The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show

Creatine, collagen, vitamins, greens powders and magnesium – can you really mix them all together, or are you doing more harm than good? Liz tackles your most pressing wellbeing concerns, from supplement stacking to winter SPF myths, essential midlife health scans and HPV. In this episode:Can you mix supplements together?Red light therapy for hair loss – does it work and is it worth the investment?Do we need SPF in winter months? Which health scans are essential for women over 50?Can you help your body clear HPV naturally? Links mentioned in the episode:Balance app (menopause symptom tracker) Liz's YouTube video on SPFDr Veronique Bataille podcast episode on SPFJulia Bradbury episodeGet in touch with a question for Liz:Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:A Better Second Half Preorder Liz's next book – How to AgeFollow 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.

Liz shares tips for managing food cravings in perimenopause, as well as her honest thoughts on injectables such as Botox and filler. She also has advice for keeping kids healthy at uni, and shares her take on quercetin. In this episode:[01:25] Should I try Botox and fillers?[06:43] How can I curb my appetite with PCOS and perimenopause?[14:58] What supplements can help my uni daughter's health?[23:38] Which quercetin supplement do you use?[28:16] Why do I get pins and needles in my legs at night?Links mentioned in the episode:BioCare Quercetin Complex – save 15% with code LIZLOVES25Gut Love probiotic from The Naked Pharmacy – save 20% with code LIZLOVESDr Veronique Bataille episode on SPF and skin health Get in touch with a question for Liz:Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:A Better Second Half Follow Liz on Instagram @lizearlemeFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram @lizearlewellbeingSome links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.

NHS GP Dr Ayan Panja joins Liz to share why the answer to tiredness, aches, or digestive issues often lies in your daily habits – and how changing when and how you eat can be more powerful than changing what you eat. Ayan also shares how his own mysterious symptoms at 40 led him to look at health differently, and the simple changes that help new habits stick without relying on willpower.More from Liz:A Better Second Half Preorder Liz's next book – How to AgeFollow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramMore from Dr Ayan:The Health FixFollow Dr Ayan 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.

Should you worry about cadmium in dark chocolate – and what does your tongue coating say about last night's wine? Liz answers five listener questions covering dark chocolate safety, rebuilding health in your 60s, fixing middle-of-the-night wakefulness, natural cold sore remedies, and whether your supplements are straining your liver.In this episode:[00:58] Should I worry about heavy metals in dark chocolate?[08:48] How can I feel and look better in my 60s?[18:38] Why do I keep waking in the night?[28:44] Natural cold sore remedies and caffeine-free fermented foods[35:23] Tongue scraping and do daily supplements damage the liver?Links mentioned in the episode:Jude bladder support supplementsTim Spector's book Ferment Liz's lymphatic drainage routine on Instagram Get in touch with a question for Liz:Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:A Better Second HalfFollow Liz on Instagram @lizearlemeFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram @lizearlewellbeingSome links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.

Women's health investigative journalist Kate Muir joins Liz to explain why menopause is the perfect moment to reassess your relationships and career – and why your midlife unraveling might be the best thing that ever happens to you. They also discuss why testosterone is a female hormone and how to spot menopause quackery. Links mentioned: Watch Liz's response to the Panorama episode on Dr Louise NewsonListen to the Patrick Holford episode on Alzheimer's and brain healthMore from Liz:A Better Second Half by Liz EarleFollow Liz on Instagram @lizearlemeFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram @lizearlewellbeingMore from Kate:How to Have a Magnificent Midlife Crisis by Kate MuirFollow Kate 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.

Can omega‑3s really influence menopause timing – and what might that mean for midlife health? Liz also brings clarity to vitamin D dosing, healthy “set point” weight, the estriol‑as‑skincare trend, and how smart lifting supports whole‑body bone strength.In this episode:Can omega‑3s delay menopause, and what does the research actually show?How much vitamin D is too much, and is it safer with K2?Do I need to lose weight, or am I at a healthy “set point”?Should I try vaginal estriol cream on my face?Does arm weightlifting strengthen just the arms or the whole skeleton?Links mentioned in the episode:Dr Giles Yeo on genetics and weight set pointAndrew Jenkinson on appetite, hormones and weight regain Dermatologist Dr Sajjad Rajpar on skin and hormones Dr Vonda Wright on bone strength and longevity Get in touch with a question for Liz:Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:A Better Second Half Follow Liz on Instagram @lizearlemeFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram @lizearlewellbeingSome links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. 

Neuroscientist TJ Power joins Liz to explain why we're more likely to feel exhausted and unmotivated through these darker months, the science behind dopamine and serotonin imbalance, and the surprisingly simple daily habits that can help – from reframing household chores to embracing boredom and getting natural light.More from Liz: A Better Second Half by Liz EarleFollow Liz on Instagram @lizearlemeFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram @lizearlewellbeingMore from TJ: The Dose Effect by TJ PowerFree brain chemistry testGet in touch with a question for Liz: Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com WhatsApp: 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. 

It's Monday on the podcast, which means it's time for your questions. Got a question for Liz? Send it via WhatsApp on 07518 471 846 or email podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com.In this episode, Liz covers:Should I avoid red meat?What's the safest way to treat sun damage and dark spots?Are body-identical contraceptive pills available?Is it too late to start HRT after 65?Can HRT help with osteoporosis?Why are probiotics causing side effects – and what is SIBO?Links mentioned in the episode:NEX Skincare Moisturiser Natural CyclesKate Muir episode on the contraceptive pillNewson HealthThe Naked Pharmacy Saffrosun The Naked Pharmacy Gut Love – use code LIZLOVES for 20% offHave 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.