The DUTCH Podcast

In this episode, Nicole Jardim shares her personal journey with menstrual health, detailing her struggles with period-related issues and the lack of answers from medical professionals, along with her insights on navigating pregnancy and fertility during perimenopause.

Nicole and Dr. Smeaton also discuss:

· Common menstrual abnormalities and the importance of understanding what a normal cycle looks like 

· The significance of tracking ...

In this conversation, Dr. Tricia Pingel shares her journey to becoming a naturopathic doctor, driven by personal experiences with health and loss. She discusses the nuances of stress in women, particularly the unrealistic expectations they face, and how this leads to adrenal dysfunction and other health issues.   

This discussion also highlights: 

• The importance of self-care and understanding the physiological impacts of stress o...

In this episode, Dr. April Spencer discusses the evolving landscape of breast cancer, particularly among younger women, and the various lifestyle factors contributing to this trend. She emphasizes the importance of stress management, self-care, and setting boundaries to improve women's health outcomes.  

This discussion also highlights: 

• The emotional and physical challenges women face during a breast cancer diagnosis 
• A mult...

In this episode, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and Dr. Kelly Ruef discuss the importance of education on perimenopause, a significant yet often overlooked phase in women's health. They explore the physiological changes that occur during this transition, the common symptoms women experience, and the need for effective hormone therapy.  

This conversation also highlights:  

• The development of our new educational course, Perimenopause Man...

In this conversation, Dr. Christine Maren shares her journey from conventional medicine to functional medicine, focusing on the importance of nutrition, strength training, and hormone therapy for women, particularly during perimenopause.  

Dr. Maren also covers: 

• The significance of reclaiming self through strength training 
• The role of hormones like DHEA in overall well-being and cognitive health 
• Hormone changes during perimenopa...

In this episode, Dr. Kayla Osterhoff shares her unique journey from physical therapy to women's health advocacy, driven by personal experiences with the medical system's failures regarding women's health. She discusses the significant gender bias in medical research, highlighting the lack of female representation in studies and the implications this has on women's health outcomes.  

 Dr. Osterhoff and Dr. Smeaton...

In this episode, Dr. Kyle Gillett discusses his journey from conventional medicine to integrative and holistic practices, emphasizing the importance of food and exercise as medicine. He shares insights on hormone optimization, male fertility, and the significance of comprehensive hormone testing, including the use of DUTCH testing alongside traditional serum tests.  

This episode also highlights:  

• How the understanding of male f...

In this episode, Dr. Brittany Schamerhorn discusses the role of GLP-1 receptor agonists in women's health, particularly focusing on their applications in managing diabetes, obesity, and conditions like PCOS and menopause.  

This conversation also highlights: 

• Risks and benefits associated with GLP-1s 
• The complexities of managing medications and the importance of understanding medication tolerability 
• How a holistic approach c...

In this conversation, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and Christian Drapeau delve into the fascinating world of stem cell research, exploring its evolution, the role of stem cells in tissue repair, and their impact on health span. Drapeau shares his journey into stem cell research and how hormonal balance and stress influence stem cell activity.  

This discussion also covers: 
- The potential of stem cells in regenerative medicine ...

In this conversation, Dr. Sara Reardon, a board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist, discusses the importance of pelvic floor health for women of all ages. She emphasizes the need to normalize conversations around pelvic floor issues, which are often stigmatized or overlooked.  

This episode also highlights: 

• Common symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction 
• The impact of pregnancy and postpartum recovery  
• The importance of proac...

In our 100th episode, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and Mark Newman, CEO and Founder of Precision Analytical, creators of the DUTCH Test, discuss the evolution of hormone testing. They celebrate the podcast’s milestones, including 300,000 downloads, and delve into the emerging science surrounding hormone health, particularly androgens and cortisol clearance rates.  

This episode also highlights:  

• The importance of simplifying the testing p...

In this conversation, Dr. Paria Vaziri, a licensed naturopathic doctor, discusses the critical role of gut health in overall wellness, particularly for women. She emphasizes the importance of the gut microbiome, the impact of chronic inflammation on hormones, and shares her personal journey into naturopathic medicine.  

Dr. Smeaton and Dr. Vaziri also discuss: 
- Dietary recommendations to support gut health and hormon...

In this conversation, Dr. Mohit Khera discusses the critical role of testosterone in men's health, its implications for various comorbid conditions, and the importance of lifestyle modifications. He emphasizes the need for regular testosterone level checks, especially for men over 40, and explores the interplay between testosterone and mental health.  

This episode also covers: 
- The definition of low testosteron...

In this episode, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and Michelle Shapiro, RD, discuss the transition from traditional dietetics to functional nutrition, exploring the impact of fad diets, the principles of intuitive eating, and the complexities of mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). Michelle also shares her personal health journey and how it shaped her approach to nutrition. 

This conversation also highlights: 

• Symptoms and challenges of MCAS ...

Join the conversation as Dr. Craig Koniver discusses the principles of performance medicine, focusing on the needs of high-achieving patients who often struggle with stress management and self-care.  

 This episode also explores: 

• The importance of feeling better as a primary goal in patient care, contrasted with the conventional medical system that often prioritizes diagnosis over patient experience  
• The need for a more holistic...

In this conversation, Dr. Beth Westie shares her journey from chiropractic medicine to specializing in women's health and nutrition. She discusses her personal struggles with ovarian cysts and the lack of answers from traditional medicine, which led her to explore women's hormones and health.  

This episode also highlights:  

• How modern testing methods, such as DUTCH testing, can provide a comprehensive approach to wome...

In this episode, Dr. Marcus Cirelli discusses the critical role of gut health in functional medicine, particularly its connection to chronic diseases and hormonal imbalances. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the microbiome, the necessity of appropriate testing, and holistic approaches to treatment.  

This discussion also covers: 

• The significance of reducing toxin exposure in daily life  
• How processed foods affect ho...

In this conversation, registered dietitian Cindy Dabrowska discusses her personal and professional experiences with endometriosis, shedding light on its symptoms, potential causes, and the importance of accurate diagnosis. She emphasizes the multifactorial nature of the condition, including genetic, environmental, and hormonal factors.   

This episode also highlights: 

• Approaches to managing endometriosis 
• The complexities of endo...

In this episode, Dr. Doug Lucas, a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon and osteoporosis specialist, discusses the importance of understanding and preventing osteoporosis. He shares his journey from traditional orthopedics to functional medicine, emphasizing that osteoporosis is not only preventable but often reversible.  

This discussion also covers:  

• Various aspects of bone health, including the significance of early scre...