Liz is back tackling your questions on whether it's ever too late to start HRT, emotional eating habits, unwanted facial hair, and creatine. Liz looks at genetic testing, tinnitus and menopause, and whether it's ever too late to start hormone replacement therapy for Carmel. She also shares strategies to help stop Sue's emotional and binge eating habits from holding her back in midlife. Liz also delves into unwanted facial hair that appears in midlife for Jo and the benefits of creatine for Mitch...
Jul 14, 2025•28 min•Season 31Ep. 10
Do you struggle with an inflammatory skin condition or want a more radiant complexion? Renowned dermatologist Dr Nicholas Perricone joins Liz to reveal the nutrition and lifestyle tweaks we should make to improve our skin health. Liz and Nicholas discuss foods that can inflame our skin (and others that can calm it), Nicholas' three-day nutritional facelift, and the 'beauty molecule'. Nicholas also shares his thoughts on red light therapy and sunlight for skin, plus reveals why hydrogen water mig...
Jul 11, 2025•40 min•Season 31Ep. 9
This week, Liz takes on your questions on osteoporosis, midlife anxiety, relief for dry eyes, cold water exposure, and curbing chocolate cravings. Liz looks at the benefits of HRT for osteoporosis, plus shares strategies to protect our bones for Susan, covers strategies for midlife anxiety for an anonymous listener, and helps Gail get relief for her dry eyes in midlife. With cold showers, ice baths and intermittent fasting all surging in popularity, Liz looks at whether these trends are really s...
Jul 07, 2025•32 min•Season 31Ep. 8
Want to glow from within? Nutritional therapist Sarah Bayliss joins Liz for this podcast on energising our bodies, minds and souls through nutrition, sunlight and balanced routines. Liz and Sarah chat through what to eat to give our skin its healthiest glow, how to build a plate of food, and whether it is more detrimental to get too much sun or too little sun. They also detail sustainable lifestyle changes we can make to improve our health, such as upping our protein and shifting our routines wi...
Jul 04, 2025•45 min•Season 31Ep. 7
In this podcast, Liz unpacks your questions on HRT and weight, micro-plastics in dentalcare, skin-boosting supplements, and sticking to healthy habits when life gets busy. Liz looks at whether hormone replacement therapy can cause weight gain or weight loss in midlife for Elaine, takes a deep dive into micro-plastics in dental products for Tessa, and highlights the skin benefits of astaxanthin for Jay. And Liz also shares strategies to ensure we stick to our healthy habits when we feel like we a...
Jun 30, 2025•26 min•Season 31Ep. 6
Unsure whether your diet includes the right nutrition? Leading nutritionist Dominique Ludwig joins Liz to reveal why it's time stop counting calories, and what to focus on instead to eat well in midlife. Dominique talks Liz through our changing nutritional needs, and how to identify the signs we might be low in certain nutrients. They share practical advice on how to cut back on snacking, take a balanced look at weight loss injections, and share the key nutrients you should prioritise in midlife...
Jun 27, 2025•46 min•Season 31Ep. 5
On this podcast, Liz dives into bone broth vs collagen, contact dermatitis, insomnia - and looks at how long you can stay on HRT. Liz answers Annie's question on whether bone broth or collagen supplements are better for muscles, skin, bones, and joints. She also looks at strategies to soothe contact dermatitis for Olive, shares strategies to tackle sleep dysregulation for Paula and her husband, plus reveals whether you can really stay on HRT forever for JN. Links mentioned in the episode: Ancien...
Jun 23, 2025•27 min•Season 31Ep. 4
With many midlife women being routinely prescribed mental health medications, speaker and writer Laura Delano joins Liz to help us make more informed decisions about these treatments. Laura talks Liz through her childhood and being diagnosed with bipolar disorder as a teen, plus the many mental health medications she was prescribed that had little effect. Laura also discusses the impact of being told she was 'treatment resistant', shares her advice on how to come off psychiatric drugs safely, an...
Jun 20, 2025•52 min•Season 31Ep. 3
For this Q&A episode, Liz covers your queries on acne scarring, stress-related bloating, and hard water haircare. Liz shares advice with Julie on treating acne scars, and helps Emma tackle bloating and irregular bowel movements. And Liz also reveals how to keep hair healthy when living in a hard water area for Jessica. Links mentioned in the episode: The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% & Zinc 1% Oil Control Serum D.Thomas Clinic Wild Nutrition - save 15% with LIZLOVES The Naked Pharmacy - save ...
Jun 16, 2025•26 min•Season 31Ep. 2
Do you set health goals but then struggle to stick to them? Best-selling author Gretchen Rubin joins Liz to reveal how we can implement lasting change to help us eat well, better manage our weight and move more. Liz and Gretchen discuss why goals often fail in midlife, plus why we should 'choose the bigger life' when making hard decisions. They chat through using the ‘power of convenience’ to our own advantage, such as with kicking unhealthy habits. Gretchen also shares her non-negotiables for a...
