Own Your Health

Are you getting enough fibre? Chances are… no.

Katie Brindle sits down with nutrition expert Farzanah Nasser to talk about one of the most overlooked foundations of good health...fibre!

Farzanah says that 96% of us not eating enough, so Katie and Farzanah discuss why fibre matters far beyond digestion, talking everything from gut health and hormones to energy, cravings, inflammation and longevity. 

Farzanah also shares simple ways to increase your fibre intake and the everyday foods that can make the biggest difference.
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Struggling with stress, bloating, or poor digestion?

In this calming guided meditation, Katie Brindle helps you slow your nervous system, release stress, and support healthy digestion through breath, gentle movement, and deep relaxation. Take a few minutes to reset, regulate, and give your body the space it needs to rest, digest, and restore.

Watch Katie's episode on Gut Health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5WVsY4HrAQ 
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Katie Brindle looks into one of the most common yet misunderstood health issues of modern life... gut health!

If you’re struggling with bloating, fatigue, cravings, constipation, diarrhoea, unexplained weight changes, or simply feeling “off,” Katie tells you why the root cause may go far beyond food. Katie's been a Chinese Medicine Practitioner for over 25 years, and she uses the wisdom of Chinese medicine, to share how stress, poor routines, overconsumption of wellness advice, and disconnection from natural rhythms could be silently damaging your digestion.

Katie also breaks down why the spleen is considered one of the...

Katie Brindle and Victoria Woodhall look at one of the biggest drivers of poor health in modern life... inflammation.

They talk through everything from chronic stress and poor sleep to gut issues, hormone changes, and the pressures of 21st-century living, they also look at why so many of us feel tired, bloated, foggy, and run down, especially during midlife and menopause.

In this conversation, Katie and Victoria also look at the simple, practical ways to help lower inflammation naturally, including:

- Why stress management may matter more than supplements
- The surprising...

What if the key to better health isn't another supplement, cold plunge or productivity hack, but just learning how to prioritise what really matters?

In this episode of Own Your Health, Katie Brindle is joined by mindset coach and author Lily Silverton, creator of The Priorities Method and author of Prioritise This.

Katie and Lily look at why so many of us feel overwhelmed, stressed and stretched thin by modern life, and how small daily choices shape our wellbeing far more than we realise. They talk about how we navigate caring responsibilities, work pressures and...

You've cleaned up your diet, you're exercising regularly, and yet the belly fat still won't budge. Sound familiar? In this episode of Own Your Health, Katie Brindle looks at why the answer may have less to do with calories and more to do with what is happening inside your body. 

Katie draws on the principles of Chinese medicine, to explain how stress, emotions, digestion, and energy flow can all contribute to stubborn belly fat, particularly as we get older. She reveals the roles of the liver, spleen and lungs in storing and processing excess energy, why feelings s...

Katie Brindle is joined by transformational coach and author Poppy Delbridge for a conversation about subconscious beliefs, nervous system healing and the hidden emotional patterns shaping our lives.

In this episode, Katie and Poppy talk about why so much of our behaviour happens beneath conscious awareness, how limiting beliefs are formed, and why many women struggle with feelings of “not enoughness” despite external success.

Poppy explains her concept of “invisible mind patterns”, how the nervous system resists change, and shares practical tools including tapping, affirmations and emotional regulation techniques designed to help people move from fear int...

Katie Brindle sits down with beauty and wellness icon Liz Earle for a conversation about ageing, energy, modern life and what it really means to be healthy. 

Liz shares why, at 63, she feels stronger, fitter and happier than ever before, challenging the idea that ageing has to mean decline. Katie and Liz talk about the hidden ways modern living may be affecting our sleep, hormones, stress levels and long-term wellbeing, from artificial light and EMFs to our disconnection from nature and natural rhythms. 

