The DUTCH Podcast

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In this episode, Dr. Margaret Beeson joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to discuss bone health, estrogen decline during perimenopause, and the importance of family history as a predictor of bone health and risk of osteoporosis. 
Dr. Beeson and Dr. Smeaton also discuss: 
How estrogen decline contributes to bone loss 
Genetics and family history as the strongest predictors of risk 
The need for DEXA scans to occur earlier and establish a baseline of bone density 
The impact of estrogen and progesterone therapy on bone health and how DUTCH testing captures those hormone levels 
Systemic issues in primary care that can make proactive screening difficult 
Show Notes 
Learn more about Dr. Margaret Beeson and her practice, Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic. 
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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. 
Their conversation also explores: 
Progesterone’s role as more than an endometrial protectant 
Supraphysiologic allopregnanolone created by oral micronized progesterone 
The physiological benefits of cyclic dosing versus continuous dosing 
How the gut microbiome impacts progesterone metabolism 
The need for more research on oral micronized progesterone and dosing methods 
Show Notes
Learn more about Dr. Gersh’s practice Integrative Medical Group of Irvine and check out her books! 
Read Dr. Smeaton’s article on oral micronized progesterone in menopause. 
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In this episode, Dr. Bindiya Gandhi joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to explore GLP-1 receptor agonists through a whole-person, root-cause lens with a particular focus on women’s health. 
Their discussion also covers: 
How GLP-1s work, who benefits most, and how to cease therapy successfully 
The role of leptin resistance in weight struggles 
The risk of muscle loss and bone health during GLP-1 therapy 
Using GLP-1s as part of a comprehensive protocol, including optimizing gut health, strength training, and managing cortisol and sex hormones 
Considerations for menopausal women using hormone therapy in addition to GLP-1s 
Show Notes 
Learn more about Dr. Bindiya Gandhi and follow her on Instagram @drbindiyamd! 
Check out our DUTCH Article on GLP-1s and perimenopause. 
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This conversation between Dr. Sonya Jensen and host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton covers the science of how stress disrupts female hormone health and the emotions women carry that perpetuate that disruption. They also discuss the physiological mechanisms of chronic stress and how hormone testing can tell patients their stress story. 
This episode also highlights: 
How chronic stress and sustained cortisol production can lead to suppressed progesterone 
The downstream effects of resentment and unexpressed emotion 
How a patient’s emotional history connects to their symptoms 
The cortisol/cortisone ratio and what it can tell practitioners and patients about fatigue, low motivation, anxiety, and burnout 
Using the Cortisol Awakening Response on the DUTCH Plus as a clinical conversation tool
Show Notes 
Learn more about Dr. Sonya Jensen and follow her on Instagram @drsonyajensen! 
Check out Dr. Sonya’s book, Heal Your Hormones, Reclaim Yourself. 
Read the ovarian aging study mentioned in this episode. 
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In this episode, Dr. Saru Bala and host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton discuss the connection between hormones, the nervous system, and mood, specifically PMS and PMDD, from an integrative medicine perspective.  
Their discussion also highlights: 
Why hormonal shifts affect mood and the neuroscience behind those shifts 
The distinction between PMS and PMDD and why they are often dismissed as anxiety or depression 
How the luteal phase can reflect baseline health, including nutrition, lifestyle, and stress levels 
The importance of comprehensive testing and how those markers impact mood and cycle symptoms 
Key supplementation and lifestyle recommendations 
Show Notes 
Learn more about Dr. Saru Bala and follow her on Instagram @drsarubala! 
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