I'm on a mission to change the conversation around ageing. Women's health – particularly as we age – has been underfunded and overlooked for far too long. And frankly, it's time we pushed back.Through this podcast, I want to share the knowledge and tools that can help you thrive in later life by taking action today. Because here's what I've learned: decline isn't inevitable. And when we understand what our bodies truly need, we really can age better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What if some of the simplest ingredients in your kitchen could help support healthier ageing? Nutritionist Karen Newby joins Liz to explore the foods that deliver the greatest longevity benefits – and what to eat to support our cardiovascular, brain and bone health.They discuss the merits of polyphenol-rich foods, fibre, omega-3s and antioxidants, and why ingredients such as extra virgin olive oil, leafy greens, pulses and berries should play a starring role in a nourishing, pro-ageing diet.Karen also explains the importance of a healthy gut as we age, and shares simple, budget-friendly ways to add more longevity-supporting foods to everyday meals.In this episode:The benefits of social eatingHow turmeric is a natural anti inflammatory Why extra virgin olive oil is almost medicinalJuicing your greens for an easy diet hackThe importance of a healthy gut for nutrient absorptionWhy your IBS needs prebiotics, not probioticsLow-FODMAP eating to alleviate digestive discomfortSupporting cardiovascular health with fibre and pulses The natural antihistamine found in onions, apples and green tea How cruciferous veg can help with liver detoxificationLinks mentioned in the episode:BioCare Curcumin Turmeric Complex – save 15%Astaxanthin The Governor Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil – save 10%Read IBS and the FODMAP dietInvivo prebiotic supplementMore from Karen:Follow Karen on Instagram Read Karen’s book, The Post-Menopause Method: A Nutritional Guide to Ageing WellGet in touch with a question for Liz: Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:How To AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz Earle Producer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production) Content Writer: Lucy Parley Head of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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.
09/10/2026 • 48:06
Facing surgery? Liz explains how the weeks beforehand can be an opportunity for ‘pre-habilitation’ – building strength and optimising nutrition, getting plenty of sleep and checking for underlying health conditions. She also shares tips for preparing your home, supporting recovery with supplements and knowing when to accept help.Plus: Dealing with female hair loss, considerations for varicose vein treatment, painful periods on HRT and advice for a mysterious recurrent skin condition.Also in this episode:What causes varicose veins and treatment adviceHow to best prepare your body for surgeryWhy female hair loss occurs and how to helpWhat might be causing painful periods on HRTSupplements that might aid recovery after an operationExplaining oestrogen dominance Why do I keep getting skin flare-ups?Links in this episode:More on the NHS teledermatology referral serviceMy Skin DoctorSkindocInstaderm dermatology consultationsUk Vein ClinicDetails for consultant vascular surgeon Mr Ediri SidesoRead Menopause and hair loss – what you need to knowHair Gain products for hair loss – save 25%Follow Katie Brindle on Instagram Protein powderARTAH Essential Creatine – save 25%BioCare Curcumin Turmeric Complex – save 15%Omega-3Get in touch with a question for Liz: Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:How To AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz Earle Producer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production) Content Writer: Lucy Parley Head of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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.
05/10/2026 • 35:28
We often think of cortisol as the big, bad stress hormone we need to keep as low as possible. But what if too little is just as bad for your health? Naturopathic doctor Erin Kinney joins Liz to explain why cortisol is an essential hormone for energy, focus, inflammation and resilience – and why our levels can become depleted in midlife.They discuss how chronic stress can leave us stuck in a cycle of using up more cortisol than we can replenish, and how this can impact everything from sleep and mood to digestion and weight loss.Erin also shares practical ways to support a healthy cortisol rhythm, including morning sunlight, regular mealtimes and learning to activate our 'relaxing muscles'.In this episode:Why cortisol is essential for our healthSigns and symptoms of a cortisol imbalanceThe connection between blood sugar and stressWhy your tension headache and joint pain might be down to low cortisolAre your harder workouts and low-calorie meals stopping you losing weight? Why it’s better to learn to manage stress than fear itThe importance of sunlight and good sleep for healthy cortisol productionHow declining hormones disrupt sleep and stress resilienceThe impact of nutritional deficiencies on cortisol levelsHow fasting and eating too little can stall weight lossWhy low mood and apathy can be a sign of depleted cortisolThe adaptogenic herbs that can help calm your nervous systemThe importance of lifestyle, healthy boundaries and putting yourself firstMore from Erin:Follow Erin on InstagramRead Erin’s book The Cortisol CureGet in touch with a question for Liz: Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:How To AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz Earle Producer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production) Content Writer: Lucy Parley Head of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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.
