Own Your Health

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 avo...

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....

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.youtub...

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...

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, Kat...

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...

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 c...

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 enoughn...

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 a...

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...

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, usin...

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: Spiritual breathing — how to extend the rescue breath by lingering at the bottom of the exhale, charging that empty space with positive energy, and guiding every cell in your body into blissful harmony Kindness as me...

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:  Why stress gets stored in the body (not just the mind)  How to move from “exhausted yet restless” to “calm yet energised”  ...

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 windo...

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 y...

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 prevent...

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 t...

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. W...

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...

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 clinica...

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 sho...

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, breat...

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, an...

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 blo...

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 tha...