Age Better with Liz Earle

How can we nourish ourselves in our 50s and beyond without the overwhelm of diet advice? Liz is joined by Dr Mandy Leonhardt, GP and nutritional consultant for supplement brand SISTERLY, to explore how our nutrient needs change with age. They discuss the essential vitamins and minerals women need at this stage of life, and how supplements can help fill the gaps and take the pressure off optimising every plate.This episode is sponsored by SISTERLY, who are offering listeners of the show 10% off purchases at sisterlylab.com when you use the code LIZLOVES at checkout.In this episode:How hormonal shifts can lead to poorer nutrient absorptionWhy restricted eating reduces our intake of essential vitamins and mineralsTips for simplifying healthy habits and bringing enjoyment back to eatingWhy your supplement stack might be too muchHow getting calcium from food is superior to supplementsLinks mentioned in the episode:SISTERLY The Elevator multivitamin – USE CODE LIZLOVES FOR 10% OFFMore from Mandy and SISTERLY: Follow Mandy on InstagramFollow SISTERLY on InstagramMore about SISTERLYGet in touch with a question for Liz:Email: [email protected]: 07518 471 846More from Liz:Order Liz's new book – How to AgeA Better Second HalfFollow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz Earle Producers: Anouszka Tate and Hannah Fisher (Fresh Air Production) Content Writer: Lucy Parley Head of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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.

Is a low-fat diet really the best choice for women looking to manage their weight and cholesterol in midlife? Liz explains why she prefers whole, naturally satisfying foods over many low-fat alternatives, which can contain added sugars and fillers to replace lost flavour. She also explores the role of healthy fats and how to make more informed choices to support a healthy metabolism.Plus: Advice for skin pigmentation, supporting your skin and body when oestrogen isn’t an option, why cholesterol isn't the bad guy and has my HRT stopped working?Also in this episode:Explaining cholesterol: the difference between LDL and HDL How changing hormones impact cholesterol and weightWhy our body and brain need cholesterolWhat’s causing my skin pigmentation?How menopause changes where we store fatDoes testosterone help a flagging libido?How to support your body and skin health when you can’t take oestrogenCan HRT stop working?Want to try anything Liz mentioned? Find all the products and resources from this episode here on our website.Get in touch with a question for Liz: Email: [email protected]: 07518 471 846More from Liz:How To AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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.

We’ve been sold the idea that retirement is the ultimate goal, but could stopping work abruptly leave us feeling bored, isolated and without purpose? Lyndsey Simpson, founder of 55/Redefined, joins Liz to explore why gradually cutting back on work while bringing more interests into our lives might be healthier for us.They discuss why working longer doesn’t have to mean staying in the same job and why purpose, connection, mental stimulation and independence are key for ageing well.Lyndsey also shares advice for designing a fulfilling next chapter, from retraining and volunteering to over-50s apprenticeships and dipping your toe back into the workplace.In this episode:Is retiring too soon bad for our health?The power of purpose for a positive and resilient outlookHow to plan a fulfilling life after retirementWays to find purpose and routine when you’re not working Are you really craving retirement or do you just need something to change?The advantages of an ageing workforce How entrepreneurs over 60 are more successful than under-30sAdvice for getting back into the workplace The industries crying out for female midlife talent Apprenticeships for the over-50sHow to rediscover your ‘what’ and ‘why’Links mentioned in the episode:The Beyond Midlife CommissionBookmark Reading CharityMore from Lyndsey:Follow Lyndsey on InstagramFollow The Age Rebellion on InstagramRead The Age RebellionMore about 55/Redefined Get in touch with a question for Liz: Email: [email protected]: 07518 471 846More from Liz:How To AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz Earle Producer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production) Content Writer: Lucy Parley Head of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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 is regularly asked what age is too late to consider HRT and explores the benefits and risks of starting after 60. She explains how body identical patches and gels have moved on from older tablet forms of HRT and talks about how vaginal oestrogen can offer relief from dryness, discomfort and UTIs.Plus: advice for dating in later life, exercising safely after injury, ways to treat sebaceous filaments and what to do if you’re struggling to lose weight after 60.Also in this episode:The realities of dating after 50 Dating websites versus appsShould I exercise with a pelvic floor condition?Why you might be struggling to lose weight after 60Tips for maintaining a healthy weight in midlifeWhen is the best time to start HRT?Is it blackheads or something else?Want to try anything Liz mentioned? Find all the products and resources from this episode here on our website.Get in touch with a question for Liz: Email: [email protected]: 07518 471 846More from Liz:How To AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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.

How can we cut through the noise of the beauty industry and find products that genuinely deliver? Beauty experts Jo Fairley and Sarah Stacey join Liz to share the skincare, makeup and haircare heroes rated by thousands of women over 30 years for their go-to guide, The Beauty Bible.They discuss where it’s worth spending your money and highlight the power of getting the foundations right, from sleep and hydration to a good cleansing routine.Jo and Sarah also talk about the importance of consistency when trying new products and share simple beauty tips, from a DIY facial massage to a quick weekly hair mask.In this episode:The products most rated by real women over 30 years of trialsWhat exactly is micellar water and how does it work?The budget makeup brands that make the cut The luxury skincare treats worth investing inWhy consistency is key when it comes to skincareShould we be looking for ‘clean’ beauty products?The lifestyle basics and wellbeing tips that make the products work harderWhy massaging in products helps reduce puffinessHow to use a gua sha facial tool Why healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp Links mentioned in the episode:L’Occitane Immortelle Divine CreamErborian CC Dull Correct Cream Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing BalmGuerlain Mitsouko EDP Icon skincare 4711 fragrance Podcast with Alice Hart-Davis on tweakments and skin ageingPodcast with Dr Mark Horowitz on coming off antidepressantsMore from Jo and Sarah:Follow The Beauty Bible on InstagramRead The Beauty Bible: Iconic EditionMore about the College of Medicine Beyond Pills CampaignGet in touch with a question for Liz: Email: [email protected]: 07518 471 846More from Liz:How To AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz Earle Producer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production)Content Writer: Lucy Parley Head of Brand: Ellie SmithSome 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.