DUTCH Podcast S2 Video

Episode 1, Mark Newman MS, Research-based hormone testing

Season two kicks off with DUTCH Chief Medical Officer Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, discussing the latest hormone testing research with DUTCH President and Founder Mark Newman, MS. Tune in to learn how "meaningful differentiation" can help providers make more personalized treatment decisions, and more.

Episode 2, Dr Kelly Ruef, Estrogen Detox Basics

Dr. Kelly Ruef is back and shares her knowledge and wisdom with Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, in this episode of the DUTCH Podcast. We get to hear the ins and outs of estrogen detoxification and how to best serve patients who are struggling with detox. Listen now to learn all about these pathways and how t...

Episode 3, Dr. Debbie Rice, Testosterone & Androgen Basics

Testosterone isn’t typically thought of as a “female hormone,” but research shows that women with healthy androgen levels preserve egg quality later in life. Testosterone and other androgens are important for wellbeing and fertility—for men and women. Listen along as Dr. Rice explains the role of...

Episode 4, Dr. Geo Espinosa, Using DUTCH for Prostate and Testosterone Health

Jaclyn Smeaton and Dr. Geo Espinosa discuss men’s health and the applications of DUTCH testing to address patients with hypogonadism and evaluate the proper estrogen to testosterone balance. Listen now to hear about Dr. Espinosa’s passion for men’s health and how he uses the DUTCH Test in his pra...

Episode 5. Melissa Groves Azzaro, Rethinking our approach to PCOS

PCOS is not just a reproductive disorder. In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, examines the nuances of PCOS with Melissa Groves Azzaro, Founder of The Hormone Dietitian. They explain the possible root-causes of PCOS and discuss a whole-body approach to treating this disease s...

Episode 6. Melissa Groves Azzaro, Evaluating PCOS with DUTCH

From the beginning of her career to now, Melissa Groves Azzaro has been able to profoundly change the lives of thousands of patients with the insights provided through DUTCH testing. She is back with us for a follow-up episode to discuss the ins and outs of DUTCH testing for PCOS and the wealth o...

Episode 7. Esther Blum, Finding Comfort in the Menopause Metamorphosis

For too long women have been told their discomfort during perimenopause and menopause is, “just the way it is.” Esther Blum isn’t having that. She preaches the importance of self-advocacy to her clients as they navigate the often uncertain terrain of perimenopause. Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton interviews E...

Episode 8. Dr Will Cole, Stress, Hormones & Chronic Disease

Many patients with chronic disease have some HPA axis dysregulation. And the whole endocrine system is affected by poor cortisol function. Chronic stress can lead to the overproduction of cortisol, which is probably why this hormone is often labeled as “bad”. In reality, a cortisol increase can b...

Episode 9. Jeff Bland PhD, Functional Medicine Q&A

In a special edition of the DUTCH Podcast, host Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, joins Precision Analytical founder Mark Newman, MS, and Jeff Bland, PhD—the “father of functional medicine”—for a live Q&A session. They discuss the beginnings of the functional medicine industry and reflect on the various di...

Episode 10. Dr Carrie Jones, Identifying & Treating Adrenal Dysfunction

The Live from A4M World Congress podcast series continues with featured guest, Dr. Carrie Jones. You might recognize her from her time at Precision Analytical as the former Medical Director. In this episode, Dr. Jones shares how DUTCH and the functional medicine world have evolved to better under...

Episode 11. Ten Years of Profound Change (live from A4M World Congress in Las Vegas)

Ten years after its inception, DUTCH Test founders Mark Newman and Andy Tyssen are here for our final live from A4M World Congress episode of the DUTCH Podcast. They reminisce on the origins of the DUTCH Test, the beginnings of their business, and the strides the business has made since the begin...

Episode 12. Dr. Midy Pelz, Beneficial Fasting for Women

Fasting and female hormones, this podcast has it all. In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, host Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, interviews world-renowned hormone expert, Dr. Mindy Pelz, on the topic of intermittent fasting. Dr. Pelz dives into the unique role that fasting can play in hormone health, and sha...

Episode 13. Dr Joseph Pizzorno, The Dangers of Environmental Toxins on Your Hormones

The natural medicine community has long benefited from the leadership of this week’s guest. Dr. Joseph Pizzorno has been practicing natural medicine for more than 40 years. He is an author, educator, and top-notch provider, and his bread and butter is studying environmental toxins. In this episod...

Episode 14. Joseph Pizzorno, Avoiding Environmental Toxins

In the previous podcast, Dr. Smeaton and Dr. Pizzorno covered the science behind environmental toxins and how they affect our hormones. In this episode, they discuss how to avoid these toxins through lifestyle adjustments, treatment, and other methods.