The DUTCH Podcast

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In 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 presenting with hair loss 
The key differences between “normal” and optimal lab ranges when it comes to hair health 
Stressors that can cause telogen effluvium, including illness, rapid weight loss, postpartum, or a major life event 
How gut dysbiosis and inflammation can affect hair follicles 
Dr. Dang’s rankings for popular hair-growth products and ingredients 
Show Notes 
Learn more about Dr. Rubaina Dang and follow her on Instagram @healwithdrdang! 
Check out our white paper on 5a-androstanediol.
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In 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 for DEXA scans to occur earlier and establish a baseline of bone density 
The impact of estrogen and progesterone therapy on bone health and how DUTCH testing captures those hormone levels 
Systemic issues in primary care that can make proactive screening difficult 
Show Notes 
Learn more about Dr. Margaret Beeson and her practice, Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic. 
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In 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 
The physiological benefits of cyclic dosing versus continuous dosing 
How the gut microbiome impacts progesterone metabolism 
The need for more research on oral micronized progesterone and dosing methods 
Show Notes
Learn more about Dr. Gersh’s practice Integrative Medical Group of Irvine and check out her books! 
Read Dr. Smeaton’s article on oral micronized progesterone in menopause. 
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In 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 GLP-1 therapy 
Using GLP-1s as part of a comprehensive protocol, including optimizing gut health, strength training, and managing cortisol and sex hormones 
Considerations for menopausal women using hormone therapy in addition to GLP-1s 
Show Notes 
Learn more about Dr. Bindiya Gandhi and follow her on Instagram @drbindiyamd! 
Check out our DUTCH Article on GLP-1s and perimenopause. 
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This 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 sustained cortisol production can lead to suppressed progesterone 
The downstream effects of resentment and unexpressed emotion 
How a patient’s emotional history connects to their symptoms 
The cortisol/cortisone ratio and what it can tell practitioners and patients about fatigue, low motivation, anxiety, and burnout 
Using the Cortisol Awakening Response on the DUTCH Plus as a clinical conversation tool
Show Notes 
Learn more about Dr. Sonya Jensen and follow her on Instagram @drsonyajensen! 
Check out Dr. Sonya’s book, Heal Your Hormones, Reclaim Yourself. 
Read the ovarian aging study mentioned in this episode. 
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