Age Better with Liz Earle

How do you keep hope alive in hard times? Lily Earle, Liz's eldest daughter, joins Liz on this podcast for Mother's Day to share what helped on her journey through chronic pain to better health.Lily talks to Liz about her years of health struggles, and the realities of living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, chronic migraine, cluster headaches, MCAS, and seronegative inflammatory arthritis.Lily shares her pain of pregnancy loss, how some medications added to her health struggles, plus how sorrow and joy can co-exist.They also covered how medicinal cannabis, The Lightning Process, fasting and hyperbaric oxygen therapy may be beneficial for those struggling with chronic pain and autoimmune conditions.And the episode ends with some very exciting news for the whole family!Content warning - this episode contains discussion of pregnancy loss. Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Lily Earle on InstagramVisit Lucinda Miller's NatureDoc websiteVisit Dr Tina Peers websiteVisit Professor Vik Khullar's websiteListen to our podcast on The Lightning ProcessListen to our podcast on fasting with the Buchinger Wilhelmi wellness clinicPre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Curious about your hormonal health? GP and lifestyle medicine doctor Dr Milli Raizada joins Liz to share how we can positively impact our hormones through our lifestyle choices.In this episode, Milli shares her own personal struggles with her hormones, talks through PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) and PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), and discusses how we can make our hormones work for us, rather than against us.Liz and Milli also cover endocrine disruptors in common household items, symptoms of oestrogen dominance, and simple lifestyle tweaks to look after our hormone health in midlife.Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase Happy Hormones, Happy You by Dr Milli RaizadaEmail us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comPre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you weight train? Functional medicine practitioner Dr Gabrielle Lyon joins Liz to share why your health and longevity may be determined by having too little muscle rather than too much fat.Gabrielle and Liz discuss how skeletal muscle mass can impact your immune system, brain cells, and hormones, plus they cover the benefits of a high protein diet and how else to protect our muscles as we age.The episode also dives into the relationship between body composition, waist circumference, and brain volume. And Gabrielle also talks through why she believes resistance training should be prescribed by doctors to patients.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Gabrielle Lyon on InstagramPurchase Forever Strong by Gabrielle LyonVisit the Gabrielle Lyon websiteEmail us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comPre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does love mean to you? Evolutionary anthropologist Anna Machin joins Liz to take a deep dive into the science of love - and how it can help us to live longer.Liz and Anna talk through what’s going on in our brains when we love and the neurochemicals involved here, plus how love affects our physical and mental health.The episode also covers the evolutionary purpose of love for humans, how it changes as we age, the different attachment styles, and whether it’s possible to die of a broken heart.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Anna Machin on InstagramPurchase Why We Love: The New Science Behind Our Closest RelationshipsEmail us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comPre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much attention do you pay to the health and care of your vulva and vagina?Sex toy shop owner and former nurse Sam Evans joins Liz to share how we can increase our sexual pleasure while avoiding pain and irritation.Sam and Liz discuss what to look for - and avoid - when choosing an intimate lubricant, and how to work the 'slide and glide' lube method. Plus Sam shares the personal story that led her to founding her company, Jo Divine.The episode also covers the vaginal microbiome and how to stay clean 'down there', the benefits of vaginal oestrogen, how to have safe sex in midlife, and why it matters what material our sex toys are made from.Links mentioned in the episode:Save 10% at Jo Divine with the LIZ2024 affiliate discount code - £5 minimum spend on full priced products excluding P&P, ENDS 08/03/24Listen to our podcast on The Science of Sex, with Kate MoylePre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you look after your own mental health? Psychotherapist Owen O’Kane joins Liz on this podcast to share exactly how we can become our own therapist by setting aside just 10 minutes every day.Liz and Owen discuss small and manageable tweaks that we can make to form healthier perspectives and shift negative thought patterns. And they also cover how understanding your story and why you’re struggling can be revolutionary to your mindset.Owen talks through the differences between thoughts and feelings and why he thinks everyone could benefit from therapy. Plus, he shares his personal experience of therapy and what it was like growing up in The Troubles in Northern Ireland. Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase How to Be Your Own Therapist by Owen O'KaneVisit Owen O'Kane's website to learn morePre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feel like you’re constantly battling your weight? Surgeon, metabolism expert, and author Dr Andrew Jenkinson joins Liz on this episode to share what works – and what doesn’t – when trying to lose weight.Liz and Andrew discuss the importance of shifting your mindset when it comes to shifting excess pounds, the addictive nature of food (especially the wrong kind!) and what impact the wrong nutrition can really have on our bodies.The episode also digs into our hunger hormones, and healthy weight management habits you can add into your routine right now.Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase How to Eat (And Still Lose Weight) by Dr Andrew Jenkinson hereListen to our podcast on Why We Eat Too Much with Dr Andrew JenkinsonPre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you snore at night? GP, functional breathing practitioner, and therapeutic life coach Dr Louise Oliver shares how we can ensure we’re breathing efficiently to keep us as healthy as possible during menopause and beyond.Liz and Louise discuss menopausal snoring, how changing our breathing in the day can help us at night, and whether mouth taping works.The episode also covers managing and understanding air hunger, how our hormones may be impacting our breathing, and simple exercises we can use to self-soothe.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Dr Louise Oliver on InstagramVisit Dr Louise Oliver's websitePre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to know what's actually causing your ill health? Pete Williams, founder of Functional Medicine Associates, returns for a follow up to last week's episode to share how functional medicine can tackle the root causes of poor health rather than just treating the symptoms.Pete reveals the importance of prioritising oral health to protect our brain health, how we can reduce inflammation in the body, and why we need a little bit of stress to stay well.Pete also talks through methylation and how we can support this process, vitamin D deficiency, plus how fitness tracking can predict overall health and longevity.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Pete Williams on InstagramVisit the Functional Medicine Associates website Listen to our podcast on understanding functional medicine with Pete WilliamsPre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can supplements actually make a difference to our health? Registered associate nutritionist Róisín Pichon joins Liz on this podcast to share how food, vitamins and supplements can help you beat any winter blues.Róisín and Liz discuss how short and dark days are impacting our immunity. Plus, they talk through the key nutrients that contribute to immune health and how we get ensure we’re getting enough of these.Brought to you in partnership with Bimuno, this episode also covers the link between our gut health and immunity, and shares with simple and cost-effective ways to support our good gut bugs.Links mentioned in the episode:Save up to 29% on Bimuno through our exclusive link herePre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.