Age Better with Liz Earle

We have access to more health information than ever before, but for many midlife women, the overwhelm is negatively impacting our wellbeing. Nutritionist Sarah Ann Macklin talks to Liz about the unhealthy side of modern wellness culture and its effect on our bodies.They discuss how conflicting advice and constantly changing diet trends create anxiety, and how this has the power to alter how we physically respond to food.Sarah Ann also explains why she thinks health-tracking wearables should be used with caution, and the steps we can take to quiet toxic self-talk.In this episode:·     The connection between mindset and metabolism·     The dangers of tracking health data with wearables·     Why perimenopausal women experience ‘sleep shame’·     How you can trick your hunger hormones·     Ways to rewire your wellbeing relationshipLinks mentioned in the episode:·     Vitamin D3·     Creatine·     Magnesium·     Omega-3·     Podcast episode on the Mediterranean diet More from Sarah Ann:·     Follow Sarah Ann on Instagram·     Listen to Sarah Ann's Live Well Be Well podcast·     Pre-order Sarah Ann’s book Healthy Shouldn’t Be This HardGet 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 Host: Liz EarleProducer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production) Social Media Manager: Naomi van GeelenContent 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.

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.

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 coachingMore from Meghan:·     Follow Meghan on Instagram·     The New Rules of Women’s HealthGet 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.

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.

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: 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. 

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]

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 weightsMore from Kate:·     Find Kate on Instagram·     Buy The Longevity Solution·     Owning Your Menopause Get 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.

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.

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: 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.