In this episode of The Shay Paine Podcast, Shay sits down with women’s health naturopath Josie Bradley for a powerful conversation about what it really looks like to support women’s health in a more holistic way. Josie shares her personal story of struggling with severe gut pain, painful periods, and signs of endometriosis in her early 20s — and why she chose not to simply mask her symptoms, but instead address the deeper root causes through lifestyle, gut healing, and natural support. Together, Shay and Josie unpack the connection between gut health, hormones, inflammation, period pain, fertility, stress, and everyday lifestyle habits, while also exploring why so many women are suffering silently and what they can do to start feeling more supported, heard, and empowered. This episode is a beautiful reminder that thriving in womanhood is not about perfection or doing everything “right” — it’s about understanding your body, honouring your capacity, and creating a lifestyle that truly supports your health. In this episode, we cover: Josie’s personal journey into naturopathy and women’s health Her experience with severe gut pain and endometriosis symptoms Why she chose a natural path instead of going straight on the pill The connection between gut health and reproductive health What a gut mapping test is and what it can reveal Why parasite cleanses can do more harm than good when used incorrectly The most common reasons women see a naturopath What to expect in a naturopathic consultation Lifestyle factors that may be worsening hormone symptoms Why small daily habits matter more than extreme health routines A powerful client success story involving severe period pain A hormone myth Josie would love to bust One of the most important foundations for women’s health: sleep This episode is for you if: You struggle with painful periods, bloating, gut issues, or hormonal symptoms You feel dismissed or unheard in your health journey You want a more holistic approach to women’s wellness You’re curious about naturopathy and how it may support your body You’re ready to stop suffering in silence and start looking at the bigger picture Guest Josie Bradley is a women’s health naturopath based just outside the Sunshine Coast. She supports women with concerns such as period pain, endometriosis, hormonal imbalances, fertility, gut health, and stress-related symptoms, using a holistic and highly personalised approach. Josie is passionate about helping women feel heard, supported, and empowered in their health journey. Relevant Links / Guest Info Guest: Josie Bradley Instagram: @josiebradley_ Website: josiebradleynaturopathy.com 00:00 Welcome + introducing Josie Bradley 03:00 Josie’s early passion for natural health 04:30 Her personal experience with gut pain and period pain 07:00 Endometriosis symptoms and why she declined the pill 10:00 The natural path she took instead 13:00 Gut mapping and what it can reveal 16:00 Parasite cleanses, gut integrity, and common mistakes 22:00 Why women see naturopaths + what to expect in a consult 28:00 Trends in women’s reproductive health 35:00 Lifestyle, stress, movement, sunlight, and modern womanhood 55:00 A client success story: severe period pain support 1:03:00 Hormone myths, daily habits, and the importance of sleep 1:08:00 Where to find Josie If this episode resonated with you, share it with a woman in your life who needs to hear this conversation. If you want, I can also turn this into a more Shay-style, warmer/soulful version that sounds even more like your brand voice.
