Age Better with Liz Earle

Heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined, but symptoms are often missed because diagnostic tools were designed for men. Health journalist Meghan Rabbitt talks to Liz about why medicine has been getting women's health wrong for decades and how to protect ourselves.

They discuss how the differences in the female body require a more nuanced approach to healthcare, and how heart attack symptoms in women can be more subtle.

Meghan also explains how menopause can increase our risk of heart disease, dementia and autoimmune conditions – and the practical steps we can take to safeguard our health at every age.

In this episode:
· Why healthcare isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach
· The link between low oestrogen and Alzheimer’s
· Why HRT might protect you from heart disease
· Calculating your breast cancer risk
· Ways to future-proof your health

Links mentioned in the episode:
· NHS shared decision-making
· Calculating your breast cancer risk
· Lily Earle chronic pain coaching

More from Meghan:
· Follow Meghan on Instagram

· The New Rules of Women’s Health

Get in touch with a question for Liz:
· Email: [email protected]
· 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

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Midlife bloating isn’t just uncomfortable, it can dent your self-confidence, too. Liz talks about what might be causing it, and shares different ways to tackle the problem by getting your gut health back on track.

Plus: lactoferrin for boosting immune health, the pro-ageing discoveries in Liz’s new book, budget-friendly skincare essentials and whether collagen supplements are necessary.

In this episode:
· Ways to improve your gut health to beat the bloat
· Lactoferrin – what is it, and can it improve my immune system?
· The surprising discoveries Liz made while researching her new book
· Collagen supplements – which ones, and are they worth it?
· Budget-friendly skincare recommendations

Links mentioned in the episode:
· Leapfrog Immune
· Collagen
· The Good Gut Guide
· The low FODMAP diet
· Butyrate
· Podcast on leaky gut and zonulin testing
· NEX Skincare Moisturiser
· The Ordinary skincare

Get in touch with a question for Liz:
· Email: [email protected]
· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:
· Preorder Liz’s new book – How to Age
· A Better Second Half
· Follow Liz on Instagram
· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

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If you’ve noticed your hair has lost its lustre, or you’re struggling to style it, your hormones could be the culprit. Celebrity hairstylist Gustav Fouché joins Liz to explain what’s happening to our hair during midlife – and how to bring life back to your locks.

They discuss how scalp care is as important as skincare, and the hero ingredients we should be eating – and using – for healthy hair growth.

Gustav also shares the trending styles and colours for 2026, with tips on finding a cut and colour that works for you.

In this episode
· How hormone fluctuations change your hair and scalp
· The truth about GLP-1 jabs and hair loss
· Why eyebrow microblading impacts your hair colour
· Are hair extensions worth it?
· The ingredients your hair is hungry for
· Your next cut: trending styles for 2026

Links mentioned in the episode:
· Shop GF Fabulosity haircare
· Vitamin B12
· Collagen
· Protein

More from Gustav:
· Find Gustav on Instagram
· Book an appointment

Get in touch with a question for Liz:
- Email: [email protected]
- WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:
• Preorder Liz's new book – How to Age
• A Better Second Half
• Follow Liz on Instagram
• Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

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Is it really possible to reduce your risk of getting dementia? Liz discusses the factors that contribute to developing it, and shares the diet and lifestyle changes we can make to protect the brain.

Plus: dating after divorce, whether beef tallow is effective as a skincare product, tips to reduce injury when working out and HRT-free ways to manage menopause.

In this episode:
· Stepping back into the dating world after divorce
· Applying beef tallow to your skin – fad or natural beauty hack?
· Ways to manage menopause if you can’t take HRT
· Tips for reducing injury when working out in midlife

Links mentioned in the episode:
· Omega-3
· Vitamin B [ES1]
· Food for the brain website
· Reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease, with Patrick Holford
· 10 ways to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s naturally
· Information on homocysteine tests
· NICE guidance
· Podcast with Kirsty Lang and Dr Sarah Glynne on breast cancer and HRT
· Protein
· Creatine
· Magnesium

Get in touch with a question for Liz:
· Email: [email protected]
· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:
· Preorder Liz’s new book – How to Age
· A Better Second Half
· Follow Liz on Instagram
· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

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Nothing supports your muscles, metabolism and mood in midlife quite like exercise. Personal trainer Kate Rowe-Ham, founder of Owning Your Menopause, joins Liz to talk about the power of strength training – and how to build your own habits.

In this episode, Liz and Kate discuss the changes that happen to our bodies after the age of 30 and the symptoms of menopause that can be supported by lifting weights.
Kate also reveals the surprising mental-health benefits of movement – and gives tips on starting small and finding what works for you.

In this episode
· Shocking stats on muscle decline and bone density as we age
· The impact of exercise on our mental health
· GLP-1 jabs and why strong is better than skinny
· Building confidence, capability and independence
· How you’re probably not eating enough
· Keeping it simple – start small and find what works for you

Links mentioned in the episode:
· Vitamin D
· Omega-3
· Collagen
· Protein
· Fibre
· Creatine
· Magnesium
· MCT oil
· Ankle and wrist weights

More from Kate:
· Find Kate on Instagram
· Buy The Longevity Solution
· Owning Your Menopause

Get in touch with a question for Liz:
- Email: [email protected]
- WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:
• Preorder Liz's new book – How to Age
• A Better Second Half
• Follow Liz on Instagram
• Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

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