Own Your Health

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 have it ready the moment you need it most. More information here: https://katiebrindle.com/Subscribe to my newsletter: https://katiebrindle.com/newsletter-s...Buy 'Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese Self-Healing' athttps://www.hayoumethod.com/product/y...Buy the Hayo'u tools at https://www.hayoumethod.com/products/--------------------------------------------Join my channel and leave a comment about what you want to see next!Love, Katie Brindle.

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, exhausted, or just need a break from the noise, this is your permission to pause — and your guide to doing it properly.Press play, get comfortable, and give yourself the rest your body’s been asking for.--------------------------------------------More information here: https://katiebrindle.com/Subscribe to my newsletter: https://katiebrindle.com/newsletter-signup/Buy 'Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese Self-Healing' athttps://www.hayoumethod.com/product/yang-sheng-the-art-of-chinese-self-healing/Buy the Hayo'u tools at https://www.hayoumethod.com/products/

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 personal journey through perimenopause, over-training, and the moment everything shifted, and why strength training isn't about aesthetics, it's about being able to open jam jars, carry the shopping, and get up off the sofa when you're 80.In this episode: Why healthspan matters more than lifespan The truth about strength training and muscle loss after 40 How to start lifting weights with zero experience Perimenopause, cortisol, and why HIIT may be doing more harm than good The power of community and real-life human connection Preventative health screening — what you need to ask your GP Creating your own Blue Zone, wherever you live 🎧 Listen, share, and start owning your health today!

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.com/newsletter-signup/Buy 'Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese Self-Healing' athttps://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 comment about what you want to see next!Love, Katie Brindle.

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 constantly on edge.Katie explains why modern life is so disruptive to this delicate balance and shares simple daily practices that can help restore flow and calm the body again – from movement and laughter to walking, stretching, body brushing and reconnecting with nature.--------------------------------------------More information here: https://katiebrindle.com/Subscribe to my newsletter: https://katiebrindle.com/newsletter-signup/Buy 'Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese Self-Healing' athttps://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 comment about what you want to see next!Love, Katie Brindle.

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 diets so often fail, why late-night cravings feel impossible to resist, and how compassion and behavioural psychology can help us break patterns that feel completely out of our control.They also explore how modern life, from stress and scrolling to busy schedules and disrupted routines, is affecting our nervous systems, our digestion, and our ability to make healthy choices.More information here: https://katiebrindle.com/Subscribe to my newsletter: https://katiebrindle.com/newsletter-s...Buy 'Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese Self-Healing' athttps://www.hayoumethod.com/product/y...Buy the Hayo'u tools at https://www.hayoumethod.com/products/--------------------------------------------Join my channel and leave a comment about what you want to see next!Love, Katie Brindle.

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 actually be the doorway to growth.If you've ever asked yourself 'Why does it always happen to you?'... What if that question is the clue?Katie shares how to identify the repeating themes in your life, how to listen before your body (or the universe) has to scream, and why adversity may be the very thing shaping you into something stronger.If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why me?”... have a watch of this!--------------------------------------------More information here: https://katiebrindle.com/Subscribe to my newsletter: https://katiebrindle.com/newsletter-signup/Buy 'Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese Self-Healing' athttps://www.hayoumethod.com/product/yang-sheng-the-art-of-chinese-self-healing/Buy the Hayo'u tools at https://www.hayoumethod.com/products/Hayo'uFit at https://hayoufit.com--------------------------------------------Join my channel and leave a comment about what you want to see next!Love, Katie Brindle.

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 book 'Hack Yourself Healthy', here You can watch Julia's new ITV series - Wonders of The Frozen South, hereMore information here: https://katiebrindle.com/Subscribe to my newsletter: https://katiebrindle.com/newsletter-signup/Buy 'Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese Self-Healing' athttps://www.hayoumethod.com/product/yang-sheng-the-art-of-chinese-self-healing/Buy the Hayo'u tools at https://www.hayoumethod.com/products/Hayo'uFit at https://hayoufit.com--------------------------------------------Join my channel and leave a comment about what you want to see next!Love, Katie Brindle.

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:00:00 – Why Heartbreak Deserves Healing02:26 – The Kintsugi Philosophy: Turning Breaks into Gold03:16 – What to Expect in This Healing Session04:40 – Release Tension: The Shake Technique05:30 – Transition Into Calm: The Sway Practice06:50 – Breath Awareness & Nervous System Reset10:01 – Drawing in Golden Healing Energy14:17 – Observing the State of Your Heart16:04 – Healing the Cracks with Gold19:10 – Transforming Pain into Wisdom20:23 – Opening the Heart to Connection21:05 – The Love Grid Visualization23:45 – Closing the Heart & Returning to the Room24:35 – Final Reflection: Converting Pain into Love--------------------------------------------More information here: https://katiebrindle.com/Subscribe to my newsletter: https://katiebrindle.com/newsletter-signup/Buy 'Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese Self-Healing' athttps://www.hayoumethod.com/product/yang-sheng-the-art-of-chinese-self-healing/Buy the Hayo'u tools at https://www.hayoumethod.com/products/Hayo'uFit at https://hayoufit.com--------------------------------------------Join my channel and leave a comment about what you want to see next!Love, Katie Brindle.

