Liz reveals her plans for International Women's Day on Sunday 8th March. She also shares the precautions she's been taking to boost her immunity and protect herself from coronavirus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Zoe Williams joins Liz to discuss the controversy surrounding the contraceptive pill. She explains the actual risks of taking the pill and tackles its links with mental health. She also reveals why it’s never too late to start a fitness plan.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz explains some fitness tips to improve your overall wellbeing and shares some exciting podcast news. She also reveals the everyday foods that could be spiking your blood sugar levels.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Rangan Chatterjee's latest book, Feel Better in 5, explains how we can move towards healthier habits in just five minutes a day. He joins Liz to share some of his insights. We’re offering listeners of the show a yearly subscription to Liz Earle Wellbeing magazine for just £26 when paid via Direct Debit. That’s a discount of over 35% and you will receive the magazine every other month delivered straight to your door. Simply visit lizearlewellbeing.com/subscribe, enter the code LIZEARLEPOD and select any direct debit offer.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz looks ahead to Fairtrade Fornight, with an in-depth look at Fairtrade gold. She also shares a HRT update and reveals the recent controversy around chia seeds. Find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-fairtrade-gold-hrt-update/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz shares her favourite words of wisdom from Brené Brown, romantic meal ideas for Valentine's Day, and how a tablecloth can influence our tastebuds. Find the shownotes at lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-14-february/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz reveals the shocking truth behind avocados and explains why we should all be giving more thought to where our food comes from. She also shares news of a fantastic charity working to end period poverty and explains how you can get involved too. Find the show notes at lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-7-february/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz joins us from Kenya this week, explaining why she's taking a balanced view when it comes to her carbon footprint. She also investigates how safe it is to cook with olive oil and reveals the simple at-home test for extra virgin olive oil. You can find the show notes with all the links and resources mentioned at lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-31-january/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz reveals the good gut bugs we need to stay slim and how to include more of them into daily life. She also shares some tragic menopause news from Dr Louise Newson, but explains how you can take action. You can find the show notes at lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-24-january/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz shares her top tips for beating the January blues and explains how to incorporate more gratitude into daily life. Find the show notes with all the links and resources mentioned in the episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-24-january/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz turns her eye to the latest in health trends including Organuary – a scheme that aims to minimise waste and maximise nutrition with 'nose to tail' eating. She also recaps on her recent Facebook and Instagram Q&A and shares a poem dedicated to HRT. You can find the show notes at lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-10-january/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz explains why she doesn't make New Year's resolutions and instead reveals the word she's living by in 2020. If you're giving Vegnauary a try, stay tuned for advice about an essential vitamin to keep an eye on. Find the show notes with all the resources mentioned in the episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-3-january/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kefir is a cultured, fermented milk drink that can work wonders for our gut health. Liz is joined by the CEO of Lifeway Kefir, Julie Smolyansky to discuss the health benefits of kefir and why it's so good for our gut. She also reveals why dairy-free kefir options aren't all that they seem and ideas for how we can all incorporate more kefir into our cooking. You can find the show notes with all the resources mentioned in the episode at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/kefir-with-julie-smolyansky/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz shares the health-boosting benefits of laughter and her tips for avoiding a hangover while celebrating the New Year. You can find the show notes with all the resources mentioned in the episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-27-december/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Immonen, Head of Partnerships at anti-slavery charity, Justice and Care, broke records when she rowed across the Atlantic in 2011. Together with her all-female team, Julia shone the spotlight on modern-day slavery and rowed for freedom. Some eight years on, she continues to fight against slavery both in the UK and internationally. She joins Liz to explain her ongoing work and reveals how you can join the fight against modern-day slavery too. You can find the show notes with all the resources mentioned in the episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/fighting-modern-day-slavery-with-julia-immonen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The big day is almost upon us. If you’re busy making final preparations for Christmas, Liz has a few tips to help you out. With advice for surviving seasonal stresses, to finding the best last-minute recipes, Liz’s ideas will see you through to the New Year. Plus she’ll also shed light on a fascinating new study reviewing the effects of screen-time on our sleep. You can find the show notes with all the resources mentioned in this episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-20-december/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz sat down with physiotherapist turned stand-up comedian Elaine Miller who's award-winning show Gusset Grippers is breaking taboos surrounding incontinence. Tune in to hear how you can help your pelvic floor recover from pregnancy and get advice on looking after your vagina during the menopause. This podcast series is sponsored by