Ep 17: Interview with Jade Walker ~ Has Your Teen Got Endo?

Could your teen's painful periods actually be something more? What if the gut symptoms, fatigue, anxiety and missed school days were all connected to something that has a name and a path forward?Endometriosis affects roughly one in nine people who menstruate, yet the average time to diagnosis is still far too long. In this episode I sit down with Jade Walker, degree-qualified naturopath, endometriosis advocate and creator of the Endo Care Collective, to talk about what to look for, when to push for answers, and how to support your teen when the system isn't listening.We explore:✨ What endo actually is and why it's more than painful periods✨ Signs in teenagers that parents often miss✨ How to advocate when your daughter isn't being taken seriously✨ Why early intervention matters for fertility and quality of life✨ Practical support while waiting for diagnosis or referral✨ Jade's own story of misdiagnosis and finding her way to healingPain that disrupts your teenager's life is not something she should have to accept as normal. I hope this conversation gives you the language, the awareness and the confidence to advocate for her. Resources Mentioned in This Episode👉 Matilda, an endometriosis support resource for young people and their families👉 Hey Sister, a supplement range designed to support people with endo🎉 Exciting News + A Special OfferI've recently joined Jade's team as her resident metabolic health naturopath. If you've been experiencing energy crashes, sugar cravings, unexplained weight changes, or you've been told your levels are normal but something still feels off, think insulin resistance, PCOS, underactive thyroid or prediabetes, this is for you.To celebrate, we've put together a Metabolic Reset Package. We're not guessing, we're testing. The package includes fasting insulin, fasting glucose and HOMA-IR, a calculated marker that can reveal early insulin resistance even when individual results look normal on paper. From there we build a plan around your symptoms, history and goals.The package includes a 60-minute initial consult, 45-minute follow-up, personalised treatment plan and blood test. Valued at $489, available this month for $420.You can find the details and grab this great package through the links below. If you'd prefer to spread the cost over a payment plan, there's an option for that too 🧡👉 Purchase the Metabolic Reset Package here👉 Payment plan option here💌 Work with meIf today's episode sparked something for you and you're looking for support with your own health or your family's wellbeing, I'd love to connect. I offer in-clinic consultations in Whittlesea and telehealth appointments Australia-wide. You can find out how to work with me on my website ⁠here⁠🧡 Where to find me:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.natureandnurture.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nature.nurture.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nature.nurture.au⁠⁠⁠💌 Connect with Jade WalkerJade's website hereEndo Care Collective hereEndo Belly Packages hereJade's podcast hereJade on Instagram hereJade on TikTok hereDisclaimerThis episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to replace personalised medical advice. If you or your teenager are experiencing symptoms, please consult a qualified healthcare professional. Nothing discussed in this episode constitutes a diagnosis.