Why are we SO drained in midlife? Dr. Sarah Vandeboncoeur returns to unpack the exhaustion so many women feel—not just from perimenopause, but from decades of overgiving.

Most of us enter this phase already running on empty, juggling work, family, and endless to-dos. Add hormonal shifts, and let’s be honest- something has to give. That irritability and bone-deep fatigue? They’re signals, not flaws.

We break down the "energy budget"—because just like money, energy isn’t unlimited. Sarah shares practical ways to escape the exhaustion trap: setting one true priority, doing daily "capacity checks," and sprinkling joy into your day before burnout hits.

If you’re caught in the cycle of perfectionism and depletion, this episode offers both relief and a way forward. It’s time to reclaim your energy for what truly matters.

Connect with Sarah
The Website: www.drsarahv.ca/
Instagram: @sarahvadeboncoeur
Podcast: The Fatigue Fixer

Links Mentioned: 

EP 62: How to 'Do Less' and 'Be More' in Midlife with Wendy McCallum

EP 96: Why You're So Tired in Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur, ND

EP 99: How to Make Room for Connection in Your Relationship in Midlife with Carrie Cohen

EP 112: How to Stop the Burnout Train in Midlife with Dr. Leigha Saunders, ND

EP 132: Why You Need to Put Capacity, Self-Compassion, & Self-Care on the Menu

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