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Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur ND

Helping women heal their thyroid is what I do. Giving women back their voice is who I am.

As a Naturopathic Doctor, I help women reboot their thyroid for energy you can count on.

07/18/2025

They might look like motivation…

But they’re actually stalling your progress.

Especially when it comes to weight loss.

Because here’s what those emotions often lead to:

🔁 All-or-nothing thinking
🔁 Catastrophizing (one cookie = total failure)
🔁 Binge/restrict cycles
🔁 Overgeneralizing (“I’ll always be like this”)

And when you’re already tired, stretched thin, and trying your best — that cycle is exhausting.

You don’t need more discipline.
You need less self-punishment.

You don’t need to “try harder.”
You need a system that isn’t fuelled by you hating yourself or your body.

What if your extra weight isn’t the problem — but the way you talk to yourself about it is?

❤️

07/16/2025

💭Bloated? Before you cut out gluten, dairy, or half your fridge… try this.

So many women I work with assume their bloating must be caused by food sensitivities. But more often than not, it’s how they’re eating that’s the issue — not what.

Eating too fast.
Eating while stressed.
Eating in the car between meetings or pickups.

All of these shut down digestion and make bloating worse.

In today’s post, I’m sharing 4 simple (but powerful!) tips to help you reduce bloating before you try an elimination diet.

👉 Start here.

Then comment EP30 and I’ll send you my podcast episode that dives deeper into this topic.

07/15/2025

Ever look at your schedule and wonder how you’re checking all the boxes… and yet still feel kind of meh?

We’ve been taught to equate productivity with purpose. But a life that’s full of to-do’s isn’t the same as a life that’s fills you up.

✨ Full life ≠ fulfilling life.
✨ Don’t just fill your days. Fuel them.

👇 Tell me in the comments:
What’s one thing that fills you up, even if it doesn’t look “productive” on paper?

I’ll go first: puzzles, live music, being near any body of water.

07/03/2025

Going to bed just because you’re tired might actually make it harder to fall asleep.

Feeling “done” at the end of the day doesn’t always mean your body is ready for bed.

This is where understanding sleep pressure changes the game.

👉 Sleep pressure is what makes you actually sleepy—like head-nodding, eyes-burning, drooling-on-the-couch sleepy.

And it peaks about 14–16 hours after you wake up.

So yeah… your ideal bedtime might be later than you think 😮

📤 Share this with your overachiever bestie who thinks getting in bed early is the answer to everything.

07/02/2025

✨Big news!✨

This month marks the start of my 1-year fellowship in Obesity Medicine, working alongside and the brilliant .md —an incredible leader and diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.

Why obesity medicine?

Because the conversation around weight, women’s bodies, health, and metabolism needs more nuance.

I’m here to be a voice in healthcare that walks the fine line between rejecting toxic diet culture and supporting women who would truly benefit from weight loss—especially when it comes to reclaiming their energy, improving metabolic health, and navigating weight loss medications with clarity and compassion.

This isn’t about shrinking for the sake of shrinking.

It’s about calling out weight bias in healthcare and beyond, removing shame and blame, and offering evidence based strategies for women to be healthier today and in the future.

Let’s change the conversation.

⸻

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06/25/2025

If you don’t make time to hear your inner voice during the day… she will schedule a 3am TED Talk. 🎤

Lying awake replaying conversations, worrying about your kid’s future, or mentally organizing your entire life?

It’s not just “busy brain.”

It’s your body and mind waving a giant flag: “Please check in with me!”

One simple tool I love for this: Constructive Worry.

✨ Set aside 10–15 minutes during the day (NOT at bedtime!)
✨ Jot down what’s bugging you
✨ Pick one next, doable step
✨ Tell your inner voice, “Thanks babe, I’ve got it from here.”

That way, she doesn’t need to tap you on the shoulder all night. 😴💁‍♀️

Have you tried this before? Or is your inner voice a night owl too?

👇 Tell me in the comments!

06/05/2025

You don’t need to give up coffee to “fix” your cortisol. ☕

(Seriously, stop letting Instagram scare you.)

