Are you a morning lark or night owl? Investigative journalist Lynne Peeples joins Liz to explore the fascinating science of circadian rhythms and how surprising aspects of modern lifestyles might be threatening our internal body clocks.

Lynne reveals whether we should live according to sunrise and sunset, the optimal eating windows for circadian hygiene, and how becoming more in tune with our body clocks can help weight management and sleep.

Liz and Lynne also talk through the links between fluctuating oestrogen levels and disrupted circadian rhythms in menopause and midlife.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Visit Lynne's website and buy The Inner Clock
• Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

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Are ultra-processed foods affecting our brain health? Family naturopath and functional medicine practitioner Lucinda Miller joins Liz on this podcast to reveal how what we put into our mouths influences what happens in our brains.

Lucinda talks Liz through the links between ultra-processed foods and how they may affect our character, attention and behaviour. Plus, they discuss the emerging science surrounding the genetic components of conditions such as ADHD.

And Lucinda also reveals the key foods for brain health and overall wellbeing for ourselves, our children and our grandchildren. This episode also explores the potential benefits of botanicals such as saffron and lion's mane for neurodivergent brains.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Follow Lucinda on Instagram
• Visit the Nature Doc website
• Purchase Brain Brilliance by Lucinda Miller
• Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

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With one in three women saying they drink more alcohol since becoming peri or menopausal, Dr Nzinga Harrison joins Liz on this podcast to share why she wants us to rethink what we know about drug and alcohol addiction.

In this episode, Nzinga, who is board-certified in psychiatry and addiction medicine, talks Liz through why the menopause may alter our relationship with alcohol, and emphasises that addiction is treatable and chronic, rather than being a choice or a moral failure.

Nzinga shares a four-question screener known as CAGE, which you can do yourself to identify whether you may be struggling with addiction.

They also cover how we can best support our loved ones through addiction and why language matters here.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Buy Un-Addiction by Nzinga Harrison
• Visit Nzinga's website
• Follow Nzinga on Instagram
• Visit the Eleanor Health website
• Purchase A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Email us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

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