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Is it ever too late to start strength training? – with Kate Oakley
13/11/2026 | 44 mins.Need some inspiration to get started with strength training? Personal trainer Kate Oakley joins Liz to explain why building strength is something we can start at any age, and why it’s one of the best things we can do to support muscle and bone health as we get older, keeping us independent for longer.
They discuss how training can boost your mood and resilience as well as physical strength, why you don't need equipment or weights and how even a 10-minute workout counts.
Kate also talks about the importance of a progressive routine and shares easy ways to get started, from simple bodyweight exercises to sneaking ‘strength snacks’ into your day.
In this episode:
The benefits of strength training for heart health and stress resilience
Ways to get started, whatever age or stage you’re at
How to choose the right dumbbells
Tips for creating a routine around a busy life
The importance of protein for muscle strength and recovery
Getting the most out of your workout when you’re short on time
Simple exercises you can do while waiting for the kettle to boil
Links mentioned in the episode:
Watch Liz’s strength training tips
Follow Liz’s 10-minute workout routine
More from Kate:
Follow Kate on Instagram
Join the Lift For Life strength training programme
More about Your Future Fit
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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: 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.Do we really need to eat differently after menopause? – with Dr Mandy Leonhardt
11/11/2026 | 19 mins.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
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.Why I don’t eat low-fat foods
09/11/2026 | 40 mins.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
Follow Liz on Instagram
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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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Rethinking retirement: why work could be key to ageing well – with Lyndsey Simpson
06/11/2026 | 46 mins.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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Is it too late to start HRT after 60?
02/11/2026 | 37 mins.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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About Age Better with Liz Earle
I'm on a mission to change the conversation around ageing. Women's health – particularly as we age – has been underfunded and overlooked for far too long. And frankly, it's time we pushed back.Through this podcast, I want to share the knowledge and tools that can help you thrive in later life by taking action today. Because here's what I've learned: decline isn't inevitable. And when we understand what our bodies truly need, we really can age better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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