Age Better with Liz Earle

If your joints feel stiffer than they used to, midlife hormone fluctuations might be at play- declining oestrogen can affect connective tissue, joint lubrication and bone health. Liz talks through the supplements and exercises that will help keep joints strong and flexible for longer, and why HRT could make a difference.

Plus: gentle skincare after microneedling, getting the most nutrition from nuts and seeds, mouth-taping for improved sleep quality and can turmeric affect HRT?

In this episode:

·     Do collagen supplements help with achy joints?

·     Skincare tips post-microneedling

·     What...

Muscle doesn't just keep us strong and toned – it’s also an essential longevity tool. Physician and bestselling author Dr Gabrielle Lyon joins Liz to explain how lifting weights protects your bones, regulates blood sugar and promotes healthy ageing – and why it’s never too early or late to start.

In this episode, Liz and Gabrielle discuss why we naturally lose muscle mass from our 30s, and how resistance training can protect against osteoporosis and metabolic disease.

Gabrielle also shares practical advice on protein intake and simple, functional strength exercises to build into your wee...

While midlife women can be prescribed body-identical hormones on the NHS, their daughters and nieces are being given synthetic hormones that may carry more side effects and risks. Liz unpacks the differences between the two – and what every woman should know about her hormone healthcare, whether she’s weighing up the pill or navigating menopause.

Plus: vibration plates for lymphatic drainage, the health benefits of seamoss, how to get rid of stubborn cellulite, and is it ever too late to start taking HRT?

In this episode:

·     Natural ways to help with endometrio...

Quality sleep may be one of the most overlooked tools that we have for healthy ageing. Sleep scientist Dr Sophie Bostock joins Liz to unpack how disrupted sleep in midlife impacts everything from mood and metabolism to cardiovascular wellbeing.

They discuss how perimenopause can interrupt a good night’s rest, the connection between sleep deprivation and blood sugar imbalance, and why catching up with a long lie-in at the weekend might do more harm than good.

Sophie explains how light exposure and regular movement can help your body prepare for rest. She also sh...

Why does weight loss suddenly feel harder in midlife – even when we’re eating less? Liz is joined by Georgie Murphy, Head of Nutrition for supplement brand SISTERLY, to explore the impact of hormonal shifts, muscle loss and nutrient deficiencies on our bodies. They discuss how restricted eating can actually work against weight loss after 40, and why proper nourishment works more effectively for the everyday demands of a busy midlife.

This episode is sponsored by SISTERLY, who are offering listeners of the show 15% off purchases at sisterlylab.com when you use the code LIZLOVES at checkout.

Many women worry that starting HRT will make them put on weight – but is this fear actually backed by science? Liz explores the link between hormones, metabolism and midlife weight changes, and explains why fluctuating oestrogen, poor sleep and stress may be more to blame than HRT itself.

Plus: supportive supplements for coeliac disease, ways to boost a low libido, skincare non-negotiables, tapping into vibrational energy and a deep dive into NAD+.

In this episode:

·     Will HRT make me put on weight?

·     Which skincare ticks the non-negotiable boxes?

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Thought hormones were just for period regulation and menopause support? In this eye-opening conversation, GP and hormone specialist Dr Louise Newson joins Liz to explain the surprising role progesterone, oestrogen and testosterone play in everything from brain health to inflammation.

They discuss the misinformation that’s letting women down, the crucial difference between body-identical and synthetic hormones, and why progesterone may be far more powerful than most of us realise.

Louise also explains why cholesterol is essential for hormone production, how testosterone is a natural painkiller, and the questions every midlife woman should fe...

We all know that feeling of being pulled in every direction and never being quite good enough – but does it really have to be this way? Liz discusses why so many women feel inadequate in midlife, and looks at ways to shift our priorities and quieten our inner critic with a little self-compassion.

Plus: the impact of late-night scrolling on your sleep, postpartum supplements, how sparkling water affects your teeth, and is it ever too late to start taking collagen?

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·     Does looking at my phone at night affect my sleep...

