The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show

Do you wear SPF every day? Consultant dermatologist Dr Veronique Bataille joins Liz to unpack whether daily sunscreen use and avoiding the sunshine does more harm than good.Veronique shares her advice for being skin aware and the signs of melanoma to keep on your radar.She also details the rise in skin issues among young women caused by excessive use of skincare products, and talks Liz through the evidence on whether we need to wear SPF50 all year round.They also cover whether vitamin D supplementation is equal to getting it from the sun, helpful ingredients for pigmentation, and skin conditions that the sun can actually be beneficial for.Links mentioned in the episode:It's Not All Sunshine - Non-sun-related Melanoma Risk-factorsAvoidance of sun exposure is a risk factor for all-cause mortalityA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave 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 showPlease 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.

This week, Liz considers coffee and cortisol, how to get eczema under control, the benefits of evening primrose oil in menopause, and how to eat well when on-the-go.Liz looks at coffee and cortisol, and whether we should delay our morning brew, and shares strategies to get eczema under control for another listener.Liz also answers Katie's question on evening primrose oil for breast tenderness, skin and mood, plus shares her top tips to make better food choices when on-the-go for an anonymous listener.Links mentioned in the episode:Liz on orzo Himalyan Shilajit - save 15% at HealfMust-have mature skincare ingredients - with Faiza HussainNEX Skincare - save 25% with LIZLOVESDry Skin and Eczema Wellbeing Quick Guide by Liz EarleSunlighten - save 10% with LIZLOVESVital Oils by Liz EarleEfamol Evening Primrose OilEasy no bake berry energy ballsBanana, peanut butter and oat cookiesRaw nutter ginger energy ballsA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave 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 showPlease 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.

Unsure how to eat well in menopause? Broadcaster and menopause campaigner Mariella Frostrup joins Liz to reveal the food choices to make for menopause support, along with healthy and easy recipe ideas to boot.Liz and Mariella discuss misinformation surrounding peri- and menopause, push back against meno-washing, plus share what needs to be done to move menopause care on.They also chat through how to best support your body through this life transition with better food choices, and detail their meal-prep recipe ideas.Links mentioned in the episode:Menolicious: Eat Your Way to a Better Menopause, by Mariella FrostrupCracking the Menopause by Mariella FrostrupMenopause Mandate 2025 surveyA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave 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 showPlease 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.

Liz tackles your queries on cervical polyps, supplements for elderly parents, natural alternatives to weight loss jabs, and mushroom coffee.There's a question from Diane on vaginal oestrogen and cervical polyps, and another from Aurora how to support aging parents with their health in later life.Liz also looks at reactions to weight loss injections for Karen and shares natural alternatives to support metabolism and weight management. She also takes a deep dive into whether mushroom coffee is a wellness trend that's worth the hype for Kathy.Links mentioned in the episode:Strong bones save lives, with Kate MuirAvoid osteoporosis and frailty, with Dr Vonda WrightThe Better Metabolism - save 20% with LIZLOVESLiz on why she loves orzoHifas da Terra mushroom supplementsBristol Fungarium mushroom tinctures - save 15% with LIZLOVESA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave 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 showPlease 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.

Struggle to maintain a healthy weight, despite doing all the 'right' things? Lifestyle medicine doctor and GP Dr Camilla Stokholm joins Liz to reveal why we shouldn't let calories distract us from the quality of our food.Camilla shares her experience with rapid weight gain, IBS and hormonal acne, and shares why our gut microbiome might be key to losing excess fat.Liz and Camilla also dig deep into hunger hormones and how chronic stress can make it difficult to maintain a healthy weight, plus share glucose hacks to support your metabolism in midlife.Links mentioned in the episode:What Your Doctor Eats, by Dr Camilla StokholmFollow Camilla on InstagramThe Diet Myth, by Dr Tim SpectorA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave 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 showPlease 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.

Liz is back answering your questions on vaginal atrophy, vitamin C, sugar cravings, and wellness retreats.For one anonymous listener, Liz looks at what be done to help vaginal atrophy (also known as genitourinary syndrome of menopause or GSM), and shares her favourite vitamin C supplements for Debra.Liz also answers a question from Eleanor on cravings, satiety and energy during perimenopause, and another on the best wellness retreats for Nicki.Links mentioned in the episode:YES Vaginal MoisturisersSylk natural intimate lubricantsTransform your sexual pleasure in midlife, with Sam EvansAltrient Lipsomal Vitamin C - save 10% with LIZLOVESThe Naked Pharmacy Immune Hero (vitamin C) - save 20% with LIZLOVESBuchinger Wilhelmi Clinic Yeotown Wellness retreatsPalazzo Fiuggi medical spaPelagoni Club PACE Wellness weeksSha Wellness CentresA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave 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 showPlease 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.

