Age Better with Liz Earle

From navigating HRT confusion to gut health strategies and the truth about trendy wellness swaps, Liz answers your questions. In this episode: Links mentioned in the episode: Mouth tapeMethylated B-vitaminsAncient + Brave collagen peptidesIngenious Beauty collagen capsulesZincVitamin CGut LoveBetter GutRestorFlora PDMagnesium glycinateOmega-3Turmeric/curcumin Vitamin DManaging and treating IBS with Dr Lisa DasIBS and digestion with Laura TiltMatcha powder Get in touch with a question for Liz: Email:podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: More from Liz: Preorder Liz’s NEW book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your brain changes as you age, but Dr Mindy Pelz says that's not a bad thing. She explains how fasting might be one of the most powerful tools for your ageing brain, which two supplements could make a real difference to both your thinking and your achy joints, why finding purpose matters more than ever when motivation starts to wane, the surprising link between storytelling and memory, and how the bacteria in your gut could be naturally lifting your mood. Links mentioned in the episode: CreatineCollagen More from Liz: Preorder Liz’s NEW book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram More from Mindy: Age Like a Girl Follow Mindy on Instagram Get in touch with a question for Liz: Email:podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nutritionist and ARTAH founder Rhian Stephenson joins Liz to explain why biohacking doesn't need to be extreme – and reveal the simple, powerful fundamentals that actually transform how we feel in midlife. They discuss why most women aren't hitting their protein targets (and how to frontload your day without relying on powders), and a simple supplement stack for healthy ageing. Rhian also shares how creatine supports not just muscle but brain energy, and why VO2 max is a more potent predictor of early death than obesity or smoking. They also discuss the free biohacks – like contrast showers and 40 push-ups – that require zero fancy equipment. This episode is sponsored by ARTAH who are offering listeners of the show 15% off supplements and reset plans with the code LIZLOVES. Resources mentioned: Use code LIZLOVES for 15% off at artah.coEssential CreatineEssential MagnesiumEssential OmegasEssential D3/K2Enhanced NAD+ ComplexCellular HydrationEssential Fibre+Enhanced NootropicsMetabolic FixARTAH's reset plans More from Liz: A Better Second Half Preorder Liz's next book – How to AgeFollow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram More from Rhian: Follow Rhian on InstagramFollow ARTAH on Instagram Get in touch with a question for Liz: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New year, new questions! From gentle New Year resets to supplement timing, Liz tackles your most pressing health questions for the year ahead. In this episode: Links mentioned in the episode: Bone brothHyaluronic acid supplementAveneLa Roche PosaySkinceuticalsCollagen supplementsGut Love probioticL-glutamine supplementMagnesium glycinateDigestive enzymesDigestive bitters tinctureElectrolytesLion's ManeCreatineVitamin D3 with K2Ashwagandha Get in touch with a question for Liz: Email:podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: More from Liz: Preorder Liz’s NEW book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the newly revamped Age Better with Liz Earle. To kick off 2026, Liz is playing Love It or Leave It – giving her honest verdict on the wellness trends you'll be hearing everywhere this year. From chrononutrition and fibre maxing to GLP-1 medications, peptide skincare, and the great oat milk debate, Liz cuts through the noise with practical, evidence-based guidance. She also reveals the three trends she predicts will define 2026: light as medicine, hydration 2.0, and mitochondrial health. If you want to know what's worth your attention (and what to ignore), this is your essential guide. Resources mentioned: NEX SkincareInfrared light panel More from Liz: Preorder Liz’s NEW book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram Get in touch with a question for Liz: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comSome links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From mineral supplements that boost energy to protein-rich breakfast swaps that stabilise blood sugar, this week's Q&A is packed with simple, evidence-based hacks for living well. Liz also discusses supplements for knee pain and osteoporosis, tackles folliculitis in pregnancy, recommends clean skincare for teenagers, and weighs in on upper eyelid surgery. In this episode: Links mentioned in the episode: Liz's article on ShilajitShilajit Glucosamine and chondroitin Collagen Omega-3 Vitamin D3 with K2 MagnesiumAmeliorate Spots and Stripes Liz Earle Cleanse and PolishGreen PeopleLily Lolo The Body Shop Get in touch with a question for Liz: Email:podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: More from Liz: Preorder Liz’s NEW book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz reflects on the conversations that have stayed with her throughout 2025 – and shares her own thoughts on the topics that hit a nerve with listeners. She revisits why we've been getting SPF advice wrong, the nuanced truth about cholesterol that goes beyond 'good' and 'bad', and why your gums might be more important to brain health than you think. From building stronger bones to fighting inflammation from within, this is truly everything you need to