Real Integrative Medicine with Dr. Jordan Robertson ND

I've only really known about my ADHD diagnosis for a few years. I had joked about it for years and had friends joke about it for years, but it wasn't until my kids were assessed that I really leaned into identifying as a person with ADHD.  Working with women for the last 15 years has gifted me the opportunity to help identify ADHD in my patients, and to help them make decisions on how to supp...

In today's episode, I'm joined by my colleague, Dr. Andrea Gri, who is one of the NDs in my office in Ontario. We started this conversation one day in the hallway of the office (where so many magical conversations happen).   If we asked you to invest money that had a guaranteed return on investment, it would probably feel like a no-brainer.   Why? Partly because we value money.   So...

Today's episode calls out a new application for an old lab test that you've probably never heard of, or had run on your physical exam.  We're talking about Urate.  If you HAVE heard of this test, you probably have gout, or know someone with gout. That's because this lab test (historically) has only been used to assess people for gout.  In today's episode, we talk about the "new" use...

I love coffee.  But I've also tried to quit about 100 times in my 20s because I was worried about the effect of coffee on my health and hormones.  In today's episode, we talk about the actual research (and lack of) for caffeine on female sex hormones and why you can guilt-free have a cup of coffee.  We also talk about how to manage your caffeine intake to help support your day to pr...

In this solo episode, I give you the knowledge and understanding of your bladder changes over the age of 40, and the things you can do to reduce the frequency of UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections).  The bladder changes when hormones change. The microbiome changes, bladder tone changes and our sensations in our bladder change. This perfect storm can make women more susceptible to infections (UTIs...

Just as an FYI, we swear a lot in this one. Totally unapologetically. The discussion requires swearing.    Today I have the pleasure of gifting you this incredibly important and raw conversation with Dr. Jody Carrington. A psychologist who is changing the world by teaching us about empathy, connection and true friendship. We cut through some important topics such as motherhood, generatio...

When I opened my clinic, 15 years ago, my tagline was "Be open to the possibility of change."  I felt like my role was to help people think differently about their health, to get out of their own way and to be curious about what health care could be like.  In today's podcast, we talk about whether or not your doctor has to believe you in order for you to get better. My argument is that f...

If you've ever wondered if your thyroid is getting in the way of your metabolism and weight goals, this episode is for you.  Whether you've struggled with hypothyroidism, or have just been curious about your thyroid, I'm sure you've come across many claims that treating your thyroid will "solve" your metabolism or weight problems.  In today's episode, we break down: What's real and what'...

There is nobody happier than I am that the knowledge about perimenopause is starting to permeate pop culture and general health information.  But like every pendulum, we often swing things WAY WAY too far.  What I mean is that every person with ovaries who has learned about perimenopause now thinks that every single symptom that is happening to them is hormonal and that they are knocking...

Do you wear a "wearable"? This is one of the most common questions I get asked on Instagram (and if you don't follow me, head over to www.instagram.com/drjordannd to follow along.  In this episode we cover The Apple Watch Whoop The Oura ring Fitbit I share my experience with each of them (yes I've tried them all) what I loved or hated about each of them and whether or not they actually helped...

Welcome back! After a summer hiatus we’re ready to get back to the podcast and share evidence-based health information and mindset discussion to help you advocate better for yourself in your health journey.    Today’s episode is a welcome-back discussion about how we often let our past decisions and failures prevent us from trying something new. We’re going to break down why we feel badl...

If you’ve watched TV in the last few months, you’ll notice a theme in the news on health: MENOPAUSE.    Menopause is finally having it’s moment in the media. From Oprah to The National, my guest Dr. Heather Hirsch and I discuss our media appearances in the last few months, what this means for menopause and how to start getting the care you deserve.    Heather has exploded on th...

