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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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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On this podcast, Liz is tackling your Qs on sleep, acid reflux, facial hair removal, fatigue, and SPF.
Liz shares strategies for better sleep (especially if magnesium isn't working for you) for an anonymous listener, and reveals 'natural' methods to deal with acid reflux for another.
Isabelle asks for the best facial hair removal methods, and Liz helps Rafi deal with long-covid and fatigue plus looks at blue light, pollution and SPF for Laura.
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Keen to avoid falling ill this winter? Nutritionist Farzanah Nasser joins Liz to unpack how we can keep our immune system robust enough to cope with cold and flu season.
Farzanah shares her expert advice on vitamin D (and getting enough in the wintertime), and the small changes we need to make to our diets to better support our immunity.
Liz and Farzanah reveal how to introduce more fibre into our diets and ways to supercharge our drinks to avoid falling ill, plus take a closer look at autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto's and psoriasis.
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Are you sick of getting sick all the time? Jennifer O’Connell co-founded a supplement brand with friends Aoife Matthews and Louise O’Riordan after her busy life as a barrister and triathlete left her immune system depleted. She joins Liz to reveal how we can keep our immune system strong in midlife.
Jennifer and Liz take a deep dive into how stress impacts our immunity, plus reveal the key nutrients that can help to bolster our defences, such as zinc, copper and Coenzyme Q10.
Inside this episode brought to you in partnership with SISTERLY Liz and Jennifer look at how The Elevator has been curated specifically for the needs of women, and how we can build better habits to support our health.
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Liz is back investigating your questions on thinning hair, intermittent fasting, sun damage, and dry mouths.
There is a question from Denise on post-menopausal hair that is thinning, plus Janice asks about handling supplements with intermittent fasting.
Liz also helps Gemma deal with sun damaged skin, and Karen with quenching a dry mouth at night.
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Professor Daniel M. Davis is a leading immunologist at Imperial College London, and he's here to set the record straight on what actually keeps us well through winter.
He reveals the truth about vitamin C (spoiler: you might want to rethink that morning glass of orange juice), why the phrase "boost your immune system" makes him wince, and the one lifestyle factor that's genuinely proven to affect your immune response.
He also chats to Liz about what really happens when you train for a marathon, the science behind allergies and autoimmune disease, and whether those probiotic yogurts are doing anything at all.
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This week, Liz looks at collagen supplements, oestrogen absorption, winter morning sunshine, supplements for food, and fine lines.
Liz investigates whether collagen supplements are a con for an anonymous listener, and takes a deep dive into the best place to apply oestrogel for best absorption for Michaela.
There's also a question from Denise on how to get enough morning sunshine during dark and dreary UK winters, and Christine asks whether collagen and creatine supplements can be added to her cooking.
Meanwhile, Liz shares best strategies and ingredients for fine lines around the mouth for Jane.
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What does a healthy approach to menopause look like for you? Award-winning beauty editor Donna Francis joins Liz to reveal her inside-out approach to ageing well (with no injectables or alcohol in sight).
Donna reveals how and why she stopped drinking, and how testosterone has been transformational for her menopause symptoms.
Liz and Donna discuss how to build an effective morning routine, why they are anti anti-aging, and their must-have midlife skincare and treatments.
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Struggling to navigate the perimenopause maze? Dr Elina Berglund joins Liz to reveal how you can better understand your symptoms through an app and adjust your lifestyle accordingly.
Elina, who is the co-founder of Natural Cycles, walks Liz through the hormonal shifts of perimenopause, and explains what your symptoms can tell you about your stage in this transition.
In this episode, brought to you in partnership with Natural Cycles, Elina also explains the lifestyle changes we can make to improve our perimenopause experience - from sleep to movement.
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Liz is answering your questions on cortisol, gum health, immune support, ingredients in HRT, and green tea supplements.
This week, Liz chats all-things cortisol for Elaine and shares on how to lower the stress hormone, shares strategies for receding gums for Alice, and looks at concerning additives inside HRT products for Mel.
There's also a question from Sylvie on how to avoid catching bugs from her students and better support her immune system, and another from an anonymous listener on green tea supplements.
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With over 70% of women noticing changes to their skin and hair in perimenopause and menopause, consultant dermatologist Dr Sajjad Rajpar joins Liz to unpack why.
Sajjad walks Liz through the impact changing hormones can have on our skin and collagen levels, and Liz questions the best place to apply Oestrogel.
