By Liz Earle
Welcome to The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, the podcast helping all women have a better second half. I’m Liz Earle and, with so many of us living longer than ever before, I’m on a mission to help wome
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How much time do you spend on your phone or a computer each day? With one in five people in the UK hitting burnout, leading cyber psychologist Elaine Kasket joins Liz to reveal what social media and technology are really doing to our health.
Elaine talks Liz through how technology may be impacting our mental health and relationships, and how we can maximise our social connections, plus shares advice on how we can reboot our relationship with the digital world.
The episode also covers some of the positives of modern technology, how to avoid comparison stealing your joy on social media, setting healthy boundaries with tech in the workplace, and our digital footprint after death.
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Do you manage to get out in nature every day for just 20 minutes? Biodiversity professor Kathy Willis joins Liz on this podcast to question whether not spending enough time outdoors is making us sick.
Kathy reveals the links between the amount of green space in our lives and better health, mood and longevity, and shares practical advice on how we can get more nature into our homes to reap these benefits, too.
Plus, Kathy and Liz discuss whether a lack of trees may be causing certain health conditions, how plants can enhance our lives (even helping us to fight cancer!), and why you might want to swap your carpets for wooden floors in your home.
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With one in five women compared to one in eight men experiencing a common mental health issue in the UK, psychiatrist Linda Gask joins Liz to explore how mental health care is failing the sisterhood.
Liz and Linda question why so many more women than men are affected by anxiety, low mood, depression, and other mental health challenges, and they discuss the scores of societal pressures women face that may be contributing here.
Linda also shares her thoughts on medication for mental health, the prevalence of medical misogyny and gaslighting, and provides practical advice on getting the right support for your needs.
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Dealing with creaky joints, lacklustre hair and skin that's lost its bounce? Jo Woodhurst, Head of Nutrition at Ancient + Brave, joins Liz to reveal why collagen supplements are a midlife must.
Liz and Jo discuss how collagen declines with age, the physical signs we may notice, lifestyle choices that can affect production of this protein, and the significant connection between oestrogen levels and collagen.
In this episode brought to you in partnership with Ancient + Brave, Liz and Jo talk through how collagen may benefit our blood sugar balance, metabolism, heart and gut health, and share advice on selecting a high quality, effective supplement that is right for you.
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How many different plants do you eat a week? Gut health expert Tim Spector joins Liz to share how we can improve our diet and gut microbiome to overhaul our health with his six key principles.
In this episode, Tim - who is a Professor of Epidemiology at King's College, London - reveals how a mini-stroke served as a much-needed wake-up call to pivot his attitude to food and nutrition.
Tim and Liz chat through whether you can tell how healthy you are by looking at your gut microbiome diversity, why it might be time to scrap calorie counting, and the magic number of plants we should be eating every week.
They also cover how to get more fermented foods into your diet, and Tim shares his thoughts on longer periods of fasting, following Liz's recent stint at a well-known fasting clinic.
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In a menopause muddle? In this Menopause Day special, Liz sits down to answer YOUR questions on the menopause - from HRT conundrums to body image worries.
In this episode, Liz gives advice to Valentine on whether she should take HRT despite having no menopause symptoms, answers Jane's question on whether she can start HRT at age 60, helps Julie to find the right type of HRT for her, and shares advice on vaginal oestrogen for Jane.
Meanwhile, Liz covers pelvic floor and prolapse for Lesley, helps Tina with breast pain and her body image worries, shares her own personal experience with HRT for Sophia, and reveals an ideal menopausal breakfast for Jo.
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In honour of World Menopause Month, Liz reflects on some of our most fascinating podcast conversations on all things menopause - from libido to weight gain, oestrogen to testosterone - to help you better navigate this often tricky transition.
Liz reveals the biggest menopause revelations that she found most startling, and considers her own personal journey with menopause and HRT.
This episode shares highlights from Avrum Bluming on what oestrogen is and why it matters, Dr Louise Newson on getting back to basics with HRT, Dr Sarah Hillman on developing a testosterone patch, Dr Rachel Rubin on genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), Dr Kuki Avery and Dr Laura Flexer on bone health, and Pauline Cox on oestrogen and metabolic health.
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How do you feel about your relationship - or relationship status - right now? Therapist Anna Williamson joins Liz to reveal how to successfully navigate romantic relationships in midlife.
Anna, who you may recognise from Channel 4 series Celebs Go Dating, shares her top tips for midlife women who want to dip their toes into the dating pool, and Liz discusses her own experience of looking for love online.
They also cover the importance of dating outside of your 'type', and Anna reveals the key difference between a successful and unsuccessful she sees time and time again in her role as a therapist.
Liz and Anna also discuss how we can successfully navigate periods of change, such as menopause, children leaving home, and retirement, how to identify abusive patterns, and the three questions to ask yourself before leaving a relationship.
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Are you a morning lark or night owl? Investigative journalist Lynne Peeples joins Liz to explore the fascinating science of circadian rhythms and how surprising aspects of modern lifestyles might be threatening our internal body clocks.
Lynne reveals whether we should live according to sunrise and sunset, the optimal eating windows for circadian hygiene, and how becoming more in tune with our body clocks can help weight management and sleep.
Liz and Lynne also talk through the links between fluctuating oestrogen levels and disrupted circadian rhythms in menopause and midlife.
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Are ultra-processed foods affecting our brain health? Family naturopath and functional medicine practitioner Lucinda Miller joins Liz on this podcast to reveal how what we put into our mouths influences what happens in our brains.
Lucinda talks Liz through the links between ultra-processed foods and how they may affect our character, attention and behaviour. Plus, they discuss the emerging science surrounding the genetic components of conditions such as ADHD.
And Lucinda also reveals the key foods for brain health and overall wellbeing for ourselves, our children and our grandchildren. This episode also explores the potential benefits of botanicals such as saffron and lion's mane for neurodivergent brains.
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