, Liz is joined by Eleanor Mills, an award-winning editor, journalist, writer and broadcaster, to discuss Eleanor’s midlife philosophy and the personal experiences that shape her work. Liz and Eleanor also chat about magic mushrooms and the role psychedelics may one day play in future mental health treatment.
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Friday Five: Regenerative farming and The Archers, with Graham Harvey
On this episode of the Friday Five podcast, Liz is joined by Graham Harvey, an environmental campaigner, author, scriptwriter and former agricultural story editor at The Archers, to discuss the downside of fertilisers, the upside of regenerative farming for us all, and why we need to return to these more traditional practices as a matter of urgency for the sake of our health and the planet.
Graham also shares what you can do to impact your own health and wellbeing.
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Friday Five: Hay fever and allergies, with Dr Sophie Farooque
On this episode of the Friday Five podcast, Liz is joined by one of the UK's leading allergy experts, Dr Sophie Farooque, to share helpful advice for those who suffer with hay fever during pollen season.
Liz shares her successful experience of using quercetin to manage her own hay fever symptoms, and the duo also touch on food allergies, food intolerances and how to treat life-threatening anaphylaxis.
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Friday Five: The secrets to ageing well, with Anthea Turner
On this episode of the Friday Five podcast, Liz is joined by TV presenter and close friend Anthea Turner to discuss the secrets of ageing well and her new book!
In this lively and candid chat, Anthea shares her own personal experience of the menopause, why health is wealth more than ever, dating and relationships, why we should follow an 80:20 approach to healthy habits and much more.
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Friday Five: Parenting teens and motherhood, with Lorraine Candy
On this Mother's Day episode of the Friday Five podcast, Liz is joined by author and award-winning columnist Lorraine Candy to discuss parenting teenagers, as well as the highs and lows of motherhood. Lorraine is the author of new book, 'Mum, What's Wrong with You?': 101 Things Only Mothers of Teenage Girls Know.
They chat about consent for children be on social media, setting boundaries with technology, and the benefits of active listening.
Liz also discusses a new survey into the connection between loneliness and an uptick of at-home working.
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The fertility crisis, with Dr Shanna Swan
On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by Dr Shanna Swan, one of the world’s leading environmental and reproductive epidemiologists, to discuss the fertility crisis. She is also author of Count Down: How Our Modern World Is Threatening Sperm Counts, Altering Male and Female Reproductive Development, and Imperiling the Future of the Human Race.
In this eye-opening chat, Liz and Shanna discuss the decline in reproductive health and fertility around the world, as well as endocrine disruptors around our homes that may be affecting our hormones, plus how to protect our loved ones.
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Friday Five: Sustainable food production and organic farming
On this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz chats to landscape architect, Alex Bell, who founded agricultural project, Ecoscapes, located on the stunning shores of the Lake Naivasha in the heart of Kenya’s Great Rift Valley.
They discuss sustainable and nutritious food production, as well as organic and regenerative agriculture.
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The secret science of movement, with Caroline Williams
On this instalment of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz chats to science journalist, Caroline Williams, and author of new book Move: The New Science of Body Over Mind.
They discuss the secret science of movement, and how it can affect our mind for the better. Liz and Caroline also uncover what happens in our bodies when we move, and how this impacts our mood and wellbeing.
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Friday Five: Nutrition for better mental health, with Sarah Ann Macklin
On this episode of the Friday Five, Liz chats to Sarah Ann Macklin, a qualified nutritionist and founder of Be Well Collective, to learn more about how nutrition can support our mental health. Sarah Ann discusses how she became interested in nutrition after starting out her career as a fashion model, at just 15 years old.
They also chat about the pressures of social media, the importance of a balanced and diverse diet, and supplementation.
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Low-carb living, with Dr Linda Anegawa
On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by Dr Linda Anegawa, an award-winning physician dedicated to the treatment of metabolic and weight-related disease, and author of Not Another Keto Book: The Obesity Medicine Solution to Lose Weight, Boost Your Metabolism, and Feel Great.
Liz and Linda chat about all things metabolic health (including why it matters and how to measure our own), as well as low carb eating – its potential benefits for our health, how it differs from more strict ketogenic diets and what it looks like to eat this way on a day-to-day basis.
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Friday Five: Supporting our immune system, with Dr Jenna Macciochi
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The truth about microdosing, with Professor David Nutt
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Friday Five: Nutrigenomic supplements, with Tim Samuels
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Everything you need to know about fasting, with Michael Mosley
On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by Michael Mosley, presenter and founder of the Fast 800, to take a deep dive into the world of fasting.
Liz has long been a fan of intermittent fasting, and has regularly discussed the health and wellbeing benefits of the method.
Here, Michael shares how a type-2 diabetes diagnosis in 2014 led him to become interested in the health-giving benefits of fasting, as well as what this simple practice can do for our weight, gut-health, energy levels and quality of sleep.
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Friday Five: Cycle care and wellbeing, with Hannah Samano
On this episode of the Friday Five podcast, Liz is joined by Hannah Samano, founder and CEO of the UK’s first dedicated cycle-care platform, Unfabled.
They explore cycle care, period poverty, and sustainable alternatives to traditional tampons and pads that are contributing to ever-increasing plastic pollution.
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The lure and lies of processed food, with Dr Robert Lustig
On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by Dr Robert Lustig, a paediatric endocrinologist with over 40 years of experience. It was his work with obese children that spurred him on to become one of the leading voices on how our modern diets (rich in both processed foods and sugar) are sabotaging our metabolic health.
Dr Lustig uncovers the truth about ultra-processed produce and shares his simple rule for eating with health in mind - protect the liver, feed the gut.
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Friday Five: Vitamin D research and Fairtrade flowers
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How to treat adult acne, with Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme
On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by skin expert, and founder and medical director of Adonia Medical Clinic, Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme, to discuss all things adult acne. No, it’s not just for teenagers.
Here, Ifeoma chats to Liz about the common causes of acne, why it can linger and even emerge in adult life, and how to treat both active acne and the scars it can leave behind.
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Friday Five: Immunopsychiatry, with Lucinda Miller
On this episode of the Friday Five podcast, Liz is joined by naturopath and functional medicine practitioner Lucinda Miller of Nature Doc, for an in-depth discussion on immunopsychiatry.
They cover the increasing numbers of children and adults who are developing neurological and psychiatric issues since the start of the pandemic and how many of the symptoms of long Covid cross over with PANS/PANDAS, a misdirected autoimmune response to an infection that can lead to a whole host of issues, including anxiety, tics, OCD, brain fog, memory, emotional and attention issues.
Links mentioned:
- Purchase the Natruflex Turmeric supplement from The Naked Pharmacy here, use the code LIZLOVES for 20% off
- Buy The Nature Doc Shop's products, including PEA+ and Link Nutrition, with the LIZLOVES code for 10% off
- Click here to learn more about the PANS PANDAS UK charity
- Find out more about the Children's e-Hospital
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Beat insomnia for good, with Kathryn Pinkham
On our first episode of season 13 of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by insomnia specialist, Kathryn Pinkham, of the Insomnia Clinic to discuss how to beat the common sleep disorder, which will affect many of us at some point throughout our lifetime.
