Nourish, Heal & Rise with Dr Andrea Robertson

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Nourish, Heal & Rise is the podcast for women who want real answers about their health. Each week, Dr Andrea Robertson (Osteopath, Naturopath, and Nutritionist) goes deep on inflammation, hormones, gut health, perimenopause, weight, energy, and brain fog. No quick fixes. Just the clinical conversations women deserve to be having.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Ep.3 The Science Behind Weight Loss Resistance: Biology, Nutrition & Healing.

    Ep.3 The Science Behind Weight Loss Resistance: Biology, Nutrition & Healing. Dr. Andrea Robertson explains that weight loss resistance, especially persistent belly fat despite eating well and exercising, is a biochemistry issue rooted in chronic inflammation, not a personal failure. In episode three of Nourish, Heal, and Rise, Andrea outlines major biological drivers including insulin resistance, cortisol dysregulation, thyroid dysfunction, estrogen decline, gut dysbiosis, leptin resistance, undereating and metabolic adaptation, set point changes, poor sleep, and the compounding effects of diet culture. She discusses GLP-1 medications (Ozempic/Wegovy/Mounjaro), noting they may help some but don't resolve underlying inflammation and weight often returns when stopped. Andrea then shares 10 practical steps: stop restricting, prioritize protein (especially breakfast), progressive strength training, stabilize blood sugar, remove dietary inflammatory triggers, heal the gut, protect sleep, manage stress, run comprehensive hormone/thyroid testing, and allow realistic timeframes (often 3–6 months or longer) for lasting change.   Show Sponsors & Links This episode is proudly supported by: 🌿 Madame Tiger — a delicious dairy-free, nut-free plant milk made from tiger nuts, naturally sweet and packed with prebiotic goodness. www.madametiger.com 💧 Mineralyte — sugar-free electrolyte drops containing 22 electrolytes, minerals and trace elements, proudly made in Australia. Mix into any drink to support rapid hydration every day. www.mineralyte.com.au   Connect with Dr Andrea Robertson: 🌐 www.andrearobertson.health 📲 Instagram: @andrearobertson.health & @nourishhealrisepodcast Ready to go deeper? Learn more about the 3 Week Inflammation Detox and the 12 Week Whole Health Solution at www.andrearobertson.health Dr Andrea Robertson is an Osteopath, Naturopath, and Nutritionist. The information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen.   00:00 Why Weight Won't Budge 00:44 Sponsor Break 02:18 Show Intro and Disclaimer 03:50 Episode Focus Belly Weight 07:19 Defining Weight Resistance 08:49 Julia Case Study 11:35 Driver 1 Insulin Resistance 15:44 Driver 2 Cortisol Belly Fat 18:35 Driver 3 Thyroid Slowdown 22:21 Driver 4 Estrogen Decline 25:27 Driver 5 Gut Dysbiosis 29:19 Driver 6 Leptin Resistance 32:14 Driver 7 Undereating Adaptation 35:39 Driver 8 Set Point Theory 37:03 Set Point Defense Explained 37:56 Inflammation Raises Set Point 39:51 Lowering Set Point Strategies 41:51 Thermostat Set Point Analogy 42:21 Sleep Hormones and Weight 44:27 Diet Culture Damage Cycle 49:28 GLP-1 Meds Reality Check 53:49 Step 1 Nourish Not Restrict 55:47 Protein Leverage and Targets 57:43 Build Muscle Progressive Lifting 01:00:47 Stabilize Blood Sugar Meals 01:02:02 Cut Dietary Inflammation 01:03:14 Heal the Gut Microbiome 01:05:15 Protect Sleep and Recovery 01:06:33 Manage Stress and Cortisol 01:08:35 Test Hormones and Thyroid 01:10:00 Give It Time and Expectations 01:11:29 Closing Summary and Next Episode

    1h 17m

  2. 3d ago

    Ep.2 Beyond Tiredness: Uncovering the Root Cause of Inflammatory Fatigue

    Ep.2 Beyond Tiredness: Uncovering the Root Cause of Inflammatory Fatigue Dr. Andrea Robertson (Osteopath, Naturopath, Nutritionist) introduces episode two of Nourish, Heal, and Rise, focusing on sign #1 of chronic inflammation in women: inflammatory fatigue, described as unrefreshing sleep and total-body exhaustion. She explains why many women are told tests are "normal" despite a multi-system picture, then outlines key drivers including immune activation and cytokines impairing mitochondria/ATP, disrupted cortisol rhythm and HPA-axis dysregulation ("tired but wired"), thyroid suppression and incomplete testing (beyond TSH), gut dysbiosis and intestinal permeability affecting neurotransmitters, blood sugar crashes, low ferritin/iron stores, perimenopausal estrogen/progesterone shifts, and inflammation disrupting deep/REM sleep. She gives nine practical steps: protein-rich breakfast, morning light, mitochondrial nutrients (magnesium, B vitamins, CoQ10, omega-3s, creatine), test and optimize ferritin, remove dietary triggers/alcohol, avoid phones early, improve sleep quality, adjust exercise intensity, and support the nervous system with breathwork; she emphasizes gradual recovery and tracking energy patterns.   Show Sponsors & Links This episode is proudly supported by: 🌿 Madame Tiger — a delicious dairy-free, nut-free plant milk made from tiger nuts, naturally sweet and packed with prebiotic goodness. www.madametiger.com 💧 Mineralyte — sugar-free electrolyte drops containing 22 electrolytes, minerals and trace elements, proudly made in Australia. Mix into any drink to support rapid hydration every day. www.mineralyte.com.au   Connect with Dr Andrea Robertson: 🌐 www.andrearobertson.health 📲 Instagram: @andrearobertson.health & @nourishhealrisepodcast Ready to go deeper? Learn more about the 3 Week Inflammation Detox and the 12 Week Whole Health Solution at www.andrearobertson.health   Dr Andrea Robertson is an Osteopath, Naturopath, and Nutritionist. The information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen.   00:00 Inflammatory Fatigue Begins 00:47 Sponsor Break 02:21 Show Intro And Disclaimer 03:52 Episode Roadmap 05:59 What It Feels Like 07:42 Sarah And Burnout Story 09:42 Why Inflammation Drains Energy 10:26 Mitochondria Under Attack 12:01 Cortisol Rhythm Disrupted 13:52 HPA Axis And Adrenals 15:33 Thyroid Testing Gaps 17:57 Gut Mood Energy Link 19:51 Blood Sugar Rollercoaster 21:13 Ferritin And Iron Stores 23:09 Hormones And Perimenopause 25:02 Sleep Stages And Repair 25:50 Sleep Inflammation Link 28:16 Step One Protein Breakfast 31:05 Step Two Morning Light 32:40 Step Three Mitochondria Nutrients 37:16 Step Four Check Ferritin 39:35 Step Five Cut Triggers 41:51 Step Six No Phone Morning 43:34 Step Seven Better Sleep 46:33 Step Eight Gentle Movement 48:25 Step Nine Calm Nervous System 50:56 Summary Realistic Recovery 52:50 Track Progress Next Steps 54:59 Closing Next Episode

