The DUTCH Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Preserving Muscle & Bone During GLP-1-Induced Weight Loss Nov 03, 2026

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In this episode, Dr. Tyna Moore and Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton explore the importance of muscle and metabolic health, particularly in relation to GLP-1 use, and tips for preserving bone.

This episode also highlights:

Muscle mass and strength as an extra vital sign, not just a fitness goal
The benefits of layering estrogen on top of lifestyle changes for bone protection
The importance of strength training when using GLP-1s
Individualized dosing for GLP-1s to avoid rapid weight loss and rapid regains
Foundational lifestyle tips for preserving muscle and bone

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From Acne to Anti-Aging: How Birth Control, Hormones & Gut Health Are Linked Oct 27, 2026

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In this episode, Dr. Nigma Talib joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to discuss the connection between gut health and skin aging, including how gut dysbiosis, stress, and hormone metabolism can be reflected on the skin.

This episode also explores:

How poor digestion can accelerate visible skin aging due to nutrient absorption and mitochondrial support
The role of stress in leaky gut and gut disruption
Birth control, particularly synthetic progestins, and how it impacts skin health
Skin as a dashboard for potential internal imbalances and the importance of testing to determine the root cause
In-office tools and therapies to motivate patients to sustain lifestyle changes

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20,000 Women Surveyed: What the Data Reveals About Menopause Symptoms Oct 20, 2026

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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Outdated symptom lists for perimenopause and menopause, which commonly cite only 34 symptoms, compared to Andrea’s research, which documented over 100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

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Cortisol, Attachment & the Physiology of Relational Stress Oct 13, 2026

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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

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Learn more about Sabrina, her new book Why Am I Like This?, and follow her on Instagram @sabrina.zohar!

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After Breast Cancer: Post-Treatment Symptoms & Patient Care Oct 06, 2026

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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

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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.

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ADHD in Women: How Hormones, Gut Health & Inflammation Are Linked Sep 29, 2026

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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

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Learn more about Dr. Jolene Brighten and follow her on Instagram @drjolenebrighten!

Check out Dr. Brighten’s book, ADHD and Women!

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Hormones & Bone Loss: What Every Midlife Woman Needs to Know Sep 22, 2026

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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

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Learn more about Dr. Christine Maren and follow her on Instagram @drchristinemaren!

Check out the study on transdermal estradiol mentioned in this episode.

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Menopause & Gut Health: The Hidden Link Between Progesterone, Anxiety & the Microbiome Sep 15, 2026

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In this episode, Cynthia Thurlow joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to explore the estrobolome and its role in metabolizing estrogen and progesterone, stress and cortisol as a driver of hormone imbalance, and DUTCH Test patterns that can signal gut dysfunction.

Cynthia and Dr. Jaclyn also discuss:

How gut health can impact hormone metabolism, not just digestion
The many roles of progesterone, including GABA signaling, myelin maintenance, and neuroplasticity
Cyclical symptom tracking to determine hormonal versus non-hormonal anxiety
The differences between bioidentical hormone therapy, oral contraceptives, and synthetic progestins
Simple daily habits to support gut and hormone health

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Check out Cynthia Thurlow’s book, The Menopause Gut, and follow her on Instagram @cynthia_thurlow_!

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Functional Medicine Providers vs. AI: Using Both Without Perpetuating Myths Sep 08, 2026

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In this episode, Dr. Tara Scott and Mark Newman join host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to explore hormone misinformation, the differences between hormone testing methods, and the hormonal drivers often missed by single-point testing.

Their conversation also covers:

The benefits and risks of using AI to interpret hormone labs
What single-point testing can miss when it comes to cortisol testing and cycle mapping
The importance of baseline and follow-up hormone testing versus the conventional symptom to prescription pipeline
How common symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and anxiety can have overlapping hormonal drivers that may not be noticeable in single-marker testing
The increase in virtual care and how patients in underserved areas are gaining access to specialized hormone care

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Learn more about Dr. Tara Scott and personalized hormone care through Forum Health.

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Osteoblast vs. Osteoclast Activity: How Estrogen Decline Drives Bone Loss Sep 01, 2026

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In this episode, Phoebe Liebling joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to discuss bone loss, mixed messaging in fitness and nutrition culture that can damage bone density, and the critical role of estrogen in bone remodeling.

Their conversation also covers:

The invisible and non-linear nature of bone loss
Estrogen as a stimulant for osteoblast activity and calcium retention
Common habits like chronic under fueling, excess cardio, and fasted training and how they can quietly contribute to bone loss
How typical DXA scans begin at 65, missing the fastest bone-loss window which occurs much earlier during perimenopause
A practical framework for reversing bone loss through nutrient-dense eating, protein intake, and targeted supplementation

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Learn more about Phoebe Liebling and follow her on Instagram @lieblinghealth!

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