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.

  1. 5d ago

    Ep. 19 - What Blood Tests to Ask Your Doctor for During Perimenopause

    Ep 19 - What Blood Tests to Ask Your Doctor for During Perimenopause? Dr. Andrea Robertson explains that perimenopause symptoms often reflect changes in blood, thyroid, metabolism, and cardiovascular systems, so relying on one or two hormone tests (FSH, estradiol) can be misleading due to hormonal fluctuations; diagnosis over 45 is typically based on symptoms and cycle history. She shares a case study ("Kate," 46) whose normal hormone tests missed severe low ferritin (9), raised thyroid antibodies, and rising LDL, which improved with targeted support. The episode provides a GP-ready list of 10 tests across key areas: full blood count; iron studies/ferritin plus CRP; fasting lipid panel and lipoprotein(a); fasting glucose and HbA1c; fasting insulin; vitamin D; B12/folate plus homocysteine; and liver and kidney function, with practical tips on fasting, cycle timing, tracking results, and advocating for thorough care. Access and Download The Perimenopause Blood Test Checklist here  Show Sponsors & Links This episode is proudly supported by: 💧 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 Perimenopause Symptoms Explained   00:14 Mineralite Sponsor Break   01:10 Why Normal Tests Mislead   01:47 Show Purpose And Disclaimer   04:12 Kate Case Study   06:35 Hormone Tests Limits   11:00 Blood And Iron Essentials   14:04 Mineralite Sponsor Reminder   14:46 Heart Risk And Cholesterol   17:05 Blood Sugar And Insulin   19:29 Vitamins Liver Kidneys   24:52 How To Ask Your GP   28:22 Wrap Up And Next Episode

  2. Oct 23

    Ep 18 - What Every Manual Therapist Needs to Know About Treating Women in Perimenopause and Menopause

    Ep 18 - What Every Manual Therapist Needs to Know About Treating Women in Perimenopause and Menopause Dr. Andrea Robertson shares her recent Osteopathy Australia Conference talk on how perimenopause & menopause can change tissue recovery and drive common midlife complaints like stubborn shoulder, hip, tendon and joint pain.  She explains clinical definitions of perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause, why symptoms can fluctuate with erratic estrogen and falling progesterone, and introduces the "midlife inflammatory load model" with six drivers: estrogen fluctuation/decline, visceral fat and metabolic dysfunction, insulin resistance, poor sleep, chronic stress, and inactivity with muscle loss.  Andrea links hormonal and metabolic factors to tendons and joints, outlines what practitioners should ask, do and when to refer, and emphasizes treating the painful tissue while assessing the broader environment through education, movement, lifestyle support and appropriate GP referral. Show Sponsors & Links This episode is proudly supported by: 💧 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 Midlife Pain Mystery 00:58 Sponsor Mineralite 01:54 Medical Disclaimer 02:39 Conference Talk Setup 04:48 The 47 Year Old Patient 07:24 How Common Is It 08:54 Perimenopause Basics 10:11 Hormone Flicker Explained 12:01 Aging Versus Menopause 13:01 Six Inflammation Drivers 19:40 Midlife Load Model 21:24 Tissues And Evidence 24:47 Clinical Action Plan 25:33 Load One Hormones 27:34 Load Two Metabolic Shift 29:41 Load Three Insulin Resistance 32:22 Load Four Sleep Repair 33:50 Load Five Stress Reset 35:16 Load Six Strength Reload 37:31 Case Study Michelle 40:17 Key Takeaways Wrap Up 41:21 Next Episode And Outro

  3. Oct 14

    Ep. 17 - Self-Love: How to Move Through Hard Times, Build Resilience, and Come Back to Yourself with Kim Morrison