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In this episode of Own Your Health, Katie Brindle looks at why hay fever is affecting more people than ever before, and why pollen might not actually be the real problem. Drawing on the principles of Chinese medicine, Katie explains how stress, inflammation, digestion, sleep, and modern lifestyle habits could all be contributing to worsening symptoms.

Katie shares practical techniques designed to help relieve hay fever symptoms fast, including breathing exercises, acupressure, body tapping, gua sha, sleep-supporting rituals, and simple changes to food and daily habits. She also explains the connection between the lungs, immune system, stress...

What has Chinese medicine ever done for you? In this episode of Own Your Health, Katie Brindle - Chinese medicine doctor, Yang Sheng practitioner and bestselling author with over 25 years of experience, busts the biggest myth about Traditional Chinese Medicine... that it's just acupuncture and herbs!

Discover how this 3,000 year old health system can transform the way you feel, look and live, using simple self-care techniques you can do at home for free. Katie breaks Chinese medicine down into three powerful pillars for modern life: improving circulation, learning to purge and nourish the body, and strengthening the...

In Part 2 of her stress response series, Katie Brindle shares three advanced techniques to take you beyond "relaxed yet energised" and all the way into a state of bliss.

You'll learn:

Are you constantly feeling stressed, overwhelmed, exhausted but unable to relax?

In this episode of Own Your Health, Katie Brindle shares simple, ancient techniques to help you reduce stress instantly, without needing apps, supplements, or hours of meditation.

You’ll learn:

If you're lying wide awake at 2am convinced you could run the country, this episode is for you! Katie shares a brand new technique she learned working with renowned shaman Anna Hunt, and it's unlike anything she's covered before.

Drawing on the ancient Chinese Zi Wu energy clock, Katie reveals why the hours between 1 and 3am are so prone to wakefulness, which zodiac power animal governs that window, and how embodying its energy can pull you straight back into deep sleep. She walks you through the full buffalo meditation live, so you can practise it now and...

Feeling wired, restless, and unable to switch off? This episode is your reset.

In this guided session, Katie Brindle shares a simple but powerful way to meditate — even if you’ve always struggled to “quiet your mind.” Because the truth is, most people aren’t failing at meditation… they’re just approaching it wrong.

Instead of forcing yourself to go from chaos to calm, Katie shows you how to meet your body where it is — using gentle movement, breath, and awareness to transition naturally into a deep state of rest.

Whether you’re overwhelmed, exhau...

What if the secret to a long, happy life isn't about living longer... but about living better? 

In this episode of Own Your Health, Katie Brindle is joined by bestselling author and fitness expert Kate Rowe-Ham, whose brand-new book The Longevity Solution is the essential guide every woman over 40 needs right now.

Together they talk about the difference between healthspan and lifespan, why prevention will always beat cure, and how the simple act of lifting weights could be the single most transformative thing you do for your body, mind, and future independence. Kate shares her p...

Katie tackles two surprisingly common (and frustrating) issues... eczema around the eyes and breakouts around the nose, especially when they seem to appear out of nowhere. But instead of just treating the symptoms, Katie explains what could really be going on beneath the surface.

Drawing on principles of Chinese medicine, she explores how springtime affects the liver, why your body may be trying to detox through your skin, and how everyday habits could be making things worse without you even realising.
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Why do so many of us feel tired, irritable, overwhelmed or just… not quite right?

In this episode of Own Your Health, Katie Brindle tells us about the connection between the liver, the nervous system, and the stress of modern life through the lens of Chinese medicine.

As the seasons change, the body shifts its energetic focus, and according to Chinese medicine, spring is the season of the liver. When that energy becomes blocked or “stagnant”, it can show up in surprising ways... irritability, low mood, headaches, skin flare-ups, fatigue, and a nervous system that feels...

Why do so many of us feel powerless around food? In this episode of Own Your Health, Katie Brindle is joined by psychologist, behavioural change specialist and author Shahroo Izadi to explore the surprising connection between addiction, shame, and our relationship with food.

