The DUTCH Podcast
DUTCH Test
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.
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Oct 18, 2022 • 16min
Research-Based Hormone Testing with Mark Newman, MS
Season two kicks off with DUTCH Chief Medical Officer Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, discussing the latest hormone testing research with President and Founder of Precision Analytical, Mark Newman, MS. Tune in to learn how "meaningful differentiation" can help providers make more personalized treatment decisions, and more.
Aug 16, 2022 • 23min
Fertility & Cycle Mapping
We are happy to unlock a bonus episode of the DUTCH Podcast to introduce our new Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton! In this episode, Dr. Smeaton and Mark Newman discuss fertility treatment using DUTCH Cycle Mapping. Our fertility expert, Dr. Smeaton, shares her insights to handling complex, cycle-related issues. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the DUTCH Podcast to hear more about Season 2 coming soon.
Jul 19, 2022 • 25min
Endocrine Essentials: DUTCH Testing Basics
In this week’s installment of endocrine essentials, we highlight how the DUTCH Test can uncover hidden markers and help diagnose tough, hormone-related ailments like PCOS, endometriosis, Cushing’s disease, and more. Dr. Debbie Rice explains the connections between hormone imbalance and some of the most common symptoms facing patients today.
Jul 12, 2022 • 35min
Endocrine Essentials: Oxidative Stress
Dr. Allison Smith joins Mark Newman to discuss the nine organic acids available with DUTCH testing, which assist providers in evaluating nutrient deficiency or cellular oxidation. In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, they focus primarily on the oxidative stress marker 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine, also known as 8-OHDG.
Jul 5, 2022 • 26min
Cortisol Patterns Through Case Studies
This week, Dr. Ruef helps us break down the often-confusing business of testing cortisol. She and Mark Newman discuss how to interpret the results of DUTCH Tests to better help providers and patients reach their goals and solve specific cortisol-related issues.
Jun 28, 2022 • 37min
Endocrine Essentials: Cortisol
In this episode Dr. Christina O’Brien will be covering the CAR, metabolized cortisol and more. Cortisol is the stress hormone, and you can tell a lot about how someone manages stress by looking at the first hour of their day. The Cortisol Awakening Response - or CAR - acts as a mini stress test to show how your body uses cortisol to wake up and feel alert. Listen in to learn about cortisol and how to use the saliva cortisol curve to understand your patients' stress resilience.
Jun 21, 2022 • 43min
The Circadian Rhythm
This week, we’re asking the expert, Dr. Deb Matthew, about the power of the circadian rhythm. She’ll talk about how cortisol, DHEA, and melatonin all work together to maintain a normal, healthy sleep and waking cycle. Plus learn what you can do to get your sleep back on track.
Jun 14, 2022 • 1h 15min
What’s the Deal with the Pregnenolone Steal?
We’re getting out of the shallow end of endocrine essentials and going deep into some controversial topics—so buckle up. Our Ask the Experts series is back this week with Tom Guilliams explaining the truth about Adrenal Fatigue and answering the question: Does chronic stress really “steal” pregnenolone to make cortisol?
Jun 7, 2022 • 44min
Endocrine Essentials: Males & Testosterone
In this week's episode, we're joined by Doreen Saltiel, MD, an expert on men’s health and testosterone. Mark Newman and Dr. Saltiel discuss men's health and review the research on testosterone therapy. You'll hear her insights on the benefits of testosterone therapy for male patients, plus what to look for on the DUTCH Test to identify potential risk factors.
May 31, 2022 • 24min
Endocrine Essentials: Female Androgens
This week, Dr. Kelly Ruef is on the show discussing how the hormones that are most commonly thought of as “male hormones” present symptoms in female patients. You’ll learn more about what to look for on the DUTCH Test when assessing testosterone, DHEA-S, androsterone, and other androgens for female patients.