In today's episode, we’re taking a very practical approach to talking about nutrition and how to slightly change some of your routine nutrition patterns to help you meet your nutrition goals, especially if you are working on your blood sugar or weight loss.    We use the “money” and “budgeting” metaphor to discuss why we’d even consider taking a lower calorie food option occasionally or...

With a wider conversation happening online about menopause, we’re seeing people come forward more than ever discussing the mental health strain that this phase of life can cause. I’m joined in this episode by one of my friends and close colleagues (we work in the same office!) Dr. Laurie Alpert ND, who is a NAMS certified menopause practitioner and your new mental health advocate.    Lau...

With an increase in hormonal symptoms appearing over 40, many people are offered treatment options such as the pill, the IUD and HRT. Each of these treatment options have wonderful effects and some side effects and may or may not fit the bill for supporting people as they transition towards menopause.    In this episode, I sit down with Miranda Tawfik, a pharmacist with a focus on women’...

PMS is more than a minor inconvenience. It can leave you feeling like a different person half the month, put strain on your relationships and can really derail achieving your other health goals.  In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Keara Taylor, a Naturopathic Doctor in Toronto and one of our expert clinicians at The Confident Clinician. Keara’s focus in her practice and her research is on...

I love watching someone so good at their craft. Whether it’s an artist, or a great lawyer, watching someone in their element always leaves me feeling in awe of their dedication, experience and tenacity to get great at something.    Nobody feels that way about their doctor.    In today’s episode, I want to address the trend of “doing your own research” for your medical care. The...

If you’ve spent 10 minutes on social media, you’ve probably heard the term insulin resistance. If you’ve spent 11 minutes on social media someone has probably scared you into feeling like your blood sugar is a problem, and you need a special solution to manage it.  In today’s episode, we talk about what the term insulin resistant means, and why everyone needs a basic understanding of blood su...

In today’s solo episode, we talk about how to tell if it’s time to throw your plan in the garbage and try something new.    It’s common when working with patients that people “quit” when things aren’t getting better as fast as they want to, or there’s a mismatch between what people value (natural treatments) and what people want (instantaneous results!).    We also talk through...

I’ve been following the research on burnout, PTSD and resiliency for a few years because I find adaptive changes in the brain and nervous system so fascinating. Getting real results with patients often involves us recognizing the impact of their mindset, nervous system regulation and level of burnout/resilience as we construct a plan.    We can easily see how a patient would find it hard...

If you haven’t listened to our past episodes with Dr. Erin Ley, you’ve missed out on a lot of ranting, a lot of practical solutions and a lot of laughing.  Dr. Erin Ley is one of the Naturopathic Doctors at Clarity Health, serving people all over Ontario Canada. Erin sees both our adolescent patients and our male patients (in addition to patients looking for nutrition support and hormonal hea...

We know you’ve likely had information about protein shoved down your throat (pun intended) but do you really understand the WHY?   Things change during ageing and the menopause transition that affect how people’s bodies incorporate dietary protein, and the impact on this is far-reaching. From lower muscle mass, changes to change in satiety (how full you are) and a reduction in energy expendit...

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus (again!) to talk about sex and how to have a thriving sex life. We outline how little people know about what contributes to positive libido and desire (so they don’t know what they were doing right) and then have NO IDEA what is getting in the way when their desire or drive changes. This feeling of a lack of control leaves people feeling powerles...

This week we are diving into the vault and bringing back our most downloaded and listened-to episode in 2021! We will be back next week with a brand-new episode.  Is your morning routine part of your secret sauce or are you a roll-out-of-bed-and-run kind of person? My morning routine has been an important part of my life for years and I’ve spent a lot of time testing various strategies to mak...

It’s common for us to skip over an episode if we feel like a topic doesn’t apply to us, or if we feel nervous to listen.    This particular episode is for everyone, and we’re going to help you feel more confident thinking about cancer either for yourself, or in your family and loved ones.    I’m joined today by Dr. Martha Sharpe ND who focuses her practice on cancer survivorshi...