Exercise is vital for maintaining strength, independence and vitality well into our later years, but it's easy to lose your fitness mojo in midlife. Personal trainer Elizabeth Davies joins Liz to talk about the power of movement – and easy ways to get started.

They discuss how fitness has been marketed as a way to lose weight or build a ‘summer body’, and why the focus should be on being strong, not skinny.

Elizabeth also explains the importance of midlife fitness for heart and bone health, tips for navigating pelvic floor weakness and how to sav...

What if you could supercharge your water to improve gut health, clear brain fog and increase your energy? Liz talks about fascinating new longevity research into structured water – what is it, and how is it better for us?

Plus: natural remedies to boost low mood in midlife, tips for improving bone health, whether broken sleep still counts, and a guide to peptides and their safety.

In this episode:

·     What is structured water and what are the health benefits?

·     Improving bone health with diet and exercise

·     Explaining peptides and how safe they ar...

Sluggish digestion? Energy crash at 3pm? Struggling to lose weight? There could be a surprisingly simple solution. Celebrity chef and broadcaster Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall tells Liz how supporting our gut with more fibre could be one of the most impactful changes we make to our health.

They discuss how over 90% of the population are not getting the recommended amount of fibre and why it’s increasing our risk of disease.

Hugh also shares tips for reducing the discomfort and bloating often experienced when eating fibrous foods, plus easy ways to add more fibre to ou...

If you're constantly exhausted and your hair seems thinner than normal, it might not just be your hormones. Liz talks about low iron levels in midlife, how to spot the symptoms and what to do if you’re struggling.

Plus: where to start with longevity supplements, ways to manage high cholesterol, juggling HRT on a busy schedule and advice for troubled teenage skin.

In this episode:

·     3 ways to boost your iron levels

·     Where to start with supplements

·     Managing high cholesterol without statins

·     Treatment for teenage skin concerns

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We have access to more health information than ever before, but for many midlife women, the overwhelm is negatively impacting our wellbeing. Nutritionist Sarah Ann Macklin talks to Liz about the unhealthy side of modern wellness culture and its effect on our bodies.

They discuss how conflicting advice and constantly changing diet trends create anxiety, and how this has the power to alter how we physically respond to food.

Sarah Ann also explains why she thinks health-tracking wearables should be used with caution, and the steps we can take to quiet toxic self-talk.<...

Getting support for your perimenopause and menopause symptoms can be a struggle, and many clinicians are still inadequately trained in hormone health. Liz talks about the barriers women still face and ways to feel confident requesting HRT.

Plus: easy ways to stay hydrated, the benefits of NMN supplements, hair dye for a sensitive scalp and easy ways to reduce our risk of falls as we get older.

In this episode:

·     What to do when you feel shut down by your GP

·     How to dye your hair if your scalp is sensitive...

Heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined, but symptoms are often missed because diagnostic tools were designed for men. Health journalist Meghan Rabbitt talks to Liz about why medicine has been getting women's health wrong for decades and how to protect ourselves.

They discuss how the differences in the female body require a more nuanced approach to healthcare, and how heart attack symptoms in women can be more subtle.

Meghan also explains how menopause can increase our risk of heart disease, dementia and autoimmune conditions – and the practical steps we can ta...

Midlife bloating isn’t just uncomfortable, it can dent your self-confidence, too. Liz talks about what might be causing it, and shares different ways to tackle the problem by getting your gut health back on track.

Plus: lactoferrin for boosting immune health, the pro-ageing discoveries in Liz’s new book, budget-friendly skincare essentials and whether collagen supplements are necessary.

In this episode:

·     Ways to improve your gut health to beat the bloat

·     Lactoferrin – what is it, and can it improve my immune system?

·     The surprising discoveries Liz made while researching h...

If you’ve noticed your hair has lost its lustre, or you’re struggling to style it, your hormones could be the culprit. Celebrity hairstylist Gustav Fouché joins Liz to explain what’s happening to our hair during midlife – and how to bring life back to your locks.

They discuss how scalp care is as important as skincare, and the hero ingredients we should be eating – and using – for healthy hair growth.

Gustav also shares the trending styles and colours for 2026, with tips on finding a cut and colour that works for you.

