Ever felt like your body is speaking a language no one taught you? Like you’re doing everything “right” but still stuck in a cycle of exhaustion, bloating, breakouts, or pain? You’re not alone. Finally Found bridges the gap between frustration and clarity. Host Sophie Richards - women's health advocate, endometriosis warrior and founder of Found - dives into hormones, inflammation, gut health and more, through honest conversations with experts and storytellers. Maybe the answers you’re looking for are closer than you think.
76% of us take supplements daily, but do they actually have any health benefits? Some studies suggest supplements can be harmful, while others are recommended by the NHS. It’s all become so confusing, so let’s get some clarity… Sophie Richards is joined by the author of ‘How NOT to take Supplements’, dietitian Josie Porter, to uncover the misinformation running riot in the world of supplements. In this episode, find out which supplements are massively overhyped, how they actually work in the body and what to watch out for when reading the label. EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 What’s the truth of the world of supplements? 02:12 The breaking point that made Josie write her book 07:00 The wild west of supplements and the dangers of TikTok Shop 10:58 Can people with endometriosis take creatine? 18:06 The shocking truth about supplement testing 23:19 How do supplements work in the body? 28:35 What to watch out for on labels 30:37 Are GLP-1s a miracle drug or a bubble ready to burst? 41:20 The Food First approach 47:18 What does a dietitian eat in a day? 56:35 Bag or Bin: supplement edition 64:58 The best supplements for common problems 69:59 The one thing you NEED to know about supplements 71:20 TW: Suicide | Josie opening up about her late sister Jen LINKS Follow @dietitianjosie and get her book ‘How NOT to take Supplements’ Get 10% off your first order using code FINALLYFOUND at vilgain.co.uk/finallyfound Join the Found Collective, the women's health community membership led by certified coaches to support you every step of the way. Follow on IG @sophie.richards and TikTok @sophie.riichards Follow @found.womenshealth If you were affected by Josie’s story about the loss of her sister, we want you to know there’s support available below: If you need someone to talk to, call Samaritans on 116 123 any time. Narcotics Anonymous UK support: https://ukna.org/
After an incredible first season of The Finally Found Podcast with experts and guests, Sophie closes the series with a special episode alongside her partner, rugby player Dillon Lewis. Together, they share the highs and lows of navigating endometriosis in a relationship – from fertility conversations on the third date to the reality of sex, love, and intimacy when chronic illness is involved.Sophie and Dillon open up about what it really looks like behind the scenes: the awkward, funny and sometimes heartbreaking moments that come with dating when your health isn’t straightforward. From egg freezing chats on the 3rd date, to hospital scares to learning how to communicate about pain and desire, they reflect honestly on how endometriosis has shaped their relationship from day 1 – and why talking about it matters.This episode is about more than just Sophie’s story – it’s about the partners who walk alongside women’s health journeys, and the love, humour, and resilience that makes it possible. Follow Dillon…- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dillonlewis3/- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dillonlewis321Follow Sophie…- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophie.richards- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sophie.riichards- Get the AIP Guide: https://stan.store/SophieRichards?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacmbbRV99a4OZ_LpYSup1ubNG3LDfeAwHMBux3_QzV7NwwoPZ1CHFmvvn8UVw_aem_2dbP7V5DU-BzVAIuP3FGlw- PREORDER Sophie's debut book, 'The Anti-Inflammatory 30-day Reset: Simple Steps to Transform Your Health for Good' : https://amzn.to/45x0aHdDiscover Found – the women’s health community…- https://www.instagram.com/found.womenshealth- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@found.womenshealthThank you to our exclusive sponsor, Beurer 💛We’re proud to be partnering with Beurer, a brand that champions accessible, empowering wellness – especially when it comes to hormone health, stress and sleep.As a Finally Found listener, you can get an exclusive discount using the code "FOUND" at checkout.✨ Sophie’s favourite product from the range – mentioned in this week’s ad – is the EM50 (https://www.beurer.com/uk/p/64854/), designed to naturally relieve period pain.The Finally Found Podcast is a Bear Lane ProductionMusic licensed via PremiumBeat:• Code: G7JOBLCCWZFGZF6T• Code: UME4LVKJK8FA95R2
