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Join us for this episode with Dr. Jenn Simmons, an integrative breast surgeon and oncologist, alongside host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and DUTCH founder Mark Newman. This conversation deepens the discussion from a previous episode on hormones and breast cancer risk, challenging widely held clinical assumptions rooted in the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study. 
This episode also explores: 
The critical distinction between progestins and progesterone 
The role of metabolic dysfunction in cancer development 
Breast cancer as a disease of hormone deficiency, particularly progesterone deficiency, rather than hormone excess 
The impact of estrogen metabolism, especially the 4-hydroxy pathway, and how the DUTCH Test can provide insight into these pathways 
Individualized hormone therapy for breast cancer survivors 
Show Notes 
Listen to our previous episode with Dr. Jenn Simmons! 
Check out the aging human breast study, the study on menopausal hormone therapy after breast cancer, and the transdermal testosterone study mentioned in this episode. 
Learn more about Dr. Jenn Simmons and follow her on Instagram @drjennsimmons! 
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In this episode, Dr. Asare Christian and Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton discuss female longevity and health span. Dr. Christian brings his unique perspective as a former pain specialist who discovered that many of the chronic conditions he was treating were rooted in hormone imbalance.
This episode also highlights:
·       Three main factors that can contribute to women living longer
·       The protective qualities of estrogen as well as the effects of its decline during perimenopause
·       The importance of testing early and getting baseline hormone levels before symptoms appear
·       How the DUTCH Test provides a picture of hormone metabolism, leading to clarity around estrogen metabolites, the HPA axis, and more
·       Treating the hormonal root cause rather than prescribing medications for each symptom
 
Show Notes
Learn more about Dr. Asare Christian and his practice, Aether Medicine. Follow him on Instagram @aether_medicine!
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In this episode, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and Dr. Donielle Wilson discuss Dr. Donielle’s clinical philosophy, research findings, and personal journey around understanding and treating stress. 
Their discussion also covers: 
The stress response and how it’s highly individualized, shaped by genetics, and impacted by prior stress exposure 
How standard cortisol testing misses most of the cortisol picture 
Chronic stress and its cascade to multiple body systems, including the reproductive system in women 
The five clinical stress patterns practitioners should be aware of 
Small, consistent actions toward stress recovery, like mindfulness and deep breathing, can make a big difference 
Show Notes 
Learn more about Dr. Donielle Wilson and follow her on Instagram @drdoniwilson! 
Check out the study mentioned in this episode, and learn more about Dr. Wilson’s book, Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health and her podcast, How Humans Heal. 
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In this insightful episode, Dr. Heather Sandison and Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton discuss the root causes of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's, how a naturopathic approach differs from conventional medicine, and practical strategies for brain health at any age. 
This episode also highlights: 
The six drivers of cognitive decline 
The impact of hormones, especially the steep drop in estrogen at menopause 
How infections like Lyme disease, shingles, and COVID-19 can be linked to cognitive decline 
Tips for early intervention, including the importance of sleep hygiene along with diet, exercise, and stress management 
Using genetics to inform and optimize early intervention strategies 
Show Notes 
Learn more about Dr. Sandison and follow her on Instagram @dr.heathersandison! 
Read the ovarian aging study mentioned by Dr. Smeaton in this episode. 
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In this episode, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton sits down with Dr. Bryant Esquejo, ND to unpack acne through a functional medicine lens, moving far beyond the surface to explore what’s really happening inside the body.
 Dr. Esquejo and Dr. Smeaton also discuss:  
Acne as not just a skin condition, but a reflection of imbalances involving hormones, blood sugar, inflammation, and the gut microbiome 
The science behind acne development, from bacterial activity and oil production to deeper drivers like insulin resistance, androgen metabolism, and chronic inflammation 
The influence of diet, stress, sleep, and gut health 
How advanced testing, like hormone metabolite analysis, can reveal hidden imbalances in the body 
Treating acne as an opportunity to better understand and optimize whole-body health 
Learn more about Dr. Esquejo and follow him on Instagram @dr.bryant! 
Check out Dr. Esquejo’s blog post on blood sugar, insulin, and acne, and read our whitepaper on 5a-Androstanediol as a marker of androgen status in women. 
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