Age Better with Liz Earle

One of the most powerful tools for healthy ageing might be something you've barely thought about: light. Most of us spend the majority of our time under LED lighting that's stripped of the very wavelengths our bodies need to function well – and the impact on our metabolism, energy and long-term health is only just being understood.Professor Glen Jeffery, neuroscientist at UCL's Institute of Ophthalmology, joins Liz to explain why a light deficiency could be quietly accelerating ageing, what it means for your mitochondria, and the simple changes – starting with your light bulbs – that could make a real difference to how you feel and age.In this episode:Why infrared light is the most overlooked wavelength for human healthHow LED lighting creates a "light deficiency" – and why Glen calls it modern-day scurvyThe profound effect light has on your mitochondria and energy productionWhy morning light mattersWhat the research really says about red light face masks and infrared saunasHow changing your light environment could help regulate blood sugar and metabolismThe simple practical changes to make at home – and why Glen's first recommendation is to get a dogLinks mentioned in the episode:Anti blue light glassesGet in touch with a question for Liz:Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:Preorder Liz’s new book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramSome links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.

There's one thing Liz does before coffee, before switching on her phone or starting her morning – and she says it's the single most powerful reset her body gets all day.Plus: why alcohol wrecks your sleep even if it helps you drift off, and what's really happening to perimenopausal skin when it suddenly becomes dry, reactive and impossible to manage.In this episode:What is the best morning habit for energy and better sleep?What causes perimenopausal dry skin and how can you treat it?How does alcohol affect your sleep cycle?How does stress affect your health and nervous system in midlife?Why does restless legs syndrome get worse at night and what actually helps?Links mentioned in the episode:Omega-3 ZincCollagen peptidesVitamin CNEX Skincare moisturiserRetinolMagnesiumElectrolytesMethylated B vitaminsL-theanine Better You magnesium flakesLavender essential oilLiz's article about shilajitGet in touch with a question for Liz:Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:Preorder Liz’s new book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramSome links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.

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

Noticed your hair isn't quite what it used to be? Liz explains why hormones are likely behind it and what you can do – plus she tackles fertility over 40, sun protection for very fair skin, grounding sheets, and breast pain on HRT.In this episode:Are hormonal changes to blame for flat and frizzy hair? How to support fertility in your 40sSun protection advice for very fair skinDo grounding sheets actually work? How to manage breast pain on HRTLinks mentioned in the episode:Coenzyme Q10 supplementOmega-3 supplementsAstaxanthin supplementsVitamin C supplementEvening primrose oil supplementsGet Grounded earthing sheetsGet in touch with a question for Liz:Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:Preorder Liz’s new book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramSome links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.

Forever chemicals and microplastics have become part of modern life – they're in our wardrobes, kitchens, dental floss, in the water we drink, even the air we breathe. Dr Sabine Donnai joins Liz to explain why detoxification is just as important as sleep, nutrition and exercise when it comes to healthy ageing, and shares the simple, practical kitchen swaps and lifestyle changes that genuinely reduce your toxic load without going mad.In this episode:Why detoxification is just as important as sleep, nutrition and exerciseWhere we encounter microplastics and PFAS daily The easy kitchen swaps to prioritise How your gut bacteria physically help you detoxify microplasticsThe four ways your body detoxifies (gut, kidneys, liver, sweating) and how to support eachThe role of advanced blood cleaning for those with high toxic loadsWhether we all really have half a teaspoon of plastic in our brainsMore from Liz:Preorder Liz’s new book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramMore from Sabine: Follow Sabine on Instagram Sabine's clinicGet in touch with a question for Liz:Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.

After a really difficult year, Julie feels like she's aged rapidly and now seems to catch every cold going. Liz shares why intense stress can make it feel as though we've aged years in months – and reassures Julie that the damage isn't permanent.In this episode:Bridal beauty tips for an inside-out glowIs there a link between menopause and neurodivergence?How can I support my immune system after a really difficult year?What can I do about puffy bags under my eyes?Should I be taking plant sterols for high cholesterol?Links mentioned in the episode:Dr Ellen Fallows episode about cholesterolDr Mo Enayat episode about cholesterol BioCare Calm Complex (magnesium glycinate) Vitamin D Zinc Omega-3CollagenVitamin C skincareHyaluronic acid skincareRed light therapy Get in touch with a question for Liz:Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:Preorder Liz’s new book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramSome links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.

What if you could dial back your biological age – not through expensive treatments or extreme diets – but with surprisingly simple habits that longevity doctors actually use themselves? Dr Harpal Bains joins Liz to reveal the practical strategies that could genuinely add years to your life.In this episode:Why your heart, cells and organs could all be different agesThe pulse wave velocity test revealing arterial stiffness before symptoms appearThe impact of stress on heart health and longevityHow much exercise is too much? The truth about LDL cholesterol and oxidative stressMicrodosing GLP-1 medications for longevity (not just weight loss)HRT as a longevity strategy beyond symptom reliefThe 70% rule and why joy might be the most powerful pro-ageing toolLinks mentioned in the episode:GlycanAge testListen to Liz's previous conversation with HarpalMore from Liz:Preorder Liz’s new book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramMore from Harpal:Harpal ClinicFollow Harpal on InstagramGet in touch with a question for Liz:Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.

From blue light blocking glasses to hydrogen water for your mitochondria, Liz shares the science-backed strategies that protect your circadian rhythm and support healthy ageing.In this episode:Is hydrogen water worth it – and are there budget options? Which supplements should we prioritise in midlife? Do blue light blocking glasses protect your sleep?How to fix hormonal breakouts after coming off the pillCan you start HRT while you're still breastfeeding at 49?How to soothe midlife bloatingLinks mentioned in the episode:Echo hydrogen water flaskHydrogen water tabletsDr Nicholas Perricone episode on collagen and hydrogen waterLiz's favourite gut health boostersDr Uma Naidoo episode on nutrition for better mental healthOcushield blue light blocking glassesOcushield screen protectorBy Sarah Ally Recovery Blemish Facial Oil – use code LIZLOVES for 20% offBalance menopause appGet in touch with a question for Liz:Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:Preorder Liz’s NEW book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramSome links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.

What could reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke, lower inflammation, and make you less susceptible to depression? The answer, says nutritionist Emma Bardwell, is fibre.Emma's back on the show by popular demand to explain why hitting 30 grams a day could transform everything from weight loss and mood to digestion and glowing skin – and the simple hacks that make it easy to hit that target. In this episode:Why fibre needs better PR (and why protein hogged the limelight in 2025)The difference between soluble and insoluble fibre – and why you need bothFibre heroes: raspberries, cannellini beans, cacao powder and ground almondsHow to go from 16g to 30g without eating mountains of vegetablesThe microdosing approach: starting with one teaspoon of beans to avoid bloatingWhy fermented foods and kefir are game-changers for your gut microbiomeThe Bristol Stool Chart and poophoria (yes, really)How fibre supports weight loss, hormone balance, and even clears microplasticsWhy your digestion slows in perimenopause – and what to do about itEmma's tips for cooking tempehThe timeline: what happens to your body within hours, days, and weeks of increasing fibreMore from Liz:Preorder Liz’s new book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramMore from Emma:The Fibre EffectThe 30 Gram Plan Follow Emma on Instagram Get in touch with a question for Liz:Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.