Episodes

  • 24. The One Where You’re A Raging Bitch

    24. The One Where You’re A Raging Bitch
    Oct 30 2024
    It’s time to have an honest conversation about why so many women are angry, irritable, impatient, and struggling with raging PMS. Dr. Sarah shares why anger shows up, what it’s here to show you, and why suppressing it is making you both physically and mentally unwell. Learn what actually causes PMS (hint: it’s not a hormone imbalance), and what you can do to not feel like a raging bitch every month.

    Key takeaways:
    • Anger is an action emotion and it’s showing up to get you to change something that isn’t working for you
    • The two key reasons women get angry
    • What to do (and not do) when PMS shows up and you hate everyone around you
    Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur is a Naturopathic Doctor, mom, and fatigue fixer who’s on a mission to help women fix their fatigue and get the health care they deserve. You can find her talking about all things fatigue on Instagram and learn more about her services at drsarahv.ca.

    The Fatigure Fixer is produced by Story Studio Network.
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    40 mins
  • 23. The One Where You Worry All The Time

    23. The One Where You Worry All The Time
    Oct 16 2024
    Do you come off as calm, cool, and collected, but on the inside you’re actually insecure and worried? That may be a sign of high-functioning anxiety, which is common among overachievers and Type-A perfectionists.

    In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Ellen Wong for a deep dive on high functioning anxiety: what it is, who’s at risk, and what we can do to help calm the anxiety while still getting important work done.

    Key takeaways:
    • Common signs that your nervous system is in stress mode even if you don’t feel overtly anxious
    • How to use boredom as a tool to calm your mind
    • How to change your definition of productivity so you can truly relax
    Dr. Ellen Wong is an experienced Naturopathic Doctor and the creator of the "9 Pillars of Happiness", a signature framework that helps women restore a sense of calm and peace in their lives. With a focus on working with women with high-functioning anxiety, Dr. Ellen blends effective methods and empowering perspectives, guiding her clients to achieve a greater sense of health and well-being with confidence and clarity.

    Follow her on Instagram @drellenwong

    Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur is a Naturopathic Doctor, mom, and fatigue fixer who’s on a mission to help women fix their fatigue and get the health care they deserve. You can find her talking about all things fatigue on Instagram and learn more about her services at drsarahv.ca.

    The Fatigure Fixer is produced by Story Studio Network.
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    51 mins
  • 22. The One Where You Take Care Of Everyone But Yourself

    22. The One Where You Take Care Of Everyone But Yourself
    Oct 2 2024
    If you’re really good at giving, but struggle to take time for yourself, you’re at risk for Caregiver or Compassion Fatigue. Whether you’re a parent, caring for a friend or family member, or part of a helping profession like teaching or healthcare, learning to balance giving and taking is essential for preventing burnout and managing your energy.

    This episode, I’m joined by Amanda Rocheleau, a Registered Social Worker and Compassion Fatigue Specialist. She shares the moment, while reading a book to her three young kids, that she realized she was burned out from overgiving. Amanda shares practical strategies to help you keep giving, while also taking care of your own needs.

    Key takeaways:

    • If you want to be a helper, you have to learn how to take
    • The beliefs and mindset that make women more prone to overgiving and putting their own needs on the backburner
    • How to create micro-moments of rest in your day when your schedule is packed and there’s no relief in sight
    Amanda Rocheleau is a Registered Social Worker and Compassion Fatigue Specialist based in Ottawa, Ontario. With nearly 20 years of experience in the field and Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Social Work from Carleton University, Amanda has developed a deep understanding of the challenges faced by helping professionals within healthcare, social services, education, and public service settings.

    As the founder of her own private practice, Amanda offers counselling and consulting services to support individuals and organizations in reducing the risk for psychological injuries and burnout. Her practical delivery approach has been well-received by over 600 professional andconference groups across Canada, where she has been featured as a speaker and trainer on positive workplace practices and personal well-being.

    Amanda has created workshops, online courses, workbooks, and a podcast called The Giving Tree, all specifically designed to help individuals and organizations build resilience, preventburnout, and promote well-being.

    Learn more about Amanda at amandarocheleau.com
    Follow Her on Instagram @compassionfatiguetherapy
    Listen to The Giving Tree Podcast

    Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur is a Naturopathic Doctor, mom, and fatigue fixer who’s on a mission to help women fix their fatigue and get the health care they deserve. You can find her talking about all things fatigue on Instagram and learn more about her services at drsarahv.ca.

