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 Sampson
• Clench No More mouth guard
• Leapfrog Immune - save 10% with LIZLOVES
• Ingenious Collagen+ - save 15% with LIZLOVES
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• 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

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Unsure whether your diet includes the right nutrition? Leading nutritionist Dominique Ludwig joins Liz to reveal why it's time stop counting calories, and what to focus on instead to eat well in midlife.

Dominique talks Liz through our changing nutritional needs, and how to identify the signs we might be low in certain nutrients.

They share practical advice on how to cut back on snacking, take a balanced look at weight loss injections, and share the key nutrients you should prioritise in midlife and beyond, plus the foods richest in them.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Follow Dominique Luwdig on Instagram
• Visit Dominique's website and learn more about her plans
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• 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

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On this podcast, Liz dives into bone broth vs collagen, contact dermatitis, insomnia - and looks at how long you can stay on HRT.

Liz answers Annie's question on whether bone broth or collagen supplements are better for muscles, skin, bones, and joints.

She also looks at strategies to soothe contact dermatitis for Olive, shares strategies to tackle sleep dysregulation for Paula and her husband, plus reveals whether you can really stay on HRT forever for JN.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Ancient + Brave Wild Collagen - save 20% with LIZLOVES
• Freja bone broths
• By Sarah skincare - save 20% with LIZLOVES
• BioCare Quercetin - save 15% with LIZLOVES25
• Wild Nutrition Omega 3 - save 15% with LIZLOVES
• BetterYou Vitamin D - save 15% with LIZLOVES
• Life Armour Drops of Slumber - save 15% with LIZLOVES
• The Better Menopause Better Night - save 20% with LIZLOVES
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comfor 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.

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With many midlife women being routinely prescribed mental health medications, speaker and writer Laura Delano joins Liz to help us make more informed decisions about these treatments.

Laura talks Liz through her childhood and being diagnosed with bipolar disorder as a teen, plus the many mental health medications she was prescribed that had little effect.

Laura also discusses the impact of being told she was 'treatment resistant', shares her advice on how to come off psychiatric drugs safely, and why, despite her experience, she is not anti-medication or anti-psychiatry.

Content warning: this episode contains frank conversation about suicide, which some listeners may find distressing.

In the UK, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Inner Compass Initiative
• Unshrunk by Laura Delano
• Follow Laura Delano on Instagram
• Debunking the chemical imbalance theory of depression, with Professor Joanna Moncrieff
• The truth about coming off antidepressants, with Dr Mark Horowitz
• Are women depressed or oppressed? – with Dr Linda Gask
• What chronic illness taught me, with Lily Earle
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• 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

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For this Q&A episode, Liz covers your queries on acne scarring, stress-related bloating, and hard water haircare.

Liz shares advice with Julie on treating acne scars, and helps Emma tackle bloating and irregular bowel movements.

And Liz also reveals how to keep hair healthy when living in a hard water area for Jessica.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% & Zinc 1% Oil Control Serum
• D.Thomas Clinic
• Wild Nutrition - save 15% with LIZLOVES
• The Naked Pharmacy - save 20% with LIZLOVES
• Ocushield - save 20% with LIZLOVES25
• Percy & Reed - save 15% with LIZLOVES
• Michael Van Clarke - save 15% with LIZLOVES
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comfor 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.

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Do you set health goals but then struggle to stick to them? Best-selling author Gretchen Rubin joins Liz to reveal how we can implement lasting change to help us eat well, better manage our weight and move more.

Liz and Gretchen discuss why goals often fail in midlife, plus why we should 'choose the bigger life' when making hard decisions. They chat through using the ‘power of convenience’ to our own advantage, such as with kicking unhealthy habits.

Gretchen also shares her non-negotiables for a better second half, including how she keeps to a low-carb diet and her morning must-dos.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Secrets of Adulthood by Gretchen Rubin
• Happier podcast with Gretchen Rubin
• Take Gretchen's quizzes
• The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
• Follow Gretchen on Instagram
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• 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

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Liz tackles your questions on sagging skin and wrinkles, essential oils, and when to take supplements.

Inside this episode, Liz takes a look at the health concerns of chewing gum, and discusses skincare strategies to deal with sagging and wrinkles in midlife for Karen.

She also covers essential oils for Ursula, and reveals the best times to take different supplements for Gwen.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Ingenious collagen - save 15% with LIZLOVES
• Ancient + Brave collagen - save 20% with LIZLOVES
• Love Liposomal hyaluronic acid - save 15% with LIZLOVES
• Living M Skincare - save 21% with LIZLOVES
• Aromatherapy Wellbeing Quick Guide by Liz Earle
• Neal's Yard Remedies Frankincense Cream - save 15% with LIZLOVES
• The Naked Pharmacy Marine Magnesium - save 20% with LIZLOVES
• Ancient & Brave True Omegas - save 20% with LIZLOVES
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• 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

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Feeling down, lethargic or lacking focus? Dietician Dr Emily Leeming joins Liz to reveal how to keep your brain happy through better food choices.

Emily reveals how and why we need to care for our gut microbes through our nutrition, the key signs of an unhappy gut (and what to look for in the loo!), and looks at the emerging science linking our gut and brain.

Liz and Emily also discuss how loved ones can impact our gut microbiome, what we should be eating every day for optimal gut and brain health, and why 30 plants per week might not be the right target after all...

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Genius Gut: 10 New Gut-Brain Hacks to Revolutionise Your Energy, Mood, and Brainpower by Dr Emily Leeming
• Follow Dr Emily Leeming on Instagram
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• 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

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