In this episode of The ND Gap, Dr. Jordan Robertson sits down with Dr. Carly King to talk about the decisions, challenges, and mindset shifts that have shaped her career, from building a thriving integrative practice to navigating high-risk pregnancy, kidney failure, a kidney transplant, and becoming one of the leading educators in perinatal care. Together, they explore the importance of boundaries, evidence-based decision-making, collaboration with other healthcare professionals, and why some of the most meaningful career growth comes from embracing uncertainty rather than avoiding it. This conversation is a reminder that success isn't about having all the answers. It's about continuing to grow, staying curious, and having the courage to move forward even before you feel ready.---- Dr. Carly King, ND, is a naturopathic doctor, educator, researcher, and international speaker with a clinical focus on fertility, pregnancy, postpartum care, and pediatrics. She is an adjunct professor at McMaster University and teaches for The Confident Clinician Club, where she is passionate about helping clinicians critically evaluate emerging research and translate evidence into practical, compassionate care. Carly's perspective extends beyond the clinic. Her own journey has included high-risk pregnancies complicated by kidney disease and preeclampsia, time spent in the ICU and NICU, parenting a child with a neonatal stroke, chronic kidney disease leading to kidney transplantation, divorce, single motherhood, and building a business through it all. Those experiences have profoundly shaped how she practices medicine, reinforcing the importance of combining scientific evidence with empathy, resilience, and patient-centred care. Whether she's teaching, speaking, or seeing patients, Carly is passionate about helping clinicians feel more confident in their clinical decision-making while recognizing that behind every diagnosis is a person navigating their own story. Connect with Dr. Carly on Instagram ---- Welcome back to The ND Gap, the podcast about the space between where naturopathic medicine is today and where it needs to go. Hosted by Dr. Jordan Robertson, founder of The Confident Clinician, this show is about legitimizing, strengthening, and ultimately saving Each week, The ND Gap will close the distance with four pillars: Clinical insights grounded in evidence Business strategies for sustainable practice Personal leadership for growth and resilience The voices of NDs who are reshaping what this profession can be Whether you’re a brand-new graduate or a seasoned clinician, this is your space to find strategies you can use right away, inspiration from your peers, and a bigger vision for the future of naturopathic medicine. Because if we want to secure the future of our profession, we can’t wait for it to happen; we have to build it together. When you're ready to join our clinician community, you can learn more at www.confidentclinicianclub.com ---- Dr. Jordan Robertson is a leader in naturopathic and integrative medicine. She is dedicated to evidence-based healthcare and founded The Confident Clinician, which empowers practitioners with up-to-date research and practical tools. With over 15 years in clinical practice and experience teaching at McMaster University’s Health Sciences program, she bridges the gap between research and real-world application. Follow Dr. Jordan on Instagram
