In today’s episode of The Jade Walker Way, I’m joined by paediatric nutritionist Casey Carter from Carter Nutrition for a powerful and eye-opening deep dive into the gut–brain–sleep connection in kids.

If your child struggles with bedtime battles, constant tummy aches, eczema flare-ups, emotional dysregulation or ongoing “meltdowns,” this conversation will completely shift how you understand what’s going on beneath the surface.

We explore:
• Why sleep issues often begin in the gut, not the bedtime routine
• How tummy aches and constipation get normalised when they shouldn’t
• The overlooked connection between gut health, behaviour and emotional regulation
• Why zinc, iron and protein are crucial for kids’ sleep and moods
• Probiotic strains that support sleep
• How to approach this through a neuro-affirming, child-led lens
• Gut microbiome testing for kids: when it’s worth it and what practitioners look for
• Simple, realistic, non-restrictive nutritional changes that actually work

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver or practitioner, this episode is full of practical insights and supportive tools to help your little one feel better from the inside out.

Website: https://www.carter-nutrition.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carternutrition

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If your vagina’s been out of whack but all the tests come back “normal,” or if you’ve been told you have “unexplained” infertility but your gut says there’s more to the story — this episode is for you.

I’m joined by Naturopath Maddison Auld from Brightfolk Naturopathy to dive into the hidden world of the vaginal microbiome and its powerful role in reproductive health. Could the bacteria living in your vagina be the missing link to why you’re struggling with fertility, recurrent infections, or symptoms that just don’t add up on standard tests?

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why “unexplained” infertility might not be unexplained at all

• The connection between vaginal microbiome health and conception

• What conventional testing often overlooks

• Early signs your vaginal microbiome might be out of balance

• Steps to support vaginal health and when to dig deeper

Whether you’re navigating infertility, ongoing vaginal symptoms, or simply want to understand your body on a deeper level, this conversation with Maddison will empower you with knowledge that goes beyond the standard medical script.

Find Maddison's website here - https://www.brightfolknaturopathy.com.au/

Instagram - @brightfolknaturopathy

If you’ve ever felt like your body is falling apart and no one’s listening — this episode is for you. Jade sits down with clinical naturopath Kris Jasper, founder of Hypermobile Natural Therapies, to unpack the hidden world of hypermobility (hEDS and HSD), chronic pain, POTS, MCAS, and why so many people spend years being misdiagnosed or dismissed.

Kris shares her personal and clinical journey through hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) — and how naturopathic care can transform life with these complex conditions.

Key highlights:

• Understanding the trifecta: hEDS, POTS, and MCAS

• Why these conditions are often misdiagnosed, and how to spot the signs earlier

• The strong connection between hypermobility and neurodivergence

• What post-viral onset (like long COVID) can reveal about hEDS

• Foundational naturopathic tools for symptom management: nutrients, nervous system regulation, and body safety

• Personal stories of medical gaslighting, trauma, and reclaiming health

• How to work with — not against — a sensitive, complex body

Tune in for a deeply validating and informative conversation that blends lived experience, clinical insight, and practical naturopathic strategies — perfect for anyone navigating complex chronic illness or supporting those who do.

KEY LINKS:

Kris Jasper: Hypermobile Natural Therapies
Kris on Instagram: @hypermobile.natural.therapies

hEDS trifecta guide: www.hypermobilenaturaltherapies.com.au/heds-trifecta-guide

Kris' resources: www.hypermobilenaturaltherapies.com.au/resources

Top 6 daily POTS strategies: www.hypermobilenaturaltherapies.com.au/resources/p/top-6-daily-pots-strategies

Jade’s Endo Care Collective: https://courses.jadewalker.com.au/endo-care-collective
Naturopathy Consult Packages: https://courses.jadewalker.com.au/consult-packages
Jade on Instagram: @jadewalkerhealth

In this episode of The Jade Walker Way, Jade sits down with Melbourne-based naturopath Nour Abuloghod — a passionate advocate for women's health with over 12 years of experience and a Master’s in Women's Health. Nour shares insights from her groundbreaking research on endometriosis, focusing on how diet and lifestyle can play a profound role in managing this complex condition.

Key highlights:

• The connection between the gut microbiome, inflammation, and oestrogen in endo.

