The DUTCH Podcast

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In this episode, nutritionist Andrea Donsky joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to discuss her large-scale research on perimenopause and menopause, the deep connection between gut health and hormone balance, and the value of baseline hormone and metabolic testing. 
Andrea and Dr. Jaclyn also discuss: 
Outdated symptom lists for perimenopause and menopause, which commonly cite only 34 symptoms, compared to Andrea’s research, which documented over 100 
Most common symptoms are cognitive, such as mood swings, anxiety, and brain fog, rather than physical symptoms 
How the gut changes in perimenopause and menopause and how hormones are intertwined 
The common experience of provider dismissal for perimenopausal and menopausal patients 
Nutrition and lifestyle as the foundation, not a replacement for hormone therapy 
Show Notes 
Check out Nourishing Menopause by Andrea Donsky and follow her on Instagram @andreadonsky! 
Learn more about easy at-home collection for patients with DUTCH Direct.  
Become a DUTCH Provider to get access to peer-reviewed and validated research, comprehensive patient reports, and expert clinical support, as well as our Perimenopause Management educational course.

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In this episode, Sabrina Zohar and host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton discuss the intersection of psychology, the nervous system, and physiology in relationships. They also explore attachment theory and how it relates to HPA axis function, cortisol, and hormone health. 
This conversation also highlights: 
The physiological, not just psychological, nature of attachment styles 
How chronic activation of cortisol can cause downstream regulation, affecting sex hormones, sleep, and mood 
Small, incremental steps to build nervous system safety 
The importance of regulation when it comes to conflict resolution 
Practical tools for nervous system regulation 
Show Notes 
Learn more about Sabrina, her new book Why Am I Like This?, and follow her on Instagram @sabrina.zohar! 
Discover easy at-home collection for patients with DUTCH Direct.   
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In this episode, Dr. Jenn Simmons and Dr. LaDeana Jeane join host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to discuss breast cancer survivorship, what happens after active treatment ends, and how providers can help patients during this stage. 
This episode also covers: 
How post-treatment care is fragmented due to caution from specialists 
The connection between post-treatment symptoms and menopause, and how the shared cause can go unaddressed by providers 
Menopausal hormone therapy after breast cancer, the benefits and risks, and the shifting landscape 
How crucial it is for conventional and naturopathic care to work together 
Dr. Jeane and Dr. Simmons’ guidance on speaking with patients about lowering recurrence risk 
Show Notes 
Learn more about Dr. LaDeana Jeane’s practice Nolia Naturopathic Medicine! 
Check out Dr. Jenn Simmons’ book, The Smart Woman’s Guide to Breast Cancer, and her podcast, Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn. 
Discover easy at-home collection for patients with DUTCH Direct.  
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Join us for this episode as Dr. Jolene Brighten and host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton discuss attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in women, how hormone levels impact ADHD in childhood and adulthood, and the many systems that estrogen helps regulate. 
Dr. Brighten and Dr. Smeaton also cover: 
How ADHD in women is frequently missed until adulthood 
The role of estrogen in brain energy, immune function, and gut microbial diversity 
ADHD’s tendency to overlap with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder 
The decline of estrogen during perimenopause and how it can cause ADHD-like symptoms to emerge or intensify 
Dr. Brighten’s hormone therapy considerations for patients with ADHD
Show Notes 
Learn more about Dr. Jolene Brighten and follow her on Instagram @drjolenebrighten! 
Check out Dr. Brighten’s book, ADHD and Women! 
Discover easy at-home collection for patients with DUTCH Direct. 
Become a DUTCH Provider today to get access to comprehensive patient reports, peer-reviewed and validated research, and expert clinical support.

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In this episode, Dr. Christine Maren joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to discuss bone health in perimenopausal and menopausal women and how bone health is connected to the immune system, gut health, and hormone therapy. 
Their conversation also explores: 
Bone as a dynamic tissue that’s constantly rebuilding 
The importance of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone for slowing bone breakdown and supporting bone building 
Mechanical loading, hormones, gut health, and overall nutrition as higher-impact factors compared to calcium supplementation for bone health 
The benefits of hormone therapy for bone health 
Missed markers on conventional lab panels that could catch potential issues early, like thyroid, ferritin, and insulin 
Show Notes 
Learn more about Dr. Christine Maren and follow her on Instagram @drchristinemaren! 
Check out the study on transdermal estradiol mentioned in this episode. 
Learn more about easy at-home collection for patients with DUTCH Direct.  
Become a DUTCH Provider today to see how the DUTCH Test can profoundly change the lives of your patients.