Age Better with Liz Earle

There’s no age limit on feeling confident in your own skin. Beauty journalist Sarah Jossel joins Liz to share the tips and tricks she's gathered over two decades in the industry, so that your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond become your time to shine.They discuss the role of grooming and its impact on our self-esteem, and Sarah’s thoughts on targeted beauty products for perimenopausal and menopausal skin.Sarah also shares the beauty ingredients to look out for, the skin- and haircare products worth spending on – plus the tweakments she rates the most. In this episode:·     How to look and feel good in your own skin·     Why a manicure can be as good as meditation·     The importance of making friends with your reflection·     Ways to talk to a teen with self-image insecurities·     What really gets rid of spots?·     The key ingredients to look for in skincare·     Where to go for great eyebrows·     The tweakments worth splashing out on·     Midlife haircare hacks, from covering greys to adding volume Links mentioned in the episode:·     Acnecide cream for spots·     Paula’s Choice BHA products with salicylic acid·     Azelaic acid·     Skin + Me products·     Dermatica skin treatments·     Olaplex haircare·     K18 haircare·     Living Proof haircare·     Josh Wood hair gloss·     Glaze hair gloss·     Sam McKnight hair texture mist·     Color Wow Root Cover Up·     MD London Backcombing Brush·     CeraVe skincare·     Polynucleotides: a guide·     JULÄINE™ skin treatment·     Blink Brow Bar·     Shavata Singh Brows & Lashes·     Hollie Parkes brow expert More from Sarah:·     Follow Sarah on Instagram·     Read Sarah’s book, Diary of a Beauty EditorGet 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.

Liz shares her exact priority list for getting the biggest health wins without spending a fortune – the free habits she swears by and the essential supplements she thinks are worth the money.Plus: does high-intensity exercise stall fat loss, is there any truth to the collagen and cancer scare stories, what you need to know about gluten and histamine intolerance, and why progesterone may help you sleep better.In this episode: ·     Should midlife women swerve high-intensity exercise?·     Is there a link between collagen and cancer?·     Where to spend and where to save on wellbeing·     Liz’s tips for cooling mast cell activation·     Why is progesterone added to HRT?Links mentioned in the episode:·     Ingenious Collagen+·     Doctor Seaweed Collagen+·     Protein powder·     Omega-3·     Methylated B vitamins·     Podcast with Patrick Holford about Alzheimer’s·     Vitamin D·     NMN·     Urolithin A·     How to Age·     Butyrate·     NatureDoc·     Quercetin (use code LIZLOVES26 for 15% off)·     Luteolin·     Podcast with Professor Vik Khullar·     Menopause specialist·     The Power of Hormones by Dr Louise Newson Get in touch with a question for Liz: Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846 More from Liz:·     How to Age·     A Better Second Half  ·     Follow Liz on Instagram·     Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram Host: Liz EarleProducer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie Smith  Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. 

Could we reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms even appear? Holistic health expert Patrick Holford, founder of the Food for the Brain Foundation, believes we can. He joins Liz to explain the importance of a preventative approach to brain health.They discuss how lifestyle, nutrition and targeted supplementation play a powerful role in reducing dementia risk, and why it’s never too early or too late to make positive changes.Patrick also talks about how learning something new keeps our brains fresh, and why vitamin B12, omega-3 and MCT oil should be top of your brain-health supplement stack. In this episode:·     How effective are amyloid-targeting medications for Alzheimer’s?·     Why omega-3s and vitamin B12 can help build a healthy brain·     Whether GLP-1 treatment can prevent dementia as well as weight gain·     The free online test that measures your cognitive function·     How digital health interventions can encourage behaviour changes·     The role of glucose and ketones to feed the brain·     Why getting your steps in can slow cognitive decline Links mentioned in the episode:·     Take the free online cognitive function test·     MCT oil·     Omega-3·     Vitamin B12More from Patrick:·     Follow Patrick on Instagram·     Food For The Brain Foundation·     Read Alzheimer’s: Prevention is the Cure Get in touch with a question for Liz:·     Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com·     WhatsApp: 07518 471 846 More 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 gardening be one of the simplest ways to support your health? Liz is joined by Dr Ashby Sachs, Research Fellow in Horticulture and Wellbeing at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), and Marcus Chilton-Jones, Head of RHS Garden Bridgewater, to explore the growing body of science linking gardening and time in nature with better physical, mental and emotional wellbeing in midlife and beyond.This episode is sponsored by the RHS. Visit rhs.org.uk for gardening tips and everything you need to plan your next visit to an RHS Garden. In this episode:·     How 30 minutes of gardening can burn as many calories as a yoga session·     The science behind the mood-boosting power of flowers·     Why birdsong helps calm the nervous system and reduce stress·     The link between gardening, biodiversity and better wellbeing·     How spending time in nature can ease loneliness and strengthen social connections·     Why gardening might improve your gut microbiome·     How time outdoors supports vitamin D production and circadian rhythm·     The ways gardening can increase strength, flexibility and balance as we age·     Simple ways to create your own wellbeing garden More from the RHS:·     Follow the RHS on Instagram·     Plan your next visit to an RHS Garden·     Get gardening with the RHS Grow app·     Read RHS Your Wellbeing Garden·     More on gardening for health and wellbeingGet 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.

