Age Better with Liz Earle

In this week’s episode of the Friday Five, Liz speaks to Dr Jenna Macciochi, an experienced immunologist and author of Immunity: the science of staying well. They talk about what to eat and how to shake up your lifestyle for long lasting health. They dive into the importance of fibre for our gut health and how this helps immune cells all over the body.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Wohlleben, a forester and author, joins Liz to discuss the secret world of trees. Peter tells us about the fascinating social behaviours of trees, and whether or not they can hear, feel, sleep and even store memories. Peter also explains some of the wonderful wellbeing benefits that spending time close to trees can offer us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode of the Friday Five, Liz speaks to her daughter, Lily, about managing chronic pain. They talk about Lily's journey with migraines, mast cell activation syndrome and histamine intolerance, along with trialling revolutionary therapies and technologies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Liz discusses interpersonal relationships with Dr David Bradford, a psychologist and senior Stanford lecturer. Here, David tells us how we can better approach conflict to be our most honest selves and build stronger relationships at work and at home.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of the Friday Five, Liz speaks to Dr Radhika Vohra, a GP and women's health specialist, about the recently launched Menopause Charity and how the charity is training GPs to better treat women with menopausal symptoms. They also discuss the vital importance of testosterone and how to replace it when our bodies start to produce less of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Liz discusses women's pain and prejudice with award-winning journalist, Gabrielle Jackson. Gabrielle speaks to Liz about her own endometriosis diagnosis and reveals the reproductive conditions that affect a staggering number of women worldwide. They chat about why women aren’t always taken seriously by doctors, and why conditions like endometriosis lack funding and research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of the Friday Five, Liz keeps us updated on all of her wellness news and the goings on here at Liz Earle Wellbeing. Liz also talks about her brand new, incredibly informative brain health e-book, Stay Sharp, Stay Sane: Liz’s Essential Guide to Better Brain Health, that's free to download until Saturday 5th June. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Psychotherapist, journalist and former documentary film maker, Sasha Bates, chats to Liz about her latest book, Languages of Loss. Here, Sasha explains how her own experience of grief encouraged her to put pen to paper and write a book. She also shares her advice for coping with grief and loss, and explains how we can support others through bereavement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz speaks to Dr Ron Daniels, the CEO of the UK Sepsis Trust, about this life threatening immune reaction. Ron explains what causes sepsis, what puts us at risk and its relevance to current times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz Earle meets Dr Sabina Brennan to discuss brain fog. This is a curiously common collection of symptoms that give rise to a loss of mental clarity, foggy thinking, difficulty concentrating and issues with memory. It affects many women at the point of menopause. Yet, when you search 'brain fog' on the NHS website, you will draw a complete blank. Here to tell us more about this condition and how to treat it is Dr Sabina Brennan. Sabina is a chartered health psychologist, neuroscientist and author of the international bestseller 100 Days to a Younger Brain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.