The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show

What do you want to know about HRT? GP and the UK’s leading menopause specialist Dr Louise Newson joins Liz to discuss the practicalities of HRT for Menopause Month.The episode uncovers the truth about HRT ‘high-dose’ prescribing, and answers commonly asked hormone replacement therapy questions - such as how it works and the different delivery methods available to us.Liz and Louise also discuss how oestrogen can reduce the risk of chronic health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis, and the importance of shared decision making between doctor and patient.Links mentioned in the episode:Learn more about The Menopause CharityLearn more about Balance appDownload your free menopause symptom trackerFollow Dr Louise Newson on InstagramSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does your stressed skin need saving? By Sarah co-founder Sarah Murrell joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share how we can better manage stressed and sensitive skin types.Sarah shares the key differences between sensitive and sensitised skin, and what can cause inflammation and skin barrier issues. Liz and Sarah discuss ingredients and aggressors to avoid here, and why less is often more when it comes to caring for your complexion.The episode - brought to you in partnership with By Sarah - also covers the touching story that led to the creation of the natural skincare brand. Links mentioned in the episode:Follow By Sarah on InstagramUse the LIZLOVES code to save 20% at By Sarah (excluding bundles)Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know a huge number of women face more barriers than others when it comes to receiving vital menopause care? GPs Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Kuki Avery join Liz on this episode to explore inequalities in menopause healthcare, and what can be done to make it truly accessible to all.Dr Nighat reveals the barriers to menopause care faced by ethnic minority women, such as being left out of clinical research and the conversations surrounding menopause, institutionalised racism, and generational trauma.Dr Kuki discusses the menopause care hurdles that women with learning disabilities often come across, such as late and misdiagnosis, communication difficulties, and also being left out of research.Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase The Knowledge by Dr Nighat Arif Follow Dr Nighat Arif on InstagramLearn more about Chelvey Menopause Clinic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is with a very heavy heart that we let you know that Dr Uchenna Okoye died just a few weeks after this episode was recorded. She passed away at her home on the 15th September 2023.We are heartbroken and shocked beyond measure at this news. At the wishes of her family and colleagues we’re sharing this episode with you as a tribute to her tremendous tenacity and talent, and to acknowledge the legacy she leaves in the world of dentistry. We really hope you can enjoy this episode in the spirit it was intended. For Menopause Awareness Month, leading cosmetic dentist Dr Uchenna Okoye joined Liz to help us better understand the changes the menopause can have on the mouth.Uchenna shared the effects changing hormone levels can have on our mouth health at different life stages, such as pregnancy and menopause.Liz and Uchenna discussed common oral symptoms of the menopause, such as gum disease and burning mouth syndrome, and shared oral hygiene hacks to care for our mouths.The episode also covered the benefits of mouth taping, tongue scraping and chewing gum.Links mentioned in the episode:Read Dr Uchenna Okoye and Dr Louise Newson’s oral health and menopause fact sheetShop MYSMILE by Dr Uchenna OkoyeListen to our podcast on bladder health with Professor Vik Khullar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you happy with your sex life? Pyschosexual and relationship therapist Kate Moyle joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share how we can make sex more fulfilling throughout our lives.In this episode, Kate, who is also a psychosexologist, reveals how we can explore sexual preferences, expand our horizons and maximise pleasure.Kate shares the importance of communication for a healthy relationship, plus why we may need to broaden our definition of what sex actually is.Liz and Kate also discuss novelty in sex, the role our hormones play in arousal and desire, and navigating physical changes for our sex lives.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Kate Moyle on InstagramPurchase The Science of Sex by Kate MoyleListen to The Sexual Wellness Sessions podcastSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you know if your hormones are unbalanced? Functional nutritionist Pauline Cox joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to dive into the relationship between food and our hormones.Pauline shares how healthy eating can support the endocrine system, and the crucial role hormones, such as progesterone and oestrogen, have on our mental and physical wellbeing.The episode also covers symptoms and causes of unbalanced hormones, plus how to bring the body back to balance with simple tweaks such as stress management and intermittent fasting.Pauline and Liz discuss the many benefits of magnesium, how hormones affect weight management, plus why we should aim to seek joy over pleasure.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Pauline Cox on InstagramPurchase Hungry Woman: Eating for Good Health, Happiness and Hormones by Pauline CoxPurchase Primal Living in a Modern World by Pauline CoxListen to our podcast on oestrogen and bone healthSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Struggling with adult children leaving home for the first time? Award-winning journalist and parenting expert Lorraine Candy joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share advice on navigating and coping with empty nest syndrome.In this episode - brought to you in partnership with TV Licensing - Liz and Lorraine recall their own experiences of sending their adult children off to university and the emotions that came with.Lorraine reveals why treating your children as your ‘best friend’ isn’t helpful parenting, explains why she doesn’t allow her children to take their phones in their rooms at bedtime, and shares simple strategies she uses with her family to keep connected.This special edition of the Liz Earle Wellbeing Show was produced as a paid partnership with TV Licensing. For helpful advice on getting a TV Licence for University as well as other checklists needed for uni life, check out tvl.co.uk/liz. Links mentioned in the episode:Visit the TV Licensing website for university studentsPurchase Mum, What's Wrong With You by Lorraine CandyLearn more about the Postcards from Midlife podcastSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you or someone close to you been affected by depression? Psychiatrist and academic Professor Joanna Moncrieff joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to ‘debunk’ the chemical imbalance theory of depression.In this episode, Joanna covers her review of studies on Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), one of the main medications prescribed to those with depression. Her review concluded that there’s ‘no clear evidence’ that low serotonin causes depression in the first place.Liz and Joanna discuss how anti-depressants may alter 'normal' mental states and their little-discussed side-effects, plus the role of nature versus nurture in depression. Joanna also reveals why we may need to demedicalise depression, and instead see it as an emotional reaction that needs to be understood rather than medicated.Links mentioned in the episode:Visit Professor Joanna Moncrieff's websiteRead Professor Joanna Moncrieff's 2022 review on SSRIsListen to our episode with Dr Ginni Mansberg on skin and hormonesSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you say you’re a perfectionist? Thomas Curran, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Sciences at the London School of Economics, joins Liz to share how we can stop being so obsessed with perfectionism.Thomas reveals why being perfect isn’t necessarily a good thing, how nurture and nature come into play here, and how to measure levels of perfectionism. The episode covers the reasons why perfectionism seems to be on the rise due to modern culture, deficit thinking, and how being perfect can rob our joy.Thomas also shares the importance of living in the present, and the role of parenting in cultivating perfectionist tendencies in young people.Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase The Perfection Trap by Thomas CurranSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interested in intermittent fasting? Clinical educator and researcher Megan Ramos joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share the potential benefits of this practice for women.Megan shares how fasting has helped her own health, how time restricted eating may aid chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome, and why body size isn’t necessarily a great indicator of overall health.The episode also covers the differences between visceral fat and subcutaneous fat, and takes a deep dive into autophagy and fasting. Plus, Megan shares advice on how to get started with fasting and how the practice may benefit our hormones through different life cycles.Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase The Essential Guide to Intermittent Fasting for Women: Balance Your Hormones to Lose Weight, Lower Stress, and Optimize HealthListen to our podcast on obesity and type 2 diabetes, with Dr Jason FungSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.