• Why mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) may be key players in pain and flare-ups.

• Which diets help (and which might harm): anti-inflammatory, Mediterranean, gluten-free, and low FODMAP explored.

• A powerful case study where simple dietary changes dramatically improved symptoms.

• Practical tips on dietary change, cultural sensitivity, and long-term management.

Tune in for a deep, evidence-based conversation that blends personal passion with clinical insight — perfect for anyone navigating endometriosis or supporting those who do.

SHOW NOTES:

• Nour Abulughod Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/womens_integrative_clinic?igsh=MWY3dnRyZjVpbnQxbw==⁠

• Nour Abulughod Website: ⁠https://www.womensintegrative.com.au⁠

• Link for the Study: ⁠https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/23/3988?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacCWHIDEapuD2UqxotKHwLFvl5hfoosg8ypiinq8EO8uzeVIdoia_u9SYo3hg_aem_eudVoYy5GCywmVbB_uXXBQ

  
  

• Jade’s Endo Care Collective: https://courses.jadewalker.com.au/endo-care-collective

• Naturopathy Consult Packages: https://courses.jadewalker.com.au/consult-packages

• Jade on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadewalkerhealth/

• Jade's Naturopathy packages: https://courses.jadewalker.com.au/consult-packages

In this episode, Jade Walker sits down with the brilliant and refreshingly outspoken Jules Galloway—a degree-qualified naturopath with over 20 years of experience—to dive deep into neurodivergence, late ADHD diagnosis, and building truly neuro-affirming care.

Key highlights:

• Jules’s own adult ADHD journey and its impact on her life and practice

• Why so many adults are only now getting diagnosed—and why it’s a correction, not an over-diagnosis

• What “neuro-affirming care” really means (and why it’s not about “curing” neurotypes)

• How outdated views, ableism, and privilege still create barriers to diagnosis and support

• Why empathy, curiosity, and compassion must come before rigid protocols

• The power of vulnerability and authenticity for both practitioners and clients

• Practical steps to build safe, inclusive, neurodivergent-friendly spaces in your clinic and online communities

Tune in for an honest, science-backed conversation that will light a fire in your belly and inspire you to transform how you think about neurodivergence in practice—and in life!

Show notes:

Jule’s website and instagram:

https://www.julesgalloway.com/

https://www.instagram.com/julesgallowayhealth

Her Adult ADHD Naturally membership - https://www.julesgalloway.com/adult-adhd-naturally

Jade's Naturopathy packages: https://courses.jadewalker.com.au/consult-packages

Jade's Endo Care Collective

https://courses.jadewalker.com.au/endo-care-collective

Jade's instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/jadewalkerhealth/

In this enlightening episode we welcome back the highly esteemed Rebecca Edwards, Director of Education at Activated Probiotics, to dive into the emerging and critical topic of the oral microbiome.

The conversation covers the fundamental aspects of the oral microbiome, its significant links to brain health, Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular issues, pregnancy outcomes, immune health, and even COVID-19 predispositions.

Rebecca reveals the frightening realities of oral bacteria, including the pathways through which oral health can influence systemic conditions like Alzheimer's and rheumatoid arthritis.

The podcast also emphasises practical actions for maintaining oral hygiene, the role of diet and hydration, and the groundbreaking potential of oral probiotics.

Additionally, the episode provides a sneak peek into the upcoming Activated Probiotics Symposium, featuring a stellar lineup of speakers and groundbreaking topics aimed at shifting paradigms in healthcare.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

03:19 The importance of oral hygiene
03:51 Understanding the oral microbiome
06:45 The oral microbiome and public health
09:05 The rise of microbiome interest post-COVID
16:25 The oral microbiome's impact on brain health
24:43 The role of dental plaque and gum disease
29:49 Oral health and systemic diseases
35:34 Call to action for practitioners
38:19 The impact of COVID on healthcare
39:28 Oral health and genetic predispositions
41:29 The importance of dental care accessibility
42:48 Rethinking mouthwash and bacteria
45:26 Diet and oral microbiome
48:02 Cardiovascular health and oral hygiene
53:19 Probiotics for oral health
59:13 Practical tips for oral hygiene
01:03:04 Upcoming probiotic symposium

