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 save time by cutting your workout in half.

In this episode:

· The importance of training for our later years

· How much cardio we really need

· Protecting heart and bone health

· How to exercise with pelvic floor weakness

· Do we need to lift heavy weights?

· Ways to cut your training session in half

Links mentioned in the episode:

· WHO guidance on physical activity

More from Elizabeth:

· Follow Elizabeth on Instagram

· Order Training For Your Old Lady Body

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

· Order Liz's new book – How to Age

· A Better Second Half

· Follow Liz on Instagram

· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Host: Liz Earle

Producer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production)

Social Media Manager: Naomi van Geelen

Content Writer: Lucy Parley

Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

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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 are

· Natural remedies to lift a low mood

· Does broken sleep count towards the recommended amount?

Links mentioned in the episode:

· Sleep Cycle app

· Balance Menopause app

· The Naked Pharmacy Saffrosun Calm

· Podcast with Professor Matthew Walker on longevity and sleep

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

· Order Liz's new book – How to Age

· A Better Second Half

· Follow Liz on Instagram

· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Host: Liz Earle

Producer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)

Social Media Manager: Naomi van Geelen

Content Writer: Lucy Parley

Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

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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 our day.

In this episode:

· How a lack of gut diversity is increasing our risk of disease

· Hugh welcomes a delivery of goats!

· Tips for making veg more interesting

· How to cope with gas and bloating

· Cheap and easy ways to add fibre to meals

More from Hugh:

· Follow Hugh on Instagram

· Order Hugh’s book High Fibre Heroes

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

· Order Liz's new book – How to Age

· A Better Second Half

· Follow Liz on Instagram

· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Host: Liz Earle

Producer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production)

Social Media Manager: Naomi van Geelen

Content Writer: Lucy Parley

Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

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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

· Travel-friendly HRT treatment

Links mentioned in the episode:

· NMN and other NAD-boosting supplements

· Urolithin A

· Liz’s go-to supplement routine

· Podcast with Dr Mo Enayat on leaky gut, cholesterol and peptides

· MV Skintherapy multiBALM

· HRT explained article

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

· Order Liz's new book – How to Age

· A Better Second Half

· Follow Liz on Instagram

· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Host: Liz Earle

Producer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)

Social Media Manager: Naomi van Geelen

Content Writer: Lucy Parley

Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

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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.

In this episode:

· The connection between mindset and metabolism

· The dangers of tracking health data with wearables

· Why perimenopausal women experience ‘sleep shame’

· How you can trick your hunger hormones

· Ways to rewire your wellbeing relationship

Links mentioned in the episode:

· Vitamin D3

· Creatine

· Magnesium

· Omega-3

· Podcast episode on the Mediterranean diet

More from Sarah Ann:

· Follow Sarah Ann on Instagram

· Listen to Sarah Ann's Live Well Be Well podcast

· Pre-order Sarah Ann’s book Healthy Shouldn’t Be This Hard

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

· Order Liz's new book – How to Age

· A Better Second Half

· Follow Liz on Instagram

· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Host: Liz Earle

Producer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production)

Social Media Manager: Naomi van Geelen

Content Writer: Lucy Parley

Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

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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

· Protecting yourself from falls as you get older

· Tips for staying hydrated when you don’t drink water

· What are NMN supplements and who should take them?

Links mentioned in the episode:

· NHS shared decision-making

· NICE menopause guidance

· Josh Wood PPD-free hair colour

· Article on the benefits of NMN

· NMN and other NAD-boosting supplements

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

· Order Liz's new book – How to Age

· A Better Second Half

· Follow Liz on Instagram

· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

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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 take to safeguard our health at every age.

In this episode:

· Why healthcare isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach

· The link between low oestrogen and Alzheimer’s

· Why HRT might protect you from heart disease

· Calculating your breast cancer risk

· Ways to future-proof your health

Links mentioned in the episode:

· NHS shared decision-making

· Calculating your breast cancer risk

· Lily Earle chronic pain coaching

More from Meghan:

· Follow Meghan on Instagram

· The New Rules of Women’s Health

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

• Order Liz's new book – How to Age

• A Better Second Half

• Follow Liz on Instagram

• Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

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