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Want to make positive change for yourself? Beauty expert Tracey Woodward joins Liz to share her better second half secrets for weight loss, healing from trauma, and making yourself number one.
Tracey reveals her astonishing childhood and how she carved a new path for herself after witnessing crime, drug abuse and violence growing up.
Plus, Tracey talks Liz through how she has healed from abandonment issues, her cancer diagnosis, and how she reversed type 2 diabetes.
Liz and Tracey also discuss their favourite skincare ingredients and tools, and why they're both fans of positive affirmations, cold showers and body brushing in midlife.
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Do we have to miss out at Christmas to keep our nutrition goals on track? Family naturopath and functional medicine practitioner Lucinda Miller reveals the simple diet tweaks we can make to ensure we're eating healthily yet enjoying the festivities.
Lucinda shares what a typical December day on a plate looks like for her family and what's on her Christmas day menu, plus gives advice on how we can make healthier choices when eating out or at parties.
Liz and Lucinda discuss navigating alcohol through the celebrations, how to beat bloating, and classic Christmas dishes with surprising wellbeing wins.
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With a surge in mental health medication prescribing in the UK in recent years, Dr Mark Horowitz, a clinical research fellow in psychiatry, joins Liz to reveal the truth about antidepressants.
Mark talks Liz through the physical and psychological difficulties of coming off mental health medication, plus why there should be more warning about side effects when initially prescribing.
They also chat about the chemical imbalance theory of depression and what these drugs really do in our brains. Mark also shares his advice on how to safely taper down when it's time to come off medication.
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With the health hazards of ultra-processed foods becoming all the more apparent, nutritionist Nichola Ludlam-Raine joins Liz to reveal how we can cut UPFs out of our diet without losing the foods we love.
Nichola shares advice on how to identify a UPF, the nutritional differences between these kinds of foods and whether they should be avoided at all costs.
Liz and Nichola also discuss how people with allergies can navigate ultra-processed foods, share simple advice to create better eating habits that will stick, and reveal why food manufacturers must take more responsibility with labelling.
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Do you consider your brain health when doing your weekly food shop? Clinical nutritionist Stephanie Moore joins Liz to share how we can better nourish our brains through what we eat.
Liz and Stephanie talk through the extent that diet may be impacting our poor mental health, plus they discuss how recovery from stress and trauma may be linked to nutritional deficiencies.
They also cover the chemical imbalance theory of depression, share practical advice on improving digestion and cleaning up our diet, and why our brains need cholesterol.
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How much time do you spend on your phone or a computer each day? With one in five people in the UK hitting burnout, leading cyber psychologist Elaine Kasket joins Liz to reveal what social media and technology are really doing to our health.
Elaine talks Liz through how technology may be impacting our mental health and relationships, and how we can maximise our social connections, plus shares advice on how we can reboot our relationship with the digital world.
The episode also covers some of the positives of modern technology, how to avoid comparison stealing your joy on social media, setting healthy boundaries with tech in the workplace, and our digital footprint after death.
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Do you manage to get out in nature every day for just 20 minutes? Biodiversity professor Kathy Willis joins Liz on this podcast to question whether not spending enough time outdoors is making us sick.
Kathy reveals the links between the amount of green space in our lives and better health, mood and longevity, and shares practical advice on how we can get more nature into our homes to reap these benefits, too.
Plus, Kathy and Liz discuss whether a lack of trees may be causing certain health conditions, how plants can enhance our lives (even helping us to fight cancer!), and why you might want to swap your carpets for wooden floors in your home.
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With one in five women compared to one in eight men experiencing a common mental health issue in the UK, psychiatrist Linda Gask joins Liz to explore how mental health care is failing the sisterhood.
Liz and Linda question why so many more women than men are affected by anxiety, low mood, depression, and other mental health challenges, and they discuss the scores of societal pressures women face that may be contributing here.
Linda also shares her thoughts on medication for mental health, the prevalence of medical misogyny and gaslighting, and provides practical advice on getting the right support for your needs.
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Dealing with creaky joints, lacklustre hair and skin that's lost its bounce? Jo Woodhurst, Head of Nutrition at Ancient + Brave, joins Liz to reveal why collagen supplements are a midlife must.
Liz and Jo discuss how collagen declines with age, the physical signs we may notice, lifestyle choices that can affect production of this protein, and the significant connection between oestrogen levels and collagen.
In this episode brought to you in partnership with Ancient + Brave, Liz and Jo talk through how collagen may benefit our blood sugar balance, metabolism, heart and gut health, and share advice on selecting a high quality, effective supplement that is right for you.
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How many different plants do you eat a week? Gut health expert Tim Spector joins Liz to share how we can improve our diet and gut microbiome to overhaul our health with his six key principles.
In this episode, Tim - who is a Professor of Epidemiology at King's College, London - reveals how a mini-stroke served as a much-needed wake-up call to pivot his attitude to food and nutrition.
Tim and Liz chat through whether you can tell how healthy you are by looking at your gut microbiome diversity, why it might be time to scrap calorie counting, and the magic number of plants we should be eating every week.
They also cover how to get more fermented foods into your diet, and Tim shares his thoughts on longer periods of fasting, following Liz's recent stint at a well-known fasting clinic.
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In a menopause muddle? In this Menopause Day special, Liz sits down to answer YOUR questions on the menopause - from HRT conundrums to body image worries.
In this episode, Liz gives advice to Valentine on whether she should take HRT despite having no menopause symptoms, answers Jane's question on whether she can start HRT at age 60, helps Julie to find the right type of HRT for her, and shares advice on vaginal oestrogen for Jane.
Meanwhile, Liz covers pelvic floor and prolapse for Lesley, helps Tina with breast pain and her body image worries, shares her own personal experience with HRT for Sophia, and reveals an ideal menopausal breakfast for Jo.