Want glowier skin, lowered inflammation and improved cardiovascular health? Dr Joy Hussain joins Liz on this podcast to reveal the sweaty secret to better all-round health in midlife.Liz and Joy discuss how sauna use can improve our cardiovascular system, how infra-red light can de-age the skin, and Joy shares why you should pay more attention to how you sweat as a metric for good health.The episode also digs into infrared saunas, the potential benefits for inflammation and autoimmune conditions, plus how the practice can boost our skin. Liz also shares how heat has personally helped her family.Links mentioned in the episode:Health with JoyExpress interest in participating in studiesSunlighten - save 10% with LIZLOVESA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave 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 showPlease 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.

This week, Liz covers your questions on HRT and breast tenderness, non-negotiable beauty rules, sore thumbs, seed oils versus beef tallow, and dry skin body brushing.Liz unpacks why HRT may cause breast tenderness for Anna, and looks at concerns surrounding seed oils and beef fat for Amanda.There's also another question on dealing with painful thumbs in midlife, plus Liz shares the beauty advice she wished she'd known sooner for Saskia, and her dry body brushing techniques for Marj.Links mentioned in the episode:Unbreakable by Dr Vonda WrightThe Naked Pharmacy Natruflex (turmeric) - save 20% with LIZLOVESBalance Menopause appDry skin body brushingA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave 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 showPlease 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.

Running on empty? Feeling disconnected? Clinical psychologist and EMDR consultant Dr Claire Plumbly joins Liz to help you bounce back from burnout and overwhelm.Claire walks Liz through the three signs you're burnt out (and why these often blur with menopause symptoms), and how big T and little T traumas may impact our behaviours.Claire also chats to Liz about our flight-or-fight response, and breaks down the role of our vagus nerve and nervous system, drawing on the Polyvagal Theory. She also shares simple strategies to self-soothe.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Dr Claire Plumbly on InstagramBurnout: how to manage your nervous system before it manages youDr Claire Plumbly websiteHow EMDR therapy can help heal trauma, with Dr Cheryl CrossDo you need a digital detox? - with Elaine KasketA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave 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 showPlease 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.

Liz is shining a light on memory and mood concerns in menopause, UPF-free meal ideas, facial puffiness, creatine for weight gain, and hormone harvesting.Liz shares unprocessed sauce and dressing recipes for Sarah, and helps another listener with her options for low mood and poor memory in menopause.She also reveals tips for Diana on how to deal with a puffy face, looks at creatine for midlife tummy weight gain for Mia, and takes a dive into how hormones are 'harvested' for HRT. Links mentioned in the episode:NICE GuidelinesFumiko Takatsu Face Yoga MethodDanielle Collins Face Yoga ExpertA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave 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 showPlease 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.

With one in two women expected to have an osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime, orthopaedic surgeon Dr Vonda Wright reveals the steps to take now to protect ourselves from this reality - and instead age with power.Liz and Vonda discuss how we can invest in both our physical and mental resilience to avoid osteoporosis, immobility, joint pain and bone fractures in later life, plus how motherhood, menopause, vaping and smoking impact our bones.Vonda shares the major exercise change to make to improve our strength, and the foods to prioritise to ensure you're getting enough calcium and protein (plus other essential nutrients you need) for your bones and muscles.This episode is currently only available to subscribers of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show+. Subscribe via Apple for ad-free listening and 24 hour early access to each weekly episode.Links mentioned in the episode:Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Ageing with Power by Vonda WrightFollow Vonda Wright on InstagramOestrogen Matters by Avrum BlumingWhat is oestrogen and why it matters, with Professor Avrum BlumingThe midlife muscle crisis, with Dr Gabrielle LyonRoyal Osteoporosis SocietyA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave 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 showPlease 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.

This week, Liz Earle covers your questions on probiotics and UTIs, vitamin D dosage, fluoride toothpaste, and HRT mineral depletion.Liz shares beneficial probiotic strains and lifestyle strategies for UTIs in midlife for one listener, plus looks at whether you can get too much vitamin D for Sue.She also gives her thoughts on fluoride toothpaste for Amy, and considers whether hormone replacement therapy can deplete our minerals.Links mentioned in the episode:What you need to know about UTIs - YouTubeThe Naked Pharmacy Gut Love - save 20% with code LIZLOVESYour Supplements D-MannoseOptibac For WomenSigns you’re low in these midlife nutrients, with Dominique LudwigLifecode GX genetic testingBetterYou Vitamin D sprays - save 15% with LIZLOVESAre water filters worth it? - YouTubeA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave 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 showPlease 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.

How do we know if our skincare is working? Cosmetic scientist Faiza Hussain joins Liz for this podcast to reveal the science-backed ingredients that will enhance your skin's longevity.Faiza walks Liz through innovative skincare delivery systems, such as liposomal and nano-technology, and the science behind neurocosmetics, plus how melanin impacts the efficacy of 'anti-ageing' products. They also take a deep dive into next-generation ingredients for ageing skin, such as peptides, tranexamic acid, and gluthatione - and the ones to avoid! Links mentioned in the episode:NEX Skincare - save 25% with code LIZLOVESFollow NEX Skincare on InstagramA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave 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 showPlease 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.