Trigger Warning & Disclaimer: This episode contains in-depth discussion of chronic pain, medical dismissal, surgery, fertility struggles, restrictive eating protocols, and emotional distress. The experiences and approaches shared are personal and should not be taken as explicit medical advice. Always speak with your GP or a qualified health professional before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, or treatment plan.--Dismissal and misdiagnosis. Two things that so many women experience when dealing with their health – but few talk about.In this penultimate episode of Series 1 of The Finally Found Podcast, host Sophie Richards turns the spotlight on her own story – from the early years of being told her pain was “in her head,” to four surgeries, emergency hospitalisations, and the devastating prospect of losing her ovaries in her early 20s.Sophie shares the pivotal turning points that changed her path: discovering truths about endometriosis, learning why the wrong surgery left her in agony, and finally finding a specialist who listened. She also opens up about egg freezing, how she battled through endless doctors and dead-end medical appointments, and why inflammation became the missing piece in her healing journey.Listeners will hear how the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) diet became the tool that changed everything, restoring her to a life without pain after a decade of symptoms – and how these lessons have shaped her upcoming book The Anti-Inflammatory Reset.Whether you’re navigating endometriosis yourself, waiting for a diagnosis, or supporting someone you love, this episode offers honesty, hope, and practical insight.Follow Sophie…- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophie.richards- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sophie.riichards- Get the AIP Guide: https://stan.store/SophieRichards?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacmbbRV99a4OZ_LpYSup1ubNG3LDfeAwHMBux3_QzV7NwwoPZ1CHFmvvn8UVw_aem_2dbP7V5DU-BzVAIuP3FGlw- PREORDER Sophie's debut book, 'The Anti-Inflammatory 30-day Reset: Simple Steps to Transform Your Health for Good' : https://amzn.to/45x0aHdDiscover Found – the women’s health community…- https://www.instagram.com/found.womenshealth- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@found.womenshealthThank you to our exclusive sponsor, Beurer 💛We’re proud to be partnering with Beurer, a brand that champions accessible, empowering wellness – especially when it comes to hormone health, stress and sleep.As a Finally Found listener, you can get an exclusive discount using the code 'FOUND' at checkout.✨ Sophie’s favourite product from the range – mentioned in this week’s ad – is the EM50 (https://www.beurer.com/uk/p/64854/) designed to naturally relieve period pain.The Finally Found Podcast is a Bear Lane Production http://bearlaneproductions.comMusic licensed via PremiumBeat:• Code: G7JOBLCCWZFGZF6T• Code: UME4LVKJK8FA95R2
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault, sexual trauma, and mentions of explicit AI-generated pornography. Please listen with care.--Sex isn’t just about what happens under the sheets…It’s about confidence, connection and how we show up in the world. In this episode, Sophie Richards sits down with Intimacy Coach, co-founder of The Ferly Method, and author of ‘*Turn Yourself On*’, **Billie Quinlan**, for a refreshingly honest chat about sex and sexual wellness.Billie shares her journey from corporate life to creating one of the first sexual wellness apps, and leaves nothing off the table here - sharing the lessons she’s learned along the way about shame, confidence and why our desire doesn’t always work the way we think it should. She even breaks down the **three pillars of desire** – and trust us, once you hear them, you’ll never look at sex the same way again.From painful sex and “dry spells” to body confidence, masturbation and intimacy beyond penetration - this episode is packed full of practical advice that you can take straight to the bedroom and beyond. If you’ve ever wondered whether your sex life is “normal” (spoiler: it is), this episode is for you.Hit follow on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts - and subscribe on YouTube to watch every conversation. New episodes drop every Wednesday.Follow Billie… - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billiequinlan- ORDER Billie’s debut book, ‘Turn Yourself On’ - https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/461916/turn-yourself-on-by-ferly-anna-hushlak-dphil-with-billie-quinlan-founders-of/9780241706640?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf7Rb3gkveCw4yPsEkFAMKLJkr6OHNXLpt8g_iGraIRJdwdU-AWWZeRCmnSUQ_aem_SBFjdixk8HD_VuWwrAKc2gLearn more about Ferly…- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theferlymethod- Website: https://weareferly.com/Follow Sophie…- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophie.richards- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sophie.riichards- PREORDER Sophie's debut book, 'The Anti-Inflammatory 30-day Reset: Simple Steps to Transform Your Health for Good' https://amzn.to/45x0aHdDiscover Found – the women’s health community…- https://www.instagram.com/found.womenshealth- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@found.womenshealthThank you to our exclusive sponsor, Beurer 💛We’re proud to be partnering with Beurer, a brand that champions accessible, empowering wellness – especially when it comes to hormone health, stress and sleep.As a Finally Found listener, you can get an exclusive discount using the code 'FOUND' at checkout.✨ Sophie’s favourite product from the range – mentioned in this week’s ad – is the EM50 - (https://www.beurer.com/uk/p/64854/), designed to naturally relieve period pain.The Finally Found Podcast is a Bear Lane Production.Music licensed via PremiumBeat:*• Code: G7JOBLCCWZFGZF6T• Code: UME4LVKJK8FA95R2*
