Age Better with Liz Earle

What if you could dial back your biological age – not through expensive treatments or extreme diets – but with surprisingly simple habits that longevity doctors actually use themselves? Dr Harpal Bains joins Liz to reveal the practical strategies that could genuinely add years to your life.

In this episode:
Why your heart, cells and organs could all be different ages
The pulse wave velocity test revealing arterial stiffness before symptoms appear
The impact of stress on heart health and longevity
How much exercise is too much?
The truth about LDL cholesterol and oxidative stress
Microdosing GLP-1 medications for longevity (not just weight loss)
HRT as a longevity strategy beyond symptom relief
The 70% rule and why joy might be the most powerful pro-ageing tool

Links mentioned in the episode:
GlycanAge test
Listen to Liz's previous conversation with Harpal

More from Liz:
Preorder Liz’s new book – How to Age
A Better Second Half
Follow Liz on Instagram
Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

More from Harpal:
Harpal Clinic
Follow Harpal on Instagram

Get in touch with a question for Liz:
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

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.

From blue light blocking glasses to hydrogen water for your mitochondria, Liz shares the science-backed strategies that protect your circadian rhythm and support healthy ageing.

In this episode:
Is hydrogen water worth it – and are there budget options?
Which supplements should we prioritise in midlife?
Do blue light blocking glasses protect your sleep?
How to fix hormonal breakouts after coming off the pill
Can you start HRT while you're still breastfeeding at 49?
How to soothe midlife bloating

Links mentioned in the episode:
Echo hydrogen water flask
Hydrogen water tablets
Dr Nicholas Perricone episode on collagen and hydrogen water
Liz's favourite gut health boosters
Dr Uma Naidoo episode on nutrition for better mental health
Ocushield blue light blocking glasses
Ocushield screen protector
By Sarah Ally Recovery Blemish Facial Oil – use code LIZLOVES for 20% off
Balance menopause app

Get in touch with a question for Liz:
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:
Preorder Liz’s NEW book – How to Age
A Better Second Half
Follow Liz on Instagram
Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

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.

What could reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke, lower inflammation, and make you less susceptible to depression? The answer, says nutritionist Emma Bardwell, is fibre.

Emma's back on the show by popular demand to explain why hitting 30 grams a day could transform everything from weight loss and mood to digestion and glowing skin – and the simple hacks that make it easy to hit that target.

In this episode:
Why fibre needs better PR (and why protein hogged the limelight in 2025)
The difference between soluble and insoluble fibre – and why you need both
Fibre heroes: raspberries, cannellini beans, cacao powder and ground almonds
How to go from 16g to 30g without eating mountains of vegetables
The microdosing approach: starting with one teaspoon of beans to avoid bloating
Why fermented foods and kefir are game-changers for your gut microbiome
The Bristol Stool Chart and poophoria (yes, really)
How fibre supports weight loss, hormone balance, and even clears microplastics
Why your digestion slows in perimenopause – and what to do about it
Emma's tips for cooking tempeh
The timeline: what happens to your body within hours, days, and weeks of increasing fibre

More from Liz:
Preorder Liz’s new book – How to Age
A Better Second Half
Follow Liz on Instagram
Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

More from Emma:
The Fibre Effect
The 30 Gram Plan
Follow Emma on Instagram

Get in touch with a question for Liz:
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

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.

It's one of the most confusing nutrition debates – should you be eating more salt or less? The answer might surprise you, because it depends on your lifestyle. If you're cooking from scratch or you're very active the advice is very different than if ultra-processed foods are part of your diet. Liz explains why salt isn't the enemy, the surprising signs that reveal whether you're getting too much or too little, and why drinking plenty of water might not be hydrating you properly at all.

In this episode:
How to know if you need to increase or reduce your sodium intake
Are at-home teeth whitening kits safe and do they actually work?
Tips for breast tenderness on HRT
Can you cook with extra virgin olive oil or is it just for drizzling?
What lifestyle and non-surgical options exist for managing lipedema?

Links mentioned in the episode:
The Salt Fix by Dr James DiNicolantonio
Citizens of Soil extra virgin olive oil

Get in touch with a question for Liz:
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:
Preorder Liz’s NEW book – How to Age
A Better Second Half
Follow Liz on Instagram
Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Partha Nandi is a gastroenterologist who wants you to know that the key to preventing stroke, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's might not lie in the brain at all – it lies in the gut. He shares how inflammation in your gut today could be affecting your brain decades from now. And he reveals the five simple pillars that could help you protect your cognitive health for life.

In this episode:
The gut-brain connection and why it matters for stroke, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
How inflammatory markers in the gut can predict Parkinson's
Why people with healthier gut microbiomes recover better from strokes
The role of the vagus nerve as the information superhighway between gut and brain
Dr Nandi's five-pillar approach: purposeful living, diet, movement, spirituality and community
Which probiotic strains to look for
The importance of fermented foods for reducing inflammation
Why magnesium matters and which type to choose for different needs
How intermittent fasting and mindful eating support gut health

More from Liz:
Preorder Liz’s new book – How to Age
A Better Second Half
Follow Liz on Instagram
Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

More from Partha:
Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain
Follow Dr Nandi on Instagram

Get in touch with a question for Liz:
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

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.