Own Your Health

Brain fog, night sweats, weight gain, exhaustion or fluctuating hormones? What if your perimenopause symptoms are your body's way of telling you it's time to slow down and listen?

In this episode of Own Your Health, Katie Brindle looks at perimenopause through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine, telling you why this stage of life is about more than just hormonal changes.

According to Chinese medicine, the kidneys are considered the body's energy battery, playing a central role in ageing, vitality and the menopause transition. But with the demands of modern life, constant stress and...

New to qigong? Katie Brindle introduces this ancient Chinese practice through simple movements, gentle shaking and slow breathing. Learn how to tune into your body, find your own pace and take a moment to slow down.

Follow Own Your Health with Katie Brindle for more episodes, and watch on YouTube to follow the movements.
--------------------------------------------
More information here: https://katiebrindle.com/
Subscribe to my newsletter: https://katiebrindle.com/newsletter-signup/
Buy 'Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese Self-Healing' at
https://www.hayoumethod.com/product/yang-sheng-the-art-of-chinese-self-healing/
Buy the Hayo'u tools at https://www...

Feeling tired, low or out of sorts as the nights draw in? 

Katie Brindle explores autumn through the lens of Chinese medicine, sharing gentle morning practices, a simple gratitude exercise and her ABC method for letting go of emotional baggage. 

Discover small ways to slow down, make space and feel lighter this autumn.
--------------------------------------------
More information here: https://katiebrindle.com/
Subscribe to my newsletter: https://katiebrindle.com/newsletter-signup/
Buy 'Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese Self-Healing' at
https://www.hayoumethod.com/product/yang-sheng-the-art-of-chinese-self-healing/
Buy the Hayo'u tools at https://ww...

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...

What if your nervous system isn’t broken; it’s been trying to protect you?

In this episode of Own Your Health, Katie Brindle is joined by the self-improvement sisters and authors Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips to talk about 'Glimmers'... the small moments that help us feel safe, connected and more present.

Find out why old patterns can show up in our relationships, why feeling calm all the time isn’t the goal, and how to notice what your body needs when life feels overwhelming. Katie also opens up about her own experience of a n...

The world of supplements can feel completely overwhelming. What do we actually need? What’s worth taking? And how do we know what’s really inside the products we’re buying?

In this episode, Katie Brindle is joined by Kevin Leivers, founder of The Naked Pharmacy, to cut through the noise. They talk collagen, magnesium, vitamin D, quality, dosage and some of the things hiding in supplement manufacturing that most of us would never think to ask about!

This is really about taking the confusion out of supplements and helping you make better, more informed choice...

What if the things weighing you down aren’t physical at all?

In this episode of Own Your Health, Katie Brindle looks at the art of letting go... clearing the clutter around you, releasing emotional baggage and feelings we carry with us for years.

Katie shares her three levels of letting go, beginning with simple physical decluttering before moving into her ABC method for emotional release, forgiveness and gratitude.

katie tells us why the principles of Chinese medicine and the natural energy of autumn can be the perfect season to create space and ma...

Are you constantly feeling run down or worried about catching a bug going around? 

In this episode, Katie shares five simple things she does to support the body’s natural defences and help prevent illness before it takes hold. Drawing on more than 25 years of Chinese medicine experience, Katie gives you practical, achievable habits you can begin using today to feel stronger, healthier and more resilient.
--------------------------------------------
More information here: https://katiebrindle.com/
Subscribe to my newsletter: https://katiebrindle.com/newsletter-signup/
Buy 'Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese Self-Healing' at
https://www.hay...

What if we’ve been looking at menopause all wrong? Katie Brindle shares a different perspective on this life transition, with simple ways to tackle depletion, hot flushes and overwhelm. Katie looks at everything from sleep and self-care to breathing, food and ancient Chinese wisdom.
--------------------------------------------
More information here: https://katiebrindle.com/
Subscribe to my newsletter: https://katiebrindle.com/newsletter-signup/
Buy 'Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese Self-Healing' at
https://www.hayoumethod.com/product/yang-sheng-the-art-of-chinese-self-healing/
Buy the Hayo'u tools at https://www.hayoumethod.com/products/
--------------------------------------------
Join my channel and leave a co...