Kathryn and Liz also discuss why quality can be better than quantity when it comes to sleep, and why you shouldn't panic if you don't get the coveted eight hours of shut eye every single night.
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Friday Five: How to support those struggling with disordered eating, with Jane Clarke
Trigger warning: this episode includes discussion of disordered eating patterns.
In this episode of the Friday Five, Liz is joined by nutritionist Jane Clarke to discuss disordered eating among young people, along with body image issues and social media. Jane also shares helpful advice for the families of those struggling to support their loved ones in the best way possible.
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Friday Five: Menopause myth busting, with Kate Muir
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Friday Five: Wellbeing benefits of powerful plants, with Sebastian Pole
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Friday Five: Wellbeing advice on exercise, mental health and menopause
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Friday Five: How to stick to your New Year’s resolutions
On this episode of the Friday Five podcast, Liz is joined by Under One Sky founder, Mikkel Juel Iversen, and writer, Beatrice Aidin, to discuss the incredible work of the network, which provided around 100,000 meals and moments of human connection to those with no place to call home throughout lockdown.
Liz also chats to best-selling author and motivational speaker Robin Sieger to share a very special offer for setting New Year’s resolutions for 2022. He also shares advice on how to actually stick to your goals and make change with The 42 Days, which is currently exclusively half price for Liz Earle Wellbeing readers and listeners (ends 23.59pm on 20th Jan).
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Friday Five: A wellbeing Christmas family special
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Friday Five: Tips for those struggling at Christmas, with Dr Sophie Mort
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Friday Five: Gynaecological cancers and the natural beauty of pearls
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Friday Five: Doctors get cancer too, with Dr Philippa Kaye
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Friday Five: Adaptogens and nootropics, with Helen Snook and Dr Federica Amati
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Friday Five: Tweakments and HRT update
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Friday Five: Bio-hacking to live well for longer, with Ed van Harmelen
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Friday Five: Histamine intolerance, viral research and nutrition, with Dr Tina Peers
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Friday Five: Tackling toxic waste and single-use plastics
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Navigating eating challenges with Jane Clarke
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Friday Five: The truth about cruelty-free beauty, with Michelle Thew
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The Menopause Manifesto with Dr Jen Gunter
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Friday Five: Testosterone and menopause, with Dr Radhika Vohra
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Men’s health and the ‘manopause’ with Dr Jeff Foster
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Friday Five: Menopause, mental health and treatment updates, with Dr Louise Newson
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Understanding learning and behavioural difficulties with Sarah Warley
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Friday Five: Pain management for migraine, with Dr Katy Munro
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Depression and inflammation with Dr Kenneth Bock
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Friday Five: Sustainable food and education, with Richard Dunne
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Beat arthritis naturally with Emily Johnson
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Friday Five: The power of a morning walk, with Libby DeLana
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Sustainable eating with Ollie Hunter
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A happy, healthy brain with Kimberley Wilson
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Friday Five: The cholesterol conundrum, with Dr Aseem Malhotra
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Friday Five: Nutrigenomics for wellbeing, with Emma Beswick
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Friday Five: Breast cancer and HRT with Kirsty Lang
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Friday Five: Longevity and sleep with Professor Matthew Walker
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Friday Five: A look at the National Food Strategy, with Dr Zoë Harcombe
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Friday Five: Coping with anxiety with Robin Sieger
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Friday Five: Sustainability with Aisling Connaughton
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Friday Five: Launching our July August magazine
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Friday Five: A special interview with Christian Lamb
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Practical Psychology with Dr Sophie Mort
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Friday Five: Immunity with Dr Jenna Maccioci
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The heartbeat of trees with Peter Wohlleben
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Friday Five: Chronic pain management with Lily Earle
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Interpersonal relationships with Dr David Bradford
In this week's episode, Liz discusses interpersonal relationships with Dr David Bradford, a psychologist and senior Stanford lecturer. Here, David tells us how we can better approach conflict to be our most honest selves and build stronger relationships at work and at home.
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Friday Five: Menopause health with Dr Radhika Vohra
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Pain and prejudice with Gabrielle Jackson
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Friday Five: Our brand new brain health e-book
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Languages of loss with Sasha Bates
Psychotherapist, journalist and former documentary film maker, Sasha Bates, chats to Liz about her latest book, Languages of Loss. Here, Sasha explains how her own experience of grief encouraged her to put pen to paper and write a book. She also shares her advice for coping with grief and loss, and explains how we can support others through bereavement.
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Friday Five: Sepsis and how to spot it, with Dr Ron Daniels
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Beat brain fog with Dr Sabina Brennan
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Friday Five: Progress for menopause, with Dr Louise Newson
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The Immune Mystery with Dr Anita Kass
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Friday Five: The launch of The Menopause Charity, with Dr Radhika Vohra
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Why we eat too much with Dr Andrew Jenkinson
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Friday Five: The shocking truth about sugar and help for hay fever
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Friday Five: What you need to know about testosterone, with Dr Zoe Hodson
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Friday Five: A HRT update with Dr Zoe Hodson
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Friday Five: Weight loss tips from the experts
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Lose weight and feel great after 40, with Sam Rice
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Friday Five: Liz's wellbeing journey
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Eating after pregnancy with Dr Harriet Holme
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Friday Five: The truth about 'five-a-day', with Dr Zoë Harcombe
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How to be happy, with Mo Gawdat
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Friday Five: Obesity, vitamin D and good fats, with Dr Aseem Malhotra
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The truth about vitamin C with Dr Thomas E. Levy
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Friday Five: Ivermectin, HRT and misleading news stories, with Dr Louise Newson
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The Power Hour with Adrienne Herbert
Liz is joined by motivational speaker, coach, podcast host and author Adrienne Herbert to discuss her new book, Power Hour. Adrienne discusses habit-forming and how the very first hour of our day has the power to completely transform our life.
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Friday Five: Vitamin D, Ivermectin and histamine with Dr Tina Peers
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Getting older with Dr Lucy Pollock
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Friday Five: Probiotics for pelvic health
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The future of genetic testing with Emma Beswick
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Friday Five: Liz's sleep tips and home hair colour, with Josh Wood
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Food as medicine with Dr Rupy Aujla
A very warm welcome back to Season 10 of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show. In this week's episode, Liz is joined by NHS GP and Sunday Times bestselling author, Dr Rupy Aujla. Rupy works day-to-day in Emergency Medicine, but his experience in this field has led him to develop a real passion for preventive medicine — with a particular interest in the ways that eating well can transform our health. Following this interest, he enrolled for a Masters in Nutritional Medicine and launched ‘The Doctor’s Kitchen’ where he’s been sharing both his love of food and the medicinal effects of eating well ever since. He is also the Founding Director of Culinary Medicine, a non-profit organisation which aims to equip our doctors with the nutritional know-how so often lacking in their traditional training. Tune in for a fascinating chat about how struggles with his own health led him to appreciate the power of nutrition, as well as the work that needs to be done to put food back on the menu at medical school.