What actually works? It’s not trendy biohacks—it’s daily habits that support your body’s rhythm.

Think: sunshine, stable blood sugar, stress perception, and less screen time at night.

Swipe through for 4 cortisol-regulating habits that are backed by science (and don’t involve quitting your morning latte).

✨ PS: If you want the full lowdown on cortisol, coffee, and fatigue, I spill all the tea (and coffee) on episode 32 of The Fatigue Fixer.

Comment EP32 if you want the link.

05/23/2025

☕ The truth about coffee & cortisol… it’s probably not what you think.

If you’ve been told to avoid coffee because it spikes your cortisol, this is for you.

Swipe through to see what the science really says.

05/15/2025

Still avoiding soy because you heard it was “bad for your hormones”?

Let’s clear this up once and for all.

Soy isn’t the enemy.

In fact, it might be one of the most underrated superfoods for women in perimenopause and beyond.

💥 Better brain function
💥 Improved mood + mental health
💥 Hot flash relief
💥 Reduced PMS symptoms
💥 Lower risk of heart disease and certain cancers

Here’s what most people don’t know:

The plant-based estrogens (a.k.a. isoflavones) in soy don’t raise your estrogen or shut down your body’s own hormone production.

They’re gentle adaptogens that can actually help balance things out — especially when your estrogen is on the decline.

The research is strong — but the myths are louder.

This post breaks it all down + shows you exactly how to add soy to your diet without overhauling your life.

👉 Swipe through and let’s give soy the midlife glow-up it deserves.

05/05/2025

✨ This week, I’m joining an incredible lineup of experts at the Aging Gracefully Summit—a free online event for women 40+ who want to feel energized, confident, and strong in this next chapter. 💃🏼

I’ll be sharing: “Know Your Numbers: The 13 Must-Have Labs for Women 40+ Who Want to Age Gracefully” 🧪

Because aging well starts with knowing what’s really going on under the hood.

No fluff. No guesswork. Just real, actionable info to help you feel your best 🔥

🎟 Grab your free ticket (link in bio) + join us May 8–10

Let’s redefine aging—gracefully, powerfully, and on our own terms. 💫

04/20/2025

I love my 42-year-old body.

Not because she’s toned, snatched, or has “long lean muscles.”

I love her simply because she’s mine.

Because she’s been with me and for me—every single day—for 42 years.

She’s softer now. Heavier. Saggier. Wrinklier.
But also stronger, wiser, and more resilient than ever.

And caring for her has never felt more loving, more sacred, more… right.

If you’re craving a new kind of relationship with your changing midlife body—one rooted in respect, compassion, and a deep sense of reverence—I want you to know: it’s possible.

You can love her exactly as she is. Right now.

And that’s what and I are inviting you to begin on May 2nd at our live online workshop:

✨ Midlife Metabolism Demystified ✨

You’ll leave with a new understanding of how your body works in midlife, a refreshed mindset about how to support her, and a powerful reminder that you don’t need to fight her to feel amazing.

💻 Join us live online
🗓️ May 2 | 11:30 AM -1:30 PM EST
🎟️ $67
📲 Comment “METABOLISM” and I’ll send you the details

Let this be the start of a brand new story. One where you and your body are finally on the same team. 💗

04/17/2025

Your metabolism didn’t break when you turned 40. But something did change.

👉 Hormones are shifting
👉 Muscle mass is declining
👉 Body composition is changing
👉 And your sleep is more easily disrupted

But that doesn’t mean you’re broken. Or doomed. Or need to go keto. 😵‍💫

It does mean it’s time to finally understand what your metabolism is and how it actually works—so you can work with your body instead of fighting it.

That’s exactly what we’re doing inside Midlife Metabolism Demystified—a live online workshop I’m co-hosting with the amazing , a habit change expert who knows how to help women actually follow through on what they know they should be doing (without the shame spiral).

We’re breaking down what really happens to your metabolism in midlife—and how to care for it with science, strategy, and self-compassion.

✨ Workshop is happening Friday, May 2nd | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM EST

🎟️ Tickets are $67 for now — but prices go up soon

👇 Comment METABOLISM below and I’ll send you the link!

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