Katie is joined by renowned astrologer Debbie Frank for a really interesting conversation about astrology, healing and why we may have misunderstood manifestation.

They chat about how your birth chart can reveal your strengths, challenges and deeper purpose, why true manifestation is about alignment rather than simply getting what you want, and how understanding the cycles of your life can help you navigate change.

Could the stars hold the key to understanding yourself on a much deeper level?

🎧 Subscribe now and never miss an episode of Own Your Health.
--------------------------------------------
More inf...

TV presenter and wellness advocate Julia Bradbury joins Katie Brindle for a conversation about the daily habits that transformed her health after breast cancer. 

Julia and Katie talk about the healing power of nature and breathwork as well as longevity, movement and mindfulness - and the simple practices that can help you live a healthier life.

Julia Bradbury’s #1 Sunday Times bestselling book Hack Yourself Healthy is available to buy in paperback online and in bookstores. 

Find out more about Julia at: https://juliabradbury.com/
--------------------------------------------
More information here: https://katiebrindle.com...

When you look in the mirror, how much time do you take to read what you're seeing?

In this episode of Own Your Health, Katie Brindle looks at one of the most powerful (and surprisingly simple) tools from Chinese medicine... the art of face reading!

After appearing on ITV's This Morning, Katie analysed famous faces like Holly Willoughby and Jamie Oliver, breaking down exactly how you can do it yourself.

In this episode, you’ll learn about the 3 key zones of the face (and what they reveal about your personality), how to spot yo...

We've become obsessed with the latest wellness trends, but what if the greatest health secrets have been hiding right in front of us for centuries?

In this episode, Katie Brindie is joined by her wonderful friend Susanna Hei to chat about the simple Chinese traditions passed down through generations that continue to support energy and healthy ageing today. They talk about everything from nourishing soups and congee to ginger, rice water, breathing techniques, foot patches and the everyday rituals her grandmother swore by!

Susanna uses the Prife Takara Foot Patches but therse are similar https...

Katie shares more of the simple daily habits she wishes she'd discovered 10 years earlier, with part 2 of "Why I Feel Better At 53 Than I Did At 43".

Whether its an earlier bedtime, taking in the morning light or breathwork, stretching, cold showers and the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine, Katie tells you how small, consistent rituals have transformed the way she looks and feels at 53.

These aren't expensive wellness trends or quick fixes. They're practical habits that anyone can start today to improve energy, sleep, digestion and overall wellbeing. Katie also reveals the non-negotiable practices she...

For years Katie thought feeling exhausted, stressed, restless and hormonally out of balance was simply part of getting older. But that's not the case!

In this episode of Own Your Health, Katie shares the simple things she wish she'd known at 43 that have transformed how she feels at 53... things like getting morning light and movement to breathing, circulation, rest and the principles of Chinese medicine.

🎧 Subscribe now and never miss an episode of Own Your Health. 
--------------------------------------------
More information here: https://katiebrindle.com/
Subscribe to my newsletter: https://katiebrindle.com/newsletter-signup/
Buy...

Feeling hot, bothered, exhausted or struggling to sleep in this heat? Don't worry, Katie's got you covered! 

She's sharing her favourite Chinese medicine tips to help you stay cool, calm and energised during a heatwave... and some of them might surprise you!

Find out why ice in your drinks could actually be making things worse, to the best foods to eat, how to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and avoid that puffy feeling! 

Meditation: https://youtu.be/K-FFh-0Zy5c?si=rol9rLLmxpUzu-Oc
--------------------------------------------
More information here: https://katiebrindle.com/
Subscribe to...

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.
--------------------------------------------
More information here: https://katiebrindle.com/
Subscribe to...

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 
--------------------------------------------
More information here: https://katiebrindle.com/
Subscribe to my newsletter: https://katiebrindle.com/newsletter-s...
Buy 'Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese Self-Healing' a...

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. 

For more on Liz, go to: https://www.lizearle.com
Book: Ho...

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.
--------------------------------------------
More information here: https://katiebrindle.com/
Subscribe to my newsletter: https://katiebrindle...

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/
You can buy Julia's bo...

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) 

Chapters:

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.

You’ll discover:

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...