The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show – Details, episodes & analysis

You will have heard of menopause, but what about thyroid-pause? Dr Amie Hornaman, who is known as the thyroid fixer, joins Liz to help midlife women with thyroid issues get their lives back.

Amie shares her own experience of thyroid problems, and walks us through common indicators that you may have an underactive or overactive thyroid, such as weight struggles, hair changes or brain fog.

And Amie also reveals why thyroid issues are far more common in midlife than you might think, and shares lifestyle changes that may help here.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Follow Amie on Instagram
• Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Email us your questions at [email protected]

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Did you know that 90% of women experience menstrual abnormalities or pelvic problems in their lifetime? Gynaecologist Dr Karen Tang joins Liz to share why any pain you're feeling in your pelvic area deserves to be taken seriously.

Karen reveals the reasons why we just don't know the causes of common gynaecological conditions like endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (also known as PCOS). Liz and Karen highlight medical misogyny and how we can better advocate for ourselves

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Plus, Karen also talks through the signs and symptoms of fibroids, pelvic floor dysfunction, and how all of these common issues are affected by the menopause.

 Links mentioned in the episode:

• Buy It's Not Hysteria by Dr Karen Tang
• Follow Karen on Instagram
• Visit Karen's website
• Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Email us your questions at [email protected]

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Struggle to find the time to fit in your workouts? Award-winning personal trainer Lavina Mehta joins Liz to share how you can get fit with just 11 minutes of exercise every day.

Lavina talks Liz through exercise ‘snacking’ and why this can be a better approach for midlife women, plus why we should exercise for sanity not vanity and prioritise strength over cardio. Liz and Lavina also reveal a simple trick to help mitigate glucose spikes after meals, and try out a live exercise snacking session.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Purchase The Feel Good Fix by Lavina Mehta
• Follow Lavina on Instagram
• Listen to our podcast on The midlife muscle crisis, with Gabrielle Lyon
• Listen to our podcast on Reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease, with Patrick Holford
• Listen to our podcast on Reversing Diabetes, with Eric Edmeades
• Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Email us your questions at [email protected]

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Has your relationship with work changed as you’ve gotten older? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by author, journalist and podcaster Anniki Sommerville to chat about how we can achieve a true work-life balance to bring us happiness and satisfaction.

Liz and Anniki share simple strategies to deal with stress, burnout and overwhelm, take a look at how ageing can change our relationship with work, and learn how to set boundaries - especially in the workplace.

Links mentioned in the episode:

Follow Anniki on Instagram

Purchase The Big Quit

Listen to How To Be A Boss At Ageing podcast

Listen to our fashion psychology podcast with Shakaila Forbes-Bell

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How many different plant foods have you eaten this week? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by medical scientist and nutritionist Dr Federica Amati to chat about how food can support you through the menopause.

Liz and Federica discuss the impact that the menopause has on our metabolic health and the gut microbiome, and why we may experience sugar cravings during this often trying transition.

Federica shares how increasing the number of plants in your diet may reduce the menopause symptoms you experience, and protect your future health. Plus, the episode covers why we should all aim to eat at least 30 different plants every week, and why we need to be mindful of ultra-processed foods.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Follow Dr Federica on Instagram
• Learn more about the results of the ZOE PREDICT study
• Purchase Food for Life: The New Science of Eating Well
• Sign up to our FREE newsletter
• Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine

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Do you have a go-to outfit that makes you feel good? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by fashion psychologist Shakaila Forbes-Bell to chat about how fashion can impact our mood, wellbeing and behaviour.

Liz and Shakaila chat about dopamine dressing, how clothes can represent a discontinued identity, and take a look at colour psychology. Shakaila also shares advice on helping us find clothes that flatter, and why it may be time to ditch ‘fruit salad’ dressing.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Follow Shakaila on Instagram
• Purchase Big Dress Energy: How Fashion Psychology Can Transform Your Wardrobe and Your Confidence from Waterstones
• Purchase Big Dress Energy: How Fashion Psychology Can Transform Your Wardrobe and Your Confidence from Book Depository
• Save 30% on The Liz Earle Jewellery Neroli Necklace here (correct at time of publishing)

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When it comes to HRT, those with a history or increased risk of breast cancer can often feel left out of the conversation. But on this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz tackles this topic with journalist Kirsty Lang, and menopause specialist and GP Dr Sarah Glynne.

Kirsty shares her experience of breast cancer, and her decision to return to hormone replacement therapy following treatment. Meanwhile, Liz and Sarah discuss the fear caused by the poor interpretation of HRT studies and the risk of breast cancer. They chat through what recent evidence indicates to help arm you with the knowledge to make an informed decision on whether HRT is right for you.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Revisit our podcast with Kirsty Lang
• Download The Truth About Menopause and The Truth About HRT
• Read more about breast cancer and HRT
• Read the results of the Finnish 2016 study on HRT and breast cancer mortality
• Visit the Newson Health website
• Download the Balance app
• Visit Dr Tina Peers' website
• Listen to our podcast with Professor Michael Baum

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Wondering how safe HRT is or whether it's right for you? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by GP and menopause specialist Dr Rebecca Lewis to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about HRT, and to debunk the myths and misinformation surrounding it.

Liz and Rebecca discuss misleading headlines that have made the news, as well as the recent shift in demand, the current supply issues and GP attitudes towards hormone replacement therapy.

This episode also takes a look at the evidence-based benefits of HRT for killer health conditions, including heart disease and diabetes, and discusses whether younger women should receive HRT even before symptoms start.

• View the NICE guidelines on HRT
• Download your copy of The Truth About HRT
• Download your copy of The Truth About Menopause
• Follow Dr Rebecca Lewis on Instagram
• Visit The Newson Health website
• Learn more about the Balance App
• Visit The Menopause Charity website

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When are you at your happiest? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by public health consultant and author David Conrad to chat about what can help you lead a happier life.

Liz and David discuss why men may be less likely to discuss their mental health, unexpected factors - such as fast food and holidays - that may negatively impact our happiness, and whether you can be happy alone.

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Skin concerns like adult acne and rosacea can have a real psychological impact. On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by dermatologist Dr Stefanie Williams to chat all about the largest organ of our body - the skin!

Liz and Stefanie share simple tweaks we can make to improve the appearance of our complexions, such as wearing SPF daily and supplementing with vitamin D, and chat about common triggers and treatments for many skin conditions. Plus, Stefanie shares details on how to use retinol effectively and the age we should start using this skincare ingredient.

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