Age Better with Liz Earle

You’ve likely heard of pre-diabetes. But what about post-diabetes? Serial entrepreneur and Wild Fit founder Eric Edmeades joins Liz to share why we need to change our approach to type 2 diabetes - along with the practical changes needed to reverse it. Liz and Eric discuss why we should view type 2 diabetes as more of an injury rather than a disease with a life-long sentence, plus why it’s importan...

Do you struggle with keeping mould at bay in your home? Functional medicine pharmacist Dr John Kim joins Liz to take a deep dive into the impacts mould may be having on our health. Inside this episode, John and Liz discuss whether everyday household mould might be the cause of sickness, and how mould could have even played a role in Liz’s daughter's own ill-health over the years. John and Liz also...

With one in 11 people over 65 currently suffering from dementia in the UK, Liz chats with Patrick Holford, founder of the  Institute for Optimum Nutrition , to learn how we can reduce our risk of Alzheimer's disease. Patrick, who is also the chief executive of the Food for the Brain Foundation, talks Liz through the role omega-3s and B vitamins play in protecting our brains, and they also dis...

How much thought do you give to your dreams? Neurosurgeon and neuroscientist Dr Rahul Jandial joins Liz to reveal what your dreams are really trying to tell you. Liz and Rahul unpack where our dreams stem from, what recurring ones actually mean, and how what we dream about at night can impact our capabilities during the day. The episode also covers 'sleep pressure', techniques that can enhance our...

In a midlife muddle and in desperate need of direction? To celebrate the launch of her new book,  A Better Second Half , Liz Earle sits down to answer YOUR questions on how to thrive in midlife - from weight loss to veganism and beauty routines to new relationships. Liz answers Sue’s question on how to get a handle on midlife weight gain, advises Claire on why she shouldn’t turn vegan like he...

Want to know how to truly thrive in midlife for your best years yet? Esteemed broadcaster and podcaster Gabby Logan turns the tables on Liz on this podcast, to discover her secrets to help you dial back your age for a longer, happier and healthier life. On this special episode celebrating Liz's new book, Liz opens up to Gabby about her own journey to a 'better second half', and shares practical, e...

Have you ever used some form of hormonal contraception? Kate Muir, documentary maker, investigative journalist and women's health expert, joins Liz to share what the contraceptive pill is really doing to our health - from our sex drive to our mood. Inside this episode, Kate shares what prompted her concerns about the pill, and why more attention should be paid to the synthetic hormones commonly us...

What role does food play in preventing and treating cancer? Food journalist and BBC broadcaster Sheila Dillon joins Liz to reveal why she wants food to feature more heavily in conversations about cancer. Sheila shares her own experience of Multiple Myeloma (MM), a cancer of the bone marrow, and how her approach to treatment differed from her sister’s, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She...

Stuck in a rut? Guilty of repeating the same bad habits? Always find yourself in the same arguments with loved ones? Therapist Emma Reed Turrell joins Liz on this episode to help you figure out how to stop repeating the same patterns of unhelpful behaviour and finally break the cycle. Emma shares why identifying blind spots and thought super-highways are crucial to self-development, plus how we ca...

Want in on the secrets to healthy and glowing skin in midlife? Dr Lubna Khan-Salim joins Liz to share why beauty isn't about being wrinkle-free, but more about retaining strength, vitality and suppleness. Lubna, a surgeon specialising in cosmetic aesthetics, discusses why, like Liz does too, she loathes the term anti-ageing, what changes you might notice in your skin in menopause, plus why you sho...

Are you a worrier? Or perhaps prone to mood swings? You might learn a thing or two from the ancient Stoic philosophers, says journalist Brigid Delaney. Listen in as Brigid talks Liz through the core principles and values of Stoicism, how to achieve an enduring tranquillity known as Ataraxia, and simple ways to lead a more calm and drama-free life. Liz and Brigid also discuss why dizzying highs oft...

How do you keep hope alive in hard times? Lily Earle, Liz's eldest daughter, joins Liz on this podcast for Mother's Day to share what helped on her journey through chronic pain to better health. Lily talks to Liz about her years of health struggles, and the realities of living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, chronic migraine, cluster headaches, MCAS, and seronegative inflammatory arthritis. Lily shar...

Curious about your hormonal health? GP and lifestyle medicine doctor Dr Milli Raizada joins Liz to share how we can positively impact our hormones through our lifestyle choices. In this episode, Milli shares her own personal struggles with her hormones, talks through PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) and PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), and discusses how we can make our hormones work for us,...

Do you weight train? Functional medicine practitioner Dr Gabrielle Lyon joins Liz to share why your health and longevity may be determined by having too little muscle rather than too much fat. Gabrielle and Liz discuss how skeletal muscle mass can impact your immune system, brain cells, and hormones, plus they cover the benefits of a high protein diet and how else to protect our muscles as we age....

What does love mean to you? Evolutionary anthropologist Anna Machin joins Liz to take a deep dive into the science of love - and how it can help us to live longer. Liz and Anna talk through what’s going on in our brains when we love and the neurochemicals involved here, plus how love affects our physical and mental health. The episode also covers the evolutionary purpose of love for humans, how it...

How much attention do you pay to the health and care of your vulva and vagina? Sex toy shop owner and former nurse Sam Evans joins Liz to share how we can increase our sexual pleasure while avoiding pain and irritation. Sam and Liz discuss what to look for - and avoid - when choosing an intimate lubricant, and how to work the 'slide and glide' lube method. Plus Sam shares the personal story that l...

How do you look after your own mental health? Psychotherapist Owen O’Kane joins Liz on this podcast to share exactly how we can become our own therapist by setting aside just 10 minutes every day. Liz and Owen discuss small and manageable tweaks that we can make to form healthier perspectives and shift negative thought patterns. And they also cover how understanding your story and why you’re strug...

Feel like you’re constantly battling your weight? Surgeon, metabolism expert, and author Dr Andrew Jenkinson joins Liz on this episode to share what works – and what doesn’t – when trying to lose weight. Liz and Andrew discuss the importance of shifting your mindset when it comes to shifting excess pounds, the addictive nature of food (especially the wrong kind!) and what impact the wrong nutritio...

Do you snore at night? GP, functional breathing practitioner, and therapeutic life coach Dr Louise Oliver shares how we can ensure we’re breathing efficiently to keep us as healthy as possible during menopause and beyond. Liz and Louise discuss menopausal snoring, how changing our breathing in the day can help us at night, and whether mouth taping works. The episode also covers managing and unders...

Want to know what's actually causing your ill health? Pete Williams, founder of Functional Medicine Associates, returns for a follow up to last week's episode to share how functional medicine can tackle the root causes of poor health rather than just treating the symptoms. Pete reveals the importance of prioritising oral health to protect our brain health, how we can reduce inflammation in the bod...

Can supplements actually make a difference to our health? Registered associate nutritionist Róisín Pichon joins Liz on this podcast to share how food, vitamins and supplements can help you beat any winter blues. Róisín and Liz discuss how short and dark days are impacting our immunity. Plus, they talk through the key nutrients that contribute to immune health and how we get ensure we’re getting en...

Is functional medicine the future of wellness? Founder of Functional Medicine Associates, Pete Williams, joins Liz for this podcast to discuss how this biology-based approach can deal with chronic disease and illness. Pete talks through how and why illness occurs, diagnostic tests that fall outside of conventional medicine, and understanding barrier function for conditions such as chronic fat...

Do you notice a difference in your mental health depending on what you've been eating or drinking? Nutrition therapist, psychiatrist and professional chef Dr Uma Naidoo joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share how eating the right foods can help to calm our minds. Uma and Liz take a look at how anxiety is rooted in our guts, metabolism and immune system, plus how eating foods rich in tryp...

As 2023 draws to a close, Liz reflects on some of the podcast conversations that she feels we need to take heed of as we think about taking care of our mental and physical health in the new year... Liz reveals the episodes you found most useful, and talks through the ways these conversations have impacted her own life too. The episode shares highlights from  Avrum Bluming  on oestrogen a...

How conscious are you of where your skincare ingredients come from? Claire Bristow, Head of New Product Development at  Kelsey , joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to dive into what it means to be a truly sustainable beauty brand. Claire shares how Kelsey came to fruition through farming, the potent beauty benefits of raspberries, and why every stage of the production process must be co...