Dealing with creaky joints, lacklustre hair and skin that's lost its bounce? Jo Woodhurst, Head of Nutrition at Ancient + Brave, joins Liz to reveal why collagen supplements are a midlife must.

Liz and Jo discuss how collagen declines with age, the physical signs we may notice, lifestyle choices that can affect production of this protein, and the significant connection between oestrogen levels and collagen.

In this episode brought to you in partnership with Ancient + Brave, Liz and Jo talk through how collagen may benefit our blood sugar balance, metabolism, heart and gut health, and share advice on selecting a high quality, effective supplement that is right for you.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Save 20% on Ancient + Brave's Collagen (and across the website) with the LIZLOVES affiliate code
• Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

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How many different plants do you eat a week? Gut health expert Tim Spector joins Liz to share how we can improve our diet and gut microbiome to overhaul our health with his six key principles.

In this episode, Tim - who is a Professor of Epidemiology at King's College, London - reveals how a mini-stroke served as a much-needed wake-up call to pivot his attitude to food and nutrition.

Tim and Liz chat through whether you can tell how healthy you are by looking at your gut microbiome diversity, why it might be time to scrap calorie counting, and the magic number of plants we should be eating every week.

They also cover how to get more fermented foods into your diet, and Tim shares his thoughts on longer periods of fasting, following Liz's recent stint at a well-known fasting clinic.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Purchase the Food for Life Cookbook
• Follow Tim Spector on Instagram
• Visit the Zoe website
• Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

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In a menopause muddle? In this Menopause Day special, Liz sits down to answer YOUR questions on the menopause - from HRT conundrums to body image worries.

In this episode, Liz gives advice to Valentine on whether she should take HRT despite having no menopause symptoms, answers Jane's question on whether she can start HRT at age 60, helps Julie to find the right type of HRT for her, and shares advice on vaginal oestrogen for Jane.

Meanwhile, Liz covers pelvic floor and prolapse for Lesley, helps Tina with breast pain and her body image worries, shares her own personal experience with HRT for Sophia, and reveals an ideal menopausal breakfast for Jo.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Purchase Oestrogen Matters by Avrum Bluming
• Visit the Balance website
• Purchase the Pelvic Floor Bible by Jane Simpson
• Purchase Me & My Menopausal Vagina by Jane Lewis
• Listen to our podcast with Gabrielle Lyon on protein
• Listen to our podcast with Dr Rachel Rubin on vaginal oestrogen
• Listen to our podcast with Dr Milli Raizada on hormone health
• Listen to our podcast with Dr Louise Newson on the practicalities of HRT
• Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

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