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 takeThe 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 sightAmanda 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.comFollow Her on Instagram @compassionfatiguetherapyListen to The Giving Tree PodcastDr. 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.

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 dryWhy 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 needDr. 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.

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 behavioursGetting 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 energyDownload 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.

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 postmenopauseIf 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.

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 fatigueHow 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 startListen 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/ee2024Dr. 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.

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 wantThere 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.

In this episode, Dr. Sarah reveals the number one change that's helped her sleep more deeply: quitting alcohol. She discusses why she decided to quit, the improvements she’s experienced in the past three months, and what every woman needs to consider about alcohol’s role in their lives. We delve into why women are drinking more, why our tolerance decreases after 40, and we take an honest look at the real risks and benefits of alcohol.Key Takeaways:How Alcohol Disrupts Your Sleep: Discover how alcohol interferes with your sleep cycles, leaving you more tired even if you think you’re sleeping fine.Minimizing Alcohol's Impact: Learn practical tips to reduce the risks of alcohol and its negative effects on your sleep quality.Updated Guidelines: Understand why health guidelines now recommend limiting alcohol to two drinks or less per week.Dr. Sarah’s favorite “sober lit” books:Quit Like a Woman by Holly WhitakerWe Are The Luckiest by Laura McKowenPush Off From Here by Laura McKowenLit by Mary KarrDr. 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 www.docereclinic.caThe Fatigue Fixer is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com/

Why do women seem to have small bladders and pee all the time? Is it “normal” to pee a little bit when you cough, sneeze, or god forbid get on a trampoline?!? And is sex supposed to hurt a little? We’re answering all the and more in this episode about all things pelvic floor. Not matter how old you are, or whether you’ve had babies or not, you’ll want to tune into this episode to learn about how to make sex more pleasurable, be able to sleep through the night without peeing, and be able to head out and not worry about where the bathroom is. Key takeaways: Why that “just in case” pee you’re doing before you leave the house is making you pee more often The simple mindset shift to help you avoid accidents from holding it in too longHow to identify the signs and symptoms of the Genito-Urinary Syndrome of Menopause which impacts up to 80% of women post menopauseLisa Flanders is a pelvic floor physiotherapist and the owner of Bloom Integrative Health and Movement Centre (bloomintegrativehealth.ca) in Ottawa. Following several post-graduate courses on pelvic floor physiotherapy, Lisa’s passion for everything pelvic floor was born. She realised many individuals have common concerns related to pelvic health, but are often too embarrassed to seek advice, or are unaware that treatment is available. Her goal is to improve the health and quality of life of her clients. She wants to remove the stigma surrounding pelvic health concerns, assist her clients in regaining a connection to their pelvic floor, and optimise their health and function.You can find Lisa on Instagram and her "It’s Not TMI" videos on YouTube.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 www.drsarahv.ca.The Fatigue Fixer is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com/

Women often think they’re too young to be in perimenopause (or told as much by their doctor) so they often miss those early signs of hormonal changes. Long before your period changes, you might notice raging PMS or waking up at 3am for no reason. In this episode, Dr. Sarah talks about how to know if you’re in perimenopause, what tests can be helpful and which to skip, and what’s happening hormonally over the different stages of perimenopause and how that impacts your mood, energy and menstrual cycle. Key takeaways: Perimenopause is a phase of big hormonal changes that lasts an average of 4 years (but can last up to a decade!)Most women will enter perimenopause in their 40’s but it can start as early as 35How to manage the irregular and often heavy periods in perimenopauseDid this episode make you realise that you might be in perimenopause, and now you’re wondering what to do next? If you’re ready to more fully understand what the heck is happening to your hormones in your 40s, and what you can do to boost your mood and energy and support your hormones, check out my Forty & Fatigued Masterclass. I created it for women aged 38-49 as your Perimenopause 101 crash course so you can confidently care for your changing body. Learn more at fatiguefixer.ca/forty/.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 @sarahvadeboncoeur and learn more about her services at www.drsarahv.ca.The Fatigue Fixer is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com/

If you’ve ever sat at your desk with a heating pad on your lap because you were trying to work through painful period cramps… or your period clothes are all black and roomy enough for that super pad you now need to wear to not bleed through everything, today’s episode is for you.This is the The One Where Your Period Is A Pain and it’s a must listen to, for any woman who’s been told that her painful or heavy periods are normal and she just needs an Advil and to suck it up.Even though the average woman will have about 480 periods in her lifetime, most women don’t know much about what’s considered normal.In this episode, I’m diving deep into the truth about menstrual pain and heavy periods. Did you know that severe menstrual pain isn't normal? Needing to pop Advil for cramps might be a sign of an underlying condition like endometriosis.And that’s not the only way your period can be a pain. If your period makes your bathroom look like a crime scene, it’s time to talk about heavy periods. Not only are they literally draining, but heavy periods also put you at risk for iron deficiency, making you more tired, depressed, and anxious. And sadly, women are waiting a long time to seek out help when they’re tired. And when they do finally see their doctor, they are likely to be dismissed or misdiagnosed.Key takeaways: Period pain isn’t normal and may be a sign of an underlying condition such as endometriosisHeavy periods are common, especially in perimenopause and can put you more at risk for iron deficiency Iron deficiency affects up to 30% of women causing fatigue, increased risk for anxiety and depression and heavy periods are often part of the problem Iron deficiency is the #1 nutrition deficiency worldwide and it’s making too many women exhausted, cold, depressed and losing hair by the handful. In my experience, iron deficiency is the #1 physical reason why women are tired. That’s why I created the Iron Deficiency Fix, an online course where I’ll teach you everything I tell my patients to do to help fix their iron deficiency. Learn more about it here: fatiguefixer.ca/ironfix/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 @sarahvadeboncoeur, and learn more about her services at www.docereclinic.caThe Fatigue Fixer is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com/