    The Fatigure Fixer is produced by Story Studio Network.
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    52 mins
  • 21. The One Where You Find Your Soul Sisters

    21. The One Where You Find Your Soul Sisters
    Sep 18 2024
    Would you make time to see your friends more often if you knew that loneliness is as bad for you as smoking half a pack a day? It’s so easy to feel like there isn’t enough time for socialising when you’re already feeling tired, busy, and overwhelmed, but what if social connection and community are the medicine you need?

    This episode, I’m joined by Dr. Michelle Peris, ND, and creator of the women’s circle The Wild Collective. She shares how she overcame difficult experiences with girls growing up, and why she believes women gathering in circle helps us heal, own our stories, and step into our full power.

    Key takeaways:

    • Fatigue isn’t always physical, it may be that you social energy cup in running dry
    • Why sharing our stories (even when you think you don’t “have a story”) helps heal both you and the listener
    • Why making “head-based” practical decisions often steers us away from what our bodies actually want and need
    Dr. Michelle Peris is naturopathic doctor, the owner of The Poppy Clinic, creator of the Wild Collective, and wild woman herself.

    Learn more about The Wild Collective at the-wild-collective.com and on Instagram.

    Follow Dr. Michelle on Instagram.

    Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur is a Naturopathic Doctor, mom, and fatigue fixer who’s on a mission to help women fix their fatigue and get the healthcare they deserve. You can find her talking about all things fatigue on Instagram and learn more about her services at drsarahv.ca.

    The Fatigue Fixer is produced by Story Studio Network.
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    51 mins
  • 20. The One Where You’re Hungry For More

    20. The One Where You’re Hungry For More
    Sep 4 2024
    Is your nightly snacking a sign that you lack willpower, or simply a sign that you’re ending your day in a pleasure deficit? This episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jenn Salib Huber (RD ND) to help us learn the difference between physical hunger, taste cravings, and emotional hunger. We talk through Jenn’s "Emotional Hunger Algorithm" to help you get insight into what you’re actually hungry for, and how to build your self-care toolbox so that food isn’t your only source of pleasure.

    Key takeaways:
    • Emotional eating isn’t a sign of food addiction but is a sign that you’re engaging in restrictive food behaviours
    • Getting hangry or feeling primal hunger are signs that you waited too long to eat and how to better notice the earlier signs of physical hunger
    • Irregular meal timing and under-fueling are a massive stress on your system and a drain on your energy
    Download the "Emotional Hunger Algorithm" here.

    Dr. Jenn Salib Huber is a Canadian Registered Dietitian, Naturopathic Doctor, and Intuitive Eating Counselor and she's on a mission to help women manage menopause without diets and food rules. She helps women navigate the physical and emotional changes that happen in perimenopause and menopause, including their search for food freedom and body confidence. Working from a health at every size approach, she teaches women to become intuitive eaters and build body confidence at any stage of midlife. In addition to her 1:1 and group programs, she's the host of "The Midlife Feast" podcast and community that helps women "undiet" their lives after 40, so they can nourish a relationship with food that helps them discover the magic of midlife!

    Follow Jenn on Instagram, or learn more about her at jennsalibhuber.ca. If you like this episode, check out "Episode 1: The One Where Your Pants Don’t Fit", where Jenn and Dr. Sarah discuss how to deal with the body changes that most women experience in midlife.

    Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur is a Naturopathic Doctor, mom, and fatigue fixer who’s on a mission to help women fix their fatigue and get the healthcare they deserve. You can find her talking about all things fatigue on Instagram and learn more about her services at drsarahv.ca.

    The Fatigue Fixer is produced by Story Studio Network.
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    56 mins
  • 19. The One Where You’re Stronger Than You Think

    19. The One Where You’re Stronger Than You Think
    Aug 21 2024
    You’ve probably heard about how important it is to strength train and build more muscle mass, especially through menopause. But are you confused about how heavy you should be lifting and how many reps to do? Is Pilates enough? My guest today is Kate Laird, and that’s what we’re here to break down. How do we shift our focus from weight loss to strength, confidence and healthy ageing? Should we be avoiding cardio because it spikes cortisol? How do you stay motivated to exercise when life gets busy? We cover all this and more in this episode.

    Key takeaways:

    • Why Pilates and circuit training aren’t cutting it if you want to prevent age related muscle loss
    • How training for strength and not weight loss can help your sex life and how much care you’ll need as you age
    • What to include in your weekly workouts if you’re going through perimenopause or postmenopause
    If you’re noticing body changes and you’re ready to ditch the scale, and focus on strength, healthy ageing and feeling comfortable and confident in your body, then get on the waitlist for Dr. Sarah's Midlife Metabolism Demystified workshop, coming in the Fall 2024.

