The DUTCH Podcast

In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Dr. Tori Hudson and Dr. Smeaton discuss menopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and its resurgence in recent years. Dr. Hudson explains that HRT may be recommended for women experiencing significant quality of life symptoms related to perimenopause or menopause, such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, fatigue, and low libido. Dr. Hudson also addresses the concerns raised by the influential Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study in 2002, which showed increased risks of cardiovascular disease and breast cancer associated with HRT. However, re-examination of the WHI study found that the initial claims were misconstrued, and that the risks associated with HRT are relatively small and comparable to other lifestyle factors. 

Dr. Hudson and Dr. Smeaton also discuss: 

• Bioidentical hormones versus synthetic hormones 
• The significance of finding providers with expertise in menopause management 
• The importance of individualized treatment plans  

Show Notes:
Learn more about Dr. Tori Hudson and the Institute of Women’s Health.  

Watch a replay of Dr. Tori Hudson’s DUTCH Webinar, Menopause, Perimenopause, and MHT: Myths and Misconceptions. 

Visit the DUTCH Blog to read Dr. Tori Hudson’s four-part series on menopausal HRT, including posts on estrogen and breast cancer, age and HRT, progesterone creams, and bioidentical estrogen. 

Become a DUTCH Provider to discover more about using hormone replacement therapy in your practice and gain access to even more expert clinical education. 

In this episode, Dr. Kelly Ruef and Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton discuss postpartum depression and baby blues, highlighting the importance of raising awareness and providing support for women experiencing these issues. She explains the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression, emphasizing that postpartum depression is a more severe form with symptoms of major depressive disorder.  

Dr. Ruef also reviews: 

• Hormonal changes that occur after childbirth and how they can contribute to mood issues 
• Various treatment options, including medication, nutritional support, and therapy 
• The importance of setting realistic expectations and seeking help from healthcare providers  

Show Notes:
Learn more about supportive care and tips to thrive postpartum in this blog post. 

Become a DUTCH Provider and get access to more expert clinical education, peer-reviewed and validated research, and comprehensive patient reports. 

This episode of the DUTCH Podcast explores the connectivity between the gut and the brain, the role of stress and chronic stress, the effects of stress on gut health, the impact of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, and future research directions in the gut health space.  

Kiran Krishnan and Dr. Smeaton also explore: 

• How the microbiome can affect weight loss 
• The potential dangers of weight loss drugs  
• The development of personalized probiotics 
• Key factors for maintaining a healthy microbiome 

Show Notes:
Learn more about Kiran Krishnan @kiranbiome on Instagram. 

Explore more about gut health in September’s DUTCH Webinar! 

Become a DUTCH Provider to get access to expert clinical education, comprehensive patient reports, and peer-reviewed and validated research. 

In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Dr. LaKeischa discusses perimenopause and menopause, highlighting the importance of addressing symptoms and advocating for oneself. She emphasizes the need for personalized care and the use of bioidentical hormone therapy, as well as using the DUTCH Test as a valuable tool for assessing hormone levels and guiding treatment. Dr. LaKeischa also recommends lifestyle changes, targeted supplementation, and building a healthcare team to support overall well-being during this transformative time. 

In this episode, you will learn more about:  

• How bioidentical hormone therapy can be an effective option for managing symptoms and supporting overall health during menopause 
• The role lifestyle changes, targeted supplementation, and building a healthcare team can play in managing symptoms and optimizing well-being during this transformative time 
• The importance of women advocating for themselves, seeking out knowledgeable healthcare providers, and not dismissing or minimizing their symptoms  

Show Notes
Learn more about Integrative GYN Solutions and follow Dr. LaKeischa on Instagram @drlakeischamd.  

Become a DUTCH Provider to learn more about using hormone replacement therapy in your practice and how the DUTCH Test can help. 

