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Age Better with Liz Earle
Fasting, nutrition and hormones: Liz's longevity highlights
From nutrition tweaks to bio hacks, Liz reflects on some of our most fascinating podcast conversations on all things longevity to help ensure you're ageing well.
Liz also shares how she personally puts these experts' advice into practice, making them work for her daily routine.
There's nutritionist Aaron Deere on how our diet can negatively and positively impact how we age, clinical researcher Megan Ramos on fasting and autophagy for disease prevention and reversal, and longevity physician Sandra Kaufmann on why we need to pay more attention to senescent cells.
Liz also looks back at her conversations with Dr Harpal Bains on how our hormones are key for healthier ageing, Dr Lubna Khan-Salim on the impact of menopause on our skin, and fashion and skincare expert Trinny Woodall on her inside-out approach to prioritise long-term health.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Eat to beat disease in midlife, with Aaron Deere
- Intermittent fasting for women, with Megan Ramos
- The secret to slowing ageing, with Sandra Kaufmann
- The truth about improving longevity, with Dr Harpal Bains
- Avoid the anti-ageing trap, with Dr Lubna Khan-Salim
- How to fear less, with Trinny Woodall
- A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com for the chance to be featured on the show
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2. 5 ways to beat cravings and food noise in midlife – with Kim Pearson
48:00||Season 42, Ep. 2If you’re struggling to regulate food noise it might just be that you need to eat more – not less. Nutritionist Kim Pearson joins Liz to discuss how a few simple food swaps and easy lifestyle hacks can manage our appetite just as effectively as weight-loss jabs.They talk about the importance of muscle mass for healthy weight maintenance, and why protein and strength training are essential in midlife.Kim also explains how we’re getting breakfast all wrong, and shares ways we can hack our daily routine to train our body to turn off the cravings.In this episode:· Natural ways to reduce food cravings· Why we should be eating more – not less· Protein-rich meal ideas· How you can sleep yourself slim· The low-fat diet myth· How skipping breakfast is sabotaging your weight loss· Why olive oil might be nature’s GLP-1More from Kim:· Follow Kim on Instagram· Read Kim’s new book The Nozempic DietGet 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 InstagramHost: 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.
1. Simple ways to future-proof your joints
28:51||Season 42, Ep. 1If your joints feel stiffer than they used to, midlife hormone fluctuations might be at play- declining oestrogen can affect connective tissue, joint lubrication and bone health. Liz talks through the supplements and exercises that will help keep joints strong and flexible for longer, and why HRT could make a difference.Plus: gentle skincare after microneedling, getting the most nutrition from nuts and seeds, mouth-taping for improved sleep quality and can turmeric affect HRT?In this episode:· Do collagen supplements help with achy joints?· Skincare tips post-microneedling· What’s the best way to add nuts and seeds to my diet?· Mouth-breathing is disrupting my sleep· Will taking turmeric affect my HRT?Links mentioned in the episode:· Fushi Organic Rosehip Oil· By Sarah Hero Facial Oil· Collagen peptides· Turmeric/curcumin· Omega-3· Podcast with Dr Louise Oliver on mouth taping and breath workGet 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 InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Lynnike Swerts (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.
10. Could building muscle add years to your life? – with Dr Gabrielle Lyon
48:25||Season 41, Ep. 10Muscle doesn't just keep us strong and toned – it’s also an essential longevity tool. Physician and bestselling author Dr Gabrielle Lyon joins Liz to explain how lifting weights protects your bones, regulates blood sugar and promotes healthy ageing – and why it’s never too early or late to start.In this episode, Liz and Gabrielle discuss why we naturally lose muscle mass from our 30s, and how resistance training can protect against osteoporosis and metabolic disease.Gabrielle also shares practical advice on protein intake and simple, functional strength exercises to build into your week to help you feel stronger, fitter and more resilientIn this episode:· Why muscle is an organ of longevity· How perimenopause impacts muscle mass· The link between poor muscle health and type 2 diabetes· How building muscle can help you burn fat· The importance of protein for healthy ageing· Easy ways to build strength training into your weekMore from Gabrielle:· Follow Gabrielle on Instagram· The Forever Strong Playbook 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 InstagramHost: 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.
9. Is the contraceptive pill failing young women?
32:35||Season 41, Ep. 9While midlife women can be prescribed body-identical hormones on the NHS, their daughters and nieces are being given synthetic hormones that may carry more side effects and risks. Liz unpacks the differences between the two – and what every woman should know about her hormone healthcare, whether she’s weighing up the pill or navigating menopause.Plus: vibration plates for lymphatic drainage, the health benefits of seamoss, how to get rid of stubborn cellulite, and is it ever too late to start taking HRT?In this episode:· Natural ways to help with endometriosis· What is seamoss and should I be taking it?· Can vibration plates help with lymphatic drainage?· How to reduce the appearance of cellulite· Am I too old to start taking HRT? Links mentioned in the episode:· Newson Clinic for hormone health· Read Louise Newson’s book, The Power of Hormones· Am I too old to start HRT? podcast· Podcast The pill, HRT and medical gaslighting, with Kate Muir· Read Kate Muir’s book, Everything You Need to Know About the Pill (but were too afraid to ask)· NICE guidelines on Zoely contraceptive pill· Read Can diet help with endometriosis?· Vitamin C· Collagen peptides· Omega-3s· Magnesium 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 InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Lynnike Swerts (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.
