5 Things We Learned from Tim Robards on In Your Skin
In this refreshingly honest and deeply insightful episode of In Your Skin, we’re joined by Tim Robards—chiropractor, actor, dad, former Bachelor star, and passionate advocate for holistic health.
From the healing power of movement to the emotional toll of chronic illness, Tim shares the personal experiences that shaped him and the values that keep him grounded. Whether you know him from your TV screen or from his work in wellness, this conversation reveals a much deeper, more thoughtful side of Tim.
Here are five powerful takeaways from our chat.
1. Chiropractic Is About Whole-Body Communication
Tim breaks down chiropractic in a way that makes complete sense: it’s all about keeping the nervous system—your body’s communication hub—functioning clearly. When those signals get interrupted, you don’t just get back pain. You can also experience hormone imbalance, fatigue, poor sleep, and digestive issues.
“If your brain is trying to tell your body how much estrogen or progesterone to produce and the signal gets fuzzy, everything can start to feel off.”
This perspective moves chiropractic from a reactive fix to a proactive tool for overall wellbeing.
2. Fitness Is His Meditation—and His Mirror
Yes, Tim Robards is in incredible shape—but he’s the first to say it’s not just about how he looks. Movement is how he clears his mind, resets emotionally, and reminds himself of what he’s capable of.
He uses fitness to set goals, process stress, and even meditate.
“The gym teaches me how to reset. If life moves the goalposts, I move with it.”
This mindset makes movement less about perfection and more about adaptability—something we all need a little more of.
3. Healing Runs in His Family
Tim’s passion for health was shaped by personal hardship. He grew up with a mum who lived with chronic fatigue and a grandmother who practised Chinese medicine and massage.
That contrast—between Western diagnosis and Eastern energy work—sparked his belief that true wellness is multidimensional.
“She taught me to look for the magic in life… but also to question things. That’s stayed with me.”
His upbringing taught him the power of intuition, the importance of human touch, and the courage to think outside the box.
4. Your True Values Are Already There—You Just Have to Notice Them
One of Tim’s most practical takeaways is about understanding your values. Forget what sounds good on paper. Look at how you actually spend your time, your money, your energy.
“If you say your top value is career, but all you think about is your cat and you spend hours dressing it up and posting it on Instagram… that’s probably your real value.”
When you align your habits with your real values, things start to feel easier. And if you want to prioritise fitness or health, start by linking it to something you already care deeply about—like being a better parent, partner, or friend.
5. Self-Love Is an Action, Not a Feeling
Tim makes a powerful point: loving yourself doesn’t mean just saying nice things to the mirror. It means doing things that support your wellbeing—like stretching instead of scrolling, walking instead of rushing, or getting a massage without guilt.
“You can’t just say ‘I love myself’ and expect to believe it. You have to show yourself—through action.”
He reminds us that especially for parents and caregivers, putting yourself first isn’t selfish. It’s necessary. Because when you crash, no one wins.
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From parenting and purpose to science and spirituality, this episode with Dr Tim Robards goes deep—and it might just change the way you see your health.
If you’ve ever felt burned out, disconnected, or stuck on the hamster wheel of “not doing enough,” this one’s for you.
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