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Friday Five: Hormone health after cancer, with Ellie Waters
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Friday Five: Exercise snacking and lactoferrin, with Stephanie Drax
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Friday Five: Weight loss, vitamin D and staying well, with Dr Zoë Harcombe
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Friday Five: Immune support news, Ivermectin and histamine, with Dr Tina Peers
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Friday Five: Supplements for immune support and Covid-19, with Dr Louise Newson
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Friday Five: The highs and lows of 2020 and looking ahead to 2021
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How to ditch fast fashion with Livia Firth
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Friday Five: Positive news in the fight against Covid
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Hair loss - everything you need to know with Dr Greg Williams
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Friday Five: Vaginal dryness and vaginal atrophy, with Diane Danzebrink
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Explaining eczema with Dr Sharon Wong
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Friday Five: The truth about eating eggs, with Dr Zoë Harcombe
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The science of sleep with Professor Matthew Walker
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Friday Five: Estrogen and long Covid with Dr Louise Newson
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Gut health and the brain with Miguel Toribio-Mateas
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Friday Five: Liz's favourite supplements and festive fun
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Fertility, IVF and the microbiome with Mr Stuart Lavery
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Friday Five: Resilience and redundancy with Eleanor Tweddell
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Estrogen skincare with Dr Rebecca Booth
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Friday Five: Vitamin C and immunity with Dr Thomas E. Levy
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Understanding the breath with James Nestor
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Special: HRT and breast cancer with Dr Yana Vinogradova
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Friday Five: Benefits of being frozen and Chuckling Goat kefir
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Friday Five: Long Covid with Dr Louise Newson
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Friday Five: Menopause and getting active with Kate Dale
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Friday Five: The power of positivity
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This Girl is on Fire with Andrea McLean
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Friday Five: Breast cancer treatments and HRT with Professor Michael Baum
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And Now for the Good News with Ruby Wax
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Friday Five: Supplements, cryotherapy and menopause charity news
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Think Like a Monk with Jay Shetty
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Friday Five: Fish oils with Dr Simon Dyall
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Flavour with Yotam Ottolenghi
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Friday Five: Fish oil news and helpful herbs
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Best of beauty with Sali Hughes
Journalist and author Sali Hughes joins Liz to discuss her work in beauty. She shares her favourite beauty buys, discusses the power of fragrance and debunks clean beauty claims. She also opens up to Liz about the troubling rise of online trolls and recounts her own upsetting experience.
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Friday Five: Supporting your immunity, with Dr Aseem Malhotra
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Backstage beauty with Mary Greenwell
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Tweakments and the cosmetics industry with Alice-Hart Davis
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Friday Five: The links of estrogen to Covid-19 and mental health tips
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The ageing brain with Dr Daniel Levitin
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Friday Five: The wellbeing benefits of seaweed and podcast news
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How to eat sustainably with Patrick Holden CBE
British farmer and global activist, Patrick Holden CBE, joins Liz to discuss the importance of sustainable farming. He discusses the need to make sustainable food choices to benefit the planet and why we need to buy locally.
Please note: Image taken before social distancing rules came into place.
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Friday Five: Menopause news + Liz's favourite apps
Liz shares her latest thoughts on the likelihood of a second lockdown, how the menopause is affecting our medics and her favourite apps in this week's Friday Five.
You can find the shownotes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-menopause-news-lizs-favourite-health-apps/
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Friday Five: Taking supplements & an update on oestrogen
In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz explains some of the supplements she takes each day. She's also joined by Kevin Leivers, founder of The Naked Pharmacy, to discuss the surprising benefits of saffron. Plus, Liz tackles a sensationalist story that hit the headlines this week regarding HRT and its links to coronavirus.
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Friday Five: Oestrogel update and simple weight loss tips
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Friday Five: Plastic freedom and the limits of recycling
Liz shares simple ways to reduce our plastic pollution throughout Plastic-Free July and beyond in this week's Friday Five. She's also joined by Beth Noy who reveals the limits of recycling and what she's doing to make the journey to plastic freedom a little easier.
You can find the shownotes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-plastic-freedom-and-the-limits-of-recycling/
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Friday Five: The latest HRT scandal and gut health news
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Histamine intolerance with Dr Tina Peers
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Friday Five: The latest research updates for Covid-19
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Friday Five: The challenges of lockdown and the latest vitamin D research
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Friday Five: Liz's simple rules for eating
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Chronic migraine and its treatment with Lily Earle
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Friday Five: Adapting to a new normal and thoughts on migraine
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Migraine and headache with Dr Katy Munro
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Friday Five: Liz's experience of lockdown with the family
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Building resilience with Dr Gemima Fitzgerald
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Friday Five: Menopause and a HRT update, with Dr Louise Newson
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Pilates with Nathalie Clough
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Friday Five: Embracing new routines and keeping calm, with Mike Ward
In this week's Friday Five, Liz discusses how she's embracing her new routine. She also shares a few tips for keeping calm.
Psychotherapist Mike Ward from the London Anxiety Clinic also joins Liz to explain how we can take care of ourselves and bring back a sense of control.
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Menopause and anxiety with Dr Rebecca Lewis
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Friday Five: Immune-supporting strategies and coping with anxiety
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Coping with change Julia Samuel MBE
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Friday Five: HRT news and anti-flu protection
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Living well with Prue Leith CBE
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Friday Five: International Women's Day and a coronavirus update
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The pill with Dr Zoe Williams
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Friday Five: Fitness tips and surprising sugar truths
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Feel better in 5 with Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Dr Rangan Chatterjee's latest book, Feel Better in 5, explains how we can move towards healthier habits in just five minutes a day. He joins Liz to share some of his insights.
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Friday Five: Fairtrade gold and a HRT update
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Friday Five: Wisdom from Brené Brown and Valentine's Day recipes
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Friday Five: Period poverty and the shocking truth behind avocados
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Friday Five: Extra virgin olive oil and carbon emissions
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Friday Five: HRT shortages, gut health and staying slim
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Friday Five: Gratitude and beating January blues
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Friday Five: 'Nose to tail' eating and a poem dedicated to HRT
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Friday Five: New Year's resolutions, Veganuary and vitamin B12
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Kefir and gut health with Julie Smolyansky
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Friday Five: How to avoid a hangover and the benefits of laughter
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Fighting modern day slavery with Julia Immonen
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Friday Five: Feel good during the festive season
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Incontinence, menopause and pregnancy with Elaine Miller (aka Gusset Grippers)
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Friday Five: Health benefits of gold, frankincense and myrrh
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Wine 101 with Matthew Jukes
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Friday Five: Do we really need vaginal hygeine products?
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Stay mentally fit with Dr Vanessa Moulton
Dr Vanessa Moulton is a Chartered Psychologist passionate about helping us embrace a flexible approach to the way we think, behave and interact with others so we can enjoy peak performance and mental health on a daily basis. She joins Liz to share simple strategies we can use to improve our psychological fitness, much like how we train to improve our physical fitness. By embracing flexible thinking, she says, we can better manage stress and experience more self-compassion and improved mental health. You can find the show notes with all the resources mentioned in the episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/psychological-fitness-with-vanessa-moulton/
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Friday Five: A sourdough scandal and HRT shortages
Liz finally has some good news to share about the ongoing HRT shortage and reveals the scandal that has hit sourdough.
