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Can a 'magic pill' can fix the obesity epidemic - or are we creating even more problems? Author Johann Hari joins Liz on this podcast to discuss the benefits - and 12 potential risks - of new weight loss drugs, such as Ozempic.
Johann reveals his motivations to use weight loss drugs personally, plus talks through shocking statistics on the realities of being overweight on our health.
He also shares some of the positive effects that may come with these anti-obesity drugs beyond fat loss, along with the risks - including malnutrition and eating disorders.
Meanwhile, Liz questions the true cost to our health here and whether we’re opening a Pandora’s box of unknown adverse effects when considering these drugs.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains bad language and frank chat about suicide, sexual assault, and eating disorders, so please take care while listening.
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Do you struggle with urinary tract infections (UTIs)? Dr Kate Stephens, a doctor of microbiology specialising in the human microbiome, joins Liz to share how we can better support our vaginal microbiome and avoid recurring UTIs.
In this episode, brought to you in partnership with Optibac, Kate and Liz discuss the common causes of UTIs and why perimenopause and menopause often leave us more vulnerable to them.
Liz and Kate talk through the best bacteria strains for intimate health, and address old wives’ tales - like whether cranberry juice can fight a UTI.
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Have we become too shy of the sun or are we right to be extra cautious? Dr Leland Stillman joins Liz to share why he believes current advice about sun exposure is only skin deep.
Leland discusses his perspective on how light impacts our eyes and our overall wellbeing, and Liz questions whether we can really avoid damaging our skin when seeking more sunlight.
Leland shares how he keeps his skin safe in the sun plus how light may impact the gut, while Liz asks whether a vitamin D supplement is the same as getting it from light itself.
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You’ve likely heard of pre-diabetes. But what about post-diabetes? Serial entrepreneur and Wild Fit founder Eric Edmeades joins Liz to share why we need to change our approach to type 2 diabetes - along with the practical changes needed to reverse it.
Liz and Eric discuss why we should view type 2 diabetes as more of an injury rather than a disease with a life-long sentence, plus why it’s important to distinguish between pre- and post-diabetic in healthcare plans.
They also cover the benefits of ketosis and autophagy, the importance of cutting down on sugar for our health, and other lifestyle changes that we can make to cut the risk of pre-diabetes.
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Do you struggle with keeping mould at bay in your home? Functional medicine pharmacist Dr John Kim joins Liz to take a deep dive into the impacts mould may be having on our health.
Inside this episode, John and Liz discuss whether everyday household mould might be the cause of sickness, and how mould could have even played a role in Liz’s daughter's own ill-health over the years.
John and Liz also cover how to avoid mould getting inside food - such as coffee and grains - why juice cleanses can't actually detox the body effectively, and other endocrine disruptors that may be lurking in our homes.
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With one in 11 people over 65 currently suffering from dementia in the UK, Liz chats with Patrick Holford, founder of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition, to learn how we can reduce our risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Patrick, who is also the chief executive of the Food for the Brain Foundation, talks Liz through the role omega-3s and B vitamins play in protecting our brains, and they also discuss 30 factors associated with a heightened risk of Alzheimer's.
Liz and Patrick cover foods to include in your diet, such as eggs and nuts, and the foods to avoid (spoiler: sugar!), plus key supplements that might help to protect our brains from cognitive decline.
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How much thought do you give to your dreams? Neurosurgeon and neuroscientist Dr Rahul Jandial joins Liz to reveal what your dreams are really trying to tell you.
Liz and Rahul unpack where our dreams stem from, what recurring ones actually mean, and how what we dream about at night can impact our capabilities during the day.
The episode also covers 'sleep pressure', techniques that can enhance our dreams, and whether doctors can use our dreams as diagnostic tools.
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In a midlife muddle and in desperate need of direction? To celebrate the launch of her new book, A Better Second Half, Liz Earle sits down to answer YOUR questions on how to thrive in midlife - from weight loss to veganism and beauty routines to new relationships.
Liz answers Sue’s question on how to get a handle on midlife weight gain, advises Claire on why she shouldn’t turn vegan like her daughter, and covers all things protein and intermittent fasting for L.Odile.
Liz also reveals how Zereen can create a supplement plan that works for her and the key nutrients we need in midlife, and shares advice with Samantha on keeping consistent with her wellness journey when in a new relationship.
Liz offers advice to Zoe on how to find a sense of purpose in midlife, and which products can help Emma achieve her skin goals.
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Want to know how to truly thrive in midlife for your best years yet? Esteemed broadcaster and podcaster Gabby Logan turns the tables on Liz on this podcast, to discover her secrets to help you dial back your age for a longer, happier and healthier life.
On this special episode celebrating Liz's new book, Liz opens up to Gabby about her own journey to a 'better second half', and shares practical, easy and economical advice to help you navigate midlife with confidence.
Liz and Gabby talk effective exercise and nutrition (and why it doesn't need to be complicated!), the lesser-known symptoms of menopause which they both experienced, and how epigenetics can help you better understand your body.
This episode also covers HRT and hormonal health, sex and relationships in midlife, plus how to find purpose and identity as you age.
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Have you ever used some form of hormonal contraception? Kate Muir, documentary maker, investigative journalist and women's health expert, joins Liz to share what the contraceptive pill is really doing to our health - from our sex drive to our mood.
Inside this episode, Kate shares what prompted her concerns about the pill, and why more attention should be paid to the synthetic hormones commonly used in this type of contraception - just like the push for body identical HRT (hormone replacement therapy) for midlife women.
Liz and Kate discuss the mental health outcomes of female contraceptives such as the pill, the coil and the injection, plus talk through why women don't actually need to take a break from their contraception for a bleed (despite being told otherwise!)