Pelviva. You can find the show notes and all the resources mentioned in the episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/menopause-pregnancy-and-incontinence-with-elaine-miller/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz shares more wellbeing wisdom to get us in the mood for Christmas, including the health benefits of gold, frankincense and myrrh, as well as the hidden nasties in processed mince pies. You can find the show notes will all the resources mentioned in the episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-13th-december/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz invited renowned wine writer Matthew Jukes onto the podcast to hear his advice on decoding complicated wine labels and his top supermarket picks (one is just £5.99!). You can find the show notes with links to all the resources and wines mentioned in the episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/s6e7-wine-101-with-matthew-jukes/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz delves into our makeup bags to reveal the killer superbugs lurking within, exposes the unnecessary vaginal hygiene products trying to make their way into our beauty regime and reveals how brushing our teeth could be linked to heart health. You can find the show notes with links to all the resources mentioned in the episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-6-december/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Vanessa Moulton is a Chartered Psychologist passionate about helping us embrace a flexible approach to the way we think, behave and interact with others so we can enjoy peak performance and mental health on a daily basis. She joins Liz to share simple strategies we can use to improve our psychological fitness, much like how we train to improve our physical fitness. By embracing flexible thinking, she says, we can better manage stress and experience more self-compassion and improved mental health. You can find the show notes with all the resources mentioned in the episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/psychological-fitness-with-vanessa-moulton/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz finally has some good news to share about the ongoing HRT shortage and reveals the scandal that has hit sourdough.She also explains why good intentions surrounding the plastic bag have turned into a bit of a fiasco. You can find the show notes with all the resources mentioned in this episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-29-november/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Simon Dyall from the University of Roehampton joins Liz to explain why omega-3s play a vital role in keeping our brains healthy for the long haul. He shares the latest trailblazing research and what we can all do to up our intake. You can find the show notes with all of the resources mentioned in the episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/omega-3-brain-health/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz shares the health benefits of cold water therapy and explains which tipples are more likely to cause a hangover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former chef turned Clinical Nutritionist Emma Ellice-Flint joins Liz to share the role nutrition plays in women’s health through menopause and beyond. She explains how diet can influence our estrogen levels, what we should be eating for good bone health and her thoughts on intermittent fasting. You can find the show notes with all the resources mentioned in episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/nutrition-and-menopause-emma-ellice-flint/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz reveals how she’s been embracing the big chill in more ways than one. She also explains the supplements that could improve migraine symptoms and the method she’s been incorporating into her workouts to boost metabolism. You can find the show notes with all the resources mentioned in the episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-15th-november/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is incontinence more common during menopause? Dr Rebecca Lewis joins Liz to explain how declining estrogen levels affect our pelvic floor and what we can do about it. You can find the show notes with all the resources mentioned in the show at lizearlewellbeing.com/estrogen-and-incontinence/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz explains how plants wards off anxiety and depression, reveals how the French stay so slim, and shares news of a plastic reduction campaign. You can find the show notes with all the resources mentioned in the episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-8th-november/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the pelvic floor? And, do pelvic floor exercises really work? Liz is joined by Continence Specialist and author of The Pelvic Floor Bible to answer all these questions and more. You can find the show notes with all the resources mentioned in the episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/pelvic-floor-jane-simpson/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz shares her thoughts on HRT and migraine, as well as tips for protecting wildlife on Bonfire Night. You can find the show notes with all the links and resources mentioned in the show at lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-1-november/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two in three women over the age of 40 will struggle with some form of urinary incontinence, but menopause also has its part to play. Brit pop icon Meg Mathews chats to Liz about her own experience of incontinence and explains the work she’s doing to bust this and other taboos around menopause. You can find the show notes with all the resources mentioned in the episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/incontinence-and-menopause/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz shares some breast cancer news as well as top tips for decorating and reusing Halloween pumpkins. You can find the show notes with all the resources mentioned in the episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-25th-october/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz shares some of the inspiring menopause stories you've been sending in, as well as some good news for tea-lovers. You can find the resources and links mentioned in the show at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-18th-october/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that women produce more testosterone than estrogen? Though usually considered a male hormone, it's essential for women's health and wellbeing – particularly during menopause when levels decline. Dr Louise Newson joins Liz to highlight its benefits for libido, energy levels and overall health, and explains how women can get a prescription in the UK.You can find the show notes with all the resources mentioned in the episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/menopause-and-testosterone-with-dr-louise-newson/.This is the final instalment of our five part podcast special in celebration of World Menopause Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it safe to take HRT after breast cancer? Liz is joined by much-loved BBC broadcaster Kirsty Lang to hear about her decision to resume taking HRT following breast cancer treatment and what the evidence says about the risk factors. You can find the show notes with all the resources and links mentioned in the episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/breast-cancer-and-hrt-with-kirsty-lang/. This is the fourth instalment in our five part podcast special in celebration of World Menopause Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz is joined by Dr Justine Setchell to discuss the vital role that GPs play in menopause care, how to navigate a GP who isn’t up-to-date with the latest guidance, and how menopause medical training can be improved. You can find all the resources and links mentioned in the episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/menopause-and-gps-with-dr-justine-setchell/.This is the third instalment in our five part podcast special in celebration of World Menopause Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is HRT safe? Can we take HRT forever? Should women with no menopausal symptoms take HRT to protect their long term health? Consultant gynaecologist and Secretary General of the International Menopause Society Mr Nick Panay spills the beans on this all-important treatment. You can find all the resources and links mentioned in the episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/making-sense-of-hrt-nick-panay/.This is the second instalment in our five part podcast special in celebration of World Menopause Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz is joined by Diane Danzebrink, a psychotherapist and tireless menopause campaigner. Diane shares her experience of life-threatening depression and anxiety during the menopause, and what she’s doing to change menopause care as a result. *Content warning:* This episode includes discussion of a near suicide attempt.You can find all the resources and links mentioned in the episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/make-menopause-matter-diane-danzebrink/. This is the first instalment in our five part podcast special in celebration of World Menopause Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz discusses laughter yoga, the controversy surrounding breast cancer screening, and shares what to expect this coming week in celebration of World Menopause Day. You can find all the resources mentioned in the episode at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-11th-october/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz shares your cold and flu suggestions from last week and the hidden plastic in our morning brew. You can find all the resources mentioned in the episode at lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-4th-october/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz shares the sore throat remedies she’s been using this week, as well as an invite to a very special festive event. You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-27th-september/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz shares her tips for better immunity in the cooler months; the secrets to a great night’s sleep; and strategies for treating cystitis. You can find all the resources mentioned in the episode at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-20th-september/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz shares upcoming events, a sneak peek inside the new edition of Liz Earle Wellbeing magazine and her favourite autumnal recipes. You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-13th-september/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz discusses the latest HRT headlines, reveals the secrets of living to 120, and shares the newfound wellbeing benefits of drinking red wine (yes really!). You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Affecting 80% of women, PMS can cause erratic moods, clumsiness, tender breasts and carbohydrate cravings throughout the menstrual cycle. For most women, this won’t negatively affect our quality of life. 2-10% of women, however, experience severe PMS and PMDD (Premenstrual dysphoric disorder) of which 15% will attempt to take their own life. Female hormonal health specialist, Dr. Hannah Short explains the difference between PMS, PMDD and PME, as well as the treatments and lifestyle changes that can help.You can find the show notes with all the resources and links mentioned in the episode at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/pms-pmdd-dr-hannah-short/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a staggering 1 in 7 of us affected by IBS, Liz invited dietician and health writer, Laura Tilt, on the podcast to solve our digestive woes. Covering fibre, FODMAPs and fermented foods, it’s a truly enlightening listen — don’t miss!You can find the show notes with all the resources mentioned in the episode at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/podcast-ibs-digestion-gut-health/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz responds to the latest menopause headlines and shares the mental health benefits of eating chocolate. You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-9th-august/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A staple of any gut-friendly diet, fermented foods can help to increase the diversity of our good gut bugs. In this episode, Liz is joined by famed fermenter, Ursel Barnes, to discuss the secrets of fermentation, the benefits of veg-centric eating and Ursel’s favourite gut-friendly ingredients. You can find all the resources, recipes and links mentioned in the episode lizearlewellbeing.com/s5e8-fermented-foods-with-ursel-barnes/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz shares how plastic pollution affects the worlds poorest populations and the simple things we can all do to make a difference. You can find the show notes at https://lizearlewellbeing.com/friday-five-2nd-august/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.