Menopause & Muscle Loss: What Women Should Know About Strength, Hormones & Hormone Therapy
The DUTCH Podcast
Chapters
0:44
Episode Introduction
2:32
Journey to Medicine: A Unique Background
5:29
Personal Health Journey: Lessons Learned
8:36
The Importance of Muscle Beyond Aesthetics
11:31
Muscle as an Endocrine Organ
14:39
Hormonal Balance and Muscle Health
17:32
Resistance Training: A Game Changer for Women
20:35
Exercise Types: Finding What Works
26:03
Become A DUTCH Provider
26:45
Getting Started with Weight Training
32:59
The Importance of Proper Weightlifting Techniques
36:09
Understanding Protein Needs for Women
42:41
Optimizing Protein Intake for Muscle Growth
47:48
The Role of Carbohydrates in Women's Health
51:53
Hormonal Influences on Body Composition
57:37
Essential Supplements for Women’s Health
The DUTCH Podcast
Menopause & Muscle Loss: What Women Should Know About Strength, Hormones & Hormone Therapy
Jul 28, 2026
Episode 163
DUTCH Test
In this conversation, Dr. Jaime Seeman joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to discuss muscle as an underappreciated cornerstone of women’s metabolic and hormone health, particularly during perimenopause and menopause, and the importance of resistance training.
This episode also highlights:
- Muscle as a metabolic organ, not just a cosmetic one, and the importance of muscle tissue quality
- How resistance training and cardio affect body composition differently
- The importance of preserving fast-twitch muscle fibers for longevity later in life
- Strategies for protein and carbohydrate intake
- How the DUTCH Test can help identify where hormonal intervention can fill the gaps beyond lifestyle habits, particularly with estrogen, DHEA, and androgen levels post-menopause
Show Notes
Learn more about Dr. Jaime Seeman and follow her on Instagram @doctorfitandfabulous!
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