But first, Pivot.

Most people can lose weight — but 80–90% regain it within 1–5 years. Why? Because losing it and keeping it off are two completely different skill sets.

In this episode, Dani and Sam break down research from the National Weight Control Registry (10,000+ successful maintainers) and share the 7 key habits that separate regain from long-term success. From daily movement and consistent eating to strength training, sleep, and stress management—you’ll learn exactly what it takes to stay in the successful 10–20% who keep the weight off for good.

If you are struggling to lose weight and KEEP IT OFF, this is a must listen!

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

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Sometimes the truth stings… but it’s exactly what you need to hear to finally get results. In this episode, Sam and I are serving up some tough love on the most common excuses, unsustainable diets, and mindset traps holding you back — and sharing the realistic strategies that actually work. Nothing changes if nothing changes, and if you need help, we’re here with no judgments and a little tough love along the way.

In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story about helping my 62-year-old dad make changes after his recent labs showed an A1C of 6.4—officially in the prediabetic range.

After decades of walking 30,000 steps a day as a mailman, retirement has slowed him down a bit. And while he’s still active (hello, 18 holes of golf five days a week!), his diet needed a major upgrade. So we sat down and came up with 6 realistic, sustainable strategies to start lowering his blood sugar—no crash diets or gimmicks.

Whether you're helping a parent, partner, or just looking to improve your own numbers, this episode is packed with real-life, no-BS tips you can actually use:

This is just the beginning, and I’ll share updates as we go. Tune in for practical tips and real-world application!

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

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Thinking about coming off hormonal birth control? Or maybe you already have and you’re wondering why your energy, skin, or cycle feel a little off? In this episode, I’m joined by my colleague and fellow dietitian, Hannah, to break down 5 key areas to focus on when transitioning off birth control so you can feel your best and support your body through this big shift.

We’ll start by explaining how hormonal birth control works (and why the “period” you get on the pill isn’t actually a real period) and some common reasons women are prescribed it. Then we’ll dive into practical, doable steps to help your body rebalance naturally.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

We’ll also touch on realistic timelines for this transition, especially if you’re hoping to get pregnant in the next year, and why patience (and tracking your symptoms) is key.

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

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GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy can be game-changers for weight loss — but they’re not magic. In this episode, we break down 5 lifestyle changes that actually help you keep the weight off long term.

We cover:

If you’re on a GLP-1 or considering it, this is a must-listen!

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

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In this special episode celebrating Pivot’s 4th anniversary, we’re getting personal: our dietitian team is sharing the nutrition, fitness, and mindset advice we wish we had in our 20s! We cover period health, why you don’t have to fear carbs, learning to love (and respect) your body, the truth about “healthy” foods, and why real nourishment comes from consistency — not control. Whether you’re 20 or 50, these lessons apply to every chapter of your health journey.

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

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Feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to start? This episode is your roadmap.

We’re cutting through the noise and breaking down the real first steps to improving your health and sustainable fat loss—no crash diets, no extremes. You’ll learn how to build awareness around your habits, create simple balanced meals, move with purpose, and ditch the all-or-nothing mindset. This isn’t sexy, but it works. If you’re ready to start your health journey and finally feel in control, press play.

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

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

A few weeks ago, someone asked me: "Dani, what's the worst weight loss advice you've ever heard?". All I could think of was "this needs to be a podcast episode"...So here we are!

In this episode, we're diving into some not-so-great weight loss advice as well as top weight loss myths that we want to debunk! This one is a lot of fun and packed full of the random tips you see on social media or always thought were true. We also review some popular diets, sharing pros, cons and more!

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

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In this episode, we're diving into the sperm theory (aka the Shettles Method) — can timing sex really influence your baby's gender? I’m sharing our gender reveal, how my friend Bri survived keeping the secret for six whole days, and her hilarious reaction caught on audio. Plus, I explain how the sperm theory lined up with both of my pregnancies — no planning, just wild timing. This one’s a fun mix of "science", surprises, and real mom moments!

Here is another fun episode with Bri we recorded

Here is the episode with the fertility dietitian Ana

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

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

Guests: Bri O'Neil

In this episode, I'm joined by Molly King, one of our inspiring clients who shares her powerful postpartum journey from navigating the ups and downs of early motherhood to healing her relationship with food, embracing weight loss with compassion, and nourishing her baby through breastfeeding. We also discuss both of our current pregnanies and my upcoming gender reveal prediction!

We dive deep into:

This conversation is for every mama who’s ever felt stuck, confused, or disconnected from her body. It’s a reminder that your journey doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s — and that healing is absolutely possible with the right support.

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

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

Guests: Molly King, DPT, ATC