{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60d9d526385fc0001a1034f8/6951e7886d80a931ebcec890?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Running on Empty: Sleepy or Fatigued?","description":"<p>Fatigue is one of the most common — and most frustrating — reasons people seek medical care. In this episode of <em>Between Two White Coats</em>, Dr. Michelle Plaster and Nurse Practitioner Amber Foster take a deep dive into what it really means when you’re “always tired.”</p><p><br></p><p>They break down the important difference between <strong>sleepiness and true fatigue</strong>, and walk through the many possible causes — from poor sleep, stress, nutrition, blood sugar issues, vitamin and iron deficiencies, thyroid and hormone imbalances, medications, and mental health concerns, to more serious conditions that should never be ignored.</p><p><br></p><p>With a practical, patient-centered approach, this episode helps listeners understand when fatigue may be lifestyle-related, when it’s a signal to dig deeper, and why feeling exhausted all the time is <strong>not something you should accept as normal</strong>.</p><p>If you’ve been feeling run down, burned out, or low on energy, this conversation offers clarity, reassurance, and guidance on next steps toward better health!</p>","author_name":"Dr. Michelle Plaster & Nurse Practitioner Amber Foster"}