She also explains why good intentions surrounding the plastic bag have turned into a bit of a fiasco. You can find the show notes with all the resources mentioned in this episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-29-november/.
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Omega-3 and brain health with Dr Simon Dyall
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Friday Five: Cold water therapy and hangover-free drinks
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Nutrition and menopause with Emma Ellice-Flint
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Friday Five: Migraine supplements and metabolism boosters
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Estrogen and incontinence with Dr Rebecca Lewis
Why is incontinence more common during menopause? Dr Rebecca Lewis joins Liz to explain how declining estrogen levels affect our pelvic floor and what we can do about it. You can find the show notes with all the resources mentioned in the show at lizearlewellbeing.com/estrogen-and-incontinence/.
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Friday Five: Saffron and the French secret for staying slim
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Pelvic floor exercises with Jane Simpson
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Friday Five: Can migraine sufferers take HRT?
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Incontinence and menopause with Meg Mathews
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Friday Five: Vaginal HRT, breast cancer and how to decorate Halloween pumpkins
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Friday Five: The gut health benefits of a morning cuppa
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Menopause and testosterone with Dr Louise Newson
Did you know that women produce more testosterone than estrogen? Though usually considered a male hormone, it's essential for women's health and wellbeing – particularly during menopause when levels decline. Dr Louise Newson joins Liz to highlight its benefits for libido, energy levels and overall health, and explains how women can get a prescription in the UK.
You can find the show notes with all the resources mentioned in the episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/menopause-and-testosterone-with-dr-louise-newson/.
This is the final instalment of our five part podcast special in celebration of World Menopause Day.
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Breast cancer and HRT with Kirsty Lang
Is it safe to take HRT after breast cancer? Liz is joined by much-loved BBC broadcaster Kirsty Lang to hear about her decision to resume taking HRT following breast cancer treatment and what the evidence says about the risk factors. You can find the show notes with all the resources and links mentioned in the episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/breast-cancer-and-hrt-with-kirsty-lang/.
This is the fourth instalment in our five part podcast special in celebration of World Menopause Day.
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How to talk to your GP about menopause with Dr Justine Setchell
Liz is joined by Dr Justine Setchell to discuss the vital role that GPs play in menopause care, how to navigate a GP who isn’t up-to-date with the latest guidance, and how menopause medical training can be improved. You can find all the resources and links mentioned in the episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/menopause-and-gps-with-dr-justine-setchell/.
This is the third instalment in our five part podcast special in celebration of World Menopause Day.
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Understanding HRT with Nick Panay
Is HRT safe? Can we take HRT forever? Should women with no menopausal symptoms take HRT to protect their long term health? Consultant gynaecologist and Secretary General of the International Menopause Society Mr Nick Panay spills the beans on this all-important treatment. You can find all the resources and links mentioned in the episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/making-sense-of-hrt-nick-panay/.
This is the second instalment in our five part podcast special in celebration of World Menopause Day.
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Make menopause matter with Diane Danzebrink
Liz is joined by Diane Danzebrink, a psychotherapist and tireless menopause campaigner. Diane shares her experience of life-threatening depression and anxiety during the menopause, and what she’s doing to change menopause care as a result.
*Content warning:* This episode includes discussion of a near suicide attempt.
You can find all the resources and links mentioned in the episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/make-menopause-matter-diane-danzebrink/.
This is the first instalment in our five part podcast special in celebration of World Menopause Day.
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Friday Five: Laughter yoga and breast cancer screening
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Friday Five: Plastic polluted teabags and DIY flu remedies
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Friday Five: Liz's favourite sore throat remedies
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Friday Five: How to boost immunity, improve sleep and treat cystitis
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Friday Five: Eat seasonally this autumn
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Friday Five: HRT news, the secrets to long life and benefits of red wine
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PMS and PMDD with Dr Hannah Short
Affecting 80% of women, PMS can cause erratic moods, clumsiness, tender breasts and carbohydrate cravings throughout the menstrual cycle. For most women, this won’t negatively affect our quality of life. 2-10% of women, however, experience severe PMS and PMDD (Premenstrual dysphoric disorder) of which 15% will attempt to take their own life. Female hormonal health specialist, Dr. Hannah Short explains the difference between PMS, PMDD and PME, as well as the treatments and lifestyle changes that can help.
You can find the show notes with all the resources and links mentioned in the episode at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/pms-pmdd-dr-hannah-short/.
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IBS and digestion with Laura Tilt
With a staggering 1 in 7 of us affected by IBS, Liz invited dietician and health writer, Laura Tilt, on the podcast to solve our digestive woes. Covering fibre, FODMAPs and fermented foods, it’s a truly enlightening listen — don’t miss!
You can find the show notes with all the resources mentioned in the episode at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/podcast-ibs-digestion-gut-health/
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Friday Five: HRT headlines and the mental health benefits of chocolate
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Fermented foods with Ursel Barnes
A staple of any gut-friendly diet, fermented foods can help to increase the diversity of our good gut bugs. In this episode, Liz is joined by famed fermenter, Ursel Barnes, to discuss the secrets of fermentation, the benefits of veg-centric eating and Ursel’s favourite gut-friendly ingredients. You can find all the resources, recipes and links mentioned in the episode lizearlewellbeing.com/s5e8-fermented-foods-with-ursel-barnes/.
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Friday Five: Plastic pollution and poverty
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Gut health with Professor Tim Spector
A new area of research, we now know that gut health is central to our health and wellbeing. We’re kicking off our three-part gut-health special with bestselling author and leading British gut guru – Professor Tim Spector. In his book, The Diet Myth, Tim shared that the key to health and weight loss lies not in the latest fad diet, nor even in the simple mantra of ‘eat less move more’, but in the microbes already inside us.
You can find the show notes with all the resources and links mentioned in the episode at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/gut-health-professor-tim-spector/.
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Friday Five: Scooter safety, fruity face masks and gut health news
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Summer holiday special with Michael Garry
In this summer holiday special, Liz is joined by her personal trainer Michael Garry to share how to stay fit and sun safe while away.
You can find the show notes with all the resources and links mentioned in the episode at http://lizearlewellbeing.com/s5e6-summer-holiday-special-ft-michael-garry.
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Friday Five: The wellbeing benefits of Pilates and foodie tales from Portugal
Liz shares foodie tales from her travels in Portugal and Spain, how lasers can help various skin conditions, as well as the wellbeing benefits of Pilates.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-19th-july/.
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Lasers for skin with Debbie Thomas
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Friday Five: Can eating fat protect our skin from the sun?