    Ep. 17 - Self-Love: How to Move Through Hard Times, Build Resilience, and Come Back to Yourself with Kim Morrison Dr. Andrea Robertson (Osteopath, Naturopath & Nutritionist) interviews Kim Morrison who is an ultramarathon world record holder, aromatherapist, founder of 28 Essentials, author of The Art of Self-Love, and host of The Self-Love Podcast which is about building resilience through life's polarities and using tough times as learnings. Kim shares how she accidentally entered ultras under mentor Cliff Young, the mindset tools and aromatherapy anchors that helped her persist, and how she developed a six-step "circle of self-love" (self-awareness, self-care, self-discipline, self-control, self-respect, self-acceptance) after family crisis and her son's mental health struggle. They discuss why more people openly admit hardship, how self-compassion links to physical health, and how self-love supports women through perimenopause/menopause via listening to the body, rest, movement, and daily rituals.   Show Sponsors & Links This episode is proudly supported by: 💧 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 Kim Morrison: 🌐 https://twenty8.com/ Listeners are invited to use the code "selfloveclub" at checkout on the Twenty8 website for a 15% discount. 📲 Instagram: @kimmorrison28 & @twenty8essentials    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 We Need Extremes 00:37 Mineralite Sponsor Break 01:33 Meet Kim Morrison 03:07 Podcast Mission Disclaimer 04:19 Kim's Ultra Origin Story 07:56 Mindset and Mantras 10:46 Lessons From Endurance 13:35 This Too Shall Pass 15:42 Monastery Wisdom on Polarity 19:08 Why More People Share Struggles 22:45 Landmark Forum Insights 31:32 Defining Self Love 35:36 Family Crisis and Healing 42:18 Teen Son Warning Signs 43:48 Searching For A Pathway 44:55 Crisis Night Conversation 46:22 Fear Versus Self Love 47:39 Step One Self Awareness 50:43 Step Two Self Care Rituals 52:17 Step Three Discipline And Science 57:28 Self Control And Thats Interesting 01:01:24 Mana Self Respect And Acceptance 01:07:28 Self Love In Perimenopause 01:08:41 Womens Life Seasons 01:19:30 Rest Surrender And Adrenals 01:22:44 Morning Ritual Reset 01:25:27 Gym Accountability Mindset 01:26:54 Body Signals Taps Whacks Macks 01:29:43 Bodywork Oils And Recovery 01:32:23 Meal Prep And Nourishing Food 01:35:45 Evening Wind Down Rituals 01:38:03 Women Roles And Self Respect 01:40:24 Start With Movement 01:46:07 Body Boost Gratitude Practice 01:49:45 Where To Find Kim 01:51:56 Final Subscribe And Resources

  4. Sep 22

    Ep. 16 - Osteoporosis: Building Strong Bones, How to get Calcium Without Dairy, and the #1 Exercise Lever

    Ep. 16 - Osteoporosis: Building Strong Bones, How to get Calcium Without Dairy, and the #1 Exercise Lever Dr. Andrea Robertson (Osteopath, Naturopath, Nutritionist) explains that osteoporosis is symptomless until fracture, defines osteopenia/osteoporosis and DEXA T-scores, and highlights hip fracture risks and outcomes. She describes bone remodeling (osteoclasts vs osteoblasts), distinguishes bone density from bone quality, and notes a study that shows fluoride increased density but worsened fractures.   Andrea links chronic inflammation to bone loss and outlines estrogen's protective role, citing SWAN data showing trabecular decline beginning ~18 months before the final period, making ages 40–55 a key window. She reframes bone advice around calcium balance ("tap vs drain"), correcting myths that high protein harms bones and that alkaline diets prevent osteoporosis, and lists true "drain" factors (smoking, alcohol, steroids, low weight, malabsorption, PPIs).   She details non-dairy calcium sources and absorption differences, covers supplements and cofactors (vitamin D, K2, magnesium), and emphasizes supervised heavy resistance/impact training (LIFTMOR) plus balance work and GP requests (DEXA, vitamin D, relevant screening).   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 Osteoporosis Is Quiet 00:42 Mineralite Sponsor Break 01:38 Why Bones Matter 02:14 Show Intro Disclaimer 03:27 Episode Roadmap 05:47 Osteopenia vs Osteoporosis 06:45 Fracture Risk Reality 08:32 Bone Remodeling Basics 09:38 Density vs Quality 11:19 Inflammation And Bone Loss 12:31 Estrogen Window Explained 14:30 Calcium Balance Bathtub 15:19 Protein Myth Debunked 17:03 Alkaline Diet Myth 18:40 What Opens The Drain 20:18 Mineralite Sponsor Reminder 20:59 Calcium Without Dairy 22:44 Best Calcium Foods 25:32 Milk Study Context 27:20 Smart Supplement Tips 28:43 Vitamin D K2 Magnesium 30:35 Load Builds Bone 31:32 Lift More Study Results 33:30 How To Lift Safely 34:45 Find Your Why 36:24 What To Ask Your GP 38:59 Key Takeaways Recap 40:19 Next Episode And Wrap

  5. Sep 15

    Ep. 15 - Nathalie Sebbag's MS Diagnosis: Building a Care Team, AIP Nutrition, and Living Well Without Being Defined by a Label