Tickets to Activated Probiotics Symposium here:

https://events.humanitix.com/activated-probiotics-symposium-2025

Activated Probiotics instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/activatedprobiotics/

References to the oral microbiome:

Kanagasingam S, von Ruhland C, Welbury R, Singhrao S K. Antimicrobial, polarizing light, and paired helical filament properties of fragmented tau peptides of selected putative gingipains. J Alzheimers Dis 2022; doi: 10.3233/JAD-220486.Kanagasingam S, von Ruhland C, Welbury R, Chukkapalli S S, Singhrao S K. Porphyromonas gingivalis conditioned medium induces amyloidogenic processing of the amyloid-β Protein precursor upon in vitro infection of SH-SY5Y cells. J Alzheimers Dis Rep 2022; doi: 10.3233/ADR-220029.Haditsch U, Roth T, Rodriguez L, Hancock S, Cecere T, Nguyen M, Arastu-Kapur S, Broce S, Raha D, Lynch CC, Holsinger LJ, Dominy SS, Ermini F. Alzheimer's Disease-Like Neurodegeneration in Porphyromonas gingivalis Infected Neurons with Persistent Expression of Active Gingipains. J Alzheimers Dis. 2020;75(4):1361-1376. doi: 10.3233/JAD-200393. PMID: 32390638; PMCID: PMC7369049.Stephen S. Dominy et al. ,Porphyromonas gingivalis in Alzheimer’s disease brains: Evidence for disease causation and treatment with small-molecule inhibitors.Sci. Adv.5,eaau3333(2019).DOI:10.1126/sciadv.aau3333The Oral-Gut-Brain AXIS: The Influence of Microbes in Alzheimer’s DiseaseNarengaowa1, Wei Kong1, Fei Lan1, Umer Farooq Awan2, Hong Qing1* and Junjun Ni1*

References to all 11 studies on Biome Breathe

Ranjith, A., Nazimudeen, N. Bin, & Baiju, K. V. (2022). Probiotic mouthwash as an adjunct to mechanical therapy in the treatment of stage II periodontitis: A randomized controlled clinical trial. International Journal of Dental Hygiene, 20(2), 415–421. https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.12589
Doppalapudi, R., Vundavalli, S., & Prabhat, M. (2020). Effect of probiotic bacteria on oral Candida in head‑ and neck‑radiotherapy patients: A randomized clinical trial. Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, 6(3), 470–477. https://doi.org/10.4103/jcrt.JCRT
Thakkar, P. K., Imranulla, M., Kumar, P. G. N., Prashant, G. M., Sakeenabi, B., & Sushanth, V. H. (2013). Effect of probiotic mouthrinse on dental plaque accumulation: A randomized controlled trial. Dentistry and Medical Research|, 1(1), 7–12.
Purunaik, S., Thippeswamy, H. M., & Chavan, S. S. (2014). To Evaluate the Effect of Probiotic Mouthrinse on Plaque and Gingivitis among 15-16 Year Old School Children of Mysore City, India- Randomized Controlled Trial. Global Journal of Medical Research, 14(4), 9–14.
Jothika, M., Vanajassun, Pp., & Someshwar, B. (2015). Effectiveness of probiotic, chlorhexidine and fluoride mouthwash against Streptococcus mutans - randomised, single-blind, in-vivo study. Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry, 5(7), 44. https://doi.org/10.4103/2231-0762.156153
Jindal, G., Pandey, R. K., Agarwal, J., & Singh, M. (2011). A comparative evaluation of probiotics on salivary mutans streptococci counts in Indian children. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, 12(4), 211–215. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03262809
Manikandan, S., Behera, S., Karthikeyan, R., Niranjana, A., Bharathan, R., & Mohammed, O. B. (2020). Effect of green tea extract mouthrinse and probiotic mouthrinse on salivary pH in a group of schoolchildren: An in vivo study. Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences, 12(5), 404. https://doi.org/10.4103/jpbs.JPBS_119_20
Jindal, V., Mahajan, N., Goel, A., Kaur, R., Mahajan, A., & Malhotra, P. (2017). Clinical efficacy of probiotic mouthwash in the treatment of gingivitis patients in Himachal population. Journal of the International Clinical Dental Research Organization, 9(1), 41. https://doi.org/10.4103/2231-0754.207386
Deshmukh, M. A., Dodamani, A. S., Karibasappa, G., Khairnar, M. R., Naik, R. G., & Jadhav, H. C. (2017). Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of probiotic, herbal and chlorhexidine mouthwash on gingival health: A randomized clinical trial. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 11(3), ZC13–ZC16. https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2017/23891.9462
Sharma, P., Datta, G., Gandhi, K., & Kumar, D. (2019). A comparative evaluation of efficacy of probiotic and chlorhexidine mouthrinses on gingival health and plaque accumulation in 6-9 year old children. International Journal of Applied Dental Sciences, 5(1), 156–162. http://www.oraljournal.com/archives/2019/5/1/C/5-1-43
Doppalapudi, R., Vundavalli, S., & Prabhat, M. P. V. (2020). Effect of probiotic bacteria on oral Candida in head‑ and neck‑radiotherapy patients: A randomized clinical trial. Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, 16, 470–477. https://doi.org/10.4103/jcrt.JCRT

