Self-Care is Not Selfish - Prioritizing Yourself in Midlife and Beyond | Liz Earle

In this episode, Angela Foster speaks with wellness expert and author Liz Earle about the complexities of self-care in midlife. They explore the unique challenges women face during this phase, including hormonal changes, shifting family dynamics, and the pressure to balance multiple responsibilities. Liz shares practical tips on how to prioritise health and wellbeing, redefining what it means to thrive in midlife and beyond. MAIN TAKEAWAYS Why Self-Care is Essential in Midlife: Liz explains why self-care is a necessity, not a luxury, during midlife. Women often juggle numerous responsibilities—from caring for children to supporting ageing parents—making it even more critical to prioritise their own health and wellbeing. Understanding Hormonal Shifts: Liz breaks down the hormonal changes that occur during perimenopause and menopause and discusses how these shifts can impact mental health, energy levels, and overall wellbeing. Learn how to support your hormones through nutrition, movement, and supplements. Gut Health and Ageing: As oestrogen levels decline, the gut microbiome changes. Liz highlights how focusing on gut health can mitigate common ageing-related issues like inflammation and digestive discomfort. Redefining Relationships in Midlife: Liz shares her personal experiences and insights into how relationships evolve in midlife, including setting boundaries and recognising toxic patterns. Discover how to nurture healthy relationships and identify when it’s time to let go. Practical Self-Care Strategies: From morning routines to evening journaling practices, Liz outlines simple yet effective self-care habits that can be seamlessly integrated into busy lifestyles. Tips include using breathwork to reduce stress, the benefits of short walks, and incorporating mindfulness throughout the day. TIMESTAMPS & KEY TOPICS [00:00] Introduction, Angela welcomes Liz Earle. [03:29] Starting with self-care, why midlife women must prioritise health. [05:09] Navigating hormones, balancing through diet and lifestyle. [08:14] Generational shifts, self-care awareness differences. [11:08] Evening routines, tips for a calmer mind at night. [13:45] Thriving mindset, embracing change and resilience. [17:30] Gut health, strategies for a healthy microbiome. [21:00] Skin and beauty, graceful ageing tips. [24:35] Midlife relationships, redefining roles and boundaries. [28:10] Takeaways, practical health tips. VALUABLE RESOURCES Get a free snapshot of your health and personalised report at www.yourtotalhealthcheck.com Join The High Performance Health Community Get 10% off Magnesium Breakthrough with code ANGELA10 at www.bioptimizers.com/angela AG1 Special Offer - https://www.drinkag1.com/angelafoster ABOUT THE GUEST Liz Earle’s Book: A Better Second Half: Dial Back Your Age to Live a Longer, Healthier, Happier Lifehttps://amzn.eu/d/gC0vYdP Liz Earle is a champion of women’s health, media influencer, author of 36 books, TV presenter and charity-founder, as well as host of the popular Liz Earle Wellbeing Show podcast. She is also on a mission to help women celebrate every stage of their lives – especially that all-important second half. For more than thirty years, Liz has remained a respected and award-winning authority in the world of beauty, natural nutrition, health and wellbeing. She is dedicated to sharing her knowledge as a broadcaster (having started her TV career on ITV’s This Morning in 1989, she’s still a contributor to the show), writer and trusted household name, as well as being a best-selling author with a range of lifestyle titles and a multi-brand founder.