    Kate Laird is a personal trainer and owner of Love Your Body Fitness in Ottawa. Kate understands what it’s like to be busy. She is a re-partnered single mom, runs her own business and continues to prioritize her fitness. She loves to have her butt kicked when she is not kicking someone else’s! Kate has been in the fitness and yoga industry in Westboro for over 16 years. Her certifications over the years have included CrossFit® Level 2 Trainer, Personal Training, Group Fitness, Nutrition and Wellness, Resist-A-Ball, Aquafit, Power Yoga, Tune Up, and more. She is experienced in working with all levels of ability, from high-end athletes to seniors. Kate’s experience sets her apart in her ability to help you reach your goals (be it weight loss, increased energy, increased strength, anything!).

    Learn more about Kate and Love Your Body Fitness on Instagram or at loveyourbodyfitness.ca.


    Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur is a Naturopathic Doctor, mom, and fatigue fixer who’s on a mission to help women fix their fatigue and get the healthcare they deserve. You can find her talking about all things fatigue on Instagram and learn more about her services at drsarahv.ca.

    The Fatigue Fixer is produced by Story Studio Network.
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    52 mins
  • 18. The One Where You’re Tired Of Carrying The Mental Load

    18. The One Where You’re Tired Of Carrying The Mental Load
    Aug 7 2024
    Feeling like you’ve been more forgetful lately: forgetting your keys, or phone, or walking into a room and having no idea what you came for? Those are all signs of mental fatigue- and chances are your brain is tired too from carrying the mental load.

    In this episode, Dr. Sarah shares how she knew she was dealing with mental fatigue, what the key signs of mental fatigue are, and how to start giving your brain the rest it desperately craves. We also talk about 2 other types of fatigue that often go hand-in-hand with mental fatigue: emotional fatigue and sensory fatigue.

    Tune in for a very practical episode to learn more about what kind of tired you are and what you can do to put more energy back where your body needs it most.

    Key takeaways:

    • If your doctor can’t find a physical explanation for why you’re tired, it may be time to look at mental, emotional and sensory fatigue
    • How to stop the exhausting cycle of people pleasing & start living more authentically
    • Why anyone who has kids or works at a computer needs to practise sensory rest & how to start
    Listen to Dr. Sarah’s favorite yoga nidra meditation here https://insig.ht/z0yl8cgCcMb or find it on the Insight Timer app by looking up Yoga Nidra by Zoe Kanat.


    If you want more direct support from Dr. Sarah on how to fix your mental, emotional and sensory fatigue, join her inside the Effortless Energy membership. This women’s circle is for physically exhausted and emotionally drained women with never ending to-do lists who want to reclaim more time and energy for what truly matters (by doing less). Learn more at fatiguefixer.ca/ee2024

    Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur is a Naturopathic Doctor, mom, and fatigue fixer who’s on a mission to help women fix their fatigue and get the healthcare they deserve. You can find her talking about all things fatigue on Instagram and learn more about her services at drsarahv.ca.

    The Fatigue Fixer is produced by Story Studio Network.
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    33 mins
  • 17. The One Where You Bite Your Tongue

    17. The One Where You Bite Your Tongue
    Jul 24 2024
    What if staying quiet, playing small, and not asking for what you want is keeping you tired and angry? In this episode, I’m joined by the outspoken and audacious Vivian Kaye, who shares why she trademarked the phrase “What Would Chad Do?” and how you can use it in your daily life to create more opportunities, deepen your relationships, and just show up more authentically and stop missing your life. We talk about pleasing people, cancel culture, and all the other reasons we’re biting our tongue.

    Key Takeaways:
    • Stop waiting to feel more confident and what to do build up your confidence muscle
    • Why we should stop settling for “cold fries” and ask for what we truly want
    • There is a huge energetic and emotional cost to trying to hide and suppress how your really feel
    Vivian Kaye is a proud mother and female entrepreneur who focuses on supporting women, the importance of self-love, and building each other up. She is the Founder of KinkyCurlyYaki - a hair extension company for Black women, by a Black woman. Vivian is a proud business and empowerment expert, keynote speaker, TV/Podcast personality, and radiates positivity in everything she does. You can find her on Instagram at @itsviviankaye.

    Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur is a Naturopathic Doctor, mom, and fatigue fixer who’s on a mission to help women fix their fatigue and get the health care they deserve. You can find her talking about all things fatigue on Instagram and learn more about her services at drsarahv.ca.

    The Fatigue Fixer is produced by Story Studio Network.
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    39 mins