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The DUTCH Podcast

The DUTCH Podcast

DUTCH Test 167 Episodes Aug 18, 2026

The DUTCH Podcast is a health-focused show dedicated to exploring hormonal health, hosted by Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton, ND. Each episode features conversations with functional health experts about topics such as fertility, menopause, testosterone, and other hormone-related issues. The podcast aims to make complex hormone science understandable and actionable for both individuals and practitioners. It also highlights how the DUTCH Test, a comprehensive hormone testing method, can aid in diagnosis and treatment.

Episodes

Testosterone Dosing in Menopause: Protocols, Pitfalls & the Evidence Gap
Testosterone Dosing in Menopause: Protocols, Pitfalls & the Evidence Gap Aug 18, 2026 4140 Send us Fan MailJoin the conversation as Dr. Tori Hudson and host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton discuss the evolution of menopause hormone therapy through the eras: pre-2002, post-Women’s Health Initiative, and the current state of menopause hormone therapy, with a particular focus on testosterone therapy. This episode also covers: Testosterone usage and dosing and the correlation with libido, mood, energy,
Understanding the Root Cause of Acne: Gut Health, Hormones & Inflammation
Understanding the Root Cause of Acne: Gut Health, Hormones & Inflammation Aug 11, 2026 3658 Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr. Mamina Turegano and host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton examine root causes for skin conditions and discuss how hormone balance, gut health, stress levels, and diet can impact skin health. This episode also highlights: The links between gut dysbiosis and acne, rosacea, and psoriasis How the balance of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone can impact the skin Theories on
The Missing Labs in Standard Panels: CRP, Homocysteine, Ferritin & Fasting Insulin
The Missing Labs in Standard Panels: CRP, Homocysteine, Ferritin & Fasting Insulin Aug 4, 2026 3140 Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr. Stephanie Dunlop joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to discuss the gap between “normal” and “optimal” lab reference ranges, commonly missed labs, and the importance of root cause assessment over treating isolated markers. Dr. Dunlop and Dr. Smeaton also discuss: How “normal” does not equate to “optimal” when it comes to standard lab ranges Addressing the foundations
Menopause & Muscle Loss: What Women Should Know About Strength, Hormones & Hormone Therapy
Menopause & Muscle Loss: What Women Should Know About Strength, Hormones & Hormone Therapy Jul 28, 2026 3659 Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, Dr. Jaime Seeman joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to discuss muscle as an underappreciated cornerstone of women’s metabolic and hormone health, particularly during perimenopause and menopause, and the importance of resistance training.This episode also highlights:Muscle as a metabolic organ, not just a cosmetic one, and the importance of muscle tissue qualityHow
Celiac Disease Beyond the Gut: Stress, Inflammation & HPA Axis Dysregulation
Celiac Disease Beyond the Gut: Stress, Inflammation & HPA Axis Dysregulation Jul 21, 2026 3151 Send us Fan MailIn 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. Their conversation also covers: The underestimated social and emotional burden of the disease How less symptoms do not e
The Hormones Behind Hair Loss: Androgens, Cortisol & Thyroid
The Hormones Behind Hair Loss: Androgens, Cortisol & Thyroid Jul 14, 2026 3247 Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr. Rubaina Dang and host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton explore the root causes of hair loss in women, particularly the information that standard labs can miss. Dr. Dang and Dr. Smeaton also dive into the hormones driving hair loss, optimal versus “normal” lab levels, and the gut-skin-hair axis. Their conversation also highlights: Dr. Dang’s recommended panels for anyone pres
Reassessing the Menopausal Transition: Estrogen, Bone Remodeling & Early Intervention
Reassessing the Menopausal Transition: Estrogen, Bone Remodeling & Early Intervention Jul 7, 2026 3379 Send us Fan MailIn 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 f
Choosing the Right Progesterone Prescription: A Discussion on OMP & Vaginal Progesterone
Choosing the Right Progesterone Prescription: A Discussion on OMP & Vaginal Progesterone Jun 30, 2026 4487 Send us Fan MailIn 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
Optimizing GLP-1 Outcomes: Starting, Managing & Discontinuing Therapy
Optimizing GLP-1 Outcomes: Starting, Managing & Discontinuing Therapy Jun 23, 2026 3322 Send us Fan MailIn 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
Chronic Stress, Hormones & Healing from the Inside Out
Chronic Stress, Hormones & Healing from the Inside Out Jun 16, 2026 3543 Send us Fan MailThis 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 sustain
Root-Cause Protocols for PMS & PMDD: Test Markers, Lifestyle & Supplementation
Root-Cause Protocols for PMS & PMDD: Test Markers, Lifestyle & Supplementation Jun 9, 2026 2870 Send us Fan MailIn 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 anxi
An Update to the Serum-Saliva Debate for Transdermal Hormone Therapy Monitoring
An Update to the Serum-Saliva Debate for Transdermal Hormone Therapy Monitoring May 26, 2026 4079 Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr. Mark Holthouse joins Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and DUTCH founder Mark Newman to take a closer look at a recent peer-reviewed publication from Precision Analytical, Inc. in Frontiers in Reproductive Health, examining how different testing methods hold up when it comes to monitoring male TRT in clinical practice.Their discussion also covers:Common misconceptions about h

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