Episode 152

Published May 5, 2026

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

Key Moments

0:45 Episode Introduction

2:23 The Role of Estrogen in Women's Health

5:30 Understanding Chronic Pain and Hormonal Influence

8:40 The Importance of Hormone Testing

11:26 Navigating Hormonal Changes in Women

14:21 Integrating Nutrition and Lifestyle for Longevity

17:20 The Impact of Stress on Hormonal Health

21:01 Innovations in Hormonal Therapies

24:55 Become A DUTCH Provider

25:37 The Future of Longevity Medicine

28:10 Knowing when to Supplement Hormones

33:07 The Benefits of the DUTCH Test

36:44 When Should You Start Hormone Testing?

40:33 Closing Thoughts on Health Span and Longevity

About our speaker

Dr. Asare Christian is the founder and medical director of Aether Medicine, a premier integrative practice specializing in longevity medicine, hormone optimization, cellular medicine, and integrative pain management. Trained at Johns Hopkins, and Harvard Medical School, and board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with fellowship training in Anti-Aging, Metabolic, and Functional Medicine, Dr. Christian combines precision diagnostics with advanced therapies such as bio-identical hormone replacement, peptides, and regenerative medicine to help patients address root causes, optimize healthspan, and age on their own terms. 

Show Notes

Learn more about Dr. Asare Christian and his practice, Aether Medicine. Follow him on Instagram @aether_medicine!

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