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Heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined, but symptoms are often missed because diagnostic tools were designed for men. Health journalist Meghan Rabbitt talks to Liz about why medicine has been getting women's health wrong for decades and how to protect ourselves. They discuss how the differences in the female body require a more nuanced approach to healthcare, and how heart attack symptoms in women can be more subtle. Meghan also explains how menopause can increase our risk of heart disease, dementia and autoimmune conditions – and the practical steps we can take to safeguard our health at every age.   In this episode: ·     Why healthcare isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach ·     The link between low oestrogen and Alzheimer’s ·     Why HRT might protect you from heart disease ·     Calculating your breast cancer risk ·     Ways to future-proof your health   Links mentioned in the episode: ·     NHS shared decision-making ·     Calculating your breast cancer risk   ·     Lily Earle chronic pain coaching More from Meghan: ·     Follow Meghan on Instagram ·     The New Rules of Women’s Health Get in touch with a question for Liz: ·     Email: [email protected] ·     WhatsApp: 07518 471 846   More from Liz: • Order Liz's new book –  How to Age • A Better Second Half • Follow Liz on Instagram • Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram   Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Midlife bloating isn’t just uncomfortable, it can dent your self-confidence, too. Liz talks about what might be causing it, and shares different ways to tackle the problem by getting your gut health back on track. Plus: lactoferrin for boosting immune health, the pro-ageing discoveries in Liz’s new book, budget-friendly skincare essentials and whether collagen supplements are necessary. In this episode: ·     Ways to improve your gut health to beat the bloat ·     Lactoferrin – what is it, and can it improve my immune system? ·     The surprising discoveries Liz made while researching her new book ·     Collagen supplements – which ones, and are they worth it? ·     Budget-friendly skincare recommendations Links mentioned in the episode: ·     Leapfrog Immune  ·     Collagen ·     The Good Gut Guide ·     The low FODMAP diet ·     Butyrate ·     Podcast on leaky gut and zonulin testing ·     NEX Skincare Moisturiser ·     The Ordinary skincare Get in touch with a question for Liz: ·     Email: [email protected] ·     WhatsApp: 07518 471 846   More from Liz: ·     Preorder Liz’s new book – How to Age ·     A Better Second Half ·     Follow Liz on Instagram ·     Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram   Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve noticed your hair has lost its lustre, or you’re struggling to style it, your hormones could be the culprit. Celebrity hairstylist Gustav Fouché joins Liz to explain what’s happening to our hair during midlife – and how to bring life back to your locks. They discuss how scalp care is as important as skincare, and the hero ingredients we should be eating – and using – for healthy hair growth. Gustav also shares the trending styles and colours for 2026, with tips on finding a cut and colour that works for you.   In this episode ·     How hormone fluctuations change your hair and scalp ·     The truth about GLP-1 jabs and hair loss ·     Why eyebrow microblading impacts your hair colour ·     Are hair extensions worth it? ·     The ingredients your hair is hungry for ·     Your next cut: trending styles for 2026   Links mentioned in the episode: ·     Shop GF Fabulosity haircare ·     Vitamin B12 ·     Collagen ·     Protein   More from Gustav: ·     Find Gustav on Instagram ·     Book an appointment   Get in touch with a question for Liz: - Email: [email protected] - WhatsApp: 07518 471 846 More from Liz: • Preorder Liz's new book – How to Age • A Better Second Half • Follow Liz on Instagram • Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it really possible to reduce your risk of getting dementia? Liz discusses the factors that contribute to developing it, and shares the diet and lifestyle changes we can make to protect the brain. Plus: dating after divorce, whether beef tallow is effective as a skincare product, tips to reduce injury when working out and HRT-free ways to manage menopause.   