✨ Don’t miss an episode! Hit follow wherever you get your podcasts. New conversations drop every Wednesday. ✨Many of us think of sleep as a “nice to have” — but what if it’s actually the missing piece behind your stress, hormones, energy, and even how you see the world?In this episode of The Finally Found Podcast , Sophie Richards sits down with Dr Sophie Bostock, The Sleep Scientist, to explore why sleep is the most powerful (and most overlooked) foundation of health.Dr Sophie shares the three systems that control how well we sleep:- your circadian rhythm- your sleep pressure- your stress response…and explains how small changes to light, food, caffeine, and relaxation can completely transform your nights (and your days).This isn’t about perfection or rigid routines. From the truth about trackers and naps to the real reason you keep waking up at 3am, Dr Sophie offers science-backed, compassionate advice that makes better sleep feel realistic - and genuinely life-changing. Links, Socials & Products Follow Dr Sophie Bostock: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsophiebostock- Website: https://www.thesleepscientist.com/ Follow Sophie… - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophie.richards- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sophie.riichards- PREORDER Sophie's debut book, 'The Anti-Inflammatory 30-day Reset: Simple Steps to Transform Your Health for Good' https://amzn.to/45x0aHd Discover Found – the women’s health community… - IG: https://www.instagram.com/found.womenshealth- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@found.womenshealth Thank you to our exclusive sponsor, Beurer 💛 We’re proud to be partnering with Beurer , a brand that champions accessible, empowering wellness – especially when it comes to hormone health, stress and sleep.As a Finally Found listener, you can get an exclusive discount using the code ' FOUND ' at checkout.✨ Sophie’s favourite product from the range – mentioned in this week’s ad – is the EM50 (https://www.beurer.com/uk/p/64854/), designed to naturally relieve period pain. Disclaimer The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine.The Finally Found Podcast is a Bear Lane Production. Music licensed via PremiumBeat:• Code: G7JOBLCCWZFGZF6T• Code: UME4LVKJK8FA95R2
Disclaimer - The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine. Dr Nitu’s information is below. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of The Finally Found Podcast and to keep up to date with Sophie's Vlogs. So many women know the frustration of feeling unheard when they raise concerns about their health. From period pain to fatigue, the response can often be “it’s normal” or “it’s just part of being a woman”, leaving us to struggle without answers. In this episode of The Finally Found Podcast , Sophie Richards speaks with Dr Nitu Bajekal - Consultant Gynaecologist, Women’s Health GP, Lifestyle Medicine Doctor and author with over 35 years’ experience in women’s health – about why so many women feel unheard when it comes to their health, and how things can change. Dr Nitu unpacks conditions like endometriosis, PCOS and painful periods, while also exploring the role of lifestyle medicine, plant-based nutrition and self-advocacy in supporting women’s health. She offers practical insight into how women can navigate the system, access the care they need, and feel empowered with evidence-based tools that truly make a difference. This is an episode full of clarity and compassion for anyone who’s ever felt dismissed, confused, or left searching for answers. Links, Socials & Products Follow Dr Nitu Bajekal… Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnitubajekal Website: https://www.nitubajekal.com Find free resources: https://nitubajekal.com/resources/ Books ** Living PCOS Free - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Living-PCOS-Free-surviving-Polycystic/dp/1781612137/ref=asc_df_1781612137/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=535918752477&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6172110888870101848&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045953&hvtargid=pla-1431172286593&psc=1&th=1&psc=1 *Finding Me in Menopause — https://www.sheldonpress.co.uk/titles/dr-nitu-bajekal/finding-me-in-menopause/9781399810227 Follow Sophie… Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophie.richards TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sophie.riichards PREORDER Sophie's debut book, 'The Anti-Inflammatory 30-day Reset: Simple Steps to Transform Your Health for Good' https://amzn.to/45x0aHd Discover Found – the women’s health community… IG: https://www.instagram.com/found.womenshealth TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@found.womenshealth Thank you to our exclusive sponsor, Beurer 💛 We’re proud to be partnering with Beurer , a brand that champions accessible, empowering wellness – especially when it comes to hormone health, stress and sleep. As a Finally Found listener, you can get an exclusive discount using the code FOUND at checkout. ✨ Sophie’s favourite product from the range – mentioned in this week’s ad – is the EM50 , designed to naturally relieve period pain. The Finally Found Podcast is a Bear Lane Production . Music licensed via PremiumBeat: Code: G7JOBLCCWZFGZF6T• Code: UME4LVKJK8FA95R2
Don't forget to HIT FOLLOW to never miss an episode of The Finally Found Podcast. Stress isn’t just something you “get on with”… it’s corrosive. In this episode of The Finally Found Podcast, Sophie Richards sits down with psychotherapist, author and speaker Anna Mathur to explore how stress and burnout eat away at women’s health, and why so many of us don’t notice the damage until it’s overwhelming. Anna shares her own experience of anxiety and burnout, while unpacking how stress impacts the nervous system, hormones, relationships and mental wellbeing. Sophie and Anna challenge the pressure to “hold it all together” and open up a conversation about compassion, boundaries, recovery… and the importance of BOREDOM! If you’ve ever felt like stress is running the show, this episode offers clarity, practical tools, and a gentler way forward. Links, Socials & Products Follow Anna… - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annamathur - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annamathur - Website: https://www.annamathur.com - Books: https://www.annamathur.com/about-anna/books/ PREORDER Sophie's debut book, 'The Anti-Inflammatory 30-day Reset: Simple Steps to Transform Your Health for Good' https://amzn.to/45x0aHd And follow her... - On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophie.richards - On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sophie.riichards Plus... - Discover Found - The Community for all things Women's Health on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/found.womenshealth/ - Also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@found.womenshealth Thank you to our exclusive sponsor, Beurer 💛 We’re proud to be partnering with Beurer, a brand that champions accessible, empowering wellness – especially when it comes to hormone health, stress and sleep. As a Finally Found listener, you can get an exclusive discount using the code "FOUND" at checkout. https://www.beurer.com/uk/l/menstrual-relax/?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwMAI01leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp4vyQOWmYbgjQhjRAwpt9ekOaYplv8Xado_S81dq8ky4WaGzvrw0clY23XHQ_aem_mnuJVheXgpx_b5omCvALSA ✨ Sophie’s favourite product from the range – mentioned in this week’s ad – is the EM50 - https://www.beurer.com/uk/p/64854/, designed to naturally relieve period pain. ⚠️ Disclaimer The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine. The Finally Found Podcast is a Bear Lane Production - http://bearlaneproductions.com Music licensed via PremiumBeat: • Code: G7JOBLCCWZFGZF6T • Code: UME4LVKJK8FA95R2
Trigger warning: This episode includes discussions around restrictive eating and disordered eating behaviours. Please listen with care and seek support if needed. In this myth-busting and, genuinely, game-changing episode of The Finally Found Podcast, Sophie Richards sits down with leading gut health expert Dr Megan Rossi (aka The Gut Health Doctor) to unpack something we’re all thinking about – gut health. We're led by it, ruled by it, and yet most of us still don’t really *get* it.Together, we’re breaking down the science in a way that actually makes sense - covering everything from bloating and inflammation to fibre, the gut-brain connection, and why stress hits your stomach first. Megan also unpacks the dangers of diet culture, what we get wrong about “clean eating,” and why a more inclusive, flexible approach to food is better for your body and your mindset.Whether you're living with gut issues, feeling burnt out, or just want to understand your body a little better – this episode has so many life-changing nuggets of information for you to digest.Links & Socials:Follow Dr Megan...- On Instagram: [@theguthealthdoctor] https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthdoctor- For everything gut health and beyond visit: https://www.theguthealthdoctor.com/- Discover her brand SMART STRAINS https://smartstrains.com/- Get your copy of Dr Megan's books https://www.theguthealthdoctor.com/booksFollow Sophie…- On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophie.richards- On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sophie.riichards- Discover Found - The Community for all things Women's Health on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/found.womenshealth/ - Also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@found.womenshealth Thank you to our exclusive sponsor, Beurer 💛 We’re proud to be partnering with Beurer, a brand that champions accessible, empowering wellness – especially when it comes to hormone health, stress and sleep.As a Finally Found listener, you can get an exclusive discount using the code "FOUND" at checkout. https://www.beurer.com/uk/l/menstrual-relax/?