Diagnosing PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
Dr Krystal Richardson Season 3, Episode 19 on the DUTCH Podcast 23 January 2024 In this 33-minute podcast, Dr Kyrstal Richardson dives deep into the complexities of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Dr Krystal Richardson discusses the difficult and confusing journey providers must take to reach a PCOS diagnosis. She highlights the inadequacies in conventional medical […]
PCOS Part 2 – Diet & Lifestyle Interventions
Dr Felice Gersh Season 3, Episode 15 on the DUTCH Podcast 19 December 2023 In this 45-minute podcast conversation between Dr Felice Gersh, MD and host Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, they dive into the lifestyle interventions that can support women with PCOS. From strategic eating windows to stress-reduction techniques and other diet recommendations, this episode is full of […]
PCOS Part 1 – Physiology and History
Dr Felice Gersh Season 3, Episode 14 on the DUTCH Podcast 12 December 2023 Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects between 10-20% of reproductive-aged women. While this can be a very difficult diagnosis for women these days, there are evolutionary benefits that may have led to its proliferation. In this 25-minute podcast, host Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, […]
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency: Sign & Symptoms
Dr Stefani Hayes Season 3, Episode 12 on the DUTCH Podcast 28 November 2023 In this 40-minute podcast, Dr Stefani Hayes joins Dr Smeaton to dive into a very mysterious aspect of infertility called Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI). POI is becoming an increasingly frequent problem in women and, unfortunately, it’s typically identified very late when […]
What’s the Deal with the Pregnenolone Steal? with Tom Guilliams
Tom Guilliams Season 1, Episode 9 on the DUTCH Podcast 22 November 2023 This episode of the DUTCH Podcast dives into, “What’s the Deal with the Pregnenolone Steal?” and the controversy around Adrenal Fatigue. Hear from Tom Guilliams, PhD, an expert in cortisol and the HPA axis, about how the brain is responsible for signaling […]
HPA Axis: A Whole Body Stress Response
Tom Guilliams Season 3, Episode 10 on DUTCH Podcast 14 November 2023 Did you know the HPA axis manages all body systems and functions like an emergency response vehicle when stressors occur? Or that early life stressors can have permanent effects on the HPA axis? Hear this and more on today’s episode of the DUTCH […]
Bonus Episode: Diving into Menopausal HRT
Anna Cabeca Bonus Episode on DUTCH Podcast 31 October 2023 In this bonus episode of the DUTCH podcast, Dr Jaclyn Smeaton continues her talk with Dr Anna Cabeca to tackle the often-overlooked subject of hormone replenishment during menopause. Their conversation centres around comprehensive testing and the management of postmenopausal patients, with a particular focus on optimising […]
Making the most of Menopause
Anna Cabeca Season 3 EP08 on DUTCH Podcast 31 October 2023 “Menopause is mandatory, but suffering is optional.” In this thought-provoking episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Dr Anna Cabeca, DO, provides an uplifting perspective on the transformative journey of menopause. Along with our host, Dr Jaclyn Smeaton, they explore the many hormones involved in menopausal […]
New Perspectives on Anti-Aging Medicine
Kara Fitzgerald Summer School Edition EP09 on DUTCH Podcast 07 November 2023 Join us as Dr Kara Fitzgerald bridges the gap between epigenetics and functional medicine with her fascinating research on diet and lifestyle interventions that can slow the rate of aging. Discover how the foods we eat and how we live our lives can […]
The Dark Side of Estrogen: Getting Real About Estrogen Excess
Dr Andrew Rostenberg Summer School Edition EP07 on DUTCH Podcast 24 October 2023 There are always two sides to the same coin, and in this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Dr Andrew Rostenberg sheds light on the dark side of estrogen. When out of balance, estrogen can impact our physique, how we age, and our […]
Estrogen Basics
Dr Allison Smith Summer School Edition EP06 on DUTCH Podcast Estrogen might make some providers nervous, but estrogen refers to a group of hormones that are fundamentally important to health and well-being. Every cell in the body has estrogen receptors, and understanding how estrogen is secreted and metabolised gives providers a lot of information about […]
Taking an Integrative Approach to Breast Health
Dr Lauren Young Summer School Edition EP05 on DUTCH Podcast Breast health is a topic often overlooked in conventional medicine. In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Dr Lauren Young explores breast health from an integrative perspective. Traditional medicine often focuses on screening for diseases, but Dr Young recognises that many women don’t fit the […]
New Perspectives on Breast Cancer Screening
Dr Tara Scott Summer School Edition EP04 on DUTCH Podcast In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Dr Tara Scott, discusses the changing landscape of breast cancer screening, estrogen metabolism, and hormone testing. As a classically trained OB/GYN, Dr Scott explains how the allopathic medical community isn’t given the tools to monitor hormone levels or […]
Whole-Body Approaches to Thyroid Dysfunction
Dr Filomena Trindade Summer School Edition EP03 on DUTCH Podcast In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Dr Filomena Trindade, a renowned expert in functional medicine delves into the intricate world of thyroid health and examines its influence on our overall well-being. Along with DUTCH Podcast host, Dr Jaclyn Smeaton, she illustrates the interconnectedness of […]
Practical Approaches to Stress Management
Dr Deb Matthew Summer School Edition EP02 on DUTCH Podcast Slow, sluggish mornings followed by sleepless nights should not be the norm—yet for many patients, this is their experience. In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, host Dr Jaclyn Smeaton and guest Dr Deb Matthew, talk about the profound impact that stress and cortisol have […]