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Is it really possible to reduce your risk of getting dementia? Liz discusses the factors that contribute to developing it, and shares the diet and lifestyle changes we can make to protect the brain.

Plus: dating after divorce, whether beef tallow is effective as a skincare product, tips to reduce injury when working out and HRT-free ways to manage menopause.

In this episode:

·     Stepping back into the dating world after divorce

·     Applying beef tallow to your skin – fad or natural beauty hack?

·     Ways to manage menopause if you can’t take HRT...

Nothing supports your muscles, metabolism and mood in midlife quite like exercise. Personal trainer Kate Rowe-Ham, founder of Owning Your Menopause, joins Liz to talk about the power of strength training – and how to build your own habits.

In this episode, Liz and Kate discuss the changes that happen to our bodies after the age of 30 and the symptoms of menopause that can be supported by lifting weights.

Kate also reveals the surprising mental-health benefits of movement – and gives tips on starting small and finding what works for you.

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Can skincare products really turn back the years or is diet more important? Liz explains why what goes in is as important as what goes on, and shares the key ingredients that really make a difference.

Plus: supporting muscles and bones without weightlifting, natural remedies for menstrual migraines, the benefits of progesterone and can you take too many supplements?

In this episode:

·     How you can support muscles and bones if you don’t like lifting weights

·     Natural ways to soothe painful menstrual migraines

·     The physical and cognitive benefits of progeste...

Could your anxiety, brain fog, IBS and itchy skin be signs of something more than midlife hormonal changes? Dr Clare Ashby, histamine intolerance and MCAS specialist joins Liz to reveal the condition that's often overlooked – and how it can make HRT less effective.

In this episode, Liz and Clare discuss how symptoms we might have normalised for years could be signs of histamine intolerance, how it can be confused with perimenopause, and how healthy diet choices could be working against us.

Clare also explains how hormones and histamines work together, the food and li...

Have you ever wondered how LED face masks actually work to rejuvenate your skin? Liz shares her thoughts on light therapy and explains how to match your colour to your skin concern.

Plus: why smear tests can be more painful after menopause, the difference between sachet and pill vitamins and how Liz organises her wellbeing routine.

In this episode:

• Why smear tests can be more painful after menopause (and what can help)

• Are sachet vitamins better than pill form?

• Can HRT help with back pain in later life?

• What do the d...

Most of us know alcohol isn’t ideal for our health. But the specific ways it affects the brain, gut, hormones and our sleep, and why those effects become more pronounced as we age, are less well understood.

Leading psychiatrist and neuropsychopharmacologist Prof David Nutt joins Liz to explain exactly what happens in the body from the very first sip, why women become significantly more vulnerable in midlife, and what the science says about how to drink with healthy ageing in mind.

In this episode:

·     Why alcohol affects women’s bodies differently...

After nearly 40 years researching health, beauty and wellness, Liz has learned that looking well and looking young are two very different things – and that the most powerful beauty advice she ever received had nothing to do with what you put on your skin.

Plus: why period pains can get worse in midlife, how to eat an anti-inflammatory diet and find the right retinoid for you.

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What does your brain want you to eat? Nutritional psychiatrist Dr Georgia Ede joins Liz to explore how our daily diet shapes our mental health, mood and how our brains age – and why some of the advice we've long been given might actually be working against us.

In this episode:

·     Why high glucose and insulin levels are bad for our brains

·     The reason Alzheimer's is increasingly being called type-3 diabetes

·     What too much sugar does to our brain cells

·     Are red meat and saturated fats really bad for us?

·     The real i...

We spend a fortune on what goes on our skin, but Liz has long believed that what goes in matters just as much, if not more.

In this episode, she talks to Dr Craig Rose, marine biologist and founder of Doctor Seaweed, about the nutrients that midlife women are chronically short on, and what that deficiency is quietly doing to our skin, metabolism, and brains.

This episode is sponsored by Doctor Seaweed who are offering listeners of the show 20% off purchases at doctorseaweed.com when you use the code LIZLOVES at checkout.