know to age well in 2026. Resources mentioned: Justine Masters on boosting collagenDr Veronique Bataille on SPFDr Nicholas Perricone on hydrogen waterDr Ellen Fallows on cholesterolDr Victoria Sampson on the oral microbiomeDr Vonda Wright on bone health More from Liz: Preorder Liz's NEW book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram Get in touch with a question for Liz: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creatine, collagen, vitamins, greens powders and magnesium – can you really mix them all together, or are you doing more harm than good? Liz tackles your most pressing wellbeing concerns, from supplement stacking to winter SPF myths, essential midlife health scans and HPV. In this episode: Links mentioned in the episode: Balance appLiz's YouTube video on SPFDr Veronique Bataille podcast episode on SPFJulia Bradbury episode Get in touch with a question for Liz: Email:podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: More from Liz: A Better Second Half Preorder Liz's next book – How to AgeFollow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gerontologist Dr Kerry Burnight joins Liz to explain why your beliefs about ageing could add or subtract years from your life – and introduce the concept of "joy span" as the missing measure between lifespan and healthspan. They discuss the four research-backed practices that predict thriving at any age, why loneliness is as harmful as smoking 14 cigarettes a day, and how finding purpose is simpler (and more powerful) than you think. More from Liz: * A Better Second Half * Follow Liz on Instagram * Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram More from Dr Kerry: * Joy Span: A Short Guide to Enjoying Your Long Life * Follow Dr Kerry on Instagram Get in touch with a question for Liz: * Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com * WhatsApp: 07518 471 846 Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz shares tips for managing food cravings in perimenopause, as well as her honest thoughts on injectables such as Botox and filler. She also has advice for keeping kids healthy at uni, and shares her take on quercetin. In this episode: Links mentioned in the episode: BioCare Quercetin ComplexGut Love probiotic from The Naked PharmacyDr Veronique Bataille episode on SPF and skin health Get in touch with a question for Liz: Email:podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: More from Liz: A Better Second Half Follow Liz on Instagram @lizearlemeFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram @lizearlewellbeing Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NHS GP Dr Ayan Panja joins Liz to share why the answer to tiredness, aches, or digestive issues often lies in your daily habits – and how changing when and how you eat can be more powerful than changing what you eat. Ayan also shares how his own mysterious symptoms at 40 led him to look at health differently, and the simple changes that help new habits stick without relying on willpower. More from Liz: A Better Second Half Preorder Liz's next book – How to AgeFollow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram More from Dr Ayan: The Health FixFollow Dr Ayan on Instagram Get in touch with a question for Liz: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should you worry about cadmium in dark chocolate – and what does your tongue coating say about last night's wine? Liz answers five listener questions covering dark chocolate safety, rebuilding health in your 60s, fixing middle-of-the-night wakefulness, natural cold sore remedies, and whether your supplements are straining your liver. In this episode: Links mentioned in the episode: Jude bladder support supplementsTim Spector's book FermentLiz's lymphatic drainage routine on Instagram Get in touch with a question for Liz: Email:podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: More from Liz: A Better Second HalfFollow Liz on Instagram @lizearlemeFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram @lizearlewellbeing Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women's health investigative journalist Kate Muir joins Liz to explain why menopause is the perfect moment to reassess your relationships and career – and why your midlife unraveling might be the best thing that ever happens to you. They also discuss why testosterone is a female hormone and how to spot menopause quackery. Links mentioned: Watch Liz's response to the Panorama episode on Dr Louise NewsonListen to the Patrick Holford episode on Alzheimer's and brain health More from Liz: A Better Second Halfby Liz EarleFollow Liz on Instagram @lizearlemeFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram @lizearlewellbeing More from Kate: How to Have a Magnificent Midlife Crisis by Kate MuirFollow Kate on Instagram Get in touch with a question for Liz: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can omega‑3s really influence menopause timing – and what might that mean for midlife health? Liz also brings clarity to vitamin D dosing, healthy “set point” weight, the estriol‑as‑skincare trend, and how smart lifting supports whole‑body bone strength. In this episode: Links mentioned in the episode: Dr Giles Yeo on genetics and weight set pointAndrew Jenkinson on appetite, hormones and weight regainDermatologist Dr Sajjad Rajpar on skin and hormonesDr Vonda Wright on bone strength and longevity Get in touch with a question for Liz: Email:podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: More from Liz: A Better Second