Integrative Medicine Podcast

If you’re a clinician and you’re loving the content of the show, I’d love to invite you to subscribe to our clinician-focused free magazine called The Stacks. The Stacks offers research focused articles, editorials and opinion pieces on business and practice and unlocks some of our best Confident Clinician content every month.You can subscribe with the links below, or by visiting confidentclinicianclub.comWebsite: www.confidentclinicianclub.comhttps://discover.theconfidentclinicianclub.com/lm-the-stacks----In this episode, Dr. Jordan Robertson shares how many people may not realize that hormone sensitivity, not just hormone levels, could be causing their mood swings. Learn why these hormonal changes can lead to mood disturbances, especially during PMS, PMDD, and perimenopause. Discover how each phase of your cycle affects your emotions and explore treatment options, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and birth control. Dr. Robertson also discusses how resilience-building activities like exercise can

If you’re a clinician and you’re loving the content of the show, I’d love to invite you to subscribe to our clinician-focused free magazine called The Stacks. The Stacks offers research focused articles, editorials and opinion pieces on business and practice and unlocks some of our best Confident Clinician content every month. You can subscribe with the links in the show notes, or by visiting confidentclinicianclub.com Website: www.confidentclinicianclub.com https://discover.theconfidentclinicianclub.com/lm-the-stacks----In this episode, Dr. Jordan Robertson speaks with Deborah Atkinson, owner of Flipping 50, about the unique challenges women face when exercising during menopause. With over 41 years of experience in fitness, Deborah shares her expert insights on how menopause changes our response to exercise and offers practical strategies for overcoming common obstacles. From the fear of injury to the lack of personalized support from trainers, Deborah reveals how to tailor your approach to ensure success. T

If you’re a clinician and you’re loving the content of the show, I’d love to invite you to subscribe to our clinician-focused free magazine called The Stacks. The Stacks offers research focused articles, editorials and opinion pieces on business and practice and unlocks some of our best Confident Clinician content every month. You can subscribe with the links in the show notes, or by visiting confidentclinicianclub.com Website: www.confidentclinicianclub.com https://discover.theconfidentclinicianclub.com/lm-the-stacks----In this episode, Dr. Matthew Nagra, a naturopathic doctor, debunks common myths about plant-based diets and protein. Learn how all plant foods offer complete proteins, how small dietary changes can lead to big health improvements, and the long-term benefits of adopting a plant-based lifestyle. Dr. Nagra also tackles the impact of industry-funded misinformation and emphasizes the importance of evidence-based nutrition.----In this episode of "The Real Integrative Medicine Podcast," Dr

If you’re a clinician and you’re loving the content of the show, I’d love to invite you to subscribe to our clinician-focused free magazine called The Stacks. The Stacks offers research focused articles, editorials and opinion pieces on business and practice and unlocks some of our best Confident Clinician content every month. You can subscribe with the links in the show notes, or by visiting confidentclinicianclub.com Website: www.confidentclinicianclub.com https://discover.theconfidentclinicianclub.com/lm-the-stacks----Finding the right healthcare practitioner isn't as simple as a Google search or a friend's recommendation. In this episode, I break down the key factors that matter when choosing a provider—from understanding their scope of practice to aligning with your health goals. We also discuss why online reviews can be misleading, the importance of evidence-based care versus cutting-edge treatments, and why a practitioner's coaching ability is just as crucial as their credentials. If you’ve ever strugg

If you’re a clinician and you’re loving the content of the show, I’d love to invite you to subscribe to our clinician-focused free magazine called The Stacks. The Stacks offers research focused articles, editorials and opinion pieces on business and practice and unlocks some of our best Confident Clinician content every month. You can subscribe with the links in the show notes, or by visiting confidentclinicianclub.com Website: www.confidentclinicianclub.com https://discover.theconfidentclinicianclub.com/lm-the-stacks----Weight management is far more complex than "calories in, calories out." In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ashley White to explore the science behind appetite regulation, the genetic and environmental factors influencing weight, and the role of medication in obesity treatment. Dr. White shares her personal journey with weight struggles, how medical weight management transformed her approach, and why weight loss isn’t just about willpower. We also discuss the emotional side of eati

