The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show

Could a testosterone patch be on the horizon for women? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz chats to Dr Sarah Hillman, GP, clinical lecturer and researcher from the University of Warwick, to discuss the development of a testosterone patch in what could be a world first by UK researchers.While oestrogen and progesterone HRT patches are available, there is currently no equivalent for testosterone, despite it being considered an essential female hormone.Liz and Sarah chat about the symptoms of low testosterone in women, such as low libido, and the benefits of transdermal administration of HRT rather than oral.They also cover the research and clinical trials for the testosterone patch, the difficulties in defining and diagnosing low libido, and the socioeconomic divide when it comes to obtaining HRT.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Dr Sarah Hillman on TwitterDownload a free menopause symptom trackerRead Susan Davis' work on testosteroneSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever tried meditating? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by Vedic meditation teacher Jillian Lavender to learn how this practice can aid sleep, lower stress, improve hormonal balance and reduce biological ageing.Jillian shares her journey to finding Vedic meditation and how this practice, which is centred on a mantra, has helped her.Liz and Jillian also debunk common meditation myths, and cover how we can try Vedic medication ourselves, this science behind it, and the differences between meditation practices.Links mentioned in the episode:Buy Why Meditate? Because It Works hereVisit The London Meditation Centre website hereVisit Jillian’s website hereListen to How To Free Yourself From Anxiety, with Paul McKennaSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you put yourself first in your romantic relationships? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by life coach Michelle Elman to learn why we should all be a bit more selfish in our love lives.Liz and Michelle discuss how to see ourselves as more desirable and worthy, how to express our needs without feeling ‘needy’, and why we should never settle.Michelle reveals more about her previous decision to be consciously single, how to handle ghosting and dealing with rejection.Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase The Selfish RomanticPurchase The Joy of Being SelfishFollow Michelle Elman on InstagramListen to Arguments Couples Need To Have, with Joanna HarrisonListen to Dating After Divorce, with Lucy BeresfordSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are your health and wellbeing non-negotiables? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz chats to Tess Daly about the four key pillars that keep the Strictly Come Dancing host’s wellness in check - nutrition, sleep, breathwork and movement.Tess shares her experience of working in the fashion industry, why the word ‘diet’ has no place in her home, and the importance of being body positive for her two daughters.The episode covers gut health and Tess’ healthy eating habits, plus the simple ways she sneaks movement into her week. Tess also reveals her love of breathwork and how it helps with the pressures of live TV and her sleep.Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase Tess' new book, 4 Steps to a Happier, Healthier YouFollow Tess on InstagramSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this International Women’s Day special, Liz is joined by Baroness Anne Jenkin, Stella Creasy MP, and Miriam Cates MP to chat about the reality of being a woman in parliament. The episode covers how the representation of women in parliament has a tangible knock on effect on how we’re able to live our lives day to day.Baroness Anne Jenkin shares her views on what it takes to be ‘successful’ as a woman in politics. Stella Creasy MP reveals the lack of maternity provisions and other barriers for women in parliament, such as childcare costs. And Miriam Cates MP tells of her journey into politics.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Baroness Jenkin on TwitterFollow Stella Creasy MP on TwitterVisit Miriam Cates' websiteVisit the Women To Win websiteVisit the Working For Walthamstow websiteVisit the MotheRED websiteVisit the Pregnant Then Screwed websiteVisit the Mother Pukka websiteVisit The Fawcett Society websiteListen to our International Women's Day episode on women in the beauty industryListen to our podcast on medical cannabisSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Liz chats to two fantastic female beauty brand founders, UpCircle’s Anna Brightman and Beauty Pie’s Marcia Kilgore, for the latest episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show.Liz recalls her personal experience of building a successful beauty company, and Marcia and Anna also share what led them to launching their disruptive beauty brands.Liz, Marcia and Anna discuss the differences in dialogue often used to describe male and female brand founders, as well as the importance of sustainability in the beauty industry.They also cover the impact of ageing and menopause in the workplace, and how we can better look after our own wellbeing and that of our colleagues. Links mentioned in the episode:Visit Beauty Pie hereVisit UpCircle hereListen to How to be a boss at ageing, with Anniki Somerville hereSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What steps do you take to look after your eyes? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by leading plastic and ophthalmic surgeon, Dr Elizabeth Hawkes, to learn more about caring for our eye health.Liz and Elizabeth discuss why the eye area often ages so dramatically, and the main culprits behind these changes, such as UV exposure. They also cover common eye conditions, beauty products we should be using around the eye area, and what eye bags and dark circles may say about our health.Links mentioned in the episode:Visit Dr Elizabeth's websiteLearn more about how menopause can affect eye healthSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you experienced any vaginal or vulval changes as a result of the menopause?On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by former GP and now aesthetic physician Dr Shirin Lakhani to learn more about how the menopause and ageing affect the vagina and pelvic floor.Shirin covers physical symptoms related to discomfort, incontinence and sexual dysfunction often caused by changing hormone levels, and why recurrent UTIs (urinary tract infections) can be more common later in life.Liz and Shirin also discuss vaginal atrophy, lichen sclerosus and other genital conditions, and the novel treatments that can help, including localised oestrogen. Shirin also shares her advice for optimum vaginal health.Links mentioned in the episode:Visit Dr Shirin's website hereVisit the Lichen Sclerosus Support Network on InstagramListen to Everything You Need To Know About HRT And More, with Dr Rebecca Lewis hereSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interested in the potential health benefits of psilocybin, one of the active ingredients in ‘magic mushrooms’? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz takes a deep dive into the world of psilocybin therapy with Dr Ekaterina Malievskaia.Ekaterina shares the personal story that led her to co-founding mental health care company, Compass Pathways, and discusses the early findings of their clinical trials and studies on psilocybin.Liz and Ekaterina also cover the potential benefits of psilocybin therapy for mental health issues, such as depression, PTSD and anorexia.Links mentioned in the episode:Visit the Compass Pathways websiteView the Compass Pathways' findings of psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression here Listen to our podcast with Mary Biles on medical cannabisListen to our podcast with Avrum Bluming on oestrogenSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you want to learn more about medical cannabis? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by author, journalist and educator Mary Biles to delve into the world of medicinal cannabis.Mary shares a very personal story that piqued her interest in medicinal cannabis, and how it may be beneficial for palliative care, epilepsy, chronic pain and other health conditions.Liz and Mary discuss the differences between CBD and THC, and explore the endocannabinoid system, cannabis and the menopause.Links mentioned in the episode:Buy Mary's book, The Essential Guide to CBD oil Learn more about cannabis, menopause and the endocannabinoid systemVisit Mary's website hereListen to our podcast with Professor David Nutt on microdosingSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.