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: Why Fire Horse years are linked to historical upheaval How Yang Fire energy creates optimism, passion and momentum What this year means for career change, relationships and personal reinvention How to use the Lunar calendar to reset, realign and avoid exhaustion Why “unchecked power” is the shadow theme of this year -------------------------------------------More information here: https://katiebrindle.com/Subscribe to my newsletter: https://katiebrindle.com/newsletter-signup/Buy 'Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese Self-Healing' athttps://www.hayoumethod.com/product/yang-sheng-the-art-of-chinese-self-healing/Buy the Hayo'u tools at https://www.hayoumethod.com/products/Hayo'uFit at https://hayoufit.com--------------------------------------------Join my channel and leave a comment about what you want to see next!Love, Katie Brindle.

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 nostalgia correctly as a grounding, healing practice at this time of year.Chapters: 02:00 – Nostalgia as a healing and wisdom-building tool 03:00 – Aging, women, and the myth of “losing value” 04:30 – What Katie learned revisiting her own 2016 06:10 – Being a female founder: survival, mistakes, resilience 07:50 – Trendsetting vs monetising: why both matter 09:10 – Using reflection as a manifestation practice 11:00 – The red envelope ritual explained 12:30 – When nostalgia becomes harmful 14:00 – The lungs, grief, and blocked energy 16:20 – How to reflect without getting stuck 18:00 – Aging well: looking wiser, not older 19:40 – Final takeaway: use nostalgia, don’t live in itFind out more about Katie Brindle: https://www.katiebrindle.com/

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 start!Chapters:00:00 – Spring Starts Earlier Than You Think01:18 – Why This Matters for Your Health01:53 – The Best Free Health Hack You’re Not Using04:45 – The Liver & Why Spring Can Feel So Hard05:52 – The 3 Health Habits to Reset Your Body06:43 – Breath: The #1 Healing Tool09:44 – Burnout, Immunity & a Personal Wake-Up Call10:31 – Hyperbaric Chambers: Powerful but Expensive12:07 – A Free ‘Home Hyperbaric’ Breathing Technique14:11 – How to Do the Turtle Breath (Step-by-Step)16:18 – Using Breath to Strengthen Every Cell19:15 – Letting the Body Heal Itself23:03 – Movement: Why Circulation Is Everything25:41 – The Simplest Way to Move Your Body27:25 – Why Walking Is One of the Best Exercises29:19 – Stretching, Growth & Spring Energy30:20 – The Right Way to Set Health Resolutions30:52 – A Free Gift for Your Health This Spring--------------------------------------------More information here: https://katiebrindle.com/Subscribe to my newsletter: https://katiebrindle.com/newsletter-signup/Buy 'Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese Self-Healing' athttps://www.hayoumethod.com/product/yang-sheng-the-art-of-chinese-self-healing/Buy the Hayo'u tools at https://www.hayoumethod.com/products/Hayo'uFit at https://hayoufit.com--------------------------------------------Join my channel and leave a comment about what you want to see next!Love, Katie Brindle.

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 ever felt pressure to “fix yourself” in January, Katie shares a radically different, and far kinder, approach to health, wellbeing, and alignment.Chapters:0:00 – Why January Gets Such a Bad Reputation1:30 – The “January Blues” and Blue Monday Myth3:10 – Why December Drains Us (And January Pays the Price)5:40 – Solstice, the Calendar Problem & Seasonal Misalignment8:35 – The End of the Lunar Year & Letting Go10:45 – Decluttering Your Space to Clear Energy13:40 – Emotional Patterns, Self-Reflection & Inner Work16:55 – Lessons From Extreme Winter in Swedish Lapland20:30 – Why Rest, Darkness & Stillness Heal the Body23:15 – Preparing for Spring & the New Energy Cycle25:40 – How to Rebrand January for Your Health27:45 – Making Peace With Winter--------------------------------------------More information here: https://katiebrindle.com/Subscribe to my newsletter: https://katiebrindle.com/newsletter-signup/Buy 'Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese Self-Healing' athttps://www.hayoumethod.com/product/yang-sheng-the-art-of-chinese-self-healing/Buy the Hayo'u tools at https://www.hayoumethod.com/products/Hayo'uFit at https://hayoufit.com--------------------------------------------Join my channel and leave a comment about what you want to see next!Love, Katie Brindle.

