109: Why Women Are Exhausted: The Hidden Causes of Burnout and How to Recover: With Dr Sarah Vadeboncoeur

Burnout isn't just a workplace issue—and Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur breaks down the many forms it can take, including parental burnout, caregiver burnout, and the emotional overload that comes from feeling like we must "do it all." She is a Naturopathic Doctor and Fatigue Fixer Podcast host. Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr interviewed her at the start of the school year and are releasing it right before the holiday rush, this conversation is perfectly timed for any woman feeling stretched thin by shifting schedules, rising expectations, and the endless demands of daily life. Together, we explore: ✨ Why high-performing women can appear successful yet feel completely drained ✨ How burnout shows up in our bodies, emotions, and everyday choices ✨ The hidden role of boredom as a driver of burnout ✨ Why so many women feel guilty resting—and how family patterns shape our beliefs about work vs. rest ✨ How burnout pushes us to drop healthy habits and self-care ✨ What it really means to evaluate priority vs. priorities ✨ How to align your intentions with your consistent actions ✨ Practical, compassionate strategies for protecting your energy Dr. Sarah shares simple but transformative tools for recognizing burnout early, breaking free from the "busy is a badge of honor" mentality, and managing your energy through every season of life—especially during high-stress times like the holidays. If you've ever pushed through exhaustion, felt overwhelmed by responsibilities, or wished you could slow life down without feeling guilty, this episode is for you. To learn more about Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur visit: https://drsarahv.ca Listen to her podcast The Fatigue Fixer here: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-fatigue-fixer--5982197 *Subscribe, Share, & Rate our Show. And follow us on social media:**   📷 Instagram: @GirlsTalkHealthyAging   Facebook Group: Girls Talk Healthy Aging: https://www.facebook.com/groups/330434366004030 🌐 Website: GirlsTalkHealthyAging.com   📧 Email: [email protected] Follow & Message Shawna on Instagram: @shawnakaminski Grab Shawna's book 'Lose Your Menopause Belly' and other freebies here: https://shawnakworkouts.com Follow & Message Alli on Facebook & Instagram: Alli Kerr and @allikerrfitness (respectively).  Train with Alli at The Pink Physique in person in Macon, Georgia or Online here: https://www.thepinkphysique.com