Episodes

  • Can LED face masks smooth wrinkles (and which colours are best)?

    Can LED face masks smooth wrinkles (and which colours are best)?
    Mar 30 2026
    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 different colours on an LED face mask do?• Liz's top tips for organising your wellbeing routine Links mentioned in the episode:• Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) – see Vaginal oestrogen could save your life• Tongue scraper• Electrolytes• Mouth tape• Sleep Cycle• MyFitnessPal• MyCircadian• Balance menopause app• STRETCHIT• NHS Couch to 5k• SISTERLY• Milk thistle• HRT• Article about supplements for midlife bone health• Guide to buying an LED face mask Get in touch with a question for Liz:• Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com• WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:• Preorder Liz’s new book – How to Age• A Better Second Half• Follow Liz on Instagram• Follow 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.
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    29 mins
  • Is alcohol doing more damage in midlife than you realise? – with Prof David Nutt

    Is alcohol doing more damage in midlife than you realise? – with Prof David Nutt
    Mar 27 2026

    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 – and more so in midlife

    · What’s actually causing your hangover (it’s not just dehydration)

    · How alcohol damages the gut and suppresses your immune system

    · When even one drink disrupts deep, restorative sleep

    · The brain chemical that makes us want to drink – and how to get it in other ways

    · What drives addiction and why so many people use alcohol to manage stress, anxiety and trauma

    · What cutting back for just one month can do for key health markers

    · The growing world of functional alcohol alternatives


    Links mentioned:

    · Liz’s previous podcast with Prof David Nutt

    · Drug Science

    · SENTIA drinks


    More from David

    · Follow David on X


    Get in touch with a question for Liz:

    • Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
    • WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

    More from Liz:

    • Preorder Liz’s new book, How to Age
    • A Better Second Half
    • Follow Liz on Instagram
    • Follow 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.

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    1 hr
  • The beauty advice I got completely wrong

    The beauty advice I got completely wrong
    Mar 23 2026
    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. In this episode:What beauty and wellness advice has Liz changed her mind about?Which foods help reduce inflammation in the body?Why do period pains get worse in perimenopause?Does oestrogen affect mood and anxiety during menopause?Can an oestrogen blood test tell you if your HRT is working?What is the difference between retinol and retinal?Links mentioned in the episode:Preorder How to Age for a change to win a red light panel (worth £595)Omega-3 MagnesiumMethylated B vitaminsEvening primrose oilExtra virgin olive oilCollagen peptidesRetinolBy Sarah Bakuchiol BoosterRenew + MeBalance menopause appComprehensive blood test Get in touch with a question for Liz:Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:Preorder Liz’s new book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramSome 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.
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    32 mins
  • Can your diet protect your brain from dementia? – with Dr Georgia Ede

    Can your diet protect your brain from dementia? – with Dr Georgia Ede
    Mar 20 2026

    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 issue with vegetable oils – and why Georgia says there's no good reason to eat them

    · The three eating plans Georgia recommends, and how to know which one is right for you


    More from Georgia

    · Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind

    · Follow Georgia on Instagram

    More from Liz:

    • Preorder Liz’s new book, How to Age
    • A Better Second Half
    • Follow Liz on Instagram
    • Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing 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.

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    56 mins
  • Collagen, seaweed and the nutrients that reverse skin ageing – with Dr Craig Rose

    Collagen, seaweed and the nutrients that reverse skin ageing – with Dr Craig Rose
    Mar 18 2026

    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.


    In this episode:

    -What iodine is and why many women aren't getting enough

    -Why iodine is so important for thyroid health - and what happens when levels are low

    -The energy skin, hair, nails, and metabolism benefits of optimal iodine levels

    -Why seaweed is one of the most natural and sustainable sources of iodine

    -Why collagen declines with age and how supplementation can support skin, hair, nails, and more

    -What to look for in a high quality collagen supplement


    Links mentioned:

    · Doctor Seaweed Collagen+

    · Take the 20-second iodine quiz


    More from Craig

    · Follow Doctor Seaweed on Instagram

    · Listen to the Diving Deep podcast


    Get in touch with a question for Liz:

    • Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
    • WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

    More from Liz:

    • Preorder Liz’s new book, How to Age
    • A Better Second Half
    • Follow Liz on Instagram
    • Follow 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.
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    15 mins
  • Which supplements do midlife women need?

    Which supplements do midlife women need?
    Mar 16 2026
    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 brittle during menopause, and what can you do about it? • How do you get more protein and fibre at every meal if you don’t like beans? • What can nutrigenomic DNA testing tell you about your health? • Can HRT replace contraception in midlife? Links mentioned in the episode:• Liz’s supplement masterclass• Omega-3 • Zinc• Iodine• B12• Collagen peptides• KEEO styling tool• Hair Gain styling products• Vitamin D• Magnesium• Creatine• Wild Nutrition• SISTERLY• Article about oxalic acid, oxalates, kale and spinach• Lifecode Gx nutrigenomic testing• Glutathione Get in touch with a question for Liz:• Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com• WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:• Preorder Liz’s new book – How to Age• A Better Second Half • Follow Liz on Instagram• Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramSome 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.
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    34 mins
  • Is a 'light deficiency' quietly ageing you faster? – with Professor Glen Jeffery

    Is a 'light deficiency' quietly ageing you faster? – with Professor Glen Jeffery
    Mar 13 2026

    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 difference to how you feel and age.


    In this episode:

    • Why infrared light is the most overlooked wavelength for human health
    • How LED lighting creates a "light deficiency" – and why Glen calls it modern-day scurvy
    • The profound effect light has on your mitochondria and energy production
    • Why morning light matters
    • What the research really says about red light face masks and infrared saunas
    • How changing your light environment could help regulate blood sugar and metabolism
    • The simple practical changes to make at home – and why Glen's first recommendation is to get a dog


    Links mentioned in the episode:

    • Anti blue light glasses


    Get in touch with a question for Liz:

    • Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
    • WhatsApp: 07518 471 846


    More from Liz:

    • Preorder Liz’s new book – How to Age
    • A Better Second Half
    • Follow Liz on Instagram
    • Follow 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.

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    52 mins
  • The one morning habit I'll never give up

    The one morning habit I'll never give up
    Mar 9 2026
    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.In this episode:What is the best morning habit for energy and better sleep?What causes perimenopausal dry skin and how can you treat it?How does alcohol affect your sleep cycle?How does stress affect your health and nervous system in midlife?Why does restless legs syndrome get worse at night and what actually helps?Links mentioned in the episode:Omega-3 ZincCollagen peptidesVitamin CNEX Skincare moisturiserRetinolMagnesiumElectrolytesMethylated B vitaminsL-theanine Better You magnesium flakesLavender essential oilLiz's article about shilajitGet in touch with a question for Liz:Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:Preorder Liz’s new book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramSome 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.
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    31 mins