If you’re a clinician and you’re loving the content of the show, I’d love to invite you to subscribe to our clinician-focused free magazine called The Stacks. The Stacks offers research focused articles, editorials and opinion pieces on business and practice and unlocks some of our best Confident Clinician content every month. You can subscribe with the links in the show notes, or by visiting confidentclinicianclub.com Website: www.confidentclinicianclub.com https://discover.theconfidentclinicianclub.com/lm-the-stacks----Many skincare trends link diet to acne and rosacea, but what does the research actually say? In this episode, I break down the science behind food and skin health, debunk common myths, and explain why managing these conditions matters more than searching for a cure. You'll learn which foods may worsen acne and rosacea, why extreme diets lack evidence and the role of a Mediterranean-style diet in skin health. If you’ve ever wondered whether cutting out dairy or chocolate can improve your skin,

If you’re a clinician and you’re loving the content of the show, I’d love to invite you to subscribe to our clinician-focused free magazine called The Stacks. The Stacks offers research focused articles, editorials and opinion pieces on business and practice and unlocks some of our best Confident Clinician content every month. You can subscribe with the links in the show notes, or by visiting confidentclinicianclub.com Website: www.confidentclinicianclub.com https://discover.theconfidentclinicianclub.com/lm-the-stacks----Many nutrition studies show impressive results, but why don’t we see the same outcomes in real life? In this episode, I uncover the gap between research and real-world application. You’ll learn why most one-time dietary advice fails, the critical role of support and accountability, and how policy barriers make sustainable nutrition changes harder. Whether you're a patient or a practitioner, understanding these challenges can help you build long-term success. Tune in to discover how to a

When it comes to navigating pregnancy and postpartum, you need resources and care that put the focus on YOU and your health.But… Most perinatal and postnatal care focuses on your baby and NOT YOU!That’s exactly why we created The Thriving Trimesters Summit—a FREE 5-day event where you'll get the expert advice and resources you need to take care of YOU throughout your pregnancy and beyond.This is your chance to learn from 25+ doctors and health experts who specialize in pregnancy and postpartum and get over $4000 of expert advice—FREE!We’re covering EVERYTHING you need to know to THRIVE through all stages of pregnancy and postpartum including:☑️ Managing nausea & vomiting + understanding mood disorders & postpartum care☑️ Prenatal nutrition basics: choosing the right prenatal vitamin & fueling for two☑️ The critical role of pelvic health and understanding your body’s needs during and after pregnancy☑️ Expert breastfeeding advice + tips for a smooth postpartum recovery☑️ Navigating mental health

When it comes to navigating pregnancy and postpartum, you need resources and care that put the focus onYOU and your health.But… Most perinatal and postnatal care focuses on your baby and NOT YOU!That’s exactly why we created The Thriving Trimesters Summit—a FREE 5-day event where you'll get the expert advice and resources you need to take care of YOU throughout your pregnancy and beyond.This is your chance to learn from 25+ doctors and health experts who specialize in pregnancy and postpartum and get over $4000 of expert advice—FREE!We’re covering EVERYTHING you need to know to THRIVE through all stages of pregnancy and postpartum including:☑️ Managing nausea & vomiting + understanding mood disorders & postpartum care☑️ Prenatal nutrition basics: choosing the right prenatal vitamin & fueling for two☑️ The critical role of pelvic health and understanding your body’s needs during and after pregnancy☑️ Expert breastfeeding advice + tips for a smooth postpartum recovery☑️ Navigating mental health

