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The menopausal transition can be extremely diffcult for women. In addition to unpleasant symptoms like hot flashes, decreased libido, mood swings, migraines, and depression, you might be gaining weight around your midsection without changing anything in your diet or exercise routine!!! Pivot registered dietitian and midlife specialist Carol Nocella joins me to explain why these changes occur and simple things to focus on to start feeling like yourself again.

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Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD

Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com

Co-Host: Carol Nocella, RD

Do you keep jumpig "on and off the wagon?" If yes, you're not alone. Being consistent can be really difficult. While having a growth mindset (Ep. 55) and a good relationship with food are key components long-term success, I share few additional tips that have helped my clients become more consistent, allowing them to finally achieve their health & fitness goals.

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Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD

Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com

As many of you know, many changes happen when you have a baby: your marriage, your schedule, your sleep, and oftentimes when and how you eat. A former client recently asked me "Dani, how did your diet and food prep change once you had a baby?" I wish I could say it's been consistent and perfect, but let's be honest, I'm human too! Tune in to find out what "adjustments" I've made to my nutrition during the newborn phase.

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Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD

Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com

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Welcome to Part 2, where Hannah and I review my HTMA (hair mineral testing) results! For part one (What is HTMA Testing), head to episode 53. This test is very unique in comparison to blood testing as we are looking inside the cells, and looking at 3 months of mineral status vs a moment in time. Tune in to find out how recent stressors and being postpartum (+ breasfeeding) have impacted my mineral status and what I'm going to do about it to optimize my health and feel my best in coming months!

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Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD

Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com

Guest:

When people think about improving their health or losing weight, two things typically come to mind: Nutrition and exercise. However, your mindset plays a much bigger role than you might think! Mindset expert and published researcher Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas discusses the importance of having a growth mindset in achieving our health-related goals. She also answers a burning question that you don’t want to miss: “Can you motivate your family members to adopt healthier habits?” Tune in to find out!

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Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD

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For many health-focused adults, summer can bring about additional challenges to staying on track, especially social eating and drinking. In this episode, Pivot dietitian coach Samanthan Ferguson and I discuss how you can still progress towards your health and fat loss goals while having a fun summer. Best part is, you don't have to give up your favorite foods or booze!

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Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD

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Are you struggling with chronic fatigue, burnout or weight loss resistance? Do you have low iron but supplements aren't helping? Or maybe you're an elite athlete wanting to take your performance to the next level? HTMA testing can help get to the root cause! In this episode, Pivot dietitian coach and functional nutrition practitioner Hannah Davis shares her HTMA knowledge and success stories!

In this episode:

Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD

Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com

Co-Host: Hannah Davis

Connect with Hannah: https://www.instagram.com/rooted.with.hannah/

There are HUNDREDS of protein bars on the market - how are you supposed to know which ones to buy? Don't worry friends, Pivot dietitian coach Sam Ferguson and I have some tips and recommendations for you as you navigate the overhwelming world of protein bars.

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Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD

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There are several overrated diet and health foods out there. These are foods that aren't as nutritious as you think and more often than not, they're not that tasty either. In this episode, Pivot dietitian coach Sam Ferguson and I discuss 6 of them, including some personal stories (we used to be obsessed we some of these!).

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Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD

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In recent weeks, a new Tik Tok trend called OATzempic started to blow up my social media feed. It seemed only appropriate to dig into this trend and to try it myself.

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Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD

Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com

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