The DUTCH Podcast

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  Menopause & Gut Health: The Hidden Link Between Progesterone, Anxiety & the Microbiome 15.09.2026 1t 5min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Cynthia Thurlow joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to explore the estrobolome and its role in metabolizing estrogen and progesterone, stress and cortisol as a driver of hormone imbalance, and DUTCH Test patterns that can signal gut dysfunction. Cynthia and Dr. Jaclyn also discuss: How gut health can impact hormone metabolism, not just digestion The many roles of progesterone, including GABA signaling, myelin maintenance, and neuroplasticity C...
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  Functional Medicine Providers vs. AI: Using Both Without Perpetuating Myths 08.09.2026 1t 8min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Tara Scott and Mark Newman join host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to explore hormone misinformation, the differences between hormone testing methods, and the hormonal drivers often missed by single-point testing. Their conversation also covers: The benefits and risks of using AI to interpret hormone labs What single-point testing can miss when it comes to cortisol testing and cycle mapping The importance of baseline and follow-up hormone testi...
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  Osteoblast vs. Osteoclast Activity: How Estrogen Decline Drives Bone Loss 01.09.2026 1t 7min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Phoebe Liebling joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to discuss bone loss, mixed messaging in fitness and nutrition culture that can damage bone density, and the critical role of estrogen in bone remodeling. Their conversation also covers: The invisible and non-linear nature of bone loss Estrogen as a stimulant for osteoblast activity and calcium retention Common habits like chronic under fueling, excess cardio, and fasted training and how they...
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  Fiber, Hormones & the Hidden Drivers of Colorectal Cancer 25.08.2026 1t 5min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, registered dietician Erin Kenney joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to explore the connection between gut health, diet, hormones, and the rising rates of colorectal cancer, particularly in younger adults. This episode also highlights: The critical role of fiber and gut microbiome diversity The link between ultra-processed food additives and gut inflammation How long-term elimination diets can reduce microbiome diversity and end up being harmf...
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  Testosterone Dosing in Menopause: Protocols, Pitfalls & the Evidence Gap 18.08.2026 1t 9min

  Send us Fan Mail Join the conversation as Dr. Tori Hudson and host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton discuss the evolution of menopause hormone therapy through the eras: pre-2002, post-Women’s Health Initiative, and the current state of menopause hormone therapy, with a particular focus on testosterone therapy. This episode also covers: Testosterone usage and dosing and the correlation with libido, mood, energy, and muscle mass Dr. Hudson’s dosing protocols and concerns about supraphysiolog...
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  Understanding the Root Cause of Acne: Gut Health, Hormones & Inflammation 11.08.2026 1t

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Mamina Turegano and host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton examine root causes for skin conditions and discuss how hormone balance, gut health, stress levels, and diet can impact skin health. This episode also highlights: The links between gut dysbiosis and acne, rosacea, and psoriasis How the balance of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone can impact the skin Theories on the rise in adult female acne The effect of environmental toxins and...
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  The Missing Labs in Standard Panels: CRP, Homocysteine, Ferritin & Fasting Insulin 04.08.2026 52min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Dunlop joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to discuss the gap between “normal” and “optimal” lab reference ranges, commonly missed labs, and the importance of root cause assessment over treating isolated markers. Dr. Dunlop and Dr. Smeaton also discuss: How “normal” does not equate to “optimal” when it comes to standard lab ranges Addressing the foundations before testing, like nervous system regulation, gut integrity, and sleep hygie...
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  Menopause & Muscle Loss: What Women Should Know About Strength, Hormones & Hormone Therapy 28.07.2026 1t

  Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Dr. Jaime Seeman joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to discuss muscle as an underappreciated cornerstone of women’s metabolic and hormone health, particularly during perimenopause and menopause, and the importance of resistance training. This episode also highlights: Muscle as a metabolic organ, not just a cosmetic one, and the importance of muscle tissue qualityHow resistance training and cardio affect body composition differentlyThe importance of preserving...
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  Celiac Disease Beyond the Gut: Stress, Inflammation & HPA Axis Dysregulation 21.07.2026 52min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, registered dietician and celiac disease specialist Erin Kenny joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to discuss the differences between celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, the social and emotional toll of diagnosis, and common myths and misinformation. Their conversation also covers: The underestimated social and emotional burden of the disease How less symptoms do not equate to less intestinal damage Hidden drivers behind symptoms, including ...
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  The Hormones Behind Hair Loss: Androgens, Cortisol & Thyroid 14.07.2026 54min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Rubaina Dang and host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton explore the root causes of hair loss in women, particularly the information that standard labs can miss. Dr. Dang and Dr. Smeaton also dive into the hormones driving hair loss, optimal versus “normal” lab levels, and the gut-skin-hair axis. Their conversation also highlights: Dr. Dang’s recommended panels for anyone presenting with hair loss The key differences between “normal” and optimal lab rang...
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  Reassessing the Menopausal Transition: Estrogen, Bone Remodeling & Early Intervention 07.07.2026 56min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Margaret Beeson joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to discuss bone health, estrogen decline during perimenopause, and the importance of family history as a predictor of bone health and risk of osteoporosis. Dr. Beeson and Dr. Smeaton also discuss: How estrogen decline contributes to bone loss Genetics and family history as the strongest predictors of risk The need for DEXA scans to occur earlier and establish a baseline of bone density&nb...
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  Choosing the Right Progesterone Prescription: A Discussion on OMP & Vaginal Progesterone 30.06.2026 1t 14min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Felice Gersh joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and DUTCH founder Mark Newman for a deep-dive on progesterone: its physiological roles, concerns around standard-of-care prescribing practices, and more. Their conversation also explores: Progesterone’s role as more than an endometrial protectant Supraphysiologic allopregnanolone created by oral micronized progesterone The physiological benefits of cyclic dosing versus continuous dosing&nbsp...
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  Optimizing GLP-1 Outcomes: Starting, Managing & Discontinuing Therapy 23.06.2026 55min

  Send us Fan Mail 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-1 therapy Using GLP-1s as part of a comprehensive protocol, incl...
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  Chronic Stress, Hormones & Healing from the Inside Out 16.06.2026 59min

  Send us Fan Mail 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 production can lead to suppressed progesterone The downstream effec...
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  Root-Cause Protocols for PMS & PMDD: Test Markers, Lifestyle & Supplementation 09.06.2026 47min

  Send us Fan Mail 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 depression How the luteal phase can reflect baseline health, includ...
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  An Update to the Serum-Saliva Debate for Transdermal Hormone Therapy Monitoring 26.05.2026 1t 7min

  Send us Fan Mail 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 saliva testing and why the numbers can be misleadingWhat the cli...
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  Cracking the Hashimoto’s Code: Toxins, Stress & Smarter Testing 19.05.2026 57min

  Send us Fan Mail 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 sensitivities The impact of dysregulated cortisol on thyroid function H...
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  The Estrogen Myth: Rethinking Hormone Therapy & Breast Cancer Risk 12.05.2026 1t 8min

  Send us Fan Mail 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 distinction between progestins and progesterone The role of meta...
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  How Estrogen Shapes Women’s Health & Longevity 05.05.2026 53min

  Send us Fan Mail 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 · The protective qualities of estrogen as well as the effec...
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  A Practitioner’s Guide to Stress Patterns, Cortisol & Recovery 28.04.2026 1t 2min

  Send us Fan Mail 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 picture Chronic stress and its cascade to multiple body systems, inclu...