8. Sleep hacks every midlife woman should know – with Dr Sophie Bostock
50:17||Season 41, Ep. 8Quality sleep may be one of the most overlooked tools that we have for healthy ageing. Sleep scientist Dr Sophie Bostock joins Liz to unpack how disrupted sleep in midlife impacts everything from mood and metabolism to cardiovascular wellbeing.They discuss how perimenopause can interrupt a good night’s rest, the connection between sleep deprivation and blood sugar imbalance, and why catching up with a long lie-in at the weekend might do more harm than good.Sophie explains how light exposure and regular movement can help your body prepare for rest. She also shares practical advice to help restore healthy circadian rhythms and get your shut-eye back on track.In this episode:· The link between poor sleep and cardiovascular disease· What happens to the brain when you're asleep· The importance of daylight to help you wind down· Why poor sleep impacts insulin sensitivity· Easy ways to support a good night’s rest· Why long lie-ins don’t make up for a week of bad sleep Links mentioned in the episode:· Magnesium· Ashwagandha More from Sophie:· Follow Sophie on Instagram· Visit thesleepscientist.com 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 InstagramHost: 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.
7. Nourished not depleted: the smarter way to lose weight after 40 – with Georgie Murphy
34:18||Season 41, Ep. 7Why does weight loss suddenly feel harder in midlife – even when we’re eating less? Liz is joined by Georgie Murphy, Head of Nutrition for supplement brand SISTERLY, to explore the impact of hormonal shifts, muscle loss and nutrient deficiencies on our bodies. They discuss how restricted eating can actually work against weight loss after 40, and why proper nourishment works more effectively for the everyday demands of a busy midlife.This episode is sponsored by SISTERLY, who are offering listeners of the show 15% off purchases at sisterlylab.com when you use the code LIZLOVES at checkout.In this episode:· The midlife body changes impacting weight loss· Why eating less has stopped working· The impact of restricted diets on hair and skin· Ways to nourish – not punish – your bodyLinks mentioned in the episode:· SISTERLY The Elevator all-in-one supplement More from Georgie:· Follow SISTERLY on Instagram· More about SISTERLYGet 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) 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.
6. Does HRT cause weight gain – or is that a myth?
37:14||Season 41, Ep. 6Many women worry that starting HRT will make them put on weight – but is this fear actually backed by science? Liz explores the link between hormones, metabolism and midlife weight changes, and explains why fluctuating oestrogen, poor sleep and stress may be more to blame than HRT itself.Plus: supportive supplements for coeliac disease, ways to boost a low libido, skincare non-negotiables, tapping into vibrational energy and a deep dive into NAD+. In this episode:· Will HRT make me put on weight?· Which skincare ticks the non-negotiable boxes?· How to boost a flagging libido· What are NAD+ and berberine and should I take them?· Supportive supplements (and tests) for coeliac disease· Unlocking the wellness and longevity benefits of vibrational energyLinks mentioned in the episode:· Ceramides· Vitamin C serum· Peptides· Retinol· What are NAD+ and NMN?· Podcast with Dr Mo Enyat on zonulin testing for autoimmune conditions· Zinc· B12· Calcium· Vitamin D· Omega-3· Collagen· Magnesium 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 InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Lynnike Swerts (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.
5. Rethink everything you've been told about hormones – with Dr Louise Newson
58:30||Season 41, Ep. 5Thought hormones were just for period regulation and menopause support? In this eye-opening conversation, GP and hormone specialist Dr Louise Newson joins Liz to explain the surprising role progesterone, oestrogen and testosterone play in everything from brain health to inflammation.They discuss the misinformation that’s letting women down, the crucial difference between body-identical and synthetic hormones, and why progesterone may be far more powerful than most of us realise.Louise also explains why cholesterol is essential for hormone production, how testosterone is a natural painkiller, and the questions every midlife woman should feel confident asking about her health and treatment options.In this episode:· The difference between synthetic and bioidentical hormones· The truth about cholesterol· Why progesterone might play a role in mental health care· Why the contraceptive pill needs updating· Prescribing testosterone as a natural painkiller· Why post-hysterectomy women still need progesterone More from Louise:· Follow Louise on Instagram· Order Louise’s book, The Power of Hormones· Get tickets for Louise’s tour Breaking The Cycle: The Power of Hormones 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 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.
4. Why do I never feel ‘good enough’?
34:53||Season 41, Ep. 4We all know that feeling of being pulled in every direction and never being quite good enough – but does it really have to be this way? Liz discusses why so many women feel inadequate in midlife, and looks at ways to shift our priorities and quieten our inner critic with a little self-compassion.Plus: the impact of late-night scrolling on your sleep, postpartum supplements, how sparkling water affects your teeth, and is it ever too late to start taking collagen?In this episode:· Does looking at my phone at night affect my sleep?· How to cope when you don’t feel good enough· What sparkling water is doing to your teeth· Supplements for postpartum health· Have I left it too late to start taking collagen?Links mentioned in the episode:· Zinc· Iodine· B12· Calcium· L Cell Magnesium Glycinate· Vitamin D· Omega-3· CollagenGet 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 InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Lynnike Swerts (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.