Own Your Health

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, Ch...

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 “nor...

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 t...

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,...

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...

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 fam...

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 s...

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,...

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...

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 h...

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 longevit...

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...

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...

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, an...

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, an...

In today’s episode, Katie discusses the importance of ear health, particularly during Spring. She offers practical tips for maintaining ear health, using the Himalayan salt pipe, ear massage techniques, and the benefits of Hopi ear candles. These are easy self-care practices that can transform your ear health in minutes.  -------------------------------------------- More information here: https://...

In today's episode of Own Your Health, Katie walks us through the problem of Hayfever. Thanks to the mild weather, hay fever season has arrived earlier than expected. Get ahead this Spring/Summer, and manage your symptoms without reaching for the antihistamines. Katie is here to help you manage your symptoms using completely natural methods. More information here: https://katiebrindle.com/ Subscri...

In this episode of 'Own Your Health', Katie discusses how to navigate health and beauty during the transitional weather of spring. She emphasises the importance of using SPF and UV protection, as well as dressing appropriately for fluctuating temperatures. Additionally, she shares free beauty techniques, such as using ice cubes for facial care and the benefits of facial massage, highlighting that...

In part 4 of our four part series for stress awareness month, Katie Brindle discusses deeper methods for reducing stress for others. She urges the necessity of setting boundaries with other people, whilst making sure you are de stressed before helping others. -------------------------------------------- More information here: https://katiebrindle.com/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://katiebrind...

In part three of our four part series for stress awareness month, Katie Brindle discusses deeper methods for stress relief, including the use of colloid gold, homeopathy and your mind. Katie highlights the power of breath as a healing tool and guides listeners through a meditation designed to alleviate stress. -------------------------------------------- More information here: https://katiebrindle...

This is part two of our four part series for stress awareness month. In part one we discovered why stress sucks! It's been called the epidemic of the 21st century, It’s not just making you tired, it’s messing with your vital organs and even your mood. Today's episode is what you can do about it. Katie shares simple, tricks to help you feel calmer, healthier, and more in control. ------------------...

We all know stress is bad, but did you know it’s been called the epidemic of the 21st century? It’s not just making you tired, it’s messing with your vital organs and even your mood. That constant fight-or-flight mode we’re stuck in, It’s outdated and wreaking havoc on our health. In this episode of Own Your Health , Katie breaks down why stress is worse than ever, how it’s secretly affecting your...

In today’s episode, Katie is discussing the role of the matriarch. This role is often overlooked, particularly during and after menopause. Katie discusses the three archetypes of women—the maiden, the mother, and the matriarch—and emphasises the importance of recognising and honouring the matriarch's wisdom and power. The conversation delves into the concept of the 'second spring,' a time of renew...

In today’s episode, Katie addresses the topic of cellulite. Cellulite is completely normal—something almost everyone has and nothing to be ashamed of! But if you’re considering ways to reduce its appearance, we’ve got you covered. Remedies including dry body brushing, gentle stretching, and the use of the Body Sculptor are all surefire ways to promote circulation and help reduce the signs of Cellu...

In today's episode of  Own Your Health , Katie explores the hidden causes and natural solutions for varicose veins. Imbalances in key organs can lead to compromised circulation and vein health, however simple yet effective self-care practices can help to restore balance. Learn how stress, poor routines, and emotional strain impact your body—and how to take back control with gentle, restorative tec...