Age Better with Liz Earle

How can we nourish ourselves in our 50s and beyond without the overwhelm of diet advice? Liz is joined by Dr Mandy Leonhardt, GP and nutritional consultant for supplement brand SISTERLY, to explore how our nutrient needs change with age. They discuss the essential vitamins and minerals women need at this stage of life, and how supplements can help fill the gaps and take the pressure off optimising every plate.

This episode is sponsored by SISTERLY, who are offering listeners of the show 10% off purchases at sisterlylab.com when you use the code LIZLOVES at checkout.

In this episode:

How hormonal shifts can lead to poorer nutrient absorption
Why restricted eating reduces our intake of essential vitamins and minerals
Tips for simplifying healthy habits and bringing enjoyment back to eating
Why your supplement stack might be too much
How getting calcium from food is superior to supplements

Links mentioned in the episode:

SISTERLY The Elevator multivitamin – USE CODE LIZLOVES FOR 10% OFF

More from Mandy and SISTERLY:

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Follow SISTERLY on Instagram
More about SISTERLY

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

Order Liz's new book – How to Age
A Better Second Half
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Host: Liz Earle
Producers: Anouszka Tate and Hannah Fisher (Fresh Air Production)
Content Writer: Lucy Parley
Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

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Is a low-fat diet really the best choice for women looking to manage their weight and cholesterol in midlife? Liz explains why she prefers whole, naturally satisfying foods over many low-fat alternatives, which can contain added sugars and fillers to replace lost flavour. She also explores the role of healthy fats and how to make more informed choices to support a healthy metabolism.

Plus: Advice for skin pigmentation, supporting your skin and body when oestrogen isn’t an option, why cholesterol isn't the bad guy and has my HRT stopped working?

Also in this episode:

Explaining cholesterol: the difference between LDL and HDL
How changing hormones impact cholesterol and weight
Why our body and brain need cholesterol
What’s causing my skin pigmentation?
How menopause changes where we store fat
Does testosterone help a flagging libido?
How to support your body and skin health when you can’t take oestrogen
Can HRT stop working?

Want to try anything Liz mentioned?

Find all the products and resources from this episode here on our website.

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

How To Age
A Better Second Half
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Host: Liz Earle
Producer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)
Content Writer: Lucy Parley
Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

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We’ve been sold the idea that retirement is the ultimate goal, but could stopping work abruptly leave us feeling bored, isolated and without purpose? Lyndsey Simpson, founder of 55/Redefined, joins Liz to explore why gradually cutting back on work while bringing more interests into our lives might be healthier for us.

They discuss why working longer doesn’t have to mean staying in the same job and why purpose, connection, mental stimulation and independence are key for ageing well.

Lyndsey also shares advice for designing a fulfilling next chapter, from retraining and volunteering to over-50s apprenticeships and dipping your toe back into the workplace.

In this episode:
Is retiring too soon bad for our health?
The power of purpose for a positive and resilient outlook
How to plan a fulfilling life after retirement
Ways to find purpose and routine when you’re not working
Are you really craving retirement or do you just need something to change?
The advantages of an ageing workforce
How entrepreneurs over 60 are more successful than under-30s
Advice for getting back into the workplace
The industries crying out for female midlife talent
Apprenticeships for the over-50s
How to rediscover your ‘what’ and ‘why’

Links mentioned in the episode:
The Beyond Midlife Commission
Bookmark Reading Charity

More from Lyndsey:
Follow Lyndsey on Instagram
Follow The Age Rebellion on Instagram
Read The Age Rebellion
More about 55/Redefined

Get in touch with a question for Liz:
Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:
How To Age
A Better Second Half
Follow Liz on Instagram
Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Host: Liz Earle
Producer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production)
Content Writer: Lucy Parley
Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.
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Liz is regularly asked what age is too late to consider HRT and explores the benefits and risks of starting after 60. She explains how body identical patches and gels have moved on from older tablet forms of HRT and talks about how vaginal oestrogen can offer relief from dryness, discomfort and UTIs.

Plus: advice for dating in later life, exercising safely after injury, ways to treat sebaceous filaments and what to do if you’re struggling to lose weight after 60.

Also in this episode:

The realities of dating after 50
Dating websites versus apps
Should I exercise with a pelvic floor condition?
Why you might be struggling to lose weight after 60
Tips for maintaining a healthy weight in midlife
When is the best time to start HRT?
Is it blackheads or something else?

Want to try anything Liz mentioned?

Find all the products and resources from this episode here on our website.

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

How To Age
A Better Second Half
Follow Liz on Instagram
Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Host: Liz Earle
Producer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)
Content Writer: Lucy Parley
Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.
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How can we cut through the noise of the beauty industry and find products that genuinely deliver? Beauty experts Jo Fairley and Sarah Stacey join Liz to share the skincare, makeup and haircare heroes rated by thousands of women over 30 years for their go-to guide, The Beauty Bible.

They discuss where it’s worth spending your money and highlight the power of getting the foundations right, from sleep and hydration to a good cleansing routine.

Jo and Sarah also talk about the importance of consistency when trying new products and share simple beauty tips, from a DIY facial massage to a quick weekly hair mask.

In this episode:
The products most rated by real women over 30 years of trials
What exactly is micellar water and how does it work?
The budget makeup brands that make the cut
The luxury skincare treats worth investing in
Why consistency is key when it comes to skincare
Should we be looking for ‘clean’ beauty products?
The lifestyle basics and wellbeing tips that make the products work harder
Why massaging in products helps reduce puffiness
How to use a gua sha facial tool
Why healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp

Links mentioned in the episode:
L’Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream
Erborian CC Dull Correct Cream
Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
Guerlain Mitsouko EDP
Icon skincare
4711 fragrance
Podcast with Alice Hart-Davis on tweakments and skin ageing
Podcast with Dr Mark Horowitz on coming off antidepressants

More from Jo and Sarah:
Follow The Beauty Bible on Instagram
Read The Beauty Bible: Iconic Edition
More about the College of Medicine Beyond Pills Campaign

Get in touch with a question for Liz:
Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:
How To Age
A Better Second Half
Follow Liz on Instagram
Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Host: Liz Earle
Producer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production)
Content Writer: Lucy Parley
Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.