30. The One Where Your Digestion is Making You Tired with Dominique Vanier

Is your digestion draining your energy? In this episode, Dr. Sarah is joined by gut health expert Dr. Dominique Vanier ND, to uncover how common digestive issues like IBS and bloating are secretly sabotaging your energy. They dive deep into the surprising gut-brain connection, the myths behind food sensitivities, and how to boost your energy by focusing on gut health—without restrictive diets or complicated changes.

Key takeaways: 

• What’s normal? We ask all the TMI questions you feel embarrassed to ask about your poop
• Why most gut issues start in the brain: And what kinds of management should be part of your gut health plan
• The lowdown on Food Sensitivities: Whether food sensitivity testing is helpful and how to figure out what you’re actually sensitive to
• The role of inflammation: And whether you need to limit or avoid certain foods to improve your gut health
• The importance of Food Timing and Fasting: How fasting affects gut health and whether eating after 7pm is really that bad for you

A mama and gut warrior, Dr. Dominique Vanier, ND, is a Naturopathic Doctor in Burlington, Ontario who helps patients overcome digestive issues, restore gut health, and find food freedom without fear or restriction.

Dr. Vanier ND graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto, where she obtained a four-year post-graduate Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.). She is in good standing with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario and a member of both the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors and Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, and has successfully passed both the Ontario pharmaceutical prescribing and intravenous (IV) therapy board-level exams.

Dr. Vanier ND has an Honours Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Environmental Chem) from Queen's University. She completed her chemistry thesis in 2009 on chemical hydrogen storage under the Canada Research Chair in Green Chemistry. Dr. Vanier ND also has a Master of Science from the University of Toronto. She has been a consultant for various organizations in the health industry, including A. Vogel/ Bioforce Canada and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), and formerly developed economic and environmental policy in her role as Senior Policy Advisor for the Ontario provincial government.  

Dr. Vanier ND has completed a two-year fellowship in gastrointestinal health with the Confident Clinician, and has spoken numerous times with the Confident Clinician including presenting to over 700 clinicians on gastroesophageal reflux disease and disorders of gut-brain interaction. Recently, she also served five years as the Vice-Chair of the OAND Board of Directors and brings a perspective and understanding of policy and government to naturopathic medicine in Ontario.

Learn more about Dr. Vanier at drvaniernd.com or follow her on Instagram.

Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur is a Naturopathic Doctor, mom, and fatigue fixer who’s on a mission to help women fix their fatigue and get the health care they deserve. You can find her talking about all things fatigue on Instagram and learn more about her services at drsarahv.ca.

The Fatigue Fixer is produced by Story Studio Network.