Learn more about the gut-skin connection in this week’s episode of the DUTCH Podcast! Julie Greenberg, ND, joins Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, to examine:
· How exposure to environmental toxins can be massive hormone disruptors
· Seeing the root cause of skin issues through gut testing
· What to look for on the DUTCH Test when testing for dermatologic concerns

They discuss the lack of regulations for personal care products created in the United States and how important it is for consumers to stay informed and protect themselves. Dr. Greenberg also provides her nutrition recommendations to promote a healthier gut microbiome and skin, as well as personal care tips to limit exposure to toxins.

Show Notes:
Visit Dr. Greenberg’s website to learn more and for information on consultations.

Check out Root Cause Dermatology for provider training courses.

Take a look at the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) database to learn more about your personal care products.

To learn more about how the DUTCH Test can profoundly change your patients’ lives through hormone testing, become a DUTCH Provider.

Learn more about how chronic stress affects the brain and the HPA axis in this episode of the DUTCH Podcast. Dr. Deb Matthew joins Jaclyn Smeaton to discuss how to recognize hormonal changes caused by stress and consistently elevated cortisol levels, the common signs and symptoms associated with chronic stress, and how often stress ends up being the root cause in patient consultations. You’ll also hear some of Dr. Matthew’s favorite tips to help improve your stress response.

Show Notes:
Visit Dr. Matthew’s website to learn more. 

Become a DUTCH Provider and profoundly change your patients’ lives through comprehensive hormone testing. 

Join the conversation with Dr. Jeff Bland and Mark Newman as they examine the discourse around our Menopause publication, the methods of analysis in the study, and the confusion on how transdermal estradiol dosage is defined, which has puzzled the functional medicine industry for decades. 

They also discuss how to balance the risks of hormone replacement therapy and the importance of finding “the HRT sweet spot” for each patient. Don’t miss this episode recorded at IFM AIC 2024!  

Show Notes:
Learn more about Dr. Bland and follow him on Instagram at @drjeffreybland. 

 Read our published study on transdermal estradiol creams, gels, and patches in Menopause. 

Become a DUTCH Provider to learn more about using hormone replacement therapy in your practice. 

In this informational episode, Jaclyn and Carrie Jones discuss the connection between cortisol, cognitive health, mental health, and reproductive hormones. Cortisol can influence many parts of the body, including hormones, the prefrontal cortex, and stress resilience over time.  

Stress resilience looks different for everyone, but Jaclyn and Carrie provide some great tips to help mitigate stress, feel more at ease, and improve resilience. They also cover how stressors have changed since the pandemic, how hormonal shifts can create stress in the body, and the importance of not diminishing the effects of stress in our lives.  

Show Notes:
Follow Dr. Carrie Jones on Instagram: @dr.carriejones  

Follow DUTCH on Social Media: @dutchtest  

Become a DUTCH provider and profoundly change your patients’ lives through comprehensive hormone testing.  

Learn more about the Mastering Functional Hormone Testing Course – free to registered DUTCH providers!  

Hear more about the longevity revolution in this episode with author and speaker Maddy Dychtwald! Maddy and Jaclyn have a thought-provoking conversation on genetics versus epigenetics, research advancements around cognitive health, and hormone replacement therapy as a method to maintain health. They also discuss the importance of social connections, feeling a sense of purpose, and financial stability as factors that affect our longevity. You don’t want to miss this insightful episode!  

Show Notes:
Check out Maddy Dychtwald’s newest book, Ageless Aging! 

 Learn more about Maddy Dychtwald and Age Wave. 

Menopause Publication, A Letter to the Editor, and DUTCH’s Response

Listen in to this episode of the DUTCH Podcast as Mark Newman, MS, discusses Dr. Pam Smith’s Letter to the Editor in response to our Menopause publication, a peer-reviewed study on the comparison between FDA-approved estrogen patches and gels to compounded estrogen creams.  

Mark and Jaclyn examine the somewhat confusing nomenclature between estrogen dose amount and absorption amount, the differences in response between patches, gels, and creams, and how salivary versus urinary testing can tell different stories in a patient. They also discuss how the research around hormone monitoring has advanced over the years and the importance of paying attention to clinical outcomes as well as the full body of scientific literature available. 

Show Notes:
Read our published article in Menopause, check out Dr. Pam Smith’s Letter to the Editor and our response.