Own Your Health

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 care Katie 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 Heal 02:25 – Midlife Wake-Up Calls We Can’t Ignore 03:38 – Prevention vs Cure: The Chinese Medicine Principle 04:35 – Investing in Your Body Instead of Trips 06:00 – Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Explained 07:19 – The ‘Low Battery’ Midlife Body Analogy 08:47 – Ozone Therapy: The Biggest Shift I Felt 13:33 – The Results After One Month 14:13 – What You Can Do at Home: Hydrogen therapy, LED light panels & accessible tools 15:23 – 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' 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/ 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

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 the loss of her mother 17 years ago. Drawing on Chinese medicine, breathwork, visualisation, tapping, and mind-body practices, she explains how grief is linked to the lungs, how emotions can become stored in the fascia, and why traditional “time heals all wounds” narratives don’t always work. This episode offers practical tools for processing grief gently and safely, including breathing techniques, tapping exercises, grounding practices, and guided visualisation to help release emotional pain and reconnect with a sense of peace. Whether you’re grieving a recent loss, an old one, or simply feeling emotionally triggered at this time of year, this conversation offers compassion, understanding, and real support. Chapters  00:00 — When joy turns into grief unexpectedly  03:45 — Why grief resurfaces years after loss  07:10 — How grief lives in the lungs (Chinese medicine)  11:40 — Breathing and releasing emotional tension  16:20 — Tapping the body to move stuck grief  21:10 — Why grief doesn’t follow a timeline  24:50 — Visualisation as a healing tool  30:10 — Reconnecting with loved ones through energy  36:40 — Finding peace without bypassing grief  41:30 — Practical ways to support yourself during grief -------------------------------------------- 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/ 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 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 family of four children and a touring musician husband. Together, Katie and Jakki discuss:  - How not to lose yourself in motherhood and caregiving - Simple daily health habits: power naps, Pilates, hot water with lemon, early family dinners. - Why creativity is a lifeline (not a luxury) - Beauty, sleep and skin rituals that actually fit into a busy life - The emotional shift from feeling engulfed to reclaiming autonomy and joy If you’ve ever felt like you’re just serving, working and collapsing into bed with nothing left for yourself, this conversation will give you practical ideas, comfort and a big reminder: you are allowed your own life, creativity and energy. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this with a friend who needs a boost. 💛 Chapters: 00:00 – Keeping Your Spark in a Blended Family  01:57 – Lockdown Baby, Creativity & Illustrating a Kindness Book  03:54 – From Warner Music to MTV: Life in the Fast Lane  07:42 – The Power of the Power Nap (and Seasonal Energy)  11:16 – Reinvention & the Birth of “Jackkidoodles”  16:29 – Pilates, Movement & Daily Routines That Actually Work  18:18 – Breakfast, Early Dinners & Simple Food Rules  21:42 – “Life in the Fast Lane” Without Losing Yourself  23:39 – Inside Jakki’s Beauty, Sleep & Self-Care Toolkit  31:09 – Why She Avoids Ice Water & Loves Hot Lemon Mornings  33:03 – Rock ’n’ Roll Husband, Less Alcohol & Protecting Tomorrow’s Energy  34:33 – Sunday Roasts, Family Rituals & Colour as a Mood Booster  38:05 – Not Starving Your Own Life: Me-Time, Guilt & Autonomy  40:20 – Quick Morning Energy Hack: Tapping & Moving Your Qi -------------------------------------------- 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/ Hayo'uFit at https://hayoufit.com -------------------------------------------- Join my channel and leave a comment about what you want to see next! Love, Katie Brindle.