In this episode: ·     Stepping back into the dating world after divorce ·     Applying beef tallow to your skin – fad or natural beauty hack? ·     Ways to manage menopause if you can’t take HRT ·     Tips for reducing injury when working out in midlife   Links mentioned in the episode: ·     Omega-3 ·     Vitamin B [ES1]  ·     Food for the brain website ·     Reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease, with Patrick Holford ·     10 ways to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s naturally ·     Information on homocysteine tests ·     NICE guidance ·     Podcast with Kirsty Lang and Dr Sarah Glynne on breast cancer and HRT ·     Protein ·     Creatine ·     Magnesium   Get in touch with a question for Liz: ·     Email: [email protected] ·     WhatsApp: 07518 471 846 More from Liz: ·     Preorder Liz’s new book – How to Age ·     A Better Second Half ·     Follow Liz on Instagram ·     Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. [ES1] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nothing supports your muscles, metabolism and mood in midlife quite like exercise. Personal trainer Kate Rowe-Ham, founder of Owning Your Menopause, joins Liz to talk about the power of strength training – and how to build your own habits. In this episode, Liz and Kate discuss the changes that happen to our bodies after the age of 30 and the symptoms of menopause that can be supported by lifting weights. Kate also reveals the surprising mental-health benefits of movement – and gives tips on starting small and finding what works for you.   In this episode ·     Shocking stats on muscle decline and bone density as we age ·     The impact of exercise on our mental health ·     GLP-1 jabs and why strong is better than skinny ·     Building confidence, capability and independence ·     How you’re probably not eating enough ·     Keeping it simple – start small and find what works for you   Links mentioned in the episode: ·     Vitamin D ·     Omega-3 ·     Collagen ·     Protein ·     Fibre ·     Creatine ·     Magnesium ·     MCT oil ·     Ankle and wrist weights More from Kate: ·     Find Kate on Instagram ·     Buy The Longevity Solution ·     Owning Your Menopause   Get in touch with a question for Liz: - Email: [email protected] - WhatsApp: 07518 471 846   More from Liz: • Preorder Liz's new book – How to Age • A Better Second Half • Follow Liz on Instagram • Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram   Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can skincare products really turn back the years or is diet more important? Liz explains why what goes in is as important as what goes on, and shares the key ingredients that really make a difference. Plus: supporting muscles and bones without weightlifting, natural remedies for menstrual migraines, the benefits of progesterone and can you take too many supplements? In this episode: ·     How you can support muscles and bones if you don’t like lifting weights ·     Natural ways to soothe painful menstrual migraines ·     The physical and cognitive benefits of progesterone ·     Which skincare ingredients really make a difference? ·     Is it possible to take too many supplements (and where to start)   Links mentioned in the episode: ·     Electrolytes ·     Protein supplement with peptides ·     Omega-3 ·     Collagen ·     Vitamin C and skincare article[ES1]  ·     Sleep and relaxation resources ·     HRT ·     Dr Louise Newson ·     Pre-order Louise Newson’s book, The Power of Hormones ·     Glutathione ·     Vitamin D ·     SISTERLY The Elevator supplement ·     Liz Earle Masterclass: The ABCs of Midlife Nutrition ·     NHS guidance on vitamins and minerals ·     National Institutes of Health vitamins and minerals fact sheets ·     Article on rucking, the low-impact exercise ·     Podcast with Caroline Idiens on building stronger muscles and bones at home ·     Magnesium ·     Podcast with Louise Newson and her daughter on hormones and migraines Get in touch with a question for Liz: ·     Email: [email protected] ·     WhatsApp: 07518 471 846 More from Liz: ·     Preorder Liz’s new book – How to Age ·     A Better Second Half ·     Follow Liz on Instagram ·     Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could your anxiety, brain fog, IBS and itchy skin be signs of something more than midlife hormonal changes? Dr Clare Ashby, histamine intolerance and MCAS specialist joins Liz to reveal the condition that's often overlooked – and how it can make HRT less effective. In this episode, Liz and Clare discuss how symptoms we might have normalised for years could be signs of histamine intolerance, how it can be confused with perimenopause, and how healthy diet choices could be working against us. Clare also explains how hormones and histamines work together, the food and lifestyle adjustments that can reduce reactivity, and the simple over-the-counter remedy that can make the world of difference. In this episode: ·     How hormone changes in midlife can lead to histamine imbalance ·     The signs you may be histamine intolerant ·     Why your HRT might not be working effectively ·     Is avocado on sourdough making you ill? ·     The surprising link between mast cell disorder, hypermobility, ADHD and IBS ·     How over-the-counter antihistamines can help more than hay fever   Links mentioned in the episode: ·     Pulsetto ·     Neurosim ·     The Gupta natural healing programme ·     The British Dietetic Association   More from Clare: • Work with Clare • More about histamine   Get in touch with a question for Liz: - Email: [email protected] - WhatsApp: 07518 471 846   More from Liz: • Preorder Liz's new book – How to Age • A Better Second Half • Follow Liz on Instagram • Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram   Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered how LED face masks actually work to rejuvenate your skin? Liz shares her thoughts on light therapy and explains how to match your colour to your skin concern. Plus: why smear tests can be more painful after menopause, the difference between sachet and pill vitamins and how Liz organises her wellbeing routine. In this episode: • Why smear tests can be more painful after menopause (and what can help) • Are sachet vitamins better than pill form? • Can HRT help with back pain in later life? • What do the different colours on an LED face mask do? • Liz's top tips for organising your wellbeing routine   Links mentioned in the episode: • Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) – see Vaginal oestrogen could save your life • Tongue scraper • Electrolytes • Mouth tape • Sleep Cycle • MyFitnessPal • MyCircadian • Balance menopause app • STRETCHIT • NHS Couch to 5k • SISTERLY • Milk thistle • HRT • Article about supplements for midlife bone health • Guide to buying an LED face mask   Get in touch with a question for Liz: • Email: [email protected] • WhatsApp: 07518 471 846 More from Liz: • Preorder Liz’s new book – How to Age • A Better Second Half • Follow Liz on Instagram • Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram   Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most of us know alcohol isn’t ideal for our health. But the specific ways it affects the brain, gut, hormones and our sleep, and why those effects become more pronounced as we age, are less well understood. Leading psychiatrist and neuropsychopharmacologist Prof David Nutt joins Liz to explain exactly what happens in the body from the very first sip, why women become significantly more vulnerable in midlife, and what the science says about how to drink with healthy ageing in mind. In this episode: ·     Why alcohol affects women’s bodies differently – and more so in midlife ·     What’s actually causing your hangover (it’s not just dehydration) ·     How alcohol damages the gut and suppresses your immune system ·     When even one drink disrupts deep, restorative sleep ·     The brain chemical that makes us want to drink – and how to get it in other ways ·     What drives addiction and why so many people use alcohol to manage stress, anxiety and trauma ·      What cutting back for just one month can do for key health markers ·     The growing world of functional alcohol alternatives Links mentioned: ·     Liz’s previous podcast with Prof David Nutt ·     Drug Science ·     SENTIA drinks More from David ·     Follow David on X Get in touch with a question for Liz: Email: [email protected]: 07518 471 846  More from Liz: Preorder Liz’s new book, How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram  Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After nearly 40 years researching health, beauty and wellness, Liz has learned that looking well and looking young are two very different things – and that the most powerful beauty advice she ever received had nothing to do with what you put on your skin.   Plus: why period pains can get worse in midlife, how to eat an anti-inflammatory diet and find the right retinoid for you.   In this episode: What beauty and wellness advice has Liz changed her mind about?Which foods help reduce inflammation in the body?Why do period pains get worse in perimenopause?Does oestrogen affect mood and anxiety during menopause?Can an oestrogen blood test tell you if your HRT is working?What is the difference between retinol and retinal? Links mentioned in the episode: Preorder How to Age for a change to win a red light panel (worth £595)Omega-3 MagnesiumMethylated B vitaminsEvening primrose oilExtra virgin olive oilCollagen peptidesRetinolBy Sarah Bakuchiol BoosterRenew + MeBalance menopause appComprehensive blood test  Get in touch with a question for Liz: Email: [email protected]: 07518 471 846 More from Liz: Preorder Liz’s new book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does your brain want you to eat? Nutritional psychiatrist Dr Georgia Ede joins Liz to explore how our daily diet shapes our mental health, mood and how our brains age – and why some of the advice we've long been given might actually be working against us. In this episode: ·     Why high glucose and insulin levels are bad for our brains ·     The reason Alzheimer's is increasingly being called type-3 diabetes ·     What too much sugar does to our brain cells ·     Are red meat and saturated fats really bad for us? ·     The real issue with vegetable oils – and why Georgia says there's no good reason to eat them ·     The three eating plans Georgia recommends, and how to know which one is right for you More from Georgia ·     Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind ·     Follow Georgia on Instagram   More from Liz: Preorder Liz’s new book, How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram Get in touch with a question for Liz: Email: [email protected]: 07518 471 846 Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We spend a fortune on what goes on our skin, but Liz has long believed that what goes in