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 […]
The Hormonal Dance – Navigating the body–mind connection
People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? The human body is a remarkable orchestra of interconnected systems and at the heart of this symphony are hormones. Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers and once released […]
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 […]
Self-Care Tips for Hormone Balance
Hormonal imbalances can cause a variety of physical and emotional symptoms in women. While some hormonal imbalances may require medical treatment, self-care practices such as proper sleep, nutrition, stress management and relaxation techniques, exercise, and setting personal boundaries have been shown to support hormone balance and improve overall health. Self-care looks different for everyone, but […]
Intermittent Fasting in Cycling Women: The Effects of Hormones and the Menstrual Cycle
Intermittent fasting has become popular lately, with evidence growing that shows benefits for weight management, metabolic health, longevity, and more1. Unfortunately, most of this research has been performed in animal models and men, leaving women to wonder if intermittent fasting is right for them as well. WHAT IS INTERMITTENT FASTING? Intermittent fasting is an eating […]
Fertility Basics
Some women are unaware of the very basics of fertility. Fundamentals like understanding the menstrual cycle and knowing when the fertile window takes place can influence a couple’s ability to conceive. That’s why it’s important for providers and patients alike to brush up on the nuts and bolts of fertility. Some women are unaware of […]
Understanding Cortisol Curves
Kaitin Tyre Summer School Edition EP02 on DUTCH Podcast In this 19-minute podcast, Kaitlin Tyre breaks down what cortisol curve patterns to look for in each DUTCH report and talks about stress management techniques that can help patients improve their stress response. Stress can be real or perceived, the body doesn’t recognize the difference! That’s […]
A Roadmap for the Menstrual Cycle
Dr Kelly Stang S2 EP19 on DUTCH Podcast In this 25-minute podcast, Dr Kelsey Stang uncovers the role of each hormone in the menstrual cycle and shares what exactly occurs in the female body during each phase. Each phase of the menstrual cycle is intertwined with the phase that came before and the one coming […]
Oral Contraceptives: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Dr Rebecca Clemson S2 EP20 on DUTCH Podcast In this 35-minute podcast, Dr Rebecca Clemson compares and contrasts the usefulness of the pill with some of its side effects. Listen now to learn all about the good and bad of birth control! Share: Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Related Posts