02/10/2026 • 51:44
Liz discusses the importance of looking after our bone health as we get older and explains the difference between osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. She also shares how she supports her own bone density and joint health, from HRT and strength training to impact exercise, high-protein foods and supplements.Plus: How salt can be used to hydrate, ways to treat seborrheic dermatitis, hormonal changes after coming off contraceptives and can grapeseed oil boost skin collagen?Also in this episode:•Create your own hydrating electrolytes•Can grapeseed oil boost collagen or prevent varicose veins?•Ways to calm a seborrheic dermatitis flare-up•The difference between osteoporosis and osteoarthritis•Why HRT might be more effective for osteoporosis than osteoarthritis•Signs it might be time to consider HRT•Post-contraceptive pill hormonal changes or perimenopause?Links in this episode:•Read Simple ways to future proof your joints•Glucosamine Sulphate + Chondroitin•Collagen peptides•15% off BioCare Curcumin Turmeric Complex•Omega-3•Vitamin D•Tea tree shampoo•More on the NHS teledermatology referral service•My Skin Doctor•Skindoc•Boots online doctor: skin health•Use code LIZLOVES for 15% off at Neal’s Yard Remedies•Use code LIZLOVES for 15% off at Fushi •Himalayan shilajit – save 15% •Ancient + Brave True Hydration – save 20%•ARTAH Cellular Hydration – save 25%•Liz’s homemade electrolyte drinkGet in touch with a question for Liz: •Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com•WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:•How To Age•A Better Second Half •Follow Liz on Instagram•Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie Smith 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.
28/09/2026 • 35:44
What can we do to stay strong, healthy and adaptable as we age? Olympian Dame Denise Lewis joins Liz to share how movement, mindset and challenging ourselves can help us thrive in midlife and beyond.They discuss the importance of strength training, finding exercise you enjoy, and how setting new goals can help us maintain physical and mental resilience as our bodies change.Denise also shares her approach to sleep, nutrition and managing stress, and explains how she connects lifting heavy weights with pushing through difficult life moments.In this episode:· How Denise maintains fitness since retiring from professional athletics· The connection between lifting weights and mental resilience· The importance of finding exercise you enjoy· Ideas for making movement more social· Denise’s experience of menopause and HRT· How to become your own life coach· Simple strategies for managing stress· Why self-acceptance and adaptability are key skills for healthy ageing Links mentioned in the episode:· Use code LIZLOVES for 15% off butyrate More from Denise:· Follow Denise on Instagram· Read Denise’s book, Adaptability: Seven Lessons To Thrive in a World of Competing DemandsGet in touch with a question for Liz:· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:· How To Age· A Better Second Half· Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production) Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithImage: The FoldSome 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.
25/09/2026 • 36:20
Could your midlife fatigue, weight gain and thinning hair be down to a lack of iodine? Research shows that up to 68% of us are deficient, with women being particularly vulnerable. Liz is joined by marine biologist Dr Craig Rose to explore why this often-overlooked nutrient is essential for thyroid health, metabolism and brain function, as well as healthy skin, hair and nails. Craig explains how signs of thyroid dysfunction can overlap with perimenopause and menopause symptoms and shares simple ways to get more iodine into your diet.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:· How our diets have become less nutrient-dense· Why thyroid symptoms can be confused with perimenopause· Why an iodine deficiency is more common in women· The ways collagen and iodine support healthy hair, skin and nails· How marine-sourced foods contribute to longevity and better healthspan· Why midlife fatigue, brain fog and weak nails and hair can be linked to low iodine· The link between optimal thyroid function and a healthy metabolism· Why dementia research is looking at reduced seafood consumption as a risk factor· The quiz to help you work out if you’re getting enough iodineLinks mentioned in the episode:· Pure Seaweed supplement· Marine Collagen+· Serene Blend+ Tea· Read The Shrinking Brain by Professor Michael CrawfordMore from Craig:· Follow Doctor Seaweed on Instagram· More about Doctor SeaweedGet in touch with a question for Liz:· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:· How to Age· A Better Second Half· Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production) Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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.
23/09/2026 • 41:59
While it's often thought of as a male hormone, women also produce testosterone, and levels start to decline from early adulthood. Liz explores how it can help women in midlife and discusses emerging research into the benefits not just for libido, but also mood and cognition. She also shares her own experience of taking testosterone.Plus: how to treat spotty upper arms, ways to support low vitamin D, what counts as a healthy ferritin level and can nicotine patches help with long covid symptoms?Also in this episode:· What is a normal ferritin level in midlife?· How can I access testosterone from my GP?· Signs it might be time to start HRT· Natural ways to increase iron absorption· Treating bumpy skin on upper arms· Will nicotine patches help with fatigue and brain fog?· Sunlight and supplements for low vitamin D· How testosterone can help with more than a low libidoLinks in this episode:· Podcast on why Liz wouldn’t be without testosterone· Podcast with Sarah Pugh on daylight, weight and metabolism· Ameliorate body lotion· More information on NAC· Balance hormone app· Use code LIZLOVES for 15% off Wild Nutrition Iron Plus· Use code LIZLOVES for 15% off BioCare Iron Complex· Use code LIZLOVES for 15% off BetterYou Iron Oral Spray· MyCircadian app· D Minder appGet in touch with a question for Liz:· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:· How To Age· A Better Second Half· Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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.