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In honour of World Menopause Month, Liz reflects on some of our most fascinating podcast conversations on all things menopause - from libido to weight gain, oestrogen to testosterone - to help you better navigate this often tricky transition.
Liz reveals the biggest menopause revelations that she found most startling, and considers her own personal journey with menopause and HRT.
This episode shares highlights from Avrum Bluming on what oestrogen is and why it matters, Dr Louise Newson on getting back to basics with HRT, Dr Sarah Hillman on developing a testosterone patch, Dr Rachel Rubin on genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), Dr Kuki Avery and Dr Laura Flexer on bone health, and Pauline Cox on oestrogen and metabolic health.
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Listen to What oestrogen is why it matters, with Avrum BlumingListen to The practicalities of HRT, with Dr Louise NewsonListen to Developing the world's first testosterone patch, with Dr Sarah HillmanListen to Vaginal oestrogen could save your life, with Dr Rachel Rubin Listen to Oestrogen and bone health, with Dr Kuki Avery and Dr Laura FlexerListen to Eating for hormones, with Pauline CoxFollow Kate Muir on InstagramPurchase A Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at [email protected]Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How do you feel about your relationship - or relationship status - right now? Therapist Anna Williamson joins Liz to reveal how to successfully navigate romantic relationships in midlife.
Anna, who you may recognise from Channel 4 series Celebs Go Dating, shares her top tips for midlife women who want to dip their toes into the dating pool, and Liz discusses her own experience of looking for love online.
They also cover the importance of dating outside of your 'type', and Anna reveals the key difference between a successful and unsuccessful she sees time and time again in her role as a therapist.
Liz and Anna also discuss how we can successfully navigate periods of change, such as menopause, children leaving home, and retirement, how to identify abusive patterns, and the three questions to ask yourself before leaving a relationship.
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Follow Anna Williamson on InstagramListen to the LuAnna podcastListen to the Experian Cost of Loving podcastPurchase A Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at [email protected]Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Are you a morning lark or night owl? Investigative journalist Lynne Peeples joins Liz to explore the fascinating science of circadian rhythms and how surprising aspects of modern lifestyles might be threatening our internal body clocks.
Lynne reveals whether we should live according to sunrise and sunset, the optimal eating windows for circadian hygiene, and how becoming more in tune with our body clocks can help weight management and sleep.
Liz and Lynne also talk through the links between fluctuating oestrogen levels and disrupted circadian rhythms in menopause and midlife.
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Are ultra-processed foods affecting our brain health? Family naturopath and functional medicine practitioner Lucinda Miller joins Liz on this podcast to reveal how what we put into our mouths influences what happens in our brains.
Lucinda talks Liz through the links between ultra-processed foods and how they may affect our character, attention and behaviour. Plus, they discuss the emerging science surrounding the genetic components of conditions such as ADHD.
And Lucinda also reveals the key foods for brain health and overall wellbeing for ourselves, our children and our grandchildren. This episode also explores the potential benefits of botanicals such as saffron and lion's mane for neurodivergent brains.
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Follow Lucinda on InstagramVisit the Nature Doc websitePurchase Brain Brilliance by Lucinda MillerPurchase A Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at [email protected]Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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With one in three women saying they drink more alcohol since becoming peri or menopausal, Dr Nzinga Harrison joins Liz on this podcast to share why she wants us to rethink what we know about drug and alcohol addiction.
In this episode, Nzinga, who is board-certified in psychiatry and addiction medicine, talks Liz through why the menopause may alter our relationship with alcohol, and emphasises that addiction is treatable and chronic, rather than being a choice or a moral failure.
Nzinga shares a four-question screener known as CAGE, which you can do yourself to identify whether you may be struggling with addiction.
They also cover how we can best support our loved ones through addiction and why language matters here.
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You might be familiar with peptides as a skincare ingredient. But what about for reversing biological ageing? Nathalie Niddam, certified holistic nutritionist and epigenetic coach, joins Liz to take a deep dive into the fascinating science of peptides, and how they can help our current and future health.
Nathalie walks Liz through different kinds of peptides and each of their extraordinary benefits - from wound healing to protecting our organs. Liz and Nathalie also discuss peptide weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, plus what benefits they can have for our complexion.
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You will have heard of menopause, but what about thyroid-pause? Dr Amie Hornaman, who is known as the thyroid fixer, joins Liz to help midlife women with thyroid issues get their lives back.
Amie shares her own experience of thyroid problems, and walks us through common indicators that you may have an underactive or overactive thyroid, such as weight struggles, hair changes or brain fog.
And Amie also reveals why thyroid issues are far more common in midlife than you might think, and shares lifestyle changes that may help here.
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Did you know that 90% of women experience menstrual abnormalities or pelvic problems in their lifetime? Gynaecologist Dr Karen Tang joins Liz to share why any pain you're feeling in your pelvic area deserves to be taken seriously.
Karen reveals the reasons why we just don't know the causes of common gynaecological conditions like endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (also known as PCOS). Liz and Karen highlight medical misogyny and how we can better advocate for ourselves
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Plus, Karen also talks through the signs and symptoms of fibroids, pelvic floor dysfunction, and how all of these common issues are affected by the menopause.
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Want to delay the ageing process? Longevity physician Sandra Kaufmann reveals how we can protect our bodies from cellular ageing and promote longevity.
In this episode, Liz and Sandra take a deep dive into how our bodies age and whether we can reverse cellular ageing.
Sandra reveals the supplements she uses to turn back the clock, calm inflammation - and even avoid a hangover from alcohol.
Meanwhile Liz questions whether there are any downsides to ‘bio-hacking’.
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Follow Sandra on InstagramVisit the Kaufmann Protocol websitePurchase A Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at [email protected]Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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