Age Better with Liz Earle

Getting support for your perimenopause and menopause symptoms can be a struggle, and many clinicians are still inadequately trained in hormone health. Liz talks about the barriers women still face and ways to feel confident requesting HRT.Plus: easy ways to stay hydrated, the benefits of NMN supplements, hair dye for a sensitive scalp and easy ways to reduce our risk of falls as we get older.In this episode:·     What to do when you feel shut down by your GP·     How to dye your hair if your scalp is sensitive·     Protecting yourself from falls as you get older·     Tips for staying hydrated when you don’t drink water·     What are NMN supplements and who should take them? Links mentioned in the episode:·     NHS shared decision-making·     NICE menopause guidance·     Josh Wood PPD-free hair colour·     Article on the benefits of NMN·     NMN and other NAD-boosting supplements Get in touch with a question for Liz:·     Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com·     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 recommendationsLinks 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 skincareGet in touch with a question for Liz:·     Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com·     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: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com·     WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:·     Preorder Liz’s new book – How to Age·     A Better Second Half·     Follow Liz on Instagram·     Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramSome 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.

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 migrainesGet in touch with a question for Liz:·     Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com·     WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:·     Preorder Liz’s new book – How to Age·     A Better Second Half·     Follow Liz on Instagram·     Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramSome 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: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com• WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More 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.

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: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:Preorder Liz’s new book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramSome 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 supplementLinks mentioned:·     Doctor Seaweed Collagen+·     Take the 20-second iodine quizMore from Craig·     Follow Doctor Seaweed on Instagram·     Listen to the Diving Deep podcastGet in touch with a question for Liz:Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 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.

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 dogLinks mentioned in the episode:Anti blue light glassesGet in touch with a question for Liz:Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:Preorder Liz’s new book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramSome 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.

Maintaining a healthy weight, beating cravings and having energy that lasts all day doesn't need to be complicated, says clinical nutritionist Dominique Ludwig. She's back on the show to explain why eating in the right proportions transforms everything from weight management and blood sugar to gut health and mood – and why her simple balanced plate model does the hard work for you.In this episode:Why calorie counting can work against you (and what to focus on instead)How to manage food noise and cravingsThe balanced plate: protein, fibre and healthy fats in the right ratiosThe go-to foods you'll always find in Dominique's kitchenWhy breakfast really is the most important meal of the day (and how to nail yours)How to hack hunger hormones with foodThe difference between soluble and insoluble fibre – and which one actually feeds your gut microbesWhy leaving gaps between meals matters more than most people realiseIs it time to ditch intermittent fasting? Links mentioned in the episode:Vitamin D supplementsWild Nutrition Food-Grown® Iron Plus – use code LIZLOVES for 15% offOmega-3 supplementsMagnesium supplementsB-vitaminsMore from Dominique:No Nonsense NutritionFollow Dominique on InstagramMore from Liz:Preorder Liz’s new book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramGet in touch with a question for Liz:Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846Some 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.

Forever chemicals and microplastics have become part of modern life – they're in our wardrobes, kitchens, dental floss, in the water we drink, even the air we breathe. Dr Sabine Donnai joins Liz to explain why detoxification is just as important as sleep, nutrition and exercise when it comes to healthy ageing, and shares the simple, practical kitchen swaps and lifestyle changes that genuinely reduce your toxic load without going mad.In this episode:Why detoxification is just as important as sleep, nutrition and exerciseWhere we encounter microplastics and PFAS daily The easy kitchen swaps to prioritise How your gut bacteria physically help you detoxify microplasticsThe four ways your body detoxifies (gut, kidneys, liver, sweating) and how to support eachThe role of advanced blood cleaning for those with high toxic loadsWhether we all really have half a teaspoon of plastic in our brainsMore from Liz:Preorder Liz’s new book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramMore from Sabine: Follow Sabine on Instagram Sabine's clinicGet in touch with a question for Liz:Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846Some 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 if you could dial back your biological age – not through expensive treatments or extreme diets – but with surprisingly simple habits that longevity doctors actually use themselves? Dr Harpal Bains joins Liz to reveal the practical strategies that could genuinely add years to your life.In this episode:Why your heart, cells and organs could all be different agesThe pulse wave velocity test revealing arterial stiffness before symptoms appearThe impact of stress on heart health and longevityHow much exercise is too much? The truth about LDL cholesterol and oxidative stressMicrodosing GLP-1 medications for longevity (not just weight loss)HRT as a longevity strategy beyond symptom reliefThe 70% rule and why joy might be the most powerful pro-ageing toolLinks mentioned in the episode:GlycanAge testListen to Liz's previous conversation with HarpalMore from Liz:Preorder Liz’s new book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramMore from Harpal:Harpal ClinicFollow Harpal on InstagramGet in touch with a question for Liz:Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846Some 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 could reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke, lower inflammation, and make you less susceptible to depression? The answer, says nutritionist Emma Bardwell, is fibre.Emma's back on the show by popular demand to explain why hitting 30 grams a day could transform everything from weight loss and mood to digestion and glowing skin – and the simple hacks that make it easy to hit that target. In this episode:Why fibre needs better PR (and why protein hogged the limelight in 2025)The difference between soluble and insoluble fibre – and why you need bothFibre heroes: raspberries, cannellini beans, cacao powder and ground almondsHow to go from 16g to 30g without eating mountains of vegetablesThe microdosing approach: starting with one teaspoon of beans to avoid bloatingWhy fermented foods and kefir are game-changers for your gut microbiomeThe Bristol Stool Chart and poophoria (yes, really)How fibre supports weight loss, hormone balance, and even clears microplasticsWhy your digestion slows in perimenopause – and what to do about itEmma's tips for cooking tempehThe timeline: what happens to your body within hours, days, and weeks of increasing fibreMore from Liz:Preorder Liz’s new book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramMore from Emma:The Fibre EffectThe 30 Gram Plan Follow Emma on Instagram Get in touch with a question for Liz:Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846Some 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.