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwMAI01leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp4vyQOWmYbgjQhjRAwpt9ekOaYplv8Xado_S81dq8ky4WaGzvrw0clY23XHQ_aem_mnuJVheXgpx_b5omCvALSA✨ Sophie’s favourite product from the range – mentioned in this week’s ad – is the EM50 - https://www.beurer.com/uk/p/64854/, designed to naturally relieve period pain.⚠️ DisclaimerThe content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine.The Finally Found Podcast is a Bear Lane Production - http://bearlaneproductions.comMusic licensed via PremiumBeat:• Code: G7JOBLCCWZFGZF6T• Code: UME4LVKJK8FA95R2
Trigger warning: This episode includes discussions around suicide. Please listen with care and seek support if needed. In this powerful first episode of The Finally Found Podcast, Sophie Richards sits down with Zoe Jane Hindle, a functional wellness practitioner who shares her journey through PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), burnout, and autoimmune issues - and how those struggles led her to the work she does today. Together, they explore what it’s really like to live with PMDD, why so many women feel dismissed by traditional healthcare, and how functional testing and holistic tools can offer clarity. From the role of hormone testing to the impact of sleep, trauma, blood sugar, and EMF exposure, this episode is a compassionate deep dive into the many layers of women’s health. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by symptoms or unheard by the system, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, and better equipped to start asking the right questions. Zoe brings both lived experience and professional insight, sharing practical tools and thoughtful reflections on how we can support our bodies in a more connected way. Links & Socials: Follow Zoe... On Instagram: [@zoejanehindle] https://www.instagram.com/zoejanehindle Learn more about her work: http://zoejanehindle.com/ Follow Sophie… On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophie.richards- On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sophie.riichards Discover Found - The Community for all things Women's Health Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/found.womenshealth/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@found.womenshealth Products Mentioned: Check out her PMDD Guide: https://www.zoejanehindle.com/shop/p/the-mini-hormone-101-lpgbz-84shs- And find out more about Busy Gal framework: https://www.zoejanehindle.com/zjhshop- EMF - https://emfhomeharmony.co.uk/- Somavedic - http://somavedic.com/?ref=VQ0q1 Thank you to our exclusive sponsor, Beurer We’re proud to be partnering with Beurer, a brand that champions accessible, empowering wellness – especially when it comes to hormone health, stress and sleep. As a Finally Found listener, you can get an exclusive discount using the code "FOUND" at checkout. https://www.beurer.com/uk/l/menstrual-relax/?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwMAI01leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp4vyQOWmYbgjQhjRAwpt9ekOaYplv8Xado_S81dq8ky4WaGzvrw0clY23XHQ_aem_mnuJVheXgpx_b5omCvALSA ✨ Sophie’s favourite product from the range – mentioned in this week’s ad – is the EM50 - https://www.beurer.com/uk/p/64854/, designed to naturally relieve period pain. ⚠️ Disclaimer The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine. The Finally Found Podcast is a Bear Lane Production - http://bearlaneproductions.com Music licensed via PremiumBeat: • Code: G7JOBLCCWZFGZF6T • Code: UME4LVKJK8FA95R2
Ever felt like your body is speaking a language no one taught you? Like you’re doing everything “right” but still stuck in a cycle of exhaustion, bloating, breakouts, or pain?You’re not alone... Which is where The Finally Found Podcast comes in.Here, we're all about bridging the gap between frustration and clarity, to give you the information and answers you've been searching so long for.Sophie Richards - anti inflammatory content creator and founder of the women’s health brand, Found - dives into hormones, inflammation, endometriosis, PCOS, gut health and more, through honest conversations with experts, storytellers and the key people who've helped her on her journey.Maybe the answers you’re looking for are closer than you think.SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW NOW! Episodes drop every Wednesday 🫶🏼Follow Sophie Richards: I nstagram / TikTok Discover Found - The Community for all things Women's Health: Instagram / TikTok This podcast is proudly sponsored by Beurer – supporting natural pain relief with innovative products like their EM50 TENS Device and more .
