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What chronic illness taught me, with Lily Earle
How do you keep hope alive in hard times? Lily Earle, Liz's eldest daughter, joins Liz on this podcast for Mother's Day to share what helped on her journey through chronic pain to better health.
Lily talks to Liz about her years of health struggles, and the realities of living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, chronic migraine, cluster headaches, MCAS, and seronegative inflammatory arthritis.
Lily shares her pain of pregnancy loss, how some medications added to her health struggles, plus how sorrow and joy can co-exist.
They also covered how medicinal cannabis, The Lightning Process, fasting and hyperbaric oxygen therapy may be beneficial for those struggling with chronic pain and autoimmune conditions.
And the episode ends with some very exciting news for the whole family!
Content warning - this episode contains discussion of pregnancy loss.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Lily Earle on Instagram
- Visit Lucinda Miller's NatureDoc website
- Visit Dr Tina Peers website
- Visit Professor Vik Khullar's website
- Listen to our podcast on The Lightning Process
- Listen to our podcast on fasting with the Buchinger Wilhelmi wellness clinic
- Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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4. Glutathione – what you need to know - with Liz Earle
29:00||Season 28, Ep. 4This week, Liz is offering guidance and advice on how to healthily gain weight, deal with incontinence, and why liposomal glutathione can be a game-changer for midlife women.Liz shines a light for Mary on the causes of urinary and bowel incontinence and what can be done about it, and shares nutrition and exercise fundamentals on how to gain weight healthily and sustainably while needing to cut carbohydrates. Finally, Liz takes a deep dive into liposomal glutathione and all of its benefits for Debra.Links mentioned in the episode:Optibac For Women - with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus and lacticaseibacillus reuteriThe Naked Pharmacy Gut Love with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus and lacticaseibacillus reuteri - save 20% with LIZLOVESGina 10 Micrograms Vaginal TabletsThe truth about your pelvic floor health, with Clare BourneEverything you need to know about HRT and more, Dr Rebecca LewisThe impact of bladder issues, with Professor Vik KhullarWays to tackle bladder weakness - YouTubeThe truth about improving longevity, with Dr Harpal BainsYouth & Earth Liposomal Glutathione - save up to 25% with LIZLOVESAll LIZLOVES discount codesA Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com or WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote our number – 07518 471846 for the chance to be featured on the shopPlease 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.3. Menopause, midlife finances, and divorce, with Katie Taylor
45:55||Season 28, Ep. 3Has the menopause impacted your career? Katie Taylor, founder of The Latte Lounge, joins Liz on this podcast to reveal how the 'sandwich' generation can find work-life balance, pivot careers in midlife and better manage finances into retirement.In this episode, Katie shares what led her to found her company, how we can better to support women in the workplace, and outlines employment rights when it comes to menopause.They also give advice on returning to work after a career break and how to build your confidence, financial wellbeing, plus navigating divorce and relationship breakdown.Links mentioned in the episode:The Latte Lounge InstagramMidlife Matters by Katie TaylorBreast cancer treatments and HRT with Professor Michael BaumBreast health with Professor Michael BaumUnderstanding breast cancer with Professor Michael BaumA Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com or text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote our number – 07518 471846 - for the chance to be featured on the show2. Midlife glucose hacks you need to know, with Dr Amy McKenzie
37:37||Season 28, Ep. 2Often find your energy levels crashing in the afternoon? Metabolic health expert and Director of Clinical and Medical Affairs at Abbott’s Lingo Business Dr Amy McKenzie joins Liz on this podcast to reveal how to not only eat right, but how to eat what’s right for you, too.Inside this episode - brought to you by Lingo - Liz and Dr Amy discuss the role glucose plays in our body, how it can affect how we feel from day to day, plus the impact of age and menopause.They also cover how Lingo, a biosensor and app, can help to track and understand glucose levels in real time, and share nutrition and lifestyle fundamentals that can help people create healthier habits.Links mentioned in the episode:Save 10% on Lingo's Learn Plan with the code LIZLOVES*A Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com or leave a text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote to our number - 07518 471846 - for the chance to be featured on the showLingo is not for medical use. 18+ only. Individual responses may vary. © 2025 Abbott. The biosensor housing, Lingo, and related marks are marks of the Abbott group of companies. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. * Code valid only for Lingo Learn Plan (via hellolingo.com/uk) and can only be used once, for the first purchase. It only applies in United Kingdom. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Code valid until 11th June 2025.1. Skincare to banish dark spots - with Liz Earle
