Age Better with Liz Earle

Do you have a go-to outfit that makes you feel good? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by fashion psychologist Shakaila Forbes-Bell to chat about how fashion can impact our mood, wellbeing and behaviour.Liz and Shakaila chat about dopamine dressing, how clothes can represent a discontinued identity, and take a look at colour psychology. Shakaila also shares advice on helping us find clothes that flatter, and why it may be time to ditch ‘fruit salad’ dressing.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Shakaila on InstagramPurchase Big Dress Energy: How Fashion Psychology Can Transform Your Wardrobe and Your Confidence from WaterstonesPurchase Big Dress Energy: How Fashion Psychology Can Transform Your Wardrobe and Your Confidence from Book DepositorySave 30% on The Liz Earle Jewellery Neroli Necklace here (correct at time of publishing) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to HRT, those with a history or increased risk of breast cancer can often feel left out of the conversation. But on this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz tackles this topic with journalist Kirsty Lang, and menopause specialist and GP Dr Sarah Glynne.Kirsty shares her experience of breast cancer, and her decision to return to hormone replacement therapy following treatment. Meanwhile, Liz and Sarah discuss the fear caused by the poor interpretation of HRT studies and the risk of breast cancer. They chat through what recent evidence indicates to help arm you with the knowledge to make an informed decision on whether HRT is right for you.Links mentioned in the episode:Revisit our podcast with Kirsty LangDownload The Truth About Menopause and The Truth About HRTRead more about breast cancer and HRTRead the results of the Finnish 2016 study on HRT and breast cancer mortalityVisit the Newson Health websiteDownload the Balance appVisit Dr Tina Peers' websiteListen to our podcast with Professor Michael Baum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wondering how safe HRT is or whether it's right for you? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by GP and menopause specialist Dr Rebecca Lewis to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about HRT, and to debunk the myths and misinformation surrounding it.Liz and Rebecca discuss misleading headlines that have made the news, as well as the recent shift in demand, the current supply issues and GP attitudes towards hormone replacement therapy.This episode also takes a look at the evidence-based benefits of HRT for killer health conditions, including heart disease and diabetes, and discusses whether younger women should receive HRT even before symptoms start.View the NICE guidelines on HRTDownload your copy of The Truth About HRTDownload your copy of The Truth About MenopauseFollow Dr Rebecca Lewis on InstagramVisit The Newson Health websiteLearn more about the Balance AppVisit The Menopause Charity website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When are you at your happiest? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by public health consultant and author David Conrad to chat about what can help you lead a happier life.Liz and David discuss why men may be less likely to discuss their mental health, unexpected factors - such as fast food and holidays - that may negatively impact our happiness, and whether you can be happy alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Skin concerns like adult acne and rosacea can have a real psychological impact. On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by dermatologist Dr Stefanie Williams to chat all about the largest organ of our body - the skin!Liz and Stefanie share simple tweaks we can make to improve the appearance of our complexions, such as wearing SPF daily and supplementing with vitamin D, and chat about common triggers and treatments for many skin conditions. Plus, Stefanie shares details on how to use retinol effectively and the age we should start using this skincare ingredient. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz chats to nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert to debunk some common dieting myths and fads.Liz and Rhiannon discuss why calories aren’t always equal, the importance of getting enough fibre in our diet, the role of hunger hormones and regulation, caring for disordered eating, and why we can all be healthy at a variety of different shapes and sizes.Rhiannon also shares her personal story that led her to becoming interested in nutrition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, we revisit our episode with psychotherapist, journalist and former documentary filmmaker, Sasha Bates, about grief and the languages of loss.Sasha explains to Liz how her own experience of grief encouraged her to put pen to paper and write her book titled Languages of Loss.She also shares her advice for coping with grief and loss, why grief isn't always linear, and explains how we can best support others through bereavement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of the Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz chats with performance therapist, James Davies, all about how we can build a pain-free body. Liz and James discuss the benefits of massage and strategies for chronic pain. James also reveals why he’s a big fan of cold therapy and shares simple, at-home tips that we can all do to keep our bodies healthy and active.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz chats to Dr Adam Carey, Chief Medical Officer for Indi Supplements, all about how we can get a better night’s sleep. Liz and Adam discuss what makes a good night’s sleep and how our sleeping habits change as we age. Adam also explains the important role that nutrition plays in helping us to drift off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, we dig into the archives to revisit one of our most popular episodes with the award-winning ‘Medicinal Chef’ Dale Pinnock.  In this chat, Liz and Dale discuss the truth about carbohydrates. They cover the benefits of lower-carb and higher fat eating, how hidden sugars can creep into our daily diets, and share their personal experiences of intermittent fasting. Liz also shares an exclusive sneak peek into the September/October 2022 issue of Liz Earle Wellbeing magazine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.