Age Better with Liz Earle

Weight is about far more than the number on the scales. Registered dietitian Ashley Koff joins Liz to explain why we should be thinking about weight health rather than weight loss – and how body composition, metabolic health, hormones and digestion all play a role.

They discuss why weight can be a signal of what’s happening inside the body, and why this becomes particularly important during perimenopause and menopause, when hormonal changes can affect blood sugar, inflammation, muscle, bone and fat.

Ashley also explains why digestion and hydration are important for nutrient absorption, and shares advice on protein, electrolytes and optimising your water intake.

In this episode:
· Why weight health starts with your digestive tract
· Improving suboptimal digestion during perimenopause and menopause
· Is your weight a symptom of internal distress?
· How antibiotics and medications can impact weight management
· The importance of measuring bone, muscle, water and visceral fat
· Why digestion impacts absorption of nutrients and supplements
· Are stress, caffeine, sugar or alcohol cancelling out your water intake?
· How to take creatine for better absorption

More from Ashley:
· Follow Ashley on Instagram
· The Better Nutrition Programme
· Read Ashley’s book, Your Best Shot

Get in touch with a question for Liz:
· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:
· 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)
Content Writer: Lucy Parley
Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

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Wondering if those daily laps of the pool are enough to keep you strong as you age? Liz discusses the benefits of swimming for cardiovascular fitness and mobility – but explains why adding strength training to your routine is key for muscle maintenance and bone health.

Plus: Treating hormonal breakouts, improving the appearance of loose skin, why a low-histamine diet might help with itchy skin and what's causing recurrent breast cysts?

Also in this episode:

· Advice for treating hormonal acne
· How can I help my loose, crepey skin after weight loss?
· Why has menopause triggered itchy skin and hay fever?
· Should I be worried about HRT causing breast cysts?
· Does swimming count as resistance exercise?

Links in this episode:

· Balance app for tracking hormonal symptoms
· Podcast with Veronique Bataille on SPF use and skin health
· Azelaic acid formula for blemish-prone skin
· Skin + Me products for inflamed skin
· Podcast with Dr Clare Ashby on hormones and histamines
· Read What is histamine intolerance?
· DAO enzyme supplement
· Quercetin
· Luteolin
· Podcast with Professor Vik Khullar on mast cells, histamine and bladder issues
· Follow one of Liz’s workout routines
· Podcast with Dr Gabrielle Lyon on building muscle for longevity
· Ceramide body cream
· Niacinamide cream for face and body
· Read 6 ways to lift and firm crepey skin

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

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

More from Liz:

· 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)
Content Writer: Lucy Parley
Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

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Hormones affect far more than fertility and menopause – they play a vital role in everything from heart and brain health to strong bones and a balanced gut. Professor of endocrinology Mary Ryan joins Liz to explain why looking after our hormones means taking greater control of our everyday health.

They discuss how declining oestrogen during perimenopause and menopause can impact our entire body as we age, and why midlife is a significant time to take stock.

Mary also shares ways to support our hormonal system through diet, exercise, sleep and stress management and talks about the importance of clearing oestrogen from the body.

In this episode:
· Why the pituitary gland is hormone HQ
· The importance of balancing blood sugar for our cortisol levels
· How HRT can protect bone health
· The link between declining oestrogen and high blood pressure
· Why our hormonal system needs to be recharged like a phone
· Eating more fibre to produce happy hormones
· The risks associated with plastics and other endocrine disruptors
· How healthy bowel movements help remove excess oestrogen from the body
· Why vaginal oestrogen is an essential for women’s health

More from Mary:
· Follow Mary on Instagram
· Read Mary’s book, It’s Probably Your Hormones
· Buy tickets for Mary’s women’s health conference, Empower Her

Get in touch with a question for Liz:
· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:
· 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)
Content Writer: Lucy Parley
Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

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How can we address the visible signs of ageing, while ensuring the results still look natural? Liz is joined by Ouronyx aesthetics doctor Dr Maude Calveley to explore how facial fat, muscles and even bone structure change as we age.

They discuss subtle enhancements, from Botox to biostimulators, why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, and how a thoughtful, tailored treatment plan can leave you looking fresh, healthy – and the best version of you.

This episode is sponsored by Ouronyx, the home of mindful aesthetics. Find out more at ouronyx.com.

In this episode:
· What happens to our skin as we age
· How our bone structure and facial fat changes
· Ways to look like you instead of ‘done’
· The non-invasive treatments that subtly enhance skin
· Why your friend’s treatment might not work for you
· How to stimulate your skin to behave younger
· The importance of building a personalised treatment plan

Links mentioned in the episode:
· Ouronyx medical-led aesthetic care

More from Maude:
· Follow Dr Maude on Instagram

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)
Content Writer: Lucy Parley
Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

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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Do you find you’re struggling with self-discipline when it comes to healthy eating? Liz explores what drives us to reach for the biscuit tin – and shares ways to adapt your environment to reduce cravings without relying on willpower alone.

Plus: Is HRT making me constipated? What causes hair thinning in midlife, whether exosomes are worth adding to your skincare regime and advice for tackling adult acne.

In this episode:

· How can I be more disciplined with my eating?
· Does berberine reduce food cravings?
· Should I add exosomes to my beauty routine?
· Biofeedback therapy for a sluggish bowel
· Is HRT causing my constipation?
· A holistic approach to adult acne
· What causes hair thinning in midlife?
· Is pumpkin seed oil effective for hair growth?

Links in this episode:

· The Naked Pharmacy Saffrosun Calm
· The Better Menopause Better Metabolism
· Berberine
· Download the free Strong not skinny guide
· Podcast with Justine Masters on exosomes and microneedling
· Squatty Potty
· Use code LIZLOVES26 for 15% off BioCare Magnesium Citrate
· Read Constipation and menopause: easy ways to get things moving
· Skin + Me skincare for adult acne
· NHS guide to isotretinoin for adult acne
· Podcast with Dr Thivi Maruthappu on foods to help your skin
· Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser
· Read Menopause and hair loss – what you need to know

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

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

More from Liz:

· 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)
Content Writer: Lucy Parley
Head of Brand: Ellie Smith
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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