Stress vs. Gut Health: Mastering Microbiome Balance

Kiran Krishnan Season 4, Episode 9 on the DUTCH Podcast 10 September 2024 This episode of the DUTCH Podcast explores the connectivity between the gut and the brain, the role of stress and chronic stress, the effects of stress on gut health, the impact of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, and future research directions in […]

Chronic Stress and HPA Axis Dysfunction

Carrie Jones Season 4, Episode 6 on the DUTCH Podcast 18 July 2024 Learn more about how chronic stress affects the brain and the HPA axis in this episode of the DUTCH Podcast. Dr Deb Matthew joins Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, to discuss how to recognize hormonal changes caused by stress and consistently elevated cortisol levels, […]

Stress and Your Heart’s Health!

The difficulty with studying the effect of stress on the heart is that stress and stressors (the things that cause stress) are subjective. Public speaking is a great example of this. For some, public speaking is exhilarating, for some it is terrifying, and some are largely indifferent to the task. Activities or experiences that feel […]