The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show

In a menopause muddle? In this Menopause Day special, Liz sits down to answer YOUR questions on the menopause - from HRT conundrums to body image worries.

In this episode, Liz gives advice to Valentine on whether she should take HRT despite having no menopause symptoms, answers Jane's question on whether she can start HRT at age 60, helps Julie to find the right type of HRT for her, and shares advice on vaginal oestrogen for Jane.

Meanwhile, Liz covers pelvic floor and prolapse for Lesley, helps Tina with breast pain and her body image worries, shares her own personal experience with HRT for Sophia, and reveals an ideal menopausal breakfast for Jo.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Purchase Oestrogen Matters by Avrum Bluming
• Visit the Balance website
• Purchase the Pelvic Floor Bible by Jane Simpson
• Purchase Me & My Menopausal Vagina by Jane Lewis
• Listen to our podcast with Gabrielle Lyon on protein
• Listen to our podcast with Dr Rachel Rubin on vaginal oestrogen
• Listen to our podcast with Dr Milli Raizada on hormone health
• Listen to our podcast with Dr Louise Newson on the practicalities of HRT
• Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Email us your questions at [email protected]

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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.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Listen to the Midpoint podcast
• Follow Gabby Logan on Instagram
• Follow Liz on Instagram
• Email us your questions at [email protected]

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Do you snore at night? GP, functional breathing practitioner, and therapeutic life coach Dr Louise Oliver shares how we can ensure we’re breathing efficiently to keep us as healthy as possible during menopause and beyond.

Liz and Louise discuss menopausal snoring, how changing our breathing in the day can help us at night, and whether mouth taping works.

The episode also covers managing and understanding air hunger, how our hormones may be impacting our breathing, and simple exercises we can use to self-soothe.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Follow Dr Louise Oliver on Instagram
• Visit Dr Louise Oliver's website
• Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle

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Want to know what's actually causing your ill health? Pete Williams, founder of Functional Medicine Associates, returns for a follow up to last week's episode to share how functional medicine can tackle the root causes of poor health rather than just treating the symptoms.

Pete reveals the importance of prioritising oral health to protect our brain health, how we can reduce inflammation in the body, and why we need a little bit of stress to stay well.

Pete also talks through methylation and how we can support this process, vitamin D deficiency, plus how fitness tracking can predict overall health and longevity.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Follow Pete Williams on Instagram
• Visit the Functional Medicine Associates website
• Listen to our podcast on understanding functional medicine with Pete Williams
• Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle

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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.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Follow Anna Machin on Instagram
• Purchase Why We Love: The New Science Behind Our Closest Relationships
• Email us your questions at [email protected]
• Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle

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