Which Type of Patient Are You?

In this week’s episode, Dr. Jordan Robertson explores the three types of patients: Health Hobbyists, the General Population, and those Backed Into a Corner, and what each group can teach us about how we approach our health. Whether you find yourself just “getting by,” experimenting endlessly, or facing a health wake-up call, there are lessons (and warnings) in every category. Jordan unpacks the pros and cons of each approach and how borrowing from other camps can help you thrive instead of settling for mediocrity.

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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.

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The Confident Clinician is the ONLY medical knowledge base built for integrative practitioners.

Over 750 clinician members have simplified their patient care by using our knowledge base and exclusive members-only education.

Our knowledge base and clinical topics are updated on an ongoing basis and, and we offer exclusive members-only courses that support you, whatever your clinical focus.

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In this week’s episode of Real Integrative Medicine, Dr. Jordan Robertson explores the often-overlooked role of reflection and attribution in creating real, lasting change in your health journey.

Whether you’re a clinician guiding patients or someone working on your own health goals, reflection helps you notice progress, connect behaviours to outcomes, and take ownership without falling into the traps of self-blame or frustration. Jordan shares practical strategies to shift from “this happened to me” toward “here’s how I move forward,” drawing on lessons from patient care, athletics, and her own training.

If you’ve ever struggled to stay motivated when results felt far away, this episode will show you how reflection and attribution can build momentum, resilience, and long-term success in both health and life.

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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

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Do you ever wish there were a knowledge base built just for you?

Have you searched for a resource that supported you so you could focus on what really matters for your business?

The Confident Clinician is the ONLY medical knowledge base built for integrative practitioners.

Over 750 clinician members have simplified their patient care by using our knowledge base and exclusive members-only education.

Our knowledge base and clinical topics are updated on an ongoing basis and, and we offer exclusive members-only courses that support you, whatever your clinical focus.

Ready to be supported in your work?

Learn More About The Confident Clinician Here

Discover The Confident Clinician’s 5-Day AI Smart-Search Challenge

Want to dive deeper? Explore the latest research breakdowns and practical tools on our blog

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In this episode of The Real Integrative Medicine Podcast, Dr. Jordan Robertson sits down with Dr. Kirstie Griffiths to unpack the complicated and often misunderstood relationship between diagnostic imaging and pain. From MRIs and X-rays to CT scans and ultrasounds, we dive into why imaging is not always the “golden ticket” to understanding your pain, and how over-reliance on these tools can sometimes slow recovery. With personal stories, clinical insights, and a healthy dose of myth-busting, this conversation will challenge the way you think about your results.

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Dr. Griffiths is a Canadian chiropractor, yoga teacher, and best-selling author practicing in Guelph, Ontario. Her passion is in helping people overcome back pain using a mind-body approach that integrates chiropractic and yoga. Dr. Griffiths is the author of "Back to Wellness: A mind-body approach to managing your back pain" and the founder of “Yoga for Back Pain,” a 12-week online program that combines education, movement, and meditation, specifically designed for individuals with back pain. Dr. Griffiths has also created an online membership called "Mind-Body Daily" which provides access to quick, simple and effective techniques to soothe the nervous system and enhance well-being on your own schedule and from the comfort of home.

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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

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Do you ever wish there were a knowledge base built just for you?

Have you searched for a resource that supported you so you could focus on what really matters for your business?

The Confident Clinician is the ONLY medical knowledge base built for integrative practitioners.

Over 750 clinician members have simplified their patient care by using our knowledge base and exclusive members-only education.

Our knowledge base and clinical topics are updated on an ongoing basis and, and we offer exclusive members-only courses that support you, whatever your clinical focus.

Ready to be supported in your work?

Learn More About The Confident Clinician Here

Discover The Confident Clinician’s 5-Day AI Smart-Search Challenge

Want to dive deeper? Explore the latest research breakdowns and practical tools on our blog

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