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Get strong in midlife with Amanda Thebe
This week, our guest has come all the way from Texas! Amanda Thebe is a personal trainer and nutrition coach with over twenty years industry experience. Partly inspired by her own experience which she has described as ‘menopause hell,’ Amanda is on a mission to help women feel healthier, fitter and more unstoppable in their second half of life than they did in their first. The secret, she says, is lifting heavy weights often. Tune in for an inspiring and motivating deep dive into the benefits of strength training with plenty of tips for absolute beginners.
Find the show notes with all the resources and links mentioned in the episode at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/s5e4-get-strong-amanda-thebe/.
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Friday Five: Stay cool this summer
Liz shares a sneak peek inside the latest issue of Liz Earle Wellbeing magazine, a very special treat to keep us cool this summer and an educational and uplifting Facebook community for midlife women.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-5th-july/.
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Skin secrets with Alison Young
In this week's episode, Liz is joined by beauty expert Alison Young. Ali is best known for being QVC’s longest standing and most trusted beauty presenter (where she met Liz!) but much of the work she’s done throughout her illustrious 30+ year career has, in fact, been off camera. Advising and directing some of our best-loved brands, it’s hard to overstate the influence she’s had on the beauty industry during this time. Strongly against the need for surgery and injectables, she’s an advocate for great results which can be achieved in our own homes, sharing her findings on screen, radio, in the press and on her own website Alison Young Beauty. She joins us today to discuss how we can all look our best in mid-life and beyond.
You can find the show notes with all the resources and links mentioned in the episode at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/s5e3-skin-secrets-alison-young/.
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Fertility and acupuncture with Emma Cannon
Liz is joined by Emma Cannon, fertility expert and author of bestsellers The Baby Making Bible and Fertile. She has over 20 years clinical experience helping women achieve their dream of growing their family. A mind-body approach, Emma offers acupuncture, nutrition advice, diagnostic testing and emotional support through assisted fertility treatments. She also treats women seeking relief from difficult symptoms during pregnancy, postpartum, the menopause and cancer treatment. She joins Liz in the Wellbeing Studios to talk about fertility, IVF and later life.
You can find all the links and resources mentioned in the episode at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/s5e2-fertility-emma-cannon/.
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Friday Five: Wellbeing at work and the benefits of spirulina
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Friday Five: The brain benefits of eating eggs
Liz shares her favourite scented roses, tips for wellbeing in the workplace, the brain benefits of eggs and secrets to a stronger, slimmer you.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-14th-june/.
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Friday Five: Summer superfoods and the truth about sugar
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Friday Five: Kindness, sleep tech and tips for boosting low mood
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Friday Friday: Can gut health influence our mental health?
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Friday Five: Fat-fighting walnuts and a floating spa
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Friday Five: What time of day should we take supplements?
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Friday Five: High-fat eating and our Best of British magazine
Liz shares a sneak peek inside the latest Best of British issue of Liz Earle Wellbeing magazine, the importance of varying your posture and her experiments with high fat eating. You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-3rd-may/.
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Best of British millinery with Jane Taylor
Liz is joined by leading British milliner, Jane Taylor. Jane's fashion-forward pieces and avant-garde creations have made her synonymous with British millinery. Her sculptural hats and headpieces are highly coveted among an elite circle of London style icons and she even has a number of royal clientele, including the Duchess of Cambridge, Zara Tindall, the Countess of Wessex and Princess Eugenie. Learn about the history of British millinery, Jane's design process and her top tips for picking the perfect headpiece for any occasion.
You can find the show notes with all the links and resources mentioned in the episode at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/s4e10-millinery-jane-taylor-2/.
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Friday Five: Bladder weakness and the truth about calorie counting
Liz shares a very special fruit cake, the truth about calorie counting, insight into the all-too-common problem of incontinence, the wonders of watercress and her favourite UK walks. You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-26th-april/.
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Incontinence with Dr Mayoni Gooneratne
Dr. Mayoni Gooneratne is a former NHS pelvic surgeon, now specialising in aesthetics. She is dedicated to restoring women's health and self confidence at her London clinic and joins Liz to dive into the all-too-common yet taboo subject of incontinence.
You can find the show notes with all the resources and links mentioned in the episode at http://lizearlewellbeing.com/s4e9/.
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Friday Five: A common cause of recurring UTIs
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Obesity and genetics with Dr Giles Yeo
Are our genes to blame when our jeans don’t fit? Liz is joined by geneticist and BBC presenter, Dr Giles Yeo, to debunk weight-loss myths, disprove fad diets and discuss how genes influence our eating habits.
You can find the show notes with all the resources and links mentioned in the episode at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/s4e8/.
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Friday Five: Does exercise make us happier than a pay rise?
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Breast health with Professor Michael Baum
This is the second part of Liz's interview with renowned breast cancer surgeon, Professor Michael Baum. In the first episode we took a deep dive into breast cancer (its causes, types and treatments) and in this second segment Liz and Michael discuss breast health more widely including the surprising reality of breast cancer screening and ways to improve the quality of life, health and vitality of all mid-life women.
You can find the show notes with all the resources and links mentioned in the episode at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/s4e7/.
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Friday Five: Edelweiss and the dangers of intensive animal farming
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Understanding breast cancer with Professor Michael Baum
Liz is joined by renowned breast cancer surgeon Professor Michael Baum. Michael has studied his specialist subject, breast cancer, for the past 50 years, and there can be few in the world who know as much on this as he. In this first part of two episodes, we'll be taking a closer look at breast cancer, how it develops and how to treat it.
You can find the show notes with all the links and resources mentioned in the episode at http://lizearlewellbeing.com/podcast-s4e6/.
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Friday Five: Antibiotics and the benefits of buying local
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Love your lymph with Naomi Northern-Ellis
Liz takes a deep dive into an unbelievably important yet often overlooked part of our body - the lymphatic system. To reveal more of its mysteries, she's joined by Naomi Northern-Ellis. In 2008, Naomi was diagnosed with primary lymphedema and, determined to know as much as she could about the condition, she discovered something called pneumatic compression therapy. She was so impressed by the success of these lymphatic drainage treatments that she decided to import them back into the UK founding Body Ballancer. In this episode, Liz and Naomi discuss the signs and symptoms of a sluggish lymphatic system as well as some really quick and simple ways we can give our bodies a helping hand here.
You can find a show notes with all the resources and links mentioned in the episode at http://lizearlewellbeing.com/season-four-episode-five/.
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Friday Five: Does HRT cause cancer?
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The art of bathing with Suzanne Duckett
Liz is joined in the Wellbeing Studios by Suzanne Duckett. Suzanne is a well-known journalist, author and speaker, best known for uncovering realistic remedies to help counteract modern day maladies. One such realistic remedy is bathing and her new book – Bathe: The Art of Finding Rest, Relaxation and Rejuvenation in a Busy World – is about just that. Listen in to find out how a long soak can improve wellbeing.
You can find the show notes with all the resources and links mentioned in the episode at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/s4e4-bathing-suzanne-duckett/.
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Friday Five: How to have a sound night's sleep
To celebrate World Sleep Day Liz is sharing five super simple strategies for improved sleep including keeping to a regular routine, having a caffeine curfew and getting outdoors.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-15th-march/.
