Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur ND

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.

You know how you can be successful, competent,needed and still feel completely drained?That’s energy debt.Energy debt ha...
02/27/2026

You know how you can be successful, competent,
needed and still feel completely drained?

That’s energy debt.

Energy debt happens when you keep spending: time, attention, emotional labour, productivity —
without replenishing.

When you override your body.
When you say yes but mean no.
When you become everyone’s emergency contact.

It works… until it doesn’t.

Energy Wealth is different. It’s when:

⚡️Your rest is protected.
⚡️Your needs are funded.
⚡️Your body isn’t treated like a project.
⚡️Your energy is spent on purpose, not out of guilt.

It’s not about doing less for the sake of it.
It’s about stopping the unconscious overspending.

Most high-capacity women I work with don’t have a motivation problem.

They have an allocation problem.

Which slide did you most need to see today? Drop it in the comments.

02/19/2026

🚨 Pregnancy is a cardiovascular stress test… and your history matters more than you think.

Some pregnancy complications shouldn’t just be forgotten because they went away after baby was born.

They can be early warning signs of a higher risk of heart disease later in life. ❤️

Here are a few risk factors every woman should know:

✨ High Blood Pressure & Preeclampsia
✨ Gestational diabetes
✨ Preterm birth (before 37 weeks)
✨ Having a small birth weight baby
✨ Having a large baby (over 8 lb 13 oz)

This is why your pregnancy history belongs in your long-term health story, especially in midlife when menopause puts you through another hormonal stress test.

🎙️ I break it all down in my latest episode of The Fatigue Fixer.

Comment HEART ❤️ and I’ll send you the link.

💐Is it too much to ask for?What would you add to our Valentine’s Day wishlist?
02/14/2026

💐Is it too much to ask for?

What would you add to our Valentine’s Day wishlist?

02/11/2026

Someone asked me today:

“Dr. Sarah… what do you think about mammograms? Isn’t the radiation risky?”

And here’s my honest answer:

Mammograms are the best screening tool we have for detecting breast cancer early.
Full stop.

Yes, they use a small amount of radiation, but it’s tiny.

You get radiation exposure just from:

✨ existing on planet Earth
✈️ flying on an airplane
☀️ daily background environmental sources

The bigger risk is not the mammogram.

The bigger risk is missing something that could have been caught early.

Because if you want to increase the odds of surviving breast cancer (since 1 in 8 of us will be diagnosed with it) the most powerful thing you can do is detect it early.

And mammography remains our most accurate, evidence-based tool for that.

And because I know someone will ask…

Thermography is not a reliable substitute for breast cancer screening. It does not detect cancer the way mammograms can.

So if you’re over 40, please talk to your provider about regular screening or if you live in Ontario you can just book your own appointment online through the Ontario Breast Screening Program.

Who’s been putting off booking their mammogram?





If you want, I can make this slightly punchier, more elder-millennial funny (“radiation from existing as a person with a phone and anxiety”), or more clinical depending on your vibe.

02/05/2026

When’s the last time you made a decision without asking ANYONE ELSE their opinion?

Did it feel scary or liberating?

02/05/2026

❤️ If s*x is the last thing on your mind lately… you’re not broken. And you’re definitely not alone.

But if you’ve found yourself wondering…

“Should I ask my doctor about testosterone?”
“Is low libido just part of perimenopause?”
“Will this actually help me feel like myself again?”

You need to listen to this episode.

In The One Where S*x Is The Last Thing On Your Mind we’re talking about testosterone: what it actually does, when it can be helpful, and why it’s not the magic fix social media sometimes makes it sound like.

Because low libido in midlife is real, but the solution is rarely as simple as “just take this hormone.”

🎧 Episode: The One Where S*x is the Last Thing on Your Mind Available now wherever you listen to podcasts or comment “EP46” for the link to listen.

02/03/2026

You can treat what you don’t know.

Vitamin D deficiency is SO common (even in the summer!) and can cause symptoms like:

☀️fatigue
☀️joint & muscle pain, aches and weakness
☀️mood changes
☀️frequent infections
☀️slow wound healing
☀️hair loss

It’s not part of regular screening blood work so you’ll have to ask your doctor or ND to include it in your testing and pay about $40 out of pocket.

But to me, that’s a small price to pay to stay healthy an energized in the winter.

Do you take a vitamin D supplement in the winter?

☀️

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: 💖 February 12thI’m hosting a Galentine’s Pajama Party movie night in downtown Ottawa.And yes this ha...
01/30/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: 💖 February 12th
I’m hosting a Galentine’s Pajama Party movie night in downtown Ottawa.

And yes this has to be a pajama party.
Old-school sleepover vibes. Cozy. Girlfriend energy. Snacks included.

We’re gathering to watch The (M) Factor: Before the Pause — a powerful new documentary all about perimenopause — and then have a REAL conversation about what the heck is happening to our bodies.

✨ PJs encouraged
✨ Slippers welcome
✨ Snacks + drinks
✨ Zero shame
✨ So many “oh my god, SAME” moments

After the film, we’ll have a live panel + Q&A with some of my favourite women in Ottawa:

-pelvic floor physio extraordinairevalerie.hertzog - MD + women’s health coach
- habit change expert

📍 Downtown Ottawa at (360 Albert St Suite 200)
💸 Tickets are $25 — BUT
👯‍♀️ Bring a friend + use code BESTIE to save $10 when you buy two

If you’ve been feeling “off,” overwhelmed, or just craving answers and connection… this night is for you.

🎟️ Comment “MOVIE” to get your ticket.
👯‍♀️ Tag your bestie.
🛋️ Pick your coziest PJs.

This is going to be such a good night. 💛

In collaboration with

If your 2026 vibe is more energy, less noise, here’s your reminder that you’re allowed to curate your feed the same way ...
01/24/2026

If your 2026 vibe is more energy, less noise, here’s your reminder that you’re allowed to curate your feed the same way you curate your skincare routine:

✨ With discernment
✨ With boundaries
✨ And with the confidence of a woman who has lived through dial-up internet AND the era of thigh-gap inspo

Your peace > their algorithm.

Save this for the next time something on your feed feels… off.
Your nervous system will thank you.

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01/21/2026

If you’ve ever sung along to Adele in your car or belted out a 90s throwback in your kitchen… you’ve already done a form of nervous system regulation.

We are our own sound healers.
Humming. Singing. Letting your voice move emotion through your body instead of storing it.

This is why it feels so good.
This is why women feel lighter, freer, more alive after they sing.

Your voice is medicine.
And you don’t need to be a “good” singer to reap the benefits.

I love this conversation with about voice liberation and why creating safety and capacity are the first steps to using your voice and speaking your truth.

✨ Want the full conversation? Comment “VOICE” and I’ll send you the link.

01/20/2026

Classic 40-something sleep 😴

Fell asleep just fine at 10pm.

Woke up to p*e at 4am.

Brain decided that’s good enough and have been awake since then.

What are your do’s and dont’s after a sh*tty night sleep?👇

01/14/2026

Raise your hand if you can’t leave the house without looking like you’re about to move into a new apartment. 🙋🏻‍♀️😂

Work bag ✔️
Lunch bag ✔️
Gym bag you might use ✔️
Emotional support coffee ✔️
Heavy ass water bottle ✔️
Random tote that’s basically a time capsule from 2017 ✔️

Plus the emotional load, the mental load, and the emergency snacks your children will absolutely reject.

If you ALSO have a friend who travels like she’s carrying
the entire contents of a suburban minivan…Tag her so she feels seen (and mildly roasted).👇

Because honestly? We’re all just doing the Bag Lady Olympics at this point.

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