The DUTCH Podcast

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In this episode, Dr. Tyna Moore and Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton explore the importance of muscle and metabolic health, particularly in relation to GLP-1 use, and tips for preserving bone. 
This episode also highlights: 
Muscle mass and strength as an extra vital sign, not just a fitness goal 
The benefits of layering estrogen on top of lifestyle changes for bone protection 
The importance of strength training when using GLP-1s 
Individualized dosing for GLP-1s to avoid rapid weight loss and rapid regains 
Foundational lifestyle tips for preserving muscle and bone 
Show Notes 
Learn more about Dr. Tyna and follow her on Instagram @drtyna! 
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In this episode, Dr. Nigma Talib joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to discuss the connection between gut health and skin aging, including how gut dysbiosis, stress, and hormone metabolism can be reflected on the skin. 
This episode also explores: 
How poor digestion can accelerate visible skin aging due to nutrient absorption and mitochondrial support 
The role of stress in leaky gut and gut disruption 
Birth control, particularly synthetic progestins, and how it impacts skin health 
Skin as a dashboard for potential internal imbalances and the importance of testing to determine the root cause 
In-office tools and therapies to motivate patients to sustain lifestyle changes 
Show Notes 
Learn more about Dr. Nigma Talib and follow her on Instagram @drnigmatalib! 
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In this episode, nutritionist Andrea Donsky joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to discuss her large-scale research on perimenopause and menopause, the deep connection between gut health and hormone balance, and the value of baseline hormone and metabolic testing. 
Andrea and Dr. Jaclyn also discuss: 
Outdated symptom lists for perimenopause and menopause, which commonly cite only 34 symptoms, compared to Andrea’s research, which documented over 100 
Most common symptoms are cognitive, such as mood swings, anxiety, and brain fog, rather than physical symptoms 
How the gut changes in perimenopause and menopause and how hormones are intertwined 
The common experience of provider dismissal for perimenopausal and menopausal patients 
Nutrition and lifestyle as the foundation, not a replacement for hormone therapy 
Show Notes 
Check out Nourishing Menopause by Andrea Donsky and follow her on Instagram @andreadonsky! 
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In this episode, Sabrina Zohar and host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton discuss the intersection of psychology, the nervous system, and physiology in relationships. They also explore attachment theory and how it relates to HPA axis function, cortisol, and hormone health. 
This conversation also highlights: 
The physiological, not just psychological, nature of attachment styles 
How chronic activation of cortisol can cause downstream regulation, affecting sex hormones, sleep, and mood 
Small, incremental steps to build nervous system safety 
The importance of regulation when it comes to conflict resolution 
Practical tools for nervous system regulation 
Show Notes 
Learn more about Sabrina, her new book Why Am I Like This?, and follow her on Instagram @sabrina.zohar! 
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In this episode, Dr. Jenn Simmons and Dr. LaDeana Jeane join host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to discuss breast cancer survivorship, what happens after active treatment ends, and how providers can help patients during this stage. 
This episode also covers: 
How post-treatment care is fragmented due to caution from specialists 
The connection between post-treatment symptoms and menopause, and how the shared cause can go unaddressed by providers 
Menopausal hormone therapy after breast cancer, the benefits and risks, and the shifting landscape 
How crucial it is for conventional and naturopathic care to work together 
Dr. Jeane and Dr. Simmons’ guidance on speaking with patients about lowering recurrence risk 
Show Notes 
Learn more about Dr. LaDeana Jeane’s practice Nolia Naturopathic Medicine! 
Check out Dr. Jenn Simmons’ book, The Smart Woman’s Guide to Breast Cancer, and her podcast, Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn. 
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