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Curious how you can improve your health span? Dr Harpal Bains, an expert in longevity medicine, joins Liz to reveal the effect hormones, vitamins and medical supplements can have on longevity.
Harpal and Liz discuss how we can shift from cure to prevention when it comes to age-related diseases., normalising versus optimising testosterone levels as we age, and the importance of cholesterol for our brain health.
They also cover other surprising lifestyle changes that can help to support longevity and health span.
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In our first official Q&A episode, Liz Earle answers your midlife conundrums and concerns - be it picking the right supplements for your needs, or managing menopause without HRT.
Liz helps Jo - who is low in iron plus vitamins B12 and D - to understand what supplements she needs in midlife, and shares advice with Pam on how to curate a better fitness routine.
Liz also reveals her expert skincare advice to give Victoria's dry winter skin back its glow, and reveals what Susie can do to manage her menopause symptoms without HRT.
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Finding it harder than ever to lose fat or maintain a healthy weight as you've moved into midlife? Liz shares weight loss advice for midlife women from top experts from our podcast archives for this episode.
Liz also reveals her personal tips and tricks for maintaining a healthy, happy weight - the importance of protein, her go-to breakfasts and snacks, and her experience of intermittent fasting.
In this episode, there's Dr Andrew Jenkinson on bariatric surgery and how our hormones control our appetite, Dr Chris Van Tulleken on what ultra-processed foods are really doing to our bodies, and nutritionist Aaron Deere on how our nutritional needs change with age.
Meanwhile, Dr Gabrielle Lyon discusses the midlife muscle crisis, clinical researcher Megan Ramos reveals whether midlife women should practice intermittent fasting, and author Johann Hari shares his experience - and perspective - of weight loss drugs.
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Want to build better habits in 2025? Nutritionist and 90s model Rose Ferguson joins Liz to reveal the healthy habits in midlife that can build your strength, improve energy and help you shift any stubborn weight gain.
Rose and Liz discuss body image in the world of modelling, how to learn what you body needs through diagnostic testing, and their go-to strategies for lowering stress.
They also cover picking the right supplements for you and their personal midlife favourites, such as creatine and maca root.
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Do you struggle with keeping your cravings under control? Actor-turned-biohacker Davinia Taylor joins Liz to reveal how to change your diet for better weight management, healthy hormones and stable energy levels.
Davinia shares how she got her zest for life back through nutrition, and the simple strategies she uses to keep cravings under control. Liz and Davinia talk through ketogenic diets and how eating fats can result in fat loss, plus the carbohydrates you should choose and - importantly - when to eat them.
Davinia also reveals her thoughts on weight loss jabs, intermittent fasting and what to look for when choosing a protein powder.
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Feeling sluggish lately? Nutritional therapist Bernie Harrison joins Liz to share advice on how we can naturally support our body's detoxification processes.
Liz and Bernie reveal the surprising links between toxins and hormone health, plus the tell-tale signs that your liver isn't functioning properly or is overburdened.
This episode, brought to you in partnership with BioCare, also covers supplements and key nutrients that can support detoxification, endocrine disrupting chemicals, and simple lifestyle tweaks we can make to help eliminate toxins.
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Do you struggle to stay consistent with exercise? World, Olympic, European, and Commonwealth champion Sally Gunnell joins Liz to reveal her advice on how to get fit in midlife.
Sally shares how to get back to basics with exercise in midlife and how to stick to your goals, plus Liz and Sally discuss the importance of keeping mobile with age.
The episode also covers why we shouldn't be scared of lifting weights in midlife, supplements to support muscle mass, and how to get enough protein.
Sally also shares her secrets to a better second half, weight management advice, and her weekly workout split.
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Want to eat well and move well in midlife? Liz Earle sits down to answer your diet and exercise questions to help you have your best year yet - from protein goals and cholesterol concerns, to losing fat and gaining muscle.
In this episode, Liz answers Carolyn's question on finding her maintenance weight, shares advice with Rhian on whether her hormones are affecting weight loss, and helps Anita better understand calorie counting and calorie deficits.
Liz also offers guidance to Nicki on her cholesterol conundrum, covers fat loss and muscle gain for Sonia, makes suggestions for Penny who is struggling with her changing body, reveals her favourite high protein breakfast ideas for Niamh, and helps Jan find her mojo for 2025.
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Do you have a question for Liz?
You can now leave her a voicemail by calling 07518 471846 for a chance to be featured on the show.
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As 2024 draws to a close, Liz reflects on some of our most impactful podcast conversations over the last year that offer valuable insights into how we can thrive in the new year ahead.
Liz also reveals your favourite episodes from 2024 and why they resonated most with you.
The episode shares highlights from Patrick Holford on reducing our risk of Alzheimer's disease, Liz's candid chat with Gabby Logan on finding love online, Sam Evans on transforming your sex life in midlife, Kate Muir on the truth about the pill, Dr Lubna Khan-Salim on how our hormones affect our skin and appearance, and Dr Leland Stillman on the importance of sunlight for wellbeing.
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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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