Drawing on her experience working in drug and alcohol recovery within the NHS and prisons, Shahroo explains why the way we talk to ourselves about food often mirrors the way people speak about addiction - and why shame is one of the biggest barriers to lasting change.

Katie and Shahroo unpack why...

What if the challenges in your life aren’t random… but the very reason you came here to complete?

In this episode of Own Your Health, Katie looks at what she calls the “Riddle of Life”; a way of understanding adversity, patterns, and the lessons that seem to repeat themselves no matter how hard we try to escape them.

Drawing on Chinese cosmology, the concept of “Earth School,” and years of clinical experience, Katie explains why the same situations keep showing up, why money and comfort don’t remove life’s tests, and how your struggles may ac...

What if the most powerful health upgrade isn’t a tech gadget or a supplement, but being outside? In this episode, Julia Bradbury tells Katie how a breast cancer diagnosis reshaped her understanding of wellness, moving her from performance and productivity to presence and prevention. They also challenge the idea of whether tech equals better health? Why listening to the whispers before the body shouts is important, and remembering that sometimes the simplest act, like walking in nature, is the most powerful.

Find out more about Julia Bradbury, here: https://juliabradbury.com/
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This Valentine’s-inspired episode of Own Your Health is a powerful guided meditation for healing heartbreak. Using the ancient Japanese philosophy of kintsugi — the art of repairing broken pottery with gold — Katie guides you through a transformative heart healing session designed to help you turn emotional pain into strength. This episode includes grounding techniques, meditation practices, breathwork, and a powerful “Love Grid” visualisation.

Take 20 minutes to reset your nervous system, restore your heart space, and convert pain into happiness.

(Try Shaking and Tapping, here: https://youtu.be/tEMJ9RBRHbg?si=EzEpAKRY0An151W3) 

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What does the Year of the Fire Horse really mean — and why has this powerful energy historically coincided with major political and social turning points?

In this episode of Own Your Health, Katie Brindle breaks down the true meaning of Chinese New Year 2026 and the arrival of the Yang Fire Horse. This isn’t just about zodiac animals, it’s about understanding energy cycles, the lunar calendar, and how 2026 could bring significant global shifts, personal breakthroughs, and moments of radical change.

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What if looking back at your life could heal you, or quietly drain your energy?

In this episode of Own Your Health, Katie Brindle looks at the viral “2016 throwback” trend through the lens of Chinese medicine, aging, and emotional health.Katie explains why reflection can be a powerful tool for wisdom and manifestation, and why too much nostalgia can tip into grief, stagnation, and emotional blockage.

Katie also reflects on her own 2016 memories, launching a business, becoming an early 'Gua Sha' trendsetter, and the lessons that only hindsight can reveal, before breaking down how to use...

In this episode of Own Your Health, Katie Brindle explains why spring actually begins in early February, why most New Year’s resolutions fail, and how breath - not supplements, not diets, not expensive treatments - is the foundation of real health.

Drawing on Chinese medicine, seasonal energy cycles, and modern practices like hyperbaric oxygen therapy, Katie shares a simple breathing technique that can help support your liver, boost energy, and reset your body for the year ahead, without spending thousands.

If you’re ready to feel better and more energised, this is where to star...

January gets a terrible reputation! The “Monday” of the year, full of January blues and Blue Monday dread. But what if January isn’t the problem… what if it’s the most important month for your health? In this episode of Own Your Health, Katie Brindle reframes January as a powerful, essential reset — a grounding month designed for rest, reflection, and real self-care. Drawing on seasonal health, Chinese medicine, and natural energy cycles, Katie explains why winter is meant to be inward-focused, why December exhausts us, and how January gives us a second chance to restore balance.

If you’ve ev...

