When are you at your happiest? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by public health consultant and author David Conrad to chat about what can help you lead a happier life.
Liz and David discuss why men may be less likely to discuss their mental health, unexpected factors - such as fast food and holidays - that may negatively impact our happiness, and whether you can be happy alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What it is that makes us happy, with David Conrad

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 women thrive in later life by investing in our health and wellbeing today. This means picking up good habits in our 20s and 30s, navigating the changes that come in our 40s and 50s and fortifying our bodies with everything we need to stay fit, flexible, sharp and energised in our 60s, 70s and beyond.  &nbsp; Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health & Fitness

Do you struggle with keeping mould at bay in your home? Functional medicine pharmacist Dr John Kim joins Liz to take a deep dive into the impacts mould may be having on our health.
Inside this episode, John and Liz discuss whether everyday household mould might be the cause of sickness, and how mould could have even played a role in Liz’s daughter's own ill-health over the years.
John and Liz also cover how to avoid mould getting inside food - such as coffee and grains - why juice cleanses can't actually detox the body effectively, and other endocrine disruptors that may be lurking in our homes.
Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Dr John Kim on InstagramPurchase A Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is mould sabotaging your health? - with Dr John Kim

With one in 11 people over 65 currently suffering from dementia in the UK, Liz chats with Patrick Holford, founder of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition, to learn how we can reduce our risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Patrick, who is also the chief executive of the Food for the Brain Foundation, talks Liz through the role omega-3s and B vitamins play in protecting our brains, and they also discuss 30 factors associated with a heightened risk of Alzheimer's.
Liz and Patrick cover foods to include in your diet, such as eggs and nuts, and the foods to avoid (spoiler: sugar!), plus key supplements that might help to protect our brains from cognitive decline.
Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase Upgrade Your Brain by Patrick HolfordTake The Cognitive Function TestVisit Alzheimer’s Prevention.infoPurchase A Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease, with Patrick Holford

How much thought do you give to your dreams? Neurosurgeon and neuroscientist Dr Rahul Jandial joins Liz to reveal what your dreams are really trying to tell you.
Liz and Rahul unpack where our dreams stem from, what recurring ones actually mean, and how what we dream about at night can impact our capabilities during the day.
The episode also covers 'sleep pressure', techniques that can enhance our dreams, and whether doctors can use our dreams as diagnostic tools.
Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Dr Rahul Jandial on InstagramPurchase This Is What Dreams Mean by Dr Rahul JandialPurchase A Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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What are your dreams trying to tell you? With Dr Rahul Jandial

In a midlife muddle and in desperate need of direction? To celebrate the launch of her new book, A Better Second Half, Liz Earle sits down to answer YOUR questions on how to thrive in midlife - from weight loss to veganism and beauty routines to new relationships.
Liz answers Sue’s question on how to get a handle on midlife weight gain, advises Claire on why she shouldn’t turn vegan like her daughter, and covers all things protein and intermittent fasting for L.Odile.
Liz also reveals how Zereen can create a supplement plan that works for her and the key nutrients we need in midlife, and shares advice with Samantha on keeping consistent with her wellness journey when in a new relationship.
Liz offers advice to Zoe on how to find a sense of purpose in midlife, and which products can help Emma achieve her skin goals.
Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz EarleFollow Liz on InstagramEmail us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solving your midlife dilemmas, with Liz Earle

Want to know how to truly thrive in midlife for your best years yet? Esteemed broadcaster and podcaster Gabby Logan turns the tables on Liz on this podcast, to discover her secrets to help you dial back your age for a longer, happier and healthier life.
On this special episode celebrating Liz's new book, Liz opens up to Gabby about her own journey to a 'better second half', and shares practical, easy and economical advice to help you navigate midlife with confidence.
Liz and Gabby talk effective exercise and nutrition (and why it doesn't need to be complicated!), the lesser-known symptoms of menopause which they both experienced, and how epigenetics can help you better understand your body.
This episode also covers HRT and hormonal health, sex and relationships in midlife, plus how to find purpose and identity as you age.
Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz EarleListen to the Midpoint podcastFollow Gabby Logan on InstagramFollow Liz on InstagramEmail us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
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What it is that makes us happy, with David Conrad

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