6 ways to shift midlife belly fat (without counting calories)Wondering why your waistline has changed in your 40s or 50s, despite eating well and exercising regularly? Liz explains how perimenopause hormone shifts can change where we store fat, and why muscle loss, poor sleep, stress and gut health all play a role. She also shares strategies to help improve body composition without obsessing over calories.Plus: practical solutions for hip and joint pain, quality protein powders for active teens, exploring seed oils used in HRT and advice for persistent cold feet and visible veins.In this episode:·     How to help hip and joint pain at night·     Shifting stubborn weight around the tummy·     Safe protein powder for teenagers·     Why am I getting persistent cold feet and visible veins?·     Supplement advice for circulation issues·     Should I be worried about sunflower oils in HRT?Links mentioned in the episode:·     What is GTPS?·     Read How much protein do women really need?·     Creatine·     Fish oils·     Collagen peptides·     Use code LIZLOVES for 15% off Neutrient Curcumin + Boswellia·     Ancient + Brave protein blend·     The Organic Protein Company·     Pycnogenol supplement·     Boots Red Vine Leaf Leg Vein Support·     Magnesium·     Butcher’s Broom supplements·     Horse chestnut extract·     Omega-3s 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.

Tight muscles, weak muscles and stiff joints are the leading causes of pain in later life – and physiotherapist Will Harlow says there’s plenty we can do to protect our comfort, mobility and independence as we age. He breaks down the simple tests we can do at home to check our strength and balance, as well as science-backed strategies for dealing with chronic back pain, arthritis, osteoporosis and muscle weakness.  In this episode:·     The daily habits that can keep us pain-free·     Why losing mobility and independence doesn’t need to be inevitable·     The early warning signs of mobility loss·     Why it’s possible to build muscle at any age – even in your 80s and 90s·     Why beginners have more to gain from strength training·     What to do if exercise is painful·     How to reduce arthritis pain·     Is there enough evidence to support peptide injections?·     Ice or heat: which is better for joint pain and stiffness?·     Why hip mobility and strength are key to healthy ageing·     Tips for relieving back pain·     Will’s 3-2-1 method for building strength in just 40 minutes per week·     3 simple habits for building bone density·     Exercise ‘snacks’ to try at home·     The link between grip strength and longevity  Links mentioned in the episode:·     Dr Gabrielle Lyon podcast about resistance training and muscle·     Sabrina Pace-Humphreys podcast about running in later life More from Will:·     Independence for Life·     Follow Will on Instagram Get in touch with a question for Liz: ·     Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com·     WhatsApp: 07518 471 846 More from Liz:·     How To Age·     A Better Second Half ·     Follow Liz on Instagram·     Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram Host: Liz Earle  Producer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production)Content Writer: Lucy Parley  Head of Brand: Ellie Smith Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.  

Are you suffering with sudden allergies in your 40s or 50s? Liz explains why hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can make you more sensitive to pollen, skincare products and even foods you've tolerated for years. She explores the connection between oestrogen and histamine and shares ways to address it.Plus: tips for dealing with a frozen shoulder, supplements for anxiety and low mood, beauty advice for rosacea-prone skin and when to be concerned about polyps.In this episode:·     Which skincare products will help my rosacea?·     How to cope with feeling low in midlife·     Should I be concerned by polyps?·     Why hormone changes can lead to new allergies·     What can I do about my frozen shoulder?Links mentioned in the episode:·     Read Unbreakable by Dr Vonda Wright·     Turmeric·     Magnesium glycinate·     The Naked Pharmacy Saffrosun Calm saffron blend·     Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser·     Cerave skincare for sensitive skin·     Avène skincare for sensitive skin·     Collagen·     Azelaic acid·     Read What is the anti-inflammatory diet?·     Listen to our podcast with Dr Clare Ashby on hormones and histamine·     Butyrate·     Luteolin·     Lifecode Gx testingGet 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 Smith 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 the lines around your mouth and chin area have got deeper in midlife, it may have given your self-confidence a bit of a knock. Liz explains how these so-called ‘marionette lines’ often become more noticeable in our 40s and 50s, and shares ways to support firmer, healthier skin without resorting to invasive treatments.Plus: parasite cleansing, at-home hormone tests, the truth about oat milk and whether red-light therapy is really worth it.Also in this episode:·     Surgery-free ways to soften facial lines·     What are the benefits of red-light therapy?·     Home blood tests for checking hormone levels·     What's really in your oat milk·     Should I consider parasite testing?Links mentioned in the episode:·     Retinol and retinoids·     Skin Diligent vitamin C serum·     Hyaluronic acid·     Peptides·     Neutrient Butterfat Keto·     Download the Free Daily Light Plan·     Podcast with Dr Rebecca Lewis on HRT·     Medichecks at-home health checks·     Numan blood tests·     Randox Health blood testsGet 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)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.