Age Better with Liz Earle

It is with a very heavy heart that we let you know that Dr Uchenna Okoye died just a few weeks after this episode was recorded. She passed away at her home on the 15th September 2023.We are heartbroken and shocked beyond measure at this news. At the wishes of her family and colleagues we’re sharing this episode with you as a tribute to her tremendous tenacity and talent, and to acknowledge the legacy she leaves in the world of dentistry. We really hope you can enjoy this episode in the spirit it was intended. For Menopause Awareness Month, leading cosmetic dentist Dr Uchenna Okoye joined Liz to help us better understand the changes the menopause can have on the mouth.Uchenna shared the effects changing hormone levels can have on our mouth health at different life stages, such as pregnancy and menopause.Liz and Uchenna discussed common oral symptoms of the menopause, such as gum disease and burning mouth syndrome, and shared oral hygiene hacks to care for our mouths.The episode also covered the benefits of mouth taping, tongue scraping and chewing gum.Links mentioned in the episode:Read Dr Uchenna Okoye and Dr Louise Newson’s oral health and menopause fact sheetShop MYSMILE by Dr Uchenna OkoyeListen to our podcast on bladder health with Professor Vik Khullar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you happy with your sex life? Pyschosexual and relationship therapist Kate Moyle joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share how we can make sex more fulfilling throughout our lives.In this episode, Kate, who is also a psychosexologist, reveals how we can explore sexual preferences, expand our horizons and maximise pleasure.Kate shares the importance of communication for a healthy relationship, plus why we may need to broaden our definition of what sex actually is.Liz and Kate also discuss novelty in sex, the role our hormones play in arousal and desire, and navigating physical changes for our sex lives.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Kate Moyle on InstagramPurchase The Science of Sex by Kate MoyleListen to The Sexual Wellness Sessions podcastSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you know if your hormones are unbalanced? Functional nutritionist Pauline Cox joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to dive into the relationship between food and our hormones.Pauline shares how healthy eating can support the endocrine system, and the crucial role hormones, such as progesterone and oestrogen, have on our mental and physical wellbeing.The episode also covers symptoms and causes of unbalanced hormones, plus how to bring the body back to balance with simple tweaks such as stress management and intermittent fasting.Pauline and Liz discuss the many benefits of magnesium, how hormones affect weight management, plus why we should aim to seek joy over pleasure.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Pauline Cox on InstagramPurchase Hungry Woman: Eating for Good Health, Happiness and Hormones by Pauline CoxPurchase Primal Living in a Modern World by Pauline CoxListen to our podcast on oestrogen and bone healthSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Struggling with adult children leaving home for the first time? Award-winning journalist and parenting expert Lorraine Candy joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share advice on navigating and coping with empty nest syndrome.In this episode - brought to you in partnership with TV Licensing - Liz and Lorraine recall their own experiences of sending their adult children off to university and the emotions that came with.Lorraine reveals why treating your children as your ‘best friend’ isn’t helpful parenting, explains why she doesn’t allow her children to take their phones in their rooms at bedtime, and shares simple strategies she uses with her family to keep connected.This special edition of the Liz Earle Wellbeing Show was produced as a paid partnership with TV Licensing. For helpful advice on getting a TV Licence for University as well as other checklists needed for uni life, check out tvl.co.uk/liz. Links mentioned in the episode:Visit the TV Licensing website for university studentsPurchase Mum, What's Wrong With You by Lorraine CandyLearn more about the Postcards from Midlife podcastSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you or someone close to you been affected by depression? Psychiatrist and academic Professor Joanna Moncrieff joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to ‘debunk’ the chemical imbalance theory of depression.In this episode, Joanna covers her review of studies on Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), one of the main medications prescribed to those with depression. Her review concluded that there’s ‘no clear evidence’ that low serotonin causes depression in the first place.Liz and Joanna discuss how anti-depressants may alter 'normal' mental states and their little-discussed side-effects, plus the role of nature versus nurture in depression. Joanna also reveals why we may need to demedicalise depression, and instead see it as an emotional reaction that needs to be understood rather than medicated.Links mentioned in the episode:Visit Professor Joanna Moncrieff's websiteRead Professor Joanna Moncrieff's 2022 review on SSRIsListen to our episode with Dr Ginni Mansberg on skin and hormonesSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you say you’re a perfectionist? Thomas Curran, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Sciences at the London School of Economics, joins Liz to share how we can stop being so obsessed with perfectionism.Thomas reveals why being perfect isn’t necessarily a good thing, how nurture and nature come into play here, and how to measure levels of perfectionism. The episode covers the reasons why perfectionism seems to be on the rise due to modern culture, deficit thinking, and how being perfect can rob our joy.Thomas also shares the importance of living in the present, and the role of parenting in cultivating perfectionist tendencies in young people.Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase The Perfection Trap by Thomas CurranSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interested in intermittent fasting? Clinical educator and researcher Megan Ramos joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share the potential benefits of this practice for women.Megan shares how fasting has helped her own health, how time restricted eating may aid chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome, and why body size isn’t necessarily a great indicator of overall health.The episode also covers the differences between visceral fat and subcutaneous fat, and takes a deep dive into autophagy and fasting. Plus, Megan shares advice on how to get started with fasting and how the practice may benefit our hormones through different life cycles.Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase The Essential Guide to Intermittent Fasting for Women: Balance Your Hormones to Lose Weight, Lower Stress, and Optimize HealthListen to our podcast on obesity and type 2 diabetes, with Dr Jason FungSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since 1980, the number of people around the world with type 2 diabetes has quadrupled. Kidney specialist Dr Jason Fung joins Liz for this episode of the podcast to cover the rise in obesity and type 2 diabetes - and what can be done about it.In this episode, Jason explains how dietary interventions such as intermittent fasting or low-carb eating may be able to reverse the dietary disease, plus why all calories aren't equal.Liz and Jason discuss how we can avoid spiking our blood sugars, how hormones such as cortisol and insulin can cause weight gain, and why fats shouldn't be considered the enemy when it comes to eating well.Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase The Obesity CodePurchase The Diabetes CodeFollow Dr Jason Fung on Instagram Follow Dr Jason Fung on Twitter Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to know more about the connection between your brain and your hormones? Professor Jayashri Kulkarni joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share how hormones influence our brains - and what it means for longevity.Jayashri, a professor in psychiatry, reveals what brought her to the profession, plus discusses the different types of oestrogen and their receptors, the benefits of testosterone, and the effects of other hormones on the brain.Liz and Jayashri also cover cognitive decline, how early life trauma may impact brain biology, and how damage to the brain may be able to be repaired.Jayashri shares how she helps to treat patients with mental health issues, and how to approach your doctor if you too are struggling.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Professor Jayashri Kulkarni on InstagramLearn more about Dr Louise NewsonListen to our episode on oestrogen with Avrum BlumingListen to our episode on testosterone patches with Dr Sarah HillmanListen to our episode on EMDR therapy for traumaSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Struggling with chronic pain, anxiety, or burnout? The Lightning Process practitioner Lauren Stoney joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share how this training programme can help people to bounce back from chronic issues.Lauren reveals how she uses The Lightning Process to help those struggling with burnout, anxiety and chronic pain issues such as fibromyalgia and migraine by rewiring nerve pathways.Liz explains how the neurophysiological technique - originally developed by Phil Parker - has helped her own family, while Lauren shares what brought her to it, how it works and how it can help us live our best lives.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Lauren Stoney on InstagramVisit Lauren's websiteListen to our podcast with Lauren WindasVisit The Lightning Process websiteSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.