Jun 13, 2025•46 min•Season 31Ep. 1
Liz tackles your questions on sagging skin and wrinkles, essential oils, and when to take supplements. Inside this episode, Liz takes a look at the health concerns of chewing gum, and discusses skincare strategies to deal with sagging and wrinkles in midlife for Karen. She also covers essential oils for Ursula, and reveals the best times to take different supplements for Gwen. Links mentioned in the episode: Ingenious collagen - save 15% with LIZLOVES Ancient + Brave collagen - save 20% with LIZ...
Jun 09, 2025•25 min•Season 30Ep. 10
Feeling down, lethargic or lacking focus? Dietician Dr Emily Leeming joins Liz to reveal how to keep your brain happy through better food choices. Emily reveals how and why we need to care for our gut microbes through our nutrition, the key signs of an unhappy gut (and what to look for in the loo!), and looks at the emerging science linking our gut and brain. Liz and Emily also discuss how loved ones can impact our gut microbiome, what we should be eating every day for optimal gut and brain heal...
Jun 06, 2025•47 min•Season 30Ep. 9
Is there a difference in how men and women age? Dr Andrew Salzman joins Liz to reveal whether we age differently to men biologically, and if it is possible to get our younger hair, skin and vitality back in later life. In this episode, brought to you in partnership with Wonderfeel Biosciences , Andrew shares what is really happening inside our bodies with age, plus why this process hits women differently. Liz and Andrew also discuss why increasing NAD levels is a midlife must for our cognition, ...
Jun 04, 2025•19 min•Season 30Ep. 8
On this Q&A podcast, Liz answers your queries on oestrodial, shilajit, and how to get enough fibre when dealing with food intolerances. Liz looks at the optimum levels of oestrodial for Catherine, and takes a deep dive into shilajit - a black, sticky substance that is mainly found in mountainous regions - and shares why she has been adding it to her morning coffee. And Liz also reveals how we can get enough fibre in our diet, particularly if you struggle to tolerate gluten or are coeliac. Li...
Jun 02, 2025•21 min•Season 30Ep. 7
From nutrition tweaks to bio hacks, Liz reflects on some of our most fascinating podcast conversations on all things longevity to help ensure you're ageing well. Liz also shares how she personally puts these experts' advice into practice, making them work for her daily routine. There's nutritionist Aaron Deere on how our diet can negatively and positively impact how we age, clinical researcher Megan Ramos on fasting and autophagy for disease prevention and reversal, and longevity physician Sandr...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 30Ep. 6
For this Q&A episode, Liz unpacks your questions on probiotics, gynaecologists versus endocrinologists, toxic-free cookware, and oestrogen after a hysterectomy. Liz reveals whether we can overdo probiotics for Catherine, plus why we may be referred to a gynaecologist over an endocrinologist for HRT for another listener. Eleanor also asks about non-toxic cookware recommendations, and Liz also takes a look at replacement oestrogen after a total hysterectomy for one woman, as well as living wel...
May 26, 2025•29 min•Season 30Ep. 5
Confused about cholesterol? GP Dr Ellen Fallows joins Liz to unpack everything you need to know about cholesterol - and how to make personal choices between lifestyle interventions and medication. Ellen reveals exactly what cholesterol is - and why it's important - and discusses with Liz how concerned we need to be about this fatty compound. The episode also covers the optimum levels of cholesterol, the role of food and our diets here, and Ellen shares alternatives to statins, if we prefer not t...
May 23, 2025•46 min•Season 30Ep. 4
This week, Liz looks at your questions on hydration, budget-friendly supplements, body and bio-identical hormones, and testosterone in competitive sport. Liz shares her hydration routine and takes a look at tap versus bottled water for Jane, advises Lisa on the best supplements to take when on a budget, and dives into Valerie's question on body and bio-identical hormones. And Liz also shines the light on one listener's replacement hormone conundrum in competitive horse riding. Links mentioned in...
May 19, 2025•24 min•Season 30Ep. 3
Fed up with crash diets and fad weight loss advice? Registered nutritionist Emma Bardwell joins Liz to reveal how we can better manage our weight in midlife - without dieting or restriction. Liz and Emma discuss dealing with body changes in menopause, strategies for bloating, and whether we can really treat menopause symptoms through diet alone. The episode also takes a deep dive into the calorie counting debate, how we can hit our fibre, protein and plant points for fat loss, plus Emma shares h...
May 16, 2025•48 min•Season 30Ep. 2
Curious to know your biological age and what it might tell you about your health? Liz chats to Nikolina Lauc, co-founder and CEO of GlycanAge, to reveal how we can turn back our biological clocks and prevent future disease through our glycans. In this episode - brought to you by GlycanAge - Liz and Nikolina take a deep dive into the fascinating science of glycans, explain the differences between your chronological and biological age, and look at different factors that may affect the speed of age...
