Age Better with Liz Earle

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.

We talk a lot about the menopause - but what about male hormone deficiency? Dr Jeff Foster, a men’s health specialist, joins Liz on this Father’s Day episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show to discuss the ‘male menopause’ (or testosterone deficiency).Liz and Jeff discuss declining hormone levels in men as they get older, the symptoms of low testosterone levels, and how men can maximise natural testosterone production.The episode covers how men and women can better understand and support each other as they each go through hormonal changes.Links mentioned in the episode:Visit the H3 Health websiteFollow Dr Jeff Foster on TwitterListen to Understanding anger, with James EarlListen Developing the world's first testosterone patch, with Dr Sarah HillmanSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How conscious are you of your bone health? Dr Kuki Avery and Dr Laura Flexer join Liz on this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show to chat more about the connections between oestrogen and bone density.Laura and Kuki - both GPs and menopause specialists - share shocking statistics on fractures, and offer helpful advice on what we should be doing now to protect our bone health for later life. They cover how to tell if you’re getting enough calcium with a simple online tool, plus the importance of vitamin D for bone health.Trigger warning: the episode also contains discussion of disordered eating and the links to poor bone health as a result.Links mentioned in the episode:Learn more about Chelvey Menopause clinicRead report on bone health and anorexia Use the Edinburgh Calcium Calculator Listen to What is oestrogen and why it matters, with Avrum BlumingListen to Psilocybin therapy for mental health, with Dr Ekaterina Malievskaia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you struggle to understand your emotions? Psychotherapist and relationship counsellor James Earl joins Liz on this episode to share ways we can become more aware of our emotions and behaviours.James and Liz discuss what anger is and what causes it, plus why acknowledging anger as a behaviour rather than an emotion could be revolutionary for all.The episode also covers ‘rage’ caused by fluctuating hormones during menopause, self-soothing, and whether there is a gender divide when it comes to expressing anger.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow James Earl on InstagramVisit James' website hereListen to The science behind meditation with Jillian Lavender hereSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you feel about growing older? Nutritional therapist Gabriela Peacock joins Liz on this podcast episode to share how we can live happier, healthier - and longer.Liz and Gabriela share ways we can positively affect the way we age, why we should be paying more attention to the internal signs of ageing over external, and why it’s time to ditch ‘anti-ageing'.The episode also deep dives into the science of longevity, covering telomeres, zombie cells and autophagy, and how we can better support our liver function.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Gabriela Peacock on InstagramPurchase 2 Weeks to a Younger YouVist Gabriela's nutrition websiteListen to Everything you need to know about fasting,with Françoise Wilhelmi de ToledoVisit the Buchinger Wilhelmic clinic YouTubeSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) make up 60% of the average UK diet? Chris van Tulleken joins Liz on this episode to lift the lid on how UPFs are really affecting our bodies.The leading academic, award winning broadcaster and practising NHS doctor reveals why exercise and willpower can’t always prevent ill health - and why it’s often actually down to what we’re eating instead. Liz and Chris discuss what responsibility policy makers need to take to provide alternative ways for us to eat. The episode also covers the definition of UPFs, what to look out for on ingredient labels and Chris' month-long experiment of eating a diet made up of 80% UPFs.Links mentioned in the episode:Buy Ultra Processed People Listen to Liz's Desert Island Dishes episode from 2018Follow Chris on TwitterListen to Decluttering with Dilly Carter Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that approximately 250,000 people in the UK suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)? For this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz chats to nutritionist, naturopath and Ardere co-founder Lauren Windas to learn more about this complex condition.Lauren shares her own journey with CFS, which can often be invisible and difficult to diagnose, and what may trigger the illness in the first place.The episode also covers whether CFS is connected to long covid and what strategies may help to facilitate recovery.Links mentioned in the episode:Visit the Ardere websitePurchase Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Your Route to RecoveryFollow Lauren on InstagramPurchase The Good Gut Guide Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roughly 80% of us will experience a traumatic event in our lifetime. And on this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz chats to chartered clinical psychologist Dr Cheryl Cross to learn how EMDR therapy can be transformational for severe trauma and how it works.EMDR, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, is best known for helping to treat trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Cheryl shares how this form of psychotherapy uses both the mind and the body to help people recover from traumatic events that have led to poor mental health.The episode also covers how we define trauma and what can lead to it, who may benefit from EMDR, why it’s never too late to try this form of therapy, and the science behind it.Links mentioned in the episode:Visit the EMDR Association websiteVisit Dr Laurel Parnell's websitePurchase Tapping In by Dr Lauren ParnellListen to our episode on tapping with Poppy DelbridgeListen to our episode on havening with Paul McKennaSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.