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EPISODE · Nov 5, 2025 · 31 MIN

Are Your Daily Habits Helping or Harming Your Health?

from Own Your Health · host Own Your Health

Katie Brindle sits down with Ayurvedic practitioner, author and chai pioneer Mira Manek to explore the daily self-care non-negotiables that keep them grounded, energised, and thriving. Together, they weave the wisdom of Ayurveda and Yang Sheng into practical rituals anyone can adopt, from castor oil belly button therapy and oil massage to nourishing chai rituals, gua sha, and movement for longevity.If you’re interested in healthspan vs lifespan, natural beauty, digestion support, hormone balance, immune health, and cultivating joy & calm in the everyday, you'll enjoy this episode! Buy Mira's Chai Tea: https://chaibymira.com/ Chapters:0:00 What Are Your Self-Care Non-Negotiables?1:26 Why Sleep Comes First2:57 Castor Oil Rituals for Digestion & Joint Nourishment6:01 Massaging the Body & Choosing the Right Oils9:28 Daily Movement for Longevity (Weights, Bar & Stretching)12:32 Tool Time: Gua Sha & Body Care Rituals16:48 Spices as Medicine: The Chai Ritual20:59 The History of Chai & Its Ayurvedic Roots27:45 Using Spices Throughout the Day (Simple Habits)30:52 Replacing Old Habits with Joyful, Nourishing Ones--------------------------------------------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.

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