The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show

On this podcast, Liz dives into bone broth vs collagen, contact dermatitis, insomnia - and looks at how long you can stay on HRT.Liz answers Annie's question on whether bone broth or collagen supplements are better for muscles, skin, bones, and joints.She also looks at strategies to soothe contact dermatitis for Olive, shares strategies to tackle sleep dysregulation for Paula and her husband, plus reveals whether you can really stay on HRT forever for JN.Links mentioned in the episode:Ancient + Brave Wild Collagen - save 20% with LIZLOVESFreja bone brothsBy Sarah skincare - save 20% with LIZLOVESBioCare Quercetin - save 15% with LIZLOVES25Wild Nutrition Omega 3 - save 15% with LIZLOVESBetterYou Vitamin D - save 15% with LIZLOVESLife Armour Drops of Slumber - save 15% with LIZLOVESThe Better Menopause Better Night - 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.comfor 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 many midlife women being routinely prescribed mental health medications, speaker and writer Laura Delano joins Liz to help us make more informed decisions about these treatments.Laura talks Liz through her childhood and being diagnosed with bipolar disorder as a teen, plus the many mental health medications she was prescribed that had little effect.Laura also discusses the impact of being told she was 'treatment resistant', shares her advice on how to come off psychiatric drugs safely, and why, despite her experience, she is not anti-medication or anti-psychiatry.Content warning: this episode contains frank conversation about suicide, which some listeners may find distressing.In the UK, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org.Links mentioned in the episode:Inner Compass InitiativeUnshrunk by Laura DelanoFollow Laura Delano on InstagramDebunking the chemical imbalance theory of depression, with Professor Joanna MoncrieffThe truth about coming off antidepressants, with Dr Mark HorowitzAre women depressed or oppressed? – with Dr Linda GaskWhat chronic illness taught me, with Lily EarleA 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.

For this Q&A episode, Liz covers your queries on acne scarring, stress-related bloating, and hard water haircare.Liz shares advice with Julie on treating acne scars, and helps Emma tackle bloating and irregular bowel movements.And Liz also reveals how to keep hair healthy when living in a hard water area for Jessica.Links mentioned in the episode:The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% & Zinc 1% Oil Control SerumD.Thomas ClinicWild Nutrition - save 15% with LIZLOVESThe Naked Pharmacy - save 20% with LIZLOVESOcushield - save 20% with LIZLOVES25Percy & Reed - save 15% with LIZLOVESMichael Van Clarke - save 15% 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.comfor 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.

Do you set health goals but then struggle to stick to them? Best-selling author Gretchen Rubin joins Liz to reveal how we can implement lasting change to help us eat well, better manage our weight and move more.Liz and Gretchen discuss why goals often fail in midlife, plus why we should 'choose the bigger life' when making hard decisions. They chat through using the ‘power of convenience’ to our own advantage, such as with kicking unhealthy habits.Gretchen also shares her non-negotiables for a better second half, including how she keeps to a low-carb diet and her morning must-dos.Links mentioned in the episode:Secrets of Adulthood by Gretchen RubinHappier podcast with Gretchen Rubin Take Gretchen's quizzesThe Happiness Project by Gretchen RubinFollow Gretchen 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 tackles your questions on sagging skin and wrinkles, essential oils, and when to take supplements.Inside this episode, Liz takes a look at the health concerns of chewing gum, and discusses skincare strategies to deal with sagging and wrinkles in midlife for Karen.She also covers essential oils for Ursula, and reveals the best times to take different supplements for Gwen.Links mentioned in the episode:Ingenious collagen - save 15% with LIZLOVESAncient + Brave collagen - save 20% with LIZLOVESLove Liposomal hyaluronic acid - save 15% with LIZLOVESLiving M Skincare - save 21% with LIZLOVESAromatherapy Wellbeing Quick Guide by Liz EarleNeal's Yard Remedies Frankincense Cream - save 15% with LIZLOVESThe Naked Pharmacy Marine Magnesium - save 20% with LIZLOVESAncient & Brave True Omegas - 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.

Feeling down, lethargic or lacking focus? Dietician Dr Emily Leeming joins Liz to reveal how to keep your brain happy through better food choices.Emily reveals how and why we need to care for our gut microbes through our nutrition, the key signs of an unhappy gut (and what to look for in the loo!), and looks at the emerging science linking our gut and brain.Liz and Emily also discuss how loved ones can impact our gut microbiome, what we should be eating every day for optimal gut and brain health, and why 30 plants per week might not be the right target after all...Links mentioned in the episode:Genius Gut: 10 New Gut-Brain Hacks to Revolutionise Your Energy, Mood, and Brainpower by Dr Emily LeemingFollow Dr Emily Leeming 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.

Is there a difference in how men and women age? Dr Andrew Salzman joins Liz to reveal whether we age differently to men biologically, and if it is possible to get our younger hair, skin and vitality back in later life.In this episode, brought to you in partnership with Wonderfeel Biosciences, Andrew shares what is really happening inside our bodies with age, plus why this process hits women differently.Liz and Andrew also discuss why increasing NAD levels is a midlife must for our cognition, hair and skin, sexual health, and our hormones. Links mentioned in the episode:Set up a subscription and save 20% on your renewal with LIZLOVES at WonderfeelFollow Wonderfeel 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.

On this Q&A podcast, Liz answers your queries on oestrodial, shilajit, and how to get enough fibre when dealing with food intolerances.Liz looks at the optimum levels of oestrodial for Catherine, and takes a deep dive into shilajit - a black, sticky substance that is mainly found in mountainous regions - and shares why she has been adding it to her morning coffee.And Liz also reveals how we can get enough fibre in our diet, particularly if you struggle to tolerate gluten or are coeliac.Links mentioned in the episode:Preventing heart disease in midlife women, with Dr Felice GershA 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.

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 DeereIntermittent fasting for women, with Megan RamosThe secret to slowing ageing, with Sandra KaufmannThe truth about improving longevity, with Dr Harpal BainsAvoid the anti-ageing trap, with Dr Lubna Khan-SalimHow to fear less, with Trinny WoodallA 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 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.