Brightfolk Naturopathy

01/02/2026

Dearest gentle reader,

It has come to this author’s attention that women have long been expected to endure pain, confusion and silence in the name of “normal.”

In the Bridgerton era, cycles were hidden.
Fertility was whispered about.
And discomfort was considered a woman’s duty.

Two centuries later, many are still being told the same thing — just with better lighting and less debuts.

Painful periods are not a personality trait.
A regular bleed does not equal hormone balance.
And stress is not “just part of being a woman.”

Your body is not dramatic.
It is communicating.

And this season, we choose education over endurance. 🤍

Yours in optimal hormones,
Maddison

31/01/2026

If my best friend asked me what to do before trying to conceive,
this is the advice I’d give her

Preconception care isn’t about controlling your body.
It’s about preparing it.

Save this 🤍
Send it to someone who’s quietly thinking about TTC.

— Maddison

27/01/2026

If you’re a naturopathy student trying to make sense of pathology…
or a practitioner who knows the labs aren’t normal and your client needs deeper support — this was made for you.

Cycle Aware Hormone & Pathology Testing is a clinical eBook that bridges the gap between theory and real-world practice.

Inside, you’ll learn:
• what to test (and what’s often missed)
• when to test — because cycle timing changes everything
• how to interpret hormones, iron, thyroid and metabolic markers using clinical reference ranges
• how to spot red flags that don’t get flagged by the lab

✨ Bonus for purchasers:
You’ll also receive exclusive access to the Brighter Things private podcast, where I talk through clinical reasoning, case patterns, and how I actually think through pathology in practice.

For students, this guide builds confidence before you graduate.
For practitioners, it sharpens clinical reasoning and saves time in consults.

This isn’t a textbook.
It’s the logic behind the decisions we make in clinic.

Available now ✨
🔗 Link in bio
Practitioner education only

22/01/2026

Meet the Brightfolk team 🤍

We’re a collective of naturopaths who believe women deserve better care, better answers, and better outcomes.

✨ Maddison — Founder & women’s hormone specialist
✨ Taylor — Gut health, neurodivergence support, v@ginal & integrative support
✨ Aiyana — Chronic pain, nervous system support, gut heath, focusing on whole body approach for better hormones
✨ Holly — V@ginal microbiome conditions, PMS, Endo, PCOS, perimenopause, preconception, pregnancy & paediatric care

Different areas of focus.
One shared philosophy: evidence informed, deeply personalised, human- first care.

We’re here to bridge the gap between “everything looks normal” and you actually feeling well.

Welcome to Brightfolk 🌿
This is your care team.

19/01/2026

12/01/2026

One year of Brightfolk Naturopathy 🌿

What started as a vision has grown into a community — and that’s because of you.

To celebrate our first birthday, we’re gifting one lucky person a curated bundle of practitioner grade care, nourishment and support — plus a 60 minute appointment with our team.

This giveaway is a thank you.
For the trust. The conversations. The shared journey toward better health.

✨ Like, follow & share to enter
✨ Winner announced Tuesday the 27th at 6 AEST

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Here’s to year two — deeper, wiser, brighter ✨

11/01/2026

Irregular cycles aren’t random — they’re responsive.

Your menstrual cycle is one of the first systems to shift when the body feels under pressure.
Stress, under fuelling, post pill suppression, gut inflammation, or over training can all signal the body to down regulate ovulation.

When ovulation becomes inconsistent:
• progesterone drops
• PMS and anxiety increase
• spotting and cycle unpredictability appear

This isn’t your body “failing”.
It’s adapting to protect you.

The goal isn’t to force your cycle into submission — it’s to restore the conditions that allow ovulation to return naturally.

💬 DM CYCLE if your cycle has felt unpredictable or confusing

09/01/2026

Bleeding every month doesn't always mean ovulation is strong or consistent.
Without ovulation:
• progesterone remains low
• PMS and anxiety increase
• spotting and short cycles appear
This is why I don't just ask if you bleed — I assess how your cycle functions.
A healthy cycle is about rhythm, resilience, and hormonal communication — not just timing.
DM OVULATION to explore this further

21/12/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, I’m reflecting on what has truly been a monumental year for Brightfolk.

This year has been deeply transformative, moving, and aligned in every sense. I’ve had the privilege of supporting a wide range of clients from 3 months to 70 years old walking alongside women, men, and children through so many different phases of life.

We’ve seen babies conceived and welcomed into the world. We’ve seen cycles return, ovulation restored, vaginal microbiomes rebalanced, and long standing gut issues finally find relief. Over these 12 months, I’ve witnessed changes that have been genuinely lifeshifting for so many of our clients.

This year also marked the incredible addition of two practitioners who embody the Brightfolk ethos so beautifully—Taylor and Aiyana. Their presence, care, and unwavering support have been instrumental in the growth of this business, and I’m endlessly grateful to work alongside them.

Beyond the clinic, we’ve been honoured to support meaningful non for profits such as Ovarian Cancer Research and Share the Dignity, while also finding small, heartfelt ways to give back to our own community through thoughtful client gifts and moments of care along the way.

This truly does read like a love letter- because it is. To every person who has supported this business over the past 12 months: no share, no referral, no kind word has gone unnoticed. It means more than I can ever fully put into words.

This has also been a year of immense personal growth for me- investing in myself, in this company, and in becoming more deeply aligned with the work I feel so grateful to call my career.

So thank you. Thank you for the trust, the laughter, the tears, and the moments we’ve shared throughout 2025. I cannot wait to continue supporting you all in 2026.

Yours in health,
Maddison 🤍

12/10/2025

Last minute tickets selling now! I’ve added a few extra for those still wanting tickets 💌🌸 but I have capped these now. Recordings will be sent out following the evening 💌 live this Tuesday!

What You’ll Learn
🌸Understanding pill types & impacts - combined
OCP vs progestin only pills, with common brand names you’ll hear in practice (Yaz, Yasmin, Levlen, Brenda).
🌸Lines of questioning - how to uncover key history, cycle patterns, systemic impacts, and realistic client goals.
🌸Cycle & fertility tracking tools - period tracking apps, cervical mucus education, and body literacy frameworks to empower your clients.
🌸Nutrient & herbal restoration protocols - practical dosing strategies for B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, omega-3s, Chaste Tree, Shatavari, adaptogens, liver herbs, and more.
🌸Case studies - learn structured approaches to post pill amenorrhea, acne flare, mood destabilisation, and fertility optimisation.
🌸Communication strategies - setting expectations, timelines for cycle return, and recognising red flags for referral.

Booking link in the bio

07/10/2025

It’s not always just “hormone chaos.” It’s a nervous system trying to survive modern living.

We call it “imbalance.” Your body calls it protection.

Support your hormones by making your body feel safe again - Brightfolk naturopathic care starts there 💌

If you’re ready to take control of your health and return your body to safety book in today

Link in bio 🥰

06/10/2025

Your hormones didn’t ghost you — they just need a minute to remember how to text back (aka ovulate).

Post pill recovery = patience, nourishment, and nervous system safety.

🌿 Brightfolk supports women through post pill recalibration with herbal + functional testing protocols.