The Hidden Drivers of Fatigue

You’re doing all the “right” things — eating well, exercising, getting decent sleep — and yet you’re still exhausted. Sound familiar?

That’s because fatigue isn’t always about how much you sleep or how many vitamins you take. It’s often the body’s way of signalling a deeper imbalance.

Stress + inflammation = exhaustion

When your body stays in a chronic stress state, inflammation rises. This doesn’t just make you feel wired and tired — it can actually block the absorption of key nutrients like iron and zinc, both essential for energy and thyroid function.

This is why some women find themselves stuck in a loop of iron infusions or supplements that never seem to “stick.” Until the stress-inflammation cycle is addressed, their bodies can’t actually use what they’re being given.

The role of hidden beliefs

Another overlooked driver? The way we push ourselves because of unconscious “rules.”
Do you catch yourself thinking:

• I should get up earlier.
  
• I should work out more.
  
• I should keep saying yes so I don’t disappoint anyone.
  

These “should's” create constant internal pressure, fuelling the stress response and keeping you stuck in fatigue.

A new lens on energy

Real energy comes from inside your cells — not just from caffeine or quick fixes. Supporting your nervous system, metabolism, nutrients, and blood sugar — what I call the Four Female Fundamentals™ — creates the foundation for sustainable vitality.

Where to start

• Check your labs: Rule out major medical causes with your doctor.
  
• Get the full picture: Try our Test Your Fundamentals™ hair analysis to uncover deeper patterns behind your fatigue.
  
• Work with your body, not against it: Join our Fatigue Symptom Series to explore the medical, functional, and energetic steps for lasting change.
  

Your body isn’t broken — it’s speaking. When you learn how to listen, fatigue can become your compass, not your cage.

Curious to go further? I share more on this in a full podcast episode where we unpack how to navigate fatigue through the medical, functional, and energetic lens. Episode #11 Fatigued? Try these 3 simple tools is available on all major platforms now.