In this episode, Jade Walker interviews PhD nutritionist and herbalist Dr. Brad Leech - Co-Biome's lead clinical researcher - who delves into the latest research and misconceptions around berberine and the gut microbiome. 

Key highlights:

Tune in for a science-backed discussion that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about herbs, diets, and the gut microbiome!

SHOW NOTES:

Dr Brad Leech: https://drbradleech.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbradleech/

Co-Biome: https://www.co-biome.com/

Jade's Naturopathy packages: https://courses.jadewalker.com.au/consult-packages

Jade and Laura's Microbiome to Menstruation:

https://jadeandlaura.com/microbiome-to-menstruation/

Jade's Endo Care Collective

https://courses.jadewalker.com.au/endo-care-collective

Jade's instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/jadewalkerhealth/

***CONTENT WARNING: this episode discuss PTSD, trauma, and sexual abuse***

If you’re needing help here’s a list of support lines:

Lifeline - 13 11 14.

Beyond Blue (03) 9810 6100

Domestic Violence Hotline - 1800 RESPECT

PANDA: Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia - 1300 726 306

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No, it’s not all in your head. It’s your hormones!

Joined by one of Australia’s greats in the female-centered psychiatry space - Professor Jayashri Kulkarni - this episode takes a deep dive into the way a woman or AFAB’s brain goes through three critical brain changes across her life. These include puberty, pregnancy and menopause. And if those phases weren’t already challenging enough, we also explore debilitating female-specific conditions including PMDD and post-natal depression, and what the latest research shows us around their predispositions and best treatments.

As the Professor of the department of psychiatry for Monash University and the Director of the HER Centre Australia, Jayashri has dedicated her life’s work to changing the way we see and treat ill-mental health experienced by women. 

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The Endo Care Collective Course:

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Today I have with us one of my good friends and now a bit of a regular - Naturopath Laura Taylor - who tells us about her unexpected diagnosis of adenomyosis and how she’s had some new revelations into why she experienced unexplained fertility challenges before she conceived her two children. 

This story will shock you, but it’s a conversation not to be missed. 

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FB Group with Endo Specialists:

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The Endo Care Collective Course:

https://courses.jadewalker.com.au/endo-care-collective

Join us for a compelling episode featuring Patti Kendall (@patti_k on insta), a resilient woman who's navigated the challenging landscape of living with adenomyosis. Adenomyosis, often overshadowed by its more recognised counterpart endometriosis, affects millions worldwide, yet remains widely misunderstood and underdiagnosed.

Patti shares her personal journey, shedding light on the often-dismissed symptoms that began to surface. Despite multiple ultrasounds, adenomyosis remained elusive until a breakthrough moment finally brought clarity to her years-long struggle.

In this candid conversation, Patti delves into the complexities of intimacy, dating, and relationships while managing adenomyosis, confronting taboos and dispelling myths along the way. She offers invaluable insights into navigating the intricacies of managing adenomyosis, from lifestyle adjustments to medical interventions, empowering listeners with practical strategies for enhancing their quality of life.

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Hey Sister!

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Use code: JADEENDO20 for 20% off

FB Group with Endo Specialists:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/naturalmedicineforendo/

The Endo Care Collective:

https://courses.jadewalker.com.au/endo-care-collective