Half Follow Liz on Instagram @lizearlemeFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram @lizearlewellbeing Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neuroscientist TJ Power joins Liz to explain why we're more likely to feel exhausted and unmotivated through these darker months, the science behind dopamine and serotonin imbalance, and the surprisingly simple daily habits that can help – from reframing household chores to embracing boredom and getting natural light. More from Liz: A Better Second Half by Liz EarleFollow Liz on Instagram @lizearlemeFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram @lizearlewellbeing More from TJ: The Dose Effect by TJ PowerFree brain chemistry test Get in touch with a question for Liz: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Monday on the podcast, which means it's time for your questions. Got a question for Liz? Send it via WhatsApp on 07518 471 846 or email podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com. In this episode, Liz covers: Links mentioned in the episode: NEX Skincare MoisturiserNatural CyclesKate Muir episode on the contraceptive pillNewson HealthThe Naked Pharmacy Saffrosun The Naked Pharmacy Gut Love Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com for the chance to be featured on the show Please note, on some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage and always honestly review. For more information please read our Affiliate Policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Personal trainer Caroline Idiens joins Liz on the podcast to reveal why strength training is the secret to stronger bones, healthier joints, and staying mobile well into your later years (and why you don't need a gym to do it). If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to start lifting weights, or felt intimidated by the gym, Caroline has genuinely exciting news. Strength training isn't about how much you can lift – it's about mimicking everyday movements like getting out of a chair, lifting shopping, or picking yourself up off the floor. Listen in to learn why 10 minutes is enough to get started, how to stay motivated on dark winter mornings, and the supplements both Liz and Caroline swear by – including creatine for building muscle. Links mentioned in the episode Follow Caroline on InstagramTry one of Caroline's at-home workoutsFit at 50 by Caroline IdiensAncient + Brace True Creatine+A Better Second Half by Liz Earlepodcast@lizearlewellbeing.com Please note, on some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage and always honestly review. For more information please read our Affiliate Policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this podcast, Liz is tackling your Qs on sleep, acid reflux, facial hair removal, fatigue, and SPF. Liz shares strategies for better sleep (especially if magnesium isn't working for you) for an anonymous listener, and reveals 'natural' methods to deal with acid reflux for another. Isabelle asks for the best facial hair removal methods, and Liz helps Rafi deal with long-covid and fatigue plus looks at blue light, pollution and SPF for Laura. Links mentioned in the episode Do we really need SPF every day? – with Dr Veronique BatailleOcushield - save 20% with LIZLOVESA Better Second Half by Liz Earlepodcast@lizearlewellbeing.com Please note, on some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage and always honestly review. For more information please read our Affiliate Policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keen to avoid falling ill this winter? Nutritionist Farzanah Nasser joins Liz to unpack how we can keep our immune system robust enough to cope with cold and flu season. Farzanah shares her expert advice on vitamin D (and getting enough in the wintertime), and the small changes we need to make to our diets to better support our immunity. Liz and Farzanah reveal how to introduce more fibre into our diets and ways to supercharge our drinks to avoid falling ill, plus take a closer look at autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto's and psoriasis. Links mentioned in the episode Follow Farzanah Nasser on InstagramMedichecksA Better Second Half by Liz Earlepodcast@lizearlewellbeing.com Please note, on some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage and always honestly review. For more information please read our Affiliate Policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you sick of getting sick all the time? Jennifer O’Connell co-founded a supplement brand with friends Aoife Matthews and Louise O’Riordan after her busy life as a barrister and triathlete left her immune system depleted. She joins Liz to reveal how we can keep our immune system strong in midlife. Jennifer and Liz take a deep dive into how stress impacts our immunity, plus reveal the key nutrients that can help to bolster our defences, such as zinc, copper and Coenzyme Q10. Inside this episode brought to you in partnership with SISTERLY Liz and Jennifer look at how The Elevator has been curated specifically for the needs of women, and how we can build better habits to support our health. Links mentioned in the episode SISTERLY The Elevator - save 20% with code LIZLOVESFollow SISTERLY on InstagramA Better Second Half by Liz Earlepodcast@lizearlewellbeing.com Please note, on some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage and always honestly review. For more information please read our Affiliate Policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.