    Ep. 15 - Nathalie Sebbag's MS Diagnosis: Building a Care Team, AIP Nutrition, and Living Well Without Being Defined by a Label Dr. Andrea Robertson hosts friend and fellow Osteopath Nathalie Sebbag, who shares her journey from early tingling symptoms and anxiety about worst-case diagnoses to MRI findings of a disc bulge and brain/spinal lesions indicating MS, and multiple specialist opinions focused on medication.   Nathalie explains why she chose not to medicate initially, emphasizing autonomy, building a supportive care team, and exploring lifestyle approaches inspired by Dr. Terry Wahls and guided by a naturopath through the autoimmune protocol. She discusses links between glandular fever and autoimmunity, her prior Hashimoto's and PCOS, and how dietary changes lowered thyroid antibodies.   The conversation covers practical AIP-style eating (gluten/refined sugar/dairy-free, avoiding nightshades/legumes), seed-based recipes (porridge, pikelets, crumble, crackers), movement through padel, rest and boundaries, perimenopause overlap, and encouragement for newly diagnosed listeners to trust themselves and keep living fully.   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 Health Scare Fears 00:25 Mineralite Sponsor Story 01:21 Meet Natalie Sebag 03:21 Podcast Disclaimer 03:56 Diagnosis Question 04:26 First Symptoms MRI 06:34 MS Confirmed Next Steps 07:52 Second Opinions Advocates 10:16 Choosing No Medication 12:13 Wahls Protocol AIP 14:34 Autoimmune Thread EBV 17:19 Living Well With MS 19:40 Diet Changes Results 22:33 Seed Mix Basics 24:14 Porridge Bircher Pikelets 27:04 Mineralite Sponsor Reminder 27:45 Crumble Granola Cookies 29:43 Homemade Seed Crackers 30:45 Silicone Baking Debate 32:20 Afternoon Tea Cake 33:37 Seed Mix Swaps 34:25 AIP Social Strategies 36:17 Sweet Potato Solutions 38:47 Healing as a Practitioner 43:01 Rest Routines and Padel 45:06 Pebble Lane Creativity 47:43 Perimenopause Overwhelm 51:37 Soy and Seed Research 52:30 Day One MS Advice 55:46 Osteopathy and Rapid Fire 01:01:18 Wrap Up and Next Episode

  6. Sep 8

    Ep.14 - The 15-Minute Meal Planning Habit That Makes Healthy Eating Stick (Plus How I Use AI)

    Ep.14 - The 15-Minute Meal Planning Habit That Makes Healthy Eating Stick (Plus How I Use AI) Dr. Andrea Robertson explains why healthy eating most often collapses at busy weeknight dinnertimes when there's no plan, leading to repetitive meals and reduced variety in plant foods, fibers, polyphenols, and amino acids. She argues meal plans aren't rigid diets but decisions made in advance that reduce mental load, account for who's home and who cooks, and intentionally build in leftovers and flexibility. Andrea reviews research linking meal planning with higher diet quality and food variety, and a controlled study showing ultra-processed foods lead to higher calorie intake. Andrea details her long-time paper system - calendar first, allocate cooking, plan dinners then lunches, batch-cook components, and shop from the plan - then shows how custom AI GPTs built on her recipes and principles can create a realistic weekly plan from fridge contents and constraints in minutes, while noting AI limits for clinical needs.   Show Sponsors & Links This episode is proudly supported by: 💧 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 Plans Matter 00:34 Mineralite Sponsor Story 01:29 Episode Setup And Disclaimer 04:13 Why Meal Plans Fail 07:52 Meal Planning Defined 10:12 Mental Load Relief 11:19 Science Behind Planning 15:25 Kitchen Paper System 20:43 Batch Cooking Building Blocks 24:01 AI Meal Planning Upgrade 28:30 Start This Weekend Steps 32:59 AI Safety Rules 34:48 What Success Feels Like 35:41 Wrap Up And Next Episode

  7. Aug 25

    Ep.13 - What's Actually Happening to Your Body in Perimenopause - Functional Medicine Guide

