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  Julia Bradbury: The Daily Habit That Helped Me After Breast Cancer 16.08.2026 43分

  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/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.
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  Read Someone in Seconds: The Ancient Art of Face Reading 09.08.2026 7分

  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 your “true self” vs the version you show the world and what face shapes say about how you think, act, and behave.More on Katie and Face Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ2piMnaQ14&t=27s Book a Face Reading appt with Katie: https://www.katiebrindle.com/book-a-face-reading?rq=face%20reading --------------------------------------------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/
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  The Chinese Anti-Ageing Secrets You Can Start Today 02.08.2026 47分

  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' athttps://www.hayoumethod.com/product/y...Buy the Hayo'u tools at https://www.hayoumethod.com/products/
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  I Look Better at 53 Than 43 – Here's Why (Part 2) 26.07.2026 18分

  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=JZS0YKBXYQtIo4CITry 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' athttps://www.hayoumethod.com/product/y...Buy the Hayo'u tools at https://www.hayoumethod.com/products/
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  Why I Feel Better At 53 Than I Did At 43 19.07.2026 25分

  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' athttps://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.
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  Why Can't I Cool Down? | Katie's Survival Guide In The Heat 09.07.2026 40分

  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' athttps://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.
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  Farzanah Nasser: 96% of Us Aren’t Eating Enough Fibre... Here's Why 05.07.2026 40分

  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' athttps://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.
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  Stress Less, Digest Better | Katie Brindle's Guided Meditation for Gut Health 28.06.2026 13分

  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' athttps://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.
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  Gut Health: Why You’re Bloated, Tired & Stressed 21.06.2026 38分

  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/ 
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  Simple Ways to Reduce Inflammation Naturally | Victoria Woodhall 14.06.2026 38分

  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 sleepCheck 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' 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.
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  How To Prioritise What Matters and Find More Joy | Lily Silverton 07.06.2026 33分

  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
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  Why Your Belly Fat Won't Budge (It's NOT Just Diet & Exercise) 31.05.2026 25分

  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. 
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  Poppy Delbridge: How To Rewire Limiting Beliefs 24.05.2026 39分

  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' 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.
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  How to Age Better | Liz Earle’s Simple Health Advice 17.05.2026 51分

  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.comBook: How To Age - https://bio.to/HowToAgeBuy 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' 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.
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  How To Get Rid of Hay Fever FAST 10.05.2026 28分

  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' 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.
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  Beyond Acupuncture: How Chinese Medicine Can Transform Your Health 03.05.2026 25分

  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
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  3 Ancient Chinese Techniques to Melt Stress Instantly 26.04.2026 16分

  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.
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  Stressed Out? Fix It in 60 Seconds | Katie Brindle 19.04.2026 13分

  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.
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  I Gave This Sleep Technique to Everyone I Know. They're All Obsessed. 12.04.2026 24分

  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.
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  Can You Sit Still for 10 Minutes? (Most People Can’t) 05.04.2026 16分

  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/