In 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 YouTube
• The Ivory Towers website
• Nourish Kefir Starter Cultures
• Brown Cow Organic Kefir
• KI Kefir
• The Chuckling Goat kefir
• How to make kefir at home YouTube
• Follow Mary Claire Haver on Instagram
• Shop Liz’s favourite supplements
• 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 shop

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Do 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 Li
• Follow William on Instagram
• Visit William's website
• Visit The Angiogenisis Foundation website
• Listen to Can food help you beat cancer? - with Sheila Dillon
• 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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From supporting local farms to starting HRT in later life, Liz is back answering your questions for our latest Q&A episode.

Liz helps Sue better understand why she is struggling with constipation in menopause (and what can be done about it), and shares advice with Kim on how she can find local organic produce.

Plus, Liz sheds light on Lesley's concerns of whether she is able to start HRT at age 64, and highlights Wendy's concerns over Oestrogel versus Oestrodose.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• MPOWDER supplements (formerly known as Liminal) - save 15% with LIZLOVES
• The Better Menopause supplements - save 20% with LIZLOVES
• Oestrodose vs Oestrogel - what you need to know
• Shop Liz’s favourite supplements
• 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 shop

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As heart disease is the number one killer of women worldwide, multi-award winning physician Dr Felice Gersh joins Liz to reveal the connections between this chronic condition and our hormones.

Liz and Felice discuss why heart issues are more common in midlife women, the realities of broken heart syndrome, and how we can optimise our cardiovascular health through our lifestyle and hormones.

Felice also shares how HRT may be able to prevent cardiovascular disease, plus why cholesterol often increases in menopause.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Learn more about Dr Gersh's newsletter, medical practice, social media, free e-book and online course
• 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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Liz Earle tackles more questions from our listeners - from simple ways to ensure you are eating enough veggies to supplements you might be missing out on in midlife.

Liz answers Sue's question on how get more plants into her diet to improve her gut health, and helps Chloe to determine whether her supplement stack is helping her to age well - and what might be missing.

Plus, Liz reveals her best advice for maintaining health and wellbeing in older age.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Fake food, fasting and the protein debate, with Professor Tim Spector
• Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease, with Patrick Holford
• The benefits of magnesium for menopause and beyond
• Shop Liz's favourite supplements
• 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

Please 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.

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Curious how you can improve your health span? Dr Harpal Bains, an expert in longevity medicine, joins Liz to reveal the effect hormones, vitamins and medical supplements can have on longevity.

Harpal and Liz discuss how we can shift from cure to prevention when it comes to age-related diseases., normalising versus optimising testosterone levels as we age, and the importance of cholesterol for our brain health.

They also cover other surprising lifestyle changes that can help to support longevity and health span.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Visit the Harpal Clinic website
• Learn more about Rapamycin and longevity
• 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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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.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• BetterYou supplements - save 15% with LIZLOVES
• Eko Botanicals Makeda Radiance Ageless Botanical Oil - save 20% wit LIZLOVES
• By Sarah Saviour Moisture Mask - save 20% with LIZLOVES
• Evolve Beauty Blue Tansy Beauty Balm - save 20% with LIZLOVES
• Made of More Night Soufflé - save 20% with LIZLOVES 
• Oestrogen Matters by Avrum Bluming
• 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.

Please 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.

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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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