In this episode of Own Your Health, Katie Brindle is joined by her close friend Katie Nicholl (Vanity Fair’s royal correspondent and BBC contributor) for a conversation about stress, symptoms, and the wake-up call that changed everything. Katie shares how what looked like burnout, palpitations, and perimenopause stress turned out to be cholangiocarcinoma (a rare primary liver cancer), despite “normal” blood tests, and why pushing for a scan likely saved her life. They unpack the post-treatment reality: life doesn’t magically get easier after a diagnosis, so self-care has to become non-negotiable.

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00:00 — Meet the guest: roya...

Own Your Health is about taking responsibility for your body before it breaks down.

In this episode, Katie Brindle explores the concept of a “home health holiday” – a preventative approach to midlife wellbeing that focuses on regeneration rather than reaction.

After personally trialling cutting-edge regenerative therapies including hyperbaric oxygen, ozone therapy, LED light therapy and hydrogen therapy, Katie shares what genuinely made a difference to her energy, sleep, inflammation, weight, skin and overall sense of vitality – and crucially, how you can replicate many of the benefits at home, for free or at low cost.

This epi...

Flu season is here — and so are the questions.
In this Own Your Health Q&A episode, Katie Brindle answers your most urgent winter health concerns, from how to strengthen immunity naturally, to what actually helps restless legs at night, and how to cope emotionally with empty nest syndrome and life transitions.

Katie shares practical, holistic advice rooted in Chinese medicine, seasonal eating, circulation, sleep support, and emotional wellbeing. You’ll learn the biggest immunity mistakes people make in winter, simple daily habits that protect your health, natural remedies that may stop illness before it takes hold, and...

Grief has a way of creeping up on us — often when we least expect it. In this deeply personal episode of Own Your Health, Katie Brindle explores why grief can resurface years after a loss, why it often intensifies around Christmas, and how it lives not just in the mind, but in the body.

Triggered after her father’s 85th birthday party, Katie shares her own experience of unexpected grief following the loss of her mother 17 years ago. Drawing on Chinese medicine, breathwork, visualisation, tapping, and mind-body practices, she explains how grief is linked to the lungs, how emot...

In this episode of Own Your Health, Katie Brindle is joined by illustrator and creative powerhouse Jakki Jones to talk about how to keep your spark alive when life is full-on. Jakki shares her journey from classical music graduate to Warner Music and MTV talent booker, to becoming “Jackkidoodles” – an in-demand illustrator, card designer and creative collaborator – all while juggling a blended family of four children and a touring musician husband.

Together, Katie and Jakki discuss: 
- How not to lose yourself in motherhood and caregiving
- Simple daily health habits: power naps, Pilates, hot water with lemo...

In this episode of Own Your Health, Katie Brindle is joined by illustrator and creative powerhouse Jakki Jones to talk about how to keep your spark alive when life is full-on.

Jakki shares her journey from classical music graduate to Warner Music and MTV talent booker, to becoming “Jackkidoodles” – an in-demand illustrator, card designer and creative collaborator – all while juggling a blended family of four children and a touring musician husband.

Together, Katie and Jakki discuss: 

How not to lose yourself in motherhood and caregiving

Simple daily health habits: power naps, Pilates, hot water...

What if your body has been whispering to you for years… and you’ve been too busy to listen?

In this episode of Own Your Health, Katie Brindle is joined by Rosie Nixon (former Editor-in-Chief of HELLO! magazine and reinvention coach) and cacao facilitator Chloe Dall'olio to talk about alignment, burnout, the divine feminine, and how to reinvent your life before your body forces you to stop.

Rosie shares the moment her “dream job” as a magazine editor ended in a hotel-room breakdown – after years of running on adrenaline, juggling motherhood, constant news cycles and never listening...

In this episode, Katie introduces the Own Your Health System, a step-by-step framework distilled from 20+ years of Chinese medicine, healing practice, and real-world experience helping thousands of people transform their physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

You’ll learn why so many of us are unwell, even though we live longer than ever. Katie breaks down how colonisation, industrialisation, modern lifestyle, tech overload, stress, poor circulation, and lost ancient practices have pulled our bodies out of alignment — and what simple daily habits can pull them back.

