The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show

Are you sick of getting sick all the time? Jennifer O’Connell co-founded a supplement brand with friends Aoife Matthews and Louise O’Riordan after her busy life as a barrister and triathlete left her immune system depleted. She joins Liz to reveal how we can keep our immune system strong in midlife. Jennifer and Liz take a deep dive into how stress impacts our immunity, plus reveal the key nutrients that can help to bolster our defences, such as zinc, copper and Coenzyme Q10. Inside this episode brought to you in partnership with SISTERLY Liz and Jennifer look at how The Elevator has been curated specifically for the needs of women, and how we can build better habits to support our health.Links mentioned in the episodeSISTERLY The Elevator - save 20% with code LIZLOVESFollow SISTERLY on InstagramA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave 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 showPlease note, on some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage and always honestly review. For more information please read our Affiliate Policy.

Liz is back investigating your questions on thinning hair, intermittent fasting, sun damage, and dry mouths.There is a question from Denise on post-menopausal hair that is thinning, plus Janice asks about handling supplements with intermittent fasting.Liz also helps Gemma deal with sun damaged skin, and Karen with quenching a dry mouth at night.Links mentioned in the episodeHair Loving Instagram LiveNEX Skincare - save 25% with code LIZLOVESA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave 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 showPlease note, on some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage and always honestly review. For more information please read our Affiliate Policy.

Professor Daniel M. Davis is a leading immunologist at Imperial College London, and he's here to set the record straight on what actually keeps us well through winter.He reveals the truth about vitamin C (spoiler: you might want to rethink that morning glass of orange juice), why the phrase "boost your immune system" makes him wince, and the one lifestyle factor that's genuinely proven to affect your immune response. He also chats to Liz about what really happens when you train for a marathon, the science behind allergies and autoimmune disease, and whether those probiotic yogurts are doing anything at all.Links mentioned in the episode:Self-Defense: A Myth-Busting Guide to Immune Health by Professor Daniel M. DavisFollow Professor Daniel M. Davis on InstagramHave 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.Please note, on some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage and always honestly review. For more information please read our Affiliate Policy.

This week, Liz looks at collagen supplements, oestrogen absorption, winter morning sunshine, supplements for food, and fine lines.Liz investigates whether collagen supplements are a con for an anonymous listener, and takes a deep dive into the best place to apply oestrogel for best absorption for Michaela.There's also a question from Denise on how to get enough morning sunshine during dark and dreary UK winters, and Christine asks whether collagen and creatine supplements can be added to her cooking.Meanwhile, Liz shares best strategies and ingredients for fine lines around the mouth for Jane.Links mentioned in the episodeIngenious Collagen - save 15% with LIZLOVESAncient + Brave collagen - save 20% with LIZLOVESGet healthier skin and hair in menopause – with Dr Sajjad RajparNEX Skincare Moisturiser - save 25% with LIZLOVESDoctor Skin Collagen The Collagen Bank ATM RollerA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave 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 showPlease note, on some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage and always honestly review. For more information please read our Affiliate Policy.

What does a healthy approach to menopause look like for you? Award-winning beauty editor Donna Francis joins Liz to reveal her inside-out approach to ageing well (with no injectables or alcohol in sight).Donna reveals how and why she stopped drinking, and how testosterone has been transformational for her menopause symptoms.Liz and Donna discuss how to build an effective morning routine, why they are anti anti-aging, and their must-have midlife skincare and treatments.Links mentioned in the episodeFollow Donna Francis on InstagramSmiling Gives You Wrinkles podcastA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave 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 showPlease note, on some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage and always honestly review. For more information please read our Affiliate Policy.

Struggling to navigate the perimenopause maze? Dr Elina Berglund joins Liz to reveal how you can better understand your symptoms through an app and adjust your lifestyle accordingly.Elina, who is the co-founder of Natural Cycles, walks Liz through the hormonal shifts of perimenopause, and explains what your symptoms can tell you about your stage in this transition.In this episode, brought to you in partnership with Natural Cycles, Elina also explains the lifestyle changes we can make to improve our perimenopause experience - from sleep to movement.Links mentioned in the episodeNC° Perimenopause - save 15% on your annual plan with code LIZLOVESFollow Natural Cycles and NC° Perimenopause on InstagramHave 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 showPlease note, on some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage and always honestly review. For more information please read our Affiliate Policy.

Liz is answering your questions on cortisol, gum health, immune support, ingredients in HRT, and green tea supplements.This week, Liz chats all-things cortisol for Elaine and shares on how to lower the stress hormone, shares strategies for receding gums for Alice, and looks at concerning additives inside HRT products for Mel.There's also a question from Sylvie on how to avoid catching bugs from her students and better support her immune system, and another from an anonymous listener on green tea supplements.Links mentioned in the episodeLeapfrog Immune – save 10% with LIZLOVESThe Naked Pharmacy Immune Hero – save 20% with LIZLOVESSisterly The Elevator - save 20% with LIZLOVESA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave 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 showPlease note, on some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage and always honestly review. For more information please read our Affiliate Policy.

With over 70% of women noticing changes to their skin and hair in perimenopause and menopause, consultant dermatologist Dr Sajjad Rajpar joins Liz to unpack why.Sajjad walks Liz through the impact changing hormones can have on our skin and collagen levels, and Liz questions the best place to apply Oestrogel.They also look at the efficacy of collagen supplements, HRT and skin absorption, plus share effective solutions for midlife hair loss.Links mentioned in the episodeFollow Dr Sajjad Rajpar on InstagramMidland SkinDo we really need SPF every day? – with Dr Veronique BatailleA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave 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 showPlease note, on some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage and always honestly review. For more information please read our Affiliate Policy.

Liz is tackling your Qs on HRT and bloating, recurring sinusitis, magnesium, tech for mood regulation, and 'chicken' skin.Maria asks whether her HRT prescription could be behind weight gain, gas and bloating, while Caroline writes in to find out how she can help her daughter with chronic sinusitis.Liz also dives into Lesley's question on overdoing magnesium, shares her thoughts on the Flow Headset for regulating mood for Kath, and shares strategies to improve keratosis pilaris (AKA 'chicken' skin) for Amy.Links mentioned in the episodeThe impact of bladder issues – with Professor Vik Khullar (mast cells)The secret to slowing ageing – with Dr Sandra Kaufmann A Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave 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 showPlease note, on some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage and always honestly review. For more information please read our Affiliate Policy.