29:21||Season 28, Ep. 1This week, Liz is revealing all on skincare for hyperpigmentation, methylated vitamins for midlife, and how to tell if you are menopausal.Liz reveals her supplement must-haves for Kerri-Anne and how to source the best out there, takes a deep dive into methylated vitamins for Sandra, and gives skincare advice to help Marta banish dark spots.Plus, Liz helps Helen understand whether she has hit the menopause, and shouts out the benefits of testosterone for Pam.Links mentioned in the episode:Doctor Seaweed - save 20% with LIZLOVESIndi Supplements - save 15% with LIZLOVESAll LIZLOVES discount codesListen to Reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease, with Patrick HolfordA Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com or leave a voicemail, text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote our number – 07518 471846 for the chance to be featured on the shopPlease 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.10. The truth about your pelvic floor health, with Clare Bourne
46:37||Season 27, Ep. 10Have you noticed changes in your pelvic health with age? Pelvic health physiotherapist Clare Bourne joins Liz to reveal why there is more to our pelvic health than just our pelvic floor.Clare shares common mistakes we make with kegel exercises, simple tips to improve going to the loo, and other lifestyle changes we can adopt to improve our pelvic floor.Liz and Clare discuss what can be done about pelvic organ prolapse (and share why it's not always just an issue seen in later life), cover urinary and fecal incontinence, and reveal the life-changing and life-saving benefits of vaginal oestrogen.Links mentioned in the episode:Strong Foundations by Clare BournePOGP free resourcesClare Bourne's websiteA Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com OR leave a voicemail, text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote our number - 07518 471846 for the chance to be featured on the show9. Do I need a protein powder? – with Liz Earle
26:39||Season 27, Ep. 9This week, Liz is answering your questions on fashion in your fifties, dating when grieving, protein powders, and vaginal oestrogen.Inside this episode, Liz gives her top tips to Hope on finding her style in her 50s, and covers all-things vaginal oestrogen for Diane and SD.Liz also shares her advice for dating when dealing with grief in midlife, and reveals her thoughts on protein powders for Marion.Links mentioned in the episode:Trinny Woodall on InstagramMy Best Friend's WardrobeAspiga website - get free P&P with the code LIZLOVESThe midlife muscle crisis, with Gabriella Lyon A Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com or leave a voicemail, text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote our number – 07518 471846 for the chance to be featured on the shopPlease 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.8. Why strong bones save lives, with Kate Muir
47:36||Season 27, Ep. 8With 50% of women over the age of 50 expected to get a fracture due to osteoporosis, women's health expert and campaigner Kate Muir joins Liz to ask why our bone health isn't getting airtime.Kate and Liz discuss how our hormones can help to protect our bones, why we need to include bone flexibility in conversations about density, plus why midlife women especially need to lift weights.The episode also covers the cost of osteoporosis on the NHS, how ethnicity impacts the onset of menopause, and lifestyle factors that may impact younger woman's bones in later life.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Kate Muir on InstagramFollow Dr Vonda Wright on InstagramThe Royal Osteoporosis websiteA Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com or leave a voicemail, text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote our number - 07518 471846 for the chance to be featured on the show7. Why can’t I lose weight in midlife? – with Liz Earle
27:48||Season 27, Ep. 7In this week's Q&A episode, Liz reveals how Claire can manage her menopause symptoms without HRT with better nutrition, strategies to support mental health, exercise, and potentially helpful herbs.She also shares her tips and experience of online dating in midlife with Natasha, and shares her favourite kefir brands with Arabella.Plus, Liz advises Jacqueline on how to better manage her weight in midlife to lose fat and gain muscle (and why she might want to stop counting calories!).Links mentioned in the episode:Liz's guide to online dating in midlife YouTubeThe Ivory Towers websiteNourish Kefir Starter CulturesBrown Cow Organic KefirKI KefirThe Chuckling Goat kefirHow to make kefir at home YouTubeFollow Mary Claire Haver on InstagramShop Liz’s favourite supplementsA Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com or leave a voicemail, text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote our number – 07518 471846 for the chance to be featured on the shopPlease 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.6. What to eat to beat disease, with Dr William Li
54:15||Season 27, Ep. 6Do you have a 'healthy' appetite? World-leading physician Dr William Li joins Liz to reveal what we should be eating to beat disease - and to prevent it from returning.In this episode, Liz and William discuss why the focus should be on preventing chronic diseases than treating them, and take a deep dive into angiogenesis, cancer and our diets.William also shares foods that can cause inflammation in the body, his three go-to drinks for longevity, and reveals what he really thinks about pesticides.Links mentioned in the episode:Read Eat To Beat Disease by Dr William LiFollow William on InstagramVisit William's websiteVisit The Angiogenisis Foundation websiteListen to Can food help you beat cancer? - with Sheila DillonPurchase A Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com or leave a voicemail, text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote our number - 07518 471846 for the chance to be featured on the show