The DUTCH Podcast
Welcome to The DUTCH Podcast, your go-to source for all things hormones! Join host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, and a lineup of top functional health experts as we dive into the fascinating world of hormonal health and discover how the DUTCH Test can help. Whether you’re navigating any number of hormonal issues like dysmenorrhea, fertility, weight gain, or menopause or you’re dealing with testosterone issues, this podcast aims to break down complex topics into easily digestible insights. Tune in every Tuesday to hear from respected leaders in hormone research and get practical advice to help you manage your health - or the health of your patients - with confidence. Get ready for enlightening conversations that make hormone science approachable and actionable.
Episodes
In this episode, Dr. Bindiya Gandhi joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to explore GLP-1 receptor agonists through a whole-person, root-cause lens with a particular focus on women’s health.
Their discussion also covers:
- How GLP-1s work, who benefits most, and how to cease therapy successfully
- The role of leptin resistance in weight struggles
- The risk of muscle loss and bone health during GLP-...
This conversation between Dr. Sonya Jensen and host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton covers the science of how stress disrupts female hormone health and the emotions women carry that perpetuate that disruption. They also discuss the physiological mechanisms of chronic stress and how hormone testing can tell patients their stress story.
This episode also highlights:
- How chronic stress and sustained cortisol productio...
In this episode, Dr. Saru Bala and host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton discuss the connection between hormones, the nervous system, and mood, specifically PMS and PMDD, from an integrative medicine perspective.
Their discussion also highlights:
- Why hormonal shifts affect mood and the neuroscience behind those shifts
- The distinction between PMS and PMDD and why they are often dismissed as anxiety or depressio...
In this episode, Dr. Mark Holthouse joins Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and DUTCH founder Mark Newman to take a closer look at a recent peer-reviewed publication from Precision Analytical, Inc. in Frontiers in Reproductive Health, examining how different testing methods hold up when it comes to monitoring male TRT in clinical practice.
Their discussion also covers:
- Common misconceptions about how creams and gels show up in s...
In this episode, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton discusses Hashimoto’s thyroiditis with Inna Topiler, a board-certified clinical nutritionist who shares her personal experience and health journey with Hashimoto’s.
Their discussion also covers:
- Why standard thyroid testing is insufficient
- The four main triggers of immune confusion in Hashimoto’s, including stress, infections, toxins, and food ...
Join us for this episode with Dr. Jenn Simmons, an integrative breast surgeon and oncologist, alongside host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and DUTCH founder Mark Newman. This conversation deepens the discussion from a previous episode on hormones and breast cancer risk, challenging widely held clinical assumptions rooted in the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study.
This episode also explores:
- The critical distin...
In this episode, Dr. Asare Christian and Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton discuss female longevity and health span. Dr. Christian brings his unique perspective as a former pain specialist who discovered that many of the chronic conditions he was treating were rooted in hormone imbalance.
This episode also highlights:
· Three main factors that can contribute to women living longer
· ...
In this episode, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and Dr. Donielle Wilson discuss Dr. Donielle’s clinical philosophy, research findings, and personal journey around understanding and treating stress.
Their discussion also covers:
- The stress response and how it’s highly individualized, shaped by genetics, and impacted by prior stress exposure
- How standard cortisol testing misses most of the cortisol ...
In this insightful episode, Dr. Heather Sandison and Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton discuss the root causes of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's, how a naturopathic approach differs from conventional medicine, and practical strategies for brain health at any age.
This episode also highlights:
- The six drivers of cognitive decline
- The impact of hormones, especially the steep drop in estrogen at menopause
- H...
In this episode, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton sits down with Dr. Bryant Esquejo, ND to unpack acne through a functional medicine lens, moving far beyond the surface to explore what’s really happening inside the body.
Dr. Esquejo and Dr. Smeaton also discuss:
- Acne as not just a skin condition, but a reflection of imbalances involving hormones, blood sugar, inflammation, and the gut microbiome
- The scie...
In this episode, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and DUTCH Founder Mark Newman discuss a case study published in Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal in which Mark himself was the patient. The case covers the step-by-step hormonal and metabolic effects of using HCG to boost endogenous testosterone, revealing how increasing testosterone can cascade into elevated estrogen, impaired estrogen clearance, and strained met...
Join Dr. Allison Smith and Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton for this episode as they share expert insights into how hormones, the HPA axis, and lifestyle factors influence immune health, injury risk, sleep, and overall well-being during perimenopause and menopause.
Dr. Smeaton and Dr. Smith also discuss:
- The relationship between hormonal changes, stress, and inflammation
- How cortisol and estrogen can impact sleep qua...
In this episode, Dr. Alan Bauman and Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton discuss the complexities of hair restoration, particularly focusing on menopausal hair loss in women.
This discussion also explores:
- Understanding female pattern hair loss
- Emotional and hormonal factors affecting hair health
- Innovative therapies that can aid in hair restoration, including stem cell therapy
- The importance of nutrition and stress management ...
In this episode, Dr. Jaclyn and Jenn Pike explore the complexities of women's health, particularly in relation to exercise, nutrition, and hormonal balance. Jenn also shares her journey from working with professional athletes to focusing on everyday women.
This episode also highlights:
- The evolution of women's fitness goals
- How stress and inflammation affect overall well-being
- The role of recovery, nutrition, ...
In this insightful episode, Dr. Mariza Snyder and Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton delve into the often-overlooked topic of perimenopause, shedding light on its complexities and the challenges women face during this transitional phase.
This episode also explores:
- The role of estrogen in insulin sensitivity and how fluctuations can lead to weight gain, cravings, and muscle loss
- Recognizing the signs of perimenopause, which ...
In this engaging episode, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and Dr. Darshan Shah explore the evolution of healthcare towards a more patient-centered, data-driven approach, particularly in the realm of longevity medicine.
This episode also covers:
- The impact of data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) on healthcare
- How seeking knowledge about their health data can empower patients
- Challenges and opportunities in modern medicine, inclu...
In this episode, Dr. Smeaton and Dr. Paulvin delve into the emerging field of peptides in functional medicine, including the impact of peptide therapy on patients and assessing their use in treatment protocols.
This conversation also highlights:
- The definition and types of peptides, such as BPC 157
- The concept of health span versus lifespan
- Inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and other biological processe...
In this episode, Kiran Krishnan discusses the critical role of the skin microbiome in overall health, emphasizing its impact on skin barrier function and the consequences of dysbiosis.
Dr. Smeaton and Kiran also discuss:
- The connection between gut health and skin conditions like acne and atopic dermatitis
- Personal care products and lifestyle choices that can affect skin health
- Foundational strategies for maint...
In this conversation, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and Dr. Molly Maloof discuss the critical role of relationships and social connections in promoting longevity and overall health.
This episode also explores:
- The science behind mind-body medicine
- The impact of isolation on health, particularly chronic health issues
- Understanding relationships and how they can impact hormonal balance
- Insights on how chronic stress and dis...
In this conversation, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and Cynthia Thurlow discuss critical aspects of women's health, focusing on ovarian senescence, perimenopause, and the impact of lifestyle choices on hormonal health.
This episode also covers:
- Understanding ovarian senescence and how it impacts women’s biological clock
- Menstrual cycles as vital signs of health, not just inconveniences
- The necessity of addressing s...
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