When it comes to navigating pregnancy and postpartum, you need resources and care that put the focus on YOU and your health. But… most perinatal and postnatal care focuses on your baby and NOT YOU! That’s exactly why we created The Thriving Trimesters Summit—a FREE 5-day event where you'll get the expert advice and resources you need to take care of YOU throughout your pregnancy and beyond. This is your chance to learn from 25+ doctors and health experts who specialize in pregnancy and postpartum and get over $4000 of expert advice—FREE! We’re covering EVERYTHING you need to know to THRIVE through all stages of  pregnancy and postpartum including: ☑️ Managing nausea & vomiting + understanding mood disorders & postpartum care ☑️ Prenatal nutrition basics: choosing the right prenatal vitamin & fueling for two ☑️ The critical role of pelvic health and understanding your body’s needs during and after pregnancy ☑️ Expert breastfeeding advice + tips for a smooth postpartum recovery ☑️ Navigating men

In this compelling episode of the Real Integrative Medicine podcast, host Dr. Jordan Robertson dives into her personal battle with a mysterious skin condition that eluded diagnosis for weeks. Dr. Robertson recounts experiencing severe allergic reactions characterized by hives, welts, and blistering rashes on her forearms. When traditional treatments like antihistamines, prednisone, and cortisone creams failed to provide relief, Dr. Robertson's journey took a complex turn. Amid diagnoses ranging from hives to severe poison ivy, she found herself at a frustrating standstill. Highlighting the complexities of diagnosing skin conditions (or any medical condition) and the mental toll it can take, Dr. Robertson eventually adopted a "wait and see" approach. But against initial advice, her persistence led to comprehensive lab testing, resulting in a surprising diagnosis: celiac disease presenting as dermatitis herpetiformis. This episode provides an insightful look into the diagnostic challenges in healthcare, the imp

Welcome to Real Integrative Medicine, formerly known as Women's Health Unplugged, hosted by Dr. Jordan Robertson. This podcast delves into the intricate intersection of behavior change, mindset, and traditional medical therapies, providing both patients and clinicians with the tools they need for healthcare success. In a world crowded with conflicting health information, Real Integrative Medicine aims to demystify and deconstruct these complexities, offering evidence-based insights and practical strategies. Each episode explores pivotal themes such as behavioral modification, mindset shifts, goal setting, and compliance in medicine. We tackle the toughest questions, confront cognitive biases, and discuss the real-world challenges faced by both practitioners and patients. Our rebranding to Real Integrative Medicine reflects a broader focus on holistic health management, moving beyond hormonal health to address a wider array of medical topics. Dr. Robertson brings her expertise in integrative medicine to the fo

I promise. You need to get your picture taken.  In this episode I share the mic with my photographer, Laura Benn. We share an intimate conversation about how to get comfortable getting your picture taken and why it’s so important that you do.  Whether you’re in business and need photos for your branding, you’ve avoid family photography or you just need to create more memories, this episode will help you reframe how to think about each picture.  I share my own personal journey with professional photography and how I felt getting my picture taken years ago compared to now and how I’ve changed my perspective. We give you real tips on how to have a great picture taken and how to think about this snapshot in time in your life (and why you’ll want to capture it).  Laura works with women who are looking for professional and branding photography, and I can say, she’s amazing. You can find her on Instagram (@gooseberrystudios) and at her website (https://lauralbenn.com/) PS: I tell a story of a “ki

There are a few things that would happen in a one-to-one appointment with patients that change how successful they are. Your health hinges on your ability to execute your habits, and yet we have such difficulty making change.  Here are some new ideas.  In this episode, we talk about my first course, The Pillars of Perimenopause, which is a habit change challenge slash educational program to help you actually change and equip you to have a better health experience in your 40s and 50s.  You can register before May 1, and then we can all start together as a group.  My takeaways for habit change? You need to have a new conversation in your head about your habits and I'll give you the script that will turn everything around.  You need to understand the MVP (minimum viable products) for your habits.  You need to eliminate tension and move the "line" you've drawn around your self-investment.  I hope you join us for the course. It's currently 50% off and has a few fun bonu

