Why You Feel Irritable and “Off” (It Might Be Your Liver)

Why You Feel Irritable and “Off” (It Might Be Your Liver)

From Own Your Health by Own Your Health

March 15, 2026 · 18 min

About this episode

Katie Brindle discusses the connection between liver health and emotional well-being through the lens of Chinese medicine.

Why do so many of us feel tired, irritable, overwhelmed or just… not quite right? In this episode of Own Your Health, Katie Brindle tells us about the connection between the liver, the nervous system, and the stress of modern life through the lens of Chinese medicine. As the seasons change, the body shifts its energetic focus, and according to Chinese medicine, spring is the season of the liver. When that energy becomes blocked or “stagnant”, it can show up in surprising ways... irritability, low mood, headaches, skin flare-ups, fatigue, and a nervous system that feels constantly on edge. Katie explains why modern life is so disruptive to this delicate balance and shares simple daily practices that can help restore flow and calm the body again – from movement and laughter to walking, stretching, body brushing and reconnecting with nature. -------------------------------------------- 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…

People in this episode

Host: Katie Brindle

Topics covered

  • liver health
  • Chinese medicine
  • stress management
  • nervous system
  • seasonal changes
  • self-care practices

Keywords

  • irritability
  • fatigue
  • nervous system
  • self-healing
  • body brushing
  • nature connection
  • movement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chinese medicine, Hayo'u

Products: Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese Self-Healing

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