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.

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• Learn more about Dr Gersh's newsletter, medical practice, social media, free e-book and online course
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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

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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
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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.

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• 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
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• Made of More Night Soufflé - save 20% with LIZLOVES 
• Oestrogen Matters by Avrum Bluming
• 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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