Welcome to The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, the podcast helping all women have a better second half. I’m Liz Earle and, with so many of us living longer than ever ...
How to stop eating ultra-processed foods, with Nichola Ludlam-Raine
With the health hazards of ultra-processed foods becoming all the more apparent, nutritionist Nichola Ludlam-Raine joins Liz to reveal how we can cut UPFs out of our diet without losing the foods we love. Nichola shares advice on how to identify a UPF, the nutritional differences between these kinds of foods and whether they should be avoided at all costs. Liz and Nichola also discuss how people with allergies can navigate ultra-processed foods, share simple advice to create better eating habits that will stick, and reveal why food manufacturers must take more responsibility with labelling. Links mentioned in the episode:Buy How Not To Eat Ultra-Processed, by Nichola Ludlam-RaineFollow Nichola on InstagramPurchase A Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Eat your brain happy, with Stephanie J Moore
Do you consider your brain health when doing your weekly food shop? Clinical nutritionist Stephanie Moore joins Liz to share how we can better nourish our brains through what we eat. Liz and Stephanie talk through the extent that diet may be impacting our poor mental health, plus they discuss how recovery from stress and trauma may be linked to nutritional deficiencies. They also cover the chemical imbalance theory of depression, share practical advice on improving digestion and cleaning up our diet, and why our brains need cholesterol.Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase Eat Your Brain Happy by Stephanie MooreFollow Stephanie on InstagramPurchase A Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Do you need a digital detox? – with Elaine Kasket
How much time do you spend on your phone or a computer each day? With one in five people in the UK hitting burnout, leading cyber psychologist Elaine Kasket joins Liz to reveal what social media and technology are really doing to our health. Elaine talks Liz through how technology may be impacting our mental health and relationships, and how we can maximise our social connections, plus shares advice on how we can reboot our relationship with the digital world. The episode also covers some of the positives of modern technology, how to avoid comparison stealing your joy on social media, setting healthy boundaries with tech in the workplace, and our digital footprint after death. Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase Reset: Rethinking Your Digital World for a Happier Life, by Elaine KasketPurchase A Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is a lack of nature making you ill? - With Kathy Willis
Do you manage to get out in nature every day for just 20 minutes? Biodiversity professor Kathy Willis joins Liz on this podcast to question whether not spending enough time outdoors is making us sick. Kathy reveals the links between the amount of green space in our lives and better health, mood and longevity, and shares practical advice on how we can get more nature into our homes to reap these benefits, too. Plus, Kathy and Liz discuss whether a lack of trees may be causing certain health conditions, how plants can enhance our lives (even helping us to fight cancer!), and why you might want to swap your carpets for wooden floors in your home. Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase Good Nature by Kathy WillisPurchase A Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Are women depressed or oppressed? – with Dr Linda Gask
With one in five women compared to one in eight men experiencing a common mental health issue in the UK, psychiatrist Linda Gask joins Liz to explore how mental health care is failing the sisterhood. Liz and Linda question why so many more women than men are affected by anxiety, low mood, depression, and other mental health challenges, and they discuss the scores of societal pressures women face that may be contributing here. Linda also shares her thoughts on medication for mental health, the prevalence of medical misogyny and gaslighting, and provides practical advice on getting the right support for your needs. Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase Out of Her Mind by Linda GaskPurchase A Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, the podcast helping all women have a better second half. I’m Liz Earle and, with so many of us living longer than ever before, I’m on a mission to help women thrive in later life by investing in our health and wellbeing today. This means picking up good habits in our 20s and 30s, navigating the changes that come in our 40s and 50s and fortifying our bodies with everything we need to stay fit, flexible, sharp and energised in our 60s, 70s and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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