21/09/2026 • 42:47
Weight is about far more than the number on the scales. Registered dietitian Ashley Koff joins Liz to explain why we should be thinking about weight health rather than weight loss – and how body composition, metabolic health, hormones and digestion all play a role.They discuss why weight can be a signal of what’s happening inside the body, and why this becomes particularly important during perimenopause and menopause, when hormonal changes can affect blood sugar, inflammation, muscle, bone and fat.Ashley also explains why digestion and hydration are important for nutrient absorption, and shares advice on protein, electrolytes and optimising your water intake.In this episode:· Why weight health starts with your digestive tract· Improving suboptimal digestion during perimenopause and menopause· Is your weight a symptom of internal distress?· How antibiotics and medications can impact weight management· The importance of measuring bone, muscle, water and visceral fat· Why digestion impacts absorption of nutrients and supplements· Are stress, caffeine, sugar or alcohol cancelling out your water intake?· How to take creatine for better absorptionMore from Ashley:· Follow Ashley on Instagram· The Better Nutrition Programme· Read Ashley’s book, Your Best ShotGet in touch with a question for Liz:· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:· How To Age· A Better Second Half· Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production) Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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.
18/09/2026 • 50:31
Wondering if those daily laps of the pool are enough to keep you strong as you age? Liz discusses the benefits of swimming for cardiovascular fitness and mobility – but explains why adding strength training to your routine is key for muscle maintenance and bone health.Plus: Treating hormonal breakouts, improving the appearance of loose skin, why a low-histamine diet might help with itchy skin and what's causing recurrent breast cysts? Also in this episode:· Advice for treating hormonal acne· How can I help my loose, crepey skin after weight loss?· Why has menopause triggered itchy skin and hay fever?· Should I be worried about HRT causing breast cysts?· Does swimming count as resistance exercise?Links in this episode:· Balance app for tracking hormonal symptoms· Podcast with Veronique Bataille on SPF use and skin health· Azelaic acid formula for blemish-prone skin· Skin + Me products for inflamed skin· Podcast with Dr Clare Ashby on hormones and histamines· Read What is histamine intolerance?· DAO enzyme supplement· Quercetin· Luteolin· Podcast with Professor Vik Khullar on mast cells, histamine and bladder issues· Follow one of Liz’s workout routines· Podcast with Dr Gabrielle Lyon on building muscle for longevity· Ceramide body cream· Niacinamide cream for face and body· Read 6 ways to lift and firm crepey skin Get in touch with a question for Liz:· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:· How To Age· A Better Second Half· Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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.
14/09/2026 • 36:39
Hormones affect far more than fertility and menopause – they play a vital role in everything from heart and brain health to strong bones and a balanced gut. Professor of endocrinology Mary Ryan joins Liz to explain why looking after our hormones means taking greater control of our everyday health.They discuss how declining oestrogen during perimenopause and menopause can impact our entire body as we age, and why midlife is a significant time to take stock.Mary also shares ways to support our hormonal system through diet, exercise, sleep and stress management and talks about the importance of clearing oestrogen from the body.In this episode:· Why the pituitary gland is hormone HQ· The importance of balancing blood sugar for our cortisol levels· How HRT can protect bone health· The link between declining oestrogen and high blood pressure· Why our hormonal system needs to be recharged like a phone· Eating more fibre to produce happy hormones· The risks associated with plastics and other endocrine disruptors· How healthy bowel movements help remove excess oestrogen from the body· Why vaginal oestrogen is an essential for women’s healthMore from Mary:· Follow Mary on Instagram· Read Mary’s book, It’s Probably Your Hormones· Buy tickets for Mary’s women’s health conference, Empower HerGet in touch with a question for Liz:· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:· How To Age· A Better Second Half· Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram Host: Liz EarleProducer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production) Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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.
11/09/2026 • 47:33
How can we address the visible signs of ageing, while ensuring the results still look natural? Liz is joined by Ouronyx aesthetics doctor Dr Maude Calveley to explore how facial fat, muscles and even bone structure change as we age.They discuss subtle enhancements, from Botox to biostimulators, why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, and how a thoughtful, tailored treatment plan can leave you looking fresh, healthy – and the best version of you.This episode is sponsored by Ouronyx, the home of mindful aesthetics. Find out more at ouronyx.com.In this episode:· What happens to our skin as we age· How our bone structure and facial fat changes· Ways to look like you instead of ‘done’· The non-invasive treatments that subtly enhance skin· Why your friend’s treatment might not work for you· How to stimulate your skin to behave younger· The importance of building a personalised treatment planLinks mentioned in the episode:· Ouronyx medical-led aesthetic careMore from Maude:· Follow Dr Maude on Instagram Get in touch with a question for Liz:· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:· Order Liz's new book – How to Age· A Better Second Half· Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram Host: Liz EarleProducer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production) Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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.
