Event Date: August 11, 2025, 6:00 pm
The gut is more than just a digestive organ, it’s a thriving ecosystem where trillions of microbes quietly influence nearly every aspect of health. From digestion and immunity to energy, mood, and inflammation, the state of the microbiome and our gut health can either support or impact wellbeing.
This presentation takes you on a journey into the world of gut health, beginning with the foundations: what the microbiome is, what causes it to become imbalanced (dysbiosis), and how that imbalance often shows up as bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, food sensitivities, or more complex conditions like IBS and IBD.
You’ll uncover how to identify the signs of microbial disruption and explore modern tools used to assess the microbiome. Along the way, you’ll be introduced to a toolkit of evidence-based strategies, ranging from dietary and lifestyle interventions to functional nutrition frameworks and targeted supplementation, designed to restore gut harmony and improve long-term health.
This is not just a lecture, it’s a roadmap for anyone ready to move beyond symptom management and toward genuine, lasting gut wellness.
What You’ll Learn:
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The microbiome explained: What it is and why it matters
- Dysbiosis: What causes microbial imbalance and how it manifests
- Common gut-related symptoms and disorders (IBS, IBD, constipation, diarrhoea, bloating)
- How to assess your microbiome: testing options and clinical insights
- Functional nutrition and integrative treatment frameworks
- Lifestyle shifts that support microbial diversity and gut repair
- Dietary strategies to improve digestion and reduce inflammation
- Key supplements: when to use probiotics, prebiotics, and beyond
About Dr Brad Leech (PhD)
Dr Brad Leech is a PhD Clinical Nutritionist and Herbalist, renowned for his expertise in addressing chronic autoimmune conditions and complex gastrointestinal disorders. He provides complete and personalised care to his patients using functional nutrition, integrative medicine and holistic wellness. After entering the profession in 2008, Brad has contributed significantly to academia, shaping curricula at universities and delving into research areas such as intestinal permeability, autoimmune disease management, and the therapeutic potential of food-based probiotics. Brad is currently an Adjunct Fellow at the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine, where he continues to advance natural health sciences. In addition to patient care, Brad is passionate about empowering practitioners with the knowledge to enhance their clinical practice. Over the years, he has mentored thousands of practitioners, providing them with the tools to navigate the complexities of gut health and autoimmunity. He offers two programs, Brad’s Brainiacs: Microbiome Mentoring and Brad’s Brainiacs: Autoimmune Mentoring.
