Own Your Health

Welcome to Own Your Health hosted by Katie Brindle - an entrepreneur and founder of the award-winning beauty brand - Hayo’u Method. Forbes called her “The Wellness Expert You Need to Know” and HELLO! the “Life Healer to the Stars.”

Katie's extensive clinic list includes royalty and stars such as Trinny Woodall, Fearne Cotton, Katie Piper, Lisa Snowden and Ian Wright. Katie’s journey is one of resilience and reinvention. After a car accident ended her aspirations of becoming an opera singer, she channeled her energy into creating a thriving business that empowers others to take control of their health and beauty. In each episode, Katie will provide wisdom and answers to essential health topics that impact all of our lives. From navigating menopause, to understanding the intricacies of sex, ageing, cellulite, eye bags and thinning hair, she will offer a fresh and unique perspective that will transform the way you think about your well-being. Katie’s approach blends humour and health seamlessly. Her charismatic energy and anecdotes promise to make each episode engaging and relatable. Prepare to laugh, learn, and discover answers, clarity and solutions for your own health and self-care journey.

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Sunday · 47 min
The Chinese Anti-Ageing Secrets You Can Start Today
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://www.trybandoo.com/products/product-g/ 🎧 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-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/
July 26 · 18 min
I Look Better at 53 Than 43 – Here's Why (Part 2)
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 follows every single day and why looking after your body means working with nature, not against it. Watch part 1, here or check out the previous episode on here. Stretching / Shaking Exercises: https://youtu.be/HVWM2iY16CE?si=JZS0YKBXYQtIo4CI Try Qigong: https://youtu.be/PX0JRzlMTkk?si=SeoH_3fWINwJwJbm 🎧 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-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/
July 19 · 25 min
Why I Feel Better At 53 Than I Did At 43
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 'Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese Self-Healing' at https://www.hayoumethod.com/product/yang-sheng-the-art-of-chinese-self-healing/ -------------------------------------------- Join my channel and leave a comment about what you want to see next! Love, Katie Brindle.
July 9 · 40 min
Why Can't I Cool Down? | Katie's Survival Guide In The Heat
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 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/ -------------------------------------------- Join my channel and leave a comment about what you want to see next! Love, Katie Brindle.
July 5 · 40 min
Farzanah Nasser: 96% of Us Aren’t Eating Enough Fibre... Here's Why
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 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/ -------------------------------------------- Join my channel and leave a comment about what you want to see next! Love, Katie Brindle.
June 28 · 13 min
Stress Less, Digest Better | Katie Brindle's Guided Meditation for Gut Health
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' at https://www.hayoumethod.com/product/y... 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.
June 21 · 38 min
Gut Health: Why You’re Bloated, Tired & Stressed
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 most important organs in Chinese medicine, how stress diverts blood away from your digestive system, and why simple habits like eating at regular times, chewing properly, walking after meals, and avoiding iced drinks, can make a huge difference. Find out about Katie: https://www.katiebrindle.com/ Buy her book 'Yang Sheng': https://hayoumethod.com/collections/wellbeing/products/yang-sheng-the-art-of-chinese-self-healing-book Follow Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katie_brindle/
June 14 · 38 min
Simple Ways to Reduce Inflammation Naturally | Victoria Woodhall
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 link between gut health, hormones and inflammation - Foods that may help, from flaxseeds to high-polyphenol olive oil - Why how you eat matters just as much as what you eat - Simple habits to improve circulation, digestion and sleep Check out Get The Gloss: https://www.getthegloss.com/ Follow Victoria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriawoodhall -------------------------------------------- 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 comment about what you want to see next! Love, Katie Brindle.
June 7 · 33 min
How To Prioritise What Matters and Find More Joy | Lily Silverton
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 burnout to dealing with rejection, comparison and social media. Katie and Lily also discuss the rise of biohacking culture, why human connection remains one of the most powerful wellness tools available, and the simple habits that can really improve mental and physical health without costing a fortune. Subscribe to Own Your Health for more conversations to help your health, episodes drop every sunday. Plus, check out Katie's website: https://www.katiebrindle.com/ and check out the salt pipe Katie's been talking about, here Lily's new book Prioritise This is available, here