09/09/2026 • 19:06
Do you find you’re struggling with self-discipline when it comes to healthy eating? Liz explores what drives us to reach for the biscuit tin – and shares ways to adapt your environment to reduce cravings without relying on willpower alone.Plus: Is HRT making me constipated? What causes hair thinning in midlife, whether exosomes are worth adding to your skincare regime and advice for tackling adult acne.In this episode:· How can I be more disciplined with my eating?· Does berberine reduce food cravings?· Should I add exosomes to my beauty routine?· Biofeedback therapy for a sluggish bowel· Is HRT causing my constipation?· A holistic approach to adult acne· What causes hair thinning in midlife?· Is pumpkin seed oil effective for hair growth?Links in this episode:· The Naked Pharmacy Saffrosun Calm· The Better Menopause Better Metabolism· Berberine· Download the free Strong not skinny guide· Podcast with Justine Masters on exosomes and microneedling· Squatty Potty· Use code LIZLOVES26 for 15% off BioCare Magnesium Citrate· Read Constipation and menopause: easy ways to get things moving· Skin + Me skincare for adult acne· NHS guide to isotretinoin for adult acne· Podcast with Dr Thivi Maruthappu on foods to help your skin· Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser· Read Menopause and hair loss – what you need to knowGet in touch with a question for Liz:· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:· How To Age· A Better Second Half· Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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.
07/09/2026 • 33:25
Fermented foods are a simple, tasty way to support not just our gut microbiome, but also our mood, skin health and mental clarity. Fermentation expert Rachel de Thample joins Liz to explore how adding these powerful foods to our plate can help transform how we feel from the inside out.They discuss the gut-brain connection, using fermented food to rebalance your gut after a course of antibiotics, and how they can help with brain fog and achy joints.Rachel also shares tips for making your own ferments – including her simple sauerkraut recipe – and explains why it’s important to introduce them gradually to your diet.In this episode:· What counts as a fermented food?· The four ‘k’s: kefir, kombucha, kimchi and ’kraut· Eating ferments to rewild your microbiome· Rebalancing your gut after antibiotics· Turning leftover veg into sauerkraut to reduce food waste· How sugar feeds bad bacteria and suppresses good bacteria· Why it’s important to introduce ferments slowly to your diet· How your body might respond better to some ferments than others· How to make your own sauerkrautLinks in the episode:· Chuckling Goat Kefir· Food pH meter· Podcast with Hugh Fearnley-WhittingstallMore from Rachel:· Pre-order Rachel’s book, The Fermentation Year: Everyday Techniques and Recipes to Rewild your Microbiome· More on Rachel’s fermentation courses· Follow Rachel on Instagram Get in touch with a question for Liz:· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:· How To Age· A Better Second Half· Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram Host: Liz EarleProducer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production) Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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.
04/09/2026 • 41:19
If your skin isn't looking as taut and firm as it used to, you’re not alone. Liz explains how skin firmness can be impacted by declining collagen and oestrogen in midlife, as well as changes in muscle and body fat. She shares ways to support skin from the inside out, from strength training to diet tweaks, and talks about the toning body cream ingredients to look out for.Plus: Tips for preventing and treating mosquito bites, contraception options for over-40s, can antihistamines help with perimenopause symptoms, and should I be wary of fish oils?In this episode:· How can I stop being bitten by mosquitoes?· Are my breakouts caused by too much vitamin B?· Tips for treating itchy insect bites· Can antihistamines help with perimenopause symptoms?· The reasons your skin might be looking more crepey· Are body creams effective for firming skin texture?· Can fish oils cause heart problems?· Contraception options in your 40sLinks in this episode:· Alfresco anti bug bite perfume· Bite Away for insect bites· Beurer insect bite healer· Podcast on hormones, histamine and mast cells with Dr Clare Ashby· Collagen· Red light· Read Is the contraceptive pill failing young women for information on Zoely and Qlaira· Read The Power of Hormones by Louise NewsonGet in touch with a question for Liz:· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:· How To Age· A Better Second Half· Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.c28ffd5907fb4753fcd72e5890d4d18bcf67fefe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31/08/2026 • 34:18
We often reach automatically for a drink as a way to relax or celebrate, but as we get older, we don’t always recover as easily as we used to. Alcohol mindset coach Anna Donaghey joins Liz to explore why we drink, and how we can make more conscious choices.They discuss the ways we rely on alcohol to manage our emotions, and why willpower isn’t the most effective strategy when it comes to rethinking our relationship with drinking.Anna also explains the difference between habit and dependency, and how to recognise what you’re really craving when you go to pour yourself a drink. In this episode:· How we use alcohol as a coping tool· Identifying the feeling you’re hoping the drink will provide· Why midlife can make us vulnerable to relying on alcohol· Recognising cultural norms and how we grew up around alcohol· The difference between habit and dependency· Why curiosity can be more powerful than willpower· How alcohol can increase stress· The link between alcohol and breast cancer· The impact of alcohol on deep sleepMore from Anna:· Follow Anna on Instagram· Read Anna’s book What are you Thirsty For?· Listen to Anna’s podcast The Big Drink RethinkGet in touch with a question for Liz:· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:· How To Age· A Better Second Half· Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production) Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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.
