Age Better with Liz Earle

Want to build a life full of meaning? Clinical psychologist Dr Sam Akbar joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to reveal the tools you need to go from just surviving to absolutely thriving. Sam shares how she helps patients struggling with trauma, explains how being more open with emotions can help you to become resilient to stress, and walks Liz through an experiment to learn what happens when...

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...

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...

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 s...

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 te...

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.&nb...

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 fluctua...

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 th...

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. ...

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...

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...

Did you know that you can be perimenopausal or menopausal at any age? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by GP and menopause specialist Dr Louise Newson to learn more about the reasons why some women may experience non-typical onset menopause and early menopause. Liz and Louise discuss two listeners’ questions on experiencing non-typical menopause onset due to breast ca...

Is your home best described as calm or chaos? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by professional organiser Dilly Carter to discuss how clearing our living spaces can help clear our minds. Liz and Dilly chat about the links between mental health and the state of our homes, how the pandemic shifted attitudes to our living spaces, and how clutter can affect our relationshi...

Interested in the connection between the food we eat and our brain health? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by psychologist Kimberley Wilson, who has a degree in nutrition, to learn more about how our diet can impact our brain development and mental health. Liz and Kimberley discuss how nutrition may play a part in fuelling a mental health crisis, plus the importance...

Could a testosterone patch be on the horizon for women? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz chats to Dr Sarah Hillman, GP, clinical lecturer and researcher from the University of Warwick, to discuss the development of a testosterone patch in what could be a world first by UK researchers. While oestrogen and progesterone HRT patches are available, there is currently no equivalent f...

Have you ever tried meditating? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by Vedic meditation teacher Jillian Lavender to learn how this practice can aid sleep, lower stress, improve hormonal balance and reduce biological ageing. Jillian shares her journey to finding Vedic meditation and how this practice, which is centred on a mantra, has helped her. Liz and Jillian also debu...

Do you put yourself first in your romantic relationships? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by life coach Michelle Elman to learn why we should all be a bit more selfish in our love lives. Liz and Michelle discuss how to see ourselves as more desirable and worthy, how to express our needs without feeling ‘needy’, and why we should never settle. Michelle reveals more ab...

What are your health and wellbeing non-negotiables? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz chats to Tess Daly about the four key pillars that keep the Strictly Come Dancing host’s wellness in check - nutrition, sleep, breathwork and movement. Tess shares her experience of working in the fashion industry, why the word ‘diet’ has no place in her home, and the importance of being body p...

In this International Women’s Day special, Liz is joined by Baroness Anne Jenkin, Stella Creasy MP, and Miriam Cates MP to chat about the reality of being a woman in parliament. The episode covers how the representation of women in parliament has a tangible knock on effect on how we’re able to live our lives day to day. Baroness Anne Jenkin shares her views on what it takes to be ‘successful’ as a...

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Liz chats to two fantastic female beauty brand founders, UpCircle’s Anna Brightman and Beauty Pie’s Marcia Kilgore, for the latest episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show. Liz recalls her personal experience of building a successful beauty company, and Marcia and Anna also share what led them to launching their disruptive beauty brands. Liz, Marcia and...

What steps do you take to look after your eyes? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by leading plastic and ophthalmic surgeon, Dr Elizabeth Hawkes, to learn more about caring for our eye health. Liz and Elizabeth discuss why the eye area often ages so dramatically, and the main culprits behind these changes, such as UV exposure. They also cover common eye conditions, bea...

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 chang...

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 thei...

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 Ma...

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 m...