Do you snore at night? GP, functional breathing practitioner, and therapeutic life coach Dr Louise Oliver shares how we can ensure we’re breathing efficiently to keep us as healthy as possible during menopause and beyond.

Liz and Louise discuss menopausal snoring, how changing our breathing in the day can help us at night, and whether mouth taping works.

The episode also covers managing and understanding air hunger, how our hormones may be impacting our breathing, and simple exercises we can use to self-soothe.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Follow Dr Louise Oliver on Instagram
• Visit Dr Louise Oliver's website
• Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle

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Want to know what's actually causing your ill health? Pete Williams, founder of Functional Medicine Associates, returns for a follow up to last week's episode to share how functional medicine can tackle the root causes of poor health rather than just treating the symptoms.

Pete reveals the importance of prioritising oral health to protect our brain health, how we can reduce inflammation in the body, and why we need a little bit of stress to stay well.

Pete also talks through methylation and how we can support this process, vitamin D deficiency, plus how fitness tracking can predict overall health and longevity.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Follow Pete Williams on Instagram
• Visit the Functional Medicine Associates website 
• Listen to our podcast on understanding functional medicine with Pete Williams
• Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle

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Can supplements actually make a difference to our health? Registered associate nutritionist Róisín Pichon joins Liz on this podcast to share how food, vitamins and supplements can help you beat any winter blues.

Róisín and Liz discuss how short and dark days are impacting our immunity. Plus, they talk through the key nutrients that contribute to immune health and how we get ensure we’re getting enough of these.

Brought to you in partnership with Bimuno, this episode also covers the link between our gut health and immunity, and shares with simple and cost-effective ways to support our good gut bugs.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Save up to 29% on Bimuno through our exclusive link here
• Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle

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Is functional medicine the future of wellness? Founder of Functional Medicine Associates, Pete Williams, joins Liz for this podcast to discuss how this biology-based approach can deal with chronic disease and illness.

Pete talks through how and why illness occurs, diagnostic tests that fall outside of conventional medicine, and understanding barrier function for conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease, and depression.

Liz and Pete also cover probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics for gut health, the effects of declining oestrogen on the brain in menopause, and dealing with burnout.

Make sure to listen next week as Pete will be back to answer even more functional medicine questions.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Follow Pete Williams on Instagram
• Visit the Functional Medicine Associates website 
• Listen to our podcast on depression theories with Professor Joanna Moncrieff
• Listen to our podcast on immunity and gut health with Dr James Kinross
• Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle

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Do you notice a difference in your mental health depending on what you've been eating or drinking? Nutrition therapist, psychiatrist and professional chef Dr Uma Naidoo joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share how eating the right foods can help to calm our minds.

Uma and Liz take a look at how anxiety is rooted in our guts, metabolism and immune system, plus how eating foods rich in tryptophan, such as chickpeas and turkey, can aid our mood.

The episode also covers resistance to leptin, a hormone that regulates appetite, the impact of diet drinks and artificial sweeteners on our guts, and the key micronutrients for our mental health. Uma also shares what she would cook at an 'anti-anxiety' dinner party.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Purchase Calm Your Mind With Food, by Uma Naidoo
• Visit the Karmacist website - use the LIZLOVES affiliate discount code to save 20% at checkout
• Listen to our podcast with Kimberley Wilson on food and mental health
• Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle

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As 2023 draws to a close, Liz reflects on some of the podcast conversations that she feels we need to take heed of as we think about taking care of our mental and physical health in the new year...

Liz reveals the episodes you found most useful, and talks through the ways these conversations have impacted her own life too.

The episode shares highlights from Avrum Bluming on oestrogen and why it matters, Professor Jayashri Kulkarni on how hormones influence the brain, Mary Biles on medicinal cannabis and the endocannabinoid system, Chris van Tulleken on ultra-processed foods and dementia, and Dr Jason Fung on intermittent fasting for type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Listen to Avrum Bluming on oestrogen and why it matters,
• Listen to Professor Jayashri Kulkarni on hormones and our brains
• Listen to Mary Biles on medicinal cannabis
• Listen to Chris van Tulleken on ultra-processed foods
• Listen to Dr Jason Fung on intermittent fasting
• Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle

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How conscious are you of where your skincare ingredients come from? Claire Bristow, Head of New Product Development at Kelsey, joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to dive into what it means to be a truly sustainable beauty brand.

Claire shares how Kelsey came to fruition through farming, the potent beauty benefits of raspberries, and why every stage of the production process must be considered when covering sustainability.

In this episode, brought to you in partnership with Kelsey, Liz and Claire also discuss whether sustainability and luxury can exist side-by-side, plus how we can be more mindful with our beauty routines. 

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Visit Kelsey's website - save 20% on products with the LIZLOVES affiliate discount code (returns to 15% after 31st January 2024)
• Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle

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Ever let the fear of something hold you back? Entrepreneur and fashion expert Trinny Woodall joins Liz to share why we need to fear less.

In this episode, Trinny discusses her relationship with fear through different periods in her life, how she approaches being a successful CEO, her personal experience of rehab, and why we should stop comparing ourselves to others.

Liz and Trinny also chat about finding themselves single in midlife, and how they are ageing well by cutting out sugar, strength training and creating a healthy sleep routine. Plus, Trinny shares her fashion, skincare and makeup advice for midlife.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Order Fearless by Trinny Woodall
• Order Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway
• Visit the Trinny London website
• Follow Trinny on Instagram
• Follow the Glucose Goddess on Instagram
• Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle

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Do you make your gut health a priority? Consultant surgeon Dr James Kinross, who specialises in the gut microbiome, joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share why we urgently need to rethink our relationship with our microbes.

Liz and James discuss the different stages and ages of the microbiome, why bugs are not always the enemy, whether we’re staying ‘too clean’, and the importance of eating well when we’re sick.

The episode covers the gut-brain axis, cancer and microbes, and takes a look at the sexual microbiome and how it may influence our ability to pick a partner. James also shares his advice on creating a diverse microbiome.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Follow James Kinross on Instagram
• Visit James Kinross' website
• Order Dark Matter by James Kinross
• Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle

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Curious about the world of energy fields? Energy expert Prune Harris joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share how understanding your body’s energy system can help to unlock real health, happiness, and vitality in midlife. 

Prune, who has been able to see and interpret energy from birth, covers energetic vibrations through music and laughter, how to stop ‘energy vampires’ draining you, plus what science and tradition says here. 

Liz and Prune also discuss earth, air, fire, and water dominant elemental rhythms, how to discover and understand your own energy fields, and the benefits of practices such as barefoot grounding and qigong.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Follow Prune Harris on Instagram
• Order Prune's book, Your Radiant Soul
• Visit Prune's website
• Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle

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