They also look at the efficacy of collagen supplements, HRT and skin absorption, plus share effective solutions for midlife hair loss.
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Liz is tackling your Qs on HRT and bloating, recurring sinusitis, magnesium, tech for mood regulation, and 'chicken' skin.
Maria asks whether her HRT prescription could be behind weight gain, gas and bloating, while Caroline writes in to find out how she can help her daughter with chronic sinusitis.
Liz also dives into Lesley's question on overdoing magnesium, shares her thoughts on the Flow Headset for regulating mood for Kath, and shares strategies to improve keratosis pilaris (AKA 'chicken' skin) for Amy.
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Know your testosterone from your progesterone? Dr Louise Newson, AKA The Menopause Doctor, joins Liz to help you better understand all of your hormones (not just oestrogen!)
Inside this episode, Liz and Louise take a deep dive into the differences between synthetic and bio-indentical hormones.
They discuss the current state of menopause care, and share where they would like to see it heading in the coming years.
They also cover how hormones can benefit disease prevention and healthy ageing, not just your experience of menopause.
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This week, Liz covers your questions on skin and weight loss, gel nails safety, pro-ageing supplements, and overheating.
There's Linda's Q on how she can keep her skin feeling plump and bouncy post-weight loss, and Liz looks at whether shellac and gel manicures are really safe for Kate.
Liz takes a deep dive into pro-ageing supplements NMN and glutathione for Susie, and helps Dottie to cool down with overheating.
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Do ultra-processed foods affect men and women differently? Journalist Milli Hill joins Liz to reveal how the menopause leaves women vulnerable to the detrimental effects of UPFs.
Liz and Milli look at how UPFs are marketed at women with labels such as 'low-calorie' and 'skinny', plus consider how our period symptoms and the menopause are linked to our diet.
Milli also walks Liz through other health issues that UPFs may present for women, such as osteoporosis and dementia.
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Liz answers your questions on gluten sensitivity, daily SPF use, supplements for joints and inflammation, and supporting pregnant children.
Sasha asks about gluten-free alternatives and getting your gut back on track, and Liz looks at whether daily SPF use is a necessity.
Liz also covers glucosamine and chondroitin for joint and bone health, inflammation and immunity for Cath, and shares supplement suggestions for Sarah and her pregnant daughter.
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How is the immune system linked to the menopause? Immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi joins Liz to reveal the crucial role our immune system plays in how we age and how we experience this transition.
Jenna explains why we need to broaden our definition of our immune system to improve our health span, and walks Liz through the knock-on impact changing hormones can have on the immune system. They also take a look at the science of inflammaging and senescent cells.
Plus, expect practical information on how to best support your immune system as you move through menopause (and beyond).
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Liz covers health and genetic tests, creatine, enlarged pores, menstrual symptoms, and liver health for this Q&A podcast.
Abigail asks for recommendations on health and genetic tests, while Terina has a question on collagen and creatine for aches and pains.
Liz answers an anonymous question on dealing with enlarged pores on ageing skin, and another on how to best support liver health.
She also helps Amelia deal with her debilitating menstrual symptoms.
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Following on from her breast cancer diagnosis in 2021, TV presenter Julia Bradbury joins Liz to reveal how we can be healthier and fitter than ever before after recovery.
Julia shares how her cancer diagnosis changed her attitude to her health and the valuable insights she has since gained from genetic testing.
Liz and Julia also dig deep into VO2, grip strength and balance as markers of longevity, chat through their lifestyle strategies to prioritise brain health. They also bond over their shared love of the outdoors for better health.
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Mentally scattered? Feel frazzled by stress? Herbal polypharmacist Schia Mitchell Sinclair joins Liz to reveal why adaptogens might be key to better brain health in midlife.
In this episode, brought to you in partnership with The Herbtender, Schia explains the differences between adaptogens, nootropics and functional mushrooms, plus shares the impact chronic stress is really having on our brain health.
Schia and Liz discuss which herbs and botanicals can help with your cognitive function, and cover others that have whole body benefits too, such as for blood sugar regulation and gut health.
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This week, Liz is shining a light on mouth taping, red light therapy for pain management, ageing eye and skin health, multivitamins, and cold sores.
Liz takes a closer look at sleep and mouth taping for Sheena, plus delves into red light therapy and other strategies for chronic pain issues for Diana and her daughter.
There are questions from Kate on declining eyesight and skin health, an anonymous listener on the efficacy of multivitamins, and Annabel seeking help for cold sores.
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