In this week’s episode, we discuss where ‘root cause’ medicine comes from and where things have gone wrong.  I share my insights for how treating the root cause can look like Addressing the risk factors that set you up for a chronic condition  Treating co-morbidities to help improve your health status  Making changes to your lifestyle to reduce your future need for medication or the need for increased medication  Co-supporting long term medication prescriptions to help you get the most out of your prescription.  What root cause medicine isn’t is the relentless pursuit of the one thing that’s gone wrong in your life and health that, if you reverse it, will cause all your health problems to go away.  The inspiration for this episode came after a national news article about how Naturopathic Doctors in Canada are “not” a solution to the healthcare crisis. One of the things the article pointed out is that we search for the root cause, which is harmful. We break down that phr

As the youngest of 8 kids, Dr. Sharon Malone watched her mother navigate the world with good old common sense. When she became a gynecologist, author and the health-advocate for thousands of women she took the exact same approach.  Cited as the “first person I turn to for a whole host of issues, especially my health” by Michelle Obama, Sharon has a mission of taking information that used to “belong” to doctors and make it accessible and available to every woman.  In her book, Grown Woman Talk, she covers conditions from fibroids to endometriosis and how to navigate midlife with confidence and health.  In this podcast episode, we talk about how women have more choices than ever in their health care journey and how to be a good “buyer” in the world of health. She shares her advice on how to get a second opinion, and why you are the person with the greatest continuity in your own health journey (and thus should be listened to!).  You can get a copy of Sharon’s book here.   

If we ask a room full of women what their greatest health risk is they either can’t answer, or answer breast cancer.  If we ask people what a typical heart patient looks like, they often have an immediate vision of a man.  If we cram women’s health into a 7-minute health appointment, we probably aren’t asking her about her pregnancy history.  This, is the bad news of women’s heart health.  The good news is, we can change your path. If you listen to this conversation.  Heart health is a woman’s number one health risk, and oftentimes, she’s carrying around sex-specific risk factors (like pregnancy history) that influence her status. In this episode, I’m joined by Cardiac Nurse and Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Olivia Greenspan who shares her experience on both ends of the spectrum, and why she’s so passionate about teaching you the basics about heart health.  We cover the risk factors nobody has asked you about, how to approach your health care appointments and why you need to start mak

We’ve had a lot of opportunities to do an episode on biohacking. We probably get asked 4-5 times per week to host someone on the show who has a product, supplement, lab test or wearable that they want to talk about.  We’ve pretty much always said no.  Why? Biohacking falls into this weird category of health and wellness that isn’t really evidence-based. It’s so “cutting edge” and so “ahead of the curve” that we don’t know if it works.  In this episode, I share how to think about biohacking from wearables to supplements and the questions to ask yourself (good and bad) before you consider biohacking.  If you’re ready for a more pragmatic approach to your hormonal health, you can still get a free ticket to our menopause summit called Modern Menopause. Get your ticket here.  

If you’ve ever been told you have heartburn, have been medicated for heartburn (and maybe still are) or have wondered if you have heartburn - this episode was recorded just for you.    I’m joined by my colleague and friend, Dr. Dominique Vanier, ND who has been an instrumental part of the education team at The Confident Clinician in the last year, educating more than 700 clinicians about reflux, heartburn and other digestive conditions that feel a lot like heartburn (but might not be!).    In this episode, we’re sharing  Heartburn myths and realities GERD diagnostic challenges Diet's impact on reflux Gut-brain interaction complexities Misdiagnosis and treatment issues Proton pump inhibitors and alternatives What individualized health care looks like (you can improve your symptoms!) If you’re ready for a new perspective on your digestive health, Dr. Vanier is accepting new patients at Clarity Health in Burlington servicing patients in person and virtually all across Ont

In today’s episode, we talk about an important phrase in women’s health   “Listen to your body”   We’re going to break down when you should actually listen to your body and when listening to your body is actually getting in your way of progress.    Exercise is an amazing example, given that when we study exercise, we actually make the participants do the exercise. We don’t ask them if they are too tired or if they “feel like it”. The benefits they get come from the doing. Not from doing it if they want to.    Before you listen to your body, we need to ask a few questions (and we cover them all in the episode).