May 31 · 25 min
Why Your Belly Fat Won't Budge (It's NOT Just Diet & Exercise)
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 such as frustration, overwhelm and resentment may be affecting your waistline, and how everyday habits like eating cold foods or rushing meals could be working against you. Katie also shares simple techniques, including breathing exercises, body tapping and Qigong-inspired movement, that may help support your body's natural ability to restore balance and release what it no longer needs.
May 24 · 39 min
Poppy Delbridge: How To Rewire Limiting Beliefs
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 into abundance. Poppy's new book 'Unlock Your Power' is out now: https://www.poppydelbridge.com/ 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 comment about what you want to see next! Love, Katie Brindle.
May 17 · 51 min
How to Age Better | Liz Earle’s Simple Health Advice
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: How To Age - https://bio.to/HowToAge Buy the Salt Pipe: https://amzn.to/4dw0mJJ -------------------------------------------- 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 comment about what you want to see next! Love, Katie Brindle.
May 10 · 28 min
How To Get Rid of Hay Fever FAST
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 response, and inflammation — and why strengthening the body may be more important than simply avoiding pollen. If you’re tired of sneezing, itchy eyes, blocked sinuses and relying on antihistamines every summer, Katie offers a completely different perspective on hay fever and what you can do about it naturally. Buy the salt pipe: https://amzn.to/4dw0mJJ Buy Gua Sha Crystals, the Tapper & more: https://hayoumethod.com/ -------------------------------------------- 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 comment about what you want to see next! Love, Katie Brindle.
May 3 · 25 min
Beyond Acupuncture: How Chinese Medicine Can Transform Your Health
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 five key organs (heart, lungs, liver, spleen and kidneys). You'll learn why over 80% of modern illness is rooted in poor circulation, how cold showers, morning daylight walks, shaking and tapping can dramatically boost your energy, and why your liver holds far more than just toxins, including, according to Chinese medicine, the blueprint of your soul. 🎧 Subscribe to Own Your Health for weekly episodes on Chinese medicine, wellness and self-care. #ChineseMedicine #YangSheng #SelfCare #Wellness #KatieBrindle #OwnYourHealth #TCM #HolisticHealth #Qi #NaturalHealing
April 26 · 16 min
3 Ancient Chinese Techniques to Melt Stress Instantly
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 medicine — the Daoist concept of 3,000 good deeds, why kindness is its own reward, and how compassion and forgiveness diffuse the liver energy at the heart of the stress response Crystals in your pocket — the simple practice Katie helped popularise in the UK, why the pericardium and heart points in your palm make this so effective, and how to cleanse your crystal at the end of each day Katie shares how stress isn't the enemy. A little stress strengthens the body. It's how we respond to it that matters. These are simple, portable techniques you can use anywhere, because you're already breathing anyway. If you haven't yet, listen to Part 1 first for the foundational techniques this episode builds on.
April 19 · 13 min
Stressed Out? Fix It in 60 Seconds | Katie Brindle
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” Powerful techniques like shaking, tapping, breathwork, and body movement How modern life (emails, social media, constant notifications) is keeping your stress response switched ON Practical tools you can use anywhere - at your desk, at home, or on the go If you struggle with: Anxiety Burnout Poor sleep High cortisol Feeling constantly “on edge” …this will give you immediate, actionable ways to reset your nervous system.
April 12 · 24 min
I Gave This Sleep Technique to Everyone I Know. They're All Obsessed.
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' at https://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.
April 5 · 16 min
Can You Sit Still for 10 Minutes? (Most People Can’t)
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' 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/
March 29 · 44 min
"You Have 1000 Problems in Life, Until You Have a Health Problem" | Kate Rowe-Ham on Longevity
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!
March 22 · 18 min
Eczema, Spots & “Random” Symptoms? Here’s What’s Really Going On
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' 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 comment about what you want to see next! Love, Katie Brindle.