28/08/2026 • 44:33
Could the way you clean your teeth be disrupting your health? Liz explains why she has swapped traditional fluoride toothpaste for hydroxyapatite – and shares the simple cleansing routine she uses to protect the balance of her oral microbiome.Plus: tackling recurrent thrush, protecting your skin when swimming, whether maca boosts libido and how to spot menopause symptoms if you have PCOS or endometriosis.In this episode:· Can fluoride toothpaste disrupt the gut microbiome?· Simple ways to protect your skin when swimming· Why might thrush keep coming back?· Which facial oils are best for my skin?· Recognising menopause symptoms when you have PCOS or endometriosis· A quick tip to stop chlorine damaging your hair· The best time to use a tongue scraper· Natural ways to support your libido· Is your mouthwash killing healthy bacteria?Links mentioned in the episode:· Omega-3s· Collagen supplements· Dimples hydroxyapatite toothpaste· Copper tongue scraper· Interdental floss picks · Podcast with functional dentist Dr Victoria Sampson· Probiotics· Podcast with Dr Rebecca Lewis on vaginal dryness· Podcast with Dr Florence Comite on blood tests· Newson Clinic treamtent for PCOS/PMOS· More on maca root· Read Everything You Need to Know about Face Oils Get in touch with a question for Liz:· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:· How To Age· A Better Second Half· Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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.
24/08/2026 • 32:51
Journalist and author Sarah Vine joins Liz for a candid conversation about the realities of midlife, from hair loss and body confidence to our evolving relationship with our appearance – and why self-acceptance can be a gift in our second half.They discuss the emotional impact of hair thinning, the pressures women face to look a certain way and how attitudes towards GLP-1 medications are beginning to shift.Sarah also reflects on finding confidence after 50, how ageing can bring greater freedom, and why it’s more important to focus on health over perfection. In this episode:· The impact of stress on our health· Different treatments for hair loss· Sarah's journey with GLP-1 medication· The link between hair loss and restrictive diets· Why GLP-1s might be a way to protect our future health· How menopause can be a time of empowerment and freedomLinks mentioned in the episode:· Lucinda Ellery Intralace™ System· Dr Ophelia Veraitch dermatologist· George Northwood hairdressing· Minoxidil· Philip Kingsley hair loss treatments· Vitamin B12· Read more about hair loss More from Sarah:· Follow Sarah on Instagram· How Not To Be A Political Wife Get in touch with a question for Liz:· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:· How To Age· A Better Second Half· Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production) Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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.
21/08/2026 • 52:18
Feeling bloated after meals? Liz shares some simple strategies for easing digestive discomfort, from changing the way you eat to walking after mealtimes – and the nutrients that can help support an imbalanced gut.Plus: advice for chronic migraines, Liz’s go-to longevity supplements, suitcase essentials for an indulgent girls’ holiday and the benefits of grounding sheets. In this episode:· Which longevity supplements are best?· Advice for slow gut function and bloating· Ibiza holiday essentials· Help for daily migraines and impacted sleep· How to support a healthier gut microbiome· Ways to balance indulgence on holiday· How grounding sheets work Links mentioned in the episode:· Spermidine· Life & Earth Liposomal Glutathione· Lifecode GX – use code LIZLOVES for 10% off· Phospholipids· Use code LIZLOVES26 for 15% off BioCare Magnesium Citrate · Get Grounded· Ancient + Brave True Hydration electrolytes blend· Vitamin B· Creatine· NAC supplement· Podcast with Lily Earle on chronic migraines· Follow Lily Earle on Instagram· Buchinger Wilhelmi Fasting Clinic· Professor Vik Khullar· ARTAH Essential Fibre+ Get in touch with a question for Liz: · Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846 More from Liz:· How To Age· A Better Second Half · Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram Host: Liz Earle Producer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production) Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie Smith 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.
17/08/2026 • 34:43
What does love look like in midlife? Couples therapist Karen Doherty joins Liz to explore how dating, divorce and long-term partnerships are changing after 50 – and why this stage of life can be an opportunity to build happier, healthier relationships.They discuss how shifting priorities, growing confidence and greater financial independence are reshaping what we want from a partner, and why it's never too late to find love again.Karen also shares tips for communicating more openly, as well as dating advice – whether you're newly single, happily coupled or looking to make your relationship more fulfilling.In this episode:· The realities of dating in midlife· Why more women are choosing to leave unhappy marriages· The emotional impact of divorce· Navigating post-break-up loneliness· Recognising healthy relationship patterns· How to date with confidence· Maintaining intimacy as our bodies change with age· Making that big midlife decision: stay or go?· The best time to have those big conversations· What makes a fulfilling relationship· The importance of making time for intimacy· How to have a healthier sex life More from Karen:· Follow Karen on Instagram· Visit Karen’s websiteGet in touch with a question for Liz:· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:· How To Age· A Better Second Half· Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production) Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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.
