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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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