The DUTCH Podcast

Welcome to The DUTCH Podcast, your go-to source for all things hormones! Join host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, and a lineup of top functional health experts as we dive into the fascinating world of hormonal health and discover how the DUTCH Test can help. Whether you’re navigating any number of hormonal issues like dysmenorrhea, fertility, weight gain, or menopause or you’re dealing with testosterone issues, this podcast aims to break down complex topics into easily digestible insights. Tune in every Tuesday to hear from respected leaders in hormone research and get practical advice to help you manage your health - or the health of your patients - with confidence. Get ready for enlightening conversations that make hormone science approachable and actionable.

The DUTCH Podcast is a health podcast hosted by DUTCH Test, with 174 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

DUTCH Test hosts The DUTCH Podcast, a health show with 174 episodes published.

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  Episode #172

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

  Sep 29, 20261h 3m

  Send us Fan Mail 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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  Episode #171

  Hormones & Bone Loss: What Every Midlife Woman Needs to Know

  Sep 22, 20261h 2m

  Send us Fan Mail 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.

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  Episode #170

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

  Sep 15, 20261h 6m

  Send us Fan Mail 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 Show Notes Check out Cynthia Thurlow’s book, The Menopause Gut , and follow her on Instagram @cynthia_thurlow_ ! Discover easy at-home collection for patients with DUTCH Direct . Become a DUTCH Provider to see how the DUTCH Test can profoundly change the lives of your patients.

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  Episode #169

  Functional Medicine Providers vs. AI: Using Both Without Perpetuating Myths

  Sep 8, 20261h 9m

  Send us Fan Mail 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 Show Notes Learn more about Dr. Tara Scott , Forum Health , and follow her on Instagram @hormonegurumd ! Explore easy at-home collection for patients with DUTCH Direct . Become a DUTCH Provider to get access to comprehensive patient reports, peer-reviewed and validated research, and expert clinical support.

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  Episode #168

  Osteoblast vs. Osteoclast Activity: How Estrogen Decline Drives Bone Loss

  Sep 1, 20261h 7m

  Send us Fan Mail 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 Show Notes Learn more about Phoebe Liebling and follow her on Instagram @lieblinghealth ! Explore easy at-home collection for patients with DUTCH Direct . Become a DUTCH Provider to get access to comprehensive patient reports, peer-reviewed and validated research, and expert clinical support.

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