The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show

Do you struggle with urinary tract infections (UTIs)? Dr Kate Stephens, a doctor of microbiology specialising in the human microbiome, joins Liz to share how we can better support our vaginal microbiome and avoid recurring UTIs.In this episode, brought to you in partnership with Optibac, Kate and Liz discuss the common causes of UTIs and why perimenopause and menopause often leave us more vulnerable to them.Liz and Kate talk through the best bacteria strains for intimate health, and address old wives’ tales - like whether cranberry juice can fight a UTI.Links mentioned in the episode:Save 15% on the Optibac for Women supplement with code LIZPODPurchase A Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

Have we become too shy of the sun or are we right to be extra cautious? Dr Leland Stillman joins Liz to share why he believes current advice about sun exposure is only skin deep.Leland discusses his perspective on how light impacts our eyes and our overall wellbeing, and Liz questions whether we can really avoid damaging our skin when seeking more sunlight.Leland shares how he keeps his skin safe in the sun plus how light may impact the gut, while Liz asks whether a vitamin D supplement is the same as getting it from light itself.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Dr Leland Stillman on InstagramPurchase A Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

You’ve likely heard of pre-diabetes. But what about post-diabetes? Serial entrepreneur and Wild Fit founder Eric Edmeades joins Liz to share why we need to change our approach to type 2 diabetes - along with the practical changes needed to reverse it.Liz and Eric discuss why we should view type 2 diabetes as more of an injury rather than a disease with a life-long sentence, plus why it’s important to distinguish between pre- and post-diabetic in healthcare plans.They also cover the benefits of ketosis and autophagy, the importance of cutting down on sugar for our health, and other lifestyle changes that we can make to cut the risk of pre-diabetes.Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase Postdiabetic: An Easy-to-Follow 9-Week Guide to Reversing Prediabetes and Type 2 DiabetesVisit the Wild Fit website Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

Do you struggle with keeping mould at bay in your home? Functional medicine pharmacist Dr John Kim joins Liz to take a deep dive into the impacts mould may be having on our health.Inside this episode, John and Liz discuss whether everyday household mould might be the cause of sickness, and how mould could have even played a role in Liz’s daughter's own ill-health over the years.John and Liz also cover how to avoid mould getting inside food - such as coffee and grains - why juice cleanses can't actually detox the body effectively, and other endocrine disruptors that may be lurking in our homes.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Dr John Kim on InstagramPurchase A Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

With one in 11 people over 65 currently suffering from dementia in the UK, Liz chats with Patrick Holford, founder of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition, to learn how we can reduce our risk of Alzheimer's disease.Patrick, who is also the chief executive of the Food for the Brain Foundation, talks Liz through the role omega-3s and B vitamins play in protecting our brains, and they also discuss 30 factors associated with a heightened risk of Alzheimer's.Liz and Patrick cover foods to include in your diet, such as eggs and nuts, and the foods to avoid (spoiler: sugar!), plus key supplements that might help to protect our brains from cognitive decline.Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase Upgrade Your Brain by Patrick HolfordTake The Cognitive Function TestVisit Alzheimer’s Prevention.infoPurchase A Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

How much thought do you give to your dreams? Neurosurgeon and neuroscientist Dr Rahul Jandial joins Liz to reveal what your dreams are really trying to tell you.Liz and Rahul unpack where our dreams stem from, what recurring ones actually mean, and how what we dream about at night can impact our capabilities during the day.The episode also covers 'sleep pressure', techniques that can enhance our dreams, and whether doctors can use our dreams as diagnostic tools.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Dr Rahul Jandial on InstagramPurchase This Is What Dreams Mean by Dr Rahul JandialPurchase A Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

In a midlife muddle and in desperate need of direction? To celebrate the launch of her new book, A Better Second Half, Liz Earle sits down to answer YOUR questions on how to thrive in midlife - from weight loss to veganism and beauty routines to new relationships.Liz answers Sue’s question on how to get a handle on midlife weight gain, advises Claire on why she shouldn’t turn vegan like her daughter, and covers all things protein and intermittent fasting for L.Odile.Liz also reveals how Zereen can create a supplement plan that works for her and the key nutrients we need in midlife, and shares advice with Samantha on keeping consistent with her wellness journey when in a new relationship.Liz offers advice to Zoe on how to find a sense of purpose in midlife, and which products can help Emma achieve her skin goals.Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz EarleFollow Liz on InstagramEmail us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

Want to know how to truly thrive in midlife for your best years yet? Esteemed broadcaster and podcaster Gabby Logan turns the tables on Liz on this podcast, to discover her secrets to help you dial back your age for a longer, happier and healthier life.On this special episode celebrating Liz's new book, Liz opens up to Gabby about her own journey to a 'better second half', and shares practical, easy and economical advice to help you navigate midlife with confidence.Liz and Gabby talk effective exercise and nutrition (and why it doesn't need to be complicated!), the lesser-known symptoms of menopause which they both experienced, and how epigenetics can help you better understand your body.This episode also covers HRT and hormonal health, sex and relationships in midlife, plus how to find purpose and identity as you age.Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz EarleListen to the Midpoint podcastFollow Gabby Logan on InstagramFollow Liz on InstagramEmail us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

Have you ever used some form of hormonal contraception? Kate Muir, documentary maker, investigative journalist and women's health expert, joins Liz to share what the contraceptive pill is really doing to our health - from our sex drive to our mood.Inside this episode, Kate shares what prompted her concerns about the pill, and why more attention should be paid to the synthetic hormones commonly used in this type of contraception - just like the push for body identical HRT (hormone replacement therapy) for midlife women.Liz and Kate discuss the mental health outcomes of female contraceptives such as the pill, the coil and the injection, plus talk through why women don't actually need to take a break from their contraception for a bleed (despite being told otherwise!)Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase Everything You Need To Know About The PillPurchase Everything You Need To Know About The MenopauseFollow Pill Scandal on InstagramFollow Meno Scandal on InstagramEmail us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comPre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle