Age Better with Liz Earle

Friday Five: Menopause myth busting, with Kate Muir

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Friday Five, Liz chats to Kate Muir, journalist, campaigner and author of Everything You Need to Know About the Menopause (but ...

Friday Five: Wellbeing benefits of powerful plants, with Sebastian Pole

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Friday Five podcast, Liz is joined by legendary plant guru, medical herbalist and founder of Pukka Herbs, Sebastian Pole, to di...

Friday Five: Wellbeing advice on exercise, mental health and menopause

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Friday Five, Liz reflects back on three of her podcast highlights - the launch of important menopause training for healthcare p...

Friday Five: How to stick to your New Year’s resolutions

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Friday Five podcast, Liz is joined by Under One Sky founder, Mikkel Juel Iversen, and writer, Beatrice Aidin, to discuss the in...

Friday Five: A wellbeing Christmas family special

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Friday Five podcast, Liz is joined by her brother and acclaimed musician, Adrian Bawtree, for a wellbeing festive family specia...

Friday Five: Tips for those struggling at Christmas, with Dr Sophie Mort

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of the Friday Five podcast, Liz chats to Dr Sophie Mort to share practical tips for those who may be struggling at Christmas, wh...

Friday Five: Gynaecological cancers and the natural beauty of pearls

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Friday Five, Liz chats to Lady Garden Foundation co-founder, Jenny Halpern Prince, about gynaecological cancers, and discusses ...

Friday Five: Doctors get cancer too, with Dr Philippa Kaye

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of the Friday Five podcast, Liz chats to GP and best-selling author Dr. Philippa Kaye, who gives a raw and emotional account of ...

Friday Five: Adaptogens and nootropics, with Helen Snook and Dr Federica Amati

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Friday Five, Liz explores the world of plant-based food supplements, adaptogenic herbs, and nootropics - with Indi Supplements ...

Friday Five: Tweakments and HRT update

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Friday Five, Liz discusses the risks of cosmetic surgery with The Tweakments Guide founder, Alice Hart-Davis. Liz also shares news on t...

Friday Five: Bio-hacking to live well for longer, with Ed van Harmelen

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz explores how we can all live well for longer. She catches up with the founder of Youth & Earth, Ed ...

Friday Five: Histamine intolerance, viral research and nutrition, with Dr Tina Peers

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz catches up with Dr Tina Peers, a consultant specialising in women’s health with a special interest in...

Friday Five: Tackling toxic waste and single-use plastics

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Friday Five, Liz takes a look at the wider issues of wellbeing, including sustainability and the health of our planet. Richard ...

Navigating eating challenges with Jane Clarke

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nutritionist and Cordon Bleu chef, Jane Clarke, joins Liz on the Liz Earle Wellbeing Show to discuss eating challenges, with a particular focus on dem...

Friday Five: The truth about cruelty-free beauty, with Michelle Thew

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz reviews the week in wellbeing, starting with World Menopause Day. She also chats with Michelle Thew, th...

The Menopause Manifesto with Dr Jen Gunter

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Obstetrician, gynaecologist and international bestselling author of The Vagina Bible, Dr Jen Gunter, joins Liz on the latest episode of the Liz Earle ...

Friday Five: Testosterone and menopause, with Dr Radhika Vohra

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz shares news of a fascinating study looking into the health benefits of high intensity exercise. She als...

Men’s health and the ‘manopause’ with Dr Jeff Foster

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Jeff Foster, a senior doctor and men's health specialist, joins Liz to explain why he's on a mission to get us talking about the specific medical n...

Friday Five: Menopause, mental health and treatment updates, with Dr Louise Newson

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz looks back on her week in the world of wellbeing. She shares news of a recent trip to Scotland and disc...

Understanding learning and behavioural difficulties with Sarah Warley

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Warley, neurophysiological psychologist and the pioneering founder of The Key Clinic, joins Liz to discuss learning and behavioural difficulties...

Friday Five: Pain management for migraine, with Dr Katy Munro

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz shares some helpful tips for a good night's sleep. She also catches up with Dr Katy Munro, a Headache S...

Depression and inflammation with Dr Kenneth Bock

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Kenneth Bock, an integrative medicine doctor and autism expert, joins Liz to discuss the causes behind mental health conditions. Kenneth opens up a...

Friday Five: Sustainable food and education, with Richard Dunne

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Friday Five, Liz reads out your comments and recaps on the ongoing issues with Oestrogel. She also chats to Richard Dunne, former headt...

Beat arthritis naturally with Emily Johnson

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Johnson, also known to many as the ‘Arthritis Foodie’, joins Liz to discuss how she's learnt to manage her arthritis symptoms through lifest...

Friday Five: The power of a morning walk, with Libby DeLana

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz explores the power that walking has for our wellbeing. Author and art director, Libby DeLana, joins Liz...

Sustainable eating with Ollie Hunter

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Liz meets Ollie Hunter, a chef and author, to discuss how to live and eat more sustainably. Ollie reveals why his pub, The Wheatsheaf, has been voted ...

A happy, healthy brain with Kimberley Wilson

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chartered Psychologist and author, Kimberley Wilson, joins Liz to discuss how we can build a happy and healthy brain. She discusses the impact of the ...

Friday Five: The cholesterol conundrum, with Dr Aseem Malhotra

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz explores the cholesterol conundrum with top cardiologist Dr Aseem Malhotra. Aseem discusses the release...

Friday Five: Nutrigenomics for wellbeing, with Emma Beswick

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of the Friday Five, Liz is back after her summer break in Italy. She recaps on a fascinating chat with Emma Beswick, founder of ...

Friday Five: Breast cancer and HRT with Kirsty Lang

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Friday Five, Liz revisits an interview from the archives with Kirsty Lang about HRT. They speak about Kirsty's experience with ...

Friday Five: Longevity and sleep with Professor Matthew Walker

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of the Friday Five, Liz discusses the longevity supplement NMN and the secrets to good sleep. She also shares a fascinating c...

Friday Five: A look at the National Food Strategy, with Dr Zoë Harcombe

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz discusses the ongoing issues with Oestrodose being mislabelled as Oestrogel. She also chats with Dr Zoë...

Friday Five: Coping with anxiety with Robin Sieger

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Friday Five, Liz discusses coping with anxiety with Robin Sieger, a best-selling author and international motivational speaker....

Friday Five: Sustainability with Aisling Connaughton

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Friday Five, Liz speaks about sustainability with Aisling Connaughton, a sustainability consultant. They talk about the latest ...

Friday Five: Launching our July August magazine

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Friday Five, Liz introduces our brand new July August magazine that launched earlier this week. She takes us through some of he...

Friday Five: A special interview with Christian Lamb

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of the Friday Five, Liz is broadcasting from the Chalk Valley History Festival. Here, she shares a very special interview with...

Practical Psychology with Dr Sophie Mort

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Liz discusses how we can be more practical about psychology with Dr Sophie Mort, a clinical psychologist and author of A Man...

Friday Five: Immunity with Dr Jenna Maccioci

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of the Friday Five, Liz speaks to Dr Jenna Macciochi, an experienced immunologist and author of Immunity: the science of stay...

The heartbeat of trees with Peter Wohlleben

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Wohlleben, a forester and author, joins Liz to discuss the secret world of trees. Peter tells us about the fascinating social behaviours of tree...

Friday Five: Chronic pain management with Lily Earle

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of the Friday Five, Liz speaks to her daughter, Lily, about managing chronic pain. They talk about Lily's journey with migrain...

Interpersonal relationships with Dr David Bradford

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Liz discusses interpersonal relationships with Dr David Bradford, a psychologist and senior Stanford lecturer. Here, David tel...

Friday Five: Menopause health with Dr Radhika Vohra

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of the Friday Five, Liz speaks to Dr Radhika Vohra, a GP and women's health specialist, about the recently launched Menopause...

Pain and prejudice with Gabrielle Jackson

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Liz discusses women's pain and prejudice with award-winning journalist, Gabrielle Jackson. Gabrielle speaks to Liz about her own endo...

Friday Five: Our brand new brain health e-book

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of the Friday Five, Liz keeps us updated on all of her wellness news and the goings on here at Liz Earle Wellbeing. Liz also ...

Languages of loss with Sasha Bates

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Psychotherapist, journalist and former documentary film maker, Sasha Bates, chats to Liz about her latest book, Languages of Loss. Here, Sasha explain...

Friday Five: Sepsis and how to spot it, with Dr Ron Daniels

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz speaks to Dr Ron Daniels, the CEO of the UK Sepsis Trust, about this life threatening immune reaction. ...

Beat brain fog with Dr Sabina Brennan

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Liz Earle meets Dr Sabina Brennan to discuss brain fog. This is a curiously common collection of symptoms that give rise to a loss of mental clarity, ...

Friday Five: Progress for menopause, with Dr Louise Newson

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz catches up with Dr Louise Newson following the launch of The Menopause Charity. Louise shares some posi...

The Immune Mystery with Dr Anita Kass

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Liz is joined by Dr Anita Kass, a doctor and researcher, to find out more about autoimmunity. Anita explains how her decades-long research led her to ...

Friday Five: The launch of The Menopause Charity, with Dr Radhika Vohra

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Friday Five, Liz celebrates the launch of The Menopause Charity, as its first ever official Ambassador. She also chats to Dr Radhika Vo...

Why we eat too much with Dr Andrew Jenkinson

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Andrew Jenkinson, a consultant bariatric surgeon at University College London Hospital joins Liz to discuss why we eat too much. From metabolism an...

Friday Five: The shocking truth about sugar and help for hay fever

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Friday Five, Liz shares some helpful hints for tackling troublesome hay fever symptoms. She also chats to cardiologist, Dr Asee...

Friday Five: What you need to know about testosterone, with Dr Zoe Hodson

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Friday Five, Liz chats to GP and menopause specialist, Dr Zoe Hodson. Zoe discusses testosterone and explains why it's an important iss...

Friday Five: A HRT update with Dr Zoe Hodson

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz chats to Dr Zoe Hodson, a GP with a special interest in menopause. Zoe gives an update on HRT, specific...

Friday Five: Weight loss tips from the experts

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz turns to experts in the wellness industry for their weight loss tips. Menopause specialist, Dr Louise N...

Lose weight and feel great after 40, with Sam Rice

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Food and lifestyle writer Sam Rice joins Liz to discuss her new book, The Midlife Method: How to lose weight and feel great after 40. From weight mana...

Friday Five: Liz's wellbeing journey

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz explains how Liz Earle Wellbeing came to be. She also chats through some of the most successful health,...

Eating after pregnancy with Dr Harriet Holme

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Harriet Holme, a registered nutritionist and former paediatric doctor, joins Liz to discuss the role nutrition plays in women's health. Harriet exp...

Friday Five: The truth about 'five-a-day', with Dr Zoë Harcombe

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Friday Five, Liz is joined by Dr Zoë Harcombe, a researcher of public health and nutrition. In this episode, Zoë explains why there's...

How to be happy, with Mo Gawdat

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Liz is joined by author and former Chief Business Officer at Google, Mo Gawdat. Despite the luxuries his former career afforded him, Mo found that the...

Friday Five: Obesity, vitamin D and good fats, with Dr Aseem Malhotra

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Friday Five, Liz takes a look at what the latest research says about the links between obesity, vitamin D and our health. She also chat...

The truth about vitamin C with Dr Thomas E. Levy

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Certified cardiologist Dr Thomas E. Levy joins Liz to discuss his passion for vitamin C. Thomas explains why vitamin C is so crucial to our health and...

Friday Five: Ivermectin, HRT and misleading news stories, with Dr Louise Newson

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Friday Five, Liz gives the lowdown on misleading information about Ivermectin. She also catches up with Dr Louise Newson to bust yet mo...

The Power Hour with Adrienne Herbert

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Liz is joined by motivational speaker, coach, podcast host and author Adrienne Herbert to discuss her new book, Power Hour. Adrienne discusses habit-f...

Friday Five: Vitamin D, Ivermectin and histamine with Dr Tina Peers

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz shares important updates on vitamin D, Ivermectin and histamine. Liz is joined by Dr Tina Peers, a cons...

Getting older with Dr Lucy Pollock

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Lucy Pollock, a geriatrician and author, joins Liz for a candid chat about ageing. Lucy explains why the ageing process is something to be celebrat...

Friday Five: Probiotics for pelvic health

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz recaps on her week in the world of wellbeing. She discusses the nutrients she takes to stay well. Liz a...

The future of genetic testing with Emma Beswick

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Liz takes a dive into the world of genetic testing with Emma Beswick. Emma is a nutritional therapist and CEO of nutrigenomics company, Lifecode Gx. E...

Friday Five: Liz's sleep tips and home hair colour, with Josh Wood

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz recaps on her week in the world of wellbeing. Following her appearance on ITV's This Morning earlier in...

Food as medicine with Dr Rupy Aujla

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A very warm welcome back to Season 10 of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show. In this week's episode, Liz is joined by NHS GP and Sunday Times bestselling au...

Friday Five: Hormone health after cancer, with Ellie Waters

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Friday Five, Liz explores the treatments available for those who have had cancer. She meets Ellie Waters who, after having cancer treat...

Friday Five: Exercise snacking and lactoferrin, with Stephanie Drax

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz recaps on her week in the world of wellbeing. She shares her top tips for adding more healthy habits in...

Friday Five: Weight loss, vitamin D and staying well, with Dr Zoë Harcombe

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz takes a look at the latest nutritional news. She speaks to Dr Zoë Harcombe, a researcher of public hea...

Friday Five: Immune support news, Ivermectin and histamine, with Dr Tina Peers

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Friday Five, Liz discusses the latest research for immune support. She also shares news about Ivermectin and histamine and the ...

Friday Five: Supplements for immune support and Covid-19, with Dr Louise Newson

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Friday Five, Liz takes a look at the latest research regarding immune support and Covid-19. She explains the best supplements for suppo...

Friday Five: The highs and lows of 2020 and looking ahead to 2021

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Friday Five, Liz takes a look back at 2020 and recaps on some of the highs and lows of the year. She also looks ahead to 2021 a...

How to ditch fast fashion with Livia Firth

26 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Boxing Day special of the Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Livia Firth joins Liz for a discussion about the hidden cruelties of the fast fashion indu...

Friday Five: Positive news in the fight against Covid

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this special festive edition of the Friday Five, Liz shines a spotlight on the work being done to fight Covid. She reports on the latest research i...

Hair loss - everything you need to know with Dr Greg Williams

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Liz is joined by leading surgeon and hair loss expert Dr Greg Williams. Greg explains the causes of hair loss and the steps we can take to beat this c...

Friday Five: Vaginal dryness and vaginal atrophy, with Diane Danzebrink

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz shines a spotlight on the topic of vaginal atrophy. She chats to menopause campaigner, Diane Danzebrink...

Explaining eczema with Dr Sharon Wong

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Sharon Wong, a consultant dermatologist, joins Liz to explain all about eczema. As a former eczema patient, Sharon has first-hand experience of liv...

Friday Five: The truth about eating eggs, with Dr Zoë Harcombe

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz takes a closer look at the stories hitting the headlines. She speaks to Dr Zoë Harcombe, a researcher ...

The science of sleep with Professor Matthew Walker

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Matthew Walker, Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California Berkeley, joins Liz to reveal the secrets of sleep....

Friday Five: Estrogen and long Covid with Dr Louise Newson

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Friday Five, Liz chats to Dr Louise Newson about the latest developments in long Covid research. Louise explains how individual...

Gut health and the brain with Miguel Toribio-Mateas

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nutritionist and clinical neuroscientist Miguel Toribio-Mateas joins Liz to discuss the gut and its links to our mood, mental health and more. He also...

Friday Five: Liz's favourite supplements and festive fun

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz shares her tips for taking supplements and reveals the top five that she recommends. She also looks ahe...

Fertility, IVF and the microbiome with Mr Stuart Lavery

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mr Stuart Lavery, a consultant in gynaecology, reproductive medicine and surgery, joins Liz to discuss the latest developments in fertility medicine. ...

Friday Five: Resilience and redundancy with Eleanor Tweddell

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz discusses the physical and mental impacts of the second national lockdown. Author Eleanor Tweddell join...

Estrogen skincare with Dr Rebecca Booth

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Rebecca Booth joins Liz to discuss the role of estrogen on skin, especially in terms of ageing. She also explains ho...

Friday Five: Vitamin C and immunity with Dr Thomas E. Levy

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz shares her tips for building mental resilience over the next few weeks of lockdown. She also has an in-...

Understanding the breath with James Nestor

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Author and journalist James Nestor joins Liz to discuss the power of the breath. He reveals how our breath is linked to a number of processes in the b...

Special: HRT and breast cancer with Dr Yana Vinogradova

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this special bonus episode of the Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz tackles recent inaccuracies in the press regarding HRT and breast cancer. Liz speak...

Friday Five: Benefits of being frozen and Chuckling Goat kefir

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Friday Five, Liz discusses reveals the health benefits of embracing the very cold. From boosting our mood to supporting the imm...

Friday Five: Long Covid with Dr Louise Newson

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Dr Louise Newson joins Liz to discuss the lingering long-term effects of Covid-19. Louise explains the cond...

Friday Five: Menopause and getting active with Kate Dale

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of the Friday Five, Liz discusses recent research into the benefits of being outdoors for our wellbeing. She's also joined by K...

Friday Five: The power of positivity

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Friday Five, Liz discusses the importance of kindness and the power of being positive. She speaks candidly and explains how she's recen...

This Girl is on Fire with Andrea McLean

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Award-winning TV broadcaster and journalist Andrea McLean joins Liz to discuss her latest book, This Girl is on Fire. She recounts her gruelling exper...

Friday Five: Breast cancer treatments and HRT with Professor Michael Baum

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Friday Five, Liz kicks off the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Leading breast cancer specialist, Professor Michael Baum, ...

And Now for the Good News with Ruby Wax

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian, broadcaster and writer Ruby Wax OBE joins Liz to discuss her latest book, And Now For The Good News...: To the Future with Love. Ruby also s...

Friday Five: Supplements, cryotherapy and menopause charity news

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Friday Five, Liz takes a look at the essential nutrients we should all be supplementing with. She chats to Dr Louise New...