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Vaginal lasers with Aly Dilks
Liz is joined by Aly Dilks the Clinical Director of the Women's Health Clinic to talk designer vaginas, vaginal atrophy and how the latest in laser tech can help treat incontinence.
You can find the show notes with all the resources mentioned in the episode at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/s4e3-aly-dilks/.
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Friday Five: The truth about HRT
For International Women’s Day, Liz discusses the misinformation surrounding HRT and the launch of her new myth-busting e-guide – The Truth about HRT. You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-8th-march/.
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How to treat recurring UTIs with Dr Louise Newson
Dr Louise Newson returns to the podcast for the second part of our pelvic health series. If you missed part one, be sure to tune in for a detailed look at vaginal dryness with Dr. Rebecca Lewis. Louise is a GP, menopause specialist and founder of the Newson Health Menopause Clinic in Stratford-upon-Avon. Listen in as she and Liz explore the all-too-common problem of recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs) and how in many cases hormones might be the root of the problem.
You can find the show notes with all the resources mentioned in the episode at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/s4e2-hormones-and-utis-with-dr-louise-newson/.
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Friday Five: Inside Liz's March magazine
Liz shares menopause news and a sneak peek inside the brand new March/April issue of Liz Earle Wellbeing magazine.
You can find the show notes at http://lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-1st-march/.
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Plastic-less living with Dr Ruth Valerio
Instead of ditching biscuits and chocolate this Lent, we’re turning our eye to plastic. Liz talks to environmentalist, author and Tearfund’s Global Advocacy and Influencing Director Dr Ruth Valerio about what each of us can do to cut back on plastic in all its forms.
You can find the show notes with all the resources mentioned in the episode at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/s4e1-plastic-less-lent-dr-ruth-valerio/.
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Friday Five: Why eat organic and a flu-fighting soup recipe
Liz shares five fabulous things from the world of wellbeing, including the benefits of eating organic, a cold water swimming collective, a delicious recipe for flu-fighting soup and the importance of gratitude.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-22nd-february/.
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Friday Five: Liz's top juicing tips
Liz shares her top juicing tips, the reason why we can all eat a little more chocolate, and chats with a listener to discover the role that the podcast has played in her wellbeing journey.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-15th-february/.
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Intermittent fasting with Max Lowery
Liz is joined by personal trainer, sleep specialist, intermittent fasting advocate and author of ‘The 2 Meal Day,’ Max Lowery. Listen in as they delve into the details of intermittent fasting and how it can help to transform, not only our bodies, but our relationship with food too.
You can find the show notes with all the resources mentioned in the episode at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/ep-61-intermittent-fasting-with-max-lowery/.
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Period poverty with Amy Peake
Liz is joined Amy Peake, the founder of the not-for-profit charitable organisation, Loving Humanity. Loving Humanity came into being when Amy was moved by the images of Syrian refugees living in impoverished conditions. She wondered how women were able to provide for themselves and their children, and how they were managing their periods in the camps. In this Boxing Day Special, listen in to hear about how Loving Humanity are making a difference and what we can do to get involved.
You can find the show notes with all the links and resources mentioned in the episode at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/ep-60/.
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Surgical menopause and hormonal health with Dr Hannah Short
At the age of 35, Dr Hannah Short had a total hysterectomy resulting in premature surgical menopause. Since then, she's gone on to specialise in female hormonal health, pouring her efforts into improving care in this area. Listen in as she and Liz take a deep dive into surgical menopause, premenstrual disorders and endometriosis,
You can find the show notes with all the resources and links mentioned in the episode at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/ep-59-hormonal-health-with-dr-hannah-short/.
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Hair loss and styling ageing locks with Denise McAdam
The ‘Queen of hair’, Denise McAdam has had a remarkable career working with clients such as Cindy Crawford, Yasmin Le Bon and Naomi Campbell. From sulphate-free shampoo to hair-loss, listen in for the low down on looking after ageing locks.
You can find the show notes with all the resources mentioned in the episode at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/ep-59-ageing-hair-denise-mcadam/.
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Confessions of a menopausal woman with Andrea McLean
Alongside her broadcasting career, Loose Women's Andrea McLean has detailed her experience of menopause in her new book, Confessions of a Menopausal Woman. Tune in for a candid conversation about this stage of life.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/ep-57/.
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Vaginal dryness with Dr Rebecca Lewis
We may feel comfortable sharing our experiences of insomnia and hot flushes during the menopause, but talking about vaginal dryness is often more difficult. Liz is joined by GP and menopause doctor, Dr Rebecca Lewis to take a closer look at this common symptom and explain why women needn't suffer in silence.
You can find the show notes with all the links and resources mentioned in the episode at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/ep-56-vaginal-dryness-dr-rebecca-lewis/.
This episode is kindly sponsored by our friends at Regelle, a long-lasting vaginal moisturiser. They are also offering Wellness with Liz Earle listeners a 25% discount on the 12 pack of Regelle plus free p&p. Just use the promo code LIZEARLE at the check out. Shop now.
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Healthy, happy kids with Lucinda Miller
Liz is joined by Lucinda Miller, a naturopath specialising in functional medicine. From five-veg shepherds pie to brain-boosting pancakes, she shares simple ways to keep our kids healthy and happy.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/ep-55-good-stuff-lucinda-miller/.
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The truth about carbs with Dale Pinnock
Liz is joined once again by the award winning ‘Medicinal Chef’, Dale Pinnock. He’s a super knowledgable, passionate yet down-to-earth expert on the beneficial effect that food has on our health. Dale joined Liz in season 2 of the podcast to chat about importance of eating plenty of healthy fats and is back to talk all things carbohydrate.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/ep-54-carbohydrates-dale-pinnock/.
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Maintaining strong bones with Dr Taher Mahmud
From weight-bearing exercise to vitamin D, consultant rheumatologist Dr Taher Mahmud explains how we can avoid osteoporosis and maintain healthy bones in mid life.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/ep-53-healthy-bones-dr-taher-mahmud/.
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F*** you cancer with Deborah James
In 2016, aged just 35, Deborah was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer. Since then, she has poured her efforts into raising awareness about the symptoms of the disease and what it’s like to live with cancer. From cutting-edge cyberknife treatments to running half marathons, listen in as Liz and Deborah discuss what it's really like to live with the Big C.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/ep-52-f-you-cancer-with-deborah-james/.
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Building a beauty empire with Marcia Kilgore
Liz is joined by serial wellbeing and beauty entrepreneur, Marcia Kilgore, a lady who has launched not one, but five brilliant brands (Bliss, FitFlop, Soap and Glory, Soaper Duper and Beauty Pie). Listen in as she shares the secrets to building a beauty empire and to her glowing skin.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/ep-51-business-beauty-marcia-kilgore/.
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Feeling fab in our 50s with Gaby Roslin
Liz is joined by Gaby Roslin, a TV presenter and radio broadcaster who has headed up The Big Breakfast, Children in Need, The National Lottery and more. A true wellbeing warrior, Gaby also campaigns for a number of charities including Breakthrough Breast Cancer and WellChild and is vocal about the importance of eating well. From walking to kefir, listen in as she shares her top tips for feeling fab in our 50s and beyond.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/ep-50-wellbeing-gaby-roslin/.