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What role does food play in preventing and treating cancer? Food journalist and BBC broadcaster Sheila Dillon joins Liz to reveal why she wants food to feature more heavily in conversations about cancer.
Sheila shares her own experience of Multiple Myeloma (MM), a cancer of the bone marrow, and how her approach to treatment differed from her sister’s, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Sheila also talks through the changes she made to her diet during this time, and discusses with Liz the potent powers of natural medicinals, such as turmeric and medicinal mushrooms.
Liz and Sheila cover the impact of pesticides, the role diet can play in cancer prevention, plus how we can cut down on ultra-processed foods - and why this must be a priority.
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Stuck in a rut? Guilty of repeating the same bad habits? Always find yourself in the same arguments with loved ones? Therapist Emma Reed Turrell joins Liz on this episode to help you figure out how to stop repeating the same patterns of unhelpful behaviour and finally break the cycle.
Emma shares why identifying blind spots and thought super-highways are crucial to self-development, plus how we can better understand the four blind spot people profiles: The Gladiator, The Bridge, The Hustler and The Rock.
Liz reveals what blind spot profile she most identifies with and why, while Emma discusses how we can avoid passing unhelpful behaviours to our children and how to mitigate blind spots in our personal and professional lives.
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Want in on the secrets to healthy and glowing skin in midlife? Dr Lubna Khan-Salim joins Liz to share why beauty isn't about being wrinkle-free, but more about retaining strength, vitality and suppleness.
Lubna, a surgeon specialising in cosmetic aesthetics, discusses why, like Liz does too, she loathes the term anti-ageing, what changes you might notice in your skin in menopause, plus why you should nourish your body from within before considering tweakments.
The episode also puts the lens on new skincare treatments, beauty bio-hacking and epigenetics, and why social media skincare trends such as ‘glass skin’ might be doing more harm than good for our complexions.
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Are you a worrier? Or perhaps prone to mood swings? You might learn a thing or two from the ancient Stoic philosophers, says journalist Brigid Delaney. Listen in as Brigid talks Liz through the core principles and values of Stoicism, how to achieve an enduring tranquillity known as Ataraxia, and simple ways to lead a more calm and drama-free life.
Liz and Brigid also discuss why dizzying highs often mean devastating lows (and how we can aim for a more moderate middle ground), plus other helpful exercises practiced by Stoic philosophers, such as negative visualisation and journaling.
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How do you keep hope alive in hard times? Lily Earle, Liz's eldest daughter, joins Liz on this podcast for Mother's Day to share what helped on her journey through chronic pain to better health.
Lily talks to Liz about her years of health struggles, and the realities of living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, chronic migraine, cluster headaches, MCAS, and seronegative inflammatory arthritis.
Lily shares her pain of pregnancy loss, how some medications added to her health struggles, plus how sorrow and joy can co-exist.
They also covered how medicinal cannabis, The Lightning Process, fasting and hyperbaric oxygen therapy may be beneficial for those struggling with chronic pain and autoimmune conditions.
And the episode ends with some very exciting news for the whole family!
Content warning - this episode contains discussion of pregnancy loss.
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Curious about your hormonal health? GP and lifestyle medicine doctor Dr Milli Raizada joins Liz to share how we can positively impact our hormones through our lifestyle choices.
In this episode, Milli shares her own personal struggles with her hormones, talks through PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) and PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), and discusses how we can make our hormones work for us, rather than against us.
Liz and Milli also cover endocrine disruptors in common household items, symptoms of oestrogen dominance, and simple lifestyle tweaks to look after our hormone health in midlife.
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Do you weight train? Functional medicine practitioner Dr Gabrielle Lyon joins Liz to share why your health and longevity may be determined by having too little muscle rather than too much fat.
Gabrielle and Liz discuss how skeletal muscle mass can impact your immune system, brain cells, and hormones, plus they cover the benefits of a high protein diet and how else to protect our muscles as we age.
The episode also dives into the relationship between body composition, waist circumference, and brain volume. And Gabrielle also talks through why she believes resistance training should be prescribed by doctors to patients.
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What does love mean to you? Evolutionary anthropologist Anna Machin joins Liz to take a deep dive into the science of love - and how it can help us to live longer.
Liz and Anna talk through what’s going on in our brains when we love and the neurochemicals involved here, plus how love affects our physical and mental health.
The episode also covers the evolutionary purpose of love for humans, how it changes as we age, the different attachment styles, and whether it’s possible to die of a broken heart.
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How much attention do you pay to the health and care of your vulva and vagina?
Sex toy shop owner and former nurse Sam Evans joins Liz to share how we can increase our sexual pleasure while avoiding pain and irritation.
Sam and Liz discuss what to look for - and avoid - when choosing an intimate lubricant, and how to work the 'slide and glide' lube method. Plus Sam shares the personal story that led her to founding her company, Jo Divine.
The episode also covers the vaginal microbiome and how to stay clean 'down there', the benefits of vaginal oestrogen, how to have safe sex in midlife, and why it matters what material our sex toys are made from.
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How do you look after your own mental health? Psychotherapist Owen O’Kane joins Liz on this podcast to share exactly how we can become our own therapist by setting aside just 10 minutes every day.
Liz and Owen discuss small and manageable tweaks that we can make to form healthier perspectives and shift negative thought patterns. And they also cover how understanding your story and why you’re struggling can be revolutionary to your mindset.
Owen talks through the differences between thoughts and feelings and why he thinks everyone could benefit from therapy. Plus, he shares his personal experience of therapy and what it was like growing up in The Troubles in Northern Ireland.
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