May 14, 2025•46 min•Season 30Ep. 1
On this podcast, Liz is covering your questions on vitamins for teens, itchy perimenopausal skin, cold water swimming, and the rise of NMN and NAD+. Liz takes a look at helpful supplements for teenagers for mum-of-two Tash, and reveals what Claire can do about her newly dry and itchy skin in perimenopause. She also investigates whether cold water swimming is a good idea with Reynaud's disease for one Instagram follower, plus looks at the concerns surrounding NMN and NAD+. Links mentioned in the ...
May 12, 2025•29 min•Season 29Ep. 10
Can we really age in reverse? Physicist turned biologist Andrew Steele joins Liz to reveal how we can beat ageing and live free of disease. Liz and Andrew discuss what nature can tell us about ageing, what's really happening inside our bodies as we get older, and what we can learn from zombie cells. The episode also covers why longevity is a feminist issue, why genetics aren't as important as you think, and the simple lifestyle changes to make now to age more healthily. Links mentioned in the ep...
May 09, 2025•59 min•Season 29Ep. 9
This week, Liz is taking on your questions on intermittent fasting, supplements for fertility and heart health. Liz takes a look at the ins and outs of intermittent fasting, and its benefits for women, plus reveals her go-to supplements in midlife. She shares what the research says about key vitamins, minerals and nutrients for fertility for Harriet. Plus, Liz also covers strategies for heart health for someone who can't take HRT. Links mentioned in the episode: Save 15% at Wild Nutrition with c...
May 05, 2025•32 min•Season 29Ep. 8
Lacking self-confidence in midlife? Actress and broadcaster Jo Good joins Liz to reveal her confidence-boosting tips to help you be bolder and braver in all aspects. Jo shares how she rediscovered herself in midlife, how the menopause - upon reflection - impacted her relationships, and what a better second half looks like for child-free women. Liz and Jo also discuss midlife fashion rules and how to find what suits your shape, embracing a less-is-more approach for makeup, and their favourite ski...
May 02, 2025•53 min•Season 29Ep. 7
This week, Liz dives into red light therapy, functional mushrooms, when to begin HRT, and fish oils for heart health. From red light face masks to panels, Liz shares all on the effectiveness of red light therapy and its many touted benefits, and takes a look at lion’s mane mushrooms for Heather. Liz also advises perimenopausal Suzanne on the best time to start HRT, and covers fish oils and heart health for Bridget. Links mentioned in the episode: Sunlighten - save 10% with LIZLOVES – Liz is a Su...
Apr 28, 2025•29 min•Season 29Ep. 6
How much attention do you pay to your oral health? Functional dentist Dr Victoria Sampson joins Liz on this episode to reveal why changing how we care for our teeth and gums can have a huge impact on our long-term health. Victoria and Liz discuss the chronic health conditions that gum disease increases the risk of - including Alzheimer’s, cancers, and diabetes - and the key signs of a poor oral microbiome. They also cover how menopause impacts the mouth, simple daily strategies that can improve ...
Apr 25, 2025•51 min•Season 29Ep. 5
Liz takes on your questions on butter versus margarine spreads, managing inflammation in perimenopause, and how we can help our partners' low testosterone levels. Inside this episode, Marion asks whether butter is better for our health, and Liz gives advice to Hailey on what can be done about her husband's low testosterone levels. And Liz helps Lucy manage lesser-known perimenopause symptoms and reveals her top advice to get inflammation under control. Links mentioned in the episode: The Naked P...
Apr 21, 2025•31 min•Season 29Ep. 4
Are you scared of using weights in your workouts? Firefighter turned osteopath David Vaux joins Liz on this podcast to reveal how to get started with strength training in midlife to put a spring back into your step. David and Liz discuss why weight training should be a non-negotiable, top exercises to build strength and avoid frailty, plus why it's never too late to get stronger in midlife. The episode also covers slow twitch versus fast twitch fibres, the surprising consequence of not prioritis...
Apr 18, 2025•48 min•Season 29Ep. 3
Liz dives into your questions on collagen supplements, HRT in later life and brain tumour risk, and alleviating arthritis symptoms. Polly asks how she can find an effective collagen supplement and what benefits she can expect, and Liz shares her thoughts on taking HRT in later life for Nas. Liz also advises Carol on better managing her arthritis in midlife. Links mentioned in the episode: Ancient + Brave True Collagen - save 20% with LIZLOVES Ingenious Collagen+ - save 15% with LIZLOVES Wild Nut...
Apr 14, 2025•30 min•Season 29Ep. 2
How do we get enough protein without compromising on fibre? GP and The Doctor’s Kitchen founder Dr Rupy Aujla joins Liz to reveal how we can hit both our protein and fibre goals in midlife. Liz and Rupy discuss both the quality and quantities of protein you really need to support health and longevity, and the many roles of this macronutrient in the body. Rupy also shares the best types of protein out there, the differences between animal-derived and plant-based, and reveals why protein powders a...
Apr 11, 2025•47 min•Season 29Ep. 1