If you’ve ever asked yourself:
“Why am I ill? What do...

Discover the ABC of Health... Alignment, Breath, and Circulation; the three free habits that supercharge every other wellness practice. In this episode, Katie Brindle explains how to align with seasonal rhythms (bedtime, wake time, meals, and movement), master a calm lingering breath (plus the sigh and FR exhale), and reboot your circulation with simple daily movement, cold-water finishes, shaking, and tapping.

What you’ll learn:
 - Why alignment with daylight & seasons (yin/yang) makes sleep, food and exercise work better.
 - A simple breathing routine to shift into the parasympathetic, reduce stress, and support gut motility via...

Hit rock bottom and don’t know where to start? In this episode, Katie Brindle sits down with Emily Lisanti, a yoga, meditation and Qigong teacher, to look at the exact practices that helped her transform her health, purpose and career. They cover Chinese medicine wisdom (lungs = grief & gratitude), the Move • Meditate • Manifest method, body scanning, spiritual testing, inner-child/ancestral healing, and practical daily rituals (gratitude, journaling, visualisation) that actually stick.

Chapters:
00:00 Rock Bottom & Turning Point
01:53 Why Emotional + Spiritual Healing Matters
04:04 The Book That Sparked Emily’s Awakening
06:16 Physical Symptoms & Seeking Help
07:54 The Session...

Katie Brindle sits down with Ayurvedic practitioner, author and chai pioneer Mira Manek to explore the daily self-care non-negotiables that keep them grounded, energised, and thriving. Together, they weave the wisdom of Ayurveda and Yang Sheng into practical rituals anyone can adopt, from castor oil belly button therapy and oil massage to nourishing chai rituals, gua sha, and movement for longevity.

If you’re interested in healthspan vs lifespan, natural beauty, digestion support, hormone balance, immune health, and cultivating joy & calm in the everyday, you'll enjoy this episode! 

Buy Mira's Chai Tea: https://chaibymira.com/ 

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Katie Brindle guides you through The Love Grid, a gentle and powerful healing practice that will rebalance your emotional energy and restore a sense of inner peace and warmth. This session is for anyone feeling tired, overwhelmed, blocked, anxious, or simply not themselves. Through breath, visualisation, and awareness, you’ll learn how to either give love or receive love depending on where you are today, because we are all at different points in our healing journey.

Chapters:
0:00 - Welcome & Introduction
1:40 - What Is the Love Grid?
4:22 - Understanding Lovers & Lackers
7:10 - Preparing the Body & Br...

Katie Brindle launches Own Your Health: The System — a clear, practical way to finally understand your body and take control of your wellbeing.

Katie reveals the complete framework she’s been developing for months, rooted in ancient Chinese medicine but designed for the modern world.

You’ll learn:
- The 3 root causes of why we get sick.
- How your body, mind, and spirit work together in a pyramid of health.
- The 3 actions that keep you balanced — alignment, prevention, and treatment.

If you’ve ever asked “Why me? Why this? Why now?” —...

In this episode of Own Your Health, Katie explores the real root causes of hair loss, especially in women, and why modern life may be making it worse. Drawing from her own personal experience, Katie explains how stress, poor circulation, and internal heat affect your hair—and what you can do about it without spending a penny! Learn practical, natural techniques like body tapping, jade combing, and Gua Sha to support your hair health from the inside out.

If you have tried any of the techniques in today’s video, let us know in the...

In this episode, Katie discusses the importance of lung health, particularly in the context of springtime and rising pollen levels. She explores the role of the lungs in both Western and Chinese medicine, emphasizing their connection to emotional health and overall well-being. The episode provides practical tips for maintaining lung health, including breathing techniques, mindfulness practices, and environmental considerations.

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