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Looking after our bees with Gill Perkins
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Look fabulous forever with Tricia Cusden
Liz is joined by Tricia Cusden, the 70 year old makeup queen with more than 4 million views on YouTube. Tricia is working to challenge the stereotypes around ageing and is giving the younger bloggers and vloggers a real run for their money.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/ep-48-look-fabulous-forever-tricia-cusden/.
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Menopause with Dr Shahzadi Harper
Liz is joined by Dr. Shahzadi Harper. A London-based GP, Shahzadi specialises in women’s wellbeing and is passionate about the ways optimal hormone health can help us to feel confident and sexy, whatever our age.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/ep-47-hormones-dr-shahzadi-harper/.
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Best of British food with Candice Brown
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Buying sustainable flowers with Rosebie Morton
Liz is joined by rose enthusiast and founder of The Real Flower Company, the appropriately named Rosebie Morton. Defending the charm of homegrown, traditional garden roses over their more commercial cousins, Rosebie can be found giving guided tours through her beautiful Hampshire paddocks and experimenting with new varieties to add to her already extensive repertoire. She's a champion of buying British flowers as well as sustainable sourcing from much further afield.
You can find the show notes at http://lizearlewellbeing.com/ep-45-homegrown-roses-rosebie-morton/.
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Secrets to youthful skin with Abigail James
Liz is joined by leading London facialist, Abigail James. From retinoids to botox, they discuss some of the skin strategies and treatments we’re more likely to turn to as we age.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/ep-44-ageing-skin-abigail-james/.
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A failsafe skincare routine with Abigail James
Liz chats to Abigail James, a true skincare guru whose signature facials and unique massage techniques are highly sought after by industry insiders, A-listers and London’s elite. She shares her failsafe skincare regime and the miracle ingredients to look out for.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/ep-43-skin-secrets-abigail-james/.
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My menopause with Meg Matthews
Liz is joined by Brit-pop icon, Meg Matthews to hear about her experience of menopause. Tune in for a truly candid conversation covering menopausal moods, alcohol, bone health and more.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/ep-42-menopause-meg-matthews/.
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Practising gratitude with Lilah Fear
Liz is joined by British ice dancer Lilah Fear. At just 18 Lilah is a British national champion and is on track for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Tune in as she shares how she fell in love with the ice, how she fuels her training and how practising gratitude has changed her mental health.
You can find the show notes at http://lizearlewellbeing.com/ep-41-gratitude-lilah-fear/.
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Macrobiotic eating with Nicky Clinch
Liz is joined by transformational life coach and macrobiotic chef Nicky Clinch. In this episode, Nicky shares her journey from battling eating disorders and drug addiction to finding health and wellbeing through food and better nourishment.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/ep-40-wellbeing-with-nicky-clinch/.
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My menopause with Niamh Barker
Founder of The Travelwrap Company, Niamh began designing and producing beautiful, cashmere travel blankets after leaving a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry. Today, she boasts a thriving business with Prince George amongst its clients.
Tune in to hear about this incredible journey as well as Niamh’s personal experience of changes to her moods during the menopause.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/ep-39-menopause-mood-niamh-barker/.
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Get fit with Kayla Itsines
Liz is joined by fitness guru, Kayla Itsines. Kayla began her astonishing career after experiencing frustration that the workouts being shown to women were not delivering the results they craved. She began to develop her own workouts and share them online, growing a global movement around her fitness workout programme The Bikini Body Guide. Tune in to hear her thoughts on why women shouldn’t be afraid of weight lifting.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/ep-38-fitness-with-kayla-itsines/.
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Eat happy with Melissa Hemsley
Liz is joined by Melissa Hemsley, one half of the Hemsley and Hemsley sister duo, to share her favourite recipes and how food can improve our mood and wellbeing.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/ep-37-eat-happy-melissa-hemsley/.
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My menopause with Kathy Lette
Liz is joined by bestselling author, Kathy Lette. This lady is one live wire and hilariously discusses her life from men to menopause. To highlight World Autism Awareness Day this week, Kathy also speaks about raising a son with autism. She explains how her son has taught her that “there is no such thing as normal and abnormal, there’s ordinary and extraordinary.”
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-36-conversation-kathy-lette/.
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Row for freedom with Julia Immonen
Could you spend 45 days at sea with just four other people and 50 ft waves for company? Liz chats with the inspirational Julia Immonen, one of a five-women team that broke records crossing the Atlantic Ocean.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-35-row-for-freedom-with-julia-immonen/.
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Menopause FAQs with Dr Louise Newson
Liz is joined once again by Dr Louise Newson, GP and menopause expert. Listen in as they answer some of the most commonly asked questions about the menopause.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/menopause-myth-busting-dr-louise-newson/.
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Healthy fats with Dale Pinnock
Liz is joined by The Medicinal Chef, Dale Pinnock. Listen in as they discuss all things delicious and nutritious, from purple-skinned veg to the role of fats.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-33-dale-pinnock-medicinal-chef/.
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The Good Menopause Guide with Liz Earle
Liz discusses all things menopause including her upcoming book, The Good Menopause Guide, launching on the 8th March 2018 – International Women’s Day.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-32-the-good-menopause-guide/.
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Botanical benefits with Jennifer Hirsch
Liz is joined by leading ethnobotanist Jennifer Hirsch. In this episode, they discuss the many and varied beauty and wellbeing benefits of botanicals, from the amazing cooling effect of menthol to the natural insecticidal properties of the neem tree.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-31-botanical-beauty-benefits-jennifer-hirsch/.
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Walking the Camino de Santiago with Viv Worrall
Liz is joined by fitness walking expert Viv Worrall. Listen in as Viv talks about her amazing journey on the Camino de Santiago, the ancient network of pilgrims’ ways ending at the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-30-walking-camino-de-santiago-viv-worrall/.
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In the garden with Sarah Raven
Liz is joined by leading UK gardener, cook, writer and TV presenter Sarah Raven. Listen in as they discuss what first led her ‘up the garden path’, today’s floral trends, and how to keep cut blooms looking beautiful for longer.
You can find the show notes at http://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-29-flowers-and-fermenting-with-sarah-raven/.
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Weight training with Michael Garry
In this final part of Liz's three part series with celebrity personal trainer Michael Garry, we're diving into weight training and how it can help us achieve our fitness goals.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-28-using-weights-michael-garry/.
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Stepping it up with Michael Garry
Following on from last week’s deep dive into beginner's fitness, Michael Garry returns to explain how to step up our game. From why it pays to stretch, to how to eat around workouts.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-27-stepping-it-up-with-michael-garry/.
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Beginner's fitness with Michael Garry
Liz is joined by award-winning personal trainer Michael Garry. From how to prepare for exercise success to why you don’t necessarily need to join a gym, they share tips for anyone starting to exercise or returning to it after a break.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-26-starting-fitness-journeys-michael-garry/.
