The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show

Since 1980, the number of people around the world with type 2 diabetes has quadrupled. Kidney specialist Dr Jason Fung joins Liz for this episode of the podcast to cover the rise in obesity and type 2 diabetes - and what can be done about it.In this episode, Jason explains how dietary interventions such as intermittent fasting or low-carb eating may be able to reverse the dietary disease, plus why all calories aren't equal.Liz and Jason discuss how we can avoid spiking our blood sugars, how hormones such as cortisol and insulin can cause weight gain, and why fats shouldn't be considered the enemy when it comes to eating well.Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase The Obesity CodePurchase The Diabetes CodeFollow Dr Jason Fung on Instagram Follow Dr Jason Fung on Twitter Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to know more about the connection between your brain and your hormones? Professor Jayashri Kulkarni joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share how hormones influence our brains - and what it means for longevity.Jayashri, a professor in psychiatry, reveals what brought her to the profession, plus discusses the different types of oestrogen and their receptors, the benefits of testosterone, and the effects of other hormones on the brain.Liz and Jayashri also cover cognitive decline, how early life trauma may impact brain biology, and how damage to the brain may be able to be repaired.Jayashri shares how she helps to treat patients with mental health issues, and how to approach your doctor if you too are struggling.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Professor Jayashri Kulkarni on InstagramLearn more about Dr Louise NewsonListen to our episode on oestrogen with Avrum BlumingListen to our episode on testosterone patches with Dr Sarah HillmanListen to our episode on EMDR therapy for traumaSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Struggling with chronic pain, anxiety, or burnout? The Lightning Process practitioner Lauren Stoney joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share how this training programme can help people to bounce back from chronic issues.Lauren reveals how she uses The Lightning Process to help those struggling with burnout, anxiety and chronic pain issues such as fibromyalgia and migraine by rewiring nerve pathways.Liz explains how the neurophysiological technique - originally developed by Phil Parker - has helped her own family, while Lauren shares what brought her to it, how it works and how it can help us live our best lives.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Lauren Stoney on InstagramVisit Lauren's websiteListen to our podcast with Lauren WindasVisit The Lightning Process websiteSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ready to make your physical fitness more of a priority? Award-winning 'Midlife Mentors', Claire and James Davis, join Liz on this episode of the podcast to share advice on how to reclaim your body and mind - without making huge sacrifices.Claire and James share how to adjust your workout routine for midlife, and the importance of recovery and consistency here.The episode also covers how to successfully build positive new habits, nutrition principles for midlife, and incorporating healthy morning rituals into your day.Links mentioned in the episode:Visit the Midlife Mentors websiteFollow Midlife Mentors on InstagramTake the Midlife Mentors quizListen to Liz on the Midlife Mentors podcast Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that after the age of 50, more women will have bladder issues than those who don’t? Consultant gynaecologist and urogynaecologist Professor Vik Khullar joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to discuss the impact bladder issues can have - and why women shouldn’t have to suffer in silence.Liz and Vik discuss how lowering oestrogen levels during perimenopause and menopause can affect the bladder, the potential benefits of topical probiotics, and the key differences between interstitial cystitis and cystitis.The episode also covers incontinence, vaginal prolapse, the importance of pelvic floor exercises (also known as kegels), mast cells and histamine, plus the connection between Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and bladder issues.Links mentioned in the episode:Visit Vik Khullar's websiteLearn more about the Bowel and Bladder FoundationLearn more about the International Urogynaecological Association (IUGA)Learn more about the International Continence Society (ICS)Unpacking Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, with Lauren WindasSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to build a life full of meaning? Clinical psychologist Dr Sam Akbar joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to reveal the tools you need to go from just surviving to absolutely thriving.Sam shares how she helps patients struggling with trauma, explains how being more open with emotions can help you to become resilient to stress, and walks Liz through an experiment to learn what happens when you push feelings away.Liz and Sam discuss why our thoughts don’t define us, why values are the secret weapon of wellbeing, plus how to set goals for a 'better second half'.Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase Stressilient hereFollow Dr Sam Akbar on InstagramSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're often told saturated fat is bad for our health - but is it? Dr Zoe Harcombe joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share why we may need to rethink saturated fat and cholesterol, and the implications for our health.Liz and Zoe discuss increasing rates of obesity, whether current dietary guidelines may need updating, and debunk common myths about fat in our food.The episode also takes a closer look at ‘good’ HDL cholesterol and ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol - and what the evidence may indicate instead for our brain health.Links mentioned in the episode:Read more about cholesterol and heart diseaseRead more about lipids, lipoproteins and cardiovascular diseaseFollow Dr Zoe Harcombe on TwitterListen to our episode on calories with Giles Yeo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to know more about government action on menopause? Carolyn Harris MP joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to speak up about the menopause care that women deserve.Carolyn, who is the Labour MP for Swansea East, reveals her own experience of the menopause, and discusses with Liz what the government is doing to support menopausal women.The episode also covers new changes to how we pay for HRT prescriptions, women and the criminal justice system, and the complaints on menopause that Carolyn receives on a regular basis. Carolyn also shares how to get more MPs involved and talking about this life transition, and how menopausal women can be better supported in the workplace.Links mentioned in the episode:Visit Carolyn Harris MP’s website hereFollow Carolyn on InstagramGet a prescription prepayment certificate (PPC)Learn more about the APPG on menopauseLearn more about the Balance Menopause appListen to our episode on the realities of being a woman in parliamentSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to know more about the role that food plays in the condition of your skin? Dr Thivi Maruthappu, a dermatologist and nutritionist, joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share more about how nutrition affects our skin.Thivi reveals the foods we should eat to glow from within (and ones to perhaps cut back on), why ageing well is often an inside job, and other non-negotiables for optimal skin health.Plus, Liz and Thivi discuss how nutrition can affect common skin conditions, such as acne, eczema and psoriasis. And they also take a closer look at the gut-skin axis, the connection between our brains and our skin, 'keto rash', and food allergies.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Dr Thivi on InstagramPurchase Skin Food hereListen to How food impacts our brain and mental health, with Kimberley WilsonSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.