    57 min

  3. 3d ago

    Ep. 1 Dr Andrea's Personal Story & Why Chronic Inflammation is the Hidden Driver of Women's Health Issues.

    Dr Andrea's Personal Story & Why Chronic Inflammation is the Hidden Driver of Women's Health Issues. In the first episode of Nourish, Heal, and Rise, Dr. Andrea Robertson - osteopath, naturopath, and nutritionist - introduces the podcast's functional medicine approach to women's health, focused on real causes rather than quick fixes. She shares her background as a professional dancer and long-time clinician, then details her personal health journey through burnout, inflammation-driven symptoms, and recovery through naturopathic support, dietary changes, and time. She also discusses the inflammatory impact of IVF, her mother's experiences with breast cancer and osteoporosis, and how these shaped her mission to help women live healthy, vital lives. The episode explains acute vs. chronic inflammation, why women can feel unwell despite "normal" tests, and previews the next eight episodes on key signs of chronic inflammation: fatigue, stubborn weight, brain fog, joint pain, gut issues, skin conditions, mood changes, and hormonal disruption.   Show Sponsors & Links This episode is proudly supported by: 🌿 Madame Tiger — a delicious dairy-free, nut-free plant milk made from tiger nuts, naturally sweet and packed with prebiotic goodness. www.madametiger.com 💧 Mineralyte — sugar-free electrolyte drops containing 22 electrolytes, minerals and trace elements, proudly made in Australia. Mix into any drink to support rapid hydration every day. www.mineralyte.com.au   Connect with Dr Andrea Robertson: 🌐 www.andrearobertson.health 📲 Instagram: @andrearobertson.health & @nourishhealrisepodcast Ready to go deeper? Learn more about the 3 Week Inflammation Detox and the 12 Week Whole Health Solution at www.andrearobertson.health Dr Andrea Robertson is an Osteopath, Naturopath, and Nutritionist. The information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen.   00:00 A Better Way to Feel 03:37 Who This Podcast Is For 04:12 What This Show Is Not 04:56 Meet Dr Andrea 06:25 Dance and Clinic Life 07:26 Burnout Wake Up Call 10:17 Healing Through Food 12:05 IVF and Inflammation 14:02 Purpose and Perspective 15:07 Mum and Long Term Health 18:15 Series Roadmap 19:13 What Inflammation Really Is 22:31 Eight Signs Overview 28:09 Subscribe and Next Steps 28:54 Final Send Off

    30 min

  4. Jun 6 ·  Video

    Nourish, Heal & Rise with Dr Andrea Robertson - Trailer

    I'm Dr Andrea Robertson, Osteopath, Naturopath, and Nutritionist with over 25 years of clinical experience helping women transform their health from the inside out. In this show, we go deep on the things that matter most: hormones, inflammation, gut health, perimenopause, menopause, weight loss resistance, brain fog, energy, and nutrition - the full picture, not just the surface. Because that's what functional medicine is. Looking at the whole person, finding the real cause, and building real solutions. In every episode, we: Nourish: because food is medicine, and what you eat changes everything Heal: because the body has an extraordinary capacity to self-repair when we remove what's blocking it Rise: because feeling well isn't the destination, it's the foundation for the life you truly want No quick fixes. No one-size-fits-all. No compromise. Just the conversations women deserve to be having. Connect with Dr Andrea Robertson: 🌐 www.andrearobertson.health 📲 Instagram: @andrearobertson.health & @nourishhealrisepodcast Ready to go deeper? Learn more about the 3 Week Inflammation Detox and the 12 Week Whole Health Solution at www.andrearobertson.health Dr Andrea Robertson is an Osteopath, Naturopath, and Nutritionist. The information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen.

    1 min

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Nourish, Heal & Rise is the podcast for women who want real answers about their health. Each week, Dr Andrea Robertson (Osteopath, Naturopath, and Nutritionist) goes deep on inflammation, hormones, gut health, perimenopause, weight, energy, and brain fog. No quick fixes. Just the clinical conversations women deserve to be having.

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