14/08/2026 • 49:07
Confused by the endless choice of Greek yogurts? Liz discusses the key differences between the options based on nutrients, additives, texture and satiety. She also explains why low-fat isn't always healthier, and what to look for on the label.Plus: mineral versus synthetic sunscreen, how to deal with prickly heat rash, ways for regular runners to protect their joints, and which meats are the most nutritious? In this episode:· Is mineral sunscreen better for my skin?· Why full-fat dairy might offer more health benefits· The difference between Greek and Greek-style yogurt· Taking care of joints in midlife, especially if you run· Best supplements for prickly heat rash· The difference between red meat and processed meat· Is organic meat healthier? Links mentioned in the episode:· Podcast with Dr Veronique Bataille on SPF· Contact Dr Veronique Bataille via The Medical Chambers· Use code LIZLOVES for 20% off Evolve SPF 30 Facial Cream · By Sarah SPF50+ sunscreen· Glucosamine and chondroitin· Tumeric/curcumin· Use code LIZLOVES for 15% off Neutrient Curcumin + Boswellia· Omega 3· Collagen peptides· Vitamin D· Creatine· Butyrate· Use code LIZLOVES for 20% off Ancient + Brave True Skin Alchemy with polypodium leucotomus extract· Astaxanthin Get in touch with a question for Liz:· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:· How To Age· A Better Second Half· Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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.
10/08/2026 • 34:14
After a strong family history of breast cancer, GP Dr Camilla Stokholm turned to her own DNA for answers. She joins Liz and Dr Amy Walker to explore how understanding our genetic risk for disease empowers us to make lifestyle interventions before it has a chance to develop.They explain how unique genetic variations influence everything from nutrient absorption to oestrogen metabolism – and how this personalises our health journey.Camilla and Amy also share practical ways to dial down your risk of disease, from supporting gut health to eating more fibre, and why exercise, quality sleep and stress management are so powerful for ageing well. In this episode:· Why Camilla’s family history of breast cancer led her to investigate her own genetic risk· Why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to health· How to align your lifestyle to your genetic code· Why standard blood tests don’t give a full picture· It's not what you eat, but what you absorb· How chronic stress increases your nutrient requirements· How alcohol consumption impacts oestrogen production· Why low vitamin B12 levels may increase dementia risk· The importance of vitamin D for lowering your risk of disease· Why your genes determine how well you absorb and process nutrients· The importance of healthy bowel movements for clearing out toxins· Why a food-first approach to gut health beats supplements· How broccoli sprouts, leeks and garlic can help with oestrogen detoxification· Can cold plunges and saunas help protect against disease? Links mentioned in the episode:· Dawn Waldron’s blog, Fluxable, on nutrition and lifestyle after cancer diagnosis· Lifecode GX genotype analysis – use code LIZLOVES for 10% off· Mosaic Medical cancer servicesMore from Camilla and Amy:· Follow Camilla on Instagram· Follow Amy on InstagramGet in touch with a question for Liz:· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:· How To Age· A Better Second Half· Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production) Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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.
07/08/2026 • 55:07
If it feels like your get-up-and-go has got up and left, it’s not in your head. Declining hormones during perimenopause and menopause can leave you feeling unmotivated and flat. Liz shares practical ways to start feeling like yourself again – from seeking menopause support to making small lifestyle shifts – and reminds us of the importance of prioritising our wellbeing.Plus: plant sterols for high cholesterol, ways to reduce facial lines and wrinkles, Liz’s fake-tan recommendations and is MCT oil worth the money?In this episode:· Fake tan recommendations· What to do if you've lost your spark in midlife· Should I try plant sterols for high cholesterol?· The connection between oestrogen and cholesterol· How to reduce facial lines and wrinkles· Ways to boost collagen in your skin· Why redheads are more susceptible to sun damage· How to take care of yourself when life is demanding· MCT oil – is it any good?Links mentioned in the episode:· Evolve Sunless Glow 3-in-1 Gradual Tan· Studio10 Perfect Bronze Glow-plexion· Balance hormone app· A Better Second Half· Creatine· Podcast with Dr Mo Enayat explaining cholesterol· Podcast with Dr Gabrielle Lyon on building muscle for longevity· Collagen peptides· Skin Diligent Vitamin C Serum-in-Oil· Evolve Bio-retinol Gold Face Mask· Read 4 of the best SPFs for midlife skin· MCT oilsGet in touch with a question for Liz:· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:· How To Age· A Better Second Half· Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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.