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.Chapters 00:00 — Meet the guest: royal correspondent, author, high-stress career00:33 — Building self-care habits that don’t collapse in January01:05 — How they met: gua sha, “liver” themes… and what no one knew yet02:08 — The moment: “It’s probably stress”… but the truth was liver cancer05:18 — The scary part: normal bloods, no tumour markers —why scans mattered06:14 — Diagnosis to surgery fast: MRI confirmed it, 11-hour operation, chemo08:00 — After the all-clear: life stays hard, so the system has to change09:25 — Stop the self-care guilt: how to restart without beating yourself up10:02 — The “diary-first” rule: schedule self-care before everything else12:32 — The non-negotiables: nature, internal vs external exercise, organ strength15:12 — Forest bathing + “tree hugging”: why nature became her anchor18:03 — Joy as medicine: shedding what wasn’t serving her, gratitude as a practice22:31 — Reinvention: rage, resentment, marriage ending, rebuilding a new life25:16 — What she’s adding now: foot baths, daily breathwork, simple routines30:47 — Guided practice: Healing Sounds for organs (follow along)-------------------------------------------More information here: https://katiebrindle.com/Subscribe to my newsletter: https://katiebrindle.com/newsletter-signup/Buy 'Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese Self-Healing' athttps://www.hayoumethod.com/product/yang-sheng-the-art-of-chinese-self-healing/Buy the Hayo'u tools at https://www.hayoumethod.com/products/Hayo'uFit at https://hayoufit.com--------------------------------------------Join my channel and leave a comment about what you want to see next!Love, Katie Brindle.

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 episode is especially relevant if you’re:- Feeling tired, worn down or “not quite yourself”- Curious about regenerative medicine and modern wellness- Navigating midlife health and want to age well, not just cope- Interested in preventative health rather than crisis-driven careKatie also explains why January is biologically the best time of year to rest, restore and invest in your health – and why waiting for symptoms to appear is the biggest mistake most people make.This is not about quick fixes or detox trends. It’s about giving back to your body, before it asks for help.🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts 📺 Watch on YouTube & Spotify Chapters:01:08 – Why January Is the Best Month to Heal02:25 – Midlife Wake-Up Calls We Can’t Ignore03:38 – Prevention vs Cure: The Chinese Medicine Principle04:35 – Investing in Your Body Instead of Trips06:00 – Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Explained07:19 – The ‘Low Battery’ Midlife Body Analogy08:47 – Ozone Therapy: The Biggest Shift I Felt13:33 – The Results After One Month14:13 – What You Can Do at Home: Hydrogen therapy, LED light panels & accessible tools15:23 – Breathing Like an Oxygen Chamber (For Free)16:12 – 3,000 Plants in Your Room--------------------------------------------More information here: https://katiebrindle.com/Subscribe to my newsletter: https://katiebrindle.com/newsletter-signup/Buy 'Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese Self-Healing' athttps://www.hayoumethod.com/product/yang-sheng-the-art-of-chinese-self-healing/Buy the Hayo'u tools at https://www.hayoumethod.com/products/Hayo'uFit at https://hayoufit.com--------------------------------------------Join my channel and leave a comment about what you want to see next!Love, Katie Brindle.

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 gentle tools to help when life feels lost or uncertain. Whether you’re battling coughs and colds, struggling with sleep, or navigating a new chapter of life, this episode offers grounded, compassionate guidance you can start using immediately. Like, subscribe and share — and if you have a question for a future Q&A, message us. Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome & Winter Health Q&A Introduction 01:10 – Flu Season: First Steps to Strengthen Immunity 02:30 – Why Sugar Weakens Your Immune System 04:10 – The Winter Diet Mistake Most People Make 05:45 – Best Seasonal Foods for Immune Support 07:20 – Dressing for Winter & Protecting Your Immune Defences 08:45 – Foot Baths, Acupressure & Daily Immune Habits 10:05 – Natural Immune Supplements & When to Use Them 12:20 – Restless Legs: Why It Happens (And Why It’s Worse at Night) 13:50 – Liver Health, Circulation & Sleep Solutions 16:40 – Simple Night-Time Rituals to Calm Restless Legs 18:30 – Empty Nest Syndrome: Why It Feels Like Grief 21:00 – Emotional Reset: The ‘I Love List’ Exercise 24:30 – Finding Meaning, Energy & Direction Again 27:40 – Letting Go, Decluttering & Preparing for a New Chapter -------------------------------------------- More information here: https://katiebrindle.com/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://katiebrindle.com/newsletter-s... Buy 'Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese Self-Healing' at https://www.hayoumethod.com/product/y... Buy the Hayo'u tools at https://www.hayoumethod.com/products/ Hayo'uFit at https://hayoufit.com