In this week’s episode of The ND Gap, Jordan sits down with Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur, ND, for a deeply honest conversation about confidence, humility, and what it really takes to build a fulfilling career in naturopathic medicine.
They talk about breaking up with your niche, redefining success, and learning to unlearn both clinically and personally. Dr. Sarah shares her journey from “thyroid ND” to fatigue expert, the lessons she learned about listening, leadership, and letting go, and why the best thing you can do early in your career is to just start.
If you’ve ever found yourself second-guessing your path, your confidence, or what comes next in your career, this episode is a reminder that real growth doesn’t come from pushing harder, it comes from slowing down, paying attention, and truly listening to your patients and to yourself.
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Welcome back to The ND Gap, the podcast about the space between where naturopathic medicine is today and where it needs to go. Hosted by Dr. Jordan Robertson, founder of The Confident Clinician, this show is about legitimizing, strengthening, and ultimately saving
Each week, The ND Gap will close the distance with four pillars:
Clinical insights grounded in evidence
Business strategies for sustainable practice
Personal leadership for growth and resilience
The voices of NDs who are reshaping what this profession can be
Whether you’re a brand-new graduate or a seasoned clinician, this is your space to find strategies you can use right away, inspiration from your peers, and a bigger vision for the future of naturopathic medicine.
Because if we want to secure the future of our profession, we can’t wait for it to happen; we have to build it together.
When you're ready to join our clinician community, you can learn more at www.confidentclinicianclub.com
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Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur is a naturopathic Doctor and host of The Fatigue Fixer podcast. For more than a decade, she’s helped women fix their fatigue and get the health care they deserve. Sarah believes that women make powerful leaders, and she wants you to have the energy you need to show up fully in your life. Through her clinical practice and her online programs, Dr. Sarah teaches women to reconnect to their body and learn to decode its language so they can unlock more energy, joy, and confidence. Sarah grew up always being told she was “too loud” and now she’s proud to be using her voice to help women understand why they are so tired and what they can do to start fixing their fatigue.
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Dr. Jordan Robertson is a leader in naturopathic and integrative medicine. She is dedicated to evidence-based healthcare and founded The Confident Clinician, which empowers practitioners with up-to-date research and practical tools. With over 15 years in clinical practice and experience teaching at McMaster University’s Health Sciences program, she bridges the gap between research and real-world application.