Episode 133

Published December 16, 2025

In this engaging episode, Dr. Margaret Beeson shares her extensive journey in naturopathic medicine, highlighting the importance of understanding the underlying causes of health issues, particularly in women.

Dr. Beeson and Dr. Smeaton also discuss:

• The rising levels of stress in modern society, especially post-COVID, and how it manifests in various health issues
• How small lifestyle and dietary changes can help to manage stress
• The importance of building strong patient-provider relationships
• The role stress plays in our health, including effects on sleep and gut health
• How stress responses vary between individual patients

Key Moments

1:05 Podcast Intro

3:40 Introduction and Background of Dr. Beeson

17:35 The Impact of Stress on Health

30:58 Updates to the DUTCH Report

32:04 The Impact of Stress on Health (cont'd)

33:33 Gut Health and Stress Management

39:08 Understanding Stress and Its Impact

43:23 Individual Responses to Stress

52:26 Adrenal Support and Supplements

1:01:12 The Importance of Patient Relationships

About our speaker

Dr. Margaret Beeson is the founder of Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic in Billings, Montana, with more than 40 years of experience in integrative medicine. With a background spanning nursing, midwifery, physician-assistant work, and naturopathic primary care, she brings a comprehensive, integrative approach to wellness. Dr. Beeson is also the co-founder and President of the Naturopathic Education and Research Consortium (NERC) and has been recognized nationally for her leadership in advancing naturopathic medicine. 

Show Notes

Learn about Dr. Beeson’s practice, Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic.

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