03/08/2026 • 31:56
There’s no age limit on feeling confident in your own skin. Beauty journalist Sarah Jossel joins Liz to share the tips and tricks she's gathered over two decades in the industry, so that your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond become your time to shine.They discuss the role of grooming and its impact on our self-esteem, and Sarah’s thoughts on targeted beauty products for perimenopausal and menopausal skin.Sarah also shares the beauty ingredients to look out for, the skin- and haircare products worth spending on – plus the tweakments she rates the most. In this episode:· How to look and feel good in your own skin· Why a manicure can be as good as meditation· The importance of making friends with your reflection· Ways to talk to a teen with self-image insecurities· What really gets rid of spots?· The key ingredients to look for in skincare· Where to go for great eyebrows· The tweakments worth splashing out on· Midlife haircare hacks, from covering greys to adding volume Links mentioned in the episode:· Acnecide cream for spots· Paula’s Choice BHA products with salicylic acid· Azelaic acid· Skin + Me products· Dermatica skin treatments· Olaplex haircare· K18 haircare· Living Proof haircare· Josh Wood hair gloss· Glaze hair gloss· Sam McKnight hair texture mist· Color Wow Root Cover Up· MD London Backcombing Brush· CeraVe skincare· Polynucleotides: a guide· JULÄINE™ skin treatment· Blink Brow Bar· Shavata Singh Brows & Lashes· Hollie Parkes brow expert More from Sarah:· Follow Sarah on Instagram· Read Sarah’s book, Diary of a Beauty EditorGet in touch with a question for Liz:· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:· How To Age· A Better Second Half· Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production) Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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.
31/07/2026 • 52:26
Liz shares her exact priority list for getting the biggest health wins without spending a fortune – the free habits she swears by and the essential supplements she thinks are worth the money.Plus: does high-intensity exercise stall fat loss, is there any truth to the collagen and cancer scare stories, what you need to know about gluten and histamine intolerance, and why progesterone may help you sleep better.In this episode: · Should midlife women swerve high-intensity exercise?· Is there a link between collagen and cancer?· Where to spend and where to save on wellbeing· Liz’s tips for cooling mast cell activation· Why is progesterone added to HRT?Links mentioned in the episode:· Ingenious Collagen+· Doctor Seaweed Collagen+· Protein powder· Omega-3· Methylated B vitamins· Podcast with Patrick Holford about Alzheimer’s· Vitamin D· NMN· Urolithin A· How to Age· Butyrate· NatureDoc· Quercetin (use code LIZLOVES26 for 15% off)· Luteolin· Podcast with Professor Vik Khullar· Menopause specialist· The Power of Hormones by Dr Louise Newson Get in touch with a question for Liz: Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846 More from Liz:· How to Age· A Better Second Half · Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram Host: Liz EarleProducer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie Smith 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.
27/07/2026 • 35:36
Could we reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms even appear? Holistic health expert Patrick Holford, founder of the Food for the Brain Foundation, believes we can. He joins Liz to explain the importance of a preventative approach to brain health.They discuss how lifestyle, nutrition and targeted supplementation play a powerful role in reducing dementia risk, and why it’s never too early or too late to make positive changes.Patrick also talks about how learning something new keeps our brains fresh, and why vitamin B12, omega-3 and MCT oil should be top of your brain-health supplement stack. In this episode:· How effective are amyloid-targeting medications for Alzheimer’s?· Why omega-3s and vitamin B12 can help build a healthy brain· Whether GLP-1 treatment can prevent dementia as well as weight gain· The free online test that measures your cognitive function· How digital health interventions can encourage behaviour changes· The role of glucose and ketones to feed the brain· Why getting your steps in can slow cognitive decline Links mentioned in the episode:· Take the free online cognitive function test· MCT oil· Omega-3· Vitamin B12More from Patrick:· Follow Patrick on Instagram· Food For The Brain Foundation· Read Alzheimer’s: Prevention is the Cure Get in touch with a question for Liz:· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846 More from Liz:· How To Age· A Better Second Half· Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production) Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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.
24/07/2026 • 56:39
Could gardening be one of the simplest ways to support your health? Liz is joined by Dr Ashby Sachs, Research Fellow in Horticulture and Wellbeing at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), and Marcus Chilton-Jones, Head of RHS Garden Bridgewater, to explore the growing body of science linking gardening and time in nature with better physical, mental and emotional wellbeing in midlife and beyond.This episode is sponsored by the RHS. Visit rhs.org.uk for gardening tips and everything you need to plan your next visit to an RHS Garden. In this episode:· How 30 minutes of gardening can burn as many calories as a yoga session· The science behind the mood-boosting power of flowers· Why birdsong helps calm the nervous system and reduce stress· The link between gardening, biodiversity and better wellbeing· How spending time in nature can ease loneliness and strengthen social connections· Why gardening might improve your gut microbiome· How time outdoors supports vitamin D production and circadian rhythm· The ways gardening can increase strength, flexibility and balance as we age· Simple ways to create your own wellbeing garden More from the RHS:· Follow the RHS on Instagram· Plan your next visit to an RHS Garden· Get gardening with the RHS Grow app· Read RHS Your Wellbeing Garden· More on gardening for health and wellbeingGet in touch with a question for Liz:· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:· How To Age· A Better Second Half· Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production) Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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.
