
Why You Feel Irritable and “Off” (It Might Be Your Liver)
Published: March 15, 2026
Duration: 17:52
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...