Age Better with Liz Earle

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.   

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.  

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

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.  

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