22/07/2026 • 47:57
6 ways to shift midlife belly fat (without counting calories)Wondering why your waistline has changed in your 40s or 50s, despite eating well and exercising regularly? Liz explains how perimenopause hormone shifts can change where we store fat, and why muscle loss, poor sleep, stress and gut health all play a role. She also shares strategies to help improve body composition without obsessing over calories.Plus: practical solutions for hip and joint pain, quality protein powders for active teens, exploring seed oils used in HRT and advice for persistent cold feet and visible veins.In this episode:· How to help hip and joint pain at night· Shifting stubborn weight around the tummy· Safe protein powder for teenagers· Why am I getting persistent cold feet and visible veins?· Supplement advice for circulation issues· Should I be worried about sunflower oils in HRT?Links mentioned in the episode:· What is GTPS?· Read How much protein do women really need?· Creatine· Fish oils· Collagen peptides· Use code LIZLOVES for 15% off Neutrient Curcumin + Boswellia· Ancient + Brave protein blend· The Organic Protein Company· Pycnogenol supplement· Boots Red Vine Leaf Leg Vein Support· Magnesium· Butcher’s Broom supplements· Horse chestnut extract· Omega-3s Get in touch with a question for Liz:· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:· How To Age· A Better Second Half· Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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.
20/07/2026 • 35:01
Tight muscles, weak muscles and stiff joints are the leading causes of pain in later life – and physiotherapist Will Harlow says there’s plenty we can do to protect our comfort, mobility and independence as we age. He breaks down the simple tests we can do at home to check our strength and balance, as well as science-backed strategies for dealing with chronic back pain, arthritis, osteoporosis and muscle weakness. In this episode:· The daily habits that can keep us pain-free· Why losing mobility and independence doesn’t need to be inevitable· The early warning signs of mobility loss· Why it’s possible to build muscle at any age – even in your 80s and 90s· Why beginners have more to gain from strength training· What to do if exercise is painful· How to reduce arthritis pain· Is there enough evidence to support peptide injections?· Ice or heat: which is better for joint pain and stiffness?· Why hip mobility and strength are key to healthy ageing· Tips for relieving back pain· Will’s 3-2-1 method for building strength in just 40 minutes per week· 3 simple habits for building bone density· Exercise ‘snacks’ to try at home· The link between grip strength and longevity Links mentioned in the episode:· Dr Gabrielle Lyon podcast about resistance training and muscle· Sabrina Pace-Humphreys podcast about running in later life More from Will:· Independence for Life· Follow Will on Instagram Get in touch with a question for Liz: · Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846 More from Liz:· How To Age· A Better Second Half · Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram Host: Liz Earle Producer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production)Content Writer: Lucy Parley Head of Brand: Ellie Smith 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.
17/07/2026 • 55:50
Are you suffering with sudden allergies in your 40s or 50s? Liz explains why hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can make you more sensitive to pollen, skincare products and even foods you've tolerated for years. She explores the connection between oestrogen and histamine and shares ways to address it.Plus: tips for dealing with a frozen shoulder, supplements for anxiety and low mood, beauty advice for rosacea-prone skin and when to be concerned about polyps.In this episode:· Which skincare products will help my rosacea?· How to cope with feeling low in midlife· Should I be concerned by polyps?· Why hormone changes can lead to new allergies· What can I do about my frozen shoulder?Links mentioned in the episode:· Read Unbreakable by Dr Vonda Wright· Turmeric· Magnesium glycinate· The Naked Pharmacy Saffrosun Calm saffron blend· Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser· Cerave skincare for sensitive skin· Avène skincare for sensitive skin· Collagen· Azelaic acid· Read What is the anti-inflammatory diet?· Listen to our podcast with Dr Clare Ashby on hormones and histamine· Butyrate· Luteolin· Lifecode Gx testingGet in touch with a question for Liz:· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:· How To Age· A Better Second Half· Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie Smith 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.
13/07/2026 • 30:33
Struggling to lose weight despite eating well and exercising? Biochemist Dr Sara Pugh joins Liz to explain why the answer may not just lie in what's on your plate – but in how much natural daylight you're getting.They discuss how leptin, the appetite-regulating hormone, follows our circadian rhythm and the link between light exposure, satiety and weight gain.Sara also talks about the effects of screen time and artificial light on metabolism and shares ways to reconnect your body with natural light cues.In this episode:· The importance of early-morning daylight for mood and metabolism· Why artificial lighting after dark disrupts fat-burning· How light exposure regulates our hunger hormones· The surprising impact of late-night scrolling on your weight· Why eating within daylight hours keeps hunger signals balanced More from Sara:· Follow Sara on Instagram· Sara's websiteGet in touch with a question for Liz:· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:· How To Age· A Better Second Half· Follow Liz on Instagram· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production) Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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.
10/07/2026 • 49:18
