In this week’s episode of The ND Gap, Jordan unpacks one of the most complex intersections in modern evidence-based practice: hormone therapy, longevity medicine, and cognitive decline.
While she remains a strong advocate for hormone therapy in the right clinical context, the conversation shifts when we start talking about dementia prevention. Jordan walks through why cognitive decline is so difficult to study, why prevention data rarely behaves the way we want it to, and what it means for clinicians when we’re making decisions in long timelines with imperfect evidence.
She breaks down where HRT has clear cognitive benefits, particularly for patients with early or sudden menopause and where the picture becomes far less certain.
This episode isn’t about fear. It’s about balance. Jordan helps clinicians understand how to weigh prevention, patient values, and real risk, and how to make decisions that honour nuance instead of narratives.
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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
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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.