Age Better with Liz Earle

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.

Do you struggle with anxiety? For this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz chats to hypnotherapist and behavioural scientist Paul McKenna about how we can free ourselves from anxious feelings.Paul guides Liz through different techniques, such as havening and freeze frame, to help us when we are feeling stressed out.The episode also covers neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and whether manifestation can help us hit our goals. Plus, Paul reveals how he first became fascinated with hypnotherapy and the science behind it.Links mentioned in the episode:Visit Paul's website herePurchase Paul's new book, Freedom From Anxiety hereListen to our episode on tapping, with Poppy DelbridgeLearn more about Mindvalley here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to know more about HRT? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by Avrum Bluming, medical oncologist and author, to learn more about oestrogen and why it matters.Liz and Avrum discuss the inequality of healthcare between men and women, plus what the data says about the importance of oestrogen for preventing osteoporosis and other health conditions.They also cover breast cancer and oestrogen, the past misinterpretation of data, and answer commonly asked HRT and menopause questions.Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase Oestrogen Matters hereListen to Everything You Need To Know About HRT And More, with Dr Rebecca Lewis hereListen to Breast Cancer, HRT And What The Evidence Says, with Kirsty Lang and Dr Sarah Glynne hereSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you struggle with stress, anxiety, or sleeplessness? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz chats to mental fitness and mind management specialist, Alice Bull, about sophrology - a way of tapping into the subconscious mind. Alice reveals the science behind sophrology and how it works, and the countries already adopting this technique. Liz and Alice also cover how sophrology can aid sleep management, dealing with stress and overcoming anxiety. Links mentioned in the episode:Visit Alice's website, My HurdlesFollow Alice on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you tried fasting before? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz chats to Dr Françoise Wilhelmi de Toledo, head of research and medicine at the Buchinger Wilhelmi wellness clinics, to take a deep dive into the world of fasting.Françoise shares the history behind the renowned clinics, the benefits this practice can have for our health and what the research says. Liz and Françoise cover who fasting may or may not be suited to and how you can safely try at home, if you would like to.Liz also shares her own personal experience of fasting and her time spent at the Buchinger Wilhelmi clinic in Lake Constance, Germany.Please note, this episode contains discussion of disordered eating.Links mentioned in the episode:Learn more about the Buchinger Wilhelmi clinicsVisit the Buchinger Wilhelmic clinic YouTubeSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you regularly enjoy the great outdoors? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show podcast, Liz chats to radio presenter, former senior BBC executive, and podcaster Matthew Bannister about how music and nature can benefit our wellbeing.Matthew reveals how his own podcast, Folk on Foot, came to fruition and the favourite places he's visited along the way, plus shares recent research into how birdsong may be able to lift our spirits. Liz and Matthew chat about the therapeutic powers of music, and also discuss Matthew's career in radio.Links mentioned in the episode:Visit the Folk on Foot podcast websiteSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you argue with your partner? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by couple therapist and former divorce lawyer Joanna Harrison to hear the arguments that all couples need to have. Joanna reveals why conflict isn’t always a sign that something is wrong in a relationship, and how instead it can be an opportunity for wellbeing and growth.Liz and Joanna also chat through differences in communication styles, how to get to the root cause of an argument, and why the washing up matters. Links mentioned in the episode:Visit Joanna Harrison's websitePurchase Five Arguments All Couples (Need To) Have: And Why the Washing-Up Matters hereSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you count your calories? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by Dr Giles Yeo to learn why it might be time to stop focussing so much on calorie intake. Dr Giles shares the history behind these little numbers, and why all calories aren’t exactly equal. Liz and Dr Giles also discuss ultra-processed foods, how to make smarter food choices, and the importance of eating protein.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Dr Giles Yeo on InstagramPurchase Why Calories Don't Count by Dr Giles Yeo hereSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.