    Ep.13 - What's Actually Happening to Your Body in Perimenopause - Functional Medicine Guide     Dr. Andrea Robertson explains perimenopause as a 2-10+ year transition before menopause (12 months without a period), emphasizing that estrogen fluctuates rather than steadily declines and progesterone often drops first, contributing to anxiety, irritability, and sleep disruption even with regular cycles; she notes hormone blood tests can be unreliable and diagnosis is often clinical. She outlines a broad symptom range and warns against "menowashing" as menopause becomes profitable. Using a functional medicine lens, she covers five affected systems - hormones, blood sugar/insulin, gut microbiome/estrobolome, inflammation, histamine load, and nervous system/cortisol - plus long-term stakes for bone, cardiovascular, and cognitive health.   Practical strategies include protein-first meals, post-meal walking, resistance training, plant and fiber diversity with cruciferous vegetables, anti-inflammatory nutrition and omega-3s, managing high-histamine foods and leftovers, magnesium glycinate, circadian light hygiene, rest, and moderating caffeine/alcohol; she reviews evidence for select supplements and encourages symptom tracking and appropriate medical support.   Show Sponsors & Links This episode is proudly supported by: 💧 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 Perimenopause Wake Up   00:37 Sponsor Mineralite   01:33 What Is Perimenopause   02:38 Podcast Disclaimer   03:12 Episode Roadmap   06:24 Symptoms Beyond Hot Flushes   08:52 Hormone Rollercoaster   11:12 Progesterone First Drop   15:33 Testing And Stages   18:52 Five Systems Overview   19:15 Blood Sugar And Weight   22:50 Gut Estrobolome Link   25:18 Inflammation Effects   27:30 Histamine Explained   29:38 Histamine Personal Story   32:09 Nervous System Cortisol   33:24 Long Term Health Stakes   35:38 Sponsor Mineralite Return   36:20 Heart Brain Future Risk   37:50 Three Common Myths   40:11 Action Steps Blood Sugar   42:06 Action Steps Gut   43:56 Action Steps Inflammation   46:01 Action Steps Histamine   48:29 Action Steps Cortisol   51:57 Herbs And Supplements Evidence   54:54 Track Symptoms Advocate   56:21 Five Systems Recap   57:32 Supported Transition Vision   58:18 Renee Results Example   59:08 Medical Options And Program   01:00:09 Next Week And Wrap

  8. Aug 18

    Ep. 12 - Food Noise Explained: Why Willpower Fails & How to Rewire Your Relationship With Food with Georgie Beames

    Ep. 12 - Food Noise Explained: Why Willpower Fails & How to Rewire Your Relationship With Food with Georgie Beames Dr. Andrea Robertson (Osteopath, Naturopath, Nutritionist) introduces a conversation with psychologist and coach Georgie Beames about "food noise," described as constant intrusive mental chatter about food that isn't hunger, cravings, or emotional eating and can drive shame, guilt, and a vicious cycle of overeating.  They discuss how food noise relates to nervous system states (safe/connected, anxious fight-or-flight, and freeze), how triggers like stress, transitions, routines, and being alone can push people into survival mode, and how childhood experiences and beliefs shape patterns where "child parts" take over and seek comfort foods.  Georgie explains why willpower is like a drained battery and emphasizes internal tools to move "up the ladder," including breathwork to activate the parasympathetic system, pattern interruption, and mindful "adult" choices. They also touch on GLP-1 medications reducing food noise without addressing root causes, perimenopause as a change point, and modalities like EMDR and EFT.   Show Sponsors & Links This episode is proudly supported by: 💧 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 Georgie Beames - Psychologist and Coach Free App: app.georgiebeames.com Food Noise Membership: georgiebeames.thrivecart.com/foodnoisemembership Work with Georgie: coaching.georgiebeames.com Instagram: @georgiebeamespsychologist Facebook: facebook.com/georgiebeames   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. Georgie Beames is a Psychologist and Coach. 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 Willpower Myth 00:26 Mineralite Sponsor 01:22 Meet Georgie Beames 04:30 What Is Food Noise 06:35 Shame Spiral Cycle 07:27 Emotional Eating vs Noise 09:49 Georgie Origin Story 14:43 Triggers and Associations 18:06 Nervous System Ladder 22:29 External vs Internal Soothing 26:05 Parts Psychology Framework 27:12 Childhood Roots and Control 30:47 Dance Culture Pressure 35:12 Looks And Self Worth 35:43 Limiting Beliefs Loop 36:52 Food As Safety Escape 38:56 Freeze Mode Cues 39:46 Head Hunger Vs Hunger 42:31 Triggers Child Parts 45:55 Cravings Food Noise GLP1 52:47 One Tool Tonight Breath 58:21 Perimenopause And Change 01:01:10 Willpower Myth Layers 01:04:22 Life Without Food Noise 01:06:10 Rapid Fire And EMDR 01:11:04 Final Takeaway

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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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