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 […]

Hormone Education: From Beginner to Advanced

Dr Jaclyn Smeaton Summer School Edition EP01 on DUTCH Podcast Get ready to change the way you think about stress, PCOS, estrogen dominance, and so much more. Season three of the DUTCH Podcast is jam-packed with hormone education from though-leaders and industry experts who will challenge many misconceptions you may be hearing in the functional medicine world. They’ll provide groundbreaking insights into hormones and hormone testing with the research to back […]

PCOS Patterns and Protocols

Dr Brook Ahnemann Summer School Edition EP08 on DUTCH Podcast In this 20 minute podcast, Dr Smeaton talks all things PCOS with Brook Ahnemann, ND, a hormone expert and clinical educator at DUTCH. The PCOS diagnostic criteria seem to be a moving target; they’re constantly changing! Luckily, there are some DUTCH Test patterns you can […]

Linking Organic Acids to Sex and Adrenal Hormones

Dr Christina O’Brien Summer School Edition EP07 on DUTCH Podcast In this 20-minute episode Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, interviews Dr Christina O’Brien about where each OATs marker comes from and how they earned their place on the DUTCH Test.  Jaclyn and Christina also chat about the nutrient deficiencies that can be associated with the various OAT […]

Estrogen Metabolism and Breast Cancer Risk

Lindsey Szczepanski, NP Summer School Edition EP06 on DUTCH Podcast Did you know that even when hormone levels may appear normal, inefficient estrogen metabolism could be a factor in symptoms related to estrogen dominance? Estrogen dominance is a risk factor for breast cancer, but the good news is it’s modifiable.  In this 30-minute episode Lindsey […]

Hormones and Intermittent Fasting

 Kelsey Hojara, RD Summer School Edition EP04 on DUTCH Podcast Intermittent fasting can be a valuable tool for providers caring for patients with PCOS. In this 30-minute episode Dr Jaclyn Smeaton and Kelsey Hojara, RD, discuss the pros and pitfalls of intermittent fasting. They offer suggestions for when it may be beneficial for patients to […]

Estrogen Dominance Signs and Symptoms

Dr Rebecca Clemson Summer School Edition EP05 on DUTCH Podcast In this 30-minute podcast, Dr Rebecca Clemson breaks down the topic of estrogen dominance and highlights some of its hallmark signs and symptoms. Host Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, and Dr Clemson discuss the DUTCH Test results of a 37-year-old female who’s experiencing symptoms akin to PMDD […]

What is flat CAR trying to tell you?

Kelly Ruef Summer School Edition EP03 on DUTCH Podcast In this 21-minute podcast, Kelly Ruef examines how to get to the bottom of flat cortisol curves. She highlights two distinct patterns to look for on the DUTCH Test and dives into nutritional and botanical support considerations to help get these kinds of patients to achieve […]