The supplement aisle can feel overwhelming – and expensive. But in midlife, some really do earn their place. This week Liz shares her non-negotiables, explains why our needs shift as hormones change, and cuts through the noise on what’s worth taking and what isn’t. 

Plus: what’s really leaving hair dry and brittle in menopause, easy ways to get more protein and fibre at every meal, and can HRT replace contraception? 

In this episode:

• Which supplements do midlife women need – and which can you skip? 

• Why does hair become dry and...

One of the most powerful tools for healthy ageing might be something you've barely thought about: light. Most of us spend the majority of our time under LED lighting that's stripped of the very wavelengths our bodies need to function well – and the impact on our metabolism, energy and long-term health is only just being understood.

Professor Glen Jeffery, neuroscientist at UCL's Institute of Ophthalmology, joins Liz to explain why a light deficiency could be quietly accelerating ageing, what it means for your mitochondria, and the simple changes – starting with your light bulbs – that could make a real...

There's one thing Liz does before coffee, before switching on her phone or starting her morning – and she says it's the single most powerful reset her body gets all day.

Plus: why alcohol wrecks your sleep even if it helps you drift off, and what's really happening to perimenopausal skin when it suddenly becomes dry, reactive and impossible to manage.

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Maintaining a healthy weight, beating cravings and having energy that lasts all day doesn't need to be complicated, says clinical nutritionist Dominique Ludwig. She's back on the show to explain why eating in the right proportions transforms everything from weight management and blood sugar to gut health and mood – and why her simple balanced plate model does the hard work for you.

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Noticed your hair isn't quite what it used to be? Liz explains why hormones are likely behind it and what you can do – plus she tackles fertility over 40, sun protection for very fair skin, grounding sheets, and breast pain on HRT.

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Forever chemicals and microplastics have become part of modern life – they're in our wardrobes, kitchens, dental floss, in the water we drink, even the air we breathe. Dr Sabine Donnai joins Liz to explain why detoxification is just as important as sleep, nutrition and exercise when it comes to healthy ageing, and shares the simple, practical kitchen swaps and lifestyle changes that genuinely reduce your toxic load without going mad.

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After a really difficult year, Julie feels like she's aged rapidly and now seems to catch every cold going. Liz shares why intense stress can make it feel as though we've aged years in months – and reassures Julie that the damage isn't permanent.

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What if you could dial back your biological age – not through expensive treatments or extreme diets – but with surprisingly simple habits that longevity doctors actually use themselves? Dr Harpal Bains joins Liz to reveal the practical strategies that could genuinely add years to your life.

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From blue light blocking glasses to hydrogen water for your mitochondria, Liz shares the science-backed strategies that protect your circadian rhythm and support healthy ageing.

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What could reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke, lower inflammation, and make you less susceptible to depression? The answer, says nutritionist Emma Bardwell, is fibre.

Emma's back on the show by popular demand to explain why hitting 30 grams a day could transform everything from weight loss and mood to digestion and glowing skin – and the simple hacks that make it easy to hit that target. 

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It's one of the most confusing nutrition debates – should you be eating more salt or less? The answer might surprise you, because it depends on your lifestyle. If you're cooking from scratch or you're very active the advice is very different than if ultra-processed foods are part of your diet. Liz explains why salt isn't the enemy, the surprising signs that reveal whether you're getting too much or too little, and why drinking plenty of water might not be hydrating you properly at all.

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Dr Partha Nandi is a gastroenterologist who wants you to know that the key to preventing stroke, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's might not lie in the brain at all – it lies in the gut. He shares how inflammation in your gut today could be affecting your brain decades from now. And he reveals the five simple pillars that could help you protect your cognitive health for life.

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Always running low on energy? Herbal polypharmacist Schia Mitchell Sinclair says it might be time to kick the caffeine habit, and explore adaptogens instead.

This episode is brought to you by The Herbtender. If after hearing this conversation you want to try their supplements and herbal teas for yourself, you can use code LIZLOVES for 20% off your order.

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If you've been wondering whether your Reformer Pilates classes are doing enough for your bone strength, Liz has the answer – plus she settles the debate on full-fat versus skimmed milk and explains why it matters for midlife health.

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