A Practitioner’s Guide to Stress Patterns, Cortisol & Recovery

The DUTCH Podcast

The DUTCH Podcast
A Practitioner’s Guide to Stress Patterns, Cortisol & Recovery
Apr 28, 2026 Episode 151
DUTCH Test

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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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