matters just as much, if not more. In this episode, she talks to Dr Craig Rose, marine biologist and founder of Doctor Seaweed, about the nutrients that midlife women are chronically short on, and what that deficiency is quietly doing to our skin, metabolism, and brains. This episode is sponsored by Doctor Seaweed who are offering listeners of the show 20% off purchases at doctorseaweed.com when you use the code LIZLOVES at checkout. In this episode: -What iodine is and why many women aren't getting enough -Why iodine is so important for thyroid health - and what happens when levels are low -The energy skin, hair, nails, and metabolism benefits of optimal iodine levels -Why seaweed is one of the most natural and sustainable sources of iodine -Why collagen declines with age and how supplementation can support skin, hair, nails, and more -What to look for in a high quality collagen supplement Links mentioned: ·     Doctor Seaweed Collagen+ ·     Take the 20-second iodine quiz More from Craig ·     Follow Doctor Seaweed on Instagram ·     Listen to the Diving Deep podcast Get in touch with a question for Liz: Email: [email protected]: 07518 471 846  More from Liz: Preorder Liz’s new book, How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram  Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The supplement aisle can feel overwhelming – and expensive. But in midlife, some really do earn their place. This week Liz shares her non-negotiables, explains why our needs shift as hormones change, and cuts through the noise on what’s worth taking and what isn’t.    Plus: what’s really leaving hair dry and brittle in menopause, easy ways to get more protein and fibre at every meal, and can HRT replace contraception?    In this episode: • Which supplements do midlife women need – and which can you skip?  • Why does hair become dry and brittle during menopause, and what can you do about it?  • How do you get more protein and fibre at every meal if you don’t like beans?  • What can nutrigenomic DNA testing tell you about your health?  • Can HRT replace contraception in midlife?  Links mentioned in the episode: • Liz’s supplement masterclass • Omega-3  • Zinc • Iodine • B12 • Collagen peptides • KEEO styling tool • Hair Gain styling products • Vitamin D • Magnesium • Creatine • Wild Nutrition • SISTERLY • Article about oxalic acid, oxalates, kale and spinach • Lifecode Gx nutrigenomic testing • Glutathione  Get in touch with a question for Liz: • Email: [email protected] • WhatsApp: 07518 471 846 More from Liz: • Preorder Liz’s new book – How to Age • A Better Second Half  • Follow Liz on Instagram • Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the most powerful tools for healthy ageing might be something you've barely thought about: light. Most of us spend the majority of our time under LED lighting that's stripped of the very wavelengths our bodies need to function well – and the impact on our metabolism, energy and long-term health is only just being understood. Professor Glen Jeffery, neuroscientist at UCL's Institute of Ophthalmology, joins Liz to explain why a light deficiency could be quietly accelerating ageing, what it means for your mitochondria, and the simple changes – starting with your light bulbs – that could make a real difference to how you feel and age. In this episode: Why infrared light is the most overlooked wavelength for human healthHow LED lighting creates a "light deficiency" – and why Glen calls it modern-day scurvyThe profound effect light has on your mitochondria and energy productionWhy morning light mattersWhat the research really says about red light face masks and infrared saunasHow changing your light environment could help regulate blood sugar and metabolismThe simple practical changes to make at home – and why Glen's first recommendation is to get a dog Links mentioned in the episode: Anti blue light glasses Get in touch with a question for Liz: Email: [email protected]: 07518 471 846 More from Liz: Preorder Liz’s new book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's one thing Liz does before coffee, before switching on her phone or starting her morning – and she says it's the single most powerful reset her body gets all day. Plus: why alcohol wrecks your sleep even if it helps you drift off, and what's really happening to perimenopausal skin when it suddenly becomes dry, reactive and impossible to manage. In this episode: What is the best morning habit for energy and better sleep?What causes perimenopausal dry skin and how can you treat it?How does alcohol affect your sleep cycle?How does stress affect your health and nervous system in midlife?Why does restless legs syndrome get worse at night and what actually helps? Links mentioned in the episode: Omega-3 ZincCollagen peptidesVitamin CNEX Skincare moisturiserRetinolMagnesiumElectrolytesMethylated B vitaminsL-theanine Better You magnesium flakesLavender essential oilLiz's article about shilajit Get in touch with a question for Liz: Email: [email protected]: 07518 471 846More from Liz:Preorder Liz’s new book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.