The Body Talks with Chloé Dall'Olio

• Ep 5: Katie Brindle - Owning Your Health, Listening to the Body

  In this episode of The Body Talks, I sit down with Katie Brindle – Chinese medicine practitioner, bestselling author, and founder of the Hayo’u Method.Katie is a pioneering wellness expert with over two decades of experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine. After a serious car accident ended her career as an opera singer, she turned to Chinese medicine for healing, a journey that completely reshaped her life. She has since dedicated more than 20 years to bringing the wisdom of Yang Sheng – the art of nourishing life – into the everyday, as well as creating a fully integrated and distilled system for what we often call “alternative medicine.”Through her bestselling book Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese Self-Healing, her Own Your Health podcast, her social media channels and her internationally recognised Hayo’u Method, Katie has helped people worldwide learn how to prevent illness, restore balance, and take ownership of their wellbeing with simple, tangible tools. Recognised by Forbes, Vogue, and Hello Magazine, Katie continues to champion the integration of self-healing and daily rituals into modern life.In our conversation we talk about:Why pain is the body’s way of talking, and how to catch the whispers before they turn into screamsThe feminine lineage of healing and the importance of reclaiming it todayHow art, ritual, and history inform Katie’s approach to healthPractical tools and rituals to move, purge, and nourish your body dailyThe vision behind the Hayo’u Method and Katie’s mission to make self-healing accessibleKatie is not just a healer of bodies, but also of narratives: bridging ancient Eastern medicine, spirituality, and modern wellness in ways that are tangible, useful, and deeply inspiring.Connect with Katie Brindle:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katie_brindle and https://www.instagram.com/thehayoumethod/ Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/6hoH3zbMCrVfvVNQpg165j?si=2992bb01d6f64a69 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review The Body Talks. It really helps more people discover these conversations! x Chloe

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• Ep 4: Laura Mathias on living with alopecia, navigating confidence, dating, body image, and choosing when (and if) to wear a wig.

  TW: Eating Disorders, Body ImageWhat does it mean to show up in the world as yourself when the world isn’t always ready to see you? In this episode I sit down with the incredible Laura Mathias: campaigner, model, and ambassador for Changing Faces UK , who shares her story of living with alopecia, navigating confidence, dating, body image, and choosing when (and if) to wear a wig.Laura opens up about losing her hair at 13, missing months of school, living 17 years in wigs, and how the pandemic shifted everything. We talk about self-confidence as a practice rather than a destination, the push and pull between comfort and visibility, and how campaigning for others has been a way of healing for herself.✨ In this episode we cover:- Growing up with alopecia and the impact on self-image- The six months Laura couldn’t face school- 17 years of wigs, and what changed in lockdown- Finding community online and learning to see bald beauty- Confidence, dating, and showing up in the workplace- Laura’s TED Talk and why campaigning is also self-healing- The importance of choosing comfort over social discomfort📍 Watch & Explore More of Laura’s Journey:Laura’s TED Talk: “Why does my bald head make you feel uncomfortable?”LinkedIn Advert: Building a more inclusive workplaceThe Trinny Takeover Show feat. LauraOur very first Body Talks Instagram Live (2021)Connect with Laura:Instagram: @relightalopeciaLinkedIn: Laura MathiasConnect with your host Chloé:Instagram: @chloedallolioPodcast Instagram: @thebodytalks.love💌 If this conversation resonates with you, please share, subscribe, and leave a review - it helps this podcast reach more people who might need to hear these words.

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• Ep 3: Victoria Jenkins - Adaptive Fashion, Burnout, and Building a New Normal

  In this powerful episode of The Body Talks, Chloé sits down with Victoria Jenkins: the founder of award-winning adaptive brand Unhidden, disability advocate, TEDx speaker, author, charity board director, and Co-Chair of the UK’s Lilac Review.Together, they explore what it means to create radical change from a place of pain, purpose and persistence. From hospital bed revelations to dressing red carpets, Victoria shares the story behind building a fashion label that redefines inclusion. They talk about the realities of invisible disability, the need for accessible design, why rest is political, and what happens when you refuse to be hidden.This episode was recorded several months before publishing – and in that time, Victoria has continued to break boundaries.Since recording, she has:- Launched a 49-piece adaptive collection with Primark, now stocked in 96 stores across 10 countries, making accessible fashion available at scale and at high street prices- Co-chaired the UK’s Lilac Review, releasing a landmark report spotlighting disabled entrepreneurs and economic equity- Spoken at major national events, including Naidex and UK Care Week, helping shape policy and industry approaches to inclusion- Been named the UK’s 2nd most influential disabled person two years running by The Shaw Trust’s Disability Power 100 list🎧 This episode is a love letter to the power of community, rest, and unapologetic visibility. Tune in to hear from a woman transforming not just fashion – but how we show up in the world, one design at a time.Find and follow Victoria:Website: victoriaannofficial.comInstagram: @victoriaannofficialBrand website: unhiddenclothing.comBrand Instagram: @unhidden.ukInstagrams for the showThe Body Talks Podcast https://www.instagram.com/thebodytalks.love?igsh=MWl6Nm96MXBvNnE2aw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrYour host https://www.instagram.com/chloedallolio?igsh=MWp1YW1sYmZjcno4cQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qrThank you for listening and please leave a comment if you liked the episode or if you have any feedback! ✨

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• Episode 2: Dr. Ateh Jewel - Beauty, Power & Radical Self-Love

  Dr. Ateh Jewel shares her journey of breaking through beauty standards, fatphobia, and racism to claim her authentic power. From adornment as resistance to healing as a ritual, this is a FABULOUS celebration of self-love.Follow Ateh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/atehjewel/ Follow Ateh's brand Ateh Jewel Beauty on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/atehjewelbeauty/ Dr. Ateh Jewel Education Foundation https://www.dratehjeweleducationfoundation.com/ Follow your host Chloe on instagram too https://www.instagram.com/chloedallolio/Follow this new baby podcast The Body Talks on IG too https://www.instagram.com/thebodytalks.love/ Thank you all, love you! x

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• Episode 1: Trinny Woodall - Energy, Legacy & the Joys of Fashion

  Episode 1: Trinny Woodall - On Energy, Evolution and the Wisdom of the BodyWelcome to the very first episode of The Body Talks.I couldn’t think of a better way to begin than with Trinny Woodall, a woman who’s not only a household name but someone I had the joy of working with for over a decade.Trinny is the founder and CEO of Trinny London, author of Fearless, and host of her own podcast. But beyond the accolades, she’s someone who has always embodied energy, transformation, and unapologetic presence.In this conversation, we go deep, not into skincare or style tips, but into what fuels the woman behind the brand. We talk about energy, sugar and addiction, gut health, evolving through age, and what it means to live from the body rather than for the mirror.It’s warm, personal, and full of wisdom, a reflection on change, creativity, and continuing to show up for yourself in every chapter of life.This is a story about power, evolution, and the body.Here’s Trinny.Follow Trinny on her IG pages https://www.instagram.com/trinnywoodall and her brand Trinny London https://www.instagram.com/trinnylondon/ Follow the host Chloe on her IG Pages https://www.instagram.com/chloedallolio/ and the podcast you are listening to on IG https://www.instagram.com/thebodytalks.love/ Thank you for all your support! 💛

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