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Festive botany with Jennifer Hirsch Day
Liz is joined by The Beauty Botanist Jennifer Hirsch Day to discover the health and beauty benefits of some of our favourite festive foliage.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-25-festive-botany-with-jennifer-hirsch/.
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Regenerative medicine with Dr Andrew Mowry
Dr Andrew Mowry is a leading chiropractor and regenerative medicine specialist. He chats to Liz about how we can all make simple, holistic changes to help us stay healthier for longer.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/regenerative-medicine-with-dr-andrew-mowry/.
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Ayurveda and finding balance with Jasmine Hemsley
Liz is joined by food writer and one half of the Hemsley & Hemsley duo, Jasmine Hemsley. Join them as they talk about recipes founded on the principles of Ayurveda, and how this ancient medical system can help support our mind and body, helping us feel at our best during busy or stressful times.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/finding-balance-through-food-with-jasmine-hemsley/.
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Fairtrade cotton with Rebecca Winckworth
Liz is joined by Rebecca Winckworth, co-founder of organic and Fairtrade cotton brand White and Green. Join them as they follow cotton from seed to finished product, and share how Fairtrade farming can help change lives.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-22-cotton-fairtrade-matters/.
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A tech-wise family with Andy Crouch
Andy Crouch, author of The Tech-Wise Family, shares how we can make the most out of technology without letting it rule our lives or addictive behaviour creep in.
You can find the show notes at http://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-21-tech-wise-family-andy-crouch/.
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Baking and fitness with Lorraine Pascale
Liz is joined by TV chef and bestselling author Lorraine Pascale who talks to Liz about achieving a happy and healthy balance in her approach to food and fitness – without depriving herself of her much-loved baked goods!
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-20-baking-weight-lifting-lorraine-pascale/.
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Food glorious food with Donna Hay
Liz is joined by a foodie legend, the astonishingly successful author and magazine founder, Donna Hay. Australia’s leading food editor and multi-bestselling cookbook author, whose recipes and sensational food styling has set a benchmark for food publishing the world over and inspired a generation of food writers – including Liz!
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/interview-with-donna-hay/.
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Combatting cellulite with Kate Shapland
Liz chats with award-winning beauty writer and founder of Legology Kate Shapland. Join them as they talk about combating cellulite and the science of good legs.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-18-interview-kate-shapland-legology/.
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Mental health with Ruth Williams
Liz chats with business psychologist Ruth Williams from Department Store for the Mind. From wellbeing at work, to the importance of creative activities, they cover the simple self-care methods we can use on a day-to-day basis to protect our mental health.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-17-interview-psychologist-ruth-williams/.
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Fermented foods with Alana Holloway
From kimchi to kavass, listen in as Liz chats to Alana Holloway, founder of Fermented LAB, about the wonders of fermented fodder.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-16-fermented-food-with-alana-holloway/.
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Food for life with Joanna Lewis
Liz chats to Joanna Lewis from the Soil Association. Heading up their Food for Life programme, Joanna tells Liz all about their mission to bring fresh, local food into schools, hospitals, care homes, and workplaces across the country.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-15-food-life-joanna-lewis/.
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Baking for good with Martha Collison
Liz chats to The Great British Bake Off’s youngest ever quarter-finalist, cookbook author and baking inspiration Martha Collison. They discuss her work with Tearfund and Bramber Bakehouse and share ideas about how we can all bake for good.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-14-interview-with-martha-collison/.
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Why buy organic with Helen Browning
Liz is joined by organic farmer and Chief Executive of the Soil Association, Helen Browning. Tune in to hear Helen’s personal journey into organic farming and why our ability to feed ourselves into the future depends on the health of our soil.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-13-interview-with-helen-browning-mbe/.
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Menopause and HRT with Dr Louise Newson
From the importance of keeping our nutrient levels topped up, to the real risks vs benefits of HRT, Liz busts menopause myths with Dr Louise Newson.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-12-the-menopause-with-dr-louise-newson/.
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Free-range dairy with Neil Darwant
Liz chats to free-range dairy farmer Neil Darwent who founded the Pasture Promise label. Listen in to find out why we all need to be looking out for this logo, and why free-range dairy doesn’t just benefit the cows, but our health, too.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-11-free-range-dairy-neil-darwent/.
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Deciphering food labels with Camilla Barnard
Do you know the facts behind the food fads? Or what we should be looking for on our food labels? Liz is joined by Camilla Barnard, leading lady at health food brand Rude Health for an insider’s view on what we’re really eating.
You can find the show notes at http://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-10-behind-food-label-camilla-bernard-rude-health/.
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Liz's tips for a healthy, happy summer holiday
Liz shares her top summer holiday packing and preparation tips to help you have a happy, healthy summer holiday.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-9-lizs-top-summer-travel-tips/.
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Menopause with Liz Earle
At some point during our lifetime, almost all women are affected by ‘The Change’, but so many of us know very little about it until we experience it ourselves. Liz takes a deep dive into menopause, specifically the perimenopause, and how we can best prepare to make this as good a time as possible.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-8-menopause/.
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Gut health for kids with Lucinda Miller
Lucinda Miller, a family naturopath shares simple strategies for keeping the whole family healthy, inside and out. Listen to find out more about why good gut health isn’t just important for adults – it’s especially important in children, ensuring their future health and development.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-7-gut-health-family-lucinda-miller/.
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Stay sun-safe with Liz Earle
Do you know the difference between UVA and UVB filters in suncream? How about which summer skincare products really work? And how can we make sure we get enough vitamin D whilst still using sunscreen? Liz answers all these questions and more.
You can find the show notes at http://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-6-staying-safe-sun/.
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Gut-friendly kefir with Deborah Carr
Cultured and fermented foods can make a huge difference to our health and wellbeing. Tune in as Liz interviews Deborah Carr, founder of Nourish Kefir, to talk about a foodie fad whose health claims seem to be stacking up.
You can find the show notes at http://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-5-gut-health-kefir/
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Juicing with Liz Earle
Drinking fresh juice is a wonderfully healthy habit, as it allows us to make maximum use of raw fruit and vegetable ingredients with minimum expense to our digestive system. Plus, it’s utterly delicious! Liz shares her tips...
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-4-juicing/.
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Gut health with Liz Earle
Liz uncovers the secrets of the microbiome, the term most commonly used to describe the trillions of microscopic organisms living inside our gut. She explains how we can increase our beneficial bacteria and why this can make such a tremendous difference to our overall health and wellbeing.
You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-3-magnificent-microbiome/.
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Eat yourself beautiful with Liz Earle
Smooth, radiant-looking skin starts from within as skin-friendly foods give our body the building blocks it needs to create healthy skin cells. Liz reveals the foods that can help achieve a gorgeous glow from the inside-out.
You can find the show notes at http://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-2-eat-beautiful/.
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Liz's wellbeing journey
In the first ever episode of the podcast, Liz shares her journey over the last 30 years and more to search out the best ways to live well with trusted advice and genuine wellbeing wisdom.
Find the show notes at http://lizearlewellbeing.com/episode-1-lizs-story/
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