In our first official Q&A episode, Liz Earle answers your midlife conundrums and concerns - be it picking the right supplements for your needs, or managing menopause without HRT.

Liz helps Jo - who is low in iron plus vitamins B12 and D - to understand what supplements she needs in midlife, and shares advice with Pam on how to curate a better fitness routine.

Liz also reveals her expert skincare advice to give Victoria's dry winter skin back its glow, and reveals what Susie can do to manage her menopause symptoms without HRT.

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• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle

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Finding it harder than ever to lose fat or maintain a healthy weight as you've moved into midlife? Liz shares weight loss advice for midlife women from top experts from our podcast archives for this episode.

Liz also reveals her personal tips and tricks for maintaining a healthy, happy weight - the importance of protein, her go-to breakfasts and snacks, and her experience of intermittent fasting.

In this episode, there's Dr Andrew Jenkinson on bariatric surgery and how our hormones control our appetite, Dr Chris Van Tulleken on what ultra-processed foods are really doing to our bodies, and nutritionist Aaron Deere on how our nutritional needs change with age.

Meanwhile, Dr Gabrielle Lyon discusses the midlife muscle crisis, clinical researcher Megan Ramos reveals whether midlife women should practice intermittent fasting, and author Johann Hari shares his experience - and perspective - of weight loss drugs.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Listen to Why willpower won't help you lose weight, with Dr Andrew Jenkinson
• Listen to What ultra-processed food is really doing to our bodies, with Dr Chris Van Tulleken
• Listen to Eat to beat disease in midlife, with Aaron Deere
• Listen to The midlife muscle crisis, with Dr Gabrielle Lyon
• Listen to Intermittent fasting for women, with Megan Ramos
• Listen to Are weight loss drugs too good to be true? - with Johann Hari
• Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Email us your questions at [email protected]  OR leave a voicemail, text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote our number - 07518 471846 for the chance to be featured on the show

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Want to build better habits in 2025? Nutritionist and 90s model Rose Ferguson joins Liz to reveal the healthy habits in midlife that can build your strength, improve energy and help you shift any stubborn weight gain.

Rose and Liz discuss body image in the world of modelling, how to learn what you body needs through diagnostic testing, and their go-to strategies for lowering stress.

They also cover picking the right supplements for you and their personal midlife favourites, such as creatine and maca root.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Follow Rose Ferguson on Instagram
• Visit Rose’s online platform, R Health Club
• Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Email us your questions at [email protected]  or leave a voicemail, text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voice note using our number - 07518 471846 - for the chance to be featured on the show

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Do you struggle with keeping your cravings under control? Actor-turned-biohacker Davinia Taylor joins Liz to reveal how to change your diet for better weight management, healthy hormones and stable energy levels.

Davinia shares how she got her zest for life back through nutrition, and the simple strategies she uses to keep cravings under control. Liz and Davinia talk through ketogenic diets and how eating fats can result in fat loss, plus the carbohydrates you should choose and - importantly - when to eat them.

Davinia also reveals her thoughts on weight loss jabs, intermittent fasting and what to look for when choosing a protein powder.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Purchase It's Not A Diet by Davinia Taylor
• Purchase Hack Your Hormones by Davinia Taylor
• Visit the WillPowders website
• Follow Davinia on Instagram
• Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Email us your questions at [email protected]

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Feeling sluggish lately? Nutritional therapist Bernie Harrison joins Liz to share advice on how we can naturally support our body's detoxification processes.

Liz and Bernie reveal the surprising links between toxins and hormone health, plus the tell-tale signs that your liver isn't functioning properly or is overburdened.

This episode, brought to you in partnership with BioCare, also covers supplements and key nutrients that can support detoxification, endocrine disrupting chemicals, and simple lifestyle tweaks we can make to help eliminate toxins.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Use the LIZLOVES25 code to save 15% on BioCare's Glutathione Complex
• Use the LIZLOVES25 code to save 15% on BioCare's Liver Cleanse Complex
• Learn more about the Clean 15 and the Dirty Dozen
• Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Email us your questions at [email protected]

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Do you struggle to stay consistent with exercise? World, Olympic, European, and Commonwealth champion Sally Gunnell joins Liz to reveal her advice on how to get fit in midlife.

Sally shares how to get back to basics with exercise in midlife and how to stick to your goals, plus Liz and Sally discuss the importance of keeping mobile with age.

The episode also covers why we shouldn't be scared of lifting weights in midlife, supplements to support muscle mass, and how to get enough protein.

Sally also shares her secrets to a better second half, weight management advice, and her weekly workout split.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Follow Sally Gunnell on Instagram
• Visit Sally's website
• Follow the Lifes Hurdle Instagram
• Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Email us your questions at [email protected]

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Want to eat well and move well in midlife? Liz Earle sits down to answer your diet and exercise questions to help you have your best year yet - from protein goals and cholesterol concerns, to losing fat and gaining muscle.

In this episode, Liz answers Carolyn's question on finding her maintenance weight, shares advice with Rhian on whether her hormones are affecting weight loss, and helps Anita better understand calorie counting and calorie deficits.

Liz also offers guidance to Nicki on her cholesterol conundrum, covers fat loss and muscle gain for Sonia, makes suggestions for Penny who is struggling with her changing body, reveals her favourite high protein breakfast ideas for Niamh, and helps Jan find her mojo for 2025.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Liz's high protein banana smoothie recipe
• Email us your questions at [email protected]

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Do you have a question for Liz? 

You can now leave her a voicemail by calling 07518 471846 for a chance to be featured on the show. 

You can also text, WhatsApp or send a voicenote to the same number, as well as email Liz at [email protected]. 

Don't be shy! She can't wait to hear from you.

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As 2024 draws to a close, Liz reflects on some of our most impactful podcast conversations over the last year that offer valuable insights into how we can thrive in the new year ahead.

Liz also reveals your favourite episodes from 2024 and why they resonated most with you.

The episode shares highlights from Patrick Holford on reducing our risk of Alzheimer's disease, Liz's candid chat with Gabby Logan on finding love online, Sam Evans on transforming your sex life in midlife, Kate Muir on the truth about the pill, Dr Lubna Khan-Salim on how our hormones affect our skin and appearance, and Dr Leland Stillman on the importance of sunlight for wellbeing.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Listen to Reduce you risk of Alzheimer's disease, with Patrick Holford
• Listen to Liz's secrets to a better second half, with Gabby Logan
• Listen to Transform your sexual pleasure in midlife, with Sam Evans
• Listen to The pill, HRT and medical gaslighting, with Kate Muir
• Listen to Avoid the anti-aging trap, with Dr Lubna Khan-Salim
• Listen to Are we too shy of the sun? - with Dr Leland Stillman
• Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Email us your questions at [email protected]

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Want to make positive change for yourself? Beauty expert Tracey Woodward joins Liz to share her better second half secrets for weight loss, healing from trauma, and making yourself number one.

Tracey reveals her astonishing childhood and how she carved a new path for herself after witnessing crime, drug abuse and violence growing up.

Plus, Tracey talks Liz through how she has healed from abandonment issues, her cancer diagnosis, and how she reversed type 2 diabetes. 

Liz and Tracey also discuss their favourite skincare ingredients and tools, and why they're both fans of positive affirmations, cold showers and body brushing in midlife.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Visit Their World website
• Visit the 18 Keys website
• Vist the Diome website
• Visit the Ice Health website
• Purchase a facial brush
• Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Email us your questions at [email protected]

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