This week, Liz investigates your questions on HRT dosage, lactoferrin and colostrum, the Mediterranean diet, and creatine.Liz looks at safe levels and absorption of HRT for Christine, and lactoferrin vs colostrum for Tiff, plus shares more supplement suggestions for heavy periods.For an anonymous listener, Liz dives into the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet for inflammation. She also reveals how Pam can incorporate creatine into her routine, despite having a sensitive tummy, and shares what can be done about fragile, thinning skin in the genital area.Links mentioned in the episode:The secret to slowing ageing, with Sandra KaufmannLeapfrog Immune (contains lactoferrin) - save 10% with LIZLOVESPromix Nutrition's Creatine - save 15% at Healf through this linkARTAH Essential Creatine - save 15% with LIZLOVESA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave 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 showPlease 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.

Unsure about injectables? Facialist Justine Masters joins Liz to spill on how we can get clear, plump and glowing skin at any age without surgeries or tweakments.Justine reveals her inside-out approach to skincare, and shares alternatives to injectables such as microneedling to boost collagen, taping for fine lines and cupping for extra radiance.Liz and Justine also share their top ingredients for mature skin, such as peptides and exosomes, and discuss whether retinols may be falling out of fashion.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow The Alternative Facialist on InstagramThe Alternative Facialist websiteFushi Wellbeing castor oil Facial cupping setSports and muscle tapeA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave 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 showPlease 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.

Liz is back tackling your questions on whether it's ever too late to start HRT, emotional eating habits, unwanted facial hair, and creatine.Liz looks at genetic testing, tinnitus and menopause, and whether it's ever too late to start hormone replacement therapy for Carmel.She also shares strategies to help stop Sue's emotional and binge eating habits from holding her back in midlife.Liz also delves into unwanted facial hair that appears in midlife for Jo and the benefits of creatine for Mitch.Links mentioned in the episode:Lifecode GXBetterYou spray supplements - save 15% with LIZLOVESReduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease, with Patrick HolfordHow EMDR therapy can help heal trauma, with Dr Cheryl CrossTweezerman tweezersFollow Lily Earle on InstagramA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave 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 showPlease 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.

Do you struggle with an inflammatory skin condition or want a more radiant complexion? Renowned dermatologist Dr Nicholas Perricone joins Liz to reveal the nutrition and lifestyle tweaks we should make to improve our skin health.Liz and Nicholas discuss foods that can inflame our skin (and others that can calm it), Nicholas' three-day nutritional facelift, and the 'beauty molecule'.Nicholas also shares his thoughts on red light therapy and sunlight for skin, plus reveals why hydrogen water might be the simplest skincare strategy yet.Links mentioned in the episode:The Beauty Molecule by Dr Nicholas PerriconeDr Nicholas Perricone's three-day dietFollow Dr Nicholas Perricone on InstagramReversing your biological age, with Dr Nichola Conlon (podcast on NAD+)A Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave 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 showPlease 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.

This week, Liz takes on your questions on osteoporosis, midlife anxiety, relief for dry eyes, cold water exposure, and curbing chocolate cravings.Liz looks at the benefits of HRT for osteoporosis, plus shares strategies to protect our bones for Susan, covers strategies for midlife anxiety for an anonymous listener, and helps Gail get relief for her dry eyes in midlife.With cold showers, ice baths and intermittent fasting all surging in popularity, Liz looks at whether these trends are really suited to midlife women for Michelle, and reveals how to kick a chocolate habit for Jane.Links mentioned in the episode:Menopause and anxiety, with Dr Rebecca LewisBalance Menopause AppPeep Club Instant Relief Eye Spray and Heated Eye Wand - save 15% with LIZLOVESHow to protect your eye health, with Dr Elizabeth HawkesA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave 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 showPlease 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.

Want to glow from within? Nutritional therapist Sarah Bayliss joins Liz for this podcast on energising our bodies, minds and souls through nutrition, sunlight and balanced routines.Liz and Sarah chat through what to eat to give our skin its healthiest glow, how to build a plate of food, and whether it is more detrimental to get too much sun or too little sun.They also detail sustainable lifestyle changes we can make to improve our health, such as upping our protein and shifting our routines with the seasons.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Sarah on InstagramBuy Do Nourish: How to eat for resilienceVisit Sarah's websiteA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave 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 showPlease 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.

In this podcast, Liz unpacks your questions on HRT and weight, micro-plastics in dentalcare, skin-boosting supplements, and sticking to healthy habits when life gets busy.Liz looks at whether hormone replacement therapy can cause weight gain or weight loss in midlife for Elaine, takes a deep dive into micro-plastics in dental products for Tessa, and highlights the skin benefits of astaxanthin for Jay.And Liz also shares strategies to ensure we stick to our healthy habits when we feel like we are being pulled in every direction for Alex.Links mentioned in the episode:The truth about gum disease and Alzheimer’s, with Dr Victoria SampsonClench No More mouth guardLeapfrog Immune - save 10% with LIZLOVES Ingenious Collagen+ - save 15% with LIZLOVESA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave 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 showPlease 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.