Age Better with Liz Earle

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Ready to make your physical fitness more of a priority? Award-winning 'Midlife Mentors', Claire and James Davis, join Liz on this episode of the podcast to share advice on how to reclaim your body and mind - without making huge sacrifices.Claire and James share how to adjust your workout routine for midlife, and the importance of recovery and consistency here.The episode also covers how to successfully build positive new habits, nutrition principles for midlife, and incorporating healthy morning rituals into your day.Links mentioned in the episode:Visit the Midlife Mentors websiteFollow Midlife Mentors on InstagramTake the Midlife Mentors quizListen to Liz on the Midlife Mentors podcast Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that after the age of 50, more women will have bladder issues than those who don’t? Consultant gynaecologist and urogynaecologist Professor Vik Khullar joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to discuss the impact bladder issues can have - and why women shouldn’t have to suffer in silence.Liz and Vik discuss how lowering oestrogen levels during perimenopause and menopause can affect the bladder, the potential benefits of topical probiotics, and the key differences between interstitial cystitis and cystitis.The episode also covers incontinence, vaginal prolapse, the importance of pelvic floor exercises (also known as kegels), mast cells and histamine, plus the connection between Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and bladder issues.Links mentioned in the episode:Visit Vik Khullar's websiteLearn more about the Bowel and Bladder FoundationLearn more about the International Urogynaecological Association (IUGA)Learn more about the International Continence Society (ICS)Unpacking Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, with Lauren WindasSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 you push feelings away.Liz and Sam discuss why our thoughts don’t define us, why values are the secret weapon of wellbeing, plus how to set goals for a 'better second half'.Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase Stressilient hereFollow Dr Sam Akbar on InstagramSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 a closer look at ‘good’ HDL cholesterol and ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol - and what the evidence may indicate instead for our brain health.Links mentioned in the episode:Read more about cholesterol and heart diseaseRead more about lipids, lipoproteins and cardiovascular diseaseFollow Dr Zoe Harcombe on TwitterListen to our episode on calories with Giles Yeo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 HRT prescriptions, women and the criminal justice system, and the complaints on menopause that Carolyn receives on a regular basis. Carolyn also shares how to get more MPs involved and talking about this life transition, and how menopausal women can be better supported in the workplace.Links mentioned in the episode:Visit Carolyn Harris MP’s website hereFollow Carolyn on InstagramGet a prescription prepayment certificate (PPC)Learn more about the APPG on menopauseLearn more about the Balance Menopause appListen to our episode on the realities of being a woman in parliamentSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 skin health.Plus, Liz and Thivi discuss how nutrition can affect common skin conditions, such as acne, eczema and psoriasis. And they also take a closer look at the gut-skin axis, the connection between our brains and our skin, 'keto rash', and food allergies.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Dr Thivi on InstagramPurchase Skin Food hereListen to How food impacts our brain and mental health, with Kimberley WilsonSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 testosterone production.The episode covers how men and women can better understand and support each other as they each go through hormonal changes.Links mentioned in the episode:Visit the H3 Health websiteFollow Dr Jeff Foster on TwitterListen to Understanding anger, with James EarlListen Developing the world's first testosterone patch, with Dr Sarah HillmanSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. They cover how to tell if you’re getting enough calcium with a simple online tool, plus the importance of vitamin D for bone health.Trigger warning: the episode also contains discussion of disordered eating and the links to poor bone health as a result.Links mentioned in the episode:Learn more about Chelvey Menopause clinicRead report on bone health and anorexia Use the Edinburgh Calcium Calculator Listen to What is oestrogen and why it matters, with Avrum BlumingListen to Psilocybin therapy for mental health, with Dr Ekaterina Malievskaia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 fluctuating hormones during menopause, self-soothing, and whether there is a gender divide when it comes to expressing anger.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow James Earl on InstagramVisit James' website hereListen to The science behind meditation with Jillian Lavender hereSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.