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The Fatigue Fixer

The Fatigue Fixer

Auteur(s): Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur Story Studio Network
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 Join Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur, a Naturopathic Doctor who's been the guiding light for thousands of women struggling with fatigue for over a decade. Dr. Sarah challenges the common misconception that feeling drained equates to being flawed. In "The Fatigue Fixer", she offers insights into our body's messages, reminding us that our tiredness isn't a sign of weakness, but a signal of misalignment. By truly understanding and caring for our bodies, we can navigate the road to better energy.

In a world filled with immeasurable expectations, Sarah aims to support every woman, from the hands-on mom to the aspiring Prime Minister. Dive in as we dissect the physical, emotional and societal pressures draining our energy, and together, shift the narrative around fatigue. Your exhaustion has a story; let's rewrite it together.

Get your daily dose of fatigue fixing tips over on Dr. Sarah’s Instagram @sarahvadeboncoeur or visit her website at www.docereclinic.ca to learn more about how you can work with her. Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur Hygiène et mode de vie sain
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  • 42. The One Where Your Obsession With Sleep Is Making It Worse

    42. The One Where Your Obsession With Sleep Is Making It Worse
    Dec 10 2025
    If you’ve ever spiraled about your sleep, tracked it obsessively, or woken up already worried about how exhausted you’ll feel… this episode is for you.

    In this candid and practical conversation, Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur shares her personal journey with sleep anxiety, insomnia, and the relentless pursuit of “perfect sleep.” From overanalyzing Oura Ring scores to following strict sleep rules, Sarah explains how trying so hard to fix her sleep actually made it worse and how letting go finally helped her reclaim her evenings, her energy, and her sanity.

    Whether you struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, or find yourself up at 4 a.m., this episode breaks down what truly matters for good sleep, what doesn’t, and which habits science actually supports.

    What You’ll Learn
    • Why Sleep Anxiety Makes Sleep Worse: How worrying, perfectionism, and fixation on sleep quality can create more insomnia, not less.
    • The Problem With Sleep Trackers: Why they are often inaccurate and can trigger “orthosomnia” (obsessing over perfect sleep).
    • What Actually Defines Good Sleep: Simple markers like:
      • Falling asleep within 30 minutes
      • Being awake <30 minutes overnight
      • 7–9 hours of sleep
      • Feeling rested
      • 85%+ sleep efficiency
    Common Causes of Poor Sleep
    • Stress & cortisol dysregulation
    • Blood sugar swings
    • Hormone changes
    • Caffeine & alcohol
    • Circadian rhythm disruption

    CBT-I: The Gold Standard for Insomnia

    The five rules that can transform sleep:
    1. Go to bed only when genuinely sleepy.
    2. Get up if you can’t sleep within ~20 min (no scrolling!).
    3. Wake up at the same time daily.
    4. Reserve your bed for sleep + sex only.
    5. Avoid naps to build strong sleep pressure.

    Quick Tips from Dr. Sarah
    • Swap your phone for a real alarm clock.
    • Take a break from your sleep tracker for a few weeks.
    • Eat breakfast and keep meals consistent.
    • Cut caffeine after noon; limit evening alcohol.

    Resources Mentioned
    • Episode 16: The One Where I Quit Drinking
    • Dysfunctional Beliefs & Attitudes About Sleep Scale

    Final Thought

    So much of what impacts sleep isn’t physical. It’s mental chatter, perfectionism, and pressure. When you stop trying to perfect your sleep and instead build a calmer, more supportive routine, deeper rest becomes not only possible, but predictable.

    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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    43 min
  • 41. The One Where Burnout Becomes A Wake-Up Call

    41. The One Where Burnout Becomes A Wake-Up Call
    Nov 26 2025
    If you’ve ever wondered whether you're “just stressed” or actually burning out, this episode is for you. Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur sits down with one of her patients — a senior executive, life coach, and long-time civil servant — who opens up about her experience as a classic case of burnout. Together, they explore what burnout really looks like in high-achieving women, why it’s so hard to recognize in ourselves, and what it takes to recover when your identity is tied to productivity, perfectionism, and being the one who always holds everything together.

    This honest, vulnerable conversation shines a light on the stigma that keeps women silent, the cultural conditioning that drives us to overwork, and the emotional and physical toll burnout takes long before we’re willing to name it.

    What You’ll Learn
    • What Burnout Actually Is: A clear breakdown of workplace burnout, its symptoms, and why high performers often miss the signs in themselves.
    • The Stigma & Denial Trap: How a leader in workplace wellness overlooked her own burnout and the internal resistance many women feel when admitting they’re not okay.
    • Identity, Productivity, & Self-Worth: Why so many women equate value with output, caregiving, and competence and how this mindset fuels burnout.
    • Cultural Narratives That Shape Us: How generational beliefs like “work first, play later” or “rest is earned” quietly shape our adult choices.
    • The Emotional & Physical Toll: The exhaustion, cynicism, irritability, and breaking points we ignore until our bodies call the shots.
    • Deciding to Step Away: The fear of disappointing others, the grief of letting go of professional identity, and the courage required to take leave.
    • Burnout Recovery, The Unexpected Work: Why the early weeks of rest can feel uncomfortable, why productivity habits are hard to break, and how recovery asks us to rebuild from the inside out.
    • Redefining Rest & Worth: How our guest ultimately shifted her relationship with rest, reclaimed her joy, and made the bold decision to embrace early retirement.

    Resources & Next Steps
    • Maslach Burnout Inventory: A validated tool to help you assess your burnout level.

    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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    46 min
  • 40. The One Where You Stop Fighting The Aging Process

    40. The One Where You Stop Fighting The Aging Process
    Nov 12 2025
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    I want to hear from YOU!
    Share your questions, stories, or thoughts about this episode — your message might even be featured on a future show.
    Leave me a voicemail here: Speakpipe.com/TheFatigueFixer

    It’s time we unpack how modern anti-aging culture is quietly stealing women’s energy, confidence, and joy. If you’ve ever felt pressure to look younger, hide signs of aging, or chase the next wellness “fix,” this conversation will help you see how those expectations impact your well-being—and how embracing midlife changes can actually help you feel more vibrant, grounded, and free.

    Dr. Sarah explores why so many women say, “I don’t feel like myself anymore” during perimenopause and midlife, and why the goal shouldn’t be to “go back” to who you were, but to grow into who you’re becoming. From skincare culture to longevity hacks, Sarah unpacks the multi-billion dollar anti-aging industry and shares what really makes the biggest difference in how we feel and age well: sustainable habits, strong social connections, and genuine self-acceptance.

    Listener Cindy, 58, joins the conversation to share her personal experience with aging naturally and resisting the pressure to “fix” herself.

    If you’re tired of chasing youth and ready to feel more at home in your changing body, this episode will help you reclaim energy, confidence, and peace as you age—without the pressure to reverse time.

    What You’ll Learn
    • Why You Don’t Feel Like Yourself: How midlife changes can signal growth, not decline.
    • The Anti-Aging Trap: The subtle and relentless pressure to hide signs of aging and how it affects our mental and physical energy.
    • Beauty Standards & Body Image: Honest reflections on why so many of us feel better when we look “younger” or thinner.
    • The Truth About Longevity: What the Blue Zones teach us about healthy aging and why friendship might be the most powerful “health hack.”
    • Practical Shifts: How to age well from the inside out by focusing on connection, purpose, and simple daily habits.

    Key Takeaways
    • Aging is inevitable; fighting it is exhausting and unsustainable.
    • Many of us have internalized ageism and unrealistic beauty ideals that keep us feeling “not enough.”
    • Real longevity and vitality come from daily lifestyle habits and social connections, not expensive interventions.
    • Embracing the changes that come with aging can lead to greater peace, confidence, and fulfillment.
    • If you don’t recognize yourself right now, you may be in the middle of a transformation. Let it happen—you’re evolving.

    Next Steps
    • Join the Effortless Energy Reset — Dr. Sarah’s 6-week program to help you reclaim energy with simple, sustainable habits. Use code FATIGUEFIXER for $50 off!
    • Take the “Fatigue Fingerprint” Quiz to uncover the root of your tiredness: FatigueFixer.ca/quiz
    • Follow Dr. Sarah on Instagram for real, unfiltered midlife and healthy aging insights.

    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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    42 min
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