Celiac Disease Beyond the Gut: Stress, Inflammation & HPA Axis Dysregulation
Erin Kenny and Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton Episode 162 on the DUTCH Podcast July 21 2026 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. This discussion […]
Choosing the Right Progesterone Prescription: A Discussion on OMP & Vaginal Progesterone
Dr. Felice Gersh and Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton Episode 159 on the DUTCH Podcast June 30 2026 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. This discussion also explores: Progesterone’s role as more […]
Chronic Stress, Hormones & Healing from the Inside Out
Dr. Sonya Jensen and Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton Episode 157 on the DUTCH Podcast June 16 2026 In this episode, Dr. Sonya Jensen and host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton cover the science of how stress disrupts female hormone health and the emotions women carry that perpetuate that disruption. They discuss the physiological mechanisms of chronic stress and […]
Menopausal Hair Loss & Innovations in Hair Restoration
Dr Alan Bauman and Dr Jaclyn Smeaton Episode 146 on the DUTCH Podcast March 24 2026 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 […]
Goodbye Pie Chart, Hello Phase 1 Sliders
Written by Allison Smith, ND | 2025 As we usher in a new era of DUTCH testing which leaves behind the concept of the three-way ratio that compared 2-OH-E1, 4-OH-E1, and 16-OH-E1 in favor of the two-way ratios that directly compare 4-OH-E1 to 2-OH-E1 and 16-OH-E1 to 2-OH-E1, it’s important to align on why we […]
Introducing the DUTCH Dozen
Written by Kelly Ruef, ND | 2025 Hormone testing can be complex, which is why Precision Analytical developed the DUTCH Dozen, an interpretive framework that streamlines interpretation of the DUTCH Test, providing healthcare providers with a clear and actionable starting point for creating treatment plans. The DUTCH Complete and DUTCH Plus tests now report your […]
DUTCH Report Enhancements
Written by Hilary Miller, ND | 2025 Precision Analytical have released the newest version of the DUTCH Test. This is the report’s most significant update since the debut of the DUTCH Test in 2013. The newest DUTCH report highlights the key components of the patient’s hormonal health that the DUTCH Test has been reporting for […]
Fertility and Reproductive Health: A Holistic Approach
Dr Anna Cabeca and Dr Jaclyn Smeaton Season 4, Episode 16 on the DUTCH Podcast 15 October 2024 In this episode, Dr Anna Cabeca and Dr Jaclyn Smeaton discuss the multifaceted nature of fertility, exploring the impact of ovarian health, toxic burden, hormonal influences, and autoimmunity on reproductive health. Dr Cabeca and Dr Smeaton also […]
Hormone Therapy Unpacked: Navigating the Risks and Benefits
Dr Smeaton & Dr Tara Scott Season 4, Episode 16 on the DUTCH Podcast 1 October 2024 In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Dr Smeaton interviews Dr Tara Scott, a hormone expert, to discuss hormone therapy (HRT) in the context of breast cancer awareness month. They delve into the definitions of HRT and its […]
Libido & Sexual Health: Navigating Hormonal Shifts Through Menopause
Dr Corina Dunlap Season 4, Episode 12 on the DUTCH Podcast 1 October 2024 In this episode, Dr Corina Dunlap discusses the importance of addressing libido and sexual health in women before, during, and after menopause. She emphasizes the need for open and comfortable conversations about these topics and highlights the common challenges women face […]
Navigating Low Estrogen: A Lifelong Journey for Women
Dr Allison Smith and Dr Smeaton Season 4, Episode 13 on the DUTCH Podcast 8 October 2024 In this episode of The DUTCH Podcast, Dr Allison Smith and Dr Smeaton explore the topic of low estrogen in cycling females and the hormonal changes that occur during perimenopause and menopause. Dr Smith and Dr Smeaton also […]
Managing Menopause: Symptoms, Individualized Treatment & HRT
Dr Tori Hudson Season 4, Episode 11 on the DUTCH Podcast 24 September 2024 In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Dr Tori Hudson and Dr Smeaton discuss menopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and its resurgence in recent years. Dr Hudson explains that HRT may be recommended for women experiencing significant quality of life symptoms […]
Postpartum Depression and Hormones
Kelly Ruef, ND Season 4, Episode 10 on the DUTCH Podcast 17 September 2024 In this episode, Dr Kelly Ruef and Dr Jaclyn Smeaton discuss postpartum depression and baby blues, highlighting the